Word Work Launch

Today we launched the 3rd part of the Daily 5 -- Word Work! This is a time when students will work on spelling sight words and eventually spelling list words! I introduced the iPad to the students, just the one I have to use until our labs are ready to use....and wow! They were so excited! In our class, we also have 3 iPod touch devices to use as well. We are a techy class!

Here are some pictures of the students during our Word Work launch today.

The first students to use the iPad!

Spelling our words with letter tiles....

and Popsicle sticks!

Using an iPod touch to spell the words...

and magnetic letters!

Remind 101

Remind101 is a website that provides a safe way for teachers to text message parents reminders about their child's class. Please consider signing up for this service (I promise not to bombard you with text messages!) I feel this will be beneficial when I have reminders about book orders due, homework, field trips, deadlines, etc. Just follow the EASY instructions below to get started!

Once you do that, you'll get a text asking for your full name. Respond to that and you are in! Easy!

Just another way to stay connected!
Gena

Unit 1 Math StudyCast

Happy Monday, everyone! We reviewed concepts in math today. Our very first math test will be TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 11th. I want all of my students to succeed and ace this test, so I recorded a StudyCast to help you review for the test!

What's a StudyCast? A StudyCast is essentially a video podcast that I'll post on my blog to help kids study for an upcoming test. I will post StudyCasts for each Math test, as well as some for science/social studies. I may even record StudyCasts to help students master specific skills right from home. Students can pause, work through the problems, and go back if needed. And review, review, review until they get it! I do require StudyCasts as homework, so please comment so I know your student has completed the review. To leave a comment, just click on the comments below the post.

I hope you'll utilize these StudyCasts! Grab some paper and pencil and work the problems along with me! I upload these videos on YouTube...so you should be able to view them from any computer or any device that allows for youtube (iPod touch, iPad, etc.) Pause the video when needed, and lastly, click the arrows on the right to view the video in fullscreen. Good luck!

**I'd like to see how many students are using this StudyCast, so please leave me a comment below! Thanks!

A Cool Cat with an even COOLER Attitude!

We read the story Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. The students loved the story so much! It's about a cat named Pete who has brand new white shoes. On his walk, he steps in piles of blueberries, strawberries...even mud! Does Pete cry when his white shoes aren't white anymore? Goodness, no! It's all gooood! :)

We wrote our own version of Pete The Cat. Enjoy!

The Rules, The Rules, The Rules of the Classroom

We've been spending a lot of time this week talking about classroom rules! We even learned a RULES RAP to help us remember them! Check it out!

First Day of First Grade!

Wowie wow wow! We had an incredible first day of school! We learned a lot about the rules of our classroom, read a story about a rockin' cat named Pete, played a math game with friends, and so much more! Check out the pictures from our first day!

Awww, so angelic...what a great class!

:)

Classroom Pics - Oh The Places You'll Go!

Yay! First day of First grade is tomorrow....nothing better than that! I'm so excited to see my 22 new students in the morning!

I finally got the classroom just right and I'm excited for all of the learning and fun that will take place here! Check it out!

Student tables and cubbies

Computer area, Word wall and small group table

Whole group carpet area, class library and SMART BOARD!

View from the door

All kinds of books just begging to be read!

We will use the SMART board all day, every day!

Word Work area

Book tubs

One of our listening centers

Small group table

A place for friends to read