The objective of the science lesson completed with my student was to use skills with observation, cause and effect, and measurement to create homemade play-doh. 

There was also math integrated into the lesson through the following standard: MEASUREMENT AND DATA K.MD Identify, describe, and compare measurable attributes. K.MD.1 Identify and describe measurable attributes (length, weight, and height) of a single object using vocabulary terms such as long/short, heavy/light, or tall/short

 I learned the value and importance of getting to know students on a genuine and deep level. This helps to meet the student where they are at on a developmental level; from there appropriate learning activities can be formulated. Something that worked well was listening closely to the things that he enjoys, observing where engagement is high, and planning activities based on his interests. 

I gained important insights through class readings and discussion, on how to effectively interact with students in order to support them as confident learners. I formulated a lot of skills to help students with math. The first aspect to doing so is understanding their own thinking. These practices tie into the framework of IB where the “whole child” is at the center of the learning process. I implemented IB by modeling LP attributes in ways that I know I can, and drawing upon student inquiries for activity planning.