What a joy it is to read these words from Davina Bell’s modern classic “All the Ways to be Smart”. It is a celebration of the unique differences in all of us, encouraging readers to look beyond “ticks and crosses” for affirmation that we are smart in our own special ways.
Every hour of every day,
we’re smart in our own special way.
And nobody will ever do
the very same smart things as you.
We love working together in Year 3. Whether during discussions, collaborative learning in Maths, in Reading Groups or in the playground, we value being able to share, listen and learn from one another. We are smart in so many amazing ways!
Our intelligence is just as diverse as our needs! Perhaps you know the secret to growing amazing roses in the garden – or maybe everyone raves about your potato salad. You might be the fastest wordle player in the family or hold the record goal score. In what ways are you smart? What do you notice in your children?
We look forward to discovering more about each other and ourselves as we continue learning all the ways we are smart in Year 3!
Mrs Christine Ross
Junior School Teacher - Year 3 Team Leader