Ashley Montano

Educator 💭✏️✨

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Thank you @buzzwithmsbee for reading aloud to the first graders at Nixon today! 🩵 #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Thank you to our Family Volunteers in 1M who attended our Reading Celebration this morning! The students 🩷’d showing off the good habits they’ve learned, as well as receiving your support! #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Thank you to RSD bus drivers for their Bus Safety Presentations today and for ensuring that our Ss arrive to school safely every day! #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

1M has been working extremely hard at establishing the routine of math stations and exploring RSD’s digital platforms! 👏🏼

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

During this week’s PEAK, 1st graders explored Water Conservation (Sustainability Theme). Then, Ss engaged in an activity of their choice to demonstrate their learning. Two groups chose to draw & record tips for conserving water to hang around Nixon! 👏🏼 #AtTheRox @CharlesSeipp

[Leah Steiner @LeahLiteracy]

@_anmontano What an amazing experience for your young writers to learn how to “read like a writer” and apply it to their personal stories! Awesome @_anmontano ! What lucky kiddos ❤️✏️

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

How lucky are we #AtTheRox to be coached by @LeahLiteracy ?! Pictured are 1st grade Writing Territories, Small Moments based on whole-class experiences, and diving into mentor texts prior to launching our first Narrative Unit!

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

1st grade independent reading in action! 📖🩵 #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

First graders started off the year seeing themselves as mathematicians and brainstorming “math-firrmations” for when they encounter challenges throughout the year 🫶🏼 #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Morning tubs in action! Sight word practice Monday-Thursday; Friday is free-play! The firsties have been loving the soft start each morning 🩵 #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Nixon first graders had the best time today at the Turtle Back Zoo! 💙💛

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Students 💜 their Stop-and-Go paddles that remind them to stop when they come across a tricky word & use learned strategies to help them solve! Increases engagement & accountability, and is a great informal assessment for teachers! @TCRWP

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

❤️ this!

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

"This strategy has made my assessments more inclusive. It helps me communicate to my students: When I assess your understanding, I’m looking for what you DO know." –T Julie Arsenault

#TeacherPD #InstantPD

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Another incredible Saturday reunion from @TCRWP learning strategies to support readers & writers. Always ❤️ the Spring sessions the most as we have a deeper understanding of who our Ss are & what they need. ✏️💡 @buzzwithmsbee #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Happy Read Across America Week! So far, students have participated in DEAR time daily, listened to read alouds from administrators and community heroes, and participated in a school-wide book swap! ❤️🧡☺️ #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

@buzzwithmsbee Incredible episode! ❤️’d learning about how goal-setting promotes both reading engagement & tackling complex strategies. Also, left with a deeper understanding of how concrete visuals strengthen Ss executive skills & independence. 👏🏼

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

When students volunteer to read to others as a reward… 🥺❤️ Mrs. O’Connor’s class loved their visit this morning from one of our first grade friends! #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

Candle-holders made by 1M & 1R! 😍👏🏼Our entire first grade loved this hands-on activity led & prepared by generous family members. What a beautiful keepsake! #AtTheRox

[Ashley Montano @_anmontano]

February recap so far: 100th day fun, class swap with Mrs. Ralston’s students, Valentine exchanges & hanging positive affirmations around Nixon 💕 #AtTheRox