Posted: April 15, 2020
Mrs. Murphy
Notes for 6W, 7H, 8M, 8MFI & 8P
Posted: April 15, 2020
This is an inspirational movie that demonstrates the power of the human spirit, hard work and determination.
Movie - Soul Surfer(2011) - Netflix - subtitles and language can be changed to French for those in FI. This is a great strategie for everyone. I suggest if you're not in FI to watch it twice first in English then in French.
Documentary - Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2019)
My favorite quote from the movie : 46:51 - "It takes a lot of determination, strength and willpower to let go and be patient with yourself"
I'd love to see pics of you watching the movie and/or hear what your favorite quotes or parts were.
The movie is based on a book by the same name published in 2004. Bethany has since written several other books including a picture book called "Unstoppable Me".
Posted: April 15, 2020
Posted: April 14, 2020
Take some time to browse the WE FaceBook page. This is a perfect way to get your daily reading in.
The above link can be found on a post on that page from Friday April 10th. From this link you can down load a free book called "Well-Being Play Book" This book is filled with ideas and concepts we have been working with all year and have heard before, it will not only provide review but reinforce what we have been learning.
Take time to read the book and complete the activities. This can be daily reading which you could do writing responses for. You could also do persuasive writing pieces on the importance of the ideas and concepts in the book like the importance of develop routine in our life, Why we should turn off our cell phones at night, the importance of sleep, why a proper diet is important, the value of helping others, there are certainly lots of persuasive writing ideas in the book!
You could also use the readings in the book as pieces to prove credibility using your checklist from Mr. Bosma’s page and send your proof to him. Don’t forget to back up what you are saying if you choose to do this.
Challenge
Create a persuasive video to help others based on the concepts in the book. To do this you will need to read and do a little research on the topic, write a script and then do a video trying to persuade others to incorporate the healthy practice you have chosen into their lives.
Remember you are the best people to encourage healthy habits in our younger students ~they look up to you and what you say holds value to them.
Send me your videos and I will post them on our school web site.
Quarantine is providing us with the perfect opportunity to do for others. This is a time to be creative and to use social media to connect. I look forward to watching your videos. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me or send your drafts (written or video) if you want my input.
After watching my video someone may want to do a persuasive video on not touching our faces.
Possible topics from the book;
Get enough sleep / Creating routine in our sleep patterns
Get enough water
Eat well
Exercise
Connect to others
Unplug
Get outside
Possible Covid Good Practices to use as topics;
Wash your hands
Stay more than 2 m from others
Cough, sneeze into your elbow
Don’t touch your face
Stay home and practice social distancing
I know this isn’t everyone’s area of Mutiple Intelligence but it is an opportunity for everyone to grow and develop skills. If you choose to do a video and don’t want to share it that is ok too. I will only share videos with permission.
I wasn't able to get my video up here but it is on FB on the parent information page.
Posted: April 9, 2020
Posted: April 9, 2020
Posted: April 9, 2020
Take time to think about the essential workers in your life.
1. Make a list of as many people your know that are essential workers and what they do.
2. Pick a few to say thank-you to. You could
- make a card
- write a letter
- draw some pictures
- send a text
- send an e-mail
- shout out on FB
- use your imagination
Remember to be clear in your message about why you are grateful, what it is they do and how they make your life better.
I added a picture of cards I did with my 2 and 4 year old grandchildren for their father who is a health care worker. My card has a longer thank you note.
Feel free to email me pictures of your creations.
Posted: April 8, 2020
Star Girl
This movie is based on the book by the same name by Jerry Spinelli.
Activities
Pay attention to Leo and Star Girls conversation in the dessert about "doing nothing". Give the pink eraser meditation tecqnique a try.
Try your hand at painting some rocks.
Go to your Teams page and discuss the movie. I will post a conversation starter.
Enjoy!
Posted: April 7, 2020
Don't forget when going on to Teams you need to use Username@nbss.nbed.nb.ca
Hope all is going well and that everyone is staying home and staying safe.
If you have an essential worker in your house be sure to thank them for what they do, if not call someone you may know to say thank-you. Don't forget that their is great healing power in gratitude.
Due Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Posted: April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020
Note to Parents
The important thing about the suggestions on this page is that they get your child thinking and talking.
The “Greater Good Magazine” site has a lot of great information and the body scan meditation is very relaxing you may want to check them out as well.
This is a stressful time for parents as well and we as teachers understand that and do not want to be adding to your plate. It is my hope that your child will be able to do the activities I suggest without your assistance but having said that they are wellness oriented and you may benefit from them as well, I know I am.
Day 1
We have talked about the benefits of journaling in class and I would like you to start a Covid-19 journal. This can take on many forms book, video, photo etc. or a combination of them all. Journaling is healing and mental health will be the focus of all the activities on my page. For today I would like you to read the article and answer the questions. Read the questions first so you can be thinking about them as you read. I realize that this activity is like Mr. Bosma’s so I by no means expect you to do 2 journal entries, just incorporate this in the journal entry you do for him. Mr. Bosma has set up a Teams page and you can discuss the questions on there as well.
Article “ How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During the Coronavirus Outbreak” Greater Good Magazine https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_keep_the_greater_good_in_mind_during_the_coronavirus_outbreak?utm_campaign=COVID19&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=85721610&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--cKCelSe0qSbfEJsyp4O1mPPtoPWeWMBOUYWOksV4JK6-rVsYnW1vyVqFhTg9TQl8pyDhwDwvxSisUECJq9Ih0g1Qnqw&_hsmi=85721611
Questions to think about as you read and to respond to in your journal.
How can we help each other during this crisis? What have you been doing to help? What have you been reading about others doing?
What does it mean to stay away from each other physically but still work together? How are we doing this?
There is a good 2 ½ minute video on the right-hand sidebar called “How to Clear Your Head” that you may want to watch.
The Body Scan Meditation is a great way to work on your focus practice.
The Greater Good Magazine is filled with information, you may want to take some time to browse through it.
Enjoy your day, the sun is shining and it is beautiful outside!
Due Date:
Monday, April 6, 2020
