It was a very full first four days of school as the kids learned how to use the Planners (they did great with getting them signed-- 18/22 for the week), learning how to move our tables and making circles for MM, Writers Circle, getting used to writing more, showing math work and thinking, and doing class jobs.
One of the most fun things was to hear their connections to any reading material with text, self and world connections. They grew stronger at recognizing the text they were connecting to and the example they were giving. This method of thinking while reading really helps retention by alerting the kids to how much background they may have with the material they are learning.
Math had some absolute moments of smiles when they showed me how to remember the meaning of whole numbers that I taught them-- make the zero sign and say as Bud Lightyear would-- "To infinity and beyond!"
The pictures below are from the activity we did in Morning Meeting.
Using chalk and working with their Class Job Partner, they wrote a positive messages on the basketball court for other students to see. The messages were okayed by me and then written. The goal was to be more thoughtful than simply to say, "Have Fun!".
Like all work for this year, these students demonstrated what we want to do each day--that is to work thoroughly, thoughtfully, and carefully.
One of the most fun things was to hear their connections to any reading material with text, self and world connections. They grew stronger at recognizing the text they were connecting to and the example they were giving. This method of thinking while reading really helps retention by alerting the kids to how much background they may have with the material they are learning.
Math had some absolute moments of smiles when they showed me how to remember the meaning of whole numbers that I taught them-- make the zero sign and say as Bud Lightyear would-- "To infinity and beyond!"
The pictures below are from the activity we did in Morning Meeting.
Using chalk and working with their Class Job Partner, they wrote a positive messages on the basketball court for other students to see. The messages were okayed by me and then written. The goal was to be more thoughtful than simply to say, "Have Fun!".
Like all work for this year, these students demonstrated what we want to do each day--that is to work thoroughly, thoughtfully, and carefully.
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