tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45254899444113649192024-03-05T02:59:49.017-08:00Vicky's Common Core ConnectionsVicky's Common Core Connection Blog is a site where elementary teachers can go to find games and activities for K-2 and RTI that link to the Common Core. Formative assessment and Student Achievements are also topics.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-85919544346916061512017-05-27T06:40:00.002-07:002017-05-27T06:40:27.316-07:00The Next Book on My List...I will be reading<i><u> Comprehension & Collaboration--Inquiry Circles for Curiosity, Engagement, and Understanding</u></i> by Stephanie Harvey and Harvey "Smokey" Daniels. Which is a requirement in my <i><b>Professional Symposium in Reading</b></i> course. <br />
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So far we've had to read 6-8 Professional Journal Articles each week, report on them and work in on-line discussion groups. Between that and my other course, they are keeping me very busy!<br />
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I will report back with an opinion on this book. If you are an educator, good luck getting through the next couple of weeks--always a super busy time. Keep your head up and eyes toward that warm sunshine that you'll be able to enjoy once the last bell rings.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-66107451471037481502017-05-27T06:29:00.001-07:002017-05-27T06:29:59.549-07:00Tested-One American School Struggles to Make the GradeWell, I finished the book...If you are a person who is not in the education field but wonders about Standardized Testing and the pressure that districts/teachers/students feel...this is a book for you to read. As an educator, most of the practices/strategies from this book goes against everything I believe and have been taught. It might be an eye opener for those that have not been on the inside and have experienced it.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-90029851270872825602017-05-13T18:25:00.001-07:002017-05-13T18:35:19.540-07:00Western MI University...Ph.D here I come!I am so excited to share that I've been accepted at Western Michigan University in their Ph.D in Early Childhood Education!<br />
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I jumped in with both feet and have already began taking classes. My emphasis will be Early Childhood Edcuation & Litearcy...both of which I love. I will be sharing my journey along with everything that I am learning, including Journal Articles & Book Pics.<br />
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The first book that I'm reading is, "Tested-One American School Struggles to Make the Grade" by Linda Perlstein. I'll report back on it once I read a bit more.<br />
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**Yes, I will continue to teach at Crossroads Charter Academy and hopefully have the opportunity to share the exciting things that I learn in this program with my EC Colleagues and friends.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-4702899039521240182017-04-17T17:37:00.000-07:002017-05-13T18:32:07.917-07:00Toddler/Preschool Games on a BudgetWhether you are an Early Childhood Educator or a parent of a little one, here are some fun, educational games that can be made on a budget. They can be made with things that you have around your house and/or items that you can find at your local Dollar Tree store.<br />
I was able to share these ideas with a great group of EC Educators at the MIAEYC Conference that was held at the Amway Grand Plaza. I presented on Family Nights--I took them through the process of creating and implementing a Family Night program as well as sharing ideas on funding, volunteers, themes, activities and meals.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Alphabet Soup: Building words with magnetic letters & a cookie Sheet. </span><br />
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ABC Order-write letters on fun paper plates and have little ones put them in ABC order across the floor.<br />
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Work fine motor skills by using small plastic tongs to find colored letters and pom poms in a bowl.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Womens shaving cream is fun to use to for handwriting practice.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Soft foam cubes are perfect to use for all kinds of dice games .</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">For this fine motor game, I just took a coffee can, cut some slots on the top, hot glued some tiles and wala!! Children can work their fine motor and practice color I.D as they drop the tile into the matching slot. This will work with any manipulatives (cereal, beans, dinosaurs...)</span><br />
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The Dollar Tree has some fun little frogs that can be used to "flip" into this baby-wipe box. I cut a picture from the frog-game package and hot glued it on the box just to jazz it up a bit. Little ones get to have fun flipping their frogs into the whole<br />
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This little sorting game is made out of a used frosting can. I simply cut a hole in the top and hot-glued some pom poms around the sides just for fun. Your little one can use a small pair of plastic tongs to work on their small motor skills and color identification.</div>
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We had a great turnout and received a lot of possitive feedback from students, parents and teachers. Click into the link to view a quick movie with memories from the event.<br />
