Have you ever NOT been excited about teaching a subject
during the day? Well, this is how I have felt about math this year. First, the
time of the day is just awful; right after lunch/recess. When the kids come in
they are high off of recess and have a hard time sitting still. Then their food
starts digesting, and I feel like Ferris Bueller, “What’s 10 + 6?... Anyone?...
Anyone?... 16!” Like the students, I feel SO sleepy and no matter how
hard I try to be enthusiastic I feel like I am not fooling anyone.
One thing I have tried that has been successful during this
time, is Whole Brain Teaching strategies.
I was inspired by this You Tube video I found on Pinterest, and I have
never looked back:
The students and I have so much fun with this, and we do a
lot of movement with our bodies to help fight the after-lunch fatigue as well. I
just started a book study with my teaching partners on this little number:
So far so good, and I will write a short review as soon as I
finish. I suggest you all get yourself a copy! Your classroom will never be the
same :)
Happy Monday!
Abby, Katelyn & Liesel
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