Welcome to Room 105 Welcome

Mrs. Sechrist’s Experience Taught 1 st grade for 11 years Took 2 years off to stay home with daughter. Taught 2 nd grade for 9 years Looped with 2 sets of classes (1 st & 2 nd ) 2 nd year back in 1 st grade B.S. Elementary Education West Chester University M.Ed Reading Specialist Kutztown University

Classroom Management ‘Paws’itve Steps 1.Be Prepared and Ready to Learn 2.Walk and Wait Quietly During School Time 3.Respect Self, Others and the Environment 4.Use Kind Words and Actions.

Differentiated Instruction One size doesn’t fit all Multiple Intelligences Classroom climate Knowing the learner / trust Fair vs. Equal

Language Arts Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Phonemic Awareness, Phonics & Spelling, High Frequency Words, Grammar& Comprehension Strategies DEAR Reading Fluency Integrated with Science and Social Studies Aligned to PA Academic Standards Read Aloud Fluency & Comprehension Guided Reading & Stations Reading on instructional Level & Skills Practice

Language Arts Aligned to PA Academic Standards “Words To Know”- High-Frequency Reading Words Spelling Words- Phonetically based & should be able to spell them correctly Robust Vocabulary – Know the meanings

Mathematics Whole Group Instruction Flexible Grouping within Classroom Aligned to PA Academic Standards 12:50 – 1:50 every day

Communication Phone

Volunteering / Donations PTO Room Representatives 2 parents to be liaison between PTO and families in your child’s classroom Classroom Help special activities parties field trips

Thanks for coming. Have a Fantastic School Year