Writing on Anchor Charts
Next time, I hope to improve my handwriting by writing on a flat surface (not while the chart is displayed and hanging). In my future practice, I intend to frequently utilize anchor charts. They are excellent references for students and allow them to use visual cues while working independently. I plan to have students contribute to the creation of the chart, as well as keep their own charts in their corresponding notebooks. My charts will be color coordinated, eye catching, print rich and illustrated. Below, I have included inspirational examples of colorful, engaging and useful anchor charts I have found from various sources on Pinterest.
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Adapting the Learning Environment for English language learner's needs.My CT speaks Spanish, not fluently, but enough to translate and direct the ELL's in our classroom. During small group reading instruction, my CT will communicate important words to the 2 language learners in the low-level group. Although I am working on acquiring conversational Spanish, I found a decorative way to accommodate our learning environment to meet the young learner's needs. Every educator should expect to have students from other cultures whose families speak a different language at home. It is important to be mindful of these students and to accomodate your instructional practice and shared environment to meet their unique learning needs. Incorporating new languages, color coordination and visual representations in the classroom will meet various learning styles and needs. By labeling the morning and afternoon mailboxes in both English and Spanish, students are able to make connections between the languages. The exposure will benefit English speaking natives and English language learners. Also, the accompanying mailbox provides a visual clue for students. By labeling the student's desk teams with the Spanish match to their color designation, learners are given visual and text-based clues for translation. Including a translation for the rules and procedures promotes ELL's comfort, as well as a feeling of community support and ownership in the classroom. In my future classroom, I hope to offer students a vibrant environment that promotes literacy and language acquisition. I will accomplish this through the inclusion of lots of real life photographs, interactive word walls and student-created anchor charts and work displays. We will display books we've read and enjoyed. I would like to have students make the labels themselves, in a language of their choosing.
Good morning, 4th grade! Have a SWEET day!In the morning, my CT casually greets students as she notices them in the classroom. In order to make my students feel appreciated, welcome and important in the classroom, I stood by the door and greeted each learner individually. Starting at 7:30am, I welcomed all my 4th graders into the room with a big smile and cheerful "Good Morning," as I gave them the bags pictured below. Making students feel welcome is a necessary start to fostering a supportive classroom environment. Getting to know the learners interests, goals and future aspirations is essential to engaging students, as well as considering their preferences and building on their background knowledge.
interest groups will build community and further learner's social skills. Below, I have included some activities that will allow me to get to know my future learners better and build community in the classroom.
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