ELEMENTARY: Effective Strategies for Engaging Struggling Students by Dominique Grady https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary Strategies for Elementary Teachers and SEL/Self-Care Tips en-us 2022-01-31 18:23:10 UTC 2022-04-29 00:25:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png I have taken kickboxing classes each week. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038824566 2022-02-09 20:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038824566 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038825850 Listening to music.]]> 2022-02-09 20:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038825850 This month, I scheduled a nail appointment. I haven't been yet, but the effort to make time for myself has happened. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038826235 2022-02-09 20:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038826235 Watching more video game stuff I enjoy in my free time (: https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038826885 2022-02-09 20:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038826885 I have been spending time with friends or shopping. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827097 2022-02-09 20:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827097 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827339 I've been getting piercings.]]> 2022-02-09 20:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827339 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827550 Make connections to things they are aware of/experience outside of the classroom. For instance, we watched some videos about the Olympics and learned about the history of it the day of the opening ceremony.]]> 2022-02-09 20:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827550 Visuals and discussing my own experiences with them. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827743 2022-02-09 20:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038827743 This month I have been taking walks at least 2 times a week. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038828996 2022-02-09 20:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038828996 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038829744 Constantly point out connections and encourage students to make their own connections to things they experience, do, go through, etc. The students love talking about things in their own lives.]]> 2022-02-09 20:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038829744 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038830747 anchor charts, use of visuals, grade level appropriate wording

