Just wanted to check in with everyone! I miss you all and hope to see you soon! The other site we can be working on is our Unique Learning. Each student has a login. We use this together in class but I am new to assigning it at home. I will keep working on it so its hopefully not so overwhelming. You don’t have to do every lesson but if you try for one a day that will keep your student’s mind active and it pretty much covers reading writing science and social studies.

The website is wwwn2y.com

choose login on the left

choose student

usernames:

Kazarriah    kazc1          star1

Hovan          hovanh1     star2

Ellynie          ellynieh1    star3

Chloe            chloew1      star4

Mika              mikar1       star5

The kids probably know how to make the books “read” to them (we call is Siri reading lol)-click on the chat icon

and you can click on the answer box for answer choices.

Please leave a comment and let me know how everyone is doing! I hope you are all safe and well!

Hi!

I was able to get us a free subscription for this really great interactive reading site through the end of the year. As you may have seen we use printed books from this website that are adaptable to each student’s reading level. This version is  so super cool and I will definitely be applying for a permanent subscription to use from here on out! It’s an interactive reading lesson specific to each student. If possible, I would like students to do one episode per day while we are out. I will be able to see what is completed and I will be giving out huge treasure box rewards for everyone who has done this over our extended break!

Please check it out! I have left a special message for each student and I will be able to see the work you’re doing!

Here are the instructions:

log in to www.kidsa-z.com. You get the app for ipad or your phone or either just use a browser.

enter the teacher username-Teacher Amy1

you should see your student’s name-here are the passwords  (click on the picture):

Chloe-fish

Ellynie-cat

Hovan-rocketship

Kazarriah-bunny

Mika-airplane

The first lesson is a placement test and then it takes you to an “episode” which is about 20 minutes long.

Please let me know any questions. Ty!!

This was sent to me by our occupational therapist. I know it is a little harder to complete any of these activities at home. These are some things that will help our kids that are in therapy or if not it is still helpful for handwriting, cutting, typing, and other fine motor skills. I’ve really missed your kids..and it has only been  1 day! 🙂

Hello wonderful families!  I hope you are all staying well and healthy during this time.  I would like to provide some ideas for you all to do at home to help your amazing kiddos out while schools are closed.  Please let me know if you have any questions about any of the activities I have provided.

Handwriting

 https://www.lwtears.com/resources/top-10-classroom-downloads – Handwriting without Tears has given all families free access for 90 days to many of their worksheets.  Please look around the website for what is most appropriate for your child and download that worksheet. This is a great resource for any family.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rcTCNKgl_3CL1-QhfiNW03jyF–h7twd2s1PnJXNBhI/edit – This is a parent handout I have to discuss the use of the Handy Learning protocol and with various activities to promote handwriitng grasp and precision.  If you are having trouble accessing this file, let me know and I will share it with you in Google Docs.

Typing

https://www.typingclub.com/ – I use Typing Club.com with many of the students I am working on typing skills with right now.  It is great practice with an onscreen visual component for finger placement that helps improve fluency and speed during typing tasks.

Cutting

https://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/cutting-activities.html – There are some great ideas on this page for practicing cutting skills at home.

Sensory supports

https://www.sensorysmarts.com/sensory_diet_activities.html – Some great movement activities for sensory supports are listed on this page.  Have your child (safely) perform some of the activities listed before requiring them to sit and do any type of tabletop work.

https://www.gonoodle.com/ – Your kids probably know of these videos already.  These are frequently used in classrooms before instruction.  These are great songs with a lot of movement incorporated.

If you have any questions, I am always available via email at [email protected].  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need to.

Thank you, 

Misty Weedon, OTA

We had fun at the Monster Trucks! School pictures are going home today! This week we are learning about birds, place value and Community Helpers. Our recipe for this week is an edible bird’s nest. Supplies needed include: Triscuit crackers,coconut, brown sugar, butter and red grapes.

We have a field trip coming up to Callie’s Acres Pumpkin Patch in Gilmer. Permission slips coming home soon! The cost is $10 and parents are welcome to meet us there. We will be joined by  the PPCD  and Primary Lifeskills class.

Have a great week!

This week we are learning about fruits and vegetables! We are studying the differences between Needs and Wants. In math, we are learning about Shapes! Our recipe this week is “Green Muffins”. Our students are having fun trying new foods and everyone is doing well mixing, smelling, cracking eggs, and learning about new foods.

Ingredients needed this week are: banana (1), egg (1), honey,  and baby spinach

This Saturday October 5th is the Monster Truck Rally. Your child went home with one ticket on today Friday the 27th. Its always a big fundraiser for the school. This year Mrs. Phillips and I with be there at the T-shirt table!

Have a great week!

This week we are studying farm animals and foods that come from the farm. In math we are studying coins and our recipe  is deviled eggs. We have an early release this Wednesday at 11:30. Students will eat lunch prior to dismissal.

I hope you have a great week!

Supplies needed: boiled eggs, mayonnaise and mustard

This week our recipe is apple pies. We are learning about the Statue of Liberty and the parts of plants. In math, we are continuing our study of subtraction. Picture Day is this Thursday September 19th. Our class typically goes first thing in the morning to avoid waiting in line.

Supplies needed this week are: celery stalks, apple pie filling, and roll out frozen pie dough

This week we begin our study of Government! We are excited to learn about Labor Day, Patriot Day, and Constitution Day this month. In science this week we will learn about the three states of matter and in math we will begin learning about fractions.

Our recipe for this Friday is Root Beer Floats. (An example of  a solid, liquid and gas!)

Supplies needed are: vanilla ice cream and root beer

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday!

We are having a great time back in school! We have been practicing school rules, practicing skip counting, and learning about force and motion at amusement parks. We had fun making Apple Smiles on Friday!

This week’s recipe is Corn Dog muffins. Supplies needed are: corn dog mix, 1 egg, milk, and hot dogs

Everyone is doing well reading their books and bringing them back to school every day. We are super excited about books this year! You can access  the website https://www.storylineonline.net/ to find our current favorites: Arnie the Doughnut, A Bad Case of the Stripes, and Carla’s Sandwich.