Assessment comes from the latin word “assidere” which means to sit beside. This etymology helps to frame my thoughts on what assessment is and what it is for. So now, when I wonder about assessment I think of a bench. As an educator I sit beside a child on the bench and in doing so, … [Read more…]
A child beginning school is such a momentous time in the life of a family. There are so many possible firsts… …first time away from parents …first time in a large peer group …first time on a school bus …first time being a student …first time getting to know a teacher …first time developing own … [Read more…]
…a lesson in Belonging and Contributing Blue Jay, our class mascot is involved in so many aspects of our classroom community. This reality became quite evident last week. After Christmas, Blue Jay visits students’ homes with a math game. It is quite an exciting time as the chance to have some one-to-one time with … [Read more…]