We have been struggling with transition, so we revamped the schedule to give the day a little more flow:
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The New Scheule
9:15 – Come in and choose a station (snack is available in the studio)
- Math
- Explode the Code
- Journaling
- Games
(Everyone visits each station)
11:30 – Outside is available
12:00 – Story/reading time with Michelle
12:45 – Lunch with Paul
1:30 – Stations available + other classroom activities (special art workshops)
3:00 – Closing Circle
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We are also taking a break from any war play as well as play on the hill (the hill will reopen soon.)
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April 22, 2008 at 6:00 pm
suzy miller
Michelle and Paul. Anya was so excited about this new schedule. She kept talking about it after school yesterday. “When I get to school tomorrow I’m going to do journaling first thing!”
Good luck with the “battle” hiatus. We’ll do our best to support your efforts!
-Suzy
April 22, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Michelle
So happy to hear it. That’s what I’ve heard from everyone. It really gives them more choices, more power and puts their education in their own hands (to some extent – I do guide them through the morning to make sure all stations are visited.) It also gives two different approaches to the two main subjects (math/language arts) each morning.
Also, thank you for the support. It’s so important to keep changing to meet the needs of the kids AND the teachers. The no “battling” issue really hasn’t been an issue yet! And has made my life (everyone’s really) so much sweeter – ah!