]]> 2022-02-09 20:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038830747 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038831972 I could improve with check-ins. I try to make sure to say hello to each student as they come in my room by name.]]> 2022-02-09 20:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038831972 They can make connections through personal experience. We were talking about giving details about a text. I asked them to describe an elevator (it was int he text we were talking about) and I made them realize that if its "something I go up" it could be hill, stairs, pole, anything. I showed them the importance of details by asking them to also give their personal experience with elevators. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832181 2022-02-09 20:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832181 I use a lot of visuals when I teach all content areas. For example, when making predictions about the groundhog, the students used a sun and cloud to identify if the groundhog will see its shadow. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832732 2022-02-09 20:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832732 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832941 My students identify themselves or others around them through the wonderful stories we are reading, songs we listen to, and pictures we are drawing/coloring during this month to celebrate Black History Month! ]]> 2022-02-09 20:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038832941 I try to engage my students by helping them make real-world connections, and by helping them relate to things that have happened in their lives. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833376 2022-02-09 20:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833376 I try to have students make connections from our text to their everyday lives. I usually do this a lot with our vocab words in our texts. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833406 2022-02-09 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833406 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833424 We talk about how we want to be treated, the importance of apologizing, etc. and put these things into action when conflicts arise.]]> 2022-02-09 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833424 Through their own personal experience is how connections are built. Kids love telling about themselves or telling stories in general. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833991 2022-02-09 20:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038833991 CIRCLE MAPS!! Bubble maps, flow chart https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038834803 2022-02-09 20:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038834803 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038836472 Make sure we have plenty of time to pack up so we are not rushing to get in lines for the cars and buses. I just started using this time today actually and having students answer a math flashcard before leaving.]]> 2022-02-09 20:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038836472 At the bottom of morning work, students will draw a smiley face, sad face or an "okay" face to let me know how they are feeling. We also have a morning meeting and share something that happened at home the night before that made us happy. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837456 2022-02-09 20:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837456 I attempt to greet each student in the morning with a smile and a compliment. We have check-ins where I ask how they are feeling by using signals (1,2,3,4,5). The students are given opportunities to share the reason for their signals. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837488 2022-02-09 20:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837488 I have students share their experiences with the class. My class loves to tell stories about things they see or do outside of the classroom. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837543 2022-02-09 20:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038837543 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038838358 Students can build connections outside of the content I teach - for instance in social studies, we learn what it is to be appreciative of cultural differences and how to be a good citizen. In science I have taught them lessons to respect and take care of the world around me. With math, my students see the real-world problems we solve everyday with sharing/subtraction/addition. With ELA students hear stories about perseverance, and working hard in life.]]> 2022-02-09 20:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038838358 For the 100th day of school, we came up with 10 different categories and 10 things in each category. For example 10 kinds of foods, sports, etc. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038838566 2022-02-09 20:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038838566 Thinking maps https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038839177 2022-02-09 20:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038839177 We clap when someone wins the prize at the end of the week for the tiger ticket. We also clap when someone gets to go in the treasure box or when they complete a problem correctly on the board. My students are at the point they do it on their own, without prompting https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842422 2022-02-09 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842422 I use a lot of thinking maps in my class. Especially with writing, I like to use circle maps or tree maps to help us organize our thoughts. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842675 2022-02-09 20:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842675 I try to do a read aloud with my students at the end of the day. I like doing read-alouds that are funny or continuous. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842725 2022-02-09 20:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038842725 I make crafts and paintings I intend to sell, but never do. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844258 2022-02-09 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844258 We do a "hello" circle. I choose a greeter each day to say hello and give each student a fist bump. I also notice how students are feeling as soon as they walk in the door. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844480 2022-02-09 20:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844480 jamisondelallo1 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844534 During phonics, math, etc. we always praise one another when there is a "light-bulb moment" or a spectacular answer with a "round of applause". To show that we are proud and encouraging to our friends!]]> 2022-02-09 20:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844534 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844970 This week I have spent some time trying to learn how to do brush lettering. I need losts of practice!]]> 2022-02-09 20:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038844970 We pack up in a timely manner and then I put on a PBS video that aids in reading and is related to that weeks phonics. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845591 2022-02-09 20:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845591 We do silent cheers when someone earns a tiger ticket or their name is announced for the weekly winner. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845755 2022-02-09 20:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845755 I don't do a lot of check ins with the students but that is something I think I could certainly improve on. I try to check in with them in the mornings when they come in by asking them how their morning is going and a simple hello. I think I could improve on it a bit more throughout the day so it's not just a morning routine. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845802 2022-02-09 20:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038845802 Students need to understand how they will use fractions in the real world and others use them. Relate the content to cooking, building, etc. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038846248 2022-02-09 20:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038846248 I use Storyline Online where famous people read aloud children's books. It is a great calming activity for the end of the day. crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847348 2022-02-09 20:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847348 We have discussions about what they can do to help out in their community. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847473 2022-02-09 20:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847473 From the beginning, I have encouraged my students to treat others the way they want to be treated. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847870 2022-02-09 20:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847870 Identify https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847872 One way that the students can identify with the corse content is through visuals, listening to stories being read, videos on flocabulary, youtube, etc. They are also identifying with each other as they share their experiences.]]> 2022-02-09 20:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038847872 I try to set an example for my students and encourage them to be kind and respectful. We clap for each other when someone gets a tiger ticket or their name is announced. I always encourage them to help a friend where ever they may see a friend is in need. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038848050 2022-02-09 20:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038848050 anchor charts, and thinking maps https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038848251 2022-02-09 20:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038848251 I had the students make snow cream when we had snow. It applied reading informational text and fraction skills in order to make it correctly. I assessed them on their finished product. If it was edible and looked right then they could read and comprehend the how-to and measure the fractions correctly. They had 2 questions to ask that involved equivalent fractions. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038849274 2022-02-09 20:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038849274 jamisondelallo1 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850158 I use verbal check-ins daily but will work on doing activities that are not so direct in case anyone needs to share something personal! ]]> 2022-02-09 20:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850158 I greet each child every morning. We have a share time were a few children are able to share, if they want to share, each day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850345 2022-02-09 20:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850345 We typically have the last 10 minutes or so for packing up and dismissing. However, I would like to improve and maybe have an end of the day reflection where the students would be able to share their thoughts about the day, etc. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850370 2022-02-09 20:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038850370 Build https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038851083 Student can build connections outside of the classroom to the content we are learing through interacting with friends and family outside of school and sharing their learning. Students are also encouraged to read library books. ]]> 2022-02-09 20:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038851083 Model everything in a journal or notebook that you expect them to do and ensure they take it home to teach their family or do homework. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038851729 2022-02-09 20:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038851729 jamisondelallo1 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038852247 The last things we do are the fun science and/or social studies lessons I prepare then we pack up. I usually tell my students to be safe and that I can't wait to see them tomorrow! However on Fridays my class does a group hug before everyone leaves!]]> 2022-02-09 20:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038852247 Morning and afternoon class meetings and group meetings. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038852578 2022-02-09 20:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038852578 Organize https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038853828 I can organize my thoughts that are useful for an elementary student to take home and explain what they have learned by allowing them to recreate charts and disgrams, completing thinking map activities, sharing what they are reading in the classroom.]]> 2022-02-09 20:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038853828 At the end of each day, I give out two "top tiger" tickets. The children clap when someone is rewarded. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038854096 2022-02-09 20:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038854096 We talk about things that they have learned. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855169 2022-02-09 20:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855169 End with student temperature check and class meeting https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855268 2022-02-09 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855268 Check Ins https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855300 Each morning I stand at the door and greet the students. This allows us to touch base for just a minutes. They can share anything important to them at that time.]]> 2022-02-09 20:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038855300 Nuture a Culture of Kindness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038857200 One way to foster kindness in the classroom is by reminding each other to listen when others are talking.]]> 2022-02-09 20:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038857200 End the Day https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038859066 One way that I like to end the day is by packing up and reading a book with the class. This is just a nice downtime since our days are usually so busy.]]> 2022-02-09 20:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2038859066 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047199751 Exercise!
Walk and bicycle.
Meditate
Play games

