Much of my work on the inquiry plan this past week was talking with teachers about specific needs, searching the internet and gathering materials. Also everyday in small groups I would orally assess students to see exactly where they were and what specific skills (involving money) they have not mastered. So now I have a clear idea of how I am going to execute my plan. I have found a lot of good activities on the internet and resources from teachers. I found an intervention kit in one teacher’s room that she didn’t even know she had. It had awesome ideas and goes right along with the math curriculum.
So this week was basically reviewing with the kids and organizing things so I can start using the activities this week. Money is such a hard concept for kindergarten students to grasp that I am really anxious to see how this plan will improve their skills. I have found so many resources that it is going to be hard to get them all in before taping. Oh well, I am sure as it goes along I will be able to cut out or shorten some activities. I would really like to get a lot done this week so I will be ready to video toward the end of the week after spring break.
I should have more time now that my Kentucky Wildcats got beat out of the tournament. It was a sad night last night in the Gill household.:( It has been so much fun watching them play this year.
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Sounds like you did some great background work and pre-assessments. I hope that the resources that you have found will prove to be really helpful- this certainly an important skill for these little ones. I am eager to hear if it goes as planned- sorry about UK- but they are young- I am sure next year will be even better.
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher, I would rather have too many resources than not enough! I am constantly thinking about "not reinventing the wheel". At any rate, it sounds like you have done a lot of preliminary work and are well prepared. I hope all goes well for you in the lesson itself.
ReplyDeleteI think using your teachers as a resource is a great idea! I like that you found a kit in one of your teacher's rooms. I'm dying to search the two reading kits in a teacher at the middle school! :) It sounds like you have a great start and money is a great start for the students. Money can be a problem if it is not conquered. Good luck and have a great time!
ReplyDeleteTeachers are great resources. I am always trying to steal really cool ideas and strategies. Sometimes asking a co-worker for ideas or information will bring a wealth of information. Goodluck with taping.
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