Morning meeting is a time where we are able to join together as a class and go over expectations, the schedule, and our goals for the day. 

Shared reading is a very important part of our day. This is a time where the teacher models the skills necessary to be a good reader. The teacher models the skills and strategies that students will see in both guided reading and literacy acceleration. We also focus on vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension during this time. 

Guided reading is a small group time where students meet with a teacher to practice reading skills and strategies that were modeled in shared reading. Students are grouped by reading level or ability. Groups generally range from 3-6 students. 

We have a break in the morning to do yoga, some mindfulness exercises, coloring, and relaxing! 

We have science on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

We have Social Studies on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

We have Social Emotional Learning (SEL) on Fridays as well as on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:00. 

Shared Math is a time where we gather whole group to learn about the math concept for the day. We use a variety of learning methods (hands-on manipulatives, technology, group/partner work) to make sense of the math concepts presented. These concepts are practiced in both guided math and math acceleration.  

Guided Math is another small group time when we are practicing the math concepts taught in shared math. We practice in small groups based on our ability level in math. 

During writing, we have both whole group and small groups. During shared writing, the teacher models the type of writing that students will practice. During small group writing time, the teacher pulls a group of students that may need additional support with the writing skill for the day. 

Students eat lunch from 12:00-12:20. We go outside for recess from 12:20-12:45. 

We take a break right after recess to wash hands and get ready for our afternoon. 

Specials include PE, Art, Library, and Music. 

Some days we will have an hour of specials, and some days a half an hour. See the schedule above for the specials on each day. 

Please bring gym shoes for PE. 

Imagination stations are very popular! This is a special time in the week where we have imaginative play. During this time, we practice our social skills of sharing, playing respectfully, and including others. 

During literacy acceleration, we are continuing to practice the skills and strategies taught in shared reading earlier in the day. This is generally small group instruction time where students may accelerate their learning of the skills and strategies. 

During math acceleration, we are continuing to practice the concepts taught in shared math earlier in the day. This is generally small group instruction time where students may accelerate their learning of the concepts taught. 

We get ourselves ready to go home during this time. Any important information (papers, flyers) will be in the Collins folder. This folder should be brought back and forth to school every day.