Teachers of fourth and fifth graders must re-insert a nurturing component into their classrooms, creative lessons that allow for student self-expression should be incorporated into the curriculum, and fostering a love of learning in students should be one of the goals established by fourth and fifth grade teachers. First, the snuggle up and read program's success made it clear that nurturing is an important component in any classroom. Coming to this issue with a constructivist approach, teachers should understand that the home life and school are deeply connected when it comes to nurturing, as well as academics. Thus, it is important that teacher-parent conferences take place in which the adults can decide on the most appropriate method of nurturing the students in the classroom. Second, the implementation of creative lessons in the fourth and fifth grade classroom is necessary, in that these lessons allow students to make choices that serve as preparation for the critical thinking process they must learn in order to succeed in academia and life. By sharing...
Third and finally, the snuggle up and read and Minds in Motion programs make it clear that the progressive notion of instilling a love of learning in students is just as important as increasing reading levels, etc. Thus, teachers of fourth and fifth grade students, along with parents, and students themselves should be aware of this goal, provided to them with other goals for a student's grade level, such as state-sponsored goals. By applying these three concepts to the fourth and fifth grade classroom, teachers will be on their way to revolutionizing education in a progressive and constructivist bent, equipping students with the tools they need to succeed as students, but also as members of society.
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