I opened up the document camera and used it with my class. I had a word ladder on Friendship. I placed it under the camera. We could see the image but I couldn't get the markers to write on the Smart Board. Bummer! So we left it up on the board as a visual. I was able to walk around the class and read the board but discuss each section of the ladder. A word ladder is where you start with one word at the bottom (friend) and build other words all the way up the ladder using clues along the way. Sometimes you have to remove a letter or two. Other times you have to add a letter. It is a fun way to have friends discuss and think. This puzzle ended with Chum.
Now I have to find out why I couldn't write on the board.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
August 23, 2012
I had a hot lunch/cold lunch board for students to drag their name to the correct choice of lunch for the day. A paw print was the picture and attached to it was their first name. We had squeaks from those who have not used a board as they dragged the paw print to the correct area. My main problem was that they put their paws on top of each other. It was too confusing to try to count hot and cold lunch! I will revise the board. I also used bright green for the boys' names. It did not show up well. The girls' names were purple and easy to read.
Today the children were writing three things about their summer on a paper that was divided into three sections. The top part is where they drew a picture. The bottom is where they added a sentence to go with the picture. Students brought their work up to the document camera and shared their work. As each section was read, they flipped up the picture. Afterwards, the children told the author three things that they had learned about them. It helped students connect to one another and learn things about their new friends. I could look at their work and quickly assess who knew how to write a sentence, punctuate and find our budding artists in the group. We did not get through everyone and will continue on Friday.
For our preview to science Woodland forest unit, I shared an Ekoo video where the grandmother compared growing up in a rainforest to her granddaughter's woodland forest. It was short but brought up important facts that I will share during the unit.
Today the children were writing three things about their summer on a paper that was divided into three sections. The top part is where they drew a picture. The bottom is where they added a sentence to go with the picture. Students brought their work up to the document camera and shared their work. As each section was read, they flipped up the picture. Afterwards, the children told the author three things that they had learned about them. It helped students connect to one another and learn things about their new friends. I could look at their work and quickly assess who knew how to write a sentence, punctuate and find our budding artists in the group. We did not get through everyone and will continue on Friday.
Monday, August 20, 2012
First Teacher Work day
August 20, 2012
We were allowed to work in our rooms for most of the day. There were in-services at different points in the day such as how to use our new glass walls that fold and How to hook up the Smart Board and document cameras. The last short meeting was the most important because we finally got our key to the front door. My room is taking shape and evolving. Bulletin boards are brightening up the area. Almost everything has a home. I am excited to get ready for the children.
Monday, July 23, 2012
new year, new school
As I write this our new school is being completed. I am excited as well as the other teachers and staff. Don't forget to that registration will be held on Aug. 9 from 12-6. You have to register to find out what class you will be assigned to and what supplies are needed. See you at registration!
Ms. Slifer
Ms. Slifer
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