Rochelle I really enjoyed your article. I think the video could be used to inspire other students in a classroom to perserveer as a student. Perseverance is a main component of the Common core standards so this would be easily a great intro into any lesson. This story is also very relatable to the students in that they are always wanted to draw, construct or design something that is interesting to them. Say you did use a video to introduce a topic then you can have students write about their creation, do math to figure out the measurements or even create logos or phrase to go along with his or her creation.
Rochelle, I think this is such a cute read aloud and activity. Not only does this read aloud teach students to be better readers, it also has an inquiry based learning component that allows students to create and build something that is such a big part of their lives. Playgrounds, games, arcades, etc. are all things that kids love and find important. Relating their learning to things that are important parts of their lives, keeps them engaged and makes them want to focus and try their best!
Rochelle, I really liked the message behind the read aloud book. I think it is so important for students to understand that things don't always go the way you want them to, or the way you had planned. It's important to keep going, and to keep trying when this happens. This can relate to creating something, or just to understanding a math concept. Sometimes things don't go as we hoped, and that's a part of life that we need to become comfortable with.
Rochelle, I think this is a great read aloud for teachers of all grade levels. Just recently I was in a 2nd grade classroom where a student became frustrated with a math lesson and completely fell apart. It is important for students to learn how to persevere and that it is okay when they have to work hard on their work in order to make sure they either understand, or complete it the way they desire. This is for all grade levels since students in fifth grade become easily frustrated with work they can not understand or complete, as do adults! Our students have so much outside pressure placed on them by parents, coaches, and teachers not to mention the pressure they place upon themselves. It is important they know it is okay to work at something numerous times in order to complete what is needed. I have told students this is often when best work is produced, and remembered longer! All students can be motivated and inspired by Cain's masterpiece!
Rochelle, What an inspiring classroom activity and video! I love the message behind this. In a time where so much emphasis is placed on high stakes testing in the classroom, it is refreshing to find an activity that encourages students to take risks and welcome the potential of failure. I believe that especially in the primary grades, students need to learn that it is okay to make mistakes! These mistakes equip us with the tools needed to persevere through difficult problems that we are bound to encounter! Caine's story shows how we can all use our creativity when problem solving. It is great to see Caine receive the recognition that he deserves! His ability to create something so intricate out of ordinary materials is just one example of the great potential that each student beholds. As future teachers, it is our job to provide them with the opportunities to explore this potential within our classrooms!
I loved the message that this video portrays, it is so inspiring and encouraging. It is a perfect book that directly relates to obstacles that they go through, and helps them learn about perseverance, something they will need in their lives in the future. Books such as these have such great underlying messages, that teach them something greater beyond what is printed in the text. I believe that is so important in primary classrooms, where young children are constantly fearful of doing something wrong. It is important for students to learn, at a young age, that not everything will always work out perfectly and that if it doesn't, to ensure them that it is okay and to provide them with the encouragement to try again.
Rochelle I really enjoyed your article. I think the video could be used to inspire other students in a classroom to perserveer as a student. Perseverance is a main component of the Common core standards so this would be easily a great intro into any lesson. This story is also very relatable to the students in that they are always wanted to draw, construct or design something that is interesting to them. Say you did use a video to introduce a topic then you can have students write about their creation, do math to figure out the measurements or even create logos or phrase to go along with his or her creation.
ReplyDeleteRochelle, I think this is such a cute read aloud and activity. Not only does this read aloud teach students to be better readers, it also has an inquiry based learning component that allows students to create and build something that is such a big part of their lives. Playgrounds, games, arcades, etc. are all things that kids love and find important. Relating their learning to things that are important parts of their lives, keeps them engaged and makes them want to focus and try their best!
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ReplyDeleteI really liked the message behind the read aloud book. I think it is so important for students to understand that things don't always go the way you want them to, or the way you had planned. It's important to keep going, and to keep trying when this happens. This can relate to creating something, or just to understanding a math concept. Sometimes things don't go as we hoped, and that's a part of life that we need to become comfortable with.
Rochelle,
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great read aloud for teachers of all grade levels. Just recently I was in a 2nd grade classroom where a student became frustrated with a math lesson and completely fell apart. It is important for students to learn how to persevere and that it is okay when they have to work hard on their work in order to make sure they either understand, or complete it the way they desire. This is for all grade levels since students in fifth grade become easily frustrated with work they can not understand or complete, as do adults! Our students have so much outside pressure placed on them by parents, coaches, and teachers not to mention the pressure they place upon themselves. It is important they know it is okay to work at something numerous times in order to complete what is needed. I have told students this is often when best work is produced, and remembered longer! All students can be motivated and inspired by Cain's masterpiece!
Rochelle,
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring classroom activity and video! I love the message behind this. In a time where so much emphasis is placed on high stakes testing in the classroom, it is refreshing to find an activity that encourages students to take risks and welcome the potential of failure. I believe that especially in the primary grades, students need to learn that it is okay to make mistakes! These mistakes equip us with the tools needed to persevere through difficult problems that we are bound to encounter! Caine's story shows how we can all use our creativity when problem solving. It is great to see Caine receive the recognition that he deserves! His ability to create something so intricate out of ordinary materials is just one example of the great potential that each student beholds. As future teachers, it is our job to provide them with the opportunities to explore this potential within our classrooms!
I loved the message that this video portrays, it is so inspiring and encouraging. It is a perfect book that directly relates to obstacles that they go through, and helps them learn about perseverance, something they will need in their lives in the future. Books such as these have such great underlying messages, that teach them something greater beyond what is printed in the text. I believe that is so important in primary classrooms, where young children are constantly fearful of doing something wrong. It is important for students to learn, at a young age, that not everything will always work out perfectly and that if it doesn't, to ensure them that it is okay and to provide them with the encouragement to try again.
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