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Welcome to Mr. Auad's Teacher Page

Hello!  Hope everyone is doing well!  Just wanted to make note about the lessons linked below.  Kindergarten students will know how to complete the writing portion of the writing lessons (by sounding out and writing words and sentences).  TK students can tell their care giver their stories and ideas, and can have help with writing their words.  Help them by sounding out simple, three letter words.  Making sure they pay close attention to the beginning letter sound.  Spelling does not need to be correct, as long as they write the sounds that they hear.
 
If you did not receive a 'Interactive Math Homework Book' during conferences, they will be available for pickup tomorrow, Thursday, 3/19, between 10:00-12:00.
 
Please stay well, and I miss you all!
Distance Learning

Hi! My name is Christopher Auad. This will be my 20th year teaching Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten at Corvallis Elementary. In fact, I am one of the inaugural TK teachers since the program’s inception. I believe that TK/Kindergarten is one of the most important grades, as it lays a foundation for students to succeed.

Inspired by
I particularly enjoy seeing former students when they come back for a visit, and hearing about the successes they have had. In class, it inspires me to see the joy and engagement of the children when being read their favorite stories.

College
I received my teaching credential from St. Mary’s College in Moraga.

District Tools I Use

Attendance 
I take attendance using Aeries. You can stay on top of attendance through the Aeries Family Portal or Aeries App

Report Cards
I use Aeries to generate report cards. Families can view report cards through the Aeries Family Portal.

 

 

Posts

Second Step Lesson-Fair Ways To Play-Part 2

Join me for Part 2 of Fair Ways To Play. In Part 1 we discussed the problem that Matthew and Fiona were having. Matthew wanted to play with the big dinosaurs that Fiona had. Now let us watch and see the solution that Mathew comes up with, and if his idea works. You can use the strategies at school and at home. Thanks for watching!

Friday Zoom Reminder

Hello!
In the daily post I forgot to mention to please check your email today for the information on how to join our Friday Zoom meeting at 10:00.  Thank You!

Thursday, May 21

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
I wanted to follow up on what Mr. Dunn-Ruiz said yesterday during our Corvallis morning assembly.  As soon as I receive information on when you can visit the school to pick up your children's projects, I will let you know.  At this time, our last classroom Zoom meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 29.  I would like to do something special for the Kindergarten students moving onto First Grade on this day.  The last day of school is quickly approaching on Tuesday, June 9.
 
Two videos today.  Our lesson today is much like the one I posted about a month ago.  That lesson involved making a number line.  For today's lesson, students will write, cut, sort, and glue letters in the correct alphabet order.  You can do this lesson with both upper and lower case letters.  Today's story is a student favorite, 'Clifford, The Firehouse Dog'.  Mae sure you watch to the end of the video for the daily writing prompt.
 
Today's Goals
 
1. watch the lesson, and make your own alphabet line
2. watch the story, and complete the daily writing prompt
3. spend some time with the Raz-Kids reading program
4. spend some time with the Happy Numbers math program (remember, it is recommended you spend a total of 45 minutes a week with this program)
5. spend time playing and creating
 
Hope you all have a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Make Your Own Alphabet Chart

Join me as we make our own alphabet line. You will need paper, pencil/pen, scissors, and glue to complete this lesson. Follow the directions in the video to make your own alphabet line. Remember when writing your letters to leave spaces between them, as this it will make it easier to cut out the letters. Good luck!

Clifford, the Firehouse Dog by Norman Bridwell

Clifford takes a trip to the city to visit his brother Nero. He soon becomes involved with helping firefighters put out a fire and rescue the people in the tall building! Will Clifford save the day? Watch to find out! Your writing prompt today is: Let's talk about safety. Tell me about one or two of our recess safety rules we had, and why it was important to follow those rules. I give a few examples at the end of the story. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 20 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
If you are reading this before 10:00 am, I hope you can join us for our classroom Zoom meeting today.  Please check your email for the Zoom invitation.  We will be reviewing the dinosaur facts that we have learned and play, 'What Picture is Next'.
 
Today is our last dinosaur lesson, where we focus on maybe the most popular dinosaur, the Tyrannosaurus Rex.  I hope the students have enjoyed these videos! 
 
No story today, as I will be reading a story during our Zoom get together.  I do encourage you to check out the SLZUSD Story Time topic in our Google Classroom.  I recently uploaded 4 new stories under that topic.
 
