Welcome to
Ms. Reynolds
Classroom
Introduction
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Ms. Reynolds
Ms. Samuels
B.S. Early Childhood Education
B.S Psychology
Teaching for 13 years
Eight years in Third Grade
Two years in Second Grade
Third year in Kindergarten
National Board Certified,
2008
• Teacher of the Year 04-05
• Paraprofessional for six
years
• Four years in Pre School
• Second Year in
Kindergarten
• Employed with Meadow
Lane Elementary for seven
years.
Communication
You can contact me in the following ways:
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Daily agenda books
E-mail @ ReynoldsD@MSEFlorida.com
Phone 904-555-8282 ext 2121
Monthly Open House
Notes found in Daily Folder
I will contact you through:
 Weekly Newsletter
 Email
 Phone
 Notes in Agenda
Classroom supply list
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12 pack of Big Writer Pencils
24 Pack of Crayons
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
Gallon size Zip lock bags
Four, 3-prong folders
2 boxes of Kleenex
1 pack of standard construction paper
Daily Schedule
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7:50- 8:10- Drop off in Auditorium Section B
8:10-8:20- Walk to classroom
8:20-8:35- Put belongings away, Complete morning warm up
8:35-8:45-Check folders
8:45-9:25- Math Workshop
9:25-9:40- Snack & Restroom Break
9:50-10:20- Reading Corners
10:20-10:50-Writing Workshop
11:00-11:35- Lunch
11:35-12:35- Resource
12:35-1:05-Recess
1:05-1:45-Science Circles
1:45-2:15-Reading Rug, teacher read-aloud
2:15-2:30-Activity Center of Choice
2:30-2:40-Prepare for Dismissal
2:40-Dismissal on East side of school
What to expect in the classroom
READING
● Know the parts of a book (front, back, spine,
title, etc.).
● Know that reading is done from left to right and
top to bottom.
● Know that print is the spoken word written
down.
● Know how to find the first and last word on a
page.
● Know that a sentence is made up of words,
conveys a thought, and
ends with a punctuation mark.
● Know the difference between letters and
words.
● Point to words as the teacher or student reads
aloud.
● Understand that the written word has the same
sound as the spoken
word (pronounce the word as they write it).
● Know the alphabet, both in upper case letters
and lower case letters;
know the order of the alphabet.
● Distinguish between the same sound and
different sounds.
● Tell when two or more words rhyme.
● Tell when two or more words begin with the
same sound or end with the same sound.
● Recognize rhyming words, identify the first and
last sound
in a word, and repeat the sounds and words.
SCIENCE
•Observe and describe similarities and differences of animals.
•Observe and describe properties of materials such as color, size, shape, and
texture.
•Make observations and build an understanding of weather concepts.
– Types of precipitation(examples - rain, snow, sleet)
– Variations in wind
– Sky conditions (examples - sunny, cloudy, snow clouds)
– Temperature changes
•Use a variety of tools to measure objects. (Example: Measure the crayon using a
cube.)
MATH
SPELLING and WRITING
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Sort objects and explain how objects are sorted.
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Identify, copy, continue, and describe patterns.
● Use temporary and/or actual spelling (such as LV for love).
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Collect and organize data as a group.
● Spell some high frequency words (such as the, is, can, etc.).
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Display and describe data.
● Write most letters of the alphabet, write their own first and last
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Name the days of the week, months of the year, and
the seasons.
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Name and make the basic shapes of circles, triangles,
name, and write upper and lower case letters in personal
writing.
● Write and/or participate in writing behaviors (such as copying
signs, labels, captions; dictating personal experience;
rectangles, spheres, and cubes.
expressing ideas using consonant letters, and/or words,
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Tell likenesses and differences between objects.
etc.).
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Complete simple puzzles.
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Use positional words like “under” and “above”, and
directional words like “left” and “right”.
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Create and identify groups with more than, less than,
or equal to.
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Estimate quantities less than or equal to 10.
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Solve problems and share solutions in a group.
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Use one-to-one correspondence (0-30).
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Read and write numerals through 30.
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Identify placements of objects (1st place through 10th
place).
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Share equally between two people and explain.
● Use words that name and words that tell action when writing.
SOCIAL STUDIES
•Explore the similarities and differences between individuals, families, and
groups.
•Recognize and understand how individuals and families grow and change
over time.
•Create, use, and interpret simple maps, models and drawings of school,
•home, and other environments.
•Describe basic economic concepts of distinguishing between wants and
needs of self and communities.
•Explore holidays and special days in communities.
•Identify different forms of communication and types of media.
Information and Technology Skills
• Become familiar with print, non-print, and electronic resources.
• Follow acceptable use policy for electronic resources. (Parents are
• provided this policy and sign a form regarding the policy.)
• Select books and other materials both inside and outside the
school for personal and informational purposes.
• Gather, organize, share, and use information.
• Identify the parts of a computer and demonstrate the correct use
and care of computers.
• Locate and use letters, numbers, and special keys on a keyboard.
• Show respect for the work of others.
• Explore multimedia.
• Arrange a picture story in sequential order.
Arts
● Explore a variety of materials to
develop
fine and gross motor skills.
● Use and care for tools.
● Use the art elements of color,
shape, and line.
● Explore the five senses.
● Count and retell stories in
pictures.
● Learn about artists and art
forms.
Music
● Develop appropriate vocal and
instrumental practices.
● Begin to improvise and create
music.
● Begin to read simple rhythmic
and melodic
notation.
● Develop beginning skills in
listening to,
analyzing, and evaluating music.
● Explore music as it relates to
history,
culture, and other content areas.
● Show respect for the efforts of
others.
Activity Centers
Computers
Play Area
Reading
Drawing
Resource Calendar Daily
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Monday- Music
Tuesday-Art
Wednesday- P.E
Thursday- Library
Friday- P.E.
Rewards
Rewards are given for outstanding actions or behaviors
• Helping a friend
• Being a classroom helper
• Cleaning up after yourself
• Making good choices
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5 extra minutes on activity of choice
Treat from prize box
Class parties
Teacher helper for day
Student of week
Student of month
Question?
Please any questions feel free to call me , e-mail,
or write a note . I will be more than happy
answer any question you may have .
Presented by
Ingeborg Lopez
Teresa Owens