There is a very cool and free program that allows students to create presentations on any topic they choose. It would be awesome if parents/guardians would help kids use the adobe spark platform to send me a video of their students teaching me something they are an expert on. I am sharing my first adobe spark video about owls!
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, is a drop off day for any work that has been completed, and I do mean any amount, even if it is less than the pacing guide. Don't stress about it! Just turn it what is done. There will also be new bags to pick up, but these are project bags, NOT PAPER PACKETS. included are bugs cars, robots, watercolor paper/paint/beautiful brushes donated by Kendra, Olive's mom, and other fun things to do with your kids. I HIGHLY recommend you stagger the projects! I wholly admit to using projects as bribes to motivate work that is less hands on fun, but still needs to get done. I also don't have an endless supply of money for project materials, so staggering will be good so there will be projects to last through the year. As of right now, the important dates to know that we learned from our staff meeting at noon today: April 22: Drop off work April 30: Drop off and pick up new work May 8: Drop off work May 15: Drop off work May 22: Drop off and pick up new work More of a social site to keep our kids connected with friends. Available on all platforms, but requires a phone. I created a class group. I have no experimented with the program much, but I did talk with Mrs. Patton about it and it is recommended by many, so, as long as you have a phone, it could be a great option.
Zoom was a success, I believe, from the point of view that people could join and see and hear one another for the most part. During the morning meeting, there was four participant, versus the 12 we had in the afternoon. I think, going forward, Zoom will be a platform more for one on one intervention/assessment or small group lessons. I would be totally willing to host one meeting a week that is all about social, where all the kids can come on, see and talk to each other, and embrace the noise and energy. But, as a teaching/learning tool....not so much lol
Here are the links for the two zoom meetings I will be hosting tomorrow for the kids. They can participate in one, both, or neither if it doesn't work out for your schedule. I will be doing more zoom meetings in the future if these are successful.
The first meeting is tomorrow, April 21, at 10:30 am. The link to join is: https://zoom.us/s/98371946337pwd=dWxFQk12NDkwVldWeThjOWREbmdIdz09 The second meeting is tomorrow, April 21, at 2:00 pm. The link to join is: https://zoom.us/j/93889274492?pwd=bVIyVmk0V0pOR0Z4dXRrNmZBMkNJZz09 BOTH REQUIRE A PASSWORD TO JOIN! THE PASSWORD IS: q2020 I am about to reveal my nerd side, but hear me out! I have an amazing way to engage in creative play that has so many elements that promote learning and it is all in game form! Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, is a table top rpg, that requires dice (math skills), creativity (character building), problem solving, communication, and teamwork (and that's just to name a few off the top of my head). It is an engaging activity, a game that is fun for everyone! I am linking a guide to the best way to create a D&D experience that is kid friendly (you need an adult to help!). If it is something a lot of you guys are interested in, maybe we can figure out a way to play together!
We (almost) always start our days with a journal prompt. I sent home new journals in the last work bundle so you guys can carry on with building your writing skills. Here are some challenge prompts that you can have an adult help you with. Why are they challenge prompts? The prompts are only one sentence long! You still need to build a detailed, six sentence response in paragraph format (indent, capitalize, punctuate, complete sentences) but you do not have as much instruction from me. If you would like to respond to one in the comments (have an adult help you) I would love to see how you do! Keep in mind that comments can be seen by other students, so keep it school appropriate!
One of the most important things you can continue to do is read. Readers theater is a great way to do that. Get your family and/or friends (via skype, facetime, or another parent approved and parent monitored way) to put on a readers theater play!
Hey 2nd graders,
Quarantine is hard! It has good stuff, not so good stuff, and can feel lonely, or boring, awesome, or anywhere in between and any combination of emotions. If you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts on quarantine, have an adult help you comment on this post. Keep in mind, other students can read the comments, so please keep it school appropriate! Ms. M |
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