Haley Nus

Student Reflections and Favorite Projects from 2020-2021

As the 2020-2021 school year has come to a close, I gave my students the opportunity to reflect on where they’ve been, where they’re going, and how they’ve changed. Within these reflections, a handful of themes emerged, such as increasing devotion to God, increasing confidence, the importance of community, dealing with change/aging, loving math, andContinue reading “Student Reflections and Favorite Projects from 2020-2021”

Latino Catholic Forms of Protest in the United Farm Workers Movement

As the school year comes to a close, I will be writing about some of my favorite projects of the late school year. As Catholics commemorate 2021 as the year of St. Joseph the Worker, I’ve been fascinated to come alongside my students as they meet Jesus in the topic of workers rights. In thisContinue reading “Latino Catholic Forms of Protest in the United Farm Workers Movement”

May 2021 Monthly Summary

Check out some of the most exciting things that happened during the month of May! My Garden Continues to Grow Lots of Fire This month has been full of peace, but also full of extremes! First, I had a desperate need to write. Then, I had a desperate need to teach. Now, I have aContinue reading “May 2021 Monthly Summary”

April 2021 Monthly Summary

With just 1 day until my birthday, there are many exciting developments pouring out of our classroom! Obsessed with the Bible As we’ve done more and more Lectio Divina this month, one of my 3rd graders asked me to tell teach them about the Story of Joseph. I wasn’t quite expecting it, but I neverContinue reading “April 2021 Monthly Summary”

March Inquiry Projects: Experimenting with Alternative Presentation Ideas

In March, 12 of my 4th graders completed their an inquiry project on a variety of topics! Notably this month, students also experimented with different final project presentations, using Youtube and Kahoot (survey games) to share their learning with one another. Animals Today and in the Past This group studied Ancient sea monsters, Dinosaurs, Chihuahuas,Continue reading “March Inquiry Projects: Experimenting with Alternative Presentation Ideas”