This past week went well. I felt myself becoming even more comfortable with transitions and knowing how to move with the unknown changes a day can bring. Friday evening I spent time in my classroom, making sure I felt organized and had the week ahead planned out with activities for students to do in case they've finished early. I have new math groups posted, and also new expectations to cover Monday morning. Students will have a reading book for the day on their desks at all times, new turn in areas, math group folders, and options for students that finish tasks early.
Over the weekend I focused a lot of time on how to fix Daily 5 in my classroom. Over the past month, I haven't seen any positive changes or growth. Therefore this past weekend I've looked over MAP scores and re-created groups based off of my students scores in foundational skills and vocabulary. I did this because my students seem to be struggling with comprehension and I wasn't seeing full participation in my groups. I also added a new station, writing. This allows for 5 different groups, lowering the group size number. Next, it would be helpful to eliminate the fact that students choose the way they rotate, and just have a choice in what he or she does at the given station. They may cut down on talking in transition and waste less time in the long run.
Goooooo Norah!
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