Promethean Boards: Just The Basics

Now that the Promethean boards are installed throughout our school, it is recommended that you attend one of the District provided PD sessions on how to use them. However, this is not the only way to learn more about these Interactive White Boards. YouTube has TONS of tutorials on how to use the boards. Below you will be able to watch the basics of this technology. The possibilities for use of this technology in the classroom are endless, but hopefully, this will get you started. Leave a comment if you found this to be helpful.

Assessment with Exit Tickets

Check out this fantastic video from the Teaching Channel on assessment with exit tickets.

Exploring the Gradual Release Model

Source: The Teaching Channel

IMPORTANT: Updated Classroom Environment Checklist

As you are preparing your classroom for the upcoming school year, PLEASE review the classroom environment checklist.

Classroom Environment Checklist 2012-2013

Pacing Guides and Common Core Center Activities

Teachers:

The district has released revised pacing guides for reading, math, and science. The writing pacing guides will be available by July 31, 2012. You can access them via Learning Village found at http://village.dadeschools.net/.

Also, FCRR has aligned center activities for Language and Reading Foundational Skills to the Common Core. You can access the activities for K-5 at http://www.fcrr.org/curriculum/SCA_CCSS_index.shtm.

What does a literacy rich classroom look like?

Start planning now for the upcoming school year! Below you will find useful information on what a literacy rich classroom should look like.

A well-organized, positive learning environment includes:
•    A sense of order (schedule, management, tone) (sample #1   #2)

•    Room is well organized, nurturing, & supports learning  (sample )

•    Room is free of clutter
•    Room reflects teacher’s personal style
•    Procedures are established & students follow them routinely without need for
      repetition (sample  #1    #2 )
•    Appropriate guidelines are in place, which enables students to engage in real learning   
      through inquiry
•    Smooth transitions are evident
•    Materials are organized, labeled, & easily accessible to students (sample #1)
•    Student seating supports interaction & cooperative learning activities
•    Perceptive teachers listen attentively to students, observe learning styles, teach to
      needs, & incorporate strategies to increase learning
•    Provides print-rich environment which includes:

o    Labeling (samples #1 #2 )
o    Concept charts (samples #1 #2 #3 )
o    Definition charts (samples #1 #2 )
o    6+1 Traits posters (posters )
o    Comprehension posters (posters )

•    Provides opportunities for authentic literacy practice rather than worksheets
•    Displays student writing (on walls, in class books, etc.) (samples #1    #2    )
•    Creates a classroom library that consists of narrative and informational texts in a wide variety  

      of genres, that are appropriately leveled for independent reading (samples #1    #2   #3 )
•    Provides literacy centers or independent study literacy materials (samples  #1   #2  #3   #4  )
•    Provides writing areas (samples #1   #2 )
•    Posts Word Walls that are focused on literacy including content words (samples #1    #2 )

(#3    #4)

Source: http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/cbl/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=28&Itemid=54

5E Science Lesson Plan Templates

It is strongly recommended that Science teachers utilize the 5E method of planning. Click the links below to download two different lesson plan templates for you to use that fit this model.

5E Lesson Plan Template

5E Vertical Template

Science Journal Templates

Science teachers,

Mrs. White created templates that you can use for your interactive science journals. Templates were created for both primary and intermediate journals. Feel free to download the documents and make any suggestions as to how we can improve this great resource for Bel-Aire.

Download Primary Template Kindergarten , First Grade , Second Grade
Download Intermediate Template Third-Fifth Grade