I've always wanted to keep a reflective journal about my teaching but in the hustle and bustle of a busy school day, that seemed to be the first thing to go from list of "to-do's." I'm hopeful that having a place to reflect right in my plan book will encourage me to take time to write down my thoughts and ideas each week. The 2017-2018 Intentional Educator Planner will be just the place!
Category: reflections
Asking Students What Worked
Sometimes we learn a lot by asking students what makes the difference in their lives as learners.
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Five Questions for Reflection
Thinking back over the year, what do you hope to continue or change before students return in the fall?
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How Do We Help Students Find Their Why?
At first, pride filled my heart, but as I continued to watch, I realized the work ethics I was watching at that moment hadn't been as clear nor intentional throughout the year. The day's show of teamwork could have been the culmination of a year's work, but I knew it was something more.
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Ending the Year with Intention
When this post goes live, there will be just 13 teaching days left in my school year. The end is coming quickly and more than ever, every minute counts. I'm thinking about how to spend each moment with the readers and writers I learn alongside and teach. What will we make time for? What will… Continue reading Ending the Year with Intention
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Students and Goal Setting: My Choice, My Growth, My Responsibility
Asking my students to set their own goals creates one more opportunity for each of them to be in charge of their learning and reflect on their growth as a writer.
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Respect, React, and Write–My Three Reflections
Three important reflections inspired by teaching poetry to fifth-grade writers
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If Your School Year Were a Book: Endings
As the end of this particular school year draws near, you might think about the qualities of your favorite stories to help you plan an ending that is meaningful for your students.
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End of Workshop Share & Reflection Time
Kids learn more when they are given time to reflect on their learning, self-assess, and check in on goals they are working toward. That's what the end of workshop share and reflection time is for, and too often it gets cut short, or left out completely.
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In Thanks: Books That Built a Writing Teacher
What are the books that have shaped you as a teacher of writing? Reflecting today, in thanks, for the authors and books that have influenced my life as a teacher.
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Reflecting: What kind of writer am I?
Before you plan to ask your students to reflect on the kinds of writers they are (for their end-of-year self-assessments), be sure you ask yourself "What kind of writer am I?"
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The Antidote to December Stress: Teach Students to Write about Gratitude
This time of year can be overwhelming, for teachers and students alike. Writing about gratitude is one way to stay present and positive.
