Holy cow, it is hard to believe that June is already halfway over. Why oh why does summer have to go by so fast? So far this summer I have spent A LOT of time outside with my girls. They are fish and would spend all day, everyday in the pool.
Over the past year, thanks in large part to pinterest, I have heard and seen a lot about whole brain teaching. The little bits and pieces that I saw intrigued me and I want to learn and know more. I love trying new things in the classroom and I am really stoked to try this out next year. I got the book Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids by Chris Biffle. I find it interesting that the little things they are suggesting you add to your routine can make such a big difference in motivating children and getting them to be productive. I have to say, I am a bit skeptical as the author claims that this has been tested and worked in grades k-college. I am not too far removed from college and I don't think that I would have bought in to this system. But, I think it is perfect for elementary, especially first grade.
Here is a seven minute video to show whole brain teaching in action. A-MAZING!
I love how organized this teacher is. She has everything planned out and ready to go and the kids are so focused.
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