Tara Dean

Proud Mother of 3 and proud WES Wildcat Teacher!

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

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[Blake Dean @dean_blake20]

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[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

After reading Mercy Watson goes for a Ride, 2nd graders used @Ozobot powered adapted vehicles to visit places Mercy Watson would want to visit if pigs could drive!

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

This group of first graders read a book about gray squirrels and displayed facts on an Infographic. They then had a challenge to build a treehouse for a 3D printed squirrel with the base no bigger than a post it note.@Wildcats_WES

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

1st Graders using stop motion animation to create videos for spelling words.

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Stop Motion animation using different building materials in pairs. The director is in charge of the camera. The actor follows the director’s directions to move the materials. #teamwork #Communication

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

1st & 2nd graders created obstacle courses after reading The Great Turkey race. Ss used transition words to tell how the turkeys would complete the course.

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

After reading Our Table, students worked together to create a table that could hold the Thanksgiving Feast. Students also discussed what else a table means to a family and how technology can interfere. #WildcatWay

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Bonaparte was 3D printed after reading his story. Now all his bones are together!

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

1st and 2nd graders practicing symmetry with the character Bonaparte from Bonaparte Falls Apart.

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

The first set of scribble tool designed cookie cutters are being printed by 5th graders. #tinkercad #3Dprinted @Wildcats_WES

[Kevin Dunn @Wildcats_WES]

Couldn’t hide the joy on my face when I visited Mrs. Dean’s enrichment group & saw first-hand how intentional she’s planning for her group. She started with a fun children’s book & then connected all tasks to the story, bringing purpose to the structures you see. #WildcatWay

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Friday fun day in First Grade!

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

3rd graders designed and built crayon boxes after reading The Crayon Man and learning about the inventor of Crayola crayons.

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Another beautiful day for field day! Lots of laughs, cheers, and words of encouragement. @Wildcats_WES

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Great weather for the return of field day! @Wildcats_WES

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

1st and 2nd graders building fences around the creepy carrots! #stem #teamwork

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

After reading Shark Lady, 2nd grade students discussed Eugenie Clark and her discoveries. They created paths with the discoveries and made low tech code to travel the path.

[Tara Dean @MrsDeanWES]

Super Bowl Friday flick football graphing with 2nd graders! Of course we had to watch that kick first for inspiration. #Bengals #Whodey