The Triumph: Another successful reading strategy lesson today. One thing that I like about having two groups of students is I really get to practice teaching. I can teach a lesson one day, reflect, change, and reteach it the next day to different kids. I think that more kids got the idea of what 'Skippy Frog' does today, than they did yesterday.
The Struggle: There seems to be quite a few issues going on having to do with the types of words our Kinders use in the classroom, on the playground and in the cafeteria. There were many times throughout the day that I was told "_____ told me to shut-up." There were others besides this, but 'shut-up' has been very common lately. I always ask kids what types of words we should use in the classroom and how we should talk to our friends. They are always able to respond with "Nice words." After thinking about it more though, I can remind them all I want to about the types of words we should use, but once they leave the school at 3:30, they are back at home, listening to their parents, their older siblings (and friends), and the T.V. I have no control over what they hear at home or what type of language they are allowed to use when they are with their families.
The Ludicrousness: More quotes today! :)
One of the boys was knocking on the door during lunch recess. When asked why he wanted to come in he said " Because _____ and his girlfriend are taking away my fun!" I have no idea what he meant by that, but I laughed.
And another lovely connection, from student to the world. At the beginning of the science lesson this afternoon, our guest science teachers were reviewing with the children and up pops a hand. One of the teachers calls on the boy with his hand up and he says "I've been to New York!" All I could think was, "Me too, friend."
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