The Teachers Checklists Organize my classroom: materials such as books, pencil etc.

. should be in place where students can have access to them. Put up classroom rules, pictures and posters. Set up learning centers Make class list to post on door Put my name outside the door Have students make name tags for their desk. Find out schedules for lunch, gym, art, music, and library, and place it on the wall. Set up a folder for a substitute to use in case of emergency. Make welcome sign. Fix desks in groups Parents letter Lessons plans Field trips Awards chart Homework box First Aid kit Chalk Address book Erasers, glue, pens, pencils, dictionaries Paper towels Paper clips. Rubber bands Rulers, staples, staplers, thumbtacks

Welcome Letter to Parents Dear Parents, My name is Tr. Asnath, and your child will be in my class for this school year. Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year. I am delighted to have your child in my classroom and looking forward to share the school year together with him/her. As a teacher, my commitment will be to encourage, challenge, motivate and educate your child and also make learning fun. Your son/daughter should be in school no later than 7:30, and he/she have to wear the school uniform the proper way. There will be homework assignments almost daily, therefore, I would like for you to check with your son/daughter occasionally to make sure that his/her work is being done. All homework has to be signed by parent. I am available to help students individually after school. In addition, I will be assigning projects in various subjects throughout the school year. Projects are to be completed at home. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time from 2:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. you can send me a note or email at aeb_@live.com or call 526-85-03. Please feel free to participate when the class has presentations, field trips, etc. I am looking forward to work with you and your child.

Sincerely, Tr. Asnath

Welcome Sign For my Welcome poster, I have decided to use balloons. I specifically chose star balloons because my students will be my stars, also when they see their names on a star they will feel good and will be motivated. There are two main colors; pink and blue, the reason for pink is that most girls love pink and in the classroom you often hear them say blue is for boys. I included my name on a star too because I want my students to know that we are one big family.

Name Tags Name tags are useful for identifying others, especially if individuals are not familiar with each other. Seeing persons names written will help to capture the name and face. Below, Ive placed some examples of name tags which will be done with my students. They will get the choice to either decorate their own or use one that is already made by me. The writings will be big, which will be recognized from far.

Asnath Chevalier

Asnath Chevalier

Asnath Chevalier

Ice Breakers Getting to know you Have a basket of candy, pass it around the class and tell students take as much as they want. Explain to them that they will need this for an activity. After everyone has had their candy, explain how the game works. For every candy the students took, they must tell the class one thing about themselves. It can be their favorite color, favorite animal and so on. This activity helps students to learn new things about each other.

Whole Class Activity Have a large piece of cardboard to create a jigsaw puzzle that has as many pieces as students, plus one piece for myself. Cut out the cardboard into puzzle shapes and numbers each piece on the back, and share them out to students. They have to decorate their piece with their names, words, and pictures using colors, markers, paints etc. This puzzle will represent the class, which means that we are all different but we share/do everything as a group. And then reassemble the puzzle and stick it on a bulletin board to symbolize the importance of each individual's involvement to the class as a whole.

Emergency Folder

Dear Substitute Teacher, I'm glad you're here. You are about to work with great students. Most of them will do almost anything you ask. Read through the information in this "Sub Folder", which will provide you with more information. If you need help don't be shy to ask the students, neighboring teachers, and the principal, they will be glad to help you in whatever way they can. As to academics, if you don't get through everything, don't worry about it. We can most likely make it up later. On the other hand, if you get through with things too soon, feel free to play an educational game or do something from your own except introducing a new lesson. In addition, if there is anything you are passionate about teaching or sharing with the students, feel free to do so, I only ask that you check with me first. Please keep an eye on Maria David, Kimani Jabez and Raeul Moses. They are the talkers of this group. I hope everything goes well and that you will have an enjoyable time with the kids!

Kinds Regards, Tr. Asnath

Daily Schedule

TIME 7:30-8:00 a.m.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Science

Language

Math

Science

Math

8:00-8:45 a.m. 9:45-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:45 a.m. 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Dutch

Dutch

Dutch

Gym

Dutch

RECESS

RECESS

RECESS

RECESS

RECESS

Language

Math

Science

Language

Computer

Reading (any book of their choice.) RECESS

Centers

Art

Math

Social Studies

11:15-11:30 a.m. 11:30-12:15 p.m. 12:15-12:45 p.m.

RECESS

RECESS

RECESS

RECESS

Dutch

Dutch

Dutch

Dutch

Dutch

Math

Math

Language

Computer

Movie time!

Everyone else take the bus to go home except the following students which are listed in the table.

