It is a new year, at a new school, and I am trying out a lot of NEW things! This year I really wanted to work on making sure I was purposeful in my instruction in all areas. I started Daily 5 last year and I loved it! Here are some **new** things I am working on implementing in my classroom:
Whole Brain Teaching and it has been very cool. (www.wholebrainteaching.com) The kids have been very receptive to it. I like how I have to think about chunking information into smaller, kid friendly, pieces and then giving them the time to share their ideas with their classmates.
Math Notebooks: I have also worked on changing the way I use/the kids use their math journals. I always just used it to take notes and do warm-ups, but it wasn't really a functional tool. So after doing some research I came across the Math Notebooks on http://frogsandcupcakes.blogspot.com/2011/08/math-notebooks.html (who doesn't love Pinterest!!!) and I started them with the kids today. I think these are really going to be a great tool and something the kids will be able to utilize all year. Now time to create all the resources for inside!
Thoughtful Logs: Another great Pinterest find! These will work as our reading journals and will be a place for the kids to save all of their important information regarding all aspects of reading. For more information see: http://lifein4b.blogspot.com/p/thoughtful-logs.html
I think the first few weeks of school are going to be a whirlwind of getting routines set, but it will be worth it in the end (I hope!!).
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