Our classroom helpers are ready. Today we get to show them off, hear kind words from friends, and think of one way to make them even better.
Makers share their helpers and make them better. What kind thing could you say about a friend's helper? Use: I like how…
Let's practise a kind comment together. Look at one helper. What can you notice? Use: I like how…
First, your teacher will tell you who your partner is. Show your helper to your partner and say My helper is for…, and your partner will answer with I like how… Then you swap over, so you both get a turn to show and a turn to say something kind.
After that, hold your helper up for the whole class and tell everyone in one sentence what it is for.
Look at your helper. Makers always spot one tiny change to try next time. That does not mean your helper is wrong. Say one thing you would change. Use: Next time I would… You can point at the pictures on the board: taller, wider, or stronger tape.
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