Fifth grade explored the idea of different modes in media:
- Prezi
- Power point
- Glogster
Fourth grade accessed Think Central (Carson City Crystal's Math Curriculum). They are preparing for the computerized test this spring.
Third grade stretched their musical knowledge through these web pages:
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_mighty_music_man001.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_mighty_music_man002.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_flash_piano_memory_game1.htm
they also observed the March is Reading Month: Digital Stories created by the Lower Elementary. Mrs. Nurenberg's, Mrs. Postema's, and Mrs. Farlee's classes observed the March is Reading Month: Digital Stories created by the Lower Elementary.
Mrs. Farrel's class didn't meet as they went outside to enjoy the sunshine.
Ms. Whaley's class sang:
- If You're Happy
- Spring is here
- Head and Shoulders, knees and toes
- Here Comes Peter Cottontail
- Little Bunny Foo Foo
- Elevator Song
- Incy-Wincy Spirder
- Rags
- I'm A Little Tea Pot
- Hokey Cockey
- My Hat Is Has Five Corners
Monday (3/30/15):
Fourth and Fifth grade began a new marking period thus requiring students to create new accounts in Edmodo and Glogster. They spent a bulk of their class-time getting organized.
Ms. Snyder's class stretched their understanding of Treble and Bass clef with:
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/cg_quiz_penalty_shoot_lines_spaces.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/cg_quiz_hoopshoot_lines_spaces.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_word_warrior_bass.htm
Mrs. Naessens' class worked on drawing notes, rests, and how they are played.
Mrs. Hollinshead's and Mrs. Parmenter's classes worked on tempo:
Materials: A hand drum and mallet
- invite children to stand
- say: "Let your feet walk when you hear walking sounds." Run in place when you hear running sounds."
- Tap slow, steady walking sounds on the head of the drum. Tap quick, running sounds on the rim of the drum.
- Say: "Who can think of another way to show running sounds?" (shake fingers, clap hands, wave hands, shake head, tap ears, tap knees, etc.)
- Perform the suggested movements together
- "Listen to the drum. this time, walk when you hear walking sounds. choose (improvise) your own movements for the running sounds."
Friday (3/27/15):
Fifth grade sharpened their keyboarding skills via Typing Web. Average scores increased an average of 15 words per minute during this third marking period!
Mrs. Ryan's class (formerly Ms. Beedy's) worked on keyboarding skills with Neo 2 Alpha Smarts.
Mrs. Naessen's and Mrs. Hollinshead's classes had indoor recess, and so we did GoNoodle pages to get our wiggles out before our Bucket Filler Party.
Mrs. Parmenter's class didn't meet because our whole school had a bucket filler party.
Mrs. Baker's class did not meet duet to the Bucket Filler Party.
Thursday (3/26/15):Fifth grade attended a fifth grade band concert.
Remaining time was spent on web pages earned access to through Dojo points.
as they created a comic demonstrating what they would like to do during their Spring Break. This exercise utilizes illustration and writing capabilities.
Third grade didn't meet as they went to Lansing, for a field trip.
Mrs. McVitte's, Mrs. Nurenberg's, Mrs. Postema's, and Mrs. Farlee's classes recorded their audio to match up with their "March Is Reading Month" book.
Below is a table with each class's book in Movie Form
Mrs. Hollinshead's Kindergarten class: Fish Book
Mrs. Parmenter's Kindergarten class: Dog Book
Ms. Whaley's Kindergarten class: Ms. Whaley's Rules
Mrs. Naessen's First grade class: Cinderella
Mrs. Nurenberg's First grade class: I Like To.......
Mrs. Postema's First grade class: I Like Easter Because
Mrs. Farlee's Second grade class: How To Be A Bucket Filler
Mrs. Ryan's Second grade class: 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (how to read clocks)
Mrs. McVitte's Second grade class: I Like To.......
Mrs. Farrel's pre-school didn't meet due to illness.
Wednesday (3/25/15):
Fourth and Fifth grade tried their hands at logic with:
After PBS, they stretched their individual math skills with Moby Max.