]]> 2022-02-14 20:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047199751 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047203141 Make personal connections.
Listen
Giving feedback.
Give examples of things they know.]]> 2022-02-14 20:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047203141 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047205806 Through personal experiences 
Communicating during family time
Using school rules outside the classroom

]]> 2022-02-14 20:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047205806 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047208185 use of thinking maps
concept webs
graphic organizers
different strategies]]> 2022-02-14 20:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047208185 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047210328 Greet them at the door.
Mood check in daily
Good morning songs]]> 2022-02-14 20:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047210328 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047212034 Self expression
Peer tutoring
Students helping each other
Positive words to each other
Clap when someone receive an award]]> 2022-02-14 20:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047212034 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047213245 Positive words
Good-bye song
Exit tickets
Students sharing]]> 2022-02-14 20:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2047213245 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2048662814 I have been walking my dog and playing ball with her.]]> 2022-02-15 14:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2048662814 Gym https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2049526121 Go to the gym with other teachers after school.]]> 2022-02-15 20:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2049526121 Napping https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2049526517 I take a short nap after school to decompress.]]> 2022-02-15 20:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2049526517 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051812850 Spend time with my dogs
Puzzles
Crochet
Gym
Read

]]> 2022-02-16 20:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051812850 Identify https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051815306 Real life experiences
Visuals


]]> 2022-02-16 20:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051815306 Organize https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051816783 Thinking Maps 
Charts
Exit Tickets]]> 2022-02-16 20:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051816783 SEL Activity https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051821677 Greeting at the door and ask how you are doing today
Morning/Afternoon meeting including goals and emotions
Dojo Videos ]]> 2022-02-16 20:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051821677 Kindness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051824185 Books about kindness
List one kind thing you did or someone did to you during afternoon meetings

]]> 2022-02-16 20:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051824185 Ending the Day https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051826186 Afternoon meeting
Make a point to say goodbye each day]]> 2022-02-16 20:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051826186 Self-Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051865847 face masks, music, exercise, gratitude journal, buy something for myself :) ]]> 2022-02-16 20:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051865847 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051866852 songs and repetition]]> 2022-02-16 20:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051866852 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051867362 Notice real world examples of fractions]]> 2022-02-16 20:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051867362 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051868758 Have students discuss at the end of the lesson what they have learned. ]]> 2022-02-16 21:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051868758 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051869702 greetings at the door, respond to daily prompts]]> 2022-02-16 21:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051869702 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051870946 positive reinforcement]]> 2022-02-16 21:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051870946 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051875063 tell everyone goodbye, clean workspace, story time]]> 2022-02-16 21:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2051875063 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059202027 -Nail care
-Spa Day
-Saturday off 
-Walk outside
-Napping]]> 2022-02-21 18:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059202027 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059203944 -Providing real examples for the students
-Connecting Home and school (example/nonexamples)
-Reviewing before learning something new

]]> 2022-02-21 18:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059203944 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059204665 -Text to World Connections
-Sharing stories
-Connections with Real world examples]]> 2022-02-21 18:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059204665 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059205646 -Anchor Charts
-Thinking Maps
-KWL charts
-Labeling

]]> 2022-02-21 18:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059205646 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059206354 -Different student/teacher greetings each morning

]]> 2022-02-21 18:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059206354 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059207096 -Talking about our classroom is family and we should take care of each other
-Reminders of showing kindness]]> 2022-02-21 18:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059207096 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059207351 Goodbye song]]> 2022-02-21 18:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2059207351 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063208505 Nails done, candy for myself, go for a walk, spend money.]]> 2022-02-23 18:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063208505 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063210691 1. Skittles to use hands-on math activities.
2. Food with fractions.

]]> 2022-02-23 19:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063210691 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063212911 At home, pizza, checkers, and other items to do math problems such as fractions]]> 2022-02-23 19:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063212911 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063214503 Anchor charts, tri-folds]]> 2022-02-23 19:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063214503 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063216640 Before the lesson, get in the middle of the class and ask them how they are doing? What is going on? Let them express themselves. 

