Find out some very easy ways families can incorporate reading into a morning routine!
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I am excited to share with you practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences and other amazing strategies and approaches in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away.
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What science topics do you cover in September and October? We include some seasonal topics such as seasons and some learning about lifecycles (monarch butterflies, pumpkins and apples), but we are looking for some different, non-seasonal topics.
Tis the season...for progress monitoring! We use MAP testing in our district for elementary students and one of my favorite ways to encourage them to meet their goals is to first meet with them before the test and discuss what they feel their strengths are and what is something that they'd like more help in. For MAP, they receive their score at the end so I love to write a sticky note (or put it at the top of their scratch paper) what their goal score is so they know immediately if they met it or not. I will also put an encouraging note beside it to remind them how awesome they are.
What are some ways you encourage your students to meet their goals when taking tests?
How do you set up your classroom and why?
One of my favorite things to do as a family - to promote family literacy - has been to create a Holiday Family Story. Together, all 5 of us write a silly story that summarizes our experiences throughout the year. We begin with the same starting sentence each year and then each family member adds a sentence or paragraph. How do you incorporate family literacy fun into holiday celebrations?
What software or program does your district utilize for IEP writing? Our district uses Illuminate. What are your thoughts on the program you use?
How can we reassure parents that struggling with reading is not a reflection of their child's potential, but rather a natural part of the learning process?
I wanted to share all of the UFLI aligned resources I have created for FREE! If you teacher early elementary reading and are using this in your classroom I have created T2 and T3 interventions as well as centers - word sorts, fluency pyramids etc. Check it out at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-9
In my approach to culturally responsive teaching, I prioritize engaging with our school families as a first step. At the beginning of the year, I send out a survey to gather information about each family's cultural background. With this valuable insight, I ensure that our classroom incorporates holidays, celebrations, and cultural practices that reflect the diverse heritages of our students. I also highlight countries of origin to foster a sense of belonging and visibility for all. Additionally, this survey serves as an opportunity to identify parents who may be interested in offering guest lessons and enriching our learning environment with authentic cultural experiences.
How do you teach 2nd graders place value?
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What are your favorite summertime professional development reads?
I’m finally able to sit down and read The Anxious Generation and it is so good!
What other books would you recommend?
One thing that I hear teachers say is that they do not teach to the test. I feel that if the test is assessing the standards, and you are teaching the standards then you should teach to the test. I use the released test to show the students how questions are worded and how to look for patterns in the format. I liken the test as playing a game. The more a person knows the rules of a game, the better they will do. Likewise, the more a student understand the testing structure, the better they will do.
Which social media account do you find the most useful for networking with other educators?
