After Our Year...

We have been together since January. This picture is from that first semester and I think we look so young! My ideas about education have changed constantly throughout this time. As of today, here is my philosophy:

 

 

My Credo

1.       I believe that there is no correct way to teach, therefore I will utilize the expertise of the staff and students to guide me in my lesson planning and I will not be too discouraged when lessons are “good” for one class and “ineffective” for another.

2.       I believe in literacy, therefore books will be a huge part of my classroom.

3.       I believe in the community, therefore I want to keep my classroom open to families, other classes, community events, etc. I want learning to come from many sources and for families to feel included in their child’s learning.

4.       I believe in a fun classroom, therefore I will do everything I can to change my teaching style to accommodate individuals. I want to make time for silliness and play, no matter the age I am teaching. I want students to leave the day excited to come back for the next.

5.       I believe in keeping a safe and respectful classroom for all individuals, therefore I will work with the students to create a charter that is reflective of the needs of themselves, the school, their families and the community. I will be a clear role model and not accept acts of injustice and meanness in the classroom.

6.       I believe in active learning, therefore I want to create opportunities for students to get up and move around, go outside, and use their hands.

7.       I believe in healthy living, therefore I will work to incorporate nutrition and exercise into my classroom when possible.