I often let my bulletin boards reflect our topic of study and be the result of children's research.? Adding vocabulary, visuals, and even sentence strip statements?allows them to see what we're learning at a glance - as well as anyone else who comes in the room.? Sometimes it's in the form of a graphic organizer I want them to learn to use...other times in the style of a famous artist :)? It's part of the process.? Cooperative groups often take turns designing an "informative" board - kids know what kids will read and understand.? Let them post your procedures, etc. the very first week.? Taking a quick picture and then adding it to your weekly newsletter - also lets parents in on what's happening.
Thanks for what you do. Patty Walters -----Original Message----- From: Janelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:09 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rationale.. I think Debbie Miller talks about organizing the classroom library in Reading With Meaning (I think). I have taught 3rd grade for 4 years and have never had a lingering parent....best of luck! janelle p.s. I too am wondering about kids making the bulletin boards. I want them to do the borders...any ideas from anyone? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Preston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:35 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale.. > I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for > letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own > bulletin boards. > Does anyone remember? > Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried > about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school. > Any ideas? > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
