Whats Up Mr. Matera

Posted by mr.-matera on Sep 9, 2009 in Featured Articles | 1 comment

I thought I would write  to tell you what is going on in my class. The year is off to a great start. We have already had back to school night, where I got to meet the parents of my wonderful students. They are a great bunch of kids. I look forward to this year and the projects ahead.

In class, we have started discussing the Stone Age. This is a topic that most students find dry. I try to punch it up a bit and I think I have done a good job so far. Students have told me that they really enjoy History. Who wouldn’t be happy hearing that student are enjoying their course. So far we have not had a test or quiz yet in school. This unit, I will have to test their skills and ask them to prepare for a test or give them a pop quiz. I guess those that read this site will be better off knowing there will be a pop test soon.

So far it has be a great year. I am excited to start working with kids on another passion of mine, board games. I offer a Historical Board Game club in the school year. Students will sign up for a four week (one time a week) course. This does cost a little bit of money. All the money goes to buying more board games for the club to keep it running. The students will learn game theory, sportsmanship, long term and short term planning. It is great. I hope to get some of these new 6th graders involved.

Stay tuned for more.

Mr. Matera