In the Classroom

Check it out...This is a copy of my daughter's homework assigment for today (09/29/2010).


I found #8 very interesting.  As soon as I read it, the term "fixed mindsets" came to mind :)
In my opinion, it is not a positive message that we are sending to our "youngest in the family--in our classrooms!  What do you think?





Exciting news, and an insightful learning experience for me!


Just recently, I was given the opportunity, in my practicum classroom, to comprise a vocabulary worksheet, text comprehension worksheet, and writing reflection for a small group literacy activity .  Upon completion of the documents, I also had the opportunity to observe the significance of my worksheets.  I found this "hands-on" experience very valuable.  On the vocabulary sheet, the children absolutely loved seeing their names in the sentences.  In addition to the effectiveness of the "personal" connection, that I chose to make when comprising the vocabulary worksheet, I also learned the necessity in "knowing" each student's literacy abilities, and the value in teacher preparation--and when all else fails, a well thought-out back-up plan is essential!


Below you will find a copy of my comprised Literacy Documents :)

This past week I shared a Dr. Seuss book with my 1st grade practicum class. The book's title is "The Sneetches, and other Stories". This is the book that I plan to share with our literacy class, and so I thought I could use a "practice" run :) I've come to realize how much I really LOVE Dr. Seuss--and all of the laughs he inspires with his funny non-sensical--or what the class calls "Dr. Seuss" ryhming words