Early this month, we decided that we would have a theme for every month. We plan to use these themes extensively in the activities that we do with students. Since September marks the beginning of the academic year, this month's theme is Education and Schools.
The theme is on display in many places in our classroom. We've posted education-related quotations on walls all around the room. On one bulletin board, we display a Question of the Week, to which students can write a response to pin on the board. Questions so far have included "Do you like wearing school uniforms? Why or why not?" and "What would you like to change about school?" On another bulletin board, we've posted a number of vocabulary words relevant to the school. Students are welcome to write the words in their language for other students to see.
Our weekly clubs started last week, and we've incorporated the themes in a number of them. The English Conversation, Reading, and Music Clubs all included a discussion of what it is like to be a student and how students experience schools. Other clubs that have begun include Art Club, Music Club, and our new Drama Club.
Finally, we had a couple of college-related activities. We held an afterschool workshop for students to register for the SAT. This weekend, the Philadelphia National College Fair also came to town, and we took a number of students there. They enjoyed learning about their options for higher education and meeting representatives from many different colleges.
As September draws to a close, we're looking forward to October's theme of Family. We'll be starting with a pair of holiday workshops this Thursday.
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