Melissa Holey

First grade teacher, Graduate student, Life-long learner, mom

[Kathy Wert @KWertFirst]

Q7: Scholastic Learn at Home is posting daily books fiction/nonfiction paired w/ video and activity #1stchat

[Valerie Ruckes @valruckes]

A7-Author Read-Alouds #1stchat https://t.co/crg2GJx9jb

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@ephamorn I have not been here as much as I would like and forget often.

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

Hi, Melissa from MN. I have not been here for a while, but excited for some new learning. I am trying to put into action all of the ideas that I have swirling in my head. #1stchat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

A6: I am making sure to try to get enough sleep. I am also keeping my school hours instead of working into the night which is a normal for me. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@KWertFirst I have a student that did not go to kindergarten and joined 1/3 into first. He was finally making progress. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@lekadegroot @Teach_Laidlaw Because it is not equal for everyone. #1stChat I am struggling how to do this without technology.

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

Q5: My concerns are for my firsties. Those that have a supportive environment will thrive. Those without support at home who are already behind will get further behind. #1stchat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@Teach_Laidlaw I am hoping they will be able to watch some videos on cell phones? #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@FirstAtBat @Screencastify I think I am going to post all my links to my google sites page so they are all in the same place? #1stchat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@Finest1stGrade @learnwithwood @Seesaw We have some areas in the district that do not have internet access so devices will not be helpful. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

A4; Making sure I am available and supportive. I also need to be understanding and flexible. This is going to be overwhelming for some families. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@mflicek1 @FirstAtBat @EBTSOYP @learnATW Great idea!! #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

A3: We are writing the directions. I have made some Youtube videos of instructions. I will probably do that. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@valruckes @FirstAtBat We are planning. I got many things in my classroom cleaned out. The day is looong. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@mflicek1 @valruckes That was part of our Math Game Kit too. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@valruckes My team made some math game videos. We are sending home a Math Game Kit with materials for the games. #1stchat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

A2) I would like to set up morning meetings on some platform, but not everyone has access. That is the hard part being in a rural setting. #1stchat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

@lekadegroot I think the instructions are going out on Tuesday and work picked up on Friday. Monday we will look at work and give feedback. All this could change though. #1stChat

[Melissa Holey @mmhole17]

1) We have given very little direction. We cannot rely on technology because not everyone has access. We are supposed to teach new concepts and give feedback. I believe the information is going to be transported on buses to families and picked up. #1stChat