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Category Archives: guest speakers
France
We studied France in the Primary classroom for the past two weeks and ended this unit with an Art History lesson about ballet. We discussed how ballet was brought to France from Italy, where it developed into the performance art … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, guest speakers, language arts, McGuffey, pre-primary, preschool, Primary, primary unit, sensorial, social studies, Uncategorized, upper unit
Mexico
This week we began discussing Mexico. As our closest neighbor to the south, we see many Mexican influences in the United States, including language, food, and music. We talked about modern Mexico, where there are vibrant cities, busses, and cars. … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Primary, social studies
Taking care of our teeth
Primary continues to study the human body this week. This morning, Primary students were treated to a visit by McGuffey mom, Jaimie Ross. Jaimie is a hygienist and told us she cleans and takes x-rays of other people’s teeth. She … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, primary unit, science
Learning About the Myaamia Language
Jarrid Baldwin, son of Darryl Baldwin, Director of the Myaamia Center at Miami University, stopped by our classroom today to speak to the students about the Myaamia language and the role oral tradition played in their culture. We will be discussing … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, language arts, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary, upper unit
A Visit From Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz, children’s book author, visited McGuffey’s Upper Unit last week. Gidwitz’s book, The Inquisitor’s Tale, is one of three Newbery Honor Books for 2017. McGuffey Middle School students read and studied the book with Quentin ahead of Gidwitz’s visit and prepared … Continue reading
Posted in community, guest speakers, language arts, McGuffey, upper unit
The Read-a-Thon Rolls On!
The Read-a-Thon enters its second week today! Our students have been focusing on reading at school and home. Several of our students are challenging themselves to read 24 hours on their own! This is our academic fundraiser so we’d like … Continue reading
Primary studies South Africa
In Primary, we began our exploration of Africa, with our first country being South Africa. We discussed environment, climate, wildlife, music, art, currency, and traditions. We don’t delve into issues of apartheid at this age, but we do say that … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, Primary, social studies
Spiders, crustaceans, worms, and more!
In Primary, we have been exploring animals that don’t have backbones, but aren’t insects. Animals as diverse as jellyfish, coral, sponges, horseshoe crabs, lobsters, mites, ticks, spiders, starfish, worms, centipedes, snails, slugs and millipedes are also invertebrates. They’re having fun … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, Primary, science
Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Last week, students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 had an opportunity to sing with a conductor from The Cincinnati Children’s Choir. Debra Shawver came and talked about the choir and gave the kids a taste of singing with this group … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, music
Lower Elementary Learns About Hanukkah
Before leaving for winter break last month, students in Lower Elementary were given a presentation about Hanukkah from Ayelet Yariv, a frequent substitute teacher in our classrooms and an Extended Day staff member here at McGuffey. Ayelet, who is from … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Lower Elementary, social studies