WITH OUR “HOMIES” We added a creative touch to the launching of our S.S. unit on communities. We are excited to learn more about homes and community!

#GOALS Our second graders are striving to reach for the stars and be successful as we set our first SMART Goal!

PSA TEACHERS Lumio is great way to make a lesson and/or review fun, engaging, and effective. We loved playing the Monster Quiz with our grade-mates to review three-digit subtraction!

PUBLISHED POETS After our hard work through the writing process, Room 9 Poets were so excited to celebrate their finished poems with loved ones!

And then there were five… They asked to review math questions than to spend time on their Chromebook. Definitely a proud teacher moment 🥹

FIRST CLASS REWARD 🥳 It’s these moments that truly last in our second grade memories!

WORK HARD PLAY HARD We are thrilled to have won the Golden Sneaker Award for the month of December!

KINDNESS 💡 💚 We had a great time reading about kindness and making kindness lanterns. We hope to light up Willow Road with our kindness!

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR 🧧 🐍 Thanks to Abby and her family, we had a great time learning about Lunar New Year!

MAGICAL WRITERS ✨ ✏️ ✅generating ✅collecting ✅drafting ☑️revision ☑️editing ☑️publishing Magic is stirring in Room 9!

HUMAN KNOT 🪢 Playing this game was a great way to end the week. It had our bodies moving and brains thinking. It taught us that teamwork makes the dream work and communication is key!

STEAM NIGHT👩‍🔬👨‍💻👩‍🔧👨‍🎨 Willow’s STEAM Night was a huge success! Every child approached the challenge with a growth mindset. Super motivated and engaged! 💚💛🧠

OUR 🌎 We are learning how to love and take care of our plant in light of Earth Day and Arbor Day. It was a beautiful day to go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt!

GO GOLD 💛💛💛

Hi, my name is Hanna Choi. I am a second grade teacher at VSD#13. I just wrapped up my third year and am excited to head into my third and tenure year! #MCtechsavvy2

Q1: Nearpod is a great tool that promotes engagement and collaboration. I have successfully used nearpod with my students for various lessons. #MCtechsavvy2

Q2: Nearpod shifts the focus from just getting the “right” answer to understanding the process of thinking. It creates a safe, interactive space where all students can show what they know, learn from each other, and grow as thinkers. #MCtechsavvy2

Q3: In my ideal classroom, technology is purposeful, balanced, and student-centered. It helps students become thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. It opens doors to voice, choice, and connection while keeping learning joyful and developmentally appropriate. #MCtechsavvy2

Q4: Technology enhances project-based learning by giving students access to real-world information, creative tools, and collaboration opportunities. It deepens engagement, promotes critical thinking, and helps students connect their learning to the real world. #MCtechsavvy2

Q5: As I go through this course, I hope to walk away with a deeper understanding of technology and greater confidence to implement it into my classroom. @MCtechsavvy2