Signal Hill Circular - November 10th, 2022

Spooky Ghost Sunflower Art from Ms. Hahn and Ms. Weaver's class:

 

"Shrunken Apple Head" carvings by Ms. McArthur's class:

 

 

 

Concept-based, Competency-driven Curriculum
B.C.'s curriculum brings together two features that most educators agree are essential for 21st-century learning: a concept-based approach to learning, and a focus on the development of competencies, to foster deeper, more transferable learning. Among many things, this means that we focus on the Big Ideas, rather than a list of content. Better to go deeper and keep kids engaged, than “cover” the curriculum without fostering depth, understanding, and enjoyment in learning.
These approaches complement each other because of their common focus on active engagement of students. Deeper learning is better achieved through “doing” than through passive listening or reading. Similarly, both concept-based learning and the development of competencies engage students in authentic tasks that connect learning to the real world. SD 48 (Sea to Sky) competencies are
          Collaborate
          Think Critically
          Contribute
          Create and Innovate
          Learn
These core competencies will give our students the learning tools they’ll need as they face a future for which we can’t guess what content kids should learn. We can give them skills they can apply wherever they go, to do whatever they’ll do.

 

 

It can be hard for adults to know what to say or do to ease a child’s worries, especially during times of change and uncertainty. As the most important big people in their world, parents and caregivers can help children feel safer and soften the sharp edges of whatever is making their worries grow.

To help support learning across environments, EASE K–7 lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and everyday anxiety at home.

Please have a look at this website and see some of the resources available: https://healthymindsbc.gov.bc.ca/ease-at-home/

 

 

 

FamilySmart Monthly Events: Every month, FamilySmart hosts online events for parents & caregivers who are parenting a child or youth with mental health and/or substance use challenge called “in the know.” We watch a video and share experiences and strategies that help in the hard moments and focus on strengthening our understanding and connection with our kids. For more information on this helpful resource, please click here.