Laterne, Laterne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honor Our Veterans

 
 

As teachers on a military base overseas, we honor our veterans from the American perspective and the European perspective. Our veteran’s are remembered throughout Europe for the sacrifices and aide given in times of need.  Ceremonies are held to honor our heroes.  School assemblies are held in our schools, and small but meaningful activities such as simply reading to your children to     bring awareness  are ways to acknowledge the sacrifices of these men and women.  How do you bring awareness?
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                     

The Start of PBL's in Kinder!

It’s November, the children are getting to be a bit more independent and understand the routines and are now familiar with their school environment.  So now it’s time for the first PBL in Kinder!  I certainly am no expert and like most teachers know – you modify steps to fit your class and make changes.  PBL is still a new concept for me – but I’m currently taking a class to learn more about it – and I’m convinced this is the way to go with our kinder kids. I’m here to  share a bit about my experiences with you.  A PBL starts with a problem or an inquiry where the children take ownership in the solving of the problem.  This is where you modify a bit for kinders.  The Key components of a PBL are: a key question, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, sharing, and integrating technology.  One critical factor to point out when you start out is – you don’t have to cover all of them!  Think small and easy.  The key thing is to get the students excited about learning!  Check this PBL on Native Americans!

 

 

Voki:  We introduced the unit with a voki to engage them and get them focused. (click here for Voki instructions) 

  

 

Tagxedo would add to your PBL.  You can use it as a WKL activity.  For kinder, I use it as a word splash culminating activity. Click here for a tutorial. 

Native American Books:

 

 

The Making of a PBL:

Create your own picture slideshow Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tech4Learning Pixies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Project!

 

Freebie!

 

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