Teacher Tuesday

Well, remember the book I was going to start reading…

I did. And then realized it was for intermediate levels! :(

I did, however, gain some ideas from the pages I read:

-having a reading journal that they must connect the text they are reading to themselves

-having a set schedule for responding to certain journals on certain days, so it doesn't get overwhelming

-having silent reading time, and allowing students time to share/discuss the books they are reading

So, I am now reading:

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I had some Kagan training at the end of last year and loved it! I was supplied the book with my training, but didn’t have time to read it. So, now I am so that I can better prepare myself for a Kagan room.

The first thing I have done to be more Kagan friendly is get rid of my student desks and move to tables. This is HUGE for me, and I hope that I can actually handle it.

I have also made this sign:

Nothing fancy, but you can get yours here

This was an idea shared at the training I went to. Part of a Kagan classroom is giving praise and support/coaching. The idea behind this poster is that every day a student will be chosen to come up with the slogan of the day (i.e. ‘Your brain is on fire’) and it will be listed for the class to reference. I will be printing a regular size for the hallway entrance and a ½ poster size (laminated) for the classroom.

On a more creative note, I started making a bunting for my classroom using these fabrics: