T1 W5

Focus - Reading Routines and Golden Time

Time management during reading was much better today. I got around and worked with 2 groups. It was helpful having someone to read with Annie and Bonnie. Working with them usually takes up a lot of time as I find that they need a lot of support to understand and complete basic tasks. I need to come up with a routine for them to follow daily during the middle block. Possibly do checklist like Daily 5 but modified for them.

Something else I need to be aware of is how I word comprehension questions. I noticed that children didn't understand what the question was asking them and this led to them interrupting guided reading sessions with other groups.

I introduced Golden time on Monday and talked to the class about how it would work and the expectations to get Golden time. I explained that there were certain tasks that need to be completed by Friday lunchtime in order to participate in golden time and it would be their responsibility to make sure all the work is done. Work usually includes all the Must Do tasks for reading, any blog tasks, as well as 1000 points in Mathletics for that week. On Friday afternoon, Golden time was a success. Children were motivated to finish their work in time to get this reward.

*Note - Golden time is device free time. No one is allowed on a device unless they are finishing off work. Children play board game, card game, draw, colour in, build using lego, skip, create a small skit to share with the class, etc.