Diving Into Math! @resvt #math

In math, we have begun collecting and organizing data and sharing our thinking!  Today we also got to show off our multiplication skills in our math books!!!

Discovering Our Classroom Library... @resvt #read

And writing down ALL of the books WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ!!!

Getting Ready To Learn! @HemmettHealth @resvt @jratey #Spark #MovementBreaks

Last year, I was talking about the importance of movement with Erik Hemmett from Hemmett Health. He generously offered to help me in any way that he could!  Hemmett Health donated sitting balls so that every student could have the option of using a ball to help them sit up straight, move, focus and learn, all while building core strength.  They also donated stretchy bands for us to use during movement breaks.  Lastly, he asked Alli Bologna, their athletic trainer, to design exercise routines for my students that would get their heart rates up while also working on balance, two things that help kids get ready to learn.  

This year we continue to utilize all of the tools they have given us!  Thanks Erik and Hemmett Health! 

We Are... @resvt #CreatingAClassroomCummunity #Reflection

We started the year by talking about who we are as individuals and who we are as a group.  Here are the words that truly get to the heart of who we are!



Link to slideshow to make it fullscreen: https://sharalike.com/s/qMKF

Fake It 'Til You Become It! @amyjccuddy @resvt #Confidence

Today we learned about how our body language not only has an impact on how others feel about us, but on how we feel about ourselves.  We are working on being more mindful about how we sit and stand.  This year, we will also do power poses when we are feeling nervous, before tests, and whenever we need to lift ourselves up!

I encourage you to watch and share Amy Cuddy's TED Talk!


Students trying out power poses:

Pure Joy: Movement Breaks @jratey @resvt #MovementBreak #Spark

Why move? Movement brings us joy, gets our blood flowing, and makes us more ready and able to learn!  We take movement breaks everyday, throughout the day.  Here's a small sample of some of the movement and fun we've had this week!

(Even snack time turned into a bit of a party!)

My Teaching Philosophy @resvt #TeachingPhilosophy

In these three magical days, I have quickly come to realize how lucky I am to be your children's teacher! Thank you for sharing them with me!
I want to take a moment to introduce to you who I am as an educator.  TEACHING CHILDREN IS MY PASSION!!!  I studied drama and elementary education at Saint Michael's College, and received my masters in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University.  It is my goal that your children will love learning and love coming to school each day! Below is a video that helps to explain my teaching philosophy.


Link to video: https://animoto.com/play/BR6bmdB3Swur1eP8LbeHFQ