But another thing that makes this teacher's heart so happy is when I get to see that my kiddos know stuff when they aren't trying to show me they know it. Take today for example. I have this AMAZING writing table in my room (thanks Donor's Choose!) and a long piece of paper runs across the top of it. Usually that paper just becomes something fun to draw on during free choice. It's actually an art table, but we love it as our writing area.
Anyway, today one of my girlies was writing on it during "work on writing" at Daily Five. I was intrigued, but didn't want to interfere in her work. So, afterwards I went to see what she had been doing, and this is what I found:
A complete kid-made-kid-initiated web of things that are magnetic... and the starting of a list of magnetic and non-magnetic items!I was so excited!
So, this teacher had a happy heart today!
This morning, we did TONS of magnet stuff including making these after we tested these (and many many many other) different items with our own magnets. You can get the pattern for it by clicking HERE and going to a previous blog post.
I totally didn't give them enough time to just explore with all of my magnet goodies and
All-in-all, it was a successful Wednesday. I'm excited about tomorrow as I finished AIMS Web testing my 2nd graders today and will start my firsties tomorrow. I can't WAIT to see how much they've grown on that assessment! My 2nd graders had great results! BUT tomorrow night you will be hearing this girl doing the snow dance in hopes of a free day off on Friday... Boom Boom for Snow!
This is great! =)
ReplyDeleteJennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I love those moments too! We reviewed cause and effect this week and one of my friends created her own cause and effect organizer to use during read to self. Loved it! :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Stories From Second
I love it when my kids will make a thinking map during D5 of a concept we learned in science or social studies...too cute :)
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Made In The Shade In Second Grade
Oh I love that little magnet mobile!! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThese moments are the best! I love giving free whiteboard time ~ I always get to see their interpretation of something I've done on the board. Thanks for sharing :)
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I love your magnet mobile, too!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
Teaching First
I live in Michigan too! I know you aren't the only one who will be doing the snow dance and wearing their PJ's inside out tomorrow night:)!
ReplyDeleteAshley
Live2Learn
I love the magnet mobile but most of all I LOVE that you are getting to see the hard work paying off when a kiddo internalizes something you have taught them! Wahoo for your kiddos and you! I'll say some snowy prayers for you!
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This is great and I love the magnet activity!
ReplyDeleteWe made the same magnet earlier in the year. I even blogged about it! Hope your kiddos enjoyed it as much as ours!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Richardson- your picture was the place I got the idea on Pinterest! :) I have you a shout out in the first post I did before we did the project... you can check it out HERE if you'd like!
ReplyDeleteMy kiddos have gone ga-ga for magnets and they loved the activity. Thanks for the idea!
:)
Christina