Last week Kinder researched police officers. Then we were lucky to have Trooper Lopez come talk to the kids and share lots of information. We even got to see his vehicle! Thank you State Trooper Lopez @torisee11! @ParkwayBulldogs#mpesleadstheway#kindercan
A4: “In an effort to “help” prepare them for reading tests, we starve readers.” This resonates with me because often times, we are hurting kids more than helping them, when we are striving for the opposite. Students need choice and variety to learn #readicidempes
A3: My kinders are pretty much interested in any book b/c reading is so new and exciting for them right now. BUT I have a variety of books for them to choose from, allow time for independent reading every single day and try to make each text engaging for them #readicidempes
A2: Reading and writing fit hand in hand - the graph shows that reading a variety of texts for fun will increase a students writing. It’s so important for students to have a broad range of reading experience and not only test prep curriculum #readicidempes
A1: If you want a child to eat, they have to be interested in the food they’re eating. If you want a child to read, they have to be interested in the book they’re reading. Students are more likely to love reading if they enjoy what they’re reading #readicidempes
A3: My biggest takeaway is that we, as educators, must find a way to dig deeper into the material taught instead of simply touching on each standard and moving on for time sake. We need our kids to be thinkers, not memorizers #readicidempes
A2: Most all kinders LOVE reading while many 4th graders dislike it. The difference is reading is new, exciting, and fun in kinder. By 4th grade, the pressure of testing and how well students can read and understand has began to sink in #readicidempes
A1: My kinders LOVE getting the chance to read! It is new and exciting to them! However, as students get older, I have seen the struggling readers begin to dislike reading while the strong readers continue to love reading #readicidempes
So proud of this Super Blood Moon observer! She did a wonderful job retelling the phases of the Blood Moon by using her Observation Log! Way to go! @BrenhamElem#thisisBES#kidtweet#bessteam
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Fleming’s family. We are thankful for the time he spent at Brenham Elementary serving our students and community.