• Be consistent with my behaviour management
• Have the timing of my programmes (maths and reading) set
• Know the content I am teaching clearly before I teach it (maths)
• Use open questions when asking the kids
• Ask children to explain their strategies before moving on
• Set children up so they know where they are going, how to get there and what to do next
I believe I am achieving some but still need to work on others.
Numeracy this week has been difficult, I have set up the Daily 5 Maths programme and at this point I am pretty happy with how the children are picking it up (it helps that they know how Daily 5 reading is run). Children can efficiently take part in Math with Someone, Math Technology and Math by Myself. However they need work on Math writing. Children can sit and do the work however they are not reflecting on the strategies, explaining them and how they have been using them. This is something I am working on during my guided sessions.
Literacy this week has been really good. Children know exactly what is expected of them and they get straight on to task. I am using my modelling books more during my guided sessions and making a point that they are there for the children to use. I have been running Phonics in the morning for 15 minutes and children have responded well. I am starting to learn how to run it without relying on the book.
My two lower reading students are now doing the Early Words Programme and they are doing a really great job. The Programme is helping them both with their reading and writing confidence which is great. It is good to see something taught then used later without being prompted.
Children started their inquiry research this week, it’s really good to see them working as a team instead of fighting with each other. I spent a session modelling the different tools that they can use to find answers and then let them free to do it on their own. I have been roaming groups and providing modelling and assistance to groups who need it.
We started painting in Art this Friday which was lots of fun. The class spent time experimenting with colour mixing and layering of paint. Next week we are focusing on the different tools we can use to create texture.
Week 3 goals:
• Have children reflecting on their learning and posting to blog.
• Use open questions when asking the kids
• Ask children to explain their strategies before moving on
• Set children up so they know where they are going, how to get there and what to do next
• Continue consistency in behaviour management
• Continue to use modelling book in all sessions (including note taking of where chn are at)
Fantastic to see that children are using what you have taught in your early words programme in other areas without prompting - it is always hard for kids to transfer the knowledge from one area to another e.g. doing spelling and then using all the words they know how to spell correctly in their writing. Good on you seeing your children doing this.
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