]]> 2022-02-23 19:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063216640 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063224161 Help pass out papers, explain work to others who are struggling, provide information to the teacher when there is a problem.

Kindness party instead of a Valentine's Day party. The teacher tells each one what she likes about them. They can do the same.]]> 2022-02-23 19:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063224161 CHE anitahmartin https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063225986 Have a good day; "I love you. Have a great day."]]> 2022-02-23 19:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2063225986 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082495162 hiking
biking
walking
meditating]]> 2022-03-07 20:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082495162 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082496527 Use examples of things they know.
Pictures
Students experiences.]]> 2022-03-07 20:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082496527 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082497849 Making personal connections
Family living 

]]> 2022-03-07 20:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082497849 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082501268 Think alouds
Restating rules
Modeling the rules
Make connections self to ...]]> 2022-03-07 20:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082501268 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082503405 Discuss how child is feeling and what worries they may or may not have.
Feelings poster
Discuss the why are they feeling a certain way.
Songs]]> 2022-03-07 20:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082503405 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082505024 Sharing
Kind words
Being courteous
Sportsmanship
School rules]]> 2022-03-07 20:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082505024 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082506688 Positive answers and sharing
Cleaning space
Hugs]]> 2022-03-07 20:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2082506688 Self Care crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086859681 On Saturday afternoon, I watched a funny movie.]]> 2022-03-09 20:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086859681 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086860620 Watching YouTube videos.]]> 2022-03-09 20:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086860620 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086861879 I have gone to the beach a few times this month. 

]]> 2022-03-09 20:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086861879 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864008 I like to have my students make connections to their sight words, vocab words, and spelling words through personal experiences and pictures. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864008 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864504 Students can identify with things in my teaching through making connections with the course content to their own lives.]]> 2022-03-09 20:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864504 Still watching my favorite twitch streamer! https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864643 2022-03-09 20:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086864643 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866129 I binge watched a new show on Netflix this weekend.]]> 2022-03-09 20:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866129 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866425 By practicing applying what they are learning while at school which will provide them with the confidence and ability to apply their learning outside the classroom.]]> 2022-03-09 20:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866425 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866841 I could improve with check ins.]]> 2022-03-09 20:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086866841 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086867387 Make connections to the real world and to their personal lives and experiences. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086867387 Identify crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086868329 One of our vocabulary words is "visit" and my students still talk about our visit to the Paramount Theatre to see The Nutcracker Ballet. We also talked about other places we visit here at school.]]> 2022-03-09 20:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086868329 I bought a bike and bike trailer so I can tote my kids. I have been biking at least 15 minutes a day with them. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086868520 2022-03-09 20:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086868520 I have been taking nice, long bubble baths while listening to music, and I've been hanging out with family playing board games. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869073 2022-03-09 20:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869073 I painted a picture of the twins in Trolls. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869336 2022-03-09 20:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869336 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869863 Students can identify with things in the course content that I am teaching with hands-on activities.]]> 2022-03-09 20:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086869863 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870126 Anchor charts, pictures, labeling, and making connections that relate back to the student.]]> 2022-03-09 20:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870126 Making Connections https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870568 My students are encouraged through my lessons to connect stories to their own cultures, backgrounds, and knowledge of LOTS we are talking about!!! Relating my content to what kids know or have experienced is how I get them to see themselves or identify with what they DO know and that is powerful!]]> 2022-03-09 20:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870568 In my classroom we have a lot of discussions, and I try to help the children make connections by encouraging them to relate the content to their personal lives. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870714 2022-03-09 20:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086870714 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871059 We discuss and promote the appropriate behavior by thinking about our actions and discussing ways we could have done things differently, good ways we handled a problem, etc.]]> 2022-03-09 20:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871059 Build crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871156 We talked about books during independent reading time and the connections to other stories we have read in a series.]]> 2022-03-09 20:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871156 Again, we have class discussions, which my children love because they like to talk about events that happened outside of the classroom. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871975 2022-03-09 20:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871975 Consistently relating content to life and different cultures in the classroom. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871986 2022-03-09 20:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086871986 Organize crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872464 We do a ticket out the door. I also ask simple questions.]]> 2022-03-09 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872464 Building Connections https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872873 I ask my students often to refer to things and experiences they have/see outside the classroom ex. What kinds of plants have they grown with their family? (science) What do you know about your family's traditions (ss) just finding ways that students can take what they learn in the classroom - outside and build knowledge everywhere too.]]> 2022-03-09 20:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872873 thinking maps, anchor charts, modeling https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872975 2022-03-09 20:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086872975 Morning Meetings https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086873823 I usually say a few words to each student as they walk in + compliment something about them (wow that is a really cool shirt I like that! I love those shoes, etc.)]]> 2022-03-09 20:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086873823 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086873977 We have class discussions that allow students to share their own experiences 
(what they have been through, what they have read, something they have seen) relating to the content we are learning.]]> 2022-03-09 20:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086873977 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874032 I greet my students every morning and sometimes we will discuss during our morning meetings how we are feeling. I am still trying to improve in this area. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874032 I need to improve on daily check-ins. Usually I say "good morning" but I am busy doing other things. I do try to allow a few children a day to share. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874699 2022-03-09 20:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874699 SEL crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874707 I am doing a daily check in with a student at the end of the day for a particular student who needs more emotional support and in thinking. It has definitely helped with her positive growth mindset.]]> 2022-03-09 20:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874707 Students can identify with the course content by their own experiences in life via classroom discussion. Last week we talked about a lesson in a story and I had students identify with something that they maybe did not want to do (cleaning room) because they wanted to do something else (play fortnite). We then talked about how the lesson was that it's okay to play but you have to work hard first. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874811 2022-03-09 20:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874811 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874954 Making sure we are not packing up last minute.]]> 2022-03-09 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086874954 Applying what they learned to life outside. Example, if spelling pattern is short a then they write words that follow the pattern they saw in a grocery store and come back and share. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086875158 2022-03-09 20:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086875158 SEL crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086875851 We had a new student come in today and everyone automatically clapped for him when I introduced him to the class.]]> 2022-03-09 20:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086875851 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877228 Sportsmanship 
helping struggling students
helping our friends when they drop their pencil boxes, etc.]]> 2022-03-09 20:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877228 Modeling anything you want them to do like take notes or interactive notebook in a journal under the document camera so they see exactly what you want. Then having them take the journal home each time they are practicing the concept. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877694 2022-03-09 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877694 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877980 To organize my thoughts that are useful for an elementary student to take home, I model using thinking maps and anchor charts.]]> 2022-03-09 20:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086877980 SEL crystalhodges https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878135 I end the day with a read aloud from Storyline online and/or tell them to have a great afternoon/weekend. I would love to do a good-bye song or a quick fun handshake to say good-bye.]]> 2022-03-09 20:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878135 Take-Home experiences https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878203 I create opportunities that students can share and I encourage them to share what they are learning in all subjects in my classroom. 

