Celebrations
11/3/2017
What makes PNA different from other schools? We celebrate creativity, not just for students, but also for teachers. Teachers are granted creative autonomy in the classroom where activities and lessons are tailored to the students. For example, in third grade, students were able to celebrate a book in an unconventional way. Here's the story: The class has come to the end of their first reading unit as well as the final chapter of Stone Fox, the unit's companion book. It is about a 10-year old boy in the early 1900s who took care of his grandfather and the farm. When he discovered that his grandfather owes $500 in taxes, which would result in losing their farm, he joined a sled dog race. He used his college money to enter the race and worked hard with his dog, Searchlight, to win the race. The ending of the book is emotional and since the class has collectively experienced the story together, they were able to share their memories of the story. But to make this unit and book memorable. after reading the last chapter, the class got a surprise field trip! That same day, they were brought to the Learning Farm to see sled dogs and had a real authentic experience of how it is to be in a sled or to pull an actual sled. For additional fun and excitement, they got to feed some goats! This trip would have not been possible if PNA uses scripted instruction. Don't you think that this celebration enables students to deeply and truly remember Stone Fox for the rest of their life?
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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