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Holidays Around the World
Presentation
Friday, December 16th at 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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Students will research customs and use the friendly letter format to write a letter to a friend comparing the Christmas customs of the United States to those of another country.
Students will:
- To be aware of customs around the world
- To be aware that most of our customs come from other countries
- To develop creative thinking skills by building models
- To Increase creative thinking skills by using technology
- To locate and interpret information using research and literature about countries and customs
- To produce a multimedia book
- complete a power point presentation
Daily Activities:
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My name is Mikella Eichen and this is my 8th year of teaching the 3rd grade. I graduated from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Childhood Studies and a teacher certification K-8 in Elementary Education. I won the first Liberal Arts Scholarship from Plymouth State in 1996. The scholarship required that I participate with the Contemporary Dance Ensemble performing at special events and to be an active participant in dance classes. I was a Dance Team member dancing at the football and basketball games. After graduation I got a 3rd grade teaching job at the Whitefield School where I taught for 2 years. During my years of teaching I decided that I wanted more of a challenge so I opened and operated my own dance business. I taught hip hop, modern, lyrical, jazz and tap from age 3 to age 45. We performed at local events, community centers and held an annual dance performance. In 2003, I met my husband Larry Eichen at a wedding at the Atkinson Country Club. We were married in 2007 and had our son Jackson Eichen in 2008. I love to teach and hold high expectations for all, including myself. Currently, I am taking courses towards a Master's Degree in Leadership. Although time is limited with a dog (Lloyd Christmas), a 3 year-old, a husband and teaching the 3rd grade I enjoy walking, exercising, shopping and spending time with my family. |
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