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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

Now it is your turn to practice matching the rhyming word pictures.  Make sure you say the words out loud so you can hear the letter sounds.  For an extra challenge, you can try to sound out and write the matching rhyming words.

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle

A click beetle is learning to jump and land on his feet, but he is having a very difficult time accomplishing this. Watch and listen to see if the click people can finally make it back to his feet. Please watch to the end for the writing prompt. I do not want to write it here as it will spoil the story! Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 29 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
We will be having our Room 16 Zoom meeting at 10:00 am today.  If you have trouble logging in, please let me know so I can keep track.  Please remember I have attached District log in directions with your Zoom invitation email I sent yesterday. During the Zoom meeting, I will be reading a story and completing rhyming lesson.
 
Just one video today, as I will be reading a story during our Zoom get together.  The video I posted is a counting practice video that can be watched daily.  We count to 100 by ones, tens, and fives.  We will continue with our rhyming lessons tomorrow.  I have been working on a way to organize all the videos made, and the resources given.  Look for an announcement soon.
 
I have posted a link to the Go Noodle website that many of you have heard about.  It will help get your child moving!
 
Today's Goals
 
1. attend the Zoom meeting
2. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program
3. watch the counting video and count with me
4. try an exercise on the Go Noodle website
5. for your writing lesson today, you may want to write about your favorite story I have read, and tell me why
 
Have a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Counting to 100 by Ones, Tens, and Fives.

Count with me as we count to 100 by ones, tens, and fives. Remember to take your time saying each number. You can practice this skill everyday by watching this video. Counting to 100 by ones and tens is a Kindergarten standard. Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 28 Post

Hello Room 16 Student and Families!
 
You all should have received an email yesterday with the day and time of our next ZOOM meeting, please be sure to check out the attachment I included with the School District's directions on how to join a ZOOM meeting.  I will once again open the ZOOM meeting early to give you time to log in and get settled.
 
I have added a new link under my picture titled, Sight Words-Cut and Glue.  These are worksheets you may print out if you wish.  The students are familiar with these as we had been completing them in class.  Students are to color (neatly) the letters in the word first.  Next, cut out each letter carefully.  Lastly, glue the letters in the correct order to make the word on a separate piece of paper, and read the word.  This lesson will also encourage important fine motor skills practice.
 
Two video posts today.  We continue our focus on rhyming this week with our second lesson.  Please be sure to practice on your own with the posted photograph of rhyming picture cards located under the video lesson.  Our story today is a silly story about eating worms for lunch!  In your daily writing assignment, maybe you can tell me what you would like to eat for lunch and why. 
 
Today's Goals
 
1. watch and listen to the rhyming video
2. match the rhyming picture cards posted in the photograph
3. watch and listen to the story
4. write about what you would like to eat for lunch and why you would like to eat that
5. spend some time on the Raz-Kids reading program
6. practice writing numbers 1-30
7. make sure to get some exercise
 
Have a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Rhyming Lesson #2

Watch and follow along with me as I match more sets of rhyming words. Say the words out loud with me so you can hear the letter sounds. After watching, make sure to practice on your own with the photograph I posted under this video post. Thanks for watching!
Now it is your turn to practice matching the rhyming words.  Make sure you say the pictures out loud, using your voice, so you can hear the letter sounds.  For an extra challenge, you can try to sound out and write the matching pair of rhyming words.  Good Luck!

Worms for Lunch? by Leonid Gore

Worms for lunch? Oh no! Read to find out who is going to eat worms for lunch. For you writing lesson today: maybe you can tell me what you had for lunch and if you enjoyed it. Another idea, tell me what you wish you could have for lunch and why you would like that. Want ice cream for lunch? Tell me why! Hope you enjoy the story, and I look forward to seeing what you want for lunch!

Monday, April 27 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
Happy Monday, I hope you all had a nice weekend.  Thank You to all who tried to join our ZOOM meeting last Friday.  I know it can be frustrating, but we will try again this Wednesday.  Look for the invitation email this afternoon.  In the invitation email, I will attach the directions the school district provided me.  In the directions, it describes how to join if you are using a Chrome book, laptop, or phone.  Hopefully this will help, and I will pass on any new information that I hear about.  
 
Two video posts today.  For the beginning of this week, we will focus on reviewing and improving our rhyming skills.  Being able to identify and create rhyming words is a TK standard, and an important skill to master.  I recommend watching the video, and then completing the short lesson afterwards.  The second video is our daily story.  Please try to complete the writing prompt discussed at the end.
 
Remember, if you ever have any questions please feel free to email me at anytime.  I will try my best to get back to you quickly.
 
Today's Goals
1. Watch and listen to the rhyming video.
2. Complete the rhyming lesson that follows.
3. Watch and listen to the story.
4. Complete the writing prompt.  Challenging yourself to write as many sentences as you can.
5. Spend some time on the RAZ-KIDS reading program.
6. Practice counting to 100 by ones and tens.
7. Draw a picture of yourself.  Do not forget all the parts of your face; eyes, nose, ears, mouth and hair.
 
Have a nice day!
-Mr. Auad

Rhyming Lesson #1

This week we begin to review and improve our rhyming skills. Follow along with me, and watch and listen to the video where we discuss what is a rhyming word, and practice our rhyming skills. Rhyming is a TK standard and an important to skill to master. Once you have finished watching, complete the lesson posted under this video. Hope you enjoy!
Here is a photo of different rhyming word picture cards.  Can you match the rhyming words?  You can say the pictures out loud to an adult helper.  Start with #1, and match it to the picture in the red box.  For an extra challenge, try sounding out and writing the matching pair of rhyming words.  Good Luck!

We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen

Two turtles find one hat that they both want to wear. Uh oh, how will they solve this problem, read to find out! Your writing prompt today is; Have you ever lost something and then found it. Maybe you can tell me what you lost and where you found it. I look forward to reading your stories!

Friday, April 24 Post

Hello Room 16 Students and Families!
 
I  look forward to seeing you all at our ZOOM meeting this morning (or, if you are reading this after our ZOOM meeting, it was nice to see you)!  Yesterday, I have sent to your email a few different ways to join our ZOOM meeting that I hope will work.  I have also attached a link on directions on how to join us on this page, if you would like to review it.  
 
A big thank you to all the families who are helping their child to continue their education at home.  I know it is not easy, and I appreciate what you do!
 
One video post today as I will be reading a story during our ZOOM get together.  This is the last subtraction lesson, and I recommend watching it before completing the following subtraction problems.
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Sumboe has 9 chicken nuggets, he gives 1 to Joel.  How many does Sumboe have left?
 
Victoria has 8 stickers, she gives 7 to Zara.  How many does Victoria have left?
 
Brennen has 10 blocks, he gives 3 to Mickey.  How many does Brennen have left?
 
Jessica has 4 cupcakes, she gives all 4 to Sean.  How many does Jessica have left?
 
Mariah has 7 dolls, she gives 5 to Lyla.  How many does Mariah have left?
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Next week, we are going to focus on our rhyming skills.  We will also go back to our regular two ZOOM meetings a week.  With our next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 am.
 
Today's Goals
 
1. attend the ZOOM meeting
2. watch the Subtraction Lesson #4 Video
3. complete the subtraction problems
4. spend time with the RAZ KIDS reading program
5. count to 100 by ones and tens
6. draw a picture that you might like to share at our next ZOOM meeting
 
Wishing you all a nice weekend!
-Mr. Auad

Subtraction Lesson #4

Please watch this video before completing today's subtraction problems that are written in the daily post. Students can draw circles to represent the different objects I use in the subtraction stories. Good Luck!