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MathCheck out the links for games and study resources in the For Students section on the website. Students also have access to digital games for each math unit in our grade level Math Google Classroom.
Multiplication Strategy Kid Vids: The Box Method: 3-digit by 1-digit |
ELAAs you are reading with your kiddos at night, ask them questions to support their comprehension. In class, we focus on Text Dependent Questions. See below (linked) for examples.
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SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE |
Growth mindset
This year we will emphasize a growth mindset throughout the day. You will likely hear your kiddo come home and talk to you about their growth mindset so I wanted to share some information with you so you can best support this important switch in thinking. The basic idea is based on work done by Dr. Carol Dweck and can be read about in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Our work this year will focus on what we are calling our Ten Truths:
1. I can learn anything because I was born to learn.
2. I can train my brain through practice.
3. I can choose my thoughts when things are hard.
4. I know failure is an important part of my success.
5. I take ownership of my mistakes and learn from them.
6. I do not let setbacks keep me from accomplishing goals.
7. I believe that I can do hard things.
8. I take charge of my own learning.
9. I encourage others to have a growth mindset.
10. I celebrate my own growth and progress.
In order to make this authentic at home, check back frequently for resources to help your children embrace a growth mindset.
What to Say Instead of "You're So Smart"
You Can Learn Anything video
Train Your Brain video
Our work this year will focus on what we are calling our Ten Truths:
1. I can learn anything because I was born to learn.
2. I can train my brain through practice.
3. I can choose my thoughts when things are hard.
4. I know failure is an important part of my success.
5. I take ownership of my mistakes and learn from them.
6. I do not let setbacks keep me from accomplishing goals.
7. I believe that I can do hard things.
8. I take charge of my own learning.
9. I encourage others to have a growth mindset.
10. I celebrate my own growth and progress.
In order to make this authentic at home, check back frequently for resources to help your children embrace a growth mindset.
What to Say Instead of "You're So Smart"
You Can Learn Anything video
Train Your Brain video
How can I help in the classroom?
Volunteering Opportunities*
Room Parent - this person will work closely with me to coordinate other volunteer opportunities and class events and will communicate with families about these opportunities and events Copy Parent(s) - this parent/group of parents will assist me with grade level copying on a weekly/twice monthly basis Materials Manager(s) - this person will assist with assembling classroom materials and games either at school or at home to be sent into school Family Reader(s) - these readers will volunteer for a one time or recurring opportunity to come in to read aloud to the class Field Trip Chaperones - these parents will volunteer to chaperone field trips as they arise. Please note that all chaperones must have completed a Background Check through the school district well in advance of the field trip.Please sign up through Secure Volunteer for your background check. * Please note that any volunteer who will be working with children must be cleared through Secure Volunteer before beginning. |
Classroom Wish List
packs of white copy paper packs of colored copy paper and/or colored card stock rolls of paper towels tissue boxes glue sticks rolls of Scotch brand tape pencils quart or gallon Ziploc bags Scholastic Reading Club Order just right books for your reader from our class Scholastic Reading Club page. Not only will your order provide quality books for your child, but it also will provide free books for our classroom library. Donor's Choose Visit our Donors Choose Site to donate to a project going on in our classroom. |