tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87196637519335791092024-03-13T13:17:48.979-07:00I Love My ClassroomWelcome to my classroom... There is always something going on.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.comBlogger956125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-85091167696065102702021-09-03T20:57:00.006-07:002021-09-03T20:57:50.169-07:00Week Four Reflections<div>20 days… I still can’t believe it’s already September. </div><div><br /></div>Highlights of this last week!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ddI_lZuwlf4KOVxMQJ08eQRaUgckSwQuLