We are going to have a short fall break week after next. I am trying to plan something fun and different to do for those couple of days. This is the way I love to teach. Following basal readers almost bridles my creativity. I have found tons of ideas involving pumpkins. Each content area can be incorporated into doing this short pumpkin theme. I understand the philosophy behind using these basal readers. It gives clear instruction for teaching. It covers all areas of the curriculum. It does keep a district on the same pace. These are all benefits for using them. I only wish there was more freedom with them. I would like to mix things up a little like I am planning for the upcoming short week. I have always said that there needs to be a balance and it is finding that balance that works. I feel as if we sometimes take methodologies to the extreme. We must be more mindful of finding a balance and doing what ever we need to to ensure the children are not only learning but are having fun learning. We want them to be lovers of reading, writing, science and social studies. After all if they aren't they will only stay with us as long as they are required. We need to think about the long term, not just test scores!
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