Exploring Attributes and Using Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking

Today we used the IPads to play an attribute game that challenge our critical and creative thinking.

Q is For Duck

Today Mrs. Law came to our class to do a creative lesson. She read the book "Q is for Duck" - an alphabet guessing game book.

What is a Scientist?

Today we extended our "what is a scientist" lesson with Mrs. Law. We looked at a leaf magnified under the smart camera. We also explored leaves with our five senses.

Our First Gifted Resource Lesson

On Friday, Mrs. Law our gifted resource teacher came to teach our first whole group gifted lesson. Her lesson was "What is a Scientist?" and she gave partners different tools to analyze and discuss what they could be used for. Mrs. Law will visit our class once a week to help us with critical thinking, creative thinking, and analytical reasoning.

Eye on the Alphabet Project

The optional "eye on the alphabet" project is due during the week of March 14th. All projects will be displayed in the hallway for everyone to view. Thanks!

Investigating and Exploring Shadows

Today we had a shadow lab with Mrs. Law and used a flashlight to investigate how shadows change depending on where the light comes from.

Video Chat "How Can I Get My Child Gifted Services?"

An Alphabet Photo Project

The eye on the alphabet kit is one of my favorite projects that I've seen for kindergarteners. This kit was created by Leslie Law, our gifted resource teacher. Last year the alphabet books that my students created at home with their parents were amazing and the kindergarteners shared their projects in the foyer for the whole school to enjoy. This project is optional, but it is a worthwhile activity to do with your kindergartener and makes a sentimental memento. If you are a parent of a JBD student, an order form is being sent home in your child's folder today. If you are one of my other website followers and are interested, please email me for more information or email Leslie Law at leslielaw@thelearninglens.com Don't forget to check out http://thelearninglens.com/ to see the creative examples of letters found in everday objects. If you are a JBD student and are unable to pay full price for a kit, please email me for alternative prices/options.

Below are some excellent books to read as your child is completing the project. Have fun!

Mrs. Law is Ready for Vacation

These past two weeks Mrs. Law has come and done a whole group gifted lesson on our five senses. She read the book Look Again and we also talked about different ways to observe things- eyes, magnifying glasses, and a microscope. We were able to use our smartboard to view a leaf magnified by a microscope. We also used "The Wheel of Scientifist Investigation and Reasoning" to discuss different experiment ideas, new ideas for research and other ideas to stretch our minds and thinking.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

On Thursday, Mrs. Law read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the class and we brainstormed different things that someone could eat and what they would turn into.  Later we watched the story Gregory the Terrible Eater and Little Pea.  Both books tell funny stories about odd things to eat.  Today in the computer lab we created a sequence project that showed off our creative thinking by imagining someone eating a variety of things and what they could turn into.  Below are some examples of what we did in computer lab.

Curious about Gifted Lessons?

Our gifted resource teacher, Mrs. Law, has a portfolio of verbal and written responses to challenging questions and assignments.  Please visit her blog with video footage of children in action.

deyesparklers2.blogspot.com
username: deygifted@gmail.com
password:  seagulls

Shape Fun

Today Mrs. Law read "Wing on a Flea" by Ed Emberly and then we used our creativity to make pictures with a shape.  Check out our voicethread below:

Guess Who?

Today during our whole group gifted lesson, we played a game with Mrs. Law on finding a person based on clues.   She gave clues to the physical attributes of a person and students had to eliminate who it could not be.  This activity encourages students to use inductive reasoning, problem solve, observe simliarities, organize information, and catergorize according to attributes.  One way you can help your child develop these skills is by playing the game "Guess Who" a game that my son loves.  Two weeks ago, I found the "Guess Who: Star Wars" (so exciting) for my son at Marshalls for ten dollars.  Practicing these concepts is a great way to help your child think out of the box and also have a lot of fun.

Playing "Nim" with Mrs. Law

Today we learned to play the game "Nim" with a partner during our whole group gifted lesson.  We also practiced different strategies and creative ways to play tic-tac-toe.  Thanks Mrs. Law for a great lesson!

We Love Mrs. Law's Lessons!

Thank you Mrs. Law for some great whole group gifted lessons on creative thinking and spatial reasoning. The kiddos loved both lessons.