Schwegler families engaged in eight mindset challenges held in the library during February parent-teacher conferences. The challenges were: Computer Coding, Breakfast Scramble, Cup Stacking, Plate Balance, Cup Hands, Yank It, Cotton Ball Run, and Build It. A total of 186 people participated during the two day event. Individuals with a GROWTH mindset believe:
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Library lessons in the month of February have focused on Habits of Mind and Growth Mindsets. Individuals who exhibit a Growth Mindset are ready to learn and try new things. Complementing a Growth Mindset are 16 Habits of Mind. Habits of Mind are behaviors and attitudes identified in individuals demonstrating a Growth Mindset. Students have been introduced to six of the habits. Following instruction, students have completed individual and team challenges where they have applied the Habits of Mind to their work.
When students finish checking out books, they have been engaging in a variety of activities including providing feedback on hearts, completing a challenge, or creating an origami bookmark.
Computer coding was a popular library activity during December and January. Lessons were a combination of "unplugged" (no technology) and "plugged" (devices required). All students were engaged with block coding while completing modules within Code.org (A computer programming introduction requiring students to move blocks on the computer screen to build programs. Each block represents a line of actual text-based computer code). Teaching programming skills help students develop their algorithmic thinking and problem solving skills.
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Meet Mrs. BaxterThis is my first year working in the Schwegler library. I seek to instill a love of reading and learning that endures. Archives
May 2017
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