Friday, October 5, 2012
Week 3
This has been a really Awesome week! I love teaching the children the 4-square method of writing. This method can really develop into great writing. The skills that children learn from this method of writing are amazing. I use the 4-square method (NCATE 10) all year long and we will eventually develop a 4-square piece into a book. This week I have spend a great deal of time on sound/letter relationships (NCATE 1). I am spending time on sounds because for the children to spell they must be able to relate the sounds in words to the letters that make the sounds. The children are no longer asking me to spell; however, they are asking each other. They understand that in Mrs. Boone's class "their brain tells them to spell and not Mrs. Boone." I believe that when children use their brains I can better find their errors. When I know exactly where they struggle I can better target my instruction(NCATE 8). Kindergarten children learn so much! It is so exciting to watch and see before your eyes!
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ReplyDeleteThis project seems like fun for the students. This is what kindergarten should be about. You are allowing this students to think and learn on their own. Great project!
ReplyDeleteThis is something new to me. I have never heard of the four square writing method. I am going to research this more to find out about this method of spelling. It sounds like a great idea and it seems to be working for your students. I know a lot of kindergarten teachers and I am going to share this idea with them. Keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteI love to teach writing. I know from personally experience it can be quite difficult to teach five year olds how to write. You are right to make them independant thinkers when it comes to sound spelling. I always tell my students...if you can say the sound...you can write the sound. Hats off to you for empowering your students!!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis a great way to help your students learn letter sounds. You are right about being able to identify their weaknesses better- no "spoon-feeding". I also really like the idea of students helping each other (peer tutoring). Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you tell your students, "Your brain tells you how to spell not Mrs. Boone!" I am going to use this in my classroom also. I also like how you build on the four square writing model all year. The students displayed outstanding work! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI Love the fact that you do not tell your children how to spell every single word and you allow them "brain time" to think and spell the words the best they can. I feel that children do so much better when they are encouraged to use their on thought process and their on brain when it comes to writing/spelling words. I think it is awsome that the children are already learning to discuss with each other on how to spell words as well as different ideas!! You have a great class!!! Great Job!
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