They get excited to tell me about what their families respond with!]]> 2022-03-09 20:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878203 Have students relate to things in the real world that they have experienced. So when we talk about action words, I introduce it by asking their favorite sport and then ask what they do in that sport (kick ball, swing bat, throw ball, jump)and then I tell them that those are all actions they are doing which is called a verb https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878300 2022-03-09 20:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878300 The children are still cheering for the individuals who receive the "top tiger" tickets at the end of the day. We have a new student in our class that doesn't know any English. My other students are always helping and encouraging her. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878804 2022-03-09 20:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086878804 Greeting students at the door and concern jar for students to put concerns in for morning meeting. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879392 2022-03-09 20:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879392 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879433 We have started an end of day check in. At the end of the day, I give each student a post it not and they tell me something that stuck with them throughout the day. After they finish writing down whatever it is, they stick it on the wall. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879433 I have started a "What did you take away" and students will write on their sticky note one thing they learned that day/week and place it on their number. Then we read them off. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879669 2022-03-09 20:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086879669 I started doing "exit tickets" at the end of the day. We are still having discussions about what we learned that day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880177 2022-03-09 20:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880177 Top Tiger focused on Act Kind and Respectfully each day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880351 2022-03-09 20:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880351 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880406 Students give me signals (holding up fingers to represent how they are feeling) and are given a choice to share the reason for their signal.]]> 2022-03-09 20:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086880406 Class meeting to discuss if made our goals that day and then read aloud. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086881456 2022-03-09 20:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086881456 Students draw at the bottom of their paper a face according to their mood (green = goo, yellow = not great, red = not okay, i need to talk) We also meet at the carpet to talk about something we did the day before https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086881511 2022-03-09 20:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086881511 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086883971 The students act as cheerleaders for each other when someone gets the correct answer.]]> 2022-03-09 20:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086883971 Students say "Welcome to our class" to someone that comes in so that the visitor feels seen and welcomed. My students also are great at clapping and encouraging eachother when they are struggling with something or completed something they were working on https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086884730 2022-03-09 20:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086884730 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086886180 I have started reading a novel to the class at the end of the day, one chapter each day. They really seem to enjoy it!]]> 2022-03-09 20:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086886180 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086894298 visuals, anchor charts, etc.]]> 2022-03-09 20:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2086894298 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094581148 Taking a walk, listening to music, and car rides with my dog and hanging out with the family ]]> 2022-03-14 19:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094581148 Listening to music https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094809730 2022-03-15 00:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094809730 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094812216 I try to tie into things being taught in their classroom or any prior knowledge they have. Today drawing roses with organic shapes, they were a wee bit clueless. So I asked them to name geomtric shapes, triangle ,square etc. OK organic shapes art he opposite of geometric.]]> 2022-03-15 00:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094812216 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094814698 I always like to bring art history into art. This mouth teaching them and reading stories about Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Cassett, Helen Frankenthaler, Freda Kahlo. ]]> 2022-03-15 00:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094814698 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094815929 Giving the art work back, like the clay oits they made that I gave back in 5th grade today. Hopefully the remembert he steps they took to make it.]]> 2022-03-15 00:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094815929 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094823013 50 minutes classes 6 per day five minutes between first three 30 minutes and 5 minutes between last 3. Hard to do. But March Madness is upon us. Having trouble getting 4th & 5th to be quiet so I can begin instruction. So started beginning lessons with them reciting our school pledge they say every morning. Be Responsible, Be respectful show self-control in everything I do every day, EWE is the place to be. Come grow with me.  It does make them stop and think and karm down.]]> 2022-03-15 00:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094823013 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094826661 Again speical teacher has a different relationship. I always talk about sharing is caring as we share materials( then use hand santizier). I did ask students today if my messy classroom made any of them stressed out. It is better than it was but I am not there yet.]]> 2022-03-15 00:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094826661 Art https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094828187 Every lesson ends with clean up and studetns helping me put up materials and leave my classroom better than they found it. when students are lining up to go i usually ask them on their thoughts of the project of the day.]]> 2022-03-15 00:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2094828187 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098672840 Nails/Pedicure
Boundaries for taking work home
Celebrate the small things]]> 2022-03-16 19:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098672840 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098675261 Making real world connections
Spiraling]]> 2022-03-16 19:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098675261 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098677083 Parent connection
Projects]]> 2022-03-16 19:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098677083 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098679724 Use visuals to share with parents
Sending home work samples

