"A Child needs encouragement like a plant needs water" Kelly Bartlett (Positive Discipline)
When commenting on a piece of writing or art it may be helpful to start with one of the following stems:
- I wonder ....
- I really like this because ....
- This makes me remember .... This reminds me....
- I can tell you worked hard because ....
- I noticed ...
Try to avoid - "Good Job", "Way to Go!" , "Nice Work" - while these comments are meant well, the goal is to provide feedback that invites us think about something, consider a change, or move in another direction. Positive comments that encourage, help children feel capable and connect us closer to each other.
Kindergarten Country Studies
Ms. Cryan - India
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Ms. Mark - Peru
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Ms. Yokoyama - Japan
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Digital Citizenship Glogs
Our students need your feedback! In order to comment on a student's Glog you must be logged into Glogster. A special login for parents has been created -
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Non-Fiction Glogs
Creating and Collaborating: A New Shift
This evening is an opportunity to explore different social applications used by Queen Anne Elementary students. I believe that sharing our work with friends, family and yes, even strangers is a good thing. We're giving our kids a real audience, inviting encouragement, feedback, and connections. Please take time to look at a few projects and leave a comment.
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Take time tonight and look at some of the projects - we're just getting started! Whether it's a comment to your child or another, it can go a long way and have lasting results. VoiceThreads - Book Talks (complete collection - some are Work in Progress) • White Mountain • Percy Jackson and the Olympians • Ranger's Apprentice • Slob - That Letter Stands For .... (For the emergent reader add to the word bank) Glogster - Interactive Posters, created by third graders. These posters highlight different elements of non fiction. Again, your feedback is valuable. To Comment: Log in as QAEParent / treehouse Kindergarden e-Folios (KLearners) - As a parent of a child entering kindergaten soon - this is what I dream about seeing. I want to connect in all ways to my child's growth. Fifth Grade e-Folios (treehouse) - Check out blog entries - specifically "why I am great" - see the comments. A Story Before Bed - Preview a story, read it for your child's classroom virtual bookshelf. Connect with the classroom in a huge way. Copy and paste your child's email (below) using PASSWORD: reader |
Installing the VoiceThread and Story Before Bed App on your iPhone and iPad can add meaningful value to the devise. My daughter Madeline loves to listen to parents read, especially when there is a child sitting in the lap making faces.
Upcoming Parent Ed Nights
Education Apps for Your Devises Digital Citizenship, Cyber bullying and Privacy |
