tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492136136099278542.post3341452967258637525..comments2023-10-22T06:38:08.839-04:00Comments on Inquiring Minds: Mrs. Myers' Kindergarten: Noticing Learning Opportunities During PlayMrs Myers Inquiring Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280387662860144101noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492136136099278542.post-40930994101088606532013-12-06T16:18:25.650-05:002013-12-06T16:18:25.650-05:00Hi Chris!
I am so sorry it has taken so long to re...Hi Chris!<br />I am so sorry it has taken so long to reply! I modeled how to make a plan for quite a while. We started out just making pictures and labeling them. Now they have a form that has a place for what their project is, what materials they need, and their design. Having them start out verbally is a good idea. Usually they congregate in a space and start talking and then they plan together. I have been modeling whole group how to make a plan as we have planned projects together. For example, they wanted to create a bakery in our home living area, so we created a plan whole group using the same form they use. I used their input to draw the design. We all came up with a list of materials to gather. It really makes them organize their thoughts. If you see my post about their masquerade masks, you will see how closely they followed their plans. I am convinced that if they had not made a plan first, they would have just thrown glitter and feathers all over their masks. I have had to limit the number of kids in each area. I only have enough blocks for two structures so only two kids or teams can be in that area. Same with legos, K'nex, and 3-D shapes. Before we start, I tell them to think of a plan and a back up plan in case the area they want to go to is full. The plans are just sketches, labels and lists of materials so they do not take too much time. I do have a few kids who fight me on making plans. And a few places only need a verbal or mental plan. This is the first time I have tried this so I am still figuring it all out myself. Do I make the kids all make plans? Can some just tell me their plan? Still not sure! Let me know how it goes for you! You may be able to help me out!<br />Sincerely,<br />Darla MyersMrs Myers Inquiring Mindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08280387662860144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492136136099278542.post-56215777761600116332013-12-06T16:05:07.456-05:002013-12-06T16:05:07.456-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words Karen!
Since...Thank you so much for your kind words Karen!<br />Sincerely,<br />Darla MyersMrs Myers Inquiring Mindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08280387662860144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492136136099278542.post-81584240961342769562013-11-11T14:42:51.720-05:002013-11-11T14:42:51.720-05:00Darla,
I love how they are creating plans for thei...Darla,<br />I love how they are creating plans for their learning. Can you tell me how you introduced the "plan making" with your class. Also, how long do you have them work on their planning? Finally, do you have them verbally tell you their plans first so that if more than one child wants to work in certain areas you could encourage a "team" plan? Also, do you limit the number of students that can work on the same plan? (What do you do when too many children want to work with the blocks, for example? I would love to try this with my students, but I am struggling with these questions.<br />Thanks,<br />Chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968295510262257969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492136136099278542.post-58882506470657448832013-11-10T12:39:10.774-05:002013-11-10T12:39:10.774-05:00Thank you for the pictures! I am placed into a ELK...Thank you for the pictures! I am placed into a ELKP classroom as a teacher candidate and if you have any suggestions of ideas that you would like sharing that would be great....keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266840068403114710noreply@blogger.com