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One of the new game packets I've created is this Early Childhood Literacy Activities. These games focus on letter sound and ID, emergent sight words and word family words.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-41701416044018064582017-02-02T16:21:00.000-08:002017-02-02T16:25:34.424-08:00Early Literacy--Letter ID & SoundEarly childhood education is such a rewarding level to work with. Those little minds are like a sponge as they soak up everything that is offered to them in their day to day classroom life. If one were to stand on the side and watch the busyness in a preschool, kindergarten or even a 1st grade classroom, they would be astonished at the amount of learning that really goes on...when at a first glace it might seem as the children are just "playing".<br />
From the minute they walk into the room, learning begins. From the table activities that are waiting for them in the morning to keep their hands and minds busy while the teacher scurries around his/her classroom completing morning tasks, to the carpet-time routines where they learn songs, poems and many social skills...those little people soak all that up and their educational foundation grows.<br />
When I was an EC teacher, I loved to have lots of activities available for my students. They needed to be hands-on, provide opportunity to learn new skills and most of all FUN! I also sent "Book Bags" home with my students with some of these same type of learning games that they could play with their family members and always with a special picture book---fostering the love of reading is so important!<br />
Two of the emergent literacy skills that are taught in EC classrooms are learning letter names and sounds. The cards below are fun to use as a memory game.<br />
I've just posted this activity as a FREE download (for a short time) at my TeacherspayTeachers store. Feel free to click on the link, download and print off to use in your classroom or or play at home in your living room with your own child.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-7340131055547081462017-01-31T17:13:00.002-08:002017-01-31T17:14:56.115-08:00Valentine Early Literacy Games<br />
Below is a bundle of Valentines Early Childhood Literacy Games that can be found at my TeachersPayTeachers store. Just Click the link, purchase, download and print and all of these fun games can be ready to play in your classroom or living room immediately. These games are focused on Letter ID & Sound, Rhyming, and Sounds-in-Words all of which are connected to Kindergarten & 1st grade Common Core Standards. $2.50<br />
You can find many great games and activities along with FREE downloads.<br />
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/we-like-vegetables-lap-book/p/901002/?tab=ec?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SOC062015BLOGECCON" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0088cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We Like Vegetables</em> by Tess Samson</span></a></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Introducing sight words and picture words, <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We Like Vegetables</em>, engages early learners through brightly colored photography and comprehension activities. Repetitive words and illustrations in this book help children to become more fluent and confident in their reading skills, while educating them about delicious vegetables.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Playful illustrations make this picture book a favorite for children. Rhyming text keeps early learners interested and engaged as they enjoy a perfect day at the beach building sandcastles and skiing on the water. What a great way to present a day trip to the beach!</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/at-the-shore-lap-book/p/900982/?tab=ec?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SOC062015BLOGECCON" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0088cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At the Shore</em> by Tammy Jones</span></a></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make discoveries at the shore with this interactive sight book. With picture words like clam, crab, and starfish, early learners may want to partake in a real life scavenger hunt. Finding these common beach critters can bring this book to life!</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Curious Garden</em> by Peter Brown</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turning a struggling garden into beautiful green landscape is the core of this illustrated book. It introduces environmental awareness to preschoolers and may inspire children turn to make changes in their own neighborhood. A wonderful story of how a little bit of love can make the world beautiful.</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicka Chicka Boom Boom</em> by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This rhyming book about the letters of the alphabet is sure to attract the minds of young learners. The curiosity of the lowercase letters gets them into a dilemma until the uppercase letters come to the rescue. Through colorful pictures and simple narration, learning the alphabet is as easy as ABC.</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Watermelon Seed</em> by Greg Pizzoli</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watermelon is the favorite food of this silly crocodile; until, one day, he swallows a seed. Terrified of what the seed will do to him, the crocodile struggles to not eat watermelon ever again. Early childhood learners will be captivated by the playful illustrations and humorous storyline of this fun summer read.</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bathtime for Biscuit</em> by Alyssa Satin Capucilli</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trying to get Biscuit the pup clean proves to be a challenging task as he avoids bath time at all costs. With simple vocabulary and funny pictures, this book will help children build their confidence as readers. Take preschoolers on many adventures with Biscuit in the Biscuit series.