Ok- so week 1 is now done and while I have not written every day I do have some new things I wanted to share! In case I never told you all I have a full time SPED teacher in my room (because of the serious behavior needs in my room). It is AMAZING having someone in your room that not only specializes in a different area but can support all children. We recently discussed changing our days to meet the needs of more students and I wanted to let you all know about an idea you should all try if you can ever get someone in their to be supported.
This would take a total of 2 hours. You can use this for ELA or Math.
Time Frame Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
15 minutes Teacher 1 Teacher 2 Independent Work Computers
15 minutes Teacher 1 Teacher 2 Computers IW
15 minutes Computers Independent Work Teacher 1 Teacher 2
15 minutes Independent Work Computers Teacher 1 Teacher 2
How this works:
The teachers spend 30 minutes with the same kids teaching the same lesson- but differentiated to what the group of students in your group need. This gives you enough time to teach a reteach lesson as well as model a small lesson on the topic of the day. Then the students can practice it independently during the independent work portion of the rotations.
The Computers: This is where your students can go on different skills based on what they need. Or if your district has computer programs for the kids you can use that time.
Independent Work: The students complete any necessary work and then can work on skills that they need based on their academic strengths and weaknesses.
As I start to unroll this process I will take pictures and let you all know how it is going! If you have any advice please feel free to post it!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Welcome Back!
So it has been a LONG time since I Wrote on here- but my new years resolution is to try and put stuff on here more. I have made a lot of awesome things thanks to blogs and I want to share them out.
First, let's start with our new years resolutions. I have categorized them into several different things:
Personal: To run a half marathon. This is going to be a major feat considering I barely get on the treadmill. We will see what happens lol.
Professional: To ensure all my students get a rigorous education that will push them beyond their grade capability. No more teaching because there is a test- just teach to mastery regardless of how long it takes.
Student: I always make a goal with my students together so that we can hold each other accountable. Our Class goal is to keep our room ORGANIZED. I have so much going on that it is so hard to keep it clean. But I am going to try and push through!
Stella and Dot For those of you that do not know, Stella and Dot is a jewelry company that I work for. My goal is to have at least 1 trunk show a month. Again, I don't know how but I am hoping I can figure it out on the way.
So my new year's resolution(s) are a lot but I hope that with the 366(leap year) days that I have, that I can figure it out as I go- and you are here on the Journey! I will post pics today of how it all starts!
First, let's start with our new years resolutions. I have categorized them into several different things:
Personal: To run a half marathon. This is going to be a major feat considering I barely get on the treadmill. We will see what happens lol.
Professional: To ensure all my students get a rigorous education that will push them beyond their grade capability. No more teaching because there is a test- just teach to mastery regardless of how long it takes.
Student: I always make a goal with my students together so that we can hold each other accountable. Our Class goal is to keep our room ORGANIZED. I have so much going on that it is so hard to keep it clean. But I am going to try and push through!
Stella and Dot For those of you that do not know, Stella and Dot is a jewelry company that I work for. My goal is to have at least 1 trunk show a month. Again, I don't know how but I am hoping I can figure it out on the way.
So my new year's resolution(s) are a lot but I hope that with the 366(leap year) days that I have, that I can figure it out as I go- and you are here on the Journey! I will post pics today of how it all starts!
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