We introduced writing today with Mrs. Pace's kindergarten class. The children had a great time. Check out this work sample! We asked the children to use 'real' colors to make a fire safety illustration. Students then used post-it notes to label the beginning sounds...rigorous!!!! You would be amazed what post-it notes and highlighters can do to motivate young writers! Each week we are going to change the writing assignment according to the theme in the classroom. Students will get great inspiration from the books Mrs. Pace reads aloud to her class. Once these routines are established and students are writing and drawing for a sustained amount of time...we have many other mini-lessons planned. We are just as excited as the kids!!!
We introduced writing today with Mrs. Pace's kindergarten class. The children had a great time. Check out this work sample! We asked the children to use 'real' colors to make a fire safety illustration. Students then used post-it notes to label the beginning sounds...rigorous!!!! You would be amazed what post-it notes and highlighters can do to motivate young writers! Each week we are going to change the writing assignment according to the theme in the classroom. Students will get great inspiration from the books Mrs. Pace reads aloud to her class. Once these routines are established and students are writing and drawing for a sustained amount of time...we have many other mini-lessons planned. We are just as excited as the kids!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I did it with my students today and they did a great job!
ReplyDeleteNext week we will try it with our A.I.S. students.