Inside: Follow these 5 steps to teach number writing using formation rhymes that follow a fine motor path. Don’t Forget to Teach Number Writing! It’s so easy to fast forward through math instruction and forget to spend time on number writing, only to find yourself reteaching “3” in the middle of a place value unit. […]
Archives for October 2017
Positivity Project: Open-mindedness
I went into this week unsure of how I might introduce this character strength to kinders, but was pleasantly surprised at how quickly they grasped it, especially as it relates to trying new things. We began by listening to Green Eggs and Ham and the children named foods they have been “close-minded” about. One little […]
Positivity Project: Curiosity
The first character strength introduced with the Positivity Project is curiosity. This was a great one to begin the year because it provided opportunities for us to explore children’s interests and model a curious disposition (I wonder…) from the get go! While “wondering aloud” can be done with any read aloud, here are some […]
Co-Created Kindergarten Class Rules: Can We Do Whatever We Want?
Inside: Here I share an inquiry journey, that led to a set of student-created class rules in kindergarten. It All Started With a Question At kindergarten orientation, I asked, “What do you want to know about kindergarten?” There were a lot of typical questions about the bus, lunch, toys, and where they would sit. […]
