https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g en-us 2023-03-01 18:41:10 UTC 2023-05-12 16:57:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png herbertl11 https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2586125528 Project flow:
This week was just ice breakers but everything seemed to flow nicely. The kids seemed very engaged in everyones activities and stayed very interacted throughout our time. No one was afraid to get to know their peers and did great jobs following instruction.

What would you change if you needed to teach this lesson again? Why?
I would probably bring the kids to a different environment. Each of our ice breakers took place on the same spot on the field, so the kids were standing in the same place for the entire hour. It would have been nice for one activity outside, one at the picnic tables, one inside the barn, etc, just a scenery change I feel could keep them more interested. 

What were the results of your assessment. Kylie seemed to be a little shy, where the 2 boys were more outgoing. Working on activities to fit both of their personalities will be beneficial for the future at the farm with them. Overall, everyone was well behaved and did a great job following instruction and met expectations.

Would you characterize this experience as a positive one or not for you? And the students?
I would definitely consider this to be positive. It was rewarding to overhear the kids talking about how much fun they had during the games, as we want their time at the farm to be enjoyable. It also taught me new ways to learn about my students and what works well for them. I'm glad everyone had a good first day.]]> 2023-05-10 22:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2586125528 herbertl11 https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588942642 Project flow:
This weeks activity was to have the kids use their outside resources to make a nest. It started with a reading/worksheet and progressed into walking on the back trails to gather supplies. The activity flowed smoothly and the order of events worked to explains some context before having the kids dive right into it. 

What would you change if you needed to teach this lesson again? Why?
I would probably change the introduction to the activity. The reading was quite long and you could tell the kids attentions were slipping from the work. A shorter reading might help to keep their interest and engagement up if we were to do this lesson again. I felt the reading was appropriate for their grade levels, but a bit lengthy when it comes to a fun outdoors assignment. 

What were the results of your assessment?
The results were great. Our group was extremely excited to walk the path and build their nests. They had a lot of fun working as a team, and also making their own individual nests. You could tell they were engaged and even asked if we could come back to it the following week! Overall, everyone was well behaved and did a great job following instruction and met expectations. We could get a better idea of their problem solving skills and what activities they feel more inclined to participate in.

Would you characterize this experience as a positive one or not for you? And the students?
I would definitely consider this week to also be positive. Seeing our group interested in their task was a rewarding feeling for both us and our students. You could tell they opened up and had a lot of fun this day. This activity was positive for the students and I feel it made them eager to come back again next week. ]]> 2023-05-12 16:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588942642 herbertl11 https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588950122 Project flow:
This week was a clock based assignment. The kids had to read a clock and time each other running across the field, using addition and subtraction to compare data. The kids were definitely more engaged towards the end where it got a little more fun for them, but overall it flowed nicely and we had a good learning experience!

What would you change if you needed to teach this lesson again? Why?
Now knowing the level of our kids, I would probably start off making sure we all had an understanding of basic addition and subtracting, using easier problems to ease into the activity. 

What were the results of your assessment?
Our results showed the kids have more interest in hands on activity, rather than a sit down worksheet. They felt more encouraged to participate when it became a competition with a reward. Some students needed more help than others to accurately read and answer the word problems. Overall, everyone was well behaved for the most part, and did a great job following instruction. They struggled at certain points to stay on task and meet expectations, but tried their best and enjoyed the experience in the end.

Would you characterize this experience as a positive one or not for you? And the students?
It was both positive and negative at time. The kids really enjoyed the racing part and had a lot of fun competing against each other. On the other hand, it was really difficult to get them engaged in the intro worksheet and a lot struggled to stay engaged when it came to doing math/reading the clock. They just wanted to run around and had no interest in using their knowledge after the school day.]]> 2023-05-12 16:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588950122 herbertl11 https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588967848 Project flow:
For todays activity we focused on our senses. We first went over what they are and the students gave some examples for each category. They got  a coloring worksheet and got to draw something they love in a box for each sense (ex: Taste- ice cream, Smell- flowers, See- a sunset, etc.) Lastly, they went on a scavenger hunt that was based on finding this they would use their senses for (ex: something rough, something that smells sweet, something big, something colorful, etc). Overall I feel this activity flowed extremely smooth.

What would you change if you needed to teach this lesson again? Why?
I honestly would not change anything. I feel it worked very well for our kids interests as they got to be on their feet exploring, yet also learning and meeting a standard. They stayed interested and engaged, seeming eager to complete their scavenger hunt. 

What were the results of your assessment?
The results were great. You could tell the students were really thinking and working hard to complete the scavenger hunt. I was able to question my students beforehand on their knowledge of their senses along with texture, and watch them improve over the hour. You could tell they really understood this topic on a deeper level than just strictly finding what's on the list.

Would you characterize this experience as a positive one or not for you? And the students?
Todays experience was positive. I love finding an activity where the kids get to explore outside. It was very nice out today and they got to walk the trail that leads to the pond— which they have been asking to do since the first day! They were well behaved today and stayed together as a group for the entire activity. It was also positive for the kids. I could tell in their excitement when they completed their hunt. You could tell they were proud of themselves and felt confident in the activity.]]> 2023-05-12 16:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/herbertl11/9oymd1zxin1afg2g/wish/2588967848