Welcome boys, girls, and parents! My name is Ms. Cayla Manley. I am currently a junior at Valparaiso University majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Peace and Social Justice. I am very passionate  and excited about being given the opportunity to work with you and your children! This website is a means of communication for students and parents. Homework assignments, class announcements and other important details will be posted on this site. I can not wait to meet you all and teach your children!
 
 
 
 
 

We will be exploring numbers and different mathematical techniques in fun and exciting ways!

 

link to video about subtracting across zeroes

http://bit.ly/GNovn5

Link to video about multiplying two digit numbers by one digit numbers- very informative

http://bit.ly/GJ3PAg

Link to video on simple charts and graphs

http://bit.ly/GDKxcy

We will be exploring numerous books on many different topics, while still having fun!

Link to video on Sequencing main events to help students in reading and remembering the story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2CPiKvlHwQ

Link to video about partner reading

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36vMU-zgT1M

My philosophy on teaching is to know your students, their background, and other things about their life. Always make the students feel like you want to help them and that you understand whatever their situation may be. Make sure the students  know you believe in them and most importantly make learning fun! I also believe the only way to be an effective teacher is to know your content area, therefore; you are teaching the best way possible. And again make learning fun and enjoy teaching your class!

 Assistive Technology

Screen Readers Software: These are used to verbalize or "speak" everything onto the screen. Expensive but very cool. If our school had one, all classes could use this and share.

Voice Recognition Software: This allows students to communicate with the computer through a microphone. The computer then follows their instructions by pulling down a menu or typing a text. This allows the computer to execute the command on the screen.

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Cayla Manley