This week we focused on the essential question of "Where do I learn best?". Throughout the week, we explored working in the various learning spaces in our classroom. Many students began to realize that they don't always learn best in the same spot. For instance, when reading independently, a child might like to curl up on the floor, but when working in a small group, that same child might like standing at a tall desk. So our conversations started revolving around what is a power spot and can your power spot change.
A "power spot" is a spot where you are able to learn best. Your body feels comfortable and relaxed and thus you feel ready to take in information and focus on the task at hand. A power spot helps you increase your work stamina (Another word introduced, which I'll write about later). Sometimes a power spot is by your friends and sometimes it is not. Even at home, we have power spots that help us accomplish the task before us. When I am eating dinner, my power spot is on the bench at my kitchen table, my son's is sitting upright in a chair at the kitchen table. When I am typing on my computer, I like to be nestled in the corner of my couch, my husband likes to be sitting at the desk in our living room. My daughter's power spot for doing her homework is sitting on her bed. My son's power spot for doing his homework is at our kitchen table. The freedom of choice to decide what is best for your body and mind in that moment gives you the power to focus, absorb & retain information, reflect, and achieve your goal. If we want our children to become 21st century learners, to think outside the box, to be independent thinkers, then we have to give them the opportunity to know their bodies and know where and how they learn best. We have to let them find their power spots. Below are pics of us trying out various learning spaces. We continue to reflect on knowing what are our power spots.
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Amy Song
8/26/2018 07:08:14 pm
Thank you for your communication. We love being kept in the loop. Thanks also for the pictures. The kids were utilizing many power spot options!!
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Brandy Isaac
8/27/2018 07:28:22 am
Thank you for sharing all the information and photos of classroom and kids finding their power spots. We are lucky to be a pilot classroom!
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