Third grade stretched their musical understanding by playing "Hearts and Clubs." The third grade class played these games to stretch their musical understanding:
- http://www.susanparadis.com/catalog.php?ID=SP234
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_rhythms_see_saw.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_time_signs001.htm
Mrs. Ryan's class recorded their voices for their book for: "March Is Reading Month."
Mrs. Naessens class met briefly before they left for the day. Teachers had a half day for Professional Development.
Tuesday (3/24/15):
Third, fourth and fifth:
- explored:
- http://www.michigan.org/googletrekker/
- documented three ideas they learned vis instant message on Edmodo.
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_flash_piano_memory_game1.htm
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster.htm
Mrs. Postema's class worked on their book. Ms. Whaley's class recorded their voices for their book.
Mrs. Farlee's class worked to illustrate their book.
Mrs. Farrel's class didn't meet as they went outside.
Third grade did an Advanced Survey for School Improvement.
Monday (3/23/15):
Fifth grade sharpened their skills using Moby Max. They earned "game time" on their Moby Max exercises, and played games on Moby Max.
Third and Fourth grades earned a Keyboard Party. Student's keyboard scores are averaged each week, and then when the cumulative average reaches 100, they earn a party. A party is an entire class period dedicated to free time on pre-approved web sites.
Ms. Beedy's class illustrated their book for "March is reading month."
Mrs. Naessen's, Mrs. Hollinshead's and Mrs. Parmenter's classes worked to record their voices to match up with their illustrations.
Friday (3/20/15):
Fifth grade didn't meet due to attending a "Sheer Genius" assembly.
Third and Fourth grade sharpened their keyboarding skills by logging onto and working on Typing Web.
Mrs. Baker's class did not meet for music but went outside to enjoy the sunshine.
Thursday (3/19/15):
Fourth and Fifth grade sharpened their skills using Moby Max. They earned "game time" on their Moby Max exercises, and played games on Moby Max.
Third grade:
Learned about scales and arpeggios.
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_learning_theory/music_major_scales1.htm
- http://viewpure.com/khvaIwonxUk
- Third grade theory book
Mrs. Nurenberg's and Mrs. Postema's classes chose to do books as well.
Wednesday (3/1815):
Fourth and Fifth grade sharpened their skills using Moby Max. They earned "game time" on their Moby Max exercises, and played games on Moby Max.
Mrs. Naessens', Mrs. Hollinshead's, and Mrs. Parmenter's classes also worked on Time stories on Little Bird Tales.
Mrs. Baker's pre-school class chose not to meet today so they could go outside and enjoy the sunshine.
Tuesday (3/17/15):
Fourth and Fifth grade sharpened their skills with Moby Max.
Third grade sharpened their music skills with:
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_santas_delivery1.htm
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_rhythm_hotshots/quiz_rhythm_hotshots1.htm
Mrs. McVitte's, Mrs. Nurenberg's, Mrs. Postema's, and Ms. Whaley's classes classes practiced for today's Irish singalong.
For the Irish singalong these were the songs that they sang:
- With me Shillelalegh
- St. Patty's Day
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
- Emerald Isle
- The Leprechaun (poem)
Mrs. Farrel's class didn't meet as they chose to go outside and play.
Monday (3/16/15):
Fourth and Fifth grade sharpened their skills with Moby Max.
Third grade sharpened their music skills with:
- http://www.classicsforkids.com/games/compose/compose.html
- http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_piano_practice/piano_lesson_twinkle.htm
Wednesday (3/11/15)-Friday (3/13/15): Mrs. V was home with the flu.
Tuesday (3/10/15):
Fifth grade worked on their Lunar Lander Glogsters.
Fourth grade worked on their Destination Vacation. They totaled their budgeted items for their vacations.
