Here is a picture of my field notes from this week. These were my biggest take aways this week:
- Most of the time the children really ARE doing what they are supposed to be doing!
- Yes, there is some talking, but they are quiet and not disruptive.
- This week one student (Brittney) was off task quite a bit during her time at Working On Writing. She had wasted about 10-12 minutes of her time with talking to her partner, and then rolling the idea dice. I did give her one correction, and she got busy right away.
- Even though this was a disruption to my group, and not encouraged by Daily Five, it is absolutely okay with me. It was one quick redirect that did not take away from my group, and then she got right back on track. I can handle this!!
I took a couple of pictures today. One of Sam during read to self. He was absolutely PRECIOUS! He was reading, following the expectations, and looked like he was enjoying himself while he was reading! Then, I also took a picture of Brittney while she was actually writing, and then a picture of her writing. She still had a pretty good writing product even though she wasted 10 minutes of her 20-25 minute writing time.
I love the comment you made about having to redirect a student one time. I am totally with you- if it is just one time and the student gets busy, that's great! :) We both teach 1st grade and could probably trade some great ideas. I love the pictures you included of the kids on task. I would like to put some of my field notes on my blog... did you have to take a pic and upload that way?
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