The Students are Noticing!

My students are already noticing changes in the classroom this year. We spent more time discussing expectations, playing getting acquainted activities and catching up than last year. It feels like a calmer start to the school year. I can tell that students are taking more ownership of the rules and expectations and from that comes more hands-on learning. There have also been changes in our science curriculum this year. We purchased a science curriculum titled "Interactive Science" where instead of textbooks the students have workbooks. They can write, highlight and take notes right in their book. They are also enjoying the variety of mini-labs and activities that have are connected to this curriculum. I can see and feel their enthusiasm for science and I am hopeful this will continue for the year!