We are off to a fabulous start in 3rd grade! This first week has been all about getting to know the classroom and making it our own. The students began by walking around the room and writing down 3 things they noticed and 1 question they have. Then we came to the rug to share. This activity helped familiarize the students with the locations of important materials in the room, and also opened up conversation about certain procedures. For example, "Why is there a mailbox in your room?" led to an explanation of my system for communicating privately with individuals when they need it. "You have a lot of books!" led to an explanation about my classroom library and the procedures for checking out books. Next week, your child will write to you about our classroom and what they think makes it special. The next order of business was allowing the students to put their own special touch on their surroundings. They created labels for various areas in the room, as well as a class birthday chart! This activity allowed the students to have ownership of their physical space, while at the same time giving them a chance to practice appropriate use of classroom materials and seating.
Taking our time to set things up right, be it our environment or our procedures, will have a lasting effect on the culture of our classroom. If these first 2 days are any indication, it's going to be a great year.
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Batya
8/10/2018 11:07:19 am
Love it! Great start!
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Brent Epstein
8/11/2018 11:46:21 am
Can't wait to read the blog throughout the year and see all the cool things happening in the classroom.
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Rotem
8/11/2018 07:25:26 pm
Thanks for posting! It's great that we can learn about what happens during the week.
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