This year my class has been enjoying WBT. I'm very excited they are really into the energy WB brings to the classroom. The teacher next doors uses WBT in her classroom as well, and the students like to try and be louder than the other class. This week I had administration in my room twice, and both times my class was trying to beat the volume of the other class. The admins had to hold their ears a few times.
I guess it's time to make a warning sign to hang outside my door. That way when the next admin or guest walks into my room, they will be aware of the volume and energy my classroom has.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Butter
Making butter has become the class favorite every year, and this year was no different. We have been studying matter in science, and this week we watched The Butter Battle by Dr. Seuss on YouTube. While the students watched the video, they shook their cups (thanks to QT for donating) which had heavy cream inside. We stopped about halfway through to look at the changes the heavy cream was making. The kids were so excited. When the movie finished, the kids got to enjoy the butter they just made in class.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Astronaut Pudding
My students are great this year! We read about space this week in our reading textbook. At the end of the week, I told the kids we were going to be like astronauts and eat pudding. We made pudding the way an astronaut might receive it on a space shuttle.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
WBT mentors
WBT posted on their Facebook about having mentors. I am always interested in a mentor, and that is what I posted. However, look what I found!!!! It was posted by one of my brand new teammates.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Traveling home from WBT
Today we began our trip home from the WBT conference. We had a blast, and we are so excited to start using it with our new kids. I really learned a lot, and I will be going back next year. I also signed up to be a WBT Site Leader at our Kerr. I'm excited about the opportunity, and I am excited about the opportunity it brings to our school and students.
On our way home today, we stopped at Gators & Friends in Louisiana. We even held an alligator.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
WBT Day 3
Today is the last day of the conference, and I'm said to leave teacher heaven. Everyone here has the idea in mind, funtricity!!! We talked about oral writing along with critical thinking writing. I am going to have so much fun with this in my class this year. I can't wait to see what my students can do with WBT writing at the end of the year. I will definitely be coming again next year to the WBT conference.
After the conference we had dinner at Cajun Landing. We also went to the Museum of Art, and we took a picture with the giant crawfish.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
WBT conference day 2
Today was a great day at the WBT conference. Today we went over the 5 step lesson plan. It is simple, and I love using it. You can get writing and your exit ticket in with steps 4 (Quick Test - QT) along with step 5 (advanced critical thinking writing). We also got to take a group picture with Coach B in our cool pink Oklahoma WBT shirt.
In the evening we enjoyed a nice dinner with about 25 Oklahoma Whole Brain Teachers. It was nice to hear how they use WBT at their schools. It was also great to just networks and get ideas for the upcoming school year.
Monday, June 22, 2015
WBT conference Day 1
Today was our first day at the WBT conference here in Louisiana. It was very enjoyable, and I feel everyone got something out of it. I even learned new things I didn't know or know well before. The electricity in the crowd was amazing, and I think my colleagues are pumped for the upcoming school year. I'm really excited also. It was also great to finally meet Coach B in person, and it was nice to meet Nancy.
After the conference, we visited Kent Plantation. It was interesting to learn about the history.
Let's rest and get ready for day 2.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Great fun to WBT conference
We Today on the way to the conference, we stopped at several fun places. First we stopped at the Oklahoma-Texas state line for a group picture. Next we took a detour through the back roads of Paris, Texas to see the Mini Eiffel Tower. It was raining at the first two stops, but we stopped any for group pictures. Then we stopped at the Texas-Louisiana state line. Finally we stopped at the Giant mailbox in Frierson, LA. It is from the show Bayou Billionaires. We even got to meet the people on the show.
We are ready for Monday!!!!
Saturday, June 20, 2015
WBT Oklahoma Shirt
We had shirts made for our trip. Other teachers from Oklahoma are welcome to order one.
Conference
I'm getting excited! We are just over 13 hours until we hit the road. Wveryone seems really excited about the trip, and we have some fun stops planned along the way. Maybe next year we can get the whole school to go.
Friday, June 19, 2015
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