Hello and welcome back to the Weekly Ranum!
Mentoring Monday was a little slow this week because of the snow storm and the delay. We didn't have too many students show up so we basically just talked about what it means to be a leader at Ranum and in day to day life.
Tutoring Tuesday was a combination of catch up from the previous weeks projects and catch up in other classes.
On Wednesday and Thursday we focused on Emotions. More specifically, we learned about Emo Trolls.
Emo Trolls are the result of emotions we do not handle in a healthy way. When someone or something wrongs us, we may tend to gossip, seek revenge, explode with anger, or any of the other negative choices we have at our disposal.
Our collective hope is to not rely on these unhealthy, negative trolls when dealing with our emotions.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, January 29, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #18
Hello all!
Last week was a shorter one with the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday on Monday. Tutoring Tuesday opened the week with students finishing their projects on miscommunication and also continuing to catch up on classes they may be behind in.
On Wednesday and Thursday we talked about belief systems and how so many factors go into what you think or believe about someone or something. Student's learned that their families have a huge impact on how they see the world. Ranging from how you believe kids should be raised to how you should behave and interact with people in pubic and social settings. Groups were assigned an article about how beliefs are formed, how they can be changed, or even how they can be managed. It was then their job to create a poster to teach the class about their specific article.
On No Fun Friday we played a game that had students in groups of four and each student had a couple cards in front of them that would say, the best... or the highest...or the fastest...or the longest...etc. I would call out that beginning word, they would stand, and then I would give the challenge. For example, I could say, "the quickest" and the person from each team with that card would stand up and I could then say, "to recite the ABC's". I would time them and the fastest person would get a point for their team. This would keep going with all those different opening prompts.
The kids loved it and it was another great week here at Ranum!
Thanks for reading!
Last week was a shorter one with the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday on Monday. Tutoring Tuesday opened the week with students finishing their projects on miscommunication and also continuing to catch up on classes they may be behind in.
On Wednesday and Thursday we talked about belief systems and how so many factors go into what you think or believe about someone or something. Student's learned that their families have a huge impact on how they see the world. Ranging from how you believe kids should be raised to how you should behave and interact with people in pubic and social settings. Groups were assigned an article about how beliefs are formed, how they can be changed, or even how they can be managed. It was then their job to create a poster to teach the class about their specific article.
On No Fun Friday we played a game that had students in groups of four and each student had a couple cards in front of them that would say, the best... or the highest...or the fastest...or the longest...etc. I would call out that beginning word, they would stand, and then I would give the challenge. For example, I could say, "the quickest" and the person from each team with that card would stand up and I could then say, "to recite the ABC's". I would time them and the fastest person would get a point for their team. This would keep going with all those different opening prompts.
The kids loved it and it was another great week here at Ranum!
Thanks for reading!
Monday, December 18, 2017
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #17
Hello!
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went well. Great conversations were had with my mentors about winter break coming up and successes/challenges they are having with their mentees. Tutoring Tuesday competition is still rolling and students are trying to complete as many worksheets as possible!
On Wednesday and Thursday I had mentor/mentee pairs research different stages of the brain, along with the history of the brain and how it's been studied over the years. There were guided topics for them to search, but they had to do a lot of the heavy lifting. It's always great seeing them work together to complete these tasks and what roles they take on.
No Fun Friday was just a couple team building games to keep their energy high and to stay on track for finishing the semester on a good note.
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went well. Great conversations were had with my mentors about winter break coming up and successes/challenges they are having with their mentees. Tutoring Tuesday competition is still rolling and students are trying to complete as many worksheets as possible!
On Wednesday and Thursday I had mentor/mentee pairs research different stages of the brain, along with the history of the brain and how it's been studied over the years. There were guided topics for them to search, but they had to do a lot of the heavy lifting. It's always great seeing them work together to complete these tasks and what roles they take on.
No Fun Friday was just a couple team building games to keep their energy high and to stay on track for finishing the semester on a good note.
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
Monday, December 11, 2017
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #16
Hello!
Last week flew by with students learning more information on the brain.
On Mentor Monday I have the mentors doing a quick research project on any hobby or interest that they have. They will use this research to teach the class more about their self interests.
Tutoring Tuesday is still paired up competition. Mentors and Mentees are working together to complete as much homework and worksheets as possible to earn as many points as possible before Winter Break. Winning pair will get a wicked awesome high five from me, or candy.
On Wednesday and Thursday we watched a PBS documentary that talked about the teenage brain. We had great conversations and students in most classes could relate to how the teens were acting in the film.
We closed out the week by watching Brain Games. That was definitely a more fun way for students to learn why our brains act certain ways at different times.
Thanks for reading!
Last week flew by with students learning more information on the brain.
On Mentor Monday I have the mentors doing a quick research project on any hobby or interest that they have. They will use this research to teach the class more about their self interests.
Tutoring Tuesday is still paired up competition. Mentors and Mentees are working together to complete as much homework and worksheets as possible to earn as many points as possible before Winter Break. Winning pair will get a wicked awesome high five from me, or candy.
On Wednesday and Thursday we watched a PBS documentary that talked about the teenage brain. We had great conversations and students in most classes could relate to how the teens were acting in the film.