</span></div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 48px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Diary of a Worm</em> by Doreen Cronin</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Telling the daily tales of a small worm living in a big world, this book is a must have for early childhood learners. Describing the ups and downs of being a worm, such as having no arms or being able to eat their homework, readers will enjoy seeing life from a worms’ perspective.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Discover the natural world through a story about a robin’s first year of life. Experience the different seasons and what they bring from spring flower buds to winters naked branches. Enjoy the companionship of father robin and comfort that family brings in hard times. Celebrate life and the beauty of nature in this heartwarming illustration book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Help an apple tree change with the seasons. As early learners shake it, tap it, and jiggle it, the magical world of Mother Nature comes to life. The interactive concept of this book engages children in the natural life cycle process and keeps them interested through movement and color. Preschoolers won’t be able to get enough!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-6315518043489779272016-06-25T14:45:00.000-07:002016-06-25T14:46:02.991-07:00Teacher Pay Teacher Educational Games Now AvailableHi there Friends!<br />
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I have many games and activities on my Teacher Pay Teacher store that are always available. I now have many of those available in hard copy. They are printed in color on tag board and are ready to be laminated. Quick, easy and affordable.If you are interested in literacy or math check them out on my TpT store and contact me for the premade copies.<br />
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bowmanavickyl@yahoo.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-81046972062649603112016-04-17T17:38:00.000-07:002016-04-17T17:39:27.699-07:00CVC Rhyming Frog Match Card GameHey Friends!<br />
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I just posted t<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "geneva" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003px;">his set of 126 CVC/Word Family Word Cards that have a Spring Theme of frogs & dragonflies. Students will need to match a frog word card with a rhyming dragonfly card. This card game is on Teacher Pay Teachers. You can also order a hard copy from me, it will come in a book form, on card stock and colored.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "geneva" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003px;">It is perfect to use in Literacy Centers, partner work, individual play and perfect for Formative Assessment.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "geneva" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003px;">* Below is just a sample of the cards that is in the set.</span><br />
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Vicky BowmanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-4400611581158666902016-04-05T05:57:00.002-07:002016-04-05T05:57:12.011-07:00MIAEYC 2016 Conference UpdateThe MIAEYC Conference was last weekend and it was AWESOME!<br />
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Hundreds of Early Childhood Educators came to attend Workshops, Keynotes, Learning Fairs and make purchases at the Marketplace,'<br />
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I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with men & women who attended my sessions and Leaning Fairs. Amy Posey & Kathy Sweet came along to help and share their expertise. I certainly couldn't have managed without their help.<br />
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Visit my TpT Store for some great FREE downloads as well as many math & literacy games and activities for Early Childhood.<br />
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VickyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-91482582825231623722015-11-11T08:45:00.000-08:002015-11-16T15:01:22.601-08:00K-2 Teacher Workshop November 16thHello Friends & Colleagues!<br />
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I will be hosting a K-2 Teacher Workshop on 11/16/15 from 3:30-4:30 in my classroom RM 8 at Norman Elementary.<br />
Our focus will be Formative Assessment, Conferring, Small Groups and using Data.<br />
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Our Agenda is as follows:<br />
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Tracy K. shared tidbits from the class she is taking along with this video<br />
<a href="http://writestepswriting.com/">http://writestepswriting.com</a><br />
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Watch a video about conferring in Reading Workshop<br />
*<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgk89dhX1g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgk89dhX1g</a><br />
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What a video from Dylan Wiliams discussing Peer Assessment...connecting that with our Writing Workshop<br />
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Teacher Share:<br />
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Stacy G--Kindergarten<br />
Tracy K--1st Grade<br />
Lauren--1st Grade<br />
Tracy K--2nd Grade<br />
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Collecting & Using Data to Drive Instruction: Tidbits from Vicky<br />
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Review and Looking Ahead...<br />
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Thanks for contributing and attending !<br />
Vicky<br />
