My Connected Classroom

  Email Pals  Grade Level/Subject: Elementary (Grades 3-5) – Social Studies & Writing Overview: Our class will write emails to students in other classrooms at different schools! Each month, we will send emails about our hobbies, school, and daily life. This will help students make new friends and learn about different students. Why This Is Important: Kids love meeting new friends! This will help them learn about other hobbies/lifestyles/cultures in a fun way. It will also help with writing and reading, since they will need to write emails and read replies. Instead of just learning about the world in books, they will hear real stories from real kids! How It Will Work: Technology Needed: Google Docs (for typing). Before We Start: I will find other teachers at other schools within the district to partner with. We will make sure all letters are friendly and safe. Permission: Parents will sign a form to allow their child to participate. Helping All Students: So...

  Virtual Open House for Parents Grade Level/Subject: Elementary (Grades 3-5) – All Subjects Overview: To help parents feel more connected to our classroom, I will host a Virtual Open House. Parents can join from home using Zoom or Google Meet to see what they are learning, classroom rules, and ways to help their child at home. If they can’t join live, they can watch a recording later. Why This Is Important: Parents want to help their children, but many are too busy to come to school. This online meeting makes it easy for them to stay involved. It also helps parents understand what their child is learning and ask any questions they have. How It Will Work: Technology Needed: Zoom or Google Meet. Before the Meeting: I will create a slideshow with class rules, learning goals, and important dates. Inviting Parents: I will send an email and a message on ClassDojo with a link and instructions. Helping All Parents: If parents can’t attend live, they can watch a recording later. I will als...