2. 2009- 2010 Welcome to Room 105 Welcome

3. 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

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. Communication E-mail: Sechrsha@eastpennsd.org Phone 610-965-1636

10. 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

11. Thanks for coming. Have a Fantastic School Year