So week two is in the books! We have been working very hard on routines. They say "go slow to go fast" and I have found that to be true. If we take the time now to practice routines, the students know what is expected and usually can accomplish more.
This week, we have expanded our Chromebook borders a bit. I have introduced Google Classroom, which is a site I can use with the students for assignments. I created an assignment, they completed it and turned it in to me. Amazing what they can accomplish! We are truly learning as we go. I love watching the students just get up and help each other. The excitement in the room is contagious!
You may have noticed that students have posted comments on this blog page about certain activities we are doing. Kahoot is a jeopardy type game that we have been playing with our Chromebooks. It is a fun and interactive way to test skills. Professor Peabody is an activity in which students practice basic science process skills like observation, comparing, ordering, categorizing, and communications. Everyone gets an object and they work in groups to practice the skills. Math workshop is a group approach to math. Students visit four stations, rotating in a group. It allows me to teach/reinforce skills with small groups, and allows students to review and practice skills. Heart maps were a visual representation of what is important to us. We wrote some poems based on our heart maps. I look forward to publishing them on this webpage (when I figure it out haha!).
Get out and enjoy the cool weather!
This week, we have expanded our Chromebook borders a bit. I have introduced Google Classroom, which is a site I can use with the students for assignments. I created an assignment, they completed it and turned it in to me. Amazing what they can accomplish! We are truly learning as we go. I love watching the students just get up and help each other. The excitement in the room is contagious!
You may have noticed that students have posted comments on this blog page about certain activities we are doing. Kahoot is a jeopardy type game that we have been playing with our Chromebooks. It is a fun and interactive way to test skills. Professor Peabody is an activity in which students practice basic science process skills like observation, comparing, ordering, categorizing, and communications. Everyone gets an object and they work in groups to practice the skills. Math workshop is a group approach to math. Students visit four stations, rotating in a group. It allows me to teach/reinforce skills with small groups, and allows students to review and practice skills. Heart maps were a visual representation of what is important to us. We wrote some poems based on our heart maps. I look forward to publishing them on this webpage (when I figure it out haha!).
Get out and enjoy the cool weather!