]]> 2022-03-16 19:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098679724 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098681451 Standing at the door with greetings
Morning Meeting
Afternoon Meetings]]> 2022-03-16 19:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098681451 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098684406 Can't wait to see you tomorrow during dismissal
Purposeful goodbyes at dismissal 
Recognize each student by name]]> 2022-03-16 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098684406 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098687151 Reading before dismissal
Creating calmness with tone before releasing

]]> 2022-03-16 19:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2098687151 shopping, vacation https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110429615 2022-03-23 19:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110429615 Real-life connections Ex: decimals in the grocery store https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110430349 2022-03-23 19:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110430349 Connections https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110431054 Shopping with parents- notice numbers, words, money]]> 2022-03-23 19:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110431054 Kid-friendly language https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110432002 Reflection of lessons taught]]> 2022-03-23 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110432002 Daily check-ins https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110432766 Checking in on planners, morning journaling]]> 2022-03-23 19:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110432766 Examples of Kindness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110433731 Student shout-outs in the classroom mailbox to share each Friday

Partner read the weekly story

Partner math]]> 2022-03-23 19:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110433731 End the day https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110435447 Words of affirmation ]]> 2022-03-23 19:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2110435447 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133270144 I watched one of my favorite dance movies on Saturday afternoon!]]> 2022-04-06 19:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133270144 ELA/Science https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133272623 We have been talking about ants and the students made a connection to how they see ants on the playground and how some people are allergic to ants and also how some people have been bitten by ants.]]> 2022-04-06 19:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133272623 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133274686 shopping]]> 2022-04-06 19:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133274686 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133274997 Listening to a podcast.]]> 2022-04-06 19:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133274997 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133275391 I have been using positive affirmations several times a day. I think they are helping!]]> 2022-04-06 19:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133275391 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133276830 we make connections in class to the text and to our power words. we use personal experiences from their everyday lives ]]> 2022-04-06 19:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133276830 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133277082 Students can identify with things in the course content through making real world connections. Helping students understand how the things they are learning about help them outside of school allows them to experience a more personal side of education. ]]> 2022-04-06 19:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133277082 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133277724 Hanging out with family, and going to church more.

