Kindergarten Computer Class

We all enjoyed the snow...it was fun for me to briefly ask the students about their experiences in the snow....winter is not over for sure, but doubtful that we will have another snow like this past one for a few years.

This week was extra special in that we did 'coding' in grades K-4 in the lab.  Even the kindergartners were able to understand the very basic principals and were having fun.  We were able to do this during our computer time and then with a special guest this week also.  Scratch jr was an app that was put on their tablets and then in the lab we used studio.code.org for more fun...

The classes loved it and these lessons are just introductory lessons to actually programming.  In years to come, some of these students will be programmers!!!

Have a good weekend.

Cilla Speck
Pre-School 3 www.turtlediary.com/Pre-K/Learn Shapes/Pattern Match
Pre-Kindergarten-www.turtlediary.com/Connect Numbers/Shapes
Kindergarten-studio.code.org/
1st Grade- studio.code.org
2nd Grade- studio.code.org
3rd Grade- studio.code.org
4th Grade-studio.code.org

Elementary Library

This week in the library....

PS2 - We read Pete the Cat:  Too Cool for School, Blue Chicken, and Fast Food.

PS3 - We read Blue Chicken, Mouse Paint, and Pete the Cat:  Too Cool for School.

PK4 - We read Bernard's Nap, Bear Snores On, and Bear Sees Colors.

Kindergarten - did not come to library because of Code Day and Snow Bird visit.

First Grade - We read The Emperor's Egg and then did an activity sheet.  Mrs. Jones Class only since we had a snow day last Friday.  Mrs. Chandler's class did not come to library because of Code Day.

Second Grade - We finished reading Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery and read Young Cam Jansen and the Knock Knock Mystery.

Third Grade - did not come to library because of Code Day.

Fourth Grade - did not come to library because of snow day.

P.E.

The PE activities will consist of learning how to throw and kick a ball of different sizes. We are excited about getting new equipment for all the classes. Scooters, roller racers, frisbees, hopscotch mats, yarn balls, nerf footballs, and a new air pump for the balls. Looking forward to using the new equipment.

Elementary Library

This week in the library...

PS2 - We read Just One More, A Pet for Pete, and Pete's Big Lunch.

PS3 - We read If You're Hoppy and You Know It and The Seals on the Bus.

PK4 - We watched the video Five Little Monkeys.

Kindergarten - We learned parts of the book:  spine, cover, and title page.  We compared them with our spine, our skin, and our face.  We then did the 'Hokey Pokey' using the original version then using our new book terms.  We read No More Spots for Gilda the Giraffe.

First Grade - We completed the before and after penguin sheet by using the book The Emperor's Egg.  We learned a lot about penguins!

Second Grade - We completed reading Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery and then read Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery.

Third Grade - We completed a review sheet about our catalog system.

Fourth Grade - did not come due to MLK Day.

Pre-Kindergarten-Computer Class

We are continuing to review the alphabet with these children.  The more the children are exposed to different methods of learning, the better for the children. The turtlediary website is fun and colorful for the children. There is always a short video of the letter and then their color sheets come from the Internet4classrooms site. This week after this review, we went back to www.turtlediary.com and worked on a color by number activity.  The students continue to improve their motor skills with the mouse which gives more confidence in their assignment for the class period.

Mrs. Tidwell's class comes on Wednesday and Mrs. William's class is on Thursday...always a highlight of my week.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Speck

PS2--Tablets
Pre-School-www.Internet4classrooms.com/Mouse Skills
Pre-Kindergarten-www.turtlediary.com/Color by Numbers
Kindergarten-www.starfall.com
1st grade-Google docs
2nd Grade-Book Creator research
3rd Grade-www.ringlingbros.com
4th Grade-Google sheets 

Elementary Library

This week in the library...

PS2 - We read A Ball for Daisy, Train Man, and Bear See Colors.

PS3 - We watched the video Five Little Monkeys.

PK4 - We read Five Little Monkeys Sitting in the Tree, Five Little Monkeys With Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed.

Kindergarten - We did the Digital Citizenship lesson Keeping It Private.  We learned what information to keep private about ourselves when we are online.

First Grade - We did the Digital Citizenship lesson Keeping It Private.  We learned what information to keep private about ourselves when we are online.

Second Grade - We introduced the Cam Jansen series of books.  We began reading Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery.

Third Grade - We learned how to use our library catalog.  We paired with a partner to do a worksheet using our new skills by answering questions using the catalog system.

Fourth Grade - We watched the video My Friend Martin.  We talked about Martin Luther King and other ideas regarding prejudices.

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

Elementary Library

This week in the library...

Welcome back!!

PS2 - We read The Snow Baby, The Snow Bear, and There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow.

PS3 - We read Don't Wake Up Mama, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, and Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek.  We also pretended to be monkeys and sang Five Little Monkeys.

PK4 - We read My New Friend is So Fun, Snow Music, and Snow is My Favorite and Best.

Kindergarten - We read Snowmen at Night.  We then drew a picture of what we would do if we stayed up all night!

First Grade - We took the STAR reading test.  All first graders are now doing Accelerated Reader!

Second Grade - We took the STAR reading test.

Third Grade - We took the STAR reading test.

Fourth Grade - Did not come to library Monday.

Pre-School 3 Year Old Computer Class

All I can say is that our Pre-School 3 year old class is 'ready to go.'  Having a 2 week vacation was wonderful, but these students were happy to be back at school and our routine.  
They remembered our procedures and came in quietly (well mostly) and listened for instructions.  I love our turtlediary website.  Reinforcement is given concerning their letter of the week--a short video and then the students color and print the letter.   I also demonstrate the activity we will be doing for the class period. Both of these assignments are shown with the projector/screen on the wall.  The children are improving with their motor skills using the mouse. I love to hear "I did it."

These children are a delight.  

Happy New Year,

Cilla Speck

Pre-School- www,sesamestreet.org/Games/Abby
Pre-Kindergarten-www.funbrain.com/Playground/Blue Guy
Kindergarten-www.starfall.com
1st Grade-www.starfall.com/1st Grade
2nd Grade-www.worldbookonline.com/Trek's Travels
3rd Grade-www.aplusmath.com
4th Grade-Google docs/www.aplusmath.com