CharacterWorks Grade 3: Exploring the Five Pillars of Queen Anne Elementary with Aesop’s Fables
Fables I will be using for each pillar and the performance pieces that will be tied to that fable:
We are self-directed learners: The Ant and the Grasshopper-Tableaus
We encourage each other to think critically and learn more: The Crow and the Pitcher- Musical Theatre
We are concerned, confident and compassionate citizens of the world: The Lion and the Mouse- Musical Theatre
We learn everywhere, we learn together- Bundle of Sticks- Dramatic Play
We are creative: An original, class written fable- Original Dramatic Play
Parent Talks:
Here are the two dates proposed for parent talks to the 3rd grade parents. You are welcome to attend either or both. She is asking the parents to please take the survey as to which date works best ASAP:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3K8SBJZ
Dates: Wed. Nov. 20 from 7:30-9 pm Location TBD
Wed. Dec. 4 from 7:30-9 pm Location TBD
Parent Talk Topics:
I tried to come up with parent talk topics that also relate to the 5 pillars. Please poll the parents ASAP and let me know which two topics got the most most interest and I will go from there.
- "Motivation and your Children" (We are self-directed learners)
- "Encouraging your Child's Critical Thinking Skills at Home" (We encourage each other to think critically and learn more)
- "Empathy and your Growing Child" (We are concerned, confident and compassionate citizens of the world)
- "Successful Family Meetings" (We learn everywhere, we learn together)
- "Boredom-The Hidden Key to Encourage Creativity in our Kids" (We are creative)
Classroom Performance Dates:
Thurs. Dec 12- Ms. Klope's Class performs for families and celebrates 2:15-3:15
Fri. Dec 13- Mr. Liner's Class performs for families and celebrates 2:15-3:15