Encouraging children to think about what
they did enables them to use this information as they plan what they will do
next. [1] It is valuable to have a set time each day
when children gather in a small group to share what they have done. For my
class, I do it at Prep time…just before they leave. It is a kind of exit card
for them. It is a period for reflection soon after children have completed
their planned activities. With this I can encourage children to ponder the what
and why of their actions with a temporal immediacy that makes reflection especially
relevant and meaningful to them. Recording children’s remarks as they reflect
on their activities tells them their thoughts are worth preserving.
Reflection is remembering
accompanied by evaluation.
A great and smart way to get children to reflect! Cheers!
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