Mustang Musings
March 22, 2020
What a difference a week makes
Last week was not what I expected when I turned the page on my March calendar and I know it was not what you expected either! I hope that this event has provided opportunities for reflection on what matters most and that you are feeling safe and healthy. Click below for access to a free app that supports self-care and meditation. You are important.
What will happen to growth expectations?
Well...I am not sure. As soon as I know more, I will make sure you are made aware. We know that we still want ALL students to grow as readers and our district goals have not changed. We just have to figure out how to make it happen!
Did you know?
ARC bookshelf now has the Foundational Skills toolkit books and teacher manuals uploaded along with leveled books! This can be a great resource now and in the future.
Has the step counter stopped?
Yes, daily steps should have stopped on Friday the 13th. Students are not being held responsible for steps for these days we are not in school.
First Book Supports Teachers and Students
First Book has compiled a list of websites that support teachers and students during this challenging time. Click here to view the expansive list of great resources!
Check out these wordless videos!
Here is the link to the videos and resources!
WAYS IN WHICH TO USE VOICELESS VIDEOS
- Answering wh-questions: Have your students watch the animated short film and then ask them wh-questions.
- Retell a story/sequencing: After watching the films have your students retell or sequence the short film.
- Solving hypothetical problems: Use the following wordless videos to teach problem-solving. Stop the video throughout and have your students identify the problem and a possible solution to the problem. Then you can move on to practice solving problems in real life.
- Predictions/inferences: Stop the video throughout and have your students make predictions and inferences about what might happen next in the film.
- Listening: Have your students practice active listening with their whole bodies while watching the film.
Distance Learning with eMediaVA
Don't Let the Pigeon (or YOU) get COVID-19!
I can be booked online! Click below for access to my calendar.
Since school is closed, you can always contact me through email lhenk@iwcs.k12.va.us or give me a call or text 757-759-0697.
What can I do for you?
- Modeling
- Side-by-side coaching
- Coaching and modeling of using the IRLA
- Round up resources
- Assist with differentiating lessons or materials
- Cover your class so that you can observe a colleague's class
- Cooperatively plan a lesson or series of lessons that meet best practices
- Serve as another pair of hands for a lesson
- Offer strategies for classroom management
- Help you connect with other teachers in the district
- Lend an open ear for a topic of your choice
- Reflect on student learning in your classroom through conversation and observation
- Work collaboratively to bounce ideas off one another to address a concern
- Evaluate new students to guide instruction
Hardy Elementary School
We are creating students who are lifelong readers!
Email: lhenk@iwcs.k12.va.us
Website: http://hes.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield, VA, United States
Phone: 757-357-3204
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hardy-Elementary-School-205065852892284/
Twitter: @Mrs_Henk