Reflection-Week 8

Thinking over the last week I have seen some other issues arise.

With my reading programme, when the children can move onto their 'can do's' many are gravitating to the same activity. This increases the noise volume of the room instantly. I have now started to put out can do's on the tables. There is now also a 6 person limit on an activity. This encourages the children to use the room space and to also find different activities for each day.
I am wondering if these children need more structure for their reading programme. A 'free for all' with the can do's is quite daunting for a couple of children. This session might be more manageable if I set tasks or a rotation for the children during this time.

In regards to Dezaiah's behaviour, I am noticing that he is sitting quietly for longer periods of time. Sometimes I have to give him warnings and then send him out of the room for some thinking time. When this occurs I have to have a private discussion with him about him making a choice- to either make good choices and follow instructions, or to lose some of his play time. He chooses to make good choices. This will work for a short period of time in the classroom, then he will start to call out again but not as loud. A RTLB referral has been put in place for him.
The children are aware that ignoring his behaviour is crucial as he is seeking their attention. I have one boy who is not ignoring him but is beginning to copy his behaviour. I can see this problem will snowball if I don't address it immediately. I am trying to praise this child and to encourage him to use his ignoring muscles.

My maths planning is coming along better than I had hoped. The children know what is expected of them, routines are becoming more concrete and quality work is being produced at this time. The only issue that has arsed at this point is that children are interrupting my group sessions by having issues with other children. I am beginning to encourage them to see three before me.