Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Using SMART technology!
These are slides from my lesson plan created from SmartBoard technology. Basically, it's a way to use the SmartBoard during morning circle time and actively engage students in a daily activity that often gets boring and mundane. It is intended for very young children (kindergarten and below).
Students can collectively take attendance (while singing the "What's Your Name" song!)
Students can help fill in the blanks based on what they know. They can also sing the "Days of the Week" song.
Students can take turns sharing what they know about St. Patrick's Day or how they celebrate it. This information changes every month.

Students can share what they think the weather is like today.

Students can learn about the phases of the moon.





Sunday, March 10, 2013

Check out Glogster!

I have just discovered this neat tool and am still playing with it, but here is my glogster account! So fun!

http://taylormcallister.edu.glogster.com/dashboard/ 

Jack and the Beanstalk Lesson Plan Concept Map

This example of a concept map made on popplet.com details how to follow a multi-faceted lesson plan based around the children's fable, Jack and the Beanstalk. It is best recommended for anywhere between kindergarten to second grade, and can be adapted accordingly. I have also a more formal, typed version of the lesson plan.