Student Name Maria David Kimani Jabez Martin Johnson Raeul Moses Naomi Lynch

Car

Walk

Opening Exercise 1. Students line up before entering the class. 2. Greet students at the door with a hand shake. 3. Students write in their journal about how their morning started. (Example, My morning was good because) 4. Follow the schedule.

Closing 1. Write homework on the board before 12:45 2. Make sure students clean up their area. 3. Chairs face down on the desks. 4. Line up for the bus.

Where to find:

Items Getting help Feel free to ask these students for help if you need assistance. First aid kit Students Maria David Erick De Lain Nicole Saint Martin Johnson Job Attendance

Location In the first draw teachers desk In the shelf In art center

Sharing materials Take attendance Make copies Line leader

Art supplies

Schedules

In teachers portfolio In the box on top of the book shelf

Materials (pens. Pencil etc.)

Students with allergy Student Name Allergy

Erick De Lain

Peanuts

Nicole Saint

Cheese

Edd Arundel

Wheat

Worksheets Question 5x7 5x9 6x1 10 x 9 10 x 5 8 x 12 1 x 10 9 x 11 12 x 10 8x8 12 x 11 3x5 3x3 11 x 7 6 x 11 3x2 11 x 4 1x3 5x8 4 x 12 4x4 6x4 12 x 6 10 x 3 9x1 6x6 9x7 Answer Question 9 x 10 9x9 1x4 10 x 11 9x3 9x4 11 x 2 6x7 12 x 2 11 x 1 2x1 9x8 12 x 4 8x3 10 x 12 7x7 11 x 12 1x2 12 x 8 7x1 4x8 5 x 10 12 x 3 2 x 11 10 x 6 11 x 6 9x5 Answer Question 3x9 3x1 1x9 7x4 11 x 5 2x3 9 x 12 5x6 7 x 10 5x4 6x5 10 x 7 2x4 2x7 1x6 6x3 5x2 8x1 12 x 12 6x2 3x6 11 x 3 11 x 8 7x5 9x2 5x3 10 x 1 Answer Question 8 x 10 4x9 1 x 11 2x6 8x6 1 x 12 2x9 10 x 8 10 x 4 1x5 3x4 5 x 12 4x2 2 x 10 7 x 12 6x9 7x9 1x8 12 x 7 3 x 12 2 x 12 6x8 4 x 11 2x5 5x1 9x6 5 x 11 Answer

Name: Tr. Asnath Date: 2013 Grade: cycle 2 year 1 Subject: Math Unit Title: multiplying two numbers Topic: Multiplication Standards: Mathematics- Standard 2, Can use the four basic operations (+ - : x) according to standard procedures or variations in simple situations. Goals: Students will learn to multiply numbers Students will use multiple strategies for multiplying two-digit numbers.

Target Behavior: 5b. Recognizes the relationship between addition and multiplication 5e. Uses mental strategies for rapid recall of multiplication facts

Instructional Objective(s): Students will be able to multiple two 2-digit numbers

Duration: 45 minutes Prerequisite skills: Students should already have a basic knowledge of their times tables 1-12, drawing, coloring and listening skill Materials: copies of bingo cards, pencils or crayons, the board, white chalk, candies, and flash cards of multiplication

Procedures: Write 4 x 12 on the board. Ask students who remember how to solve it. Complete the problem as students indicate. Ask if there are any volunteers who can explain the steps which we did on the board. Tell students we will play multiplication bingo, in order to see who practiced his/her times table Development: Hands out bingo cards to every student. Instruct them to take out their pencils or crayons. Have flash cards of each multiplication problem to read out loud, i.e.: six times 10 or five times 9 give students one minute to find the sum. Students must multiply the problem themselves, and then mark the answer on their bingo cards. Winners each get a candy, and are allowed to eat it at the end of the game. Closure: After completing the activity, the teacher will ask the student what they have recapped about multiplication. And if they liked the game Homework (reinforcement): With parents assistance, students have to make times table 1-12 flash cards Assessment/evaluation: Teacher will give a small will give a pop quiz on multiplying 2 digits, sends students on the board to complete sums of 2 digits multiplication.

Name: Tr. Asnath Grade: Cycle 2 yr 1 Topic: Poetry Standards: Visual Art ED

Subject: Language School:

Standard 22. The pupil can express his/her own experiences and feelings in a personal way.

Target Behavior: Oral Linguistic Goals: Students will learn about poems Students will write poems 1: The student listens attentively when others are speaking. 3: Listens and follows simple oral directions and instructions.

Objectives: Students will appreciate poetry Students will be able to write diamante poems on their own Students will know at least three types of poetry, which are diamante, haiku, and acrostic.

