WALT

[Guest]

Does anyone in reception use WALT/WILF with the children? I am new to reception - I am using it and the children love it, but I was told at a recent observation that it is 'out of date'!

[JacquieL]

Well if it works then don't knock it. However it is 10 years this December since I retired and it was around a good few years before then.

 

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[Guest]

_{I do use WALT and WILF sometimes, (I remember when they first came in!) but increasingly using 'Steps to Success' instead as this approach gives children a very clear structure.}

_{I have a big gold star on the ceiling (success) and some gold ribbon tails coming down so I can peg 'steps' on them as I'm talking with the class.}

_{So writing at this time of year will include - success: a clear message to the office. S to S: tell me/your talking partner what you want to write, think what sounds you can hear, write your letters next top each other, use a letter mat to help.}

_{Maths will be along the lines of success: enough cubes for all the teddies S to S: 'move each cube as you count it, say the number names out loud, ask your partner to check'}

 

_{Sometimes I really push the boat out and have a page of a SMART notebook with S to S on it, and then I can get quite flashy, but don't use the iwb daily and find the 'real' card steps more useful as they can stay up for reference throughout the session.}

[catma]

What does the school do to share learning outcomes with children?

If they have a preferred system then that is what I would use. if not, what did they suggest instead?!

Cx

[Guest]

It has been going around for a long time but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. My daughter's school uses it and they have a little walt and wilt character across the school with speech bubbles saying what is expected. At my school we have I can statements and steps to success. Same thing really!

Deb