Students in Ms. Ella's class were immersed in finger painting their favorite mode of transportation. They had just finished their morning circle time where they've been learning all about the many different kinds of transportation in our city. Just look at the chart at the bottom of this blog and you will be amazed at some of the words students will be able to share the moment you ask a question in regards to transportation.
I was listening to some of the conversations taking place in the classroom and some students were sharing about the details they were making or adding to their painting. Alessandro was showing me his truck and Quinn was working on making a jet airplane. I guess my favorite moment was when they needed more of a visual reminder of what their mental image looked like and they asked Ms. Ella for assistance. It was a great moment to hear her pull them back and use each moment as a learning experience, taking them once more to the classroom chart.
Alessandro added details to his truck.
He was so proud to share with me his gigantic truck.
Quinn was really engaged with his jet but wanted to really add more details and make it so much more like the one on the classroom chart. He was completely engaged in conversation with Ms. Ella about what shapes could be used to really make his jet come to life.
Students were referring back to the classroom chart, to the lessons they've had this week, and reviewing conversations about transportation with Ms. Ella and one another. As a school that has been chosen to have the Social and Emotional Track this year, I am a witness to the wonderful ways students are working together, reaching out to help one another, listening to each other and making one another feel really important when they ask questions, have something to say or have something like their amazing work to share. Great job, teachers!!!!
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Blog written by Angeline Duran
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