Welcome to Ms. Reynolds

Classroom

Introduction

Ms. ReynoldsB.S. Early Childhood Education

• Teaching for 13 years• Eight years in Third Grade• Two years in Second Grade• Third year in Kindergarten• National Board Certified,

2008• Teacher of the Year 04-05

Ms. SamuelsB.S Psychology

• Paraprofessional for six years

• Four years in Pre School• Second Year in

Kindergarten• Employed with Meadow

Lane Elementary for seven years.

Communication You can contact me in the following ways:

Daily agenda books E-mail @ ReynoldsD@MSEFlorida.com Phone 904-555-8282 ext 2121 Monthly Open House Notes found in Daily Folder

I will contact you through: Weekly Newsletter Email Phone Notes in Agenda

Classroom supply list

• 12 pack of Big Writer Pencils• 24 Pack of Crayons • 2 bottles of hand sanitizer• Gallon size Zip lock bags• Four, 3-prong folders• 2 boxes of Kleenex• 1 pack of standard construction paper

Daily Schedule• 7:50- 8:10- Drop off in Auditorium Section B• 8:10-8:20- Walk to classroom• 8:20-8:35- Put belongings away, Complete morning warm up• 8:35-8:45-Check folders• 8:45-9:25- Math Workshop• 9:25-9:40- Snack & Restroom Break• 9:50-10:20- Reading Corners• 10:20-10:50-Writing Workshop• 11:00-11:35- Lunch• 11:35-12:35- Resource• 12:35-1:05-Recess• 1:05-1:45-Science Circles• 1:45-2:15-Reading Rug, teacher read-aloud• 2:15-2:30-Activity Center of Choice• 2:30-2:40-Prepare for Dismissal• 2:40-Dismissal on East side of school

What to expect in the classroomREADING

● Know the parts of a book (front, back, spine, title, etc.).

● Know that reading is done from left to right and top to bottom.

● Know that print is the spoken word written down.

● Know how to find the first and last word on a page.

● Know that a sentence is made up of words, conveys a thought, and

ends with a punctuation mark.

● Know the difference between letters and words.

● Point to words as the teacher or student reads aloud.

● Understand that the written word has the same sound as the spoken

word (pronounce the word as they write it).● Know the alphabet, both in upper case letters

and lower case letters;know the order of the alphabet.● Distinguish between the same sound and

different sounds.● Tell when two or more words rhyme.● Tell when two or more words begin with thesame sound or end with the same sound.● Recognize rhyming words, identify the first and

last soundin a word, and repeat the sounds and words.

SCIENCE

•Observe and describe similarities and differences of animals.•Observe and describe properties of materials such as color, size, shape, and texture.•Make observations and build an understanding of weather concepts.– Types of precipitation(examples - rain, snow, sleet)– Variations in wind– Sky conditions (examples - sunny, cloudy, snow clouds)– Temperature changes•Use a variety of tools to measure objects. (Example: Measure the crayon using a cube.)

MATH

• Sort objects and explain how objects are sorted.

• Identify, copy, continue, and describe patterns.

• Collect and organize data as a group.

• Display and describe data.

• Name the days of the week, months of the year,

and the seasons.

• Name and make the basic shapes of circles,

triangles, rectangles, spheres, and cubes.

• Tell likenesses and differences between objects.

• Complete simple puzzles.

• Use positional words like “under” and “above”,

and directional words like “left” and “right”.

• Create and identify groups with more than, less

than, or equal to.

• Estimate quantities less than or equal to 10.

• Solve problems and share solutions in a group.

• Use one-to-one correspondence (0-30).

• Read and write numerals through 30.

• Identify placements of objects (1st place through

10th place).

• Share equally between two people and explain.

SPELLING and WRITING

● Use temporary and/or actual spelling (such

as LV for love).

● Spell some high frequency words (such as

the, is, can, etc.).

● Write most letters of the alphabet, write

their own first and last name, and write

upper and lower case letters in personal

writing.

● Write and/or participate in writing behaviors

(such as copying signs, labels, captions;

dictating personal experience; expressing

ideas using consonant letters, and/or

words, etc.).

● Use words that name and words that tell

action when writing.

SOCIAL STUDIES

•Explore the similarities and differences between individuals, families, and groups.•Recognize and understand how individuals and families grow and change over time.•Create, use, and interpret simple maps, models and drawings of school,•home, and other environments.•Describe basic economic concepts of distinguishing between wants and needs of self and communities.•Explore holidays and special days in communities.•Identify different forms of communication and types of media.

Information and Technology Skills

• Become familiar with print, non-print, and electronic resources.• Follow acceptable use policy for electronic resources. (Parents

are• provided this policy and sign a form regarding the policy.)• Select books and other materials both inside and outside the

school for personal and informational purposes.• Gather, organize, share, and use information.• Identify the parts of a computer and demonstrate the correct

use and care of computers.• Locate and use letters, numbers, and special keys on a

keyboard.• Show respect for the work of others.• Explore multimedia.• Arrange a picture story in sequential order.

Arts

● Explore a variety of materials to develop

fine and gross motor skills.● Use and care for tools.● Use the art elements of

color, shape, and line.● Explore the five senses.● Count and retell stories

in pictures.● Learn about artists and

art forms.

Music● Develop appropriate vocal and

instrumental practices.● Begin to improvise and create

music.● Begin to read simple rhythmic

and melodicnotation.● Develop beginning skills in

listening to,analyzing, and evaluating music.● Explore music as it relates to

history,culture, and other content areas.● Show respect for the efforts of

others.

ComputersReading

Play Area Drawing

Activity Centers

Resource Calendar Daily

• Monday- Music• Tuesday-Art• Wednesday- P.E• Thursday- Library• Friday- P.E.

RewardsRewards are given for outstanding actions or behaviors• Helping a friend• Being a classroom helper• Cleaning up after yourself• Making good choices

1) 5 extra minutes on activity of choice2) Treat from prize box3) Class parties4) Teacher helper for day 5) Student of week 6) Student of month

Question?

Please any questions feel free to call me , e-mail, or write a note . I will be more than happy

answer any question you may have .

Presented by Ingeborg Lopez

Teresa Owens