Differentiation reading for 9-9-08

I like Mrs. Johnson’s class of third graders. They are all so different in many ways from hobbies, language, background, and looks. The teacher is still able to follow the curriculum and meet the needs of all the students in her class. She finds time to incorporate her students’ interest into her curriculum. I like differentiated instruction for a class like Mrs. Johnson’s. Each child will have an opportunity to learn in a style that is good for them.The baseball camp is much like a classroom because you have different ranges in age, interests, talent, etc. Much like a classroom, they are responsible for there work and their “equipment”. We can’t control what strengths and weaknesses the children are going to bring with them, but we can empower them to make the best of what they have.In a classroom, your students need to develop cooperation, self control, and responsibility. A morning meeting group will help them to develop and master these skills. The group time allows for them to talk about exciting events, share something they are proud of, and sets a stimulating learning and listening environment for the rest of the day. Students are able to prepare their brains and bodies for the day, and transition into the days lessons. Most importantly, students have fun during a morning meeting.