by og | Jan 26, 2015 | Teacher Talk
Mrs. Lyman and I worked collaboratively with my 3rd grade class to make an Ice Inquiry Experiment come to life. In class, students worked with partners and explored the properties of ice- observing the results when different materials, such as oil, sugar, salt, flour,...
by og | Jan 22, 2015 | Teacher Talk
Over the last few weeks, Mater Christi School fourth graders have been developing a deeper understanding of author’s craft and purpose. Students have been immersed in the works of Kate DiCamillo, a popular author of both the realistic fiction and fantasy genres. They...
by og | Jan 14, 2015 | Teacher Talk
Each year, the 7th grade students look forward to the 7th Grade Literature Drama Performance. The classroom is transformed into a Broadway stage complete with lights, curtain, music and fantastic performances. Over the years, students have performed Macbeth, 1930’s...
by og | Dec 15, 2014 | Teacher Talk
At some point during the first trimester, one of my 8th grade classes and I were having a discussion about chemical reactions and we veered in the direction of fuels, such as gasoline. We talked about the reaction between gasoline and oxygen in engines, but it quickly...
by og | Dec 8, 2014 | Teacher Talk
Waiting for Christmas is hard, especially if you are four or five years old! Our Pre-Kindergarten children at Mater Christi are waiting in style. We have many items in our classroom that remind us that Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ birth. Each child helps get...
by og | Nov 25, 2014 | Teacher Talk
During the month of November, the Mater Christi School pre-school students were immersed in the concept of friendship, family and community. We used the old folk story, Stone Soup, to illustrate the intangible meaning behind this topic. After reading three different...
