I picked this one for the way she has her classroom set up, her activities, and how she encourages other teachers. On April 29, 2015, she posted a blog about apologizing to students and why you should. She goes on to say that all teachers have bad days and are grouchy and how it is important for teachers to say sorry to her students when that happens. She does not want to assume if she is having a bad day and is short with a student that the student will just forget about it. She remembers as a child was did not shake things off so easily and wants to make sure to be accountable when she is wrong. She gives examples of how she talks to her students and to me that is a great way to show all adults ways to teach children how to communicate in a positive manner and take responsibility for their behavior. The blog is easy to get around and find a subject a teacher might need. She adds in numerous photos of her classroom setup. I love the fact that she adds in play areas as centers. I found it was interesting she does not use assigned seating but then she went on to explain that not having assigned seating is helpful for Daily 5 and learning to self-select and monitor their choices.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
The Kindergarten Connection
I picked this one for the way she has her classroom set up, her activities, and how she encourages other teachers. On April 29, 2015, she posted a blog about apologizing to students and why you should. She goes on to say that all teachers have bad days and are grouchy and how it is important for teachers to say sorry to her students when that happens. She does not want to assume if she is having a bad day and is short with a student that the student will just forget about it. She remembers as a child was did not shake things off so easily and wants to make sure to be accountable when she is wrong. She gives examples of how she talks to her students and to me that is a great way to show all adults ways to teach children how to communicate in a positive manner and take responsibility for their behavior. The blog is easy to get around and find a subject a teacher might need. She adds in numerous photos of her classroom setup. I love the fact that she adds in play areas as centers. I found it was interesting she does not use assigned seating but then she went on to explain that not having assigned seating is helpful for Daily 5 and learning to self-select and monitor their choices.
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Deana: You did a great job of selecting another great site. Kindergarten and Pre-K are my favorite grade levels. I was happy to see a relatively good sized dramatic play area. Learning through play crosses all developmental areas and is so important. In the classrooms I have visited, the areas were small and I never saw them used. I think self-selection when it comes to seating at the floor is great once in while (like a Wacky Wednesday or Fun Friday) to switch things up, but I do feel that is only when the class rules and expectations are established. Thanks again!
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