Kindergarten is such a sweet age to teach...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hands-On, Interactive Learning
As our school year begins to come to an end, I would like to share this video of my class doing various math activities. As many of you may already know, I never do worksheets in my classroom and instead prefer hands-on, interactive activities that help students become self-guided, independent, and responsible learners. Worksheets will not help our students thrive in the 21st century. After watching this video, I hope you can recognize the conversations as students collaborate and communicate with each other. Students are also using problem solving skills and very creative thinking ("I'm measuring his head") to learn new ways of learning and exploring math objectives. Each child also had a choice on what they would work on during this math time and also can switch activities at any time during the session. Choice is a powerful way to provide students an opportunity to learn from their peers and from themselves.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Summer Reading Programs at the Virginia Beach Public Library
"Make a Splash @ Your Library for Kids, Teens & Adults: June 14 - August 14"
"The Summer Reading Program begins on June 14. Head to your local library to sign up and receive a reading log to track your reading time. When you complete the program you’ll receive cool prizes. You’ll also find fun at your library all summer with programs and activities related to the creative theme. Completed reading logs must be returned to your library by 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 14.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library, Virginia Beach Library Foundation, Virginia Aquarium, Croc's, Chick-fil-A and AMF."
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Field Day was a Blast!
Field Day was a blast and on Wednesday you can relive all of the fun at our field day slide show. Beverly Coose, our PTA field Day Chair, took 130 action shots of the kids during field day and she can't wait to share them with everyone. We will also take a walk back in time to the beginning of the year and revisit the Pastries for Parents slide show. Two great family fun events sponosored by you fabulous PTA with adorable photos to prove it!
Wednesday, June 9th
Morning Slide Show 9:50-10:20
Afternoon Slide Show 11:50-12:20
PLEASE BE ON TIME!
We are blacking out the windows, coming in late will disrupt the show!
Parking may be an issue so please walk/bike when you can
Be sure to park in only designated spots!
No parking on the grass in front of the school.
Friday, June 4, 2010
VBCPS Parent Resource Center
Parent Support and Information Center
Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
1413 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hours of Operation
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
For your convenience, please call the Parent Support & Information Center before visiting. Occasionally the office is closed for training and workshops.
Contact Information
Dr. Brenda Reid, Coordinator
Phone: 757.263.2066
Fax: 757.263.2067
E-mail: brenda.reid@vbschools.com
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Bye-bye Butterflies!
Today we released the butterflies outside (they didn't seem to like being kept in a cardboard box in our classroom). It was very exciting and I am happy to say that all three butterflies successfully flew off into the world.
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