Who is Mrs. Barton?
• Bachelor’s Degree: – Elementary Education– City University of Seattle
• Endorsement in literature and reading• 15 years teaching experience• 5 years working with special needs children• Bellevue and Issaquah School District
Mrs. Barton
Daily ScheduleStart End Activity
8:20 First Bell
8:30 School Starts!
8:45 9:30 Writer’s Workshop
9:30 11:00 Reader’s Workshop & Specialist (Music: M,W)
11:00 11:45 Recess / Lunch
11:45 12:45 Math
12:45 1:00 Handwriting
1:00 1:15 Recess
1:15 1:30 Snack & Read Aloud
1:30 2:10 Science/ Social Studies/Health
2:10 2:55 PE: T, F
2:55 Dismissal
Week A- Computer lab- Thursdays- 1:30 -2:10
Week B – Library- Thursdays 1:50- 2:50
Classroom Discipline
Positive reinforcementStructured environment/Built in
routinesSmooth transitions Brain Breaks
Themes:Changes & Continuity
Commonalities & Diversity
Themes:Changes & Continuity
Commonalities & Diversity
Literacy:Phonics
Decoding StrategiesComprehension Strategies
Guided Reading Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking
Literacy:Phonics
Decoding StrategiesComprehension Strategies
Guided Reading Grammar/SpellingListening/Speaking
Writing:Personal Narrative
Informational Opinion
Fiction Narrative
Writing:Personal Narrative
Informational Opinion
Fiction Narrative
Health:Germs
FeelingsNutrition
HeartTeeth Safety
Health:Germs
FeelingsNutrition
HeartTeeth Safety
Science:Habitats (Life)
Push-Pull & Position (Physical)
Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space)
Science:Habitats (Life)
Push-Pull & Position (Physical)
Observing Sun & Moon (Earth &Space)
Endeavour First Grade Curriculum Web
Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometry
TimeMoney
Math:Number SenseComputationPlace ValueGeometry
TimeMoney
Art: (Discover
Art)Pam Svore
Art: (Discover
Art)Pam Svore
Social Studies:Families Around the
WorldMap and Globe Skills
Wants and Needs
Social Studies:Families Around the
WorldMap and Globe Skills
Wants and Needs
Thinking Skills:Metacognition
What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis
Making Connections
Thinking Skills:Metacognition
What’s Your Evidence?ReflectionAnalysis
Making Connections
Components of a Balanced Literacy Program
• Phonemic Awareness Instruction • Phonics Instruction• Fluency Instruction• Vocabulary Instruction • Text Comprehension Instruction
Reader’s Workshop
Mini-lesson
Reading Centers
• Guided Reading Groups• Listening Center (Fluency) • Independent Reading• Word Study
Writing
Lucy Caulkins • Narrative
– Unit 1 Small Moments- – Students write stories with focus, detail and dialogue
• Information – Unit 2 Nonfiction Chapter books – Students engage in informational writing combing
pictures, charts and craft moves to create texts.• Opinion
– Unit 3 Writing Reviews– Students create persuasive reviews that clearly
express the writers opinion and bolster their argument
Why EverydayMathematics Program?
• Aligned with Washington state’s grade level expectations / Common Core
• Proven results-data shows many top performing districts in state using program
• Well-balanced program. Offers concept building, higher level math skills, and computational practice
• Critical thinking skills and in-depth understanding for problem solving
Everyday Math Materials and Online Tools
• Everyday Math Journals• Hands-on Manipulatives• IXL Online• Online Games • www.everydaymathonline.com
Science
Life, Physical, Earth and Space
Domains:•Life: Habitats•Physical: Push- Pull Position•Earth & Space:•Sun, Moon, Stars
Social and Behavior Skills
• Listening• Following directions• Working with others• Problem solving• Fostering independence and
responsibility • Jane Spencer Lessons
Nuts and Bolts
• Parent Volunteers
• Art Docent (4-5 lessons a year)
• Parties (Black & Orange, Valentine’s Day, End of Year)
• Field Trips (Toy Workshop, Mercer Slough)
Nuts and Bolts
• Curriculum Related Costs (Online Payment)
• (TFK, Pam Svore Art, Toymaker, Mercer Slough
• Homework ( Reading Log, Word Work, Math)
• After School Transportation
• Star Student and Birthdays
• New report card scoring guide:
- Online at District website
http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/fieldtest.aspx
Communication
• Open Door Policy
• Email Policy
• Take Home Folder
• Bi-Weekly Newsletter• Stay informed with classroom happenings:
Mrs. Barton’s Connect website
Let’s Have a Great Year!
•Sign up for Volunteering
•Online Sign up for Conferences (coming soon!)
•Place Questions in Bin