Holiday Greetings

It was a great day today. Our kids were treated to some goody bags filled with treats from their peers. We read the story Polar Express. There was an activity that the kids needed to complete related to the story. After we concluded with watching the movie on our classroom Smartboard. Our 2nd graders Rock!

IPADS in the classroom

I have put in for an IPADS grant for our inclusion classroom being provided by an initiative by the District Special Services Dept. I am looking for some very research based apps that will help struggling readers, writers. We could also use some great mathematics apps. I have downloaded some of the EDM math games via ITunes Apps. Some of my kids have used them and they just love the IPAD. Not only is a great for students with various learning styles, but it fits in very well with our inclusion classroom. I've even projected a few photos and videos using the IPAD onto the Smartboard. You need to get the VGA adaptor to do that. AWESOME!

Fire Prevention Week Word Wall

I put together the Fire Prevention Week word wall for our classroom. After gluing all the words onto tag board, I introduced all the words to our classroom students using the Smartboard. They then wrote a letter to our local fire fighters using the words. The words were laminated.

Reading Streets aligned with Response to Intervention

www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

www.mypearsontraining.com (You can watch the online video on how to set up your classroom account for the SuccessNet dashboard.) I highly recommend that you watch the tutorials.

Reading Streets follows the Response to Intervention (RTI) model to help you meet the instructional needs of all children. It offers a process that monitors children’s progress throughout the year so you can support on-level and advanced children and identify struggling readers early. More support is in the Response to Intervention Kit, which address the five core areas of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. As you work with struggling readers in small groups, you can use the kit for additional teacher modeling, more scaffolding, and multiple opportunities for practice. You have the strategies and tools you need to prevent these children from falling behind.

Check out this link that shows how they link Reading Streets with Response to Intervention (RTI)

http://www.mypearsontraining.com/pdfs/TG_RS2011_RtI.pdf

Pearson’s RTI solutions are manageable, aligned, and expedient to address the needs of all students. Interventions on Reading Street are highly targeted and employ the same research and methodologies that power the core.

I highly recommend creating your classroom account by going to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com The access code for this should be with your reading kit. If you’re not sure please see me or a Reading Coach.

You can assign your kids in your classroom the On Level, Below Level or Advanced level readers to the children to read on their own at home or use in centers during your 90 minute block. The readers can be accessed online through the website and the children can track the print while it reads the story word by word to them. There are add’l resources in the online Teachers Edition that you should take advantage of.

BrainPop Educators Upcoming Webinars

Take advantage of these Free Upcoming Webinars being offered by BrainPopJr. I have signed up for two of these online webinars.

Wednesday, October 3rd at 3:30 PM ET- BrainPOP 101: The Basics 

Get to know the ins and outs of BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. You’ll learn how to use their content for more effective planning and hear best practices for integrating them in your classroom. Our hour-long webinar also touches on some of our newest features, as well as the tools and resources you'll find on BrainPOP Educators. 

 

Wednesday, October 10th at 4:30 PM ET- Using Games in a Blended Lesson 

Want to make your mark as a blended educator? Look no further than the fast-evolving world of digital game-based learning. From problem solving and certificates to tournament formats and after-school clubs, teachers are finding new ways to amplify this powerful mode of study. In the process, they’re motivating students across a wide range of abilities and supporting them as they tackle difficult problems. Join Toby Rowland, CEO of the online K12 math site Mangahigh.com, as he explores some of the classroom activity in this exciting field. You’ll take home a slew of ideas for your own game-based learning program. 

 

Wednesday, October 17th at 4:00 PM ET- On the Ballot: Election-Themed Games from iCivics 

With election season upon us, we've got just what you need to teach your students about the path to becoming president. Our friends at iCivics join us for a look at the fabulous teacher resources and interactive games they offer, including those available on GameUp. See how pairing their “Win the White House” and “Executive Command” with BrainPOP’s resources gives you the perfect tools for engaging students as they learn about the election process. 

