Our second graders are thinking about how to make a new glue that works better than our current options. Amplify

The Dolphins, Sharks, and Surfriders collected almost 500 pounds of candy and 300 thank you cards for operation gratitude and Dr. Chan’s great candy giveback!

Fourth graders pledging to help our school be a No Place for Hate. ADL San Diego #noplaceforhate

What does a scientist look like? ME! Amplify

We are so proud of Del Mar Heights for putting in the hard work to make their school #NoPlaceforHate! Keep up the great work!

Being a learner means being reflective about and responsible for our thinking. Here, students collaborate and think deeply to define and discover learning function. #dmheights

Preparing for an opinion writing piece nearing the end of a science study by fostering thinking surrounding opinions using a #thinkingroutine called "Tug of War". Can you justify your thinking and critique the quality of other reasons? Are bats creepy or cool? #dmusd #dmheights

We learn to think about math strategies by explaining our own thining, exploring others', and finding connections and conclusions. Here, the three steps occur in a thinking cycle culminated with showing very real connections using "connection webs" (masking tape😉). #dmheights

"Headlines" #thinkingroutine in action: big ideas about learning rather than "work/completion". #dmheights

Fifth graders using Think, Care, Feel to analyze relationships between colonist and slaves.

How can we bring positive change to our lives, our friendships, our families, and our school communities? *A #thinkingroutine cycle inspired by the book "Change Sings". #dmusd

As part of our weekly Wonders reading curriculum theme about gardens, we enjoyed the genre of theatrical plays in partner reading and took a purposeful observational trip to the school garden to explore non-fiction reading connections. #dmheights

Here, a #thinkingroutine cycle involving a series of "step inside" routines to reveal perspective of the character "Blue" in the fantastic book about the power of collective positive action through kindness "One". "I will..." statements drive our citizens to action! #dmheights

In support of our Wonders Reading unit, students used a "stoplight" zoom in #thinkingroutine to analyze similarities and differences between schools now and long ago. -select meaningful image, -Look closely, -record observations, -share thinking with other learners. #dmheights

Our staff was able to spend quality time looking at expectations when creating a culture of thinking. Using the 4C’s, we were able to take a deeper dive into learning vs. work and understanding vs knowledge @RonRitchhart

Second graders researching African American Heroes

Our purposeful classroom public presentations have begun! We can think about preparation and public speaking in a sage environment. We love to learn about our classmates' interests too! #dmheights

Our sparkling students earned a special "Friends and Fun Gametime" last week. It's remarkable how many skills and concepts can be explored when playing strategy and logic games with peers! #dmheights

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