I have a special link today that goes with the theme of our Wednesday morning Corvallis Assembly.  Please see link to join the assembly above.  The theme of our assembly is Disney, and I have included a link to the nightly Disney World fireworks display that I thought the students might enjoy!
 
Today's Goals
 
1. attend the classroom Zoom meeting
2. watch a SLZUSD Story Time story in the Google Classroom, maybe post a comment on your favorite story
3. spend some time on the Happy Numbers math program.  it is recommend that you spend 45 minutes a week on this program
4. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program
5. complete an exercise on the Go Noodle site
 
Wishing you all a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Dinosaur Lesson-Tyrannosaurus Rex

Our last dinosaur lesson focuses on the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Learn what this scary looking dinosaur ate, and what those little arms on his body were used for, among other interesting facts. I hope you all have enjoyed these dinosaur lessons, as I had fun making them. If you ever want to watch the lessons and drawing videos again, I have been posting them in the Google classroom. As always, thank you for watching!

How To Draw-Tyrannosaurus Rex

Join me as we draw the Tyrannosaurus Rex. This is a tricky dinosaur to draw, so please take your time. Remember, it does not need to look exactly like mine. You can see how every time I draw the dinosaur it looks different, and that is ok. I hope you have fun, and I can't wait to see your drawings!

Tuesday, May 19 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Please check your email today, as you will be receiving an email with the information for our next Room 16 classroom Zoom meeting.  It is scheduled for this upcoming Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 am.  I hope you all can join us tomorrow!
 
Another three videos today!  We have two more dinosaur lessons left in our dinosaur unit.  Today we are focusing on the Elasmosaurus, a swimming dinosaur.  A new story today, 'I Want to Be a Ballerina' by Anna Membrino and Smiljana Coh.  Please watch the the end for the writing prompt.
 
Today's Goals
1. watch the Elasmosaurus video, and learn interesting facts.
2. draw the Elasmosaurus, make sure to draw it big
3. watch the story and complete the writing prompt
4. spend time with the Raz-Kids reading program, don't forget to raise the book difficulty level if you feel it's appropriate
5. spend time with the Happy Numbers math program, or complete a couple pages in your 'Interactive Math Book'
6. complete an exercise on the Go Noodle program
 
Have a nice day!
Mr. Auad

Dinosaur Lesson-Elasmosaurs

Join me as we learn about the Elasmosaurus. What did it eat, and where did it live? Those are just a couple facts we learn about in this video. I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to watch part two to learn how to draw the Elasmosaurus. Thank You!

How To Draw-Elasmosaurus

Join me as we draw the swimming dinosaur, the Elasmosaurus. Remember, it does not need to look exactly like mine, and make it big to add details and color. I look forward to seeing your drawings! Have fun!

I Want to Be a Ballerina by Anna Membrino and Smiljana Cohoe

A little girl named Mia wants to be a ballerina like her sister, but soon realizes it will take much practice. Will she take the time to practice, and how will she do when she attends her first class? Watch to find out! Your writing prompt today is: Tell me about something you would like to learn, that is going to take a lot of practice. I give a few examples at the end of the video. Enjoy!

Monday, May 18 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Welcome back, I hope you all had a nice weekend!  
 
Three videos today.  We return to the dinosaur video lessons, today with a focus on the Pteranodon, the flying dinosaur.  I have seen some great drawings from the students, keep it up!  The story today is a student favorite, 'Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!' by Mo Willems.  Watch to the end of the video for the daily writing prompt.  Also, don't forget about the Mo Willems Daily Doodle Youtube series I linked way back at the beginning of distance learning.  I'll try to put the link in the Google classroom today.
 
Today's Goals
1. watch the Pteranodon video, and learn interesting facts.
2. draw the Pteranodon, make sure to draw it big
3. watch the story and complete the writing prompt
4. spend time with the Raz-Kids reading program, don't forget to raise the book difficulty level if you feel it's appropriate
5. spend time with the Happy Numbers math program, or complete a couple pages in your 'Interactive Math Book'
6. complete an exercise on the Go Noodle program
 
Have a nice day!
-Mr. Auad
 

Dinosaur Lesson-Pteranodon

Join me as we learn about the Pteranodon, the flying dinosaur. Was it even a dinosaur? And was is that cone shape on the top of his head used for? What did it eat? Watch and find the answer to all of these interesting questions. I hope you enjoy!