 

Wednesday, October 24th at 3:00 PM ET- The App-solute Best Advice with Mike Amante 

Overwhelmed by lists describing “the best” educational apps for iOS? Need advice and guidance for what to use . . . tomorrow? Have no fear, BrainPOP is here! This week we’re thrilled to welcome Mike Amante, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher , and New York-based technology integrationist mastermind. He’ll host an an inspiring hour that explores educational trends in mobility, the best apps for iOS, and tips for best pedagogical practice. 

 

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-13th 2012

Here is a list of websites that I have compiled. Please feel free to share with your colleagues in your school building and district.   Visit our classpage for more resources at http://www.mrjgonzalez.com

THEME: Have 2 Ways Out

Fire Prevention Week Websites K-3 – Compiled by Mr. Gonzalez  www.mrjgonzalez.com

Here is a list of websites that I researched for Fire Prevention Week. Please try to incorporate in your lessons for the week.

National Fire Protection Association.  Website:   www.nfpa.org 

Scholastic: Fire Safety Resource Center  Website: http://www.scholastic.com/firesafety/

Fire Prevention Week Lesson Plans and Activities: Website: http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/fire-prevention/

Education World: Fire Prevention Week  Website: http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson026.shtml

USFA Kids: U.S. Fire Administration for Kids. Website: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm

Enchanted Learning Activities: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/firetruck.shtml

Fire Escape Plan: http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/escfire.html

Smokey the Bear Website: http://www.smokeybear.com/

City of Passaic Fire Department: http://www.passaicfire.org/layouts/121604/kidsLinks.html

Sparky the Fire Dog: www.sparky.org

DLTK’s Fire Prevention Week Page: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/fireweek.html

Apples for the Teacher Fire Prevention Activities: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/fire-safety/

Teacher Planet Teaching Theme page Website: http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/fireweek.php

Staying Alive Kid Zone Website: http://www.stayingalive.ca/kids_zone.html

A – Z Kids Stuff – October Activities Website:  http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/octcal3.html

Free Printable Lesson Plans Website:  http://freeprintablelessonplans.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-printable-fire-prevention-week-and.html

Fire Prevention Crafts for Kids website: http://craftsartsandcrafts.com/craftsideasblog/

  

2012. Mr. Gonzalez

Fall Word Wall

These words courtesy of The Holiday Zone. Print out these Fall words on cardstock and mount them on tag board. Make them visible for children to use to create Fall Writing Stories. Can make for a great center too. http://www.theholidayzone.com/autumn/Autumn_Word_Wall.pdf

October Websites for Teachers 2012

Websites for Teachers – October 2012

Compiled by Mr. J. Gonzalez, School #8, Room 2-9

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Happy Fall 2012

This is the Trick or Treat Pumpkin that I carved for our class in 2009. 

October is Red Ribbon Month

  

www.redribboncoalition.com

http://redribbonresources.com/

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/bulletinboards/theme/red-ribbon-week/

http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/redribbon.php

http://www.kidprintables.com/redribbonweek/index.shtml

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjacksonsclass/redribbonweek.htm

October is Hispanic Heritage Month

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson023.shtml

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/resource_library/hispanic_resources.html

http://www.crayola.com/calendar/detail.cfm?event_id=161&year=2006

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html

A few books that I recommend. Can be displayed to share with your class. I also made a Fall Word Wall that children can refer to when writing their Spooktacular Writing. 

HALLOWEEN WEBSITES

http://www.benjerry.com/fun/halloween/

http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/halloween/games/jackolantern_creator/start.htm

http://www.highlightskids.com/

http://www.familycorner.com/dir/Family/Holidays/Halloween/

http://holidays.kaboose.com/halloween-links.html

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/Halloween/index.html

 - jgonzalez@passaic-city.k12.nj.us  

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Common Core

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Teacher's Pay Teacher's Links

Visit Teachers Pay Teachers website for great resources. Sign up or start sharing your own resources today. Many FREE resources too. Www.teacherspayteachers.com

I've listed several websites that you may be interested in visiting and browsing.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Math

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrspayton

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Math