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How We ExpressOurselves

June 2010

Central Idea: Music, words, movement and colorscan be used to express emotions anduniqueness.

Inquiry Into:*The diverse ways in which artists expressthemselves

*How artists develop their talents*How we can express our uniqueness

through literature, visualArts, music, drama, and dance

Dear Parents,

We are really excited to launch our new unit of inquiry as it leads us all on a journey to self-

discovery. In this unit, we will be aiming to unfold how we are all unique and special as human

beings. We hope that you all join us on this journey and we encourage you to get involved in usingdifferent methods of self-expression.

Language Arts

We will continue to develop skills in

analyzing and mapping stories. Children

now will apply the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing

(ideas, organization, voice, word choice,

conventions and presentations). The

Math

The children will continue to explore

addition and subtraction of three digit

numbers through manipulatives, story

problems, etc

Children will be exposed to the concept

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children will use writing as one of the

ways to express themselves in relation

to the unit of inquiry. In spelling, we will

continue to work on the spelling of high-

frequency and familiar words.

of multiplication as groups and elements,

repeated addition, illustrations.

Music

This unit of inquiry is an exciting time in

music as the children will be

experimenting with singing, dancing, and

miming. They will also practice using

various musical instruments such as the

xylophone. In addition, they will explore

the different musical concepts.

PE

Children will learn to move their bodies

in a variety of ways in response to

different tasks and stimuli. They will

response to music, sounds, or situations.

They will also be aware of the position

of the body in relation to oneself and to

another.

IT

In IT, children will be using programs

such as Inspiration and Print Artist.

They will be encouraged to use the

internet to research about different

Lebanese artists, poets, and musicians.

Art

In Art, children will be learning about

art elements and how they are used

creatively to express ideas and feelings

by using techniques or recycling

materials. They will be exposed to

different artists and a glimpse at art

history throughout certain periods.Arabic

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ChildrenYou may give them your love but not your thoughts,

For they have their own thoughts.

Gibran Khalil Gibran