Oct 16 | LIFE Parent Newsletter

1. Morning Exploration (9:00 AM – 11:50 AM)

Students will explore five 30-minute fall-themed lessons led by our teachers.

2. Personalized Learning Choice Board (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Following lunch, students will dive into a personalized learning assignment! Working within Canvas, students will select an activity from our interactive Fall Choice Board to showcase their creativity and explore subjects that interest them.

3. Fall Showcase (2:00 PM)

To wrap up the day, students will return to Zoom at 2:00 PM to share their special creations with peers and teachers. During the showcase, students will talk about:

• What I Learned: Key concepts and skills discovered during the morning rotations.
• What I Created: Demonstrating and explaining their personalized Fall Choice Board project.
• How I Made It: Reflecting on their creative process, challenges, and successes.

To help students complete the Personalized Learning Choice Board activities, Learning Coaches can gather the following materials and items based on the selected activity:

Nature & Outdoor Craft Supplies

• Fall items from nature: Twigs, leaves, acorns, small stones, or pinecones (for Fall Music, Fall Nature Art, and Thankful Tree)

General Art & Craft Supplies

• Paper & Cardstock: Construction paper, plain drawing paper, or cardstock (for Pumpkin Challenge, Perfect Fall Day, Thankful Tree, and Create a Character)

• Coloring Tools: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paints

• Adhesives & Tools: Glue, glue sticks, tape, and safety scissors

• Recycled/Craft Materials: String, rubber bands, empty containers, or cardboard tubes (useful for building instruments for Fall Music)

Writing & Storytelling Supplies

• Pencils & Notebook Paper: For writing descriptions, outfits, plans, or stories (for Perfect Fall Day and Create a Character)

Household Items

• Snack Ingredients: Simple fall ingredients or household snack items (for Fall Recipe)

• Kitchen Tools: Basic, child-safe prep tools or writing utensils/paper to draft a recipe

• Household Objects: Everyday items around the home in fall colors—red, orange, yellow, brown, or green (for Fall I-Spy)

• Oct 21: Community Day
• Oct 30: Virtual Curriculum-Based Instruction
• Nov 9 & 10: Canvas Log In Days
• Nov 11: Enhanced Learning Day
• Nov 12: New Unit!
• Nov 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break

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