From the 90 degree heat, to the chill I am experiencing right now (with a frost advisory on the way!), fall is a season that nicely reflects the changes taking place in a classroom.
There are on days and off days, shifting schedules, and unexpected time constraints. Each situation teaches us to be flexible. This lesson is applicable in and out of the classroom and I love being able to address moments when I not only can model flexibility, but help the class understand that they too are demonstrating flexibility as well. This group has shown that they can go with the flow and adapt, and I am so pleased to be a witness to this skill! We need flexibility as we build our literacy routines. We need flexibility when learning new word study activities. We need flexibility as we learn to share our materials. We need flexibility as we work hard to share our stories through writing. We need flexibility when we have guest teachers. Rigidity allows little room for growth, and I am so encouraged by the bravery and flexibility of these first graders! We accomplished much this week, all the while being flexible, and by the holiday weekend will have our final routine of our day in place. I hope you can join us for our woods walk on Thursday and that you all have a wonderful, if not chilly, weekend! Please enjoy some photos of our recent activities, centers, and classroom expectations!
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