Reflections of a Teacher : Snoopy and Friends

Sunday, 14 February 2016

FIVE FOR FRIDAY WITH KACEY

http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/five-for-friday-linky-party-february.html

Reading

http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/five-for-friday-linky-party-february.html

Started reading this book today and couldn't put it down. Students in Paul Solarz classroom demonstrate collaboration and student leadership. They are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning. I will be reviewing this book in more detail in the near future and I highly recommend it.

Working on...

An integrated unit for the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"(Bill Martin Jr/ Eric Carle).

Created

A free Valentine's Day product on TPT follow of link below.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-2372492

BE MY VALENTINE FRIEND (SNOOPY AND FRIENDS)
This pack aims to celebrate Valentine's Day with developing friendships amongst your class using the character Snoopy and his friends.

Exhausted

The beginning of the school year is always exhausting for everyone as we settle into our new routine and plan for the year ahead.

Loving

Being part of the blog community. As a newie can't wait to become connected with more bloggers. Thank you Kacey for inviting other bloggers to link up with Five for Friday.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

10 Growth Mindset Strategies for Teachers and Parents

10 Growth Mindset Strategies for Teachers and Parents.

Here is a list of 10 strategies that will promote and encourage a Growth Mindset.

1. Praise Effort rather than a child's ability. As educators and as parents we should praise the process over the end product or result.

2. Allow children to fail and acknowledge imperfections.

3. Try new things with the children that are challenging.

4. Teach children about the brain and how the brain works and learns.

5. Use the word YET.

6. Encourage children to persevere.

7. Demonstrate and view challenges as opportunities.

8. The importance of Practice Practice and Practice.

9. The power of words. Use words that promote and encourage a Growth Mindset.

10. Model Model and Model all of the above.