https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm 1. Post at least one common 'Teaching Challenge' (one per post - click plus sign to create post) 2. Respond to at least 3 'Teaching Challenges' with a 'Coaching Response' that includes paraphrasing (click the plus sign to create a second post) 3. Connect each 'Teaching Challenge' with your 'Coaching Response.' (click ፧ on 'Teaching Challenge'; click connect on 'Coaching Response') Remember the possible goals of paraphrasing: - To understand (can validate or help clarify someone’s thinking) - To summarize/organize - To surface an important belief or concrete need en-us 2021-11-11 18:33:11 UTC 2021-11-15 14:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com jiversen https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891370560 "The Inspire Science resource is so overwhelming. There's no way I can cover all of it in a school year. I don't even know where to start"]]> 2021-11-15 14:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891370560 jiversen https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891375345 "The Inspire Science resource is very comprehensive for sure. It is not possible to do it all in one year.  Tell me, what is your favorite part of teaching science? Can I show  you a few aspects of the resource that our teachers have had success with?"]]> 2021-11-15 14:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891375345 rbalestra https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891396725 The Math gap is huge since the return from the pandemic.]]> 2021-11-15 14:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891396725 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891397734 In Kindergarten it is so difficult to use the Inspire workbooks with these young students. They cannot find where they should be or follow along. ]]> 2021-11-15 14:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891397734 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891405180 It is difficult to know where to start given the amount of curriculum we have to cover throughout the day and in all subject areas.]]> 2021-11-15 14:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891405180 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891405686 2021-11-15 14:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891405686 jiversen https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891409950 Much of the the Inspire Science student books are not written in a Kindergarten friendly manner. I have heard this from several of the Kindergarten teachers. I have some simple graphic organizers from to share that might help. ]]> 2021-11-15 14:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891409950 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891410304 Yes, especially this year, it can feel quite overwhelming. Let's look at one unit at a time and see how it can be integrated with other subject areas.]]> 2021-11-15 14:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891410304 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891412045 I understand that you feel overwhelmed, especially this year. Don't worry too much about getting to all of the material, it is more important to meet your students where they are, let's look to see where you could/should begin.]]> 2021-11-15 14:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891412045 rbalestra https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891412349 "The Inspire workbook is challenging with all students, I can't even imagine how challenging it must be for children that young. Have you tried using sticky notes to mark places or large finger pointers?"]]> 2021-11-15 14:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891412349 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891418358 The workbooks are too difficult for the students to navigate. Science should be more "hands on".]]> 2021-11-15 14:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891418358 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891422004 It is a difficult time right now, and I understand how you feel. Science and Social Studies always get "cut" when we have more to add to our plates. Perhaps you could rotate your schedule so that science is not always when a mask break or handwashing takes place.]]> 2021-11-15 14:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891422004 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891424592 Many of the lessons have "hands on" experiments in addition to the workbook pages. Do not feel like you have to complete every workbook activity.]]> 2021-11-15 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891424592 rbalestra https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891424593 There is so much more to think about while teaching, with these additional Covid-related responsibilities. Is it possible to set a learning goal for the day that must be met prior to taking the mask break?]]> 2021-11-15 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891424593 jiversen https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891425085 It is difficult to teach the math in the current grade level when many students are coming to us lacking skills due to the pandemic. What types of strategies have you been using to catch them up? How have they been working for you?]]> 2021-11-15 14:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891425085 https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891427889 My students came in reading below grade level, how can I help them to be successful in science?]]> 2021-11-15 14:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891427889 jiversen https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891457044 I love "Don't worry too much about getting to all of the material." This validate their feeling. Now there's space to move on to ]]> 2021-11-15 14:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jiversen/k4xm432br1nl7jgm/wish/1891457044