Observation 11/13/18

Kindergarten
- Mrs. Murray (ODU)

● Greeting Students at the door

● Review notes from last meeting
● Kids of this age will imitate everything you do

*Across the curriculum* Geography and Weather

● Be prepared to think on your feet

● Repeat your expectations throughout your instructions
● Take a break between activities “Brain Break”

- Gender specific song questionable ethically - “If you’re a kid”

Concepts:

Singing
Steady Beat
Rhythm

CHOP CHOP
● Taught song with added words
● Not all students participating (They caught on)
● Remove the distraction instead of the student!
● Don’t necessarily take it away but remove it from being a distraction

Sticker - Positive Reinforcement

Ta - quarter note
Ti - eighth note

MAKE GOOD CHOICES

1st Grade

Rhythm Sticks

● Mirror when demonstrating

● Verbal Warning - excited kids
Classroom Management

● Reiterate expectations
● “5...4...3...2...1…”

Incorporate group activities, letters, and alliteration.