Adventures in Learning

As we move into our second school week of 2010, we have been getting back into the groove of daily life again =)  It’s wonderful to be back with the kids and learning about all the fun things they did over break!

Usually on Mondays for Language Art we focus on Peer Reading.  After we finish our daily journal we split up into groups of two or three, find a comfortable spot and get down to some reading.  Students are welcome to sit outside in front of the class or remain inside, it’s their choice.

This has really worked out well!  I find students that usually are hesitant about reading openly in class are much more comfortable when reading with a friend.

Towards the end of class, when everyone has finished reading, we will discuss what we have read as a class or complete a worksheet.  It’s really encouraging to see so many kids excited about reading!

Here are a few pictures from today’s Peer Reading!

Some of the benefits of Peer Reading include;

• Active learning and involvement
• Improving peer interactions through peer motivation and support
• Collaborative Learning
• Public Speaking
• Listening skills
• It’s Fun!

Be Well!