Observations

As a nursery teacher, it is part of my job to observe, record, assess and reflect on observations of children. After a discussion with fellow nursery teachers, we discussed how often we should take observations along with our fellow educators. I just wondered if some fellow primary teachers could comment or advise how often they observe each child. We discussed a rota system for the children to try and ensure that each child is observed at least once a week and so that no children "slip through the net". Which is something no one wants for any child.

I am currently doing a postgraduate module on A Pedagogical Documentation Approach to Early Learning and I am looking to read the Emilio Reggio approach for this course to find out more about what is happening in Reggio, Italy. As far as I am aware they have a more child centred approach to the early years and it is very focused on Expressive Arts - some of the art work I have seen from Italy I thought had been done by an adult! So when I have read that book I am sure I will blog about it. I am enjoying writing my thoughts and feel it is a good way to become a reflective practitioner.

Have any thoughts on observations? How do you observe in your class/nursery? Do you use post it's or sticky labels? Or perhaps a more ICT focused approach? Do u use a Dictaphone?

All thoughts and comments welcome... :)

Charlene x

Weather and Christmas Shopping!

I always leave my christmas shopping until December... This year it seems that is proving difficult to get out to the shops. Even the online shopping I did last week, hasn't been delivered :( I am wondering if I try to do it the beginning of next week, if all the roads are a bit better and there is no more snow!

The weather has turned us all into little hermits I think. Although, the sense of community in my area is lovely to see and doesn't happen very often but it's very nice to see everyone coming together to clear car parks, paths and ensure our elderly neighbours are staying warm and with a few messenger girls to get their shopping should they need anything.

How are you all getting on with the weather and your christmas shopping?

Charlene x

First Blog EVER!!

Well, here goes, I have been reading and following Mrs V's P6 Blog and thought, if they can do it so can I! So those children have inspired me to start my own blog for my own CPD and really to see what it is all about. I don't really know what to write for my first blog, which is probably what a lot of people say. I am currently a Nursery Teacher, looking for a new job though - which in these times are hard to come by.

Have many varied interests and am looking forward to putting my feet up during the christmas holidays.

Would appreciate any comments or advice on how to blog or what to blog!

I'll blog again soon.

Charlene