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Inspiring Equitable and Empowering Assessment

Leading change in assessment and grading practices is not for the faint of heart. In fact, advocating for change can leave someone feeling isolated and demoralized amidst the status quo. In this session, learn how to become an inspiring mentor that starts a movement towards equitable and empowering assessment practices. We’ll discuss how to co-create a vision, invite others to think differently, leverage portfolios to amplify feedback, and launch an authentic defense of learning.

Quick Collaborative Activities You Can Create in 15 Minutes

Looking to bring more collaborative learning opportunities to your classroom but not sure where to start? Join Monica Burns for a brand new webinar featuring quick collaborative activities you can create in just 15 minutes. During this session, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the free, interactive presentation tool Lumio. You'll hear how Lumio is different from SMART Notebook and how you can use this dynamic tool with or without a SMART Board. Attendees will get a chance to participate in interactive activities and create their own collaborative task during the webinar.

Differentiating Elementary Instruction and Assessment with EdTech

Meeting the needs of all learners in a general education classroom setting can be tough, so let's use technology in ways that make it much more achievable!  In this session, you will learn how to leverage free tools and websites to differentiate instruction and assessment and learn how to use technology in new, innovative ways that will work for your elementary learners of all levels.

Ashley is a lifelong learner who is passionate about analyzing data to create informed decisions, differentiating curriculum to meet student needs, and creating innovative pathways for students to grow and reach individualized goals. She is experienced in professional development creation and presentation, marketing products for EdTech platforms, and content-specific course creation for learning platforms

DYK Sora Sweet Reads

Learn about Sora Sweet Reads, an annual reading program designed to encourage students to keep reading all year long

DYK Sharing Links Through Sora

Learn how to share direct links to titles, collections, and more in Sora

DYK Library Lending Models

Learn the simplest ways to see how many copies of a title are available in Sora

NLM - Transportation - Lesson - 13 - Vehicle Motion

Students will use critical thinking skills to determine what type of vehicles Mr. Jared is discussing.

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Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.

ELA.K.V.1.1

Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.

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Investigate that things move in different ways, such as fast, slow, etc.

NLM - Transportation- Lesson - 15 - Transportation: Classifications

Students will use inquisitive thinking skills to determine appropriate vehicle types based on transportation mode, speed, and cargo.

ELA.K.C.4.1

Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.

ELA.K.V.1.1

Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.

NLM - Money - 36 - Addition with Coins - Digital Lesson

Students will learn how to combine different coins so that they add up to specific sums of money.

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Find the value of combinations of pennies, nickels and dimes up to one dollar, and the value of combinations of one, five and ten dollar bills up to $100. Use the cent and dollar symbols appropriately. 
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Solving addition and subtraction Real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.

NLM - Money - 35 - Value of Coins - Digital Lesson

Students will learn the value of a penny, nickel, dime and quarter.

MA.1.M.2.2 
Identify pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, and express their values using the cent symbol. State how many of each coin equal a dollar.

NLM - Personal Items & Personal Space - Lesson - 3- Personal Items: Usage & Identification

Students will observe and identify the common items that assist them in daily living. Students will apply this knowledge to communicate daily choices.

 

ELA.K.C.4.1

Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.

ELA.K.V.1.3

Identify and sort common words into basic categories, relating vocabulary to background knowledge.

NLM - Choices-Lesson - 4- Likes & Dislikes

Students will practice expressing themselves in a variety of ways by communicating their likes and dislikes. They will come to understand the value of emotional expression in communication.

 

ELA.K.C.1.3

Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, express opinions about a topic or text with at least one supporting reason.

NLM - Transportation - Lesson - 14 - Transportation: Functions & Classifications

Students will identify the names, functions and classifications of different types of vehicles used for transportation.

ELA.K.C.4.1

Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.

ELA.K.V.1.1

Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.

NLM - Letters - Lesson - 25 - Letter Case

Students will experience the concept of upper and lower case letters through drawing, sculpting, and AAC choice.

 

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Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of print.

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Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.

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Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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Print all upper- and lowercase letters.

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Demonstrate legible printing skills.

NLM - Letters - Lesson - 26 - Alphabetic Ordering

Students will identify the letters in the alphabet and how they are ordered.

ELA.K.F.1.1 (f)

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of print.

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Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

ELA.1.C.1.1

Print all upper- and lowercase letters.

ELA.2.C.1.1

Demonstrate legible printing skills.

NLM - Letters - Lesson - 27 - Vowel Sounds

Students will grasp the concept of vowel sounds and their impact on words.

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Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately.

NLM - Money - 34 - Know Your Coins - Digital Lesson

Students will become familiar with the basic coin types and how to count them.

MA.1.M.2.2
Identify pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, and express their values
using the cent symbol. State how many of each coin equal a dollar.
SS.1.E.1.IN.9
Identify coins and bills as forms of money that can be used to buy things.

NLM - Animals - 23 - Animals: Classification & Habitats - Digital Lesson

Students will identify the animal and what habitat it inhabits.

 

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Observe & create a visual representation of an object which includes its major features.
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Raise questions about the natural world, investigate them in teams through free exploration, and generate appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
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Recognize and explain that living things are found all over Earth, but each is only a le to live in habitats that meet its basic needs.

NLM - Animals - 24 - Animals: Classification - Digital Lesson

Students will learn how to classify animals based off of features, habitat, and grouping.

 

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Raise questions about the natural world, investigate them in teams through free exploration, and generate appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
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Recognize and explain that living things are found all over Earth, but each is only a le to live in habitats that meet its basic needs.
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Classify animals into major groups according to their physical characteristics and behaviors.