There's a whole lot of learning going on in our classroom! We have been designing and carrying out scientific investigations, working with place value into the millions, engaging in "Number Talks" to share our mathematical thinking, developing close reading strategies, using quick writes to build writing fluency and stamina, and the list goes on!
We are also learning about learning.
We discuss how to be an effective learner, and how to take responsibility for our learning. We realize that in order to "Grow Our Brains," we have to take risks and persevere through challenges. We recently "Close Read" two videos that led to deep thinking and eye-opening discussions about our role as learners. Our discoveries impact our thinking and learning everyday in our classroom.
The Broken Escalator
The "Broken Escalator" video reminds us to look at a problem carefully and recognize when we have the ability to solve on our own. We ask, "How can we get ourselves off the broken escalator?" We take pride in our abilities as we "find our way" independently.
We are also learning about learning.
We discuss how to be an effective learner, and how to take responsibility for our learning. We realize that in order to "Grow Our Brains," we have to take risks and persevere through challenges. We recently "Close Read" two videos that led to deep thinking and eye-opening discussions about our role as learners. Our discoveries impact our thinking and learning everyday in our classroom.
The Broken Escalator
The "Broken Escalator" video reminds us to look at a problem carefully and recognize when we have the ability to solve on our own. We ask, "How can we get ourselves off the broken escalator?" We take pride in our abilities as we "find our way" independently.
Austin's Butterfly
~What does it feel like to work hard?
~What does it take to produce quality work?
~How can we feel proud of the work we do?
We watched "Austin's Butterfly" then brainstormed a list of strategies to help us work hard and produce quality work.
~What does it feel like to work hard?
~What does it take to produce quality work?
~How can we feel proud of the work we do?
We watched "Austin's Butterfly" then brainstormed a list of strategies to help us work hard and produce quality work.
We also came up with a "recipe" for giving honest and specific feedback:
We use the "Butterfly Scale" to make decisions about the level of effort needed whenever we begin a new task. We ask, "Where do we want this work to fall on the butterfly scale?" Why? What do we need to do to get there? We stop to monitor along the way and make adjustments when needed.
Feeling proud of our accomplishments is well worth the time and effort!