Educational Links/ Resources

From Sounds to Spelling- A Phonics Program – A Kindergarten to grade 2 teacher resource. Travel Kids- YouTube videos of kids traveling and teaching us about different parts of the world. Mystery Science- Students ask Science related questions and they give the answers in brief videos. Science Fun for Everyone- Electrostatic force hands on Science experiments.…

By slb257 January 11, 2023 1

7 Engaging, Research-Based Phonics Routines for K-2

I just listened to Alison Ryan, give a 1 hour webinar on the “7 Engaging Research-Based Phonic Routines” and how to accelerate reading achievement in our kindergarten to grade two students. Multi-Sensory Writing Blending Drills Sorts Word Building Dictation Decodable Texts High Frequency/ Word Routine I really enjoyed listening to her expertise and tips and…

By slb257 January 11, 2023 0

Forces in Motion

Our grade 3s just started a unit in Science (forces and motion) and today we learned the word “inertia- the property of an object that resists changes in motion. An object at rest stays at rest until a force moves it and an object in motion tends to keep moving at a constant speed example:…

By slb257 December 19, 2022 1

Unit Plans

here are my unit plans I created during my internship at Balgonie Elementary School. I taught all subjects, but did not plan a social unit as I wrapped up what my cooperating teacher had started teaching. Ela- Compose and Create– https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3mL2B9QxYRHq3lbiNBmZzRWWVdhPHlwSgIZhmuXwoA/edit?usp=sharing Drama Unit- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swxH1mTI1-pItJ_NQj1wiNcNi_pKOhdSpmp2x_sT6zM/edit?usp=sharing Health Unit- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fx7vvyz7KXvL3V1pjAagAiCbgr6Kvojrk9pOUK6GUDs/edit?usp=sharing Health Uni Slide Show–https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kx3we6OZFNfkF8s_ISd1GDiDfBbvHXkEyiYRGAkiEOE/edit?usp=sharing Science Unit- https://docs.google.com/document/d/183RcXBKS2Ct5n32ynMuVkkcsyJj0YCY-1pjqS86I8tY/edit?usp=sharing Math Unit- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xo0t5nfFCRqfZF5eOXxV0VGPbUyBuQL-P1l4g0amC7o/edit?usp=sharing Visualizing…

By slb257 December 19, 2022 0

Virtual Classroom

I created a virtual classroom in my ECE class in year two. Check it out and click on some of the virtual links. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nZNykpGvfsSQ0UWv37a9FQGh4Kx284UT2_SGN4JDTg0/edit?usp=sharing

By slb257 November 26, 2021 1

I Like EdTech and I Cannot Lie!

This class has been so fun and definitely has challenged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone. SO why not do something I have never done before to wrap up my summary of learning!! Here is my version of “I like EdTech and I cannot lie.” I used Audacity for the first time…

By slb257 April 20, 2021 1

Creating Connection and Contributing to Others

Signing up for EDTC300, I did not think I would build so many relationships and connections with people I have never met. This class has greatly expanded my Professional Learning Network because I was taught how to use technologies like Twitter, Slack Community, Blogging, and overall being more digitally aware! This class was a recommendation…

By slb257 April 16, 2021 2

GRAND FINALE

WOW, I cannot believe that this is my last baking experiment, for this class anyways! Our #learningproject’s are coming to an end and I am kind of sad about it, but happy to not have so much tempting sweets and goodies around and get back into a healthier nutrition and workout schedule. This week was…

By slb257 April 13, 2021 6

CODING! There Should be a Pre Beginner Option!

This week I tried to “code” for the first time and lets just say I was easily frustrated even on grade 2-5 beginner mode. I will be practicing more coding before I introduce it into my future classroom, that is for sure! I started off on the 1st website, Katia showed us last week. Where…

By slb257 April 13, 2021 2