Third grade began a new seven week period. Students learned the process of:
- logging onto the server
- logging onto Edmodo
- reading Treble and Bass clef notes
- shutting down their workstation
Monday (3/9/15):
Fifth grade earned a Keyboard Party. Student's keyboard scores are averaged each week, and then when the cumulative average reaches 100, they earn a party. A party is an entire class period dedicated to free time on pre-approved web sites.
Fourth grade continued their work on their "Destination Vacation." Today's objective was to create a postcard outlining an exciting activity they enjoyed while on their "vacation."
Third grade worked to stretch their keyboarding skills on Typing Web.
Ms. Beedy, Mrs. Naessen's, Mrs. Hollinshead's, and Mrs. Parmenter's classes worked on preparing their songs for the March 17th Irish Singalong.
Mrs. Naessens class practiced their math with extra time on GoMath, from 2:00-2:30.
Friday (3/6/15):
Mrs. Naessen's, Mrs. Hollinshead's, and Mrs. Parmenter's classes worked on web sites reinforcing their regular math instruction. Some of the web sites are listed below:
Thursday (3/5/15):
sharpened math skills on MobyMax.com
http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BangOnTime/clockwordres.html
http://www.primarygames.com/math/roboclock/
http://www.primarygames.com/math/roboclock3/
Mrs. Postema's and Mrs. Nureberg's classes began working on clocks as well, and went to the following first grade links:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/clock_shoot.htm
http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm
http://www.education.com/games/first-grade/
http://www.education.com/games/kindergarten/
Fifth grade assembled their Lunar Landers:
Fourth grade determined:
average rainfall
when the rainy season was
when they would like to go to their "Dream Destination" via: http://www.safesearchkids.com/
Third grade:
sharpened math skills on MobyMax.com
Where Is Thumbkin?
Where is Pointer?
(Traditional)
Where is pointer?
Where is tall man?
Where is ring man?
How are you today, sir?
Where is pinky?
How are you today, sir?
Tuesday (3/3/15):
http://www.spacekids.co.uk/moon/
http://moonlander.seb.ly/
logged on to Edmodo
began individualized instruction on Moby Max.com
opened Power point
finished their President project by
adding animation
formatting their design
Mrs. McVitte's, Mrs. Nurenberg's, Mrs. Postema's, Ms. Whaley's and Mrs. Farlee's classes worked to prepare for the March 17 Irish Singalong.
Third grade completed their work on Google sheets, where they edited their fonts, cells, and AutoSum columns.
Ms. Beedy's, Mrs. Naessen's, Mrs. Hollinshead's, and Mrs. Parmenter's classes worked to prepare for the March 17 Irish Singalong.
Watch for this later:
Click to view my tale.
March is Reading Month! Classes will be creating tales independently during Technology class. They will: brainstorm, create their pictures, upload their pictures, record their voices reading their pictures, and then publish their stories on this blog.
Fourth and Fifth graders sharpened their typing skills by using Typing Web.
Third grade had a party (an entire class period dedicated to free time on pre-approved web sites).
Ms. Beedy's class worked on their keyboarding skills by working with Alpha Smarts.
Math lines:
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/math-lines...
Addingtons:
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/addingtons...
http://www.funbrain.com/FBSearch.php?Grade=K
Cross the Line (STRAND: Number Sense-computation): Students line up facing the teacher. The teacher says, “Cross the line if____". If the students agree, they cross to the line on the other side. If they do not agree, they stay put. For example, if the teacher says, “Cross the line if one plus one equals three," students have to decide whether to cross or stay put. Any student who crosses when she shouldn't (or fails to cross when she should) sits down. Continue until one person is left. As students are eliminated, make problems more challenging.
Mrs. Baker's class: Leprechaun Fingerplay added 8-7-97 Original Author Unknown
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Hiding in the hay. (Hide pointer finger under opposite hand.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Don't you run away. (Hop pointer finger around.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Let's go out and play. (Hop both pointer fingers together.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
It's St. Patrick's Day! (Dance pointer fingers up and down.)
Five Green Shamrocks (These shamrocks I made and are in the Pre-school folder on the cart)
Five green shamrocks growing outdoors
(Child's name) picked one, and that left four.
Four little shamrocks, green as they can be.
(Child's name) picked one and that left three.
Three little shamrocks playing peek-a-boo
(Child's name) picked one and that left two.
Two little shamrocks nodding in the sun,
(Child's name) picked one, and that left one.
One little shamrock for St. Patrick's Day fun.
(Child's name) picked it, and that left none.
Cut 5 flannel board shamrocks and let the children make shamrocks on a
stick and place the numbers on the shamrocks for math count.
Fifth grade landed their Lunar Landers. See their movies below:
Fourth grade researched what their "Dream Destination" would cost in air fare, hotel, and food. They are trying to stay within a budget of $15,000.00.
Third grade:
Mrs. McVitte's class is beginning their study of reading clocks. We went to sites reinforcing their understanding of our clock reading. Clock games:
Ms. Whaley's class:
Mrs. Farrel's class:Leprechaun Fingerplay added 8-7-97 Original Author Unknown
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Hiding in the hay. (Hide pointer finger under opposite hand.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Don't you run away. (Hop pointer finger around.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
Let's go out and play. (Hop both pointer fingers together.)
Leprechaun, leprechaun,
It's St. Patrick's Day! (Dance pointer fingers up and down.)
Five Green Shamrocks (These shamrocks I made and are in the Pre-school folder on the cart)
Five green shamrocks growing outdoors
(Child's name) picked one, and that left four.
Four little shamrocks, green as they can be.
(Child's name) picked one and that left three.
Three little shamrocks playing peek-a-boo
(Child's name) picked one and that left two.
Two little shamrocks nodding in the sun,
(Child's name) picked one, and that left one.
One little shamrock for St. Patrick's Day fun.
(Child's name) picked it, and that left none.
Cut 5 flannel board shamrocks and let the children make shamrocks on a
stick and place the numbers on the shamrocks for math count.
Wednesday (3/4/15):
Ms. Beedy's class is beginning their study of money. We went to sites reinforcing their understanding of our currency.
Mrs. Naessen's, Mrs. Hollinshead's, and Mrs. Parmenter's classes all practiced math skills reinforcing what they're learning in the regular math class.
Mrs. Baker's pre-school:
(Mother Goose Club version)
Where is Thumbkin?
Where is Thumbkin?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is Pointer?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is thumbkin?
Where is thumbkin?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is pointer?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is tall man?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is ring man?
Here I am!
Here I am!
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Where is pinky?
Here I am!
Here I am!
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
1.Teach the students the song" “Where Is Thumbkin".
2. Choose five students to represent thumbkin, pointer, ring man, old man and pinkie.
3. Have the students hide somewhere in the room.
4. The rest of the students sing “Where is thumbkin, where is thumbkin?". The student who is “thumbkin" will stand and sing “Here I am! Here I am!". The rest of the students will sing “How are you today, Sir?". Thumbkin will answer by singing “Very well I thank you!". The class will sing “Run away! Run Away!"(when the class sings this, thumbkin will go back to his/her hiding place). The class will repeat this process for all hiding students (pointer, ring man, old man, pinkie).
5. Then the class will sing “Where is everybody? Where is everybody?" and all 5 hiding students will stand and sing “Here we are! Here we are!". The class will sing “How are you today sir?" and the 5 students will sing “Very well I thank you!". The class will then sing “Come back home! Come back home!" (at that time, all 5 students will join the class).
6. This activity can be stretched to include “groups" of students representing the 5 parts of the song (instead of only 1 student per part).
My students love to do this activity! Enjoy!
Spring Songs for Children - Spring is Here with Lyrics - Kids Songs by The Learning Station
Fifth grade began their Lunar Lander projects. They read and participated in the following links:
Fourth grade:
Third grade:
Mrs. Farrel's preschool was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Monday (3/2/15):
Fourth and fifth grade attended Reproductive Education Students whose parents requested they be exempt went to Moby Max where they sharpened their math skills. Click here to see what Moby Max is.
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