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The Power of Question

Effective question is the fundamental in engaging and transforming learning experiences. Through the art of effective questioning we encourage students to explore, analyze and create knowledge, love for learning, and develop the skills to be lifelong learners. 


The students worked with a partner and list down questions to ask their parents about their childhood. They came up with different questions that they would like to know about themselves. 


From the questions they listed down, we narrowed it down to two types of questions: 'thin' and 'thick' questions. 

A 'THIN' question, is a question that can be answered by a yes or no. It can also be a question that has simple and specific answers. While a 'THICK' question can lead to a much deeper conversation and explanation. 


As good researcher, they should ask questions that will help them gain a deeper understanding of an idea through thoughtful answers and explanations.


This week, we also looked at mapping activities. We located the countries where they were from and marked it on the map. 

They noticed on the map that there are many division of lands of different sizes - or the 7 CONTINENTS. 

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.


As part of our unit on Personal Histories,  the preschoolers are looking at the concept of personal growth and change. They would like to see how much they have physically changed over the years!


They asked the school community to join the "Guess the Baby" challenge. They will compare the baby picture to the present one and guess who the baby is.

 Name  will be written on the paper and will be inserted inside the pocket. 



We are excited to find out who among the students have changed a lot - or little to no change at all!






We ended the week with th St. Martin celebration! 

 

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