Word Detectives solved their final mission using ten word clues to make a message. A detective disguise surprise was waiting for us. Thank you @TCRWP - great units!! Clear Lake El.

Ending our final zoom of 2020 with some holiday fun! Opening our wrapped Christmas surprise book, and making a cute snowman craft. Who says remote learning can’t be fun! See you in 2021 sweet friends! #somanysmiles

One of my sweet first graders asked Santa to bring Rasheed a Xmas present. Today a wrapped gift arrived at school. A Santa hat with paw prints! (we are the Wildcats). So sweet! @TCRWP Oxford Community Schools

Rasheed has stolen our hearts in first grade! Phonics Friday fun! @TCRWP Oxford Community Schools Clear Lake El.

Today’s classroom book selection for #WorldWideReadAloudDay. Thank you Tom Percival for creating a book that promotes social/emotional awareness. Such an important time to discuss how to manage our worries.

Our non-fiction first grade writers proudly shared their published work this morning. The grown up audience was captivated by all that the children know about their topics! @TCRWP Maureen Magdaleno Oxford Community Schools

Phonics word builders completed their study on vowel teams. The culmination...vowel town!! So much fun. TCRWP Lucy Calkins Oxford Community Schools Clear Lake El.

LEADERS! Saying 20-21 was a LOST YEAR devalues the INCREDIBLE WORK of staff, students, parents, & communities. We LEARN BY DOING. We learn more by REFLECTING ON WHAT WE’VE DONE. What lessons will you take? #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work #ImpactTheNarrative #HackingLeadership

Three days into our realistic fiction writing unit. I’m excited to see even my most timid writers demonstrating such growth. How? Daily interactive writing combined with units of study in reading, phonics, and writing! Maureen Magdaleno @TCRWP Anita Qonja-Collins Clear Lake El.

LEADERS! It’s TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! The stuff is great but the WORDS and ACTIONS behind the stuff mean more. When you tell people they’re NOT JUST A TEACHER make sure YOUR ACTIONS reflect THOSE WORDS. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work #ImpactTheNarrative #HackingLeadership

A fabulous first grade day! Learning the principles of economics starts young! IB market day was a success. Clear Lake El. Oxford Community Schools Rita van Staveren Stephanie Niemi

Visualization is a powerful tool. When children view themselves as authors it shows in the pieces they create. Realistic fiction boxed sets are complete! @TCRWP Lucy Calkins Oxford Community Schools #firstgrade

ICYMI…we’re getting closer!!!! The most important thing to get ready in your room…is you. GETTING YOU READY youtu.be/bBNzFltg3ng #1minwalk2workthrowback

After reading Fireboat, a story in remembrance of Patriots Day 9/11, together we composed a class thank you to our heroes! Oxford Community Schools Clear Lake El.

THE BOOK IS OUT!!!!! #LeadFromWhereYouAre is NOW AVAILABLE!!! I would love to hear what you think. I hope you like reading it as much as I liked writing it! Lead from Where You Are: Building Intention, Connection and Direction in Our Schools amazon.com/dp/194833447X/…

Word Builders completed their construction of vowel town today! Learning vowel teams sure is fun!! @TCRWP #firstgrade Maureen Magdaleno Anita Qonja-Collins

Year 22 is in the books! Sure will miss these sweet wildcats!

Take the time to reset your mindset. Summer travel is the best!!

It’s the little things. So happy for the return of normal this year! Our class pet has once again made an appearance. He will be visiting homes and having adventures! The class named him Hootly!

The Super Secret Detectives are reporting for Halloween duty! #tcwrp Anita Qonja-Collins Maureen Magdaleno Lucy Calkins #phonicsisfun