Here is another creation from our impressive kids!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
More videos
Here are a few more....
More are to come very soon! The kids were awesome and had a lot of fun making these. They did all of the work. The scripts, filming and retakes. They are impressive!
More are to come very soon! The kids were awesome and had a lot of fun making these. They did all of the work. The scripts, filming and retakes. They are impressive!
Have you ever wondered?
To all my parents, because we have been so busy in our classroom working on the Texas program, class station videos, guided reading groups and other assignments, I have been very impressed with what the kids have accomplished. I apologize for not placing recent blog entries but as you can understand, we have been working hard tending to the students work.
The first grade team had discussed replacing the weekly 15 work stations with a single project of interest. This project entails the teacher giving the student a general topic and then the student deciding what area of the topic the student wants to research. This gives the student an opportunity to learn about a more focused area and able to complete work with more detailed quality. The students have made videos, on their own, where a friend video tapes their presentation of their interest. With their amateur recording skills, many 'takes' were done. I am sure you will be impressed with their presentations and camera work. Several videos are attached. I am trying to attached more.
We also have been working on "I wonder..." books. The individual student initiates an "I wonder..." statement regarding what they may be curious about in the world. They go to the library, sign out books regarding their topic, research their curiosity and then complete a writing assignment. So far their curiosities have impressed me!
We have also discussed the concept of Skype. The students have learned about what Skype is and what it is used for. We are currently trying to find someone that our class can Skype during class time. If you have a relative or friend in another state or country that you feel our first graders would love to meet, please email me information about them. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR WONDERFUL CLASS!
The first grade team had discussed replacing the weekly 15 work stations with a single project of interest. This project entails the teacher giving the student a general topic and then the student deciding what area of the topic the student wants to research. This gives the student an opportunity to learn about a more focused area and able to complete work with more detailed quality. The students have made videos, on their own, where a friend video tapes their presentation of their interest. With their amateur recording skills, many 'takes' were done. I am sure you will be impressed with their presentations and camera work. Several videos are attached. I am trying to attached more.
We also have been working on "I wonder..." books. The individual student initiates an "I wonder..." statement regarding what they may be curious about in the world. They go to the library, sign out books regarding their topic, research their curiosity and then complete a writing assignment. So far their curiosities have impressed me!
We have also discussed the concept of Skype. The students have learned about what Skype is and what it is used for. We are currently trying to find someone that our class can Skype during class time. If you have a relative or friend in another state or country that you feel our first graders would love to meet, please email me information about them. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR WONDERFUL CLASS!
I am currently having trouble attaching the kids videos to the blog. I am trying to convert the videos to an adaptable format. As soon as I get them attached, I will post them.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Moving On
Hello!!!
So sorry about not posting recently but as we all know life get away from all of us.
I just want to say that I love your kids all so much and I really enjoy coming to work everyday because they are so eager and willing to do anything I ask because they are all looking forward to what lies ahead in the future for them.
Sense we have been back, everyone has grown in reading and they are all so excited. What I am doing in the class for them to get more excited about reading is, if they read to me on their own they get stickers and if they finish a sticker chart they will get to have a special lunch with me. Now, since I have started thim in the class, the reading on our own has escalated and I am thrilled.
This coming week we will be doing alot of experiments and I will be posting pictures to show you all the great experiments and explorations we are going through.
Your children are great and wonderful and are experincing things I never did at this age.
So sorry about not posting recently but as we all know life get away from all of us.
I just want to say that I love your kids all so much and I really enjoy coming to work everyday because they are so eager and willing to do anything I ask because they are all looking forward to what lies ahead in the future for them.
Sense we have been back, everyone has grown in reading and they are all so excited. What I am doing in the class for them to get more excited about reading is, if they read to me on their own they get stickers and if they finish a sticker chart they will get to have a special lunch with me. Now, since I have started thim in the class, the reading on our own has escalated and I am thrilled.
This coming week we will be doing alot of experiments and I will be posting pictures to show you all the great experiments and explorations we are going through.
Your children are great and wonderful and are experincing things I never did at this age.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Off and Going
First of all this year has been really going strong. The light bulbs have been going off, the smiles keep going, and fun just continues.
I have been working really hard to re-evaluate everyone on their reading level and I can definatly say "WOW". Everyone is moving forward, they seem to really be getting all the concepts and now using them in more ways than one. What I have really noticed more, is that they are starting to pick up a book on their own and really reading and using the strategies they have been taught. As a teacher this is that moment that makes me proud. We have just finished with our math assessments also and will moving to new concepts which will really challenge those brains and push them where they probably never thought they could go.
This coming week we will be trying some new things with stations to really make them focus on the task itself and not rushing to get to other things. I know that they really enjoy they stations they had but I believe they were just not taking their time and producing quality work. We will try this for a couple of weeks and see how things go and if this is not what I was hoping for then we will re-look and re-invent.
Again, if you have any questions please contact me through email anytime.
I have been working really hard to re-evaluate everyone on their reading level and I can definatly say "WOW". Everyone is moving forward, they seem to really be getting all the concepts and now using them in more ways than one. What I have really noticed more, is that they are starting to pick up a book on their own and really reading and using the strategies they have been taught. As a teacher this is that moment that makes me proud. We have just finished with our math assessments also and will moving to new concepts which will really challenge those brains and push them where they probably never thought they could go.
This coming week we will be trying some new things with stations to really make them focus on the task itself and not rushing to get to other things. I know that they really enjoy they stations they had but I believe they were just not taking their time and producing quality work. We will try this for a couple of weeks and see how things go and if this is not what I was hoping for then we will re-look and re-invent.
Again, if you have any questions please contact me through email anytime.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Ready Set Go!!!
Well, we got off to a great new year. We have already been doing lots of learning and sharing and are all so excited about what's ahead.
On our very first days we discussed our own personal new years goals for ourselves and as a class. I was just so thrilled to hear what all they said they wanted and that was to accomplish what is not the inevitable. This coming week we are going to hit the ground running with guided reading and learning lots of new stratigies.
I have to say that you all are going to be amazed at all the growth your kiddos will make.
So with that, I look forward to coming, helping and learning with your children and thank you for all of your support.
On our very first days we discussed our own personal new years goals for ourselves and as a class. I was just so thrilled to hear what all they said they wanted and that was to accomplish what is not the inevitable. This coming week we are going to hit the ground running with guided reading and learning lots of new stratigies.
I have to say that you all are going to be amazed at all the growth your kiddos will make.
So with that, I look forward to coming, helping and learning with your children and thank you for all of your support.
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