Small Group Reading Instruction
I cannot believe I am nearing the end of week 6 in kindergarten. Wow, how time flies.
The past week has been great so far. The students are really starting to develop and are starting to feel comfortable in kindergarten. Mrs. Swann decided this week would be a great review week, I agree. There is a very wide range of ability levels in our classroom. This week was designated to review and assess, review and assess.
The key componets of this week have included: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, I, am, little, the (in reading) and one, 1, two, 2, three, 3, blue, red, and green (in math). The students not only need to know the letter but the sign and sound for each letter in phonics. Some of the lower level students are still struggling with some of the concepts, but are progressing. It is very exciting to see one of those children really get it and know those letters!
I am still doing math time with the students. This week we are working on graphing (picture graphs, real graphs, bar graphs) and patterns. I am still working on the best teaching methods and ways to teach the material. I do have a hard time with the large group instruction, and I am considering better ways for classroom management during that time. I also want to be better at allowing the students to be actively involved in the large group instruction, but also be able to keep the students under control. They tend to get out of hand quickely, especially in the afternoon. Math is always before or after a specialist, so the students are always pretty wound up during math time. :)
I am excited to be taking on Morning Circle time next week. I am also excited to have my Action Research under way starting this week! (See Action Reasearch posting for more info).
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2 comments:
Hi Kristen! I would think the K-Kids have learned a lot about school and they're still riding their enthusiasm at this age. I can imagine having difficulties with the large group, as I rmember observing Lindsay in that room. The tables, which work good for small groups, is sometimes a detriment for whole class as the kids are not always watching you but focused on what's in front of them on the table. But the tables provide room for activities, so there are tradeoffs.
I like how you are recording specific letters/math issues and getting a sense for what the class is having challenges with.
Yeah, it's Week 6 - it will fly by. Keep going! You're doing great. I love the pictures, too.
Dear Kristin,
It's Friday!!!!!! You are doing a super job. The children love you as was evident during parent teacher conference. The parents all said, "She Loves Ms. Boden." I really feel left out.( ha). I am sorry that today was so stressfull. Think of some management issues this weekend. You will continue to improve each week. The Children really love all the graphing and I appreciate all you input.
D. Swann
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