Tell me about any part of Principal Sylvia Allan's presentation that "struck a chord" in you, (either positively or negatively), and how you think it will affect you in your teaching.
Where do I begin? Or finish? I literally loved everything she suggested and shared during her time with our classes. No wonder you two are such good friends. You are so much alike! For this blog, I will make a small random list of just a few ideas I already agree with, or that Sylvia has helped me recognize the importance of:
-Having greeting time only on Mondays.
-Kids have to use all five senses to care about something.
-Memorizing poems and discussing as a class to understand the message is inspiring.
(Especially “The Storms of Life” and rating our own life storms and put them in a storm category.)
-Don’t send “Mommy Projects” home.
-“Classroom Hero” gets to pick a gift they would like to give the class that day. (more recess)
-Vegetables/Dessert/Medicine
-@ Parent Teacher Conference, Do NOT say anything negative about their child that is a surprise.
-Last Day of School Morning meeting: “I am a better person with you in my class because…”
Focusing on the classroom community that CARES will help me in my teaching when making decisions on how to address general problems up to gigantic ones. I have always loved being a part of a group that has a sense of respect for all other members and they actually look out for one another. I feel our 10-2a cohort had that friendship solidified so strongly and I see it happening again with our intern cohort as well. I will do all I can to make it happen in every future classroom where I am the teacher.
I loved reading this posting, mostly because you reflected on what it FEELS like to belong to a true classroom community. I felt that camaraderie last semester, and have been hoping to feel it with the interns. Sure am glad you're here! 4 points
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