Amanda Whitaker

1st grade teacher at Compton Elementary

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Phonics is always more fun when shaving cream is involved. Why not break out the shaving cream to review our phonics words before our assessment. It was a chaotic day but one of the best! #learnleadliftup #BeBrightBeKindBeYou

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Loved celebrating the @Braves today with in our #braves gear. #bravesday

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

I want to give a big thanks to Ms. Ingenito’s class for pairing with our 1st grade glass as book buddies for the year. We are looking forward to spending our time reading together this year! #makeanimpact

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Our new activity for phonics was a huge success! Students played hopscotch while reading CVC words. With a $5 yoga mat from Five Below and a little bit of time, I now have a fun and engaging phonics center. #comptoncubs #makeanimpact

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

It’s an exciting day when you get to unexpectedly twin with one of your students. #comptoncubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

We are thankful to @mrswhite1220 for showing us how to practice our spelling words to a beat. It’s now become our favorite part of phonics. We are moving and learning in 1st grade. #comptoncubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Today, we played our version of Heads-up/Hedbanz during phonics. I was so proud of the class as they described our weekly phonics words with long I digraphs to each other using clues in order to help each other guess the word. #comptoncubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

We started our week learning how to play review blends games on Lumio and ended it with our Candy Land day. Learning is sweet in 1st grade! @Comptoncubs #LearnLeadLiftUp

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Today during WIN time I introduced the students to my sight word games. It was great watching them practice patience and cooperation with their classmates. #ComptonCubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

A sweet treat from an even sweeter admin and partner in education, First Baptist of Powder Springs. So thankful we made it through a great first week of school! #comptoncubs #MakeAnImpact

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Year 8 is going to be great! It’s going to be a great year @Comptoncubs.

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

So excited to have Madison join our 1st grade team!

[Compton Elementary @Comptoncubs]

We are excited to welcome Madison Wilkes to our Compton team! #MakeAnImpact @CobbSchools

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

My class loved having a guest reader from the Cobb County District Attorney’s office. However this one stole the show. Our day was made so much better by spending time and giving pets to Ms. Rose. Best Tuesday ever! @Comptoncubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

I am so proud of my students! They researched an animal and presented the information for parents, friends and other teachers in our animal wax museum. I can’t believe I only have 6.5 weeks left with them. #comptoncubs

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Compton is the place to be when it’s time for Read Across America. Our students listened to so many stories read by our wonderful guests. My best friend was even able to join us. @Comptoncubs #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #ReadAcrossCompton

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Our 90s Block Block Party was a success. The students had fun and the teachers are exhausted. Math is fun especially when you get to wear 90s clothes. @Comptoncubs #comptoncubs #learnleadliftup

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

Our #dreambox winner of the month is Ayotunde with 60 lessons completed. Our #headsprout winner of the month was Sydney with 11 episodes completed. We are proud to be @Comptoncubs! #learleadliftup #makeanimpact

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

So proud of my class for filling their compliment jar. They worked hard earning compliments outside of the classroom for outstanding behavior. Popsicle party was a sweet reward. @Comptoncubs #comptoncubs #makeanimpact #cobbschools

[Amanda Whitaker @MsWhitTeaching]

I’m thankful for my 19 little turkeys. They loved finding their names and ended up reading them over and over during the day. @Comptoncubs #comptoncubs #learnleadliftup #makeanimpact #firstgrade

[Compton Elementary @Comptoncubs]

We couldn’t let National Principals Month pass without giving our amazing leader a shoutout! @lairbeth1 @CobbSchools #MakeAnImpact