Miss Dani
Danielle.Reynolds@jeffco.k12.co.us Voice Mail 303-982-
Hi- my name is Dani Reynolds and I am so excited to be teaching 1st Grade this year. I live nearby in Arvada with my husband and two big kiddos, Riley and Brody. We have been back in CO for about 3 years now after working and traveling around the US and abroad in Asia. I have a BS in Professional Child Development and a BS in Elementary Education and have been working with children for over 25 years. I love being outside with my family, friends and two dogs!
When I’m not in school I can be found either on a boat, on a bike or on a trail! I love rafting and kayaking, but prefer to make my own waves on a Dragon Boat. I’ve been racing Dragon Boats since I first picked up a paddle in China and am hooked. I’m excited to share my love of the outdoors and physical activity with my 1st grade friends. I feel so fortunate to have found a place to teach that shares my values of the joy that nature and adventure can bring.
Literacy Topics:
- Tools and Work
- Habits of Character
- Sun, Moon, and Stars
- Birds and Their Amazing Bodies
- Caring For Birds
Field Experiences & Expeditions:
- Walking adventures to nearby Colorado terrains
- Hikes of the Montane Forest
- Several in school tools and work interviews of parents and community members
- Magnificent Thing develop, design, and create for school/community
- Planetarium, museum, and zoo visits
- Creating objects to help protect and save bird
Math Approach:
The curriculum we use Engage NY. Students access math through a balanceof workshop, procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.