My Philosophy


I believe it is important to create a community where all learners feel safe, respected and have a sense of belonging. It is important to focus equally on the social, emotional and academic needs of students. I strive to meet children where they're at by differentiating instruction, choosing developmentally appropriate activities and providing a balance between teacher-directed and self-directed learning. I value play, the arts, movement, creativity and laughter as important and meaningful parts of the learning process for children.



Friday, December 12, 2014

Holiday Craft Fair

Our team earned $184 at the Holiday Craft Fair this weekend!  A HUGE thank you to all the families that donated supplies, worked our booth and bought our candle holders and pictures.  We couldn't have done it without you!  The money we have earned will help pay for our Firefly field trips.
During Writer's Workshop we have been busy creating our own stories using Jan Brett's style of writing and illustrating.  Everyone is very engaged and doing their best work on these books.  When we are finished we will be sharing them along with all our learning about Jan Brett with other first grade classes.
We began a new Math unit this week and have spent a lot of time exploring the number line.  We have been developing stronger number sense through this exploration and have been learning about different ways we can use the number line to solve problems.
Thanks so much to everyone who has sent in peanut butter for the food drive here at school.  This year we have many needy families and your donations will have such a positive impact on their lives during the holiday season.
Have a terrific weekend!
:)Deb
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