Structuring Synchronous Sessions by Anna Griffith https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy What are you finding to be best practice in Pre/K? en-us 2020-09-29 18:34:40 UTC 2026-01-29 11:58:41 UTC hello@padlet.com We have fun in our Meets! We talk about the zones of regulation, we have a time of sharing or scavenger hunt or mystery bag, we have started doing a Go Noodle since they love it in the classroom, and lastly I preview the Slide they will be accessing for the day's tasks. jltye https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/801607193 2020-10-05 02:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/801607193 tebel1 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/804930917 Small groups is highly effective in pre-k. It gives me time to see how my students are excelling in their objectives. It also gives me time to build a positive connection with them. ]]> 2020-10-05 22:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/804930917 tebel1 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/804932383 Office hours gives me the peace of mind that I am serving my families, but that I am also taking care of myself and establishing a healthy work/life balance. ]]> 2020-10-05 22:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/804932383 Rena Wright response https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805171140 I was really happy with the interaction we had on our remote days during our google meet sessions.  It went WAAAAYY smoother than I anticipated and was more productive than I thought we would be able to achieve.


]]> 2020-10-06 01:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805171140 ESGI https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805412492 2020-10-06 03:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805412492 ESGI cpitts11 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805416291 So my small groups I haven't started yet but have been meeting with students/families 1:1 to do assessments with ESGI. If you haven't tried it I HIGHLY recommend trying the free trial. It's easy to share your screen and assess students quickly and with data easily recorded for you. It was nice for parents to observe as well so they can help with skills needed for their child. 

]]> 2020-10-06 03:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805416291 Little Einstein Science Fridays! cpitts11 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805421220 I'm a Blended Keep Teacher so every Friday I do a Science experiment with my students. Where they have the same materials I have and we explore Science together. The families and students love our meetings on Little Einstein Science together. Get Creative this year was always my thought going into this year. We usually have so much fun learning in the classroom that I wanted to keep that excitement and engagement even if they had to be at home learning. ]]> 2020-10-06 03:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805421220 I am in the classroom daily with my students. At our beginning of the year conferences I always give parents my office hours of 8am-4pm unless we set up a meeting. It is very important to let parents know when you are available for them but also letting them know that you also have a personal life that you need to be present in as well. awalker165 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805423619 2020-10-06 03:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805423619 I am in the classroom, so I haven't had to do class meetings remotely. awalker165 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805428688 2020-10-06 03:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805428688 Since I am in the classroom I will write about something I did last Spring. I had parents fill out a schedule of a good time to meet with their child individually to do reading with their reading group materials. This was really nice because I was able to ask the student questions and see how they were doing with their reading and comprehension. awalker165 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805429288 2020-10-06 03:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805429288 No class meetings since I'm on campus 5 days. ccruz56 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805433611 2020-10-06 03:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805433611 With being in the classroom, it's hard to have a small group due to social distancing. This is a challenge I'm trying to overcome. ccruz56 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805436610 2020-10-06 03:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805436610 I'm on campus 5 days a week, so parents are able to reach me there. I also use Classtag, which allows parents to message me anytime of day if they have questions and concerns. ccruz56 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805441170 2020-10-06 03:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/805441170 Class Meetings mgrigsby5 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/807472250 The kids and I play a lot of alphabet games during our meetings. I have been teaching the kids sign language with their letters so they are able to show me which letter a word starts with and I don't have to have them unmute their mics!]]> 2020-10-06 16:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/807472250 Small Groups mgrigsby5 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/807482550 I have been utilizing ESGI to assess my students 1:1 so that I can then place them in leveled groups for small groups!]]> 2020-10-06 16:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/807482550 Small Group sjorgensen17 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808487374 Small group learning has always been an effective type of learning for young learners. Students can be provided with more targeted instruction that applies to their ability level]]> 2020-10-06 21:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808487374 sjorgensen17 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808487876 I'm on campus 5 days a week, so parents are able to reach me there. I also use a Facebook private group, which allows parents to message me anytime of day if they have questions and concerns. 


]]> 2020-10-06 21:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808487876 Class Meetings https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808647519 2020-10-06 23:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808647519 I https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808648507 2020-10-06 23:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808648507 Class Meeting jlaw35 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808651536 My student's attention span is short and we have been increasing our meeting time and adding some review and games to look forward to.]]> 2020-10-06 23:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808651536 Remind lweber78 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808652160 I am in the classroom 5 days a week, so parents know they can contact me via school phone number, email, or Remind. If I am available at the time, I will take the call or respond immediately. If not, they know I will respond at the first opportunity. ]]> 2020-10-06 23:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808652160 Class Meetings https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808768549 Pam H.
Class meetings are important, they allow discussion time with your group of students.  It gives them the chance to ask questions and talk about what we will be learning during that day.]]> 2020-10-07 00:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808768549 Class Meetings nmoore84 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808823472 I have been using this time to work on skills but also give my students a chance to get to know each other through breakout rooms that are random each time.]]> 2020-10-07 01:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/808823472 I am trying to just get them used to being on camera. Most of us are not comfortable seeing ourselves on cam. So in the beginning I am just asking them questions about what they brought to share or who is beside them. Just trying to get conversation. tgray44 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810100692 2020-10-07 13:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810100692 Struggle is trying to get everyone who grouped together on zoom at a time that is accommodating. tgray44 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810114263 2020-10-07 13:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810114263 What? Office hours...not yet. When my parents need me I try to be there because they are as stressed as everyone else and they need reassurance. tgray44 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810125846 2020-10-07 13:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810125846 No class meetings since I'm teaching face to face 5 days a week dallsbrook https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810775055 2020-10-07 15:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810775055 We are doing small groups face to face practicing our rotations dallsbrook https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810779718 2020-10-07 15:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810779718 Office hours are mostly done through remind or after school dallsbrook https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810783811 2020-10-07 15:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/810783811 I am full on campus at this time. But will utilize class meetings if we go full remote. rfuller37 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/811075547 2020-10-07 16:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/811075547 Currently, I am teaching in the classroom. The information provided will be beneficial in the remote setting. tstevens39 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/811094145

