When I come into your child's classroom, I want learning to be as seamless as possible. Instead of working on isolated lessons, I try to design lessons that support the work they are learning in class.

If your child is working on multiplication in math, we will work on multiplication but perhaps with hands-on equations and building understanding in algebra or a task using multiplication through problem-based learning to design a garden. The work we will do in math this year will focus on building understanding through depth and complexity, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

In Literacy, learning is connected to multiple content areas and class learning through developing concepts and generalizations. For example, we may use the concept of Systems and generalizations about Systems to connect and deepen learning about ancient civilizations, systems in math, and systems in science. Generalizations developed may include "Systems can be productive or dysfunctional", "Systems are interdependent" and "Over time, human systems adapt, change in priority, or are replaced." Throughout the year studies and book clubs may include concepts such as Change, Perspective, Risk, or Exploration.