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Stacy presenting a great idea on how to collect data as she confers with students.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">***Here is Lauren's (1st grade student teacher) Video--she shared a great Turkey Math Center Activity that can be used as a formative assessment. Great job Lauren, you are going to make a TERRIFIC Teacher!!!</span></b><br />
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Recommended Books for further exploration on Formative Assessment...<br />
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Ronnette sharing Formative Assessment Ideas</div>
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Stacy, April C, April M & Tracy trying a hands-on shaving cream activity that they can use in small groups.</div>
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1st & 2nd Grade Team participating in hands-on fun.</div>
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Kylene & April C., shared a great Jel Bag idea for small group formative assessment. Take 2 cups of hair jel and add a bit of paint for color and using q-tip for writing.</div>
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Thirteen of us spent an hour after school tonight watching videos, participating in hand-on activities and networking (...chocolate & door prizes too!). The group overwhelmingly voted to continue these Workshops through the year so the next one will be held in November.</div>
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*Develop an understanding of how the use of multiple data sources can improve instruction<br />
*Discuss how we can analyze data to trace the causes of—and find solutions to—low achievement<br />
*How can we support each other in the use of data to improve instruction<br />
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<b>Agenda</b>:<br />
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<b>Literacy Small Groups:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nriez1_sFDE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nriez1_sFDE</a><br />
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<b>Using Data to Drive Instruction: Data Walls</b><br />
<a href="https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/differentiated-instruction-with-data-walls">https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/differentiated-instruction-with-data-walls</a><br />
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<b>Data Wall Samples:</b><br />
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<b>Teacher Share:</b><br />
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Kindergarten: April Cole<br />
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1st Grade: Kylene Nix<br />
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2nd Grade: Ronnette Boltze<br />
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<b>Review Journal Article: Educational Leadership March 2014</b><br />
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<b><i>The Bridge Between Today's Lesson and Tomorrow's</i></b><br />
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"Formative assessments can improve both teaching and learning, if you follow these ten principles."<br />
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1. Help students understand the role of formative assessment.<br />
2.Begin with clear KUDs: What is most important for students to Know-Understand-Be Able to Do as a result of this segment of learning?<br />
3. Make room for student differences.<br />
4. Provide instructive feedback.<br />
5. Make feedback user-friendly.<br />
6. Assess persistently<br />
7. Engage students with formative assessment.<br />
8. Look for patterns.<br />
9. Plan instruction around content requirements and student needs.<br />
10.Repeat the process.<br />
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Wrap-Up Discussion: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER AS WE IMPLEMENT SMALL LITERACY GROUPS USING DATA TO INDIVIDUALIZE OUR INSTRUCTION?<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-61815709063984775832015-07-30T04:34:00.000-07:002015-07-30T04:34:51.987-07:00I'm Back!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello Friends ---After a year off of blogging...<b>I'M BACK!</b>!</div>
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My focus this year will continue to be formative assessment and how it drives instruction and advances student achievement. I will also post math and literacy activities & ideas from myself as well as my colleagues that you might want to use with your students.<br />
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Below is a series of 4 videos from Dylan Wiliams on Formative Assessment that I recommend.<br />
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1- Content then Process<br />
2-The Classroom Experiment with Lollipop Sticks<br />
3-The Classroom Experiment Challenges<br />
4-The Classroom Experiment Part 1<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-27481740693091520122014-04-02T07:50:00.004-07:002014-04-02T07:50:50.497-07:00Common Core Formative Assessment HelpHere are some links to Howard County Public School System where there are <u><b>Formative Assessments with Rubrics/ Curriculum Mapping and Recording Sheets</b></u> that are all<b> connected to the Common Core State Standards</b>---pretty awesome!!<br />
If you are needing help in this area click into the links below...<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1027316452"></span><span id="goog_1027316453"></span>Kindergarten--MATH<br />
<a href="https://gradekcommoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Kindergarten+Home">https://gradekcommoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Kindergarten+Home</a><br />
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Grade 1--MATH<br />