]]> 2020-10-07 17:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/811094145 I record lessons and zoom from my classroom. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812017897 Cara Galbraith]]> 2020-10-07 22:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812017897 I have polled all the students to begin small group instruction next week. I currently do 3 zooms a day that are identical to get K's interacting in a zoom and learning RW Routines. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812018978 2020-10-07 22:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812018978 I am using Remind and parents are also leaving comments in Go Guardian or in Google Classroom. Lots of hand holding right now for parents. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812020828 2020-10-07 22:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812020828 I Iike to have items from the classroom with me to talk about during class meetings i.e. a book we've read, or a stuffed animal or puppet that the students can have more engagement with. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812696846 2020-10-08 05:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812696846 I haven't started small groups yet, but am interested to look into the ESGI that everyone is talking about on here :) rdalton12 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812705925 2020-10-08 05:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812705925 I try to make it a point to respond to late night emails or remind messages that are received outside of my office hours, the next day while I'm at school. This has helped me keep my work and home life separate...at least a little. rdalton12 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812708038 2020-10-08 05:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812708038 I struggle with keeping office hours. I respond to parents whenever they use Remind or call me. I really need to set limits this year so I don't get burned out. sclark220 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812774585 2020-10-08 05:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812774585 In preschool I use small group instruction with my students, but I don't put them in leveled groups. I try to make the groups equal so the students can help teach each other. sclark220 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812779120 2020-10-08 05:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812779120 I like to do my class meeting at the end of the day so we can discuss everything we learned for the day. It is a nice way to find out which activities were their favorite. sclark220 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812782885 2020-10-08 05:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812782885 tmackey21 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812790483 I have been really pleased with how many students are participating in my zooms. They are starting to understand on to put themselves on mute and unmute themselves.]]> 2020-10-08 05:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812790483 tmackey21 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812797941 I haven't started small groups yet but is hoping to get those going in a couple of weeks.]]> 2020-10-08 05:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812797941 tmackey21 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812801764 I haven't given myself office hours yet. I have been responding to parents anytime they message me on remind. I did have a parent keep messaging me on a Saturday and I finally told her that I would check on it on Monday and she said oh I forgot today was Saturday. Need to do better at getting office hours.]]> 2020-10-08 05:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/812801764 Amy D. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813685020 I always have a short game or activity ready that helps introduce the kids to each other. We’ve done head shoulders knees and toes, Simon says, and who stole the cookie from the cookie jar with their names on an individual card. It’s helped the kids recognize faces better as well and the games have kept their attention!]]> 2020-10-08 13:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813685020 Amy D. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813700292 I really struggled with this at the very beginning- especially with Remind. But now, I’ve decided to not answer anything before I get to school or after I leave. ]]> 2020-10-08 13:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813700292 Amy D. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813706990 I’m excited to start these in my classroom next week- but loving all these suggestions and ideas.]]> 2020-10-08 13:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/813706990 Collene Gonzales https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815134912
I  conduct our morning meeting starting with an electronic calendar that includes our special for the day, using a ten frame to count how days we have been in school for the current month, along with links to calendar songs (days of the week, months of the year...)  The kids are engaged during the morning meetings.
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I am testing students now for small reading group placement.  I will begin small reading groups mid October.

]]> 2020-10-08 19:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815144289 Collene Gonzales https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815146565 I don't get office hours.]]> 2020-10-08 19:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815146565 I am in person and do a morning meeting with a basic question or a would you rather-which worked in the spring online as well. Then we do calendar together, which the children seem to enjoy. tnaylor4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815216298 2020-10-08 19:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815216298 I am in person right now; however, I think being able to meet specific groups at a designated time each day that is consistent is best for small group synchronous sessions. tnaylor4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815221832 2020-10-08 19:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815221832 Again, I am in person but I did have office hours in the spring and I use them for my class at BBCC. I am available to zoom, hangout, or talk on the phone during a set time each week. In the spring I reserved an hour in the evening three times/week that parents could reach out or join me in a zoom. tnaylor4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815225937 2020-10-08 19:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/tbhakp8oyfavfioy/wish/815225937