Schedule

Morning Circle:

Each morning our school gathers for a sing-a-long, finger play and just overall fun time together. I created a playlist on youtube.com of educational and entertaining videos that are sure to grab your students attention. Enjoy!

Monthly Calendar:

Click here to check out our May calendar!

Click here to check out our Earth Day and Pirate Day information sheet!

Instruction:

• Differentiated
• Student interest
• Hands-on and interesting
• Relevant 
• California drought
• Seasons, holidays, etc.  
• Standards-based: 
• Common Core, California Content and National STEM
• Research-based
• Constantly reading new teaching techniques to improve teaching and learning
• Google for Educators
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Use student assessment and observation to alter teaching
• Daily reflection on my teaching
• Technology:
• Mac and Windows: Reading A-to-Z, Brainzy, Smarty Ants, Starfall, BrainPopJr and YouTube
• iPad
• Smart Board
• Projector
• Behavior Management:
• Positive and proactive
• Strong instructional planning
• Students are always actively involved