Musings of a Teacher

A day in the life of a teacher can turn to mush unless we share and reflect, have a sense of humor about it and, most importantly, revel in it! Thus, this is a space to revel in my fullfillments as a teacher and the accomplishments of my students; and to share and reflect on lessons and teachable moments. I hope to inspire others a bit at a time and to have a space where I can peek back on my musings as reminders of why I do what I do...because there are so many reasons...

Monday, May 16, 2011

Picture Problems

We created a chart that graphed information. The students came up with several observations about what we could learn from our graph.

Next, the students created their own picture problems (math word problems) for their peers to solve. This was quite a challenge, but once the students got the hang of illustrating their word problem, the took off. Take a look:

There are 4 sharks swimming. 2 sharks are on top. How many are under the rock?

There are 5 whales. 3 are swimming. How many wales are under the rock?

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Teaching Philosophy

Teachers are guides and facilitators who aid in the child's self-construction. My classroom is student-centered, meaning instruction is differentiated to cater to each child's educational needs and interests. In my classroom, individual and group work is encouraged. Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, nurturing atmosphere. As a teacher I model, direct, and stimulate enthusiasm for learning.

A child's physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs and interests are interdependent and equally vital. I recognize that students learn in a variety of ways and I enjoy creating lessons and materials for children to work with that helps them experience concepts being taught.

I also incorporate a social curriculum in my class to encourage children to engage in a safe, kind and respectful manner.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Picture Problems

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