BECAUSE.

Because.
One of the most important words used in the classroom.

Definition of because

1. 1:  for the reason that :  since rested because he was tired

Some of you may ask why the word because? We're here to tell you why!

Throughout the school day, students are asked an unbelievable amount of questions relating to reading, math, spelling, phonics, handwriting, music, phy-ed, every day tasks, etc. It is so exciting for them when they know the answer and it's even more exciting when they get to share that answer with the class!! BUT, the most important part of those questions is WHY. Why do they feel that way? How did they come up with their response? We want to know reasoning behind our responses.

Here enters that word because-the most important word in our classroom. We know the importance of higher level questions and it is our focus this year that when we answer a questions, we follow it up with BECAUSE and explain our reasoning. We have learned and practiced our "because clapper" and the students are total rockstars at it!

Already within the first few weeks of school I can see their minds working to come up with more detailed reasons for WHY they answered the way they did and it. is. awesome. These kiddos are great!!!


**P.S. Don't be shocked if your child is clapping at home when they use the word because! ;)
Ask your child about their *because clapper* and have them demonstrate for you!