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Share what you know, a good place to start
Before moving ahead in our inquiry into shapes, angles, and lines, my grade three students took time to share their current understandings. Armed with cameras, small groups walked about the school to take pictures representing any 2D shape, 3D shape, … Continue reading
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Students leading the way
One of the ways my school shares information with parents about their child’s learning is through SLC, Student-Led Conferences. (From Making the PYP Happen, pg. 52) “Student-led Conferences involve the student and the parent. The students are responsible for LEADING … Continue reading
If you build it, they will use it
I may have mentioned before that one of my challenges this year is space, well the lack of space. I have to be pretty creative when creating areas for reading, group work, using manipulatives, etc. Recently I realized I had … Continue reading
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How do you spell….?
I have heard it in Grades 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1; I have even asked the question myself, “How do you spell….?” From day one in the classroom, whether they are asking their teachers or their neighbors, students develop … Continue reading
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An oldie, but a goodie
At the beginning of the school year, I put up four signs on the four walls of the classroom. During the first few weeks, I use these as ice breakers while we get to know each other. I ask the … Continue reading
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Don’t keep students in the dark
Have you ever been in a PD session where the following occurs: The session leader instructs everybody to take out a piece of paper and complete a task such as, “Draw a picture of the beach” (for example). Everyone in … Continue reading
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