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The joy of learning begins here and it is my job to ensure all my students feel valued, successful and excited about learning.

My Goal as a teacher is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child can explore, learn, and develop a life-long love of learning.

Whole Brain Teaching A researched based approach to teaching that utilizes all areas of the brain, keeps children engaged and helps them retain more information. Turn and talk Hand gestures Information taught in short chunks

Components of Whole Brain Teaching Score Board Super Improver Cards Lots of movement, and talking

8 Expectations

Life Principals Citizenship Responsibility Respect Patriotism Self Discipline Initiative Friendship Courage Honesty Empathy Cooperation Service Curiosity Effort Problem Solving Patience Courtesy Commitment Humanitarianism Resiliency Common Sense Integrity Compassion Justice Fortitude Loyalty Sincerity Forgiveness Optimism Flexibility Dedication Humility Temperance Perseverance Esprit de Corps Propriety

A Kindergarten Day With Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Nance, Mrs. Patton

Arrival Arrival Doors open at 8:10 - Students go to cafeteria for breakfast or to our classroom 8:10 - Greeted at door, students -Unpack Morning jobs at your table

The Beginning Ring in the Day Calendar Activities

Reader's Workshop Mini Lesson Shared Reading, Reading Strategies, Procedures Practice/ Work Students: Independent Reading Buddy Reading Teacher : Listening to individual student's reading Sharing our Learning

Literacy Workshop The Big 3 Mini Lesson Phonemic Awareness, Sight Words, Shared Reading Practice/ Work Students: Independent Practice ( Literacy Stations) Reading Writing Word Work The Big 3 Teaching Small Group Lessons Guided Reading Letters/Sounds Strategies Teacher : Sharing our Learning

Writer's Workshop Mini Lesson Independent Writing Writing Conferences Sharing our Learning

Phonemic Awareness ABC Letter Sounds Rhyming Playing with Words

Lunch 10:57-11:27 .75 Parents are welcome to come and eat with their students Rules for the stage You and your child eat together Please do not allow your child to play on the stage

Effective Habits Large group lessons/Small Group Interventions Reinforce Expectations and Life Principles Small group Intervention

Recess

Math Workshop Small Group Practice quantity coins geometry Mini Lesson Number Sense Routines Number Talks Small Group Practice Workstations Skills coins geometry counting sorting addition subtraction number recognition

Specials Art P.E. Mrs. Anderson Ms. Woods Mrs. Bonarosa Mrs. Tilley Mr. Cathcart Ms. Day Music

Read Aloud

Afternoon Stations

Snack

Goodbye Routine

Library Library Day - Monday Students can get a new book everyday Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Griggs are the librarians

Going Home Remember transportation changes must be in writing!

40 Show books

Assessment Benchmark - 3 times a year Report Cards – Every 9 weeks On going assessment throughout the year to help support your child’s success. Progress Reports will come home usually every 3 weeks

What is HOMEWORK? What can you do at home? Read with your child every day (Show Book Envelope & log) Talk with your child to develop vocabulary Practice sight words Write with your child (writing helps reading) Know the Kindergarten expectations Help your child use good reading strategies

Reading Strategies Eagle Eyes: Check the picture! Skippy Kangaroo: Skip over the word and read the rest of the sentence, then try it again. Flippy the Dolphin: "Flip" the vowel sound. If you tried the short vowel sound, try the word with the long vowel sound. Which one makes sense? Eagle Eyes: Check the picture! Lips the Fish: Get your mouth ready. Make the beginning sound of the word. Chunky Monkey: Look for smaller chunks you know inside the word. Stretchy Snake: Stretch out the sounds in the word, and blend them together. Trying Lion: Try reading it again, try using a word that makes sense.

Communication How To Communicate? Passport Binder Important notes in front pocket- transportation.... Money in envelope or ziplock - labeled with name and what it is for paperwork in folder - check daily Planning/Conference Time 1:35-2:35 281-357-3280 ext.3247 valerienance@tomballisd.net Remind.com Web Page http://tes.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=499439&type=u&pREC_ID=794867

Odds and Ends Car Riders eating breakfast must be in cafeteria by 8:25 Make sure your child is at school on time everyday Leave toys at home Check calendar for your snack day Wear or bring tennis shoes everyday! Friday is Spirit Day- wear RED We need you!

Questions? Thank you for coming!