Mrs. Smith

5th Grade Teacher

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

It’s hard to fold and doesn’t fit in the glove box, but it sure did make for an interesting lesson. Thanks @MattVillasana for teaching us about how Missouri’s population is dispersed.

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

JA Biztown was a huge success. How could it not be?! #CREateLeaders #CPSbest

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Students created great prototypes as part of our JA Biztown lesson today! Including cat hoodies, robots, candy, crowns, and flowers! #CREateLeaders

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Comic Plus is a huge hit with our 5th graders! A library full of graphic novels what’s not to love! 😍📚#CREmediabingo

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

@MattVillasana 5th grade team at the book fair next week

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

#CREmediabingo last minute but I’m here to play! 💸 this one was an easy one to mark off!

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Students did a great job completing a nearpod on Veterans Day. Then we got to create cards for the veterans we know! #CREmediabingo

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Roman says “It’s easy to earn a 4 in Media when you are respectful, responsible and a leader!” #CREmediabingo

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Making buttons was so fun at the beginning of the year! Loved sharing my love for bats and caves with my class. #CREmediabingo

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Lights! Camera! Fifth Grade! #CREateLeaders #cpsbest

[Mrs. H @MrsHickcox5]

CRE scavenger hunt done! #CREateleaders #cpsbest @MrsWies @MrsTarynBrinlee

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

So proud of this #trustyhusky for showing kindness to his peers! 💚💙

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Stickers and the Missouri River?!!

[Missouri River Relief @mo_river_relief]

Exploring the Big Muddy: A Virtual Field Trip satisfies the qualifications for place-based learning according to the CPS sticker program. Post your classroom screening on Twitter with the hashtag #CPSplacebased and earn a #MissouriRiverExplorer sticker for your classroom.

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Can’t wait to share this with students. Thank you Kelsey!! 💙💚#trustyhuskies

[Missouri River Relief @mo_river_relief]

Missouri River Relief and Columbia Public Schools have partnered up for the #CPSplacebased sticker program! Teachers have the opportunity to earn a #MissouriRiverExplorer sticker to recognize their efforts to bring place-based learning into their classrooms.

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Students loved the pallid sturgeon and learning all about the Missouri River! Thanks to @mo_river_relief for creating an engaging place based field trip for students. 💙🐟 #cpsScience #cpsMizzouBest #TrustyHuskies

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Breakout rooms just to talk with your friends is a must in our virtual classroom! #cpsMizzouBest #TrustyHuskies ❤️💻

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

I had a feeling my class would love having silly debates! Totally a hit for morning meeting! Plus, they are learning some important life skills: how to debate respectfully. #cpsMizzouBest #TrustyHuskies

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

When your principals surprise you with comedian, Eddie B!! So many laughs shared. Thank you @Mr_MooreAHL and @MrsIsenogle_AHL!! #trustyhuskies #cpsbest

[Mrs. Smith @taughtbysmith]

Using nearpod has been awesome for small groups! #cpsmizzoubest