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Counting Collections Math

Tiles and Cubes and Bears, Oh My!

by Holly Hodges

Yesterday we began using Counting Collections in our classroom. I was introduced to this idea at a district PD a week ago that focused on Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) in math. The idea was simple: Get children to use problem-solving …

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Responsive Classroom

How Responsive is Your Classroom?

by Holly Hodges

Day 2 is over, and I am not as tired as yesterday! I actually worked out when I got home, what is wrong with this picture?! I’m feeling energetic and excited about the start of this year. It helps that …

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Being pulled from my role to sub has been a normal Being pulled from my role to sub has been a normal part of my routine lately. I’ve taught almost every grade level at some point this year. After only teaching kindergarten my entire career, it’s been 🙃🙃🙃. I don’t really even know what a real day-in-the-life of an instructional coach is yet! But here are some bright sides: • I’ve gotten to know so many students at this (very big) school! • I get to teach and try some things that I couldn’t do with kinders. • I feel like an integral part of the school team. • I’ve forced myself to learn to roll with things, not be in total control, and not need a detailed plan. I could be super negative or stressed, but this year is NOT normal and we are all hands on deck. I’m making lemonade 🍋 (This pic is from a day subbing in K when a kiddo said, “Look Ms. Hodges! I made you!” ☺️)
Getting routines back in place after winter break Getting routines back in place after winter break is always a challenge, but this piece of advice from The Power of Our Words @responsiveclass is a great way to reinforce the behaviors you want to see! If you notice students taking a longer time to clean up, talking more loudly during rotations, or forgetting to clean up materials, try positive framing. How it sounds: • First, notice the behavior you want to reframe. “It sounds really loud while you’re working.” • Then, give the desired behavior and link it to your class promise or expectations. “We decided that during rotations, our voice level should be a 1 or 2.” • Last, use positive reframing when you notice students changing their behavior. “I notice many of you lowering your voices. Because you’re quieter, we’re able to stay focused and get our work done.” When students see the why behind their behaviors, they’re more likely to change them when needed. It’s not just because the grown up wants them to! It’s because they directly benefit from the desired behavior. #responsiveclassroom #teacherlanguage
This whiteboard on my door is where I usually writ This whiteboard on my door is where I usually write down all the classrooms I’ll be in for the day. I think for the foreseeable future I’m just going to write pleas to the universe and questions no one has the answer to 🙃
Last year was definitely one of the most memorable Last year was definitely one of the most memorable years of my career. I started the year struggling as a virtual kindergarten teacher and had one of the lowest periods of my teaching experience. My mental health swung the complete opposite way when we returned to in-person learning, and I realized just how much I love being with kids. The summer proved to be one heck of a test of my will, and I still can’t believe I had the guts to follow my plan to leave the classroom after ten years. August was wild, being offered a coaching job the day before the school year began, teaching for 8 days, making sure my former student teacher turned new kinder teacher felt comfortable in my/her classroom, and starting a new job at a new school. The fall was full of exciting moments, but there were lots of “what the hell am I doing?” thoughts as I had pangs of regret for leaving the classroom. Sprinkle in the ever-changing pandemic and I’d say 2021 was quite the ride. I decided not to make a resolution or even an intention for this year. All I ask for is that I’m healthy, happy, and ready for whatever comes next. This account has always been an outlet for me, and I appreciate those of you who are still here even though my title has changed. Thank you 💛💛💛
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