Social Studies Goals as a Teacher

Social Studies:

Different cultures provide us with different beliefs, religions, and ways of living. To gain appreciation of all people, children should have a decent understanding of other cultures and historical backgrounds of other people. In my classroom, I plan to introduce my students to the differences of cultures in other regions of this planet. I will challenge them to think of things that are similar and different. By learning all of this, the students will be more understanding and appreciative of other people, their feelings and ways of living.

The students will...

• Have an understanding of the differences in culture.
• Be able to locate different countries on a globe.

Math Goals as a Teacher

Math:

I find math challenging still as an adult. My mission is to eliminate that fear in my students. Mathematics shouldn't be a scary subject. Teachers often instill that fear in them by not providing an understanding that we all make mistakes. In many situations, there are more than one solution. The process should be the focus, rather than the correctness of the actual answer. I plan to focus on that, while also incorporating hands-on, visual activities to reach all learners.



The students will...

Have the ability to recognize multiples of 2, multiples of 5, multiples of 10 and even and odd numbers.

Understand place value and be able to represent numbers using base ten blocks.

Count to 100.

Use number lines and grids to notice patterns.

Reading Goals as a Teacher

Reading:


It's really important that children understand that reading can be fun! I will encourage my students to read at home and at school. When I have free time, sometimes I pull a book out and read. I feel that children feed off this. Impressions and influences really make a difference. Parents, please try to be a role model when it comes to reading!





By the end of the year, the students will...

• Be able to read on grade level by the end of the year.
• Be able to read with expression, as well as recognize the different punctuation used.

About Ms.Fitzer

 

About Ms.Fitzer

 

This is my first year of teaching. I absolutely love art related activities and actually considered becoming an art teacher. I began working as a para, which led me to love education more than I knew I possibly could. Teaching children new things and witnessing achievement really sparked my interest. I realized that education overall was a high priority in my life, which in turn, led me to become a first grade teacher. Young children are our hope. I enjoy seeing them put their creative minds to action! This will be a great school year!