Loving: The Syfy channel has gathered the cast of Fireflyfor a 10th Anniversary...sneak peek
Thinking: For about a year, I have been feeling bothered by the clip chart system. I had a light bulb moment about how I never wanted to be a teacher who wrote names and checks on the chalkboard and on some levels the clip chart does the same thing in a different way. So the past two weeks, I have been working on only moving student clips up. Six students still need some behavior support and I am still working through what I want that to look like. But I have not been moving clips down. Any thoughts or comments you all have are super appreciated.
Wanting: What is this Minecraft business? It is the main subject of conversations and student writing!
Needing: Last Tuesday, I got a new student. The Friday before that a student moved and Monday another student is coming...so I need to update the classroom and add/delete their names from the room. Do you have ways to make getting ready for new students easier? I keep everything I need in a big zip-loc bag.
Music: This one is my favorite part. I love music! I play the flute and my kids know that, so we often listen to James Galway. I have another student who plays cello and a few who play piano, so I like to incorporate those instruments as well. My favorite cd to listen to during reading, writing, and art is Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone....beautiful stuff!
Your turn. Check out everyone else's November and start a classroom playlist of ideas! And don't forget the rule of three!
Happy Sunday,
Thinking: For about a year, I have been feeling bothered by the clip chart system. I had a light bulb moment about how I never wanted to be a teacher who wrote names and checks on the chalkboard and on some levels the clip chart does the same thing in a different way. So the past two weeks, I have been working on only moving student clips up. Six students still need some behavior support and I am still working through what I want that to look like. But I have not been moving clips down. Any thoughts or comments you all have are super appreciated.
Wanting: What is this Minecraft business? It is the main subject of conversations and student writing!
Needing: Last Tuesday, I got a new student. The Friday before that a student moved and Monday another student is coming...so I need to update the classroom and add/delete their names from the room. Do you have ways to make getting ready for new students easier? I keep everything I need in a big zip-loc bag.
Happy Sunday,
Awesome to meet a fellow Browncoat! Thanks for the heads up about the Firefly reunion - I didn't know! Exciting!
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Spedventures
Oh my! I have been so far behind on blog stalking that I missed your new design. TOTALLY LOVE IT!!! =) I also use the big bags to prepare for new students.
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Think, Wonder, & Teach
Thanks. I like it a lot:-) Glad you are back.
DeleteOh! We must be kindred spirits. BROWNCOATS! That is still my most favorite what ... 10 seconds of Castle? When he's back in Malcom gear? *must go find my DVDs*
ReplyDeletePS I used to live in WA state so I know what you mean. The gray is actually kind of nice. I love the sound of rain on the window.
PSPS I do not remember where I first learned about Joshua Radin. But whereever it was I'm glad. :]
My own children tell me that Minecraft is like trying to survive in a Lego world. It is something all three of them agree on as being pretty awesome! I like clip charts for the first couple of months, but I feel like it loses its effectiveness over time!
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