Right now, I have a handful of kids that I call the RUSHERS!!! They are constantly starting new stories and rushing to the next. In the past, students never checked in with me when starting a new story. I believe strongly in students making choices about starting, ending, and leaving books. I also think that for kindergarten rushing is age-appropriate.
How to help the rushers?
I am now making them do a Five Finger Planner sheet every time they want to start a new story! The child puts a detail/part of their story in the boxes and the lines tell how you felt. You see samples of the kid's work. This is a tool I plan to use with some children who need it.
Oh, don't we all have a group of rushers! This is a great way to slow them down and keep them more engaged in their writing....love it!
ReplyDeleteJessica
The Littlest Scholars
I love all your ideas! Thank you for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteErica
Sprinkles to Kindergarten
I call mine "FFs" for Fast Finishers! I guess we all have them. Thanks for sharing your plan. I will definitely try it.
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Teaching With Love and Laughter
I think I have to switch it to the FF's that is so funny!! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been working with my five-year-old on writing his first book (mostly to practice his handwriting). This would be a great tool. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you can use it! Melissa
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Can't wait to use it with my rushers next week!
ReplyDeleteBobbie
http://thedailycupcake-akindergartenblog.blogspot.com/
Mrs. M I am so glad you can use it! Melissa
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! what a great idea. We do so much book writing and book making in my class but this activity would be a great springboard to really encourage their creative side, more than them just adding on to my creative side.
ReplyDeleteSee the books my kids have created this year !http://kindergartencommotion.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-box-party.html