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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

Pteranodon-How To Draw

Join me as we draw the Pteranodon. Remember to make him large so you can add detail and colors. Another tip, leave room at the top of the paper for his head. Have fun, I can't wait to see your drawings!

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems

The Pigeon wants to stay up late, and not go to bed. Is this a good idea? Would you let him stay up late? Watch and see if the Pigeon is able to stay up all night. Your writing prompt today is: tell me what you would do if you could stay up all night and why. I give a few examples at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy!

Friday, May 15 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Happy Friday to all!  If you are reading this before 10:00 am, I hope you can join our classroom Zoom meeting.  Please check your email for all the information, and let's hope for less technical problems than last time!
 
It is Friday, so I have uploaded our weekly Second Step lesson.  This lesson is entailed, "Inviting Others to Play".  We will problem solve how to invite a new student to play.  These are important skills to learn, as the students move into new classrooms next year.
 
Make sure to check back on Monday for our next dinosaur lesson and story (I will be reading our last Donald Crews story during our Zoom session).  I have seen some great drawings of dinosaurs from the students so far, thanks for sending them to me!
 
Today's Goals
1. attend the Zoom get together
2. watch the Second Step video and ask a family member how you can help them today
3. free write, write about anything you want today, have fun
4. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program (remember, you can make the leveled books more difficult)
5. spend some time on the Happy Noodle math program
6. watch a story under the SLZUSD Story Time topic in the Google classroom
7. spend some time off the computer and play!
 
Wishing you all a nice weekend, and see you back here Monday!
-Mr. Auad   

Second Step Lesson #3 Part 1-Inviting Other to Play

Join me as we problem solve what happens when students disagree who they would like to play with them. Remember, when you have a problem, the first step is: To say the problem, The second step is to: Think of solutions. Enjoy!

Second Step Lesson #3 Part 2-Inviting Other to Play

Join me as we see how these students solved their problem. What solutions did they come up with? Will they invite the new student play? I hope so! After watching, ask a family member how you can help them today. Enjoy!

Thursday, May 14 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Thank You again for your patience yesterday with our Zoom meeting.  It looks like Zoom was having trouble right around the time we were all trying to log in.  I was so happy with the turnout we had for the meeting, and I hope to repeat that again Friday.  Please check your email later today for Friday's Zoom meeting information.  Also, good news, I learned how to make the password for the Zoom meetings easier.  So please take note of that.
 
I hope you all enjoyed our first dinosaur lesson yesterday, and I hope to see the Brontosaurus' you drew!  Today we learn about the Stegosaurus! 
 
To those of you completing the Raz-Kids reading program, did you know you can change the difficulty level of the books you are reading?  After clicking on the Reading Room rocket, click on the circle at the top of the screen the says, 'Leveled Books'.  From there you can select level A and B books.  Don't forget to answer the comprehension questions when finished reading.
 
Three videos today.  Two videos about the Stegosaurus, and our daily story.  Today, I picked the classic, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle.
 
Today's Goals
 
1. watch and learn about the Stegosaurus
2. watch the 'How To Draw' video on the Stegosaurus, and practice drawing the dinosaur.
3. watch the story, and complete the writing prompt
4. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program, consider raising the difficulty level if the books are too easy
5. spend some time on the Happy Numbers program
6. complete a Go Noodle exercise program.
 
Wishing you all a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Dinosaur Lesson-Stegosaurus

Join me as we learn about the Stegosaurus. What did it eat? What was the purpose of his back plates? Watch and listen to find out! I hope you find the Stegosaurus interesting! Don't forget to watch part 2, where we learn to draw the dinosaur. Enjoy!

Stegosaurus-How To Draw

Join me as we draw the Stegosaurus. The hardest part for me was making the plates on its' back. Make sure to make the dinosaur big to add detail and color. Have fun, and I can't wait to see the drawings!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

We read the classic story by Eric Carle, watch as a caterpillar grows and turns into a butterfly. Your writing prompt today is: What is your favorite thing to eat that the caterpillar ate. Don't forget to tell me why you would like to eat that! Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 13 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
DINOSAURUS!
 
Usually around this time of the year, the class would be engaged in a dinosaur unit.  I thought I could try my best to replicate that unit with the daily video posts.  Over the next 5 days, I will introduce to the students different types of dinosaurs.  We will focus on one dinosaur each day, learning interesting facts, and how to draw the dinosaur.  Today we start with the Brontosaurus.  I hope you and your child has fun with these lessons, and finds them interesting.
 
Two videos today, one video describing the Brontosaurus, and the other video showing you how to draw the dinosaur.
 
No story video post today, as I will be reading the next book in our Donald Crews series during our classroom Zoom meeting.  I encourage you to check out the SLZUSD story time topic in the Google classroom for a read aloud story.  Maybe leave a comment if you like.  Directions on how to join the Google Classroom our in the May 4 post.
 
A reminder that I sent an email with the information to join our Zoom meeting this morning at 10:00.  Hope you can join us!  We will be reading a story, and playing 'What Picture is Next'.
 
Today's Goals
1. attend the classroom Zoom meeting
2. watch the video and learn about the Brontosaurus
3. watch the 'How to Draw' video, and practice drawing the Brontosaurus
4. watch a story in the SLZUSD story time topic in the Google classroom
5. spend some time with Happy Numbers
6. spend some time with the Raz-Kids reading program
7. complete an exercise in the Go Noodle program
 
Wishing you all a nice day!
-Mr Auad

Dinosaur Lesson-Brontosaurus

Join me as we learn about the Brontosaurus. We will learn a few interesting and important facts that you can share with others. I hope you enjoy the video, and make sure you watch part 2, where we learn how to draw the Brontosaurus!

Brontosaurus-How to Draw

Join me as I demonstrate how to draw the Brontosaurus. Have a paper and markers ready! My most important tip: Make the dinosaur big so you can add detail and color. Feel free to color the Brontosaurus any way you like. I can't wait to see what you draw!

Tuesday, May 12 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Today you will receive an email with the information concerning our next Zoom get together.  It is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 am.  I will send a reminder email Wednesday morning.  Hope you can join us!
 
Two videos today.  Our last pattern video, where we introduce the ABC pattern. I have also posted a story I read in a previous Zoom meeting as I heard many students enjoyed it.  It is, 'Grumpy Cat' by Brittanis Teckentrup.  Make sure you watch until the end for the writing prompt.  I am excited about the next series of lessons that I will begin to post Wednesday, so I hope you will check back here tomorrow!
 
I appreciate the growing number of families who have joined the Google classroom.  I have now posted over 50 videos that are stored and organized in the classroom.  There are also new and different stories read by Ms. McJilton (under the SLZUSD topic) for you to check out.
 
I discovered this link yesterday that had Lego coloring pages.  I know a few of the students have shared their Lego creations during our Zoom meetings, so I thought this link might interest you.  If you have access to a printer, you can print out the Lego mini figure coloring pages.  Coloring is a good way to practice fine motor skills and can often help students destress.
 
Today's Goals
 
1. watch the pattern video and make your own pattern by drawing it on paper
2. watch the story, and complete the writing prompt
3. if possible, find another activity to complete on the Oakland Zoo distance learning page.
4. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program
5. spend some time on the Happy Numbers math program, OR complete a few pages in your Interactive Math Workbook
6. complete an activity on the Go Noodle site (link in Google classroom)
7. maybe watch a show on the PBS Kids site (link in Google classroom)
 
Wishing you all a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Pattern Lesson #3

Our last pattern lesson where we introduce the ABB and ABC pattern. Watch as I make each pattern. After watching, try to make these patterns at home by drawing them on paper. Good Luck!