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Learning Lab Math & ELA
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
Welcome to the English Language Arts Lab!
Mrs. Sosna/English Language Arts
- About the Teacher
- ELA Apps
- K-4 ELA Practice Websites
- RAZ KIDS
- Sight Word Sandwich Grade 1
- Reader's Theatre Grade 2
- Leveled Readers List
- Smart Time Grade 3
About the Teacher
Content
I have a BA in Education, an MS in Reading from Long Island University, and Reading Specialist and Supervisory certificates from the state of New Jersey. Now in my 28th year of teaching, I have served in first and third grade classrooms in New York and New Jersey public and private schools. I am currently in the Learning Lab for English Language Arts, supporting students with language strategies so they become independent thinkers, writers, spellers, and readers. I enjoy the challenge of working with students with various ranges of reading achievement, focusing on common core curriculum standards, motivation, and our school's high expectations of future preparedness.
I am a member of the I&RS and School Safety committees and The International Literacy Association.
ELA Apps
Content
Oral Reading Fluency, Comprehension
- RAZ KIDS https://www.raz-kids.com/mobile
Spelling
Writing
Phonics
Level It Books an app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Androids (App store for iPhones or Google play for Androids). It scans the ISBN of a book and gives you the grade and/or DRA equivalent, and the Guided Reading Level (as a letter gradient). You can also manually search their database. This is fast and convenient access to many books you may want for your child's/student's independent reading level.
K-4 ELA Practice Websites
Content
RAZ KIDS
Sight Word Sandwich Grade 1
Reader's Theatre Grade 2
Leveled Readers List
Smart Time Grade 3
WELCOME TO THE MATHEMATICS LEARNING LAB!
Mrs. Fuller/Math
About the Teacher
About Me!
I have been teaching for over 20 years in both private and public elementary schools. I began my teaching career as a classroom teacher at the Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 3 levels, in Chester, NJ, and New York City. Most recently, I implemented and taught the Basic Skills Instructional Program in Bloomfield, NJ, serving students needing extra support in reading, writing, and/or mathematics in individual and small group settings. Moving to Mendham Borough in 2001, I joined Mendham Township Elementary School in 2002 and implemented a similar Basic Skills program.
After many years as a basic skills teacher here in the district, I earned my graduate degree in Elementary Mathematics and have specialized as the Math Lab instructor. My masters' program and research focused on how to best serve the instructional needs of students using a differentiated and integrated approach, enabling them to gain a full grasp of mathematical concepts and their applications specifically related to successfully meeting the 21st century challenges found in everyday life and work beyond school. Math is much more than memorizing formulas and working with numbers in a procedural way. Creating a hands-on environment and using models and tools, students explore and problem-solve using various strategies, gaining“number sense” and deeper levels of conceptual understanding, while connecting these skills to real-world experiences.
Mathematics is the universal language spoken throughout the world, and I feel fortunate to pursue this vocation about which I am so passionate!
Outside of school, I am actively involved in the Mendham community and enjoy the beach, fitness, traveling with my husband and family, exploring new countries, cultures and people.
Welcome to the Mathematics Learning Lab
Mathematics Learning Lab
Welcome to the Mathematics Learning Lab!
- GO MATH!
- Common Core State Standards Assessment
- PARCC - 3rd and 4th grade
- Fact Fluency Scores.
