Labeling is something I did throughout my classroom. My students moved confidently in the classroom and were able to easily access materials. While it may seem like a lot of work to label your whole room, it isn’t, it’s actually a time saver and remember it helps to create independent learners.
So think about how you can begin labeling your room. Until next time.
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As a learning coach, I asked the girls I work with what they wanted to learn more about. The request paper! They wanted to find out how paper is made. To begin our journey, we watched a youtube video from National Geographic Kids. It was all about how paper is made. Last Thursday I graduated with my masters and in the weeks leading up to it, I was excited but it was also bittersweet. As I was getting ready for the ceremony that night, I started reflecting more on my journey and who I am as a learner.
When I was in elementary school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My fourth grade teacher sparked a light inside me that has never burned out. There is something about the profession that fuels my soul. I love researching new ideas and trying them out…it makes me fall in love with teaching all over again. But most importantly, I love sparking a love for learning in my students. Last week the girls and I had a discussion about what the natural and physical world meant. After I asked them what do they think they want to learn about from the natural and physical world. Then they both created a list of ideas. Their interests were in the areas of...
-Plants -Bees -Robotic toys -Rain Since spring is here and plants are beginning to grow, I decided to start there. So this week we built a seed house.
I am a firm believer in positive thinking.
Therefore, I am a firm believer in creating a positive environment for kids. The more positive you put into their life, the more they will believe in themselves. Let's give kids positive statements to help them believe in themselves. Help them to be successful in all areas of life. |
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