scaffolding: “A teaching strategy in which instruction begins at a level encouraging students’ success and provides the right amount of support to move students to a higher level of understanding. “
~http://gse.berkeley.edu
As teachers, we try very hard to instill independence in our students, while providing the support they still need. It’s a tricky balance between the two, as you can imagine. We are now in Term 3, and the balance will start to tip a little more towards independence.
You will notice this week’s homework sheet is no longer typed by me. Students will now spend time on Monday afternoons writing in their assignments, and thinking of what is coming ahead this week, both in and out of school.
However, I know how frustrating it can be when my own children write (or don’t write) assignments in their planner, and I have NO CLUE what it means!! So, I will continue to post typed homework assignments on the blog.
You can support your child by checking his or her homework sheet, to see it is filled in completely. If there are any unclear assignments, encourage your child to come to school and ask me. Taking Responsibility for Learning is a valuable skill that is hard to teach, but at this point in the year, all students are catching on…
🙂 Be sure to send in those signed report card envelopes so I can fill them up again on the last day of school. Thank you!
🙂 We will have several field trips coming up this spring. If you plan on helping out, be sure your CORI form is up to date. I’ll share dates as they become available.
🙂 The evening of May 29 is our 3rd Grade Living Wax Museum. Though you have no details, yet – be sure to save the date – it’s a BIG deal!
Smile Brighter,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl4g7T5gw1M
Did you hear about the upcoming Blueberry Fundraiser?? Check it out!!
