Look who's talking!
PreK: Focus on metacognition. I think: Thinking about thinking, or metacognition, can be a powerful educational strategy. But first students must be aware that they are thinking! Have students draw what they are thinking in a thought bubble. Then have them tell you what they are thinking. Record their dictation in a speech bubble. Take it to the next level by displaying the speech and thought bubbles with pictures of the students so it looks like they are thinking and speaking.
Grades 1 and 2: Focus on sentences.
What would the box say? Take a moment to identify a few inanimate objects in your classroom. What if the pencils, clock, or chairs could talk? What would they say? What would they think? Challenge students to write one sentence that they imagine one of these objects might think or say. It's only a sentence so it's a great chance to revise and shoot for perfect spelling, punctuation, and grammar. When their sentence is just right, allow students to carefully copy the sentence onto a printable post it and display it by their object. For added fun, invite the principal or a buddy class in to find the post it speech bubbles. Then have either the author or finder read it aloud...remember to read it in character!
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Meet Beth and Curtis!Presidential Award-Winning teacher and hula hoop fanatic, Beth loves bringing real world science to kids! Beth is fascinated by engineering challenges, technology, and outdoor learning spaces. After 25 years teaching kindergarten, she’s excited to share her passion and experience on-line with classrooms from around the world! Archives
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