We closed out the week by watching Brain Games. That was definitely a more fun way for students to learn why our brains act certain ways at different times.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, December 4, 2017
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #15
Hello and welcome back to the Weekly Ranum!
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went great last week. Students came back from Thanksgiving break excited and with a little extra energy.
On Wednesday we learned more about the brain, we went over a lot of definitions and the students did a wonderful job of asking questions and trying to understand what each part of the brain actually does.
On Thursday and Friday students worked on their brain projects. Each mentor and mentee pair was assigned a different vocab word and they had to create a super hero based off of it. Their super heroes super powers were based off of what that function of the brain excelled at. For example, the hippocampus' main function is memory so a super power could be the ability to remember everything that's ever happened. Here's a couple student examples:
It was a great week learning about the brain. Tune in next week! Thanks!
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went great last week. Students came back from Thanksgiving break excited and with a little extra energy.
On Wednesday we learned more about the brain, we went over a lot of definitions and the students did a wonderful job of asking questions and trying to understand what each part of the brain actually does.
On Thursday and Friday students worked on their brain projects. Each mentor and mentee pair was assigned a different vocab word and they had to create a super hero based off of it. Their super heroes super powers were based off of what that function of the brain excelled at. For example, the hippocampus' main function is memory so a super power could be the ability to remember everything that's ever happened. Here's a couple student examples:
It was a great week learning about the brain. Tune in next week! Thanks!
Monday, November 20, 2017
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #14
Hello!
Our motto this past week was Attitude of Gratitude. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I knew giving thanks and being grateful was much needed and an excellent addition to the YESS curriculum.
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went well. We're still talking about leaders on Monday and students were focused on catching up on missing work on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we created huge lists of everything that we are thankful for. Ranging from friends and family, all the way to the roof over our heads and being able to have possessions. On Thursday we used this list to create giant THANKSgiving Turkey's. Students picked the top 3 things they were most thankful for and those were the feathers. Inside the turkey, students explained WHY they were thankful for these things in their lives. These students did an excellent job of self-reflection and being grateful for the things they have.
On Friday we finished up the Turkey's and watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to cap off a great week of Attitude of Gratitude!
Have a great Thanksgiving break and enjoy this time with family and friends!
Our motto this past week was Attitude of Gratitude. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I knew giving thanks and being grateful was much needed and an excellent addition to the YESS curriculum.
Mentoring Monday and Tutoring Tuesday went well. We're still talking about leaders on Monday and students were focused on catching up on missing work on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we created huge lists of everything that we are thankful for. Ranging from friends and family, all the way to the roof over our heads and being able to have possessions. On Thursday we used this list to create giant THANKSgiving Turkey's. Students picked the top 3 things they were most thankful for and those were the feathers. Inside the turkey, students explained WHY they were thankful for these things in their lives. These students did an excellent job of self-reflection and being grateful for the things they have.
On Friday we finished up the Turkey's and watched Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to cap off a great week of Attitude of Gratitude!
Have a great Thanksgiving break and enjoy this time with family and friends!
Monday, November 13, 2017
The Weekly Ranum: Edition #13
Hello!
I first want to thank all of the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our rights and freedoms. Thank you Veteran's and current military personnel!
On Mentor Monday we started researching potential leaders in history that you don't really hear too much about. Mentors are gathering information on these leaders and we're going to dive in and see the impact these people had on history.
Tutoring Tuesday went well. The mentees and mentors did an excellent job of staying on task and catching up in other classes.
On Wednesday the 8th grade mentors took their PSAT's at Westminster High School. It was a long exam but I heard awesome reports about Ranum students especially. I let the 6th graders and 7th grade mentors get a head start on t-shirt designs. They were super excited and came up with some great designs.
On Thursday we had everyone working on t-shirt designs. This may be the most creative year yet!
On Friday I had all students work on Veteran's Day cards. Giving thanks to those who defend this country is a small way we can give back and make them feel appreciated. One of my mentors' grandfather is a part of a VFW so I gave her a lot of the cards to deliver to them.
Overall, another great week and this is the last week before Turkey break! Thanks for reading!
I first want to thank all of the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our rights and freedoms. Thank you Veteran's and current military personnel!
On Mentor Monday we started researching potential leaders in history that you don't really hear too much about. Mentors are gathering information on these leaders and we're going to dive in and see the impact these people had on history.
Tutoring Tuesday went well. The mentees and mentors did an excellent job of staying on task and catching up in other classes.
On Wednesday the 8th grade mentors took their PSAT's at Westminster High School. It was a long exam but I heard awesome reports about Ranum students especially. I let the 6th graders and 7th grade mentors get a head start on t-shirt designs. They were super excited and came up with some great designs.
On Thursday we had everyone working on t-shirt designs. This may be the most creative year yet!
On Friday I had all students work on Veteran's Day cards. Giving thanks to those who defend this country is a small way we can give back and make them feel appreciated. One of my mentors' grandfather is a part of a VFW so I gave her a lot of the cards to deliver to them.
Overall, another great week and this is the last week before Turkey break! Thanks for reading!
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