We then discussed healthy and unhealthy things for our blood such as eating foods rich in antioxidants and not smoking later in life. We then puts lungs into our body cutouts. Some children chose to put one healthy lung and one unhealthy to demonstrate what impact our life choices have on us. Some could not bear to place an unhealthy lung in their wonderful bodies so they chose to put two healthy ones in. :-)
A fun and educational website some of the students enjoyed yesterday was EDHEADS virtual brain surgery as we are learning so much about our brains. Warning! It is not for the squeamish. This site also has interesting games to teach us about weather as well as simple machines.
Students in room 10 continue to learn about social responsibility, self regulation and the practice of WE instead of ME. We looked at a website called CHILDHEALING.com and took a test collectively called child healing.com/checklists/selfishnesschecklist.php. It led to some great conversations about our impact on others. Some children wanted to take it independently so there is the address.
Mindful Moment:
C.A.L.M
Notice sensatins(or even emotions) right now in your Chest... your Arms...your Legs...your Mind...?