Exploring Dimensions of Literacy

Saturday, November 24, 2012

To visit your child's curriculum destination, visit Mrs. Roscoe's/Mrs. Carrasquillo's Classroom Website:http://www.amazingclassroom.com/templates/pro_two/default.asp?cag=teacarrasquillo

The Academy of Hope Data Wall (one of two, actually) that shows teachers a visual of where their students are academically so they can visualize moving students up at a faster pace

Getting ready for the Volcano Eruption in First Grade!

Chef Chris assisting with the volcano eruption-to-be

Students watching intently...

Well...when is it going to blow???

Hold on, guys!

We're holding on as tight as we can...

At last, the volcano is erupting!

Where's the lava?

Ripley's Aquarium, Myrtle Beach Field Trip, 1st Grade

Students were welcomed into classes of environmental art and using cd's to make tropical fish, how cool

Wow!!!!! What an adventure at the Aquarium, students absolutely loved it!!!

So many Christmas Trees were all around the Aquarium...it was beautiful to behold

Back to the contents of the Aquarium...

http://www.amazingclassroom.com/templates/pro_two/default.asp?cag=teacarrasquillo

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 "The Donors Choose Campaign"

Please follow the link to DonorsChoose.org to contribute so I can purchase curriculum items for our First Grade class. The organization will match your dollar amounts!!!!
Thanks!!!!!

Visit my page: http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/1558133
Enter any dollar amount and click "Give"
During check-out, enter the code PUMPKIN where it says "Match or gift code", and your donation will be matched dollar for dollar
I'll get your gift card and use it for supplies for my students. You'll get a matching gift card, which you can send to me or apply to another project at DonorsChoose.org
The match code PUMPKIN will be active until 11:59pm Hawaii time on Monday, October 15

Questions? See the full campaign details.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Saturday, October 6, 2012

I have a new link for additional academic content that is currently under construction. Over the next couple weeks you will be able to view concise academic subjects, homework and Math Facts tests online as well as student grade averages in the academic Core Subjects:) More user-friendly for parents gleaning helpful info, and links to website recommendations for additional helpful activities will be made available.

This Blog will continue to serve as a visual framework for what students are involved in learning as well as to post my comments.

Go to

www.amazingclassroom.com/teacarrasquillo to view the newest addition!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Social Studies Studyvisit www.harcourtschool.com for activities and more
Also visit www.spellingcity.com and type in Mrs. Carrasquillo for supplementary spelling vocabulary activities

Social Studies topics we are learning about: Going to School, Rules at School, Working Together, School and Community Workers, and Map Skills. Coming up: Family Trees!
Each topic has a Big Idea, Vocabulary, Details, unit projects (like a classroom scrapbook), a lesson review, main idea, biographical information, and technology and application sections as well!