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"I've come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element of the classroom. It's my personal approach that creates the climate.  Its my daily mood that makes the weather.  As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous.  I can be a tool for torture or an instrument of inspiration.  I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.  In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de - humanized."

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"I've come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element of the classroom. It's my personal approach that creates the climate.  Its my daily mood that makes the weather.  As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous.  I can be a tool for torture or an instrument of inspiration.  I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.  In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de - humanized."

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~Hiam Ginoot, Educator

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Everyday, I began with a class meeting to create an environment where students felt safe, engaged and gained a sense of belonging.

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Students played games, interacted with the Smart Board, and even read with stuffed animals to build reading fluency.

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Students looked forward to independent reading during "Flashlight Fridays."

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Students enjoyed the benefits of daily movement breaks.

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Students had hands - on fun experimenting and conducting observations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound.

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In December, First Grade was recognized in the Post Star by Cornell Cooperative Extension for their commitment to promoting agriculture in the classroom.

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For the fourth year in a row, I organized and planned a weeks worth of events for K - 2 students. The events were centered around Dr. Suess books.

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Students worked with manipulatives in tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving.

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Students shared family photos as part of our inquiry on "Family Stories."

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Students used shaving cream, stamps, shells, "spaghetti'," or sand to practice weekly spelling skills in a tactile approach.

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Students enjoyed reviewing topics with this fun and interactive tool.

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Use code: 2fab78 to check out a cute video on how to eat a worm.

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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For the fourth year in a row, I have facilitated and organized a school wide collection for Project Cameron Story. PCS is an initiative that provides parents of premature newborns with brand new book to read to their baby while in the NICU to promote bonding,  Fort Ann donated over 170 brand new books!

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Student chose their favorite page from the Growth Mindset story,   "What Do You Do With An Idea," and created their first booksnap!

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First, students completed a KWL chart where they shared what they already knew and would like to learn about spring.  Students then played a fun round of musical books where they were able to preview a mixed selection of nonfiction and fiction spring books prior to beginning thematic unit.

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4 years ago, First Grade pioneered the first school garden. Each year since, the garden has expanded. Students took an active role in planting, transplanting, preparing, and maintaining the gardens.

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Throughout the year, I used the Remind app to communicate and send photos to parents.