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In conclusion, this theme serves as a jump start to learn about: Animals, habitats,
cultures, countries, communication, values, cycles and patterns, explore nature, connect with
nature, become sensitive to others, and much more.
Communication
Letter for Educators
Dear Educators:
As presented in Modules 3 & 4, this month we will be working on the theme Animal
Kingdom. In these Modules you will find different ideas and specific projects you could use in
your classroom to introduce the theme. Make sure you plan ahead so you have in hand the
materials and resources you will need for each activity. Always remember that the focus is not
in the content; on the contrary, you should focus on developing the different habits of mind.
As a suggestion, every time you set up a documentation invite the parents in and share
with them their child´s accomplishments. Many times parents tend to take for granted their
child´s work. They see a documentation about an artist and mistakenly thinks “Great, my
boy/girl painted!” As teachers we all know that is not absolutely true. Far more than just
painting, our students developed skills such as connecting, wondering, considering perspectives,
expressing, synthesizing, and much more. Even though, it may take an extra ten minutes, try to
make a note next to the documentation you set up, and share with the parents the different
objectives you accomplished and the habits of mind the children are developing through those
projects.
As always, remember these modules are just a jump start to create more meaningful
activities. Just as your students, take a risk and have fun!
Good luck!