chalk it up to problem solving, rigorous thinking, and deep - PowerPoint Presentation

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chalk it up to problem solving, rigorous thinking, and deep levels of discourse

Sandra K. Ellington

Administrative Leadership Development & Life/Leadership Coaching

ske1222@aol.comSlide2

let’s chalk it up to

problem solving

and lively discourse…for ourselves and for our kids

and

let’s

chalk it up

to

creating opportunities

to

visualize

and

manipulate

new ideas

and

create evidence of learning

that will

surprise

, yes, even us adults!!!

and

let’s

chalk it up

to

developing kids

who are curious and motivated to be courageous learners, kids

who are not afraid

, but are

excited about trying

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I remember now how children love to play. I look around and see math and science things disguised as wire, wood and foam, bamboo, colored plastic rings, cardboard tubes, fabric, yarn, and many other things. Let me get my hands on them so

I can play and learn and remember

the child inside of me. W.F. DrewSlide4

CONSTRUCTIVE, EXPLORATORY

, AND

DRAMATIC PLAY is at the heart of early childhood (all levels) education. Play experiences are key to children forming early understandings about the natural world, mathematical and early literacy ideas, and social competence. Yet in many early care and education programs and throughout our society, play is overlooked and undervalued.

Ingrid Chalufour, Walter F. Drew, Sandi Waite-

StupianskySlide5

your turn…let’s play with THINKING…

think! about this problemSlide6

8 minutes

I’m in charge of planning an experience, a MEMORABLE MOMENT for the 2017 New Year’s Eve party and I’m clueless…help me think of something that will be a show-stopper using the toilet-paper holders and colored pencils on your table.

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so…show and tell us about your creations…

Let’s talk: what were you thinking?????Slide8

new problem…

Tier 1 instruction is not being planned and implemented effectively

in classrooms on my campus.Use the chalk and the post-it paper to “CHALK up” a plan to address this issue.Pease post your thinking on the wall when you finish.

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Let’s think about this problem…

New teachers do not know how to START!

Pick up the any two tools (your choice) on your table and create as many ways as you can think of to help with this problem.8 minutesSlide10

Table talk 8 minutesSlide11

let’s reflect…what will you take away?

I learned that I………….......

My responsibility for creating opportunities that call for rigorous thinking and discourse for adults and students is……..

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Thank you, brilliant educators, for playing with us, now go play with your colleagues as you plan, and with your kids as they create extraordinary learning!