About Me

Your About Me Page….is all about you. As you get more comfortable with it, it is an opportunity to express who you are, and share the things you like to do. But more so, this is where you can share your growth and experiences at Dr. Charles Best.

About Me Page

You are going to work through the different steps on your About Me Page, and become more comfortable working with your blog and learning some important skills. Take some risks 🙂 You won’t break anything.

Step 1) To begin editing your About Me Page, click Edit Page, located at the top of the screen.

Step 2) Familiarize yourself with all of the features on your page, when you are done editing your page, simply press Update on the far right side of the page. You have the ability to add pictures and videos, change fonts, hyperlink etc.

Step 3) Create a heading on your About Me Page for each of the tasks below. Try each task at your own pace and build your page.

About Me Page – Tasks

1) Add a Quote: Find your favorite quote, or one that is meaningful to you. Copy and paste it, or type it into your page. Explain why you chose it, and remember to record who said it! Use different fonts and sizes to become comfortable with the tool bar.

2) Add a Video: Find your favorite YouTube clip, add it to your blog. Explain why you chose it. Add any clips that show some of the amazing things you’ve done. The easiest way to place a YouTube clip on your blog is to find a video you like, copy the URL of the video, and paste the URL exactly where you want it on your page.

For more detailed information about how to embed click here

3) Add a Picture: Find a picture that you like, dislike, has inspired you or is meaningful to you for some reason. Find a picture that is powerful to you. Insert the picture into your page, and explain why you chose this picture. If you have a picture saved on your computer already, simply go to the Add Media button located on the top of the page, and follow the steps to upload your picture. If you have Googled an image, click on the image, then click the View Image button, then copy the URL, and either add the URL in the Add Media button or paste it into you blog.

For more detailed information how to insert images click here

4) Add a Hyperlink: Create a hyperlink to a website that is meaningful to you. Explain why you chose this site. To hyperlink text or pictures to a website, simply high-light the word or select the picture you would like to hyperlink to, then look for the chain link button located in tool bar and click it, then paste the URL in the website area and click Apply.

For more detailed information how to create a hyperlink click here

Customize – Tasks

1) Blog Theme: You are going to personalize your blog. From your Dashboard -> Appearance -> Themes, located on the left hand side of the screen. Choose a theme that is mobile friendly, and apply it.

For more detailed information how to customize your blog’s Appearance and Theme click here.

2) Blog Appearance: You are going to personalize the appearance of your blog. From your Dashboard -> Appearance -> Customize, located on the left hand side of the screen.

a) Site Identity – This is where you can edit the title of your blog. Please choose an appropriate title, that does not have both your first and last name in it. You can also edit your tagline. Your tagline is a very short sentence that gives the viewer a snapshot.

b) Colors – Edit the color scheme of your blog.

c) Header Image – This is where you can add and change the picture that is being used in your header.

d) Background Image – This is where you can adjust your background image.

e) Menus – You can create multiple menu structures. For simplicity, lets stick to 1. Make sure you select Menu Location -> Primary Menu -> About Me. Then click Save. This will ensure your menu stays the same, even after adjusting the theme.

f) Widgets – Locate and see all the widgets on your blog.

g) Static Front Page – Front Home Page Display is set to -> Static Page and Front Page is set to -> About Me

Optional – Your First Post: You are now going to create your very first post. At the top of the Dashboard -> New -> Posts.

1) Title – Create a title for your blog post. Your title will be: Things I am Excited About this Year.

2) Body – This is where you place your content of the post – text, videos, pictures, etc. Write a short paragraph about what you are excited about for this upcoming year at Dr. Charles Best. What are some things you want to get involved with? How will you become a part of the Blue Devil community?

3) Tool Bar – In your toolbar you can Add Media and Add Documents into your posts, this is the best way to create visual representations. You can also change fonts, hyperlink, etc.

4) Publish – Here is where you control what items are public and private. You can also control when they are published to your website.

5) Categories – Here is where you choose where you want your post to go. This is your digital binder with all of your subjects. Categorize -> Portfolio.

6) Tags – Here is where you create tags, these tags can help you find things quicker on your blog and help you stay organised. Tag -> Portfolio.

7) Publish – When you are done! Publish it.

My inquiry questions I’m going to be exploring is “How does a young child’s problem-solving skills adapt when given different activities?”

I decided to explore this inquiry question because I’m very curious how children process information and what they will be able to do with it. Children think differently than adults and teens; therefore, I thought it would be very interesting to observe and do my research on how they face new challenges.

Evidence

The Role of Problem-Solving Activities in Early Childhood Development – Jan Peterson Blog

This article talks about how problem-solving activities play a crucial role in early childhood development by helping children adapt their skills in various ways. Enhancing cognitive problem-solving skills, letting children to ease into their thinking when things don’t go as planned like the activities building blocks or puzzles. Supporting social and emotional growth, teaching children to handle their emotions better like frustration and work with others through group activities and role-playing. Different activities, such as strategy games, puzzles, and role-playing, give the opportunities for children to practice problem-solving in multiple different ways like creative, logical, and social styles. Open-ended questions and creating a safe environment for trial and error helps children develop children’s problem-solving abilities.

The Development of Problem Solving in Young Children: A Critical Cognitive Skill | Annual Reviews

Children’s problem-solving skills adapt based on the activities they engage in. For example, when infants use a spoon improving their grip since they rely on their dominant hand, noticing patterns in how they hold it. 12 month olds, can adapt their strategy quicker and better than younger ones. Children also struggle to transfer skills learned in one context to another. For example, toddlers who can use a spoon can have a hard time applying the same methods to other activities like using a pencil. Verbal cues or prompts to visualize a solution, helps children adapt their strategies. This shows that children may struggle with generalizing problem-solving skills, supporting them and practice allows them to improve.

Story time with a twist – Literacy

We will choose a simple and colorful picture book then at first, I will read it to her. After reading, I will ask my buddy to help retell the story like discussing her favorite part. Together, we will make up a new story, changing details like the characters or setting.

Supplies: Colorful simple book.

This activity will help my buddy practice sequencing, identifying problems in the story, and finding solutions, when we reimagine it. She will be solving the problem of how to adapt and change the narrative creatively.

Count the Animals – Numeracy

Will chose animal figurines, such as farm animals, jungle animals, etc.
The buddy will group the animals by type, color, or size.
My buddy will count how many animals are in each group.
Then I will ask her a variety of different question like, “If we add two more giraffes to the jungle group, how many giraffes will there be?”

Supplies: Small toy animals or animal figurines

This numeracy activity will help my buddy approach problems by categorizing, counting, and applying addition or subtraction.

Paper plate animal masks- Craft

First my buddy will decide on an animal, like a lion, cat, or bear, for the mask design.
We will cut holes for the eyes together
Then she will decorate the mask: Using markers and crayon she will decorate the mask to look like the animal she chose
She will wear the mask and pretend to be the animal with her imagination.

Supplies: Paper plates, Crayons, markers, Scissors

This craft makes problem-solving key in thinking about how to design the mask. The activity encourages spatial awareness, planning, and adjusting her approach if things don’t go as expected.

Masha’s Blog

My Charles Best Digital Portfolio

Recent Posts

Mariia- Inquiry Project

Paper plate animal masks- Craft