Our Learning Styles

This first week of second grade has been inspirational.  It has inspired me as the teacher to prepare lessons that are engaging and exciting.  These kids love to learn, read, and grow.  I am excited about this school year.  After some quick fluency assessments and one-on-one discussions I have learned that I have a smart, determined, inquisitive group that is ready for a challenge.  I am looking forward to giving them those opportunities.

Our favorite activity this week was an assessment of our learning styles.  Each student took a survey and determined the best way that he or she learns new information.  After we found the results of our surveys, we got into groups based on our learning style (or "multiple intelligences").  In these groups, we discussed activities that each of us can focus on to help us learn.  It made us more aware of our strengths and weaknesses, and how to address them.

Students got to take their picture with a label for their personal learning style.  Then, students wrote about how they were going to use this information to make their year the best it can be!  I am excited to have such a variety of learning styles in my classroom this year.