Going Back to Basics

The past 2 days have been pretty rough in 4th grade. No, ITBS testing isn't too hard, it's that students have forgotten how to follow directions and doing things correctly in class. Tomorrow, as I mentioned to them today, we are going "Back to Basics."

Everyone knows what a good line looks like, they know how to come in quietly, how to keep their hands to themselves. I know this because I have seen it! Starting tomorrow they are going to show it to me. We are going to work on it, even if it means relining up 10 times or re-entering the class over and over until we get it right. It could be ugly :-)

Please talk to your students tonight to talk about how important this is. Yes, there are a few kids who are always doing the right thing and are consistently following directions BUT more often than not, everyone slips up sometimes. I really appreciate your support in this.

In the meantime, we have been doing some amazing art in class this week. Today was especially great because students stepped into help each other as they finished their own projects!  I won't give too much away right now but instead will share a few photos....