https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15 en-us 2017-05-20 12:50:38 UTC 2017-05-23 20:38:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488017
In first grade, we have also found that students perform very well on isolated word study tests but they have difficulty generalizing their spelling rules to writing tasks.
 ]]> 2017-05-23 20:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488017 elizabeth_boland https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488187 I love the idea of a book club. I wonder if that is something we could do as a paid club position?]]> 2017-05-23 20:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488187 nbrots https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488293 In the Math in Practice PLC-- we discussed the importance of students doing more of the thinking and for teachers to take more of a backseat--which is difficult sometimes!. This will help them become more independent thinkers and problem solvers.]]> 2017-05-23 20:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488293 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488480 I loved the Pineapple Chart! I have already learned so much from colleagues. I would love to learn more!]]> 2017-05-23 20:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488480 janet_concodora https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488495 Improving Lexia usage is a
challenge for us as a grade level. Were your strategies successful?

]]> 2017-05-23 20:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488495 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488630 I love the Pineapple Chart! It is a great way to find out what is going on in other classrooms and will allow us to learn from each other! 

]]> 2017-05-23 20:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488630 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488785 Each group had interesting topics of study. It would be great to see some of these ideas on the pineapple chart next year ;)

]]> 2017-05-23 20:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488785 kristina_brown https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488825 I like the idea of creating math talk communities.  It gives students the opportunity to collaboratively persevere through their problem solving.]]> 2017-05-23 20:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488825 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488930 I love seeing my hearing impaired student's spelling stage improvements, especially since she doesn't hear many of the sounds presented!]]> 2017-05-23 20:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488930 genna_becker https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488938 I really like the connection between the CGI PLC's findings and the Math in Practice PLC. Math should be exploratory and modeled for students by students so they can learn from each other organically. 

I also love the Pineapple Chart idea, not only does it provide opportunities for professional growth but it encourages a feeling of community!

]]> 2017-05-23 20:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488938 meredith_costel https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488987 I like the idea of book clubs too and one book for a grade level. My students get more into the book when they see others reading and discussing that same book. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173488987 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489052 I like to think of myself as a leader when it comes to my field and supporting students and staff in the education of deaf students. However, it also difficult to improve my leadership since I'm in so many different schools in the district. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489052 mary_mullan https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489197 I love the idea of students being given the tools they need to discover things at their own pace.  I think it helps them to internalize what they are learning.]]> 2017-05-23 20:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489197 carrie_rinaldi https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489200 Word Study: Would love to hear about how you integrated purposeful spelling work stations.. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489200 carole_zalinsky https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489205 Lexia has worked in my class. Computer version of Orton-Gillingham. Love that I have extra materials to go along with Lexia. Students enjoy the program. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489205 annamarie_gil https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489242 I really like the Pineapple Chart! It is an easy way for teachers to exchange ideas and best practices. It's nice to step outside your classroom and swap ideas with colleagues which in turn, helps to build a community of learners and leaders.]]> 2017-05-23 20:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489242 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489288 I really like the idea of the pineapple chart to stay connected throughout the school and to be able to learn from others. 

]]> 2017-05-23 20:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489288 maryellen_leche https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489360 I definitely will approach Lexia differently next year. The idea of having a class growth chart and daily shout-outs as motivation would have certainly enhanced my student's experience with the program. It is looked at as a chore and not a resource and I think buy in needs to be established on Day 1.
I also found the Teacher Leadership presentation insightful. I think we all have our respective areas of expertise and need to realize that we can learn from one another. Inviting others in your room and sharing what you do is a way for us to learn to appreciate the wealth of knowledge from people in this building without feeling judged our inadequate. We need to change our own perception of what a leader is and isn't.  We need to help each other grow and only then can we instill that in our kids. 
Excellent work to all the groups! ]]> 2017-05-23 20:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489360 shannon_lorenz1 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489433 I really liked the Literacy Leaders PLC idea of student book clubs. I believe autonomy is a major component of internal drive and our students will be more motivated to read if given choices. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489433 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489613 I liked the reading habits survey- it allowed our students to reflect on their reading habits and ways they could improve. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489613 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489657
GO Lindeneau Teacher Leaders! We work with a great staff and we are lucky to have so many teachers from whom we can continue to learn.]]> 2017-05-23 20:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489657 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489704 In the Literacy Leaders PLC, I like the idea of reading one book in K-2 and another in 3-5. Doing it early on in the year would give the grade levels a common book to have conversations about and then weave throughout the curriculum. Maybe we can choose book titles that lend themselves to friendship themes- a good way to kick off the year?? ]]> 2017-05-23 20:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489704 amy_rudnick https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489727 I love that the Math in Practice presentation focused on allowing the students to "discover" their way through difficult problem solving.  It's so natural (at least for me) to want to model first, then watch the kids follow my model.  Often times, the students come up with solutions that were different from my own.  And kids also learn really well from each other.]]> 2017-05-23 20:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489727 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489783 I'm curious as to the results for a book club with a select group of students. I think having one a marking period would be a great place to start.]]> 2017-05-23 20:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489783 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489803 In the math and practice PLC, I liked the slide about math talks and journaling. I think it's important that students communicate about their math process after they solve problems.]]> 2017-05-23 20:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489803 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489821 I really like the rubric from the Mathematical Practices PLC. I'm stealing it :)]]> 2017-05-23 20:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489821 lisarosenfeld https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489961 I would love to start up a Pineapple Chart for next year. I think we have so much to share with our colleagues and little opportunity to showcase what goes on day to day in our classrooms. We can learn a lot from each other. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173489961 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173490091 Love the Pineapple Chart idea!  Each PLC touched on such different aspects of learning.  Great resources! 
Giving students the opportunity to feel ownership in their learning through problem solving, word study sorts, book choice...helps to internalize and solidify learning. ]]> 2017-05-23 20:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173490091 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173490181 Mathematical Practice
Explanation of thinking is so important even in the youngest of learners. "Math is all around us" is a concept that can be integrated in to the skill building process.]]> 2017-05-23 20:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173490181 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491408
The character parade was a hit and must be an annual activity! We also liked the idea of One Book for each grade level versus school wide. Thanks to Lisa, we also tried the musical chairs read a book activity which the kids really enjoyed!]]> 2017-05-23 20:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491408 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491684 The Word Study data was interesting! How did you incorporate into stations/ELA? What are the links between isolated spelling and implementation in writing? I find the same challenge in first.]]> 2017-05-23 20:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491684 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491702 I love the idea of the grade-level novel. I have used novels often in my class to establish a "common base" that my students could use as the year progressed when they were then reading their own novels, so I'm all for that. I also would love to explore book clubs; I've never had much success with them, but I would love to try again and would welcome some suggestions.]]> 2017-05-23 20:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173491702 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173492134 Math in Practice PLC- Build Bridges, make connections

Our students complete
 daily math warm ups like those discussed on the PLC slide, however, moving forward, we would like to make this a group work activity instead of an individual task.]]> 2017-05-23 20:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173492134 jennifer_mitch2 https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173492394 I loved the links provided on the slide from the Math interventionists. The Which One Doesn't Belong site provides so many options for puzzles. Often the students fail to stretch their thinking past the obvious. These kind of puzzles would really allow them to look for options.]]> 2017-05-23 20:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_bright/pvp0qf4lff15/wish/173492394