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| Exploring writing mateirals |
As I watched the students looking and using materials today, I was thinking to myself that they need so much direction and control when it comes to using materials and working with them. However I was amazed to see how they were able to use the materials when given the freedom to explore a little more on their own. Often I feel that students are restrained to so many rules; which yes are important but at the same time they need time to explore and learn on their own in some ways.
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| A. and J. use puzzles and work together to help each other out! |
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Observations at the light center
Today we were able to explore some learning centers, do a math activity today, and have free choice to write about what was important to each student. Students have begun to open up and I am really interested to see what they do in the next few weeks. I have even begun to overhear some possible projects from ocean creatures, to insects. It is so exciting to see where this leads us! |
As I watched the students looking and using materials today, I was thinking to myself that they need so much direction and control when it comes to using materials and working with them. However I was amazed to see how they were able to use the materials when given the freedom to explore a little more on their own. Often I feel that students are restrained to so many rules; which yes are important but at the same time they need time to explore and learn on their own in some ways.
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