Here are some platforms that we will be using, as well as directions for connecting. Seesaw: This is a platform we have been using all year, but I will be using it to send videos. The students can add comments via text, audio, or video recording. In order to create a sense of classroom community, I will be making the comments available for the class to see. If there is a comment or video that is just for me, add a little note that you do not want it shared. If you have not yet connected to our Seesaw community, you will be receiving an email invite.
I-Station: The assignments are personalized by me for areas your child was working on before Spring Break. If you feel the lessons are too hard or easy, please let me know, and I can change them up. If they have completed all of the assignments, there are other free choice activities they can work on for the week. If you have not used I-Station at home yet, you will go to the I-Station website and download it. Search for Hazel S. Pattison when it asks for the school code. If you need your child's login information, please let me know. Dreambox: This program automatically offers individualized instruction for your child based on answers they get correct or miss. It's important that you do not give them the answers or do it for them, because it will adjust the activities to a level that is too hard for them. The students can press the question at the top to hear directions. The app will provide videos and hints to help your child work through areas that they need assistance. This program can be downloaded as an app (IOS only) or accessed on the computer. You may also log in as a parent by following the directions that were sent out in the curriculum email from the district on Friday or by using the directions in the parent letter found here: https://tinyurl.com/PattisonDreamBox . (I can help guide you through this process if you need help). When you are logged on as a parent, you will be able to track their progress, as well as see areas where they might be stuck. The app will provide videos to show your child that helps them work through those areas. I can see how many lessons your child has completed at home, as well as areas they might be struggling. I will communicate with you via email if I think they might be stuck. This program can be downloaded as an app, or accessed on the computer. Our school code is: 2tt4/myt4 . From there your student should be able to enter their username and password (the purple card taped to the inside of their purple folder). Please let me know if you need this login information or email our math coach, Pennylane Lara for login information at [email protected]. Raz-Kids: The current reading level is set to your where your child was reading before Spring Break. If the books and quizzes are too easy for them, please let me know, and I will adjust. I can monitor which comprehension questions they are missing on the quizzes and can let you know what types of questions to ask while they are reading to make sure they are truly understanding what they're reading. Decoding text is an important part of reading, but students also need to understand what they're reading on a deeper level before moving on to more meaty content. My Katy Cloud: Google "My Katy Cloud," and it will pop up. Their username and password are on the white card taped inside their purple folder. If you need this information, let me know and I will get it to you. From here, your child can access Canvas, BrainPop, DreamBox, Discovery Education, Tumblebooks, Nat Geo Kids, and more. You can find them by either clicking on the magnifier glass and searching for what you are looking for or click on the "Elementary" tab at the bottom of the page. The students are familiar with most of the content on My Katy Cloud since we use it in our classroom often. Go Noodle: This is another great resource for physical activity that they students love! https://family.gonoodle.com/ **Additionally, we have also done Cosmic Kids Yoga! They have a free YouTube channel.
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