Prerequisites: Students should be able to; glue and follow directions Materials and Resources needed: Construction paper, line paper, pens, and glue Instructional Consideration: The construction paper will be cut into a diamond because diamante has a shape like diamond.

Procedure
Anticipatory Set: Who likes poems? Does anyone of you know what a diamante is? Well today, you will learn about diamante which is a type of poem. Teacher is going to explain what it is, and reads an example for you. Diamante Day and Night Day Sunny, cloudy Shinning, heating, swimming Morning, midday, dinner, bedtime, Praying, resting, sleeping Scary, dark Night Model: While reading/showing examples of diamante, the poem will be written on the board so that everyone can see it. Then teacher gives the direction of writing a diamante poem. Ex: The title has to be two opposite words, Diamantes are seven lines long. The first and last lines have just one word which is the title for example good and bad thats a title, good has to be in the middle on the very first line, and bad has to be in the middle of the seventh line. The second line has two adjectives describing the first word. The third line has three verbs ending in ing describing the first line. The fourth line has four words, the first two describe the first line and the last two words describe the last word of the poem. The fifth line has three verbs ending with ing describing the last line and the sixth line has two nouns describing the last line. Teacher will also write on the board the format Line 1: noun, line 2: two adjectives, line 3: three action verbs

that end in "-ing", line 4: four nouns, line 5: three action verbs that end in "-ing" line 6: two adjectives, line 7: noun. When everyone has grasped the concept, then teacher asks students to take out their pens. They will receive line paper and construction paper that already shape like a diamond. Their task is to write a diamante poem on the line paper. Independent practice: The students will have 10 minutes to write their diamante poem. When they are finished, they will be instructed to glue their poem on the construction paper. And then share their poem with the class. Check for understanding: Asks the students; what do we have to keep in mind when writing a diamante? What is the shape of a diamante? Guided practice: The whole activity will be done with guidance. Teacher will help students if they are struggling, because writing diamante can be difficult for some students especially if the child is not fully aware of poetry. Closure: After completing the activity, asks random students for a brief recap on what they learnt about diamante.

Name: Tr. Asnath Grade: Cycle 2 yr 1 Standards: language and communication

Subject: Art School:

Standard 7. Can apply general skills and strategies of the writing process. Standard 5. Can give written information on various topics.

Target behavior: Oral linguistic skill- 2: Listens in order to repeat and respond to oral stimuli and/or presentations. 3: Listens and follows simple oral directions and instructions. 8: Demonstrates appropriate speaking Behaviors when engaged in conversation.

Goals: Objectives: Students will be able to construct sentences without any assistance. Student will develop their vocabulary. Students will construct sentences

Prerequisites: drawing, painting, and listening skills Materials and Resources needed: paint, doodle paper, pencil, chalk, newspaper, and paint brushes Instructional Consideration: The students will do the activity based on what they have learnt. Teacher will be available in case someone needs help.

Anticipatory Set: By the showing of hand, who know the story called the ugly duckling? Well our story for today is the ugly duckling by Hans Anderson. Teacher wants you to listen carefully to the story. Model: All students will sit on their chair with their hands crossed on the table. After the book is being read, teacher places newspapers on their desk in order to avoid mess. Each student will get a doodle paper, paint, and paints brushes will be at the center of the desk so that each student from the group can have access to them. The activity will be, to draw or paint anything the students liked or remembered from the story, and write a sentence about their picture. While reading, teacher shows the pictures on each page in order for the kids to have an idea of what to draw. When they have finished paint or color, teacher says, Write your name and the name of your drawing, now, I want you to write a sentence using your name and the name of your drawing. For example, if teacher draws a duckling, shell write Asnath Chevalier saw a duckling in the pond. If you need help, raise your hand and teacher will come to you. Independent practice: The students will paint their picture and write a sentence without any assistance. Check for understanding: Teacher asks questions such as; what did you learn about the story? Was this activity fun? Guided practice: Teacher will allow the students to work at their own level. Shell also have a drawing and the sentence written on the board, in case someone forgets what was said earlier. Closure: Asks each student to give one sentence recap on what we did.

Name: __________________________

Date:_____________________

Substitute Report

Absent students:

Students who did exceptionally well:

Tardy students Students who needed a lot of reminders:

Highlights:

Challenges:

Introduction Speech Hello everyone! I'm Tr. Asnath. I am your third grade teacher. Very few of you know me, and I know very few of you, but I think we can have fun with this. My favorite things to do are singing, dancing and reading and I love to cook. And we will make this classroom our second home where learning will be fun, we will help and learn from each other. I am looking forward to spend the rest of the year with you all.