SEL: In addition to our discussions about norms and procedures, we will talk about calming strategies and being good members of our new classroom community. Additionally, we will spend time working on a gratitude journal.
Reading: We will work on building our stamina while reading and writing. Additionally, we will begin our work with IXL and Amira. If you are unfamiliar with these two programs, please ask your child about them. IXL is the best tool we have for personalized learning, and I will use IXL to goal set and build independence in my students. Amira can be done as much as possible and will help students read more fluently and build comprehension skills. Both of these programs can be worked on at night for additional practice.
Science: We'll be working with Mrs. Gemmell, our district science/STEM coach, on a STEM activity that will help students understand the value of our new competency-based "grading" system.
Social Studies: Before we get into the textbook, we will focus on why we study history and primary vs. secondary sources.
Math: Monday is our first day of math. Some students will switch classrooms. Some students will stay with me. In my class, we will begin the year by setting norms and expectations. Then, we will review place value, order of operations, and estimation before starting the Desmos program.
