Last week we wrapped up our Unit of Inquiry on imagination. The students have grown so much in the past weeks and their imaginations have flourished. This growth is evident in their oral and written stories. They are able to think on their feet much more quickly and seem to do so more readily without instruction. The students loved our imagination unit and of course we will continue to use our imaginations throughout the year.
We completed our unit with two more guest speakers. Ms. Sabahat Jahan came in and encouraged us to imagine ordinary objects coming to life. Ms. Jahan is a published author and she shared her experience of having to use her imagination when coming up with story ideas. Mr. Gareth Jacobson also came to our classroom and shared his musical talent. We learned how he uses his imagination when creating music. The students loved his guitar playing, evident by their bouncing bodies and tapping feet.
Students learned another form of expression through puppet shows. They loved making their own puppets and performing for their teammates. We discussed the importance of altering our voices so they matched our characters, and Dongmin even created some great puppets at home to bring in and share!
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