When reading is enriched with sharing, displaying, listening and visuals it becomes an enjoyable experience for all those involved. Being a teacher of little ones, I have heard the statement that reading is work. At this age it sometimes seems like a chore because it requires work to learn to read. I want to create a project with students that makes them excited just talking about it. I figured out the perfect lesson. I am going to take a second grade teachers class and start a class blog with them. Most students will not even know the term blog- this will be a huge learning experience. I am going to use an easy blog service. I want to find one that does not require an email so I might have to look a little. I do know I want my students to use one Web 2.0 tool to display and share their thoughts. The subject that I want to theme around is Reading with a concentration on our Jan Brett Unit. I am so excited to start a class blog. I calculate that this project will take at least 4 sessions to be a success. Don't worry I will be blogging about my class blog. Hmmm....whatever shall I call it. Perhaps I will let the class vote.
