organizer
Mia Weng
mentor
Stanley Chiu
mentor
Elyse
mentor
Ian Lin
Elizabath
Lizzy
Mina
Harrison
Amber
Audrey
Avery
Chia
How many of us really know how children think? As someone who has many siblings myself, this is a question I often pounder.
Our lessons aim to create a space where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and imaginations through writing. By encouraging students to articulate their stories, we not only foster a safe environment for students to share their thinking but also gives us the opportunity to refine their writing and grammar skills in a way that is engaging.
As someone who aims to guide students through their obstacles, each story they share shows their perspective and thoughts, allowing me to understand their challenges and offer effective guidance.
The most important thing we noticed was that students think in unexpected, mysterious ways. Often, our assumption of how they feel based on what we know of the student, is not accurate, so it is the upmost importance that we have the patience to listen to students as they express their feelings.
In each student's stories, we can see how they express many of their values, which are developed by their environment and parents at an early age.
In many of the writings, we can see values such as:
Motivation and positive Attitude
Resilience
Self-Discipline
respect
Responsibility and Accountability
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Growth Mindset
Through writing, we can understand the character development of each students, and how it plays a crucial role in shaping how students approach their education and interactions. Writing allows students to explore their thoughts and feelings, but most importantly express their creativity. Kids can create vivid and imaginative images in their writing, allowing them to experiment with language sand ideas, leading to unique expressions. When they step outside their comfort zone, they tap into their creativity in ways they would have never deemed possible.