As a Kindergarten teacher, I guide my students through a calendar routine everyday that includes the date, the weather, counting how many days we have been in school and singing songs about the days of the week and the months of the year. Is there anything else that you do that has been helpful to review or introduce your students to skills that could be added in this time?
I love incorporating read alouds when I'm teaching math and science. As a math interventionist I've used quite a few in the past few years, but as I step into the role as a STEM Coach, I'd like to come up with some science texts that discuss science topics that are good for Kinder through 5th grade. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!
I am ready for a new classroom theme! Any suggestions for a theme that is calming and has more muted colors?
Some school districts have adopted Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures or other approaches. What tips do you have for increasing engagement in the classroom?
I'm always looking for some good brain teasers for students for the transition into math intervention. I came across this link and thought I'd share!
https://www.weareteachers.com/math-brain-teasers-for-kids/
Any other great brain-teasers you use for your students?
This is something I just recently started doing with my third through fifth grade intervention students: when we have an exit ticket, I will leave some highlighters next to the turn in bin. Students highlight their name when they turn in the assignment: green if they feel like they got it; yellow if they feel like they mostly have it; and orange if they are still struggling. This provides them some self advocacy and allows them to share with just me that they may need more help or that they felt great about the assignment!
What are some ways you practice self-assessment with students?
