Day 2...Productive and Happy Students

So....today we were able to get into our groove.  Hooray!

When the children came in, they unpacked, ordered lunch, and began a new getting to know you activity.

After the announcements, we switched for math.  In my compacted math class, we began a getting to know you by the numbers activity.  Then the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.  After recess, we watched and discussed a Learn Zillion lesson about reading and writing numbers through a million.  Then, the children got their Xtra Math PINs and parent letters.

Next, once back in homeroom, we awarded Dojo points,  explored the class blog, and began writing today's entry.

Then, we took a Go Noodle brain break.

After that, we began our literacy block.  First, we identified how knowing the point of view in which a story is told can help us understand  it.  Then we read and discussed the story, Freedom Summer, and wrote about the point of view.  We also downloaded and used the app Kami to write on and edit PDFs.

Next, we ate snack while we listened to the story, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, as an example of good literature.  After reading, the students created a Padlet sharing ideas of an object they could write about that has magical powers.  Finally, each student began a list of writing ideas to put n the writing section of their binder.

Following writing, we took another Go Noodle brain break and then worked in collaborative groups to answer questions about how to make our classroom the perfect learning environment.  Finally, we worked as a team to begin drafting our class rules and expectations.

Remember, Back to School Night is tomorrow night, Thursday, September 7, at 6:30 PM.