Our little classroom community is coming along. We played a game at morning meeting called "Elf". The class liked this game. We have taken body breaks in the afternoon and they have been helpful. Today we did not, and I was reminded that we still need to "go slow to go fast". Tomorrow I will review what it looks like and sounds like for the students while I am teaching small reading groups.
Professional sharing is so good! I used a first grade teacher's idea to make a powerpoint of reading vocabulary. I put on the slide show today while the students were transitioning from silent reading to whole group instruction. They readily joined in reciting. It was a good use of this transition time.
I made posters of ideas from Ubuntu!, and put them on the wall beside our classroom rules. They are quotes about community. I look forward to sharing these with the students and seeing if they will be motivated by the ideas there. For the most part, my students are supportive and kind to each other. There is still work to do. My next idea is to find an African recipe, make it, and share it with my students!
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