<a href="https://grade1commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home">https://grade1commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home</a><br />
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Grade 2--MATH<br />
<a href="https://grade2commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home">https://grade2commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home</a><br />
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Grade 3--MATH<br />
<a href="https://grade3commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home">https://grade3commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home</a><br />
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Grade 4--MATH<br />
<a href="https://grade4commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home">https://grade4commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home</a><br />
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Grade 5--MATH<br />
<a href="https://grade5commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home">https://grade5commoncoremath.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Grade+1+Home</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-31510999883437251762014-03-31T08:32:00.002-07:002014-03-31T08:42:00.021-07:00Direct Instruction in Kindergarten Math: Making PartnersNorman Elementary's Kindergarten Team is in the process of developing a Math program that will meet the needs of all students in Math. Below is a snapshot of Direct Instruction from Vicky Bowman, Title 1 & Kelly Stearns, Resource Room as they work with making "Partners of 4"<br />
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The focus of this Monthly meeting is Formative Assessments, CAFE & Daily 5.</div>
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We had 13 teachers attend this month for the 1 hour meeting.<br />
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During the meeting we had <b>Casie Campbell</b> who is a Student Teacher in Mrs. Sweet's 2nd grade classroom, share the Formative Assessments that she has been doing. Her presentation was very impressive and she has agreed to be video taped to share in more detail--so check back, her interview will be posted soon.<br />
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<b>Stacy Gilland,</b> one of Norman Elementary's 2nd grade teachers shared what she's been doing in<b> CAFE</b>.<br />
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From there we watched a couple videos from Dylan Wiliam. He has become one of my favorite Formative Assessment Specialist...<br />
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<b>Assessment for Learning</b></div>
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After some discussion, we moved on to <b>Jillain Cole</b>, Kindergarten teacher who shared <b>Daily 5, Chapter 4- Read to Self.</b><br />
We watched <i>"Launching Read to Self"</i> from the CAFE website which included a handout, <i>Read to Self</i>.<br />
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Next, Kelly Stearns, Resource Teacher shared <b>CAFE, Chapter 6-Whole Class Instruction.</b><br />
We watched "<i>Comprehension--Remembering What I Read</i>" from the CAFE website which included a handout on <i>Expanding Vocabulary.</i><br />
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<b>Looking Ahead...</b><br />
Next Month's meeting will be Monday, April 28th from 3:25-4:25 in my classroom. Please plan to attend and bring something to share that you've been doing in your classroom.<br />
Amilia Vayda who is a Student Teacher in Mr. Mumby's 2nd grade classroom will be presenting on Daily 5-Chapter 5 and Casie will share again, this time reviewing Chapter 7 in CAFE.<br />
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<i><br /></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-59187959748772855112014-03-19T11:48:00.001-07:002014-03-19T11:56:49.313-07:00Taking Common Formative Assessment School WideDuring Norman Elementary's March "Learning Communities" we will review<br />
<i><b>Writing Folders </b>as a possible Common Formative Assessment </i>then break into small groups.<br />
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<b>Book Share:</b></div>
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<b> Here's a peek at the Chapters in this book:</b><br />
Chapter 1- Why Educational Achievement Matters<br />
Chapter 2- The Case for Formative Assessment<br />
Chapter 3- Clarifying, Sharing, and Understanding Learning Intentions and success Criteria<br />
Chapter 4- Eliciting Evidence of Learners' Achievement<br />
Chapter 5- Providing Feedback that Moves Learning Forward<br />
Chapter 6- Activating Students as Instructional resources for One Another<br />
Chapter 7- Activating Students as Owners of Their Own Learning<br />
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Here's a quick video clip by Dylan Wiliam--author of Embedded Formative Assessment<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">"Dylan Wiliam stresses the importance of formative assessment as a key process for increasing teacher quality while having the biggest impact on student outcomes. He looks at some of the popular initiatives that aim to increase student achievement, such as learning styles, and presents research that shows formative assessment practices have a much greater impact on educational achievement than most other reforms."</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-87953578794414089132014-01-23T12:09:00.002-08:002014-01-23T12:09:54.426-08:00January Formative Assessment PDWow! I can't believe it's mid-January, where has the time gone? I've been slacking...I haven't posted since November. Well, this post will be worth the wait. I've been building my Agendas for our FAME Team & Professional Learning Team meetings which will be held 1/24 & 1/27 and thought I'd go ahead and post some of the items to share with all of you educators.<br />