]]> 2022-04-06 19:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133277724 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133278914 Students can build connections outside of the classroom to the content I am teaching by implementing what they are learning and how these experience extent beyond school walls.]]> 2022-04-06 19:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133278914 Playing Animal Crossing once or twice a week! https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133279111 2022-04-06 19:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133279111 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280463 papers that include visual aids and thinking maps]]> 2022-04-06 19:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280463 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280859 I try to help them make connections by encouraging them to relate the content to their personal life. I like to have discussions about the topics to get them engaged.]]> 2022-04-06 19:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280859 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280944 I try to say good morning to all of my students as they come in by name.]]> 2022-04-06 19:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280944 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280969 students can build connections and understandings through their interactions with their families at home and also with their peers.]]> 2022-04-06 19:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133280969 Continue making connections https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133281207 I'm having my students connect their love of drawing into creating things like bubble maps or life cycles from scratch using THEIR drawings. Connecting to their interests is key! I also use tons of references to books and games they like (: (ex. drawing a kirby on my room for consumers vs producers LOL)]]> 2022-04-06 19:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133281207 Painting https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133281881 2022-04-06 19:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133281881 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283012 Students are eager to help me with certain things and help their peers. We also are practicing asking others to stop certain behavior POLITELY that is distracting during class.]]> 2022-04-06 19:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283012 Organizing thoughts for home... https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283131 I have students to recall small bits of what we're learning to sum up the lessons, or include hand motions or songs I'm sure they all carry home and talk about!]]> 2022-04-06 19:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283131 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283703 My students will draw pictures to show what they have learned from about their power words, which helps them understand and also helps them show what they have learn. We also use anchor charts and visuals to help us understand and explain. ]]> 2022-04-06 19:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133283703 Build https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284024 One teacher was raising butterflies in her classroom and had the students outside for a releasing ceremony. They absolutely loved it. They weren't just learning about the lifecycle of butterflies in books and drawings, they were watching them grow and change right in their classroom!]]> 2022-04-06 19:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284024 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284259 We pack up at a particular time so we are not rushing to the bus and car lines.]]> 2022-04-06 19:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284259 Morning Meetings https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284438 I have began to greet each child by name hello * - how are you today? we talk on Mondays about our weekends, etc. And I have just received my SEL poster good for check ins and sticky notes.]]> 2022-04-06 19:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133284438 Setting boundaries with others https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133285211 2022-04-06 19:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133285211 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133286207 We are always having discussions that relate to the content I am teaching. It gives them the opportunity to share information about events that have happened outside of the classroom. ]]> 2022-04-06 19:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133286207 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133287417 I greet the students every morning with a hello/good morning. ]]> 2022-04-06 19:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133287417 Organize https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133287651 Love having students write in their journals and have them read their writing to the class. It allows them to actually hear what they have written and I can assess what they already know about a topic.]]> 2022-04-06 19:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133287651 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133288330 We do anchor charts, thinking maps, etc.]]> 2022-04-06 19:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133288330 We made connections with earning income by relating it to chores at home and gaining Dojo points in school https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289444 2022-04-06 19:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289444 Garden https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289481 We talk about things we plant in gardens and one of my students mentioned a flower garden and drew a picture of it.]]> 2022-04-06 19:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289481 End of the Day https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289485 Since I have received my new carpet, most days I have my students pack up ten minutes early and I read a book to them on the carpet (: it helps settle them down and make for a great end of the day for everyone.]]> 2022-04-06 19:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133289485 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290110 Some days we will end the day with a read aloud or and then other days students write down one thing that has stuck with them throughout the day and we talk about it as a group.]]> 2022-04-06 19:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290110 Thinking maps https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290221 circle maps
bubble maps]]> 2022-04-06 19:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290221 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290309 I always greet each child with a smile. Some of the children will come up to me and talk to me about what happened the night before, and I'll listen and respond.]]> 2022-04-06 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290309 SEL https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290615 Definitely greeting students at the door with a smile and a good morning. Many of the students smile and give hugs. Some have grumpy faces and we can quickly discuss what is wrong. I have one student who comes in grumpy looking every day and I have a special list of Jokes of the Day that we share. He then walks away smiling.]]> 2022-04-06 19:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133290615 Thoughtful Thursdays https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133291219 We do stretching and breathing exercises in our "hello" circle to calm and relax our bodies and our mind.]]> 2022-04-06 19:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133291219 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133292802 I always try to encourage the children to be kind and respectful of one another.]]> 2022-04-06 19:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133292802 Kindness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133292842 One of my students has a cast on his arm and other students are helping him open his food/drink, sitting down and playing with him at recess and giving him paper towels to wash his hands with.]]> 2022-04-06 19:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133292842 SEL: Kindness https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293272 We continue to encourage kindness by having the students help their classmates and teacher by cleaning up the classroom throughout the day and help each other out when someone needs help.]]> 2022-04-06 19:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293272 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293719 students show kindness to their peers by being willing to help a friend with their materials, sharing, etc.]]> 2022-04-06 19:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293719 End of the day chant https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293817 We end the day with me saying "see you later alligator" and the students say "after a while crocodile."]]> 2022-04-06 19:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293817 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293966 We will do a read-aloud on the carpet, and share one thing that they've learned that day.]]> 2022-04-06 19:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133293966 Have them find real world examples. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294067 2022-04-06 19:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294067 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294151 Thinking maps]]> 2022-04-06 19:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294151 Read aloud https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294811 2022-04-06 19:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2133294811 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139728586 Speed walking
Journaling
Naps]]> 2022-04-11 19:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139728586 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139730449 Make it personal for them
Share some of their experiences

