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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN_GmgeU5cw

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Elementary K-5 (6-8 Self Contained)
Language Arts (BX) 6-8
Integrated Science (DI) 6-8

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http://mrskesselsclass.weebly.com

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My classroom library which holds almost 1000 books of varying levels

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Our daily reminder

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The last day of summer vacation. All ready for a new bunch of students!

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My current schedule used to juggle Tier 2 & 3 support, ESL support, and small group times.

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Winners of the "Golden Lunch Tray" which is given to the class with the best cafeteria behavior each month. My class holds the current record of four wins in one year; way to go fifth grade!

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Running record data is used to keep students on track toward their growth goals.

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My students use tablets a minimum of twice per week to enhance their learning and to become comfortable caring for and using technology.

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An example of the word walls found in my class. Each bulletin board has illustrated vocabulary cards for my ELLs

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One of my students leading a whole group Math/Number Talk discussion

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Think Pair Share guidelines are taught and practiced daily.

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Superman writing method which adds a manipulative technique to organizational writing.

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Puppets are given to students with lower WIDA speaking levels as a means to help them gain speaking confidence

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I communicate clearly with support staff to ensure my classroom runs smoothly.

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Parent-Teacher communications is key regardless of language barriers.

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Small group area. Yoga balls are for students with extra energy!

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Student-led literature discussion

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Students experiment with live worms to explore animal adaptations

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Fraction manipulatives are used to explore equivalent fractions and simplifying.

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Plickers are used as a quick formative assessment tool

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I use anecdotal notes when meeting with individuals to guide their reading instruction.

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A group of ESL students display their project at the ESL Science Fair

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Students are assigned reading strategies based on their individual needs.

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Formative assessment tracking tool used to create flexible small groups.

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Correlation chart which defines reading levels for all of the programs I frequently use.

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An ESL student portrays Malala Yousafzai.

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Group work expectations are taught and practiced frequently.

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Students are given clear direction on what a successful and productive group discussion looks and sounds like.

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Students self-assess their work as they turn in assignments.

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I lead a formative assessment PLC and deliver professional development to new staff.

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Growth Expectations: Below-level students are expected to make 1.5 years' growth in reading.  At/Above-level students are expected to make 1 year's growth.

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Classroom management tool

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Our reading strategies mirror our writing strategies to help ESL students make connections.

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I use components of the Daily 5 and CAFE during ELA Intervention time.

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Students build character by making lunches for the homeless.

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Character Education-Lunches For Homeless copy

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Students use different "bird beaks" to determine which type of adaptation is most advantageous.

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Interactive notebooks are used to make the most of note taking.

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I use the WIDA Can Do descriptors to differentiate language instruction for my students.

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Students in need of a break are given an opportunity to "cool down" and reevaluate their actions.

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Each month we focus on a different character trait.

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Beginning of the year group work practice

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Our classroom expectations

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ESL students who read 40+ books by the end of the school year!