I'm excited to be able to post links to some great Formative Assessment Videos by Dylan Wiliam. They are very short so please take a few minutes and click in.<br />
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"Formative Assesssment" by Dylan Wiliam<br />
<a href="http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/videos/expertspeakers/formativeassessmentdylanwiliam.asp">http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/videos/expertspeakers/formativeassessmentdylanwiliam.asp</a><br />
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"Feedback on Learning" by Dylan Wiliam<br />
<a href="http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/videos/expertspeakers/feedbackonlearningdylanwiliam.asp">http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/videos/expertspeakers/feedbackonlearningdylanwiliam.asp </a><br />
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"Assessment for Learning" by Dylan Wiliam<br />
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"Self and Peer Assessment" by Dylan Wiliam<br />
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"Creativity" by Dylan Wiliam<br />
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Have you read "Checking for Understanding: Formative Techniques for your Classroom" by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey?<br />
Topics that are covered in the book are:<br />
-Why Check for Understanding?<br />
-Using Oral Language to Check for Understanding<br />
-Using Questions to Check for Understanding<br />
-Using Writing to Check for Understanding<br />
-Using Projects and Performances to Check for Understanding<br />
-Using Tests to Check for Understanding<br />
-Using Common Assessments and Consensus Scoring to Check for Understanding<br />
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We have been doing a Book Study on the book each month. Its a short book and easy read and I Highly recommend it.<br />
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We have also been doing a Book Study on CAFE & Daily 5. We are not only learning how these practices work but we are also learning how they LINK with Formative Assessment. I will have a separate post for Monday's Professional Learning Team meeting. I think that the Team will have lots of great stuff to share along with some pics.<br />
Until next time...<br />
VickyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04668052439245428293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525489944411364919.post-6522988806610397952013-11-30T10:50:00.002-08:002013-11-30T10:50:45.433-08:00Norman Elementary's Formative Assessment Learning TeamMonday, November 25th Norman Elementary had it's Monthly Formative Assessment Team Meeting.<br />
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Kathy Sweet & Tracy Hansen gave us an update on how 2nd grade is using CAFE and how it's linked to the Formative Assessment process.<br />
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Jackie Ringler shared how she is using the Writing Folders and how it's helping her students think deeper and improving their writing skills.<br />
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Kylene Nix shared how she is using formative assessment and how it's driving her instruction.<br />
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Denise Nelson let me come into her 4th grade classroom to video her during a lesson where she used a ticket out the door. She shared the lesson and samples during the meeting. Click into the link to view the video.<br />
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We started a Book Review with "CAFE", chapters 1 & 2 and watched several videos. Everyone received a folder with documents to start building their "Binder".</div>
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Monday 10/28 Norman Elementary's Building Formative Assessment Team met.</div>
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* We have decided as a group that we will devote 15-20 minutes of each monthly FA meeting towards "CAFE" and how it links to the Formative Assessment process. In November, we will review highlights from Chapter 1 of the book along with a video.</div>
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We will continue to share new FA strategies & tools, learn more about the FA process and discuss ideas from the classrooms.</div>
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**Because there is so many things that we want to get through during the meeting and we still need time for dialogue & reflection we've decided to make the meetings 3:30-5:00ish (maybe earlier on occasion). If you are unable to stay the entire time, please feel free to leave.</div>
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*The group broke up into 8 different spots in the room and answered questions & discussed the different parts of the Formative Assessment Process.</div>
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Marcy shared how she uses the "Pie" Formative Assessment Tool in her room.</div>
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*Amy shared how "CAFE" is going in 2nd grade & how it is linking to Formative Assessment. She also shared a couple CAFE videos that were about Conferencing with Students.<br />
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*Jackie shared "The Power of Data". We will be talking about this during each meeting.<br />
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*Thank you to Brian & Stacy (2nd grade) for providing the wonderful snacks.<br />
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*Thank you to everyone in attendance for giving up part of your evening.<br />
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*Thank you Deanna & Rob for supporting the Team.<br />
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