]]> 2022-04-11 19:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139730449 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139732800 Relate content to every day life
Going somewhere special
Discussions ]]> 2022-04-11 19:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139732800 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139733984 Thinking maps
Flow chart
Graphic organizers]]> 2022-04-11 19:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139733984 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139734824 Sharing feelings
Daily mood check ins
Mood Board
Morning messages
Greeting students]]> 2022-04-11 19:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139734824 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139736292 Saying kind words
High Fives
Taking turns
Emphasize the importance of being respectfully

]]> 2022-04-11 19:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139736292 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139737432 Reflections
Self assessment
Introduce the next activity
Exit tickets]]> 2022-04-11 19:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2139737432 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157029277 I have literally stopped and smelled the flowers!!]]> 2022-04-25 17:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157029277 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157031244 Always text to self connections! They love to see how much their friends have in common with them. ]]> 2022-04-25 17:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157031244 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157032428 My students can have a class of their own sharing stories that they can relate to. I love to allow them to express themselves. ]]> 2022-04-25 17:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157032428 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157033586 Thinking maps, bubble maps, and circle maps ]]> 2022-04-25 17:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157033586 https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157035098 We do I wish my teacher knew slips. Students share anything with me. I can see and speak to it or the counselor can]]> 2022-04-25 17:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2157035098 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2158332039 every morning i wake up look in the mirror and say lets go change the world one kid at a time .]]> 2022-04-26 11:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2158332039 This month I expended time with my family and friends https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163173527 2022-04-28 18:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163173527 We use their context to share experience and contrast with the topic we have been developing in the class in order they understand the content. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163176977 2022-04-28 18:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163176977 Encourage students to come up with an answer, about the questions even if they are unsure. Teaching them how to explain to you how they got their answer. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163180087 2022-04-28 18:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163180087 I played some instrumental music to let them feel relax and comfortable. and I shared Slides with a Welcome to the class and list of the things we will be seeing. in other occasions I show them a picture connected to the topic we have been seeing and I ask questions to expand their answers and vocabulary to develop the lesson and start the class https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163187073 2022-04-28 18:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163187073 We one by week we make a circle time to talks about values and why is important to practice them like kindness students give examples of them . and we list some of them orally : Hold the door open for some body else .Help a friend who's stuck on their classwork if they finished first they can go and help the others, try to clear up a mess you didn't make sometimes. shar snacks if they don't bring some. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163196933 2022-04-28 19:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163196933 We play a song and sing practicing some vocabularies and then we say bye with words of encourages students and motivated them giving applauses for they good job, and one by week give them rewards according with the challenge of the day. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163204827 2022-04-28 19:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163204827 Self Care https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163274277 Going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, getting coffee]]> 2022-04-28 19:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163274277 Identify https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163275411 They can identify with the things that I am teaching when I help make connections from their world to the content that I am teaching. ]]> 2022-04-28 20:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163275411 I went on vacation for spring break so I had the chance to reset and come back to work with a clear mind. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163315218 2022-04-28 20:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163315218 Being Outside with My Family https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163323351 Since the weather has been nicer, my husband and I make an effort to spend at least 30 minutes outside. Most days we take a walk as a family. Sometimes we sit on the porch and watch our children play. But we use no devices during this time. It has been so refreshing! ]]> 2022-04-28 20:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163323351 All hands on deck https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163495429 We give each other positive feedback at the end of the day. What someone could’ve done differently. Accountability. We are definitely family!!]]> 2022-04-29 00:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163495429 Tell each other how good our day was together. If we had some pitfalls we encourage each other to do better. We get another chance the next time. https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163497557 2022-04-29 00:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominiquegrady/elementary/wish/2163497557