It's about time I get into the whole blog-thing!

Over the past few weeks, we've been discovering the process of markmaking, and lately we've focused on line and pattern. It's interesting to note the different ways students think, process, and show their learning. Each student shows his or her learning by way of their personality. Some are shy, some are bold, some are quiet and contemplative, others are direct and loud.

In being the "head" teacher the first few weeks of Saturday School, I didn't get to relax and observe the students. Unfortunately, I found it difficult to multitask, simultaneously interacting, speaking, documenting, and teaching. Since Melanie took over, I enjoyed simply being along for the ride and letting the students teach me a thing or two.

In socially interacting with the students, I get to check for their retention and understanding of the concepts being discussed. For instance, in this video, I ask students questions and have them explain to me what they are doing...




This short discussion happened after students had me step on the paper in order to show the pattern on the sole of my boot.

ME: "So.. why is that a pattern?"
GARRISON: "It's 'cause what's there is there."
ME: "So, it's doing what?"
GARRISON: "Repeating."

Thus, we can conclude that the student understands that patterns can be made by repeating lines or shapes.