Great Things I Noticed this Week:
*Heard after a Daily 5 round in 5K: "Wow I read a lot of books!" Two other boys immediately showed each other their writing and read it to each other.
*I always enjoy hearing math talk was amazed that I went from a 5th grade classroom then into a Kindergarten classroom and saw the same practices: students being encouraged to solve a math problem with different methods and being able to explain it. No matter the grade level, they are doing some amazing work!
*Teacher discussions to utilize MAP reading data to plan mini-lessons (for small and whole groups) on target areas identified in DesCartes.
*Listened in on quite a few Parent/Teacher conferences that started out by highlighting the students gains/accomplishments. It is so important to celebrate those small wins together!
*I always enjoy hearing math talk was amazed that I went from a 5th grade classroom then into a Kindergarten classroom and saw the same practices: students being encouraged to solve a math problem with different methods and being able to explain it. No matter the grade level, they are doing some amazing work!
*Teacher discussions to utilize MAP reading data to plan mini-lessons (for small and whole groups) on target areas identified in DesCartes.
*Listened in on quite a few Parent/Teacher conferences that started out by highlighting the students gains/accomplishments. It is so important to celebrate those small wins together!
*In addition to Read Across America week I will be announcing the weekly weather forecast that is predicting reading storms. Students/Staff should always have a book with them, because you never know when a reading storm may hit!
Monday - Students=Dress Like a Teacher, Teachers=Dress Like a Student
Tuesday - Wear red, white, and blue
Wednesday - Dress up like your favorite book character
Thursday - Wear your PJ's. "Snuggle up with a Good Book" 6:00-7:00pm. Teachers-please feel free to bring your children and enjoy this family event!
Friday - Hat Day
Blogs, Pins & Tweets...Oh My!
* @McLane_Ryan If you want grades to mean anything, they should reflect student mastery, not compliance and responsibility. #Wischat
*Worried about showing your class a youtube clip, because of what might pop up on the side of the screen? Here's a great tip to keep it safe or "quiet:" Using YouTube Safely in the Classroom
*This is a repeat from Mr. Jordan's email to all staff, but just want to share his demonstration of how to use the Aurasma app. Here's his video: Aurasma Demo If you want other ideas of how to use Aurasma go HERE
Monday - Students=Dress Like a Teacher, Teachers=Dress Like a Student
Tuesday - Wear red, white, and blue
Wednesday - Dress up like your favorite book character
Thursday - Wear your PJ's. "Snuggle up with a Good Book" 6:00-7:00pm. Teachers-please feel free to bring your children and enjoy this family event!
Friday - Hat Day
Blogs, Pins & Tweets...Oh My!
* @McLane_Ryan If you want grades to mean anything, they should reflect student mastery, not compliance and responsibility. #Wischat
*Worried about showing your class a youtube clip, because of what might pop up on the side of the screen? Here's a great tip to keep it safe or "quiet:" Using YouTube Safely in the Classroom
*This is a repeat from Mr. Jordan's email to all staff, but just want to share his demonstration of how to use the Aurasma app. Here's his video: Aurasma Demo If you want other ideas of how to use Aurasma go HERE
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| Perimeter, Area and Fraction Math Mosaics. Read about it HERE |
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