First of all, I choose all of my themes based on a few things:
1. Student Interests
2. The Standards
3. The World Around Us
Young learners are naturally inquisitive. They LOVE to learn and to understand WHY. For these reasons, I teach using themes.
To put it simply I do this to build ENGAGEMENT!
Another reason WHY I teach with themes is because it builds excitement across the subject areas. When I theme teach, I integrate my theme across ALL areas of my classroom. I tie the theme to reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art and MORE. I use my theme to help my students meet the standards they need to reach in a FUN, hands-on way.
I hope you will see your child excited to come to school, motivated to learn about our new theme, and proud of their work! I am always shocked to see how students just become excited to talk and write about what they learn.
If you (or anyone you know) have any connections to our themes, please let me know! I would love to have you as a guest or help you with an idea you may have to share with our class!
