I believe… each student needs a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature cognitively, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our classroom is a child-centered atmosphere that supports curiosity, discovery and risk-taking.
I believe… each student is an individual, with his/her own strengths, needs, interests, and learning styles. This is reflected in our classroom curriculum, schedule, activities, and interactions.
I believe… each student should be academically challenged, not ‘bored,’ or overwhelmed. As often as possible, I differentiate activities in order to meet a range of needs and abilities. Every child should feel confident that he/she is smart… and, with effort and determination, will be smarter everyday!
I believe… each student should be encouraged to show effort, but not perfection; contribute ideas, knowledge, but not necessarily what they perceive as the ‘right and only answer.’ I often tell them, “Please don’t be perfect, just do your very best!”
I believe… each student should feel that he/she belongs, and is accepted and appreciated. I attempt to create a classroom atmosphere in which, the voice of each student is heard, and students feel comfortable expressing themselves. Class meetings are one way to encourage communication. These involve group brainstorming and problem solving with teacher guidance.
I believe… it takes a community to teach a child: A community of parents and teachers working together. Parents are encouraged to call and email with any questions or concerns. Our classroom has an open door policy. Parents are always welcome… and often needed.
I believe… each student is an individual, with his/her own strengths, needs, interests, and learning styles. This is reflected in our classroom curriculum, schedule, activities, and interactions.
I believe… each student should be academically challenged, not ‘bored,’ or overwhelmed. As often as possible, I differentiate activities in order to meet a range of needs and abilities. Every child should feel confident that he/she is smart… and, with effort and determination, will be smarter everyday!
I believe… each student should be encouraged to show effort, but not perfection; contribute ideas, knowledge, but not necessarily what they perceive as the ‘right and only answer.’ I often tell them, “Please don’t be perfect, just do your very best!”
I believe… each student should feel that he/she belongs, and is accepted and appreciated. I attempt to create a classroom atmosphere in which, the voice of each student is heard, and students feel comfortable expressing themselves. Class meetings are one way to encourage communication. These involve group brainstorming and problem solving with teacher guidance.
I believe… it takes a community to teach a child: A community of parents and teachers working together. Parents are encouraged to call and email with any questions or concerns. Our classroom has an open door policy. Parents are always welcome… and often needed.