Welcome to Mrs. Nolan’s three-year-old class. We are very excited about the new year, and  looking forward to getting to know you and your child.

First Wednesday of the month… Holy Eucharist, Please dress your child in Dress Uniform…

Our Current IB Unit of Inquiry ~ Celebrate!

Central Idea

Celebrations express the beliefs and values of a group of people.

Lines of Inquiry

• What and why we celebrate
• What celebrations sound, smell, taste and feel like
• Similaries and differences between celebrations

Key Concepts

Form, Function, Responsibility

Profile Characteristics and Attitudes

Balanced: We will read stories about the different kinds of celebrations that families do together.

Open-minded:  How we express ourselves. An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs, and values. The ways in which we reflect on, extend adn enjoy our creativity. Our appreciation of the aesthetic

Appreciation: Students will make an art project for their family and friends that show their excitment for celebrations.

Enthusiasm: Students are very excited to learn about how different cultures around the world celebrate the same holidays we do.

Transdisciplinary Skills: Students demonstraight social skills by respecting others as they listened to stories about other families and cultures.

Learner Profile: Communication, Respect, Caring, and Tolerance of other cultures.