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Tip of the Week August 27, 2010
The Magic of Positive MomentsA lot has been written and researched about the power of positive and negative words, moments, and interactions. The impact has been studied in regards to everything from marriages to success in a job. When I read the article, Magic Ratio of Positive and Negative Moments by Patsi Krakoff I couldn't help but think of the students in our classrooms. How many of our children come to school each day with their 'buckets' empty? What can we do to not only fill their buckets, but provide them with an environment that provides the Magic Ratio of 5:1 -- five positives to one negative interaction. It can be overwhelming and/or inspiring when we recognize the powerful and permanent impact we have on our students. The 5 Strategies for Increasing the Ratio of Positive to Negative Moments suggested by the authors Clifton and Rath at the end of the article would be easily transferred into the classroom setting. As a new school year begins for us in the Northwest, this is one of the goals I'll be focusing on, to ensure my students can not only meet standard, but are happy people as well. by Trish Prentice I love the idea of keeping a list of the books we read as a class for the entire year! Seeing photos of other classrooms unrolling a huge list at the end of the year is inspiring. I want the children in my class to experience this too. The problem is, I don't have any room in my teaching area to post another thing. So here's my solution. I'm going to use a clipboard and paper. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/public/1110.cfm Wouldn't it be fun to dress in Dr. Seuss shoes? Wait until you see the fun designs in sizes for every Dr. Seuss lover. They are so whimsical that we feel sure Theodor Seuss Geisel would want a pair or two of his own. So do we. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/public/1061.cfm An exciting schedule of fall workshops are planned! Check out the events closest to you or maybe find a location for a new adventure! http://www.thedailycafe.com/public/754.cfm Interested in becoming a member of The Daily CAFE™? Click here for more information. Parent Pipeline ~ Blend Sounds; Stretch and RereadWritten by: Allison Behne Many of us are familiar with the job of teaching beginning readers. We start with teaching letter sounds in isolation and then move on to basic sight words and CVC words. In doing this we teach children to segment words by sounding out each letter. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/1054.cfm
Choosing a Partner for Partner Reading - Part 1 (Video)This video introduces another way for students to choose a partner for Read to Someone. Regular playing cards do the matching after check-in is completed, removing the partiality and popularity that sometimes comes into play when students select partners. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/1098.cfm Building Community with a Plant for each ChildBuilding a classroom community takes center stage as we start each year. The students in our care look to us for activities, stories, and events that will bring about that magical feeling of being part of "our class". Laurie Pfiffner recently wrote to share a wonderful idea for creating that sense of "We". http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/1051.cfm Parent Letter Introducing CAFE™ and Parent PipelineAllison's back at school a few days before us and has already thought through communication with her parents about her reading instruction this year. Here is her parent letter explaining the CAFE™ Menu and Parent Pipeline. Thanks so much for sharing Allison. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/1111.cfm Video UpdatesWith the addition of our new video players with higher resolution and full-screen options, we are reposting many videos in this new format. As we make these improvements, we'll announce them in the newsletter. Here is a peek into another portion of Ron's room! He really believes in offering students a variety of reading materials, and always finds unique ways to store and present them in an inviting way. http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/1058.cfm Until Next Week! |