Reflecting on the Past and Planning for the Future
Communication with Staff
Grows and Glows
- Discussing with staff (beginning of the year): What do teachers want to see? What do teachers want the kids to get out of this? How do your kids need help? What TEKS should be addressed?
- Helping teachers see the value of the lessons and how it can benefit them in the classroom
- Giving the staff time to play
Grows and Glows
- GROW: Differentiation - age groups, students with special needs, ability groups, pacing
- GROW AND GLOW: Materials across grades and changing approach depending on age
- GROW: Helping assistant (PD) on relating with different age groups/classroom management
- GLOW: Community, students and district officials are very enthusiastic
- GLOW: Accessibility-all students!
- GROW AND GLOW: Variety of activities to choose from-student choice, especially on “Fun Fridays”