September 15, 2009
The MT tried to explain how some children are allowed to fidget around during instruction. At least the ones who are really listening and the fidgeting is just a physical activity. I expect in time I may able to distinguish between good and bad fidgeting. I am guessing it will be evident as I know my kids better. I got very good marks from my MT, and a confidence builder that she expected I would be a very good teacher. Yeah! I do work well with my MT, and I have confidence in her abilities and am beginning to understand her style.
9:05 Announcements, Pledge
9:10 Math
10:00 TFK (Time Magazine for Kids)
10:30 Snack
10:41 Recess
10:56 Star of the Week Math Challenge
11:20 Wash Hands
11:30 Lunch/Recess
12:20 Science
1:30 Library
2:00 Silent Read, matching game
2:33 Recess
2:43 Daily agenda, pass back, pack up.
3:00 Read Aloud
3:30 Dismissal
- When is a good time to use bathroom review; individual work time, silent reading, lunch time, snack time, recess. We will use the two finger horn sign for silent signal you need the bathroom.
- Time for Kids magazine. Students read to themselves and then MT leads a discussion about the content of the magazine with questions at end.
- Leader of the week presents a math challenge problem that they bring from home. They can collaborate with their parents at home.
- Science - Planting alfalfa, and rye grass. MT modeled procedure.
- Library - Have assigned seats. Reminded how books are put away. Each student is given a place saver card for book walk. Have three chances to find a book. Must return before they can check out a new book. Books stay in backpack and come back and forth to school each day. Read to by librarian.
- Playing with velcro straps can be annoying.
- MT lead a discussion about the Think About It slips that are given for behavior problems if severe or after repeated verbal warnings.
- MT will at some point go one to one with students that have Think slips.
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