In my small group sessions, one of our most common topics of conversation is friendship: how to be a good friend, what to look for in a friend, etc. Recently, we created Word Clouds using Wordle and we’d love for you to view our hard work. Click on the link and enjoy! Friendsip Wordles ~Ms. [Read More →]
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MCAS Musings
April 5, 2012 — jlmoreauHere is a repost from last year with some timely MCAS tips: And so yet another season of MCAS testing is upon us, bringing with it new pencils, brisk morning walks, special snacks, and a fair amount of anxiety. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), measures the students’ achievement in relation to specific standards [Read More →]
Resolving to Stick to It
January 3, 2012 — jlmoreauA new year, a new you. How often have we heard that expression, and jumped on the wave of making resolutions, only to have our enthusiasm flatten out over time? We often associate the new year with an opportunity for bettering ourselves. Perhaps making a commitment to change might be easier to keep if it’s done [Read More →]
Role Model for Time Management? Umm, Not So Much.
December 16, 2011 — jlmoreauToday’s date: 12/16/11. Date of last blog post: 06/06/11. Yes, you read that correctly. That means it has been six months (and ten days) since I last gave you insightful, witty, and extremely invaluable information for your adventures in parenting. Goodness! How did you manage to survive? (Note to self: find the time to update [Read More →]
Fun and Fact-Filled Field Trips
June 6, 2011 — jlmoreauWhen I was a kid, field trips happened once a year, usually in June, mostly as a “reward” for finishing the academic year. The small school I went to in New Jersey alternated between two destinations each year: The Philadelphia Zoo and The Franklin Institute. And although I enjoyed these trips each time, I have [Read More →]
Problem Solving for the Planet
May 17, 2011 — jlmoreauFourth grade students have been honing their problem-solving skills by applying through a variety of activities. Role plays, logic problems, crossword puzzles, analyzing stories, and working cooperatively on guidance projects are some of the ways they practiced the skills of naming the problem, brainstorming solutions, evaluating solutions, and choosing a solution to use. Our latest [Read More →]
Planning for Summer Camp
May 16, 2011 — jlmoreauAsk any student here in Westford, and they’ll tell you the countdown has begun: there are (including today) 27 days left in the school year. Along with the school days dwindling, so is the time to decide on summer plans. If you are thinking about having your child attend summer camp, here are some ideas [Read More →]
Saying “No” in a Respectful, Yet Assertive, Manner
May 16, 2011 — jlmoreauThird graders are continuing their work with learning how to be assertive with others. Recently, they read a short story called “The Accident”. The two main characters, Linda and Cynthia, both had difficulty saying, “No,” to others. Linda had a habit of shouting, ”NO!”, and hurting other people’s feelings. Cynthia, on the other hand, always [Read More →]
Upcoming Earth Events
April 11, 2011 — jlmoreauHere is some information about the Westford Litter League Green Team clean-up event on April 30th and the Chelmsford Earth Fair on May 14th. Bring the whole family! Earth Fair and Clean-Up ~Ms. Moreau
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