Red Letter Day!
Today was a red letter day in my Wrinkles class! Cristian started reading the English that I was writing for him. I mean REALLY reading and understanding what he was reading. WOW! What a moment! He and I were grinning like cheshire cats because the light bulbs were coming on everywhere! I love working with these kids. They are so excited about Super Thinker visiting their weblogs - and yes, they are sure Super Thinker is a teacher! Why are we such dead give aways? We aren’t wearing signs so what gives? Don’t answer…..
I really like the Idioms Are Fun site that I have created. It is simple. Yet, the kids are getting so much out of it. I am going to start trying to think of more ideas like that. I think we could do a better job of getting other educators to start if we can come up with simple ideas that are effective.
Yep, it was a red letter day in Georgia! The only down side is I have to wait until next year to see them again!
December 18th, 2003 at 5:41 pm
Your students are soooo fabulous! I’m so impressed with their writing. I learned about CNN Student News for the first time from one of your students who blogged that she’s been watching it since 3rd grade and that it has really helped her make connections in her writing! And it really shows in the writing–the kids are clear, use facts and details, AND do so in their own unique style, some more journalistic than others, but still, much more accomplished than I would have imagined. SuperThinker is learning alot about the blogging that is possible with elementary school kids–Bravo, Anne!
P.S. My 5th grade teacher would love to have her students comment on your students’ blogs after the Christmas break. I smell a little cross country collaboration here…What do you think?
December 18th, 2003 at 9:09 pm
Cross country collaboration sounds great. Let’s do it!
December 19th, 2003 at 5:39 pm
Okay, when class resumes in January, I’ll begin by taking the students online to view your student blogs, pick one, and comment. We’ll have to set up a class blog but I wish I had Manilla to work with! Oh well, I’ll get one up and running!