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• 00:28 Thank You!
  Uploaded Nov 11, 2015
• 1:10 Writing Workshop

  This week in Writing Workshop, we keep practicing the phrase, "When we are done, we have JUST begun!" This means, when you think you are finished with your writing you aren't! You can add to the pictures, you can add to the words, or you can start a new piece.
  
  We are learning to be problem solvers during Writing Workshop. The students realized how many problems they can solve without teacher help:
  What do I do if I can't find a pencil? --get up and find one quietly!
  What do I do if I think I finished writing? --add to the pictures, add to the words, or start a new piece!
  What do I do if someone is talking too loudly at my table? --say "Please be quiet!"
  What do I do if I don't know how to spell a tough word? --look at the word wall, say it slowly, and do your best!
  What do I do if I need a certain crayon? --say "Pass me the crayon when you are finished, please."
  
  As students become better and better problem solvers during Writing Workshop, that allows me to have more meaningful conferences with individuals to work on their writing. Instead of having to hop from problem to problem, I can spend quality time with a few students each day teaching specific writing strategies.
  

  Uploaded Oct 02, 2013
• 00:12 Writing Workshop

  Today was our first day of both reading and writing workshop! We learned that the format of a workshop includes a mini lesson, independent work time with teacher conferencing, and an ending share time. Please view a short video of the students engaging in the independent work time during writing workshop. They were working on their "heart maps." Way to go second graders!

  Uploaded Aug 25, 2015
• 00:30 Garden Adventures

  Yesterday before the rain, we got the chance to meet with the Master Gardener and learn about ways to keep the garden happy. We picked lettuce from our lettuce plant and also found where the worms were eating our broccoli. We also got to throw seed balls into the wildflower garden!

  Uploaded Nov 05, 2014
• 5:23 Our Kindergarten Year
  Uploaded May 28, 2014
• 1:14 We are thankful!
  Uploaded Nov 17, 2016
• 00:28 Dreaming Big

  What we aspire to be when we grow up!

  Uploaded Oct 20, 2015
• 2:12 Happy Mother's Day!

  Kindergartners love their moms for MANY reasons...here are just a few! I hope all you moms enjoy being "queen for the day" tomorrow. Be sure to check your child's backpack for a small gift from your child.

  Uploaded May 10, 2014
• 1:18 Home Video: ¿Cómo estas?

  Please share your home videos of students using Spanish with me!

  Uploaded Feb 18, 2016
• 1:13 HP Arts Visit

  This afternoon, HP Arts sponsored a mini-concert for kindergarten. The students enjoyed listening to 3 different stories told with piano and voice. What a fun experience! Here are a few short clips from the concert.

  Uploaded Jan 22, 2014