Remi and I discussed soil and what we know about it. Then, we watched and learned about soil from a few Nearpods. Next, we read a book about soil. We discussed the different layers and what each layer contains. (Next week, we will make an edible soil sample.)

Introduction to Keyboarding, Cool Math Games: Operating "Lemonade Stand" involving budgeting and spending for lemonade stand materials. Student used simple mathematics, subtraction, and unit quantities to make decisions that would lead to higher lemonade cup sales based upon given specific weather conditions.

Remi and I watched and worked through a Nearpod entitled Mi Casa. Remi was able to extract some of the words and phrases displayed in Spanish. We discussed that Mi Casa means my house. Then, we talked about the various rooms within Mi Casa. Next, we watched a Nearpod entitled "Mi Familia". We discussed the various members of the family including Papa for father, Mama for mother, hermosa for sister, and hermano for brother.
Lastly, Remi created Mi Casa with rooms and family members.

Brain Warm Up: 'Alpha Toss', 'b/d Punch'
Chart Tapping: Chart 1
Sound Dictation(Teacher dictates>Student writes.): From Chart 1- Short vowels, 'S'= /z/, 'X'= /ks/.
Word Study(review): CVC and CVe words: Read, Arm Tap, Write (dictation)
Word Study (new): Open vs Closed syllables with flip cards ie: 'be'/'bet'
Dictation(Teacher dictates > Student writes): open/closed syllable- ie: 'go'/'got'
Phrase/Sentence work: Read phrases. Several for each short vowel sound. > Do quick dramatization of one for each short vowel sound. (a,e,i,o,u) ie: 'a big web'
Dictation: Teacher dictates, student writes a few of the phrases (ie: 'a bug in a tub')
Handwriting: Proper formation of lower case letters. Focus on 'a'.

"All About Me" and Drawing Prompts

Remington selected a sneaker to decorate with his favorite things. The first one was a soccer ball. Remington said he did not know how to draw a soccer ball, so I got one of my "how to draw" books. We found a soccer ball. We practiced first on scrap paper and then drew it on the sneaker. He colored it with colored pencil. Then I showed him some little drawing prompt cards that were started and needed to be finished. He completed four of the cards making a dog, a tree, a zombie who was thinking, and another character he likes. He did a great job! He asked if he could work in clay during our next class, and I said he could!

It was a great first day!

We explored a Nearpod lesson related to drama. Next, we worked on some tongue twisters to warm up our voices. Then, we sang and danced to the "Hokey Pokey" for movement.

I introduced myself to Remi with a Nearpod lesson about me. Then, we moved on to a lesson about types of rocks. We focused on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. We will continue to learn about these types of rocks throughout the next week.

We discussed community helpers. We watched a Nearpod lesson that focused on community helpers including teachers, doctors, mailmen, barbers, and the like. By the end of the lesson, Remi was able to identify the community helpers by what they can offer.

1. Introduce each other.
2. Ice Breaker Game: "Two True things about me and Not True thing". Have to guess which is not true.
3. Brain warm up games: "Alpha Toss", "b/d Punch"
4. Introduce Chart Tapping: This is an Orton-Gillingham based activity. Consonant sounds, short vowel sounds,
sound of soft 'c' and soft 'g', 'S' = /z/
5. Introduce 'Arm Tapping' for reading.
6. Hand writing: Proper form - Lower case a-h
7. Assessment of Phonetic skills for reading