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Don't forget to continue to reflect in your blog.
I think Smartboard was very succesful. I felt liked you know the children's abilities. The pace was good. The few suggestions is to include a video modeling board in addition to song, counting, and book. We always want to work on physical imitation. Giving a few extra seconds of wait time to see if Gavin can touch the screen instead of doing HOH once when he is up there. Also when calling on Gavin, get closer when you call his name the first time and then hold out your hand when you call on him the second time. This also goes with story and song group. This calling structure can apply to Joey, too.
Today's art was successful. All the children stayed for a good amount of time. I was wondering why you didn't take Michael? The art leader should always take the child that will be there the longest. Also last Tuesday art, you and Erin need to give more attention for the children with ASD. Amy ended up with handling all the children with ASD. One teacher can be with both Bodhi and Kennedy. This will probably help Bodhi in the long run. I think sometimes we give too much attention to his refusal of art than we need to.
For story, work on your intonation when reading. Books should not feel like they are being read in monotone voice. Using your intonation will help the children understand the book and be more interested in the book. Also why did you go to story group so early? It was good that you gave the 5 minute warning and then set up, but as soon as you are done, come back to the classroom if there is extra time. We did enter the classroom late because there was miscommunication. Everyone was waiting for you to come back to initiate the clean up. Either come back to the classroom or tell another teacher that group is ready.
Overall, the classroom has been running smoothly. Keep up the hard work.