We finally
finished up our End of Grade (EOGs) testing. The kids were exhausted, I was
exhausted, and we needed a little pick me up! Pharrell Williams started us off
as we did a dance line around the room to HAPPY – the line leader choose the
dance move and we all did what they did 🙂
finished up our End of Grade (EOGs) testing. The kids were exhausted, I was
exhausted, and we needed a little pick me up! Pharrell Williams started us off
as we did a dance line around the room to HAPPY – the line leader choose the
dance move and we all did what they did 🙂
After getting
some sillies out I could tell some students still had lingering stress from the
test. In the whirlwind of testing it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important.
some sillies out I could tell some students still had lingering stress from the
test. In the whirlwind of testing it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important.
Not wanting
my kiddos to be upset I knew I had to take advantage of this “teachable
moment.” I started off by asking what are the most important things in life?
Not a single student said tests, assessments, or scores, are you surprised? Of
course not. In pairs students came up with 1 thing in life that’s truly
important to them and then wrote it on our easel.
my kiddos to be upset I knew I had to take advantage of this “teachable
moment.” I started off by asking what are the most important things in life?
Not a single student said tests, assessments, or scores, are you surprised? Of
course not. In pairs students came up with 1 thing in life that’s truly
important to them and then wrote it on our easel.
Ourdiscussion encompassed that yes, we will always do our best on tests. However,
we also know that a big test at the end of each year isn’t why we go to school,
it can’t define us as people, and it won’t be the reason we have a happy life
or not. We spent a while discussing their goals and dreams in life, how they
were going to get there, and what their dream was for the world.
Students
finished our lil discussion by writing notes to loved ones that they
appreciated and creating signs that we hung up in our room. The signs depicted
what they want their career to be and how they’re going to change the world for
the better with whatever they choose to do in life 🙂 Here’s a lil glimpse into their work.
finished our lil discussion by writing notes to loved ones that they
appreciated and creating signs that we hung up in our room. The signs depicted
what they want their career to be and how they’re going to change the world for
the better with whatever they choose to do in life 🙂 Here’s a lil glimpse into their work.
Probably my favorite sign of the day – such a
big heart!
big heart!
…and this little sweetie made my day for
obvious reasons 🙂
obvious reasons 🙂
Easier said than
done: I hope that as you and your students finish up the
year you take time to remember what’s important in life and not let the
stresses of tests take away the fun that school should be! 🙂
done: I hope that as you and your students finish up the
year you take time to remember what’s important in life and not let the
stresses of tests take away the fun that school should be! 🙂
~Shannon
