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  Objective: To explore and reflect on the balance between encouraging a love for reading and respecting the natural pace of each child's cognitive development. Task Description: Observation and Note-Taking: Activity: 'Reading Watch' Spend a week observing your students during free reading time. Note their choices, engagement level, and any signs of enjoyment or frustration. Observe both structured reading activities and moments where children choose to look at books during free play. Reflective Art Project: Activity: 'The Reading Garden' Create a 'Reading Garden' mural or bulletin board in your classroom. For each child, add a flower or plant to represent their reading journey. Decorate each plant according to your observations: bright colors for engagement and enjoyment, and subdued colors for signs of struggle or disinterest. Group Discussion and Brainstorming: Activity: 'Garden Talk' Hold a casual group discussion with other teachers or assistant...

Criteria Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1) Communication Clarity Demonstrates exceptional clarity in communication, expressing thoughts and needs effectively. Communicates clearly, facilitating effective interaction and comprehension. Communication is generally clear but may lack precision or clarity in some instances. Communication is unclear or inconsistent, hindering understanding. Active Participation Actively engages in activities, showing enthusiasm and interest in learning. Consistently participates in activities with interest and eagerness. Participates occasionally, with moments of disengagement. Demonstrates minimal interest or engagement in activities. Responsiveness to Guidance Responds thoughtfully to guidance and feedback, demonstrating understanding and improvement. Shows consistent responsiveness to guidance, making efforts to apply feedback. Responds intermittently to guidance, with limited improvement over time. Demonstrates limited responsiveness to ...