Open Space with 3rd graders in 1 hour

Scott Gassman scott.gassman at gmail.com
Tue May 2 08:56:23 PDT 2006


R,

Let's talk about this.
S
On 5/2/06, ashley cooper <mail.easilyamazed at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
>  One of the hats that I wear is that I am a school counselor in the primary
> division of a private school for gifted children. The school goes through
> 8th grade, but I only work with children from preschool through third grade.
> This is my first year at this school.
>
>  As the third graders are beginning to think about their transition into the
> upper division, I am also thinking about the fact that I won't be their
> counselor anymore. This third grade class is fairly socially scattered and
> not so tightly connected. I've gotten quite close with many of them.
>
>  I have decided to give them a sort of rite of passage gift. The teachers
> have given me a 1-1/2 hour block to offer them an inspiring performance
> about following your passion (from a local performing artist) and then for
> me to host an open space. The intent of this open space is for them to have
> an opportunity to deepen connections with one another, expanding their sense
> of being 'a class', and look forward and reflect upon the first phase of
> their school life and what is important for them in this next phase.
>
>  So my questions:
>  1. Could you offer me some questions that would help me (and the teachers)
> focus the theme?
>  2. Do you have any thoughts on structuring the open space? I am thinking
> that we will have about an hour and 5 minutes total (I could maybe get more
> time). Should I just do 1 break out session and a longer reflection circle
> or 2 20-minute breakouts and a smaller reflection?
>
>  Thank you so much for any thoughts you have to share.
>
>  with gratitude,
>  Ashley
>
>
>  ---
>  www.easilyamazed.com/blog
>  www.ashley-cooper.blogspot.com
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