Mrs. Mandy's First Grade Classroom Website by dusty mcleod https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9 WELCOME! This is where you can come to see what we are doing as a class each week! You will also find resources and activities as well! en-us 2021-12-10 23:15:46 UTC 2024-11-21 07:35:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f308.png All About Me dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942272862 My name is Mandy Nielson or Mrs. Mandy, I am 27 years old, and this is my first-year teaching. I graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2023.  I started school a little later because I wanted to take time to have my two children and be home with them.  I have loved working with children all my life and I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I have a deep love for all things Disney, and I enjoy singing and spending time with my family. I also spend a lot of my time volunteering in the community because I think it is so important to donate your time to those who need it. I am passionate about instilling children with the knowledge that they can do and be whatever they put their mind too with hard work along with positive affirmation and support from those around them. I want to help children know what they are truly capable of and a huge part of that is building their self-esteem.  I believe that through mutual respect and communication we can achieve the goals we set together, as a team. I will do my best to be intuitive to my students needs academically and emotionally and I believe that through doing this we can have a great year full with a love of learning! I am so honored and excited to be their teacher this year.

]]> 2021-12-12 03:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942272862 dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942277424 2021-12-12 03:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942277424 Resources to Extend the Learning at Home dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942282283 -Audible - let your child listen to audio books to help them get interested in literature.
-IXL.com - this website has first grade appropriate activities that work with words, literature, vocabulary, and grammar.
-Education.com - this website has excellent math resources and makes learning fun!
-PBS Learning Media- this is a great resource for your little scientist, they have a variety of information on the sciences.
-Brainpopjr.com- This website has relevant social studies videos and clips to help support your child's learning at home]]> 2021-12-12 03:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942282283 Educational Activities for Families dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942285370 Learning doesn't have to be done in the classroom; in fact I believe that a large amount of learning happens at home during family fun activities. Here are a few ideas to do at home to increase your child's learning and have fun while doing it!

-Play board games, this can improve children's literacy and critical thinking skills.
-Go on Virtual Field Trips- Many museums around the world are offering free virtual tours, this could be a fun way to learn about different cultures.
-Play Minute to Win it Games-
This can help your children get better at counting, improve their motor skills, and literacy the opportunities are endless.]]> 2021-12-12 04:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942285370 Community Connections dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942286288 There are many resources in our community if you think your child may need extra help and that can help unite us all as families and as a community!
Thanksgiving Point- there are a variety of educational and family friendly activities you can do as a family including the children's museum of natural curiosity, dinosaur museum, botanical gardens, and a farm. This can help you connect as a family and learn many new things! As a student your child gets discounted tickets.

STEM Action Center- This is a center of learning and critical thinking skills. Great for all ages and this will help spark your children's interest in the sciences and how things work. Creating curious and knowledgeable children who are the future of this community.

Payson City Library- The library is a great place to take your family to induce a love for reading. They have activities and groups every week for all ages.

United Way of Utah County- This is a center that helps improve communities all of Utah county whether you need help or you are looking to volunteer.

Kids on The Move- This is a center that helps children with special needs there are four special programs that can be essential to development and learning for the whole family.


]]> 2021-12-12 04:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942286288 Daily Schedule for The Week dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942286425 Morning Meeting 8:30AM – 8:40AM
Affirmations 8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
Bell Work 8:45- 9:00 AM
Daily 5 Reading Groups 9:00 AM- 9:40 AM 
Calendar Math 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM 
Read Aloud & Snack 10:00 AM-10:15 AM
Specials (PE, Music, Art, Computers, Library) 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Guided Math 11:15 AM-12:15PM
Lunch 12:15 PM- 12:45 PM 
Recess 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
5th grade Peer Math- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM 
Guided Math 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
5th Grade Peer Reading 2:30-3:00 PM 
Writing 3:00 PM – 3:15PM 
Wrap-up/ Pack-up- 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
]]> 2021-12-12 04:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1942286425 dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943489237 2021-12-13 02:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943489237 Our Class Positive Affirmations dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943491655 2021-12-13 02:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943491655 dustymcleod316 https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943495657 2021-12-13 02:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dustymcleod316/cknyyyrinbnm8hn9/wish/1943495657