May 2017 Using a variety of different apps, students are able to make digital annotations about books read in literacy group. After students read Holes and Wonder, they were asked to show me what their favorite character, moment, or lesson learned from the story. They needed to include visuals, a quotation or text, and make sure to have fun. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e.)
February 2017 Students are exploring how animals and people adapt to different situations. As we looked at space and how the human race can or might make adjustments, we needed a little more information about Mars. (Domain 3: 3b, 3c, and 3e.)
Linking Language Activity
January 2017 Students increase vocabulary and comprehension, while making predictions. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e.)
Using Bitmoji for Feedback
January 2017 Student feedback is essential to creating positive habits. Using Bitmoji in a Google Doc or Google Drawing is a fun way to provide feedback. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e.)
Funko Pop Creations
December 2016 Students created their own Funko Pop characters based on Colonial American heroes. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d.)
This was a great idea shared out by Quinn Rollins. Follow him on Twitter and check out his his template creation here!
December 2016 Students created a Pinterest Project to demonstrate understanding of our Colonial American unit. (Doman 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e.)
Student Choice
November 2016 Student choice menus in action for reading rotations. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e.)
Fire Safety Education
November 2016 Students learned what to do if they were to ever encounter a fire. They were able to go through a smoke room simulation to practice. Thanks to our local firefighters for teaching us about fire safety today! (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, and 3c.)
Student Survey
November 2016 Student feedback is a must! Students have a voice in the classroom and surveys help give a platform for freedom of speech. Survey Monkey is a free and easy way to create surveys for quick feedback. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3d, and 3e.)
November 2016 Students use menus to have a choice and voice in English Language Arts personal learning. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e.)
Created by A. Cramer & M. Dutcher; Modified by M. Dutcher and M. Hill *To find a listing of all Pokemon characters in alphabetical order follow the link below. :)
September 2016-Present 5th graders have a weekly appointment with Kindergarten for Reading Buddies time. This fosters student-to-student relationships across grade levels. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, and 3c.)
STARBASE Learning Experience
September-October 2016 Students were able to explore some amazing STEM activities over the course of five sessions at the Department of Defense STARBASE Youth Program. (Domain 3: 3a, 3b, and 3c.)