tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338834914703775055.post3920517297503010526..comments2024-02-01T11:43:09.830+03:00Comments on Reflections of a Teacher and Learner: 3 for the price of 1! 30 Goals Challenge, Nos 4, 5 & 6DaveDodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896292275243412346noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338834914703775055.post-68657974533450996302011-02-08T20:58:12.387+02:002011-02-08T20:58:12.387+02:00Thank you Shelly, both for the goals and the comme...Thank you Shelly, both for the goals and the comments.<br /><br />I agree 100% on the reminder that they are kids. Some over-excited behaviour and 'wildness' comes with the territory. All the time they hear what they shouldn't do - they need to be given some looser boundries from time to time.<br /><br />As for encouraging parent-child chats about each day, it sounds obvious but it's surprising (and sad) how many parents admit they don't really talk with their kids about it. I always tell them that just 5 or 10 minutes is enough and not just a 'how was your day?' but 'what did you learn today?', 'what did you do in class?', 'what was the best thing you did at school today?' - questions to really get the kids talking and the parents listening!DaveDodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896292275243412346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338834914703775055.post-33788527753071144812011-02-08T16:51:41.051+02:002011-02-08T16:51:41.051+02:00Dave,
What an awesome response! I like what you s...Dave,<br /><br />What an awesome response! I like what you say about stressing over children. I understand there is a balance but when the kids are loud, running, or playing in my class which is often I tell others they're kids. They are supposed to play! It's more natural than them sitting in chairs 6 hours a day.<br /><br />I also think that is great advice to encourage children and parents to talk about each day. I will try doing this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684822465119403296noreply@blogger.com