I Believe

I have a lot of things that I believe that I carry into my classroom. They are probably the essence of who I am and what I will teach. I will explore some of these beliefs in this writing so that I might consider if they are what I really want to put forth in my classroom. I believe that you have to read to become a good reader, and write to become a good writer, and do math to become proficient in math. I believe perfect paractice makes perfect, but your beginning practices you can only do your best.
I do not believe children should be allowed to be direspectful to anyone. I do not believe that young children can not learn to read and write quite well. I do not believe that there are normal children that can not learn. I do not believe that sustained chaos is good in a classroom. I do not believe that children can simply sit down and write to a specified request without preteaching.

Beliefs are the essence of what I teach

I don't believe we think highly enough of children's abilities

Recording everyones responses with such a simple writing option will give all kids voice an ability to feel they can meet the mark and do it well. I don't know a single kid that does not like to listen to themselves! Fun! Fun! Fun!