Been a whirlwind of a week. So many things spinning around , and I am feeling frazzled. Kids are, too. Writing is messy, clutter-creating, time-consuming, exhausting work, so today we are going to slow down, clear away some of the clutter, and breathe a bit. We need to get our feet on the ground.
This was our first full writing week since changing our routine (http://www.letschangeeducation.com/tinkering-with-time-project-180-day-36/). And though we have had a productive week, it has been a messy week. I tried–not sure if I succeeded–to make it less messy by providing the kids with a checklist for the week.
This approach is a survival strategy for all of us. As teachers who regularly conference with kids know, there is a need to keep the rest of the kids independently productive while we are conferencing with individual writers. I am adamant about being able to be fully engaged with the writer, so I am a bit of stickler for the other kids’ being independent and productive during this time. But, in truth, while I am engaged with one, I tend to neglect the rest, and things remain unaddressed, undone, and unanswered. Today, we will do our collective best to remedy that.
Today’s Trail
Along today’s trail we will experience…
…connecting through Smiles and Frowns.
…clearing the clutter.
…reflecting in our Journey Journals.
…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.
Happy Friday, all. Have a great weekend.
Do. Reflect. Do Better.
I am in the same place. Providing meaningful feedback is time consuming. Class time speeds by and I have not met with each student as often as I feel is necessary. I rest on knowing that kids realize the massive effort it takes and that we are constantly improving. They will provide you with the same grace that you do them.
Thank you, Bonnie. Always good to know I am not alone.