Lauren Poitou

First grade teacher. Site Math Coach. Momma and Wife. Nearpod CE.

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Every year this is my fav WODB to start the year with and this year did not disappoint! Love these engaging math conversations! @WODBMath #CESrocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Big fan of this book!! If you teach TK-2nd or have littles at home I recommend reading this. As a teacher and math coach my goal is always to spark joy and have fun learning. Can't wait to incorporate more play in our day! #CESrocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

@cuca_tvp It was awesome!! Loved it being online so I could be mom and teacher 😊

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Spending the day learning! #earlymathsymposium

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

We decided to watch the @NASAPersevere landing as a class and it was the BEST idea! My heart was so happy to see my students joy and the families who joined us on Zoom! Bonus was all the conversations! #CESRocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

In our excitement for the Mars Rover, buddies dreamed about visits to other planets. Ss created a list of needs and wants for their planet. It was so much fun hearing their ideas! My fav "we need to ask permission before we just go to space" @missemilyarra @NASA #CESRocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Place value is here and we're trying to soak in all the number sense. Ss volunteered to write on the screen and share their thinking. Great modeling of counting tens and then the ones. Loved hearing "can I do another one?" #CESrocks #FirstGradeRocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Distance learning is so hard but I live for these moments! This firstie asked to stay after our zoom to do some "special math". "Mrs. Poitou I'll share my screen and we can work through some problems together" you got it girl! #FirstGradeRocks #CESrocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Thank you @HappilyMrsShaw for getting this organized for us! My firsties and I appreciate the opportunity! #CESrocks

[Crystal_Shaw @HappilyMrsShaw]

Thank you @HealthyEating & Dairy Council of C.A. for taking our 1st graders on a virtual field trip! Shout out to Efrain, Brandon, Steve & Miss Sally, the Holstein cow 🐄, for being our hosts! Students had a great time & learned a lot!

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

So proud of these kiddos!! Today we finished our collaborative buddies assignment through breakout rooms. @missemilyarra and I had some great learning experiences of our own! #CESrocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Buddies was amazing (as usual)! 1st used breakout rooms for the first time. 1st and 5th collaborated on a google slide and started creating bar graphs of info about each other. I can't wait to post the finished product next week!! #CESrocks @missemilyarra

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Late shout out to @missemilyarra for another awesome buddies! We listen to the story In My Heart and drew maps of our hearts. Great SEL lesson for us all! #CESrocks #BigBuddies

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Some of my firsties spreading messages of peace. #CESRocks #InternationalDayOfPeace @cuca_tvp

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

We had the best zoom with our big buddies!! We read Chrysanthemum and then followed a directed draw. @missemilyarra thank you for sharing those sweet 5th graders who had wonderful growth mindsets and encouraging words for me and my firsties! What a positive way to end the week!

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Been feeling like we needed a little extra fun in our day. Some of my kiddos joined me after lunch today for a story and directed draw. Had some great growth mindset conversations ❤️ #CESrocks #FirstGradeRocks

[Jenna Tremayne @cuca_principal]

A check list for your kiddos before starting Zoom sessions! We know it’s hard and parents we APPRECIATE you! #CESrocks #CESparentsROCK

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

When your Zoom ends and your first grade says "I'm not ready to leave yet" you agree to let him teach you a math problem! He picked 12 and refused to do any less than 5 parts. Absolute highlight of the day! #CESRocks #firstgraderocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Had an overwhelming great first zoom with my new firsties! I wish I could give the all the hugs and high fives but the virtual ones were great! Hope everyone has a great first day! #CESRocks #FirstGradeRocks

[Jenna Tremayne @cuca_principal]

CUBS! School starts in 8 days! We can't wait to virtually see you again! We have missed you all so very much! #CESrocks

[Lauren Poitou @MrsPoitou]

Conner joined the district Mindfulness Yoga day! Occassionally he copied Momma but mostly played on the mat ❤
Thanks Shawn and Erica for some great stretches!!
#CESrocks #CSDrocks