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Our class code is chb5433
Free version only works during school hours (7AM-3PM)

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Get unlimited access to 40,000 of the best books, audiobooks, videos, & more for kids 12 and under. Try it free.

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Teacher's Username: Ldavidd39c
Password: turtle

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Kids A to Z login page for students, parents, and teachers

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Read books and listen to audiobooks!
Login with your school username ID (ex: 1912345) and password (ex: 1234).

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Open a world of reading. Try Sora, the new reading app for students, by OverDrive.

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Our amazing CAs this year are Lynn (Austin's mom) and Tas (Abi Ali's mom).
Contact info:
Lynn: lynn.caile@design39collaborative.org
Tas: tasneem.patanwala@gmail.com

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Code: YDWDV

Flyer for 1st grade
Flyer for 2nd grade

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Scholastic Book Clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent children's books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books.

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Looking for a super fun way to master Dolch sight words? Try ABCya's Dolch Sight Word Bingo! Select a word group and try getting BINGO by recognizing the correct sight word. Can you collect all 20 Bingo Bugs?

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Hello! My name is Ms. David and I will be your child's LED this year. I'm so excited for an amazing year of learning and exploration.

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Hello! My name is Ms. David and I will be your child's LED this year. I'm so excited for an amazing year of learning and exploration.

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Email: liannedavid3@gmail.com
(I will update you all when I have my Poway USD email)
Office hours: by appointment through email

D39C Welcome Center:
(858) 676-6639
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127

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Access the Shutterfly for photos and updates from our Classroom Ambassadors!

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Our homeroom's group message for just parents/families.

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Austin
Eva
Somya
Kennedy
Andon
Ella
Liam
Ranbir
Abi Ali
Kamden
Laila
Bridget
Solomon

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Jai
Jad
Emily
Eleanor (Ellie)
Cameron
Jake
Tiffany
Cruz
Palmer
Mila
Nilani
Sai Srutika (Sai)
Ozan

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I will send out updates to your emails for important information.

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Updates through text messages or the app.
I will be posting announcements, updates, reminders, and photos from the day.

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Students will use Seesaw this year to access their classwork and post their amazing learning from our school days.

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You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not Google. You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not Clever. You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not ClassLink. Click here to sign out of Google. Click here to sign out of Clever. Click here to sign out of ClassLink.

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You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not Google. You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not Clever. You have been signed out of Seesaw, but not ClassLink. Click here to sign out of Google. Click here to sign out of Clever. Click here to sign out of ClassLink.

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Username and password: design39

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Username and password: design39

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Watch and listen to people read kids' books.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Class code: lend0804
Please create an account!

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Practice typing skills

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Learn how to touch type with the BBC Dance Mat Typing game. It’s a fun introduction to touch typing game for kids and covers levels 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Watch live videos of animals at our local SD Zoo.

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Play the latest primary games from BBC Bitesize. Fun and educational games about primary subjects including English, Maths, History and Science.

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Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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10 Stem Challenges for 1st and 2nd Grade

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10 Stem Challenges for 1st and 2nd Grade

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Start your year out right with 10 STEM Challenges for your 1st or 2nd Grade classroom! We have listed 10 inexpensive challenges you can try with your students right off the bat! Scroll down to see all the wonderful STEM Challenges we have in store!

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The following STEM Challenges are available with Stem Stories, Journals, and Suggested books in my Teachers Pay Teachers Shop. Stem Stories serve as a great anticipatory set to get students motivated to do each challenge. The journal is a two page folded resource which includes activities that help guide you and your students through the Engineering Design Process. To purchase this set, be sure to add this resource to your cart and check out on TPT!
[Get "Once Upon a STEM" Stem Story Challenges today!]
1. Building a Paper Airplane

Challenge Question: Can you build a paper airplane that will fly far through the air? Build one and measure how far you can make it go!

Suggested Books

2. Building a Roller Coaster

Challenge Question: What kind of roller coaster can you make with straws? Use a ping pong ball as your "car" to try it out when you are finished!

Suggested Books

3. Jellybean Structures

Challenge Question: What kind of structure can you make using only jelly beans and toothpicks?

Suggested Books

4. Building a Tall Tower

Challenge Question: How tall can you build a tower using only straws and tape? Make sure you measure it to find out!

Suggested Books

5. Index Card Structures

Challenge Question: How can you make the biggest structure possible using only index cards?

Suggested Books

6. Building a Paper Plate Marble Maze

Challenge Questions: Can you build a marble maze using a paper plate? Try sticking on items for the marble to go under and around.

Suggested Books

7. Building an Army Launcher

Challenge Question: Can you build a launcher for your army man with the things in the provided cup? How can you make it go as far as possible?

Suggested Books

8. How Strong is Spaghetti?

Challenge Question: How strong is dry spaghetti? Can you build a structure that holds many books or blocks? How many books can it hold?

Suggested Books

9. Making a Harmonica

Challenge Question: How can you make different sounds on a harmonica you make with craft sticks, rubber bands, and a straw?

Suggested Books

10. Building a Light Circuit

Challenge Question: How can you make a light turn on if you are only working with a broken strand of lights? Try it out to see!

Suggested Books

Ready to start STEM Story Challenges in your classroom? We want you to start on the right foot!

Don't forget to snag up our FREE Engineering Design Process Posters!
Now that you are ready to start implementing STEM Challenges in your classroom, you're on your way to becoming a more efficient teacher!
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10 Stem Challenges for 1st and 2nd Grade

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Start your year out right with 10 STEM Challenges for your 1st or 2nd Grade classroom! We have listed 10 inexpensive challenges you can try with your students right off the bat! Scroll down to see all the wonderful STEM Challenges we have in store!

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Students will either bring their own device or borrow one from D39.

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D39C Ipad daily Log-in Help - Google Slides

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Please email Barbara Hamilton for school device tech assistance:
bhamilton@powayusd.com

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I created a classroom website (same thing as this Padlet) that has a section just for the kids! We use this in class for logging into platforms and apps.

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Access my website and Room B112's Student and Parent Portals.