August 2019
Hi Everyone,
I am looking forward to getting to know my new students. I will not be posting homework on the site any more. I will continue to keep updating resources for you to use at home. I intend to use my Facebook class page to communicate homework and happenings in our classroom. You can join the group which is called Mrs. Riley's Class 2019-20.
Lunch Menu for August/September
Math
GUIDED MATH GROUPS
Attention Parents! This year your child is participating in guided math groups using lessons from the Everyday Math program. Each day I work with your child in small groups, focusing on specific, targeted concepts and skills.
Our guided lesson components include:
Presenting mini lesson- Explicit introduction where the teacher hooks students into the objective with connections. Focus of the lesson is clearly explained presenting learning expectations related to the main concept, skill or strategy. Teacher models/demonstrates and does a guided practice with the group. Teacher checks for understanding.
Student Practice- Students practice skill on their own and take turns sharing strategies with entire group. Teacher is interacting with them. Teacher gives and elicits feedback from children, provides scaffolding, and provides interventions as needed. Teacher can take anecdotal notes and record information in guided math log.
Share Time- Teacher debriefs the day’s lesson by asking probing questions about their math work. Ask students to summarize the focus of the lesson. Teacher checks in to see if any student seeks clarification or has general comments. After that, directions for centers are given.
Additionally your child will work on centers both in partners and independently to further his or her understanding of math concepts or skills. This may be in the form of a game, a manipulative based activity, or using online programs/games such as Everyday Math or ST Math.
Don’t forget to check our class Facebook page to see what your child is doing in math. Mrs. Riley's Class 2019-20.
Additional links to sites for fact practice:
http://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcard.html Fact Monster Website
http://aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index_basic.html A Plus Math Website
http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math.com Website
http://www.softschools.com/math/games/ Soft Schools Website
Shepard's Software
Prime numbers
Multiples game
Products game
Attention Parents! This year your child is participating in guided math groups using lessons from the Everyday Math program. Each day I work with your child in small groups, focusing on specific, targeted concepts and skills.
Our guided lesson components include:
Presenting mini lesson- Explicit introduction where the teacher hooks students into the objective with connections. Focus of the lesson is clearly explained presenting learning expectations related to the main concept, skill or strategy. Teacher models/demonstrates and does a guided practice with the group. Teacher checks for understanding.
Student Practice- Students practice skill on their own and take turns sharing strategies with entire group. Teacher is interacting with them. Teacher gives and elicits feedback from children, provides scaffolding, and provides interventions as needed. Teacher can take anecdotal notes and record information in guided math log.
Share Time- Teacher debriefs the day’s lesson by asking probing questions about their math work. Ask students to summarize the focus of the lesson. Teacher checks in to see if any student seeks clarification or has general comments. After that, directions for centers are given.
Additionally your child will work on centers both in partners and independently to further his or her understanding of math concepts or skills. This may be in the form of a game, a manipulative based activity, or using online programs/games such as Everyday Math or ST Math.
Don’t forget to check our class Facebook page to see what your child is doing in math. Mrs. Riley's Class 2019-20.
Additional links to sites for fact practice:
http://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcard.html Fact Monster Website
http://aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index_basic.html A Plus Math Website
http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math.com Website
http://www.softschools.com/math/games/ Soft Schools Website
Shepard's Software
Prime numbers
Multiples game
Products game
Social Studies
Our first unit of study will be the Northeast Region.
Your Child Learns.com has games to help learn about the 50 states.
50 States.com also has quick links to learn about each individual state.
50 States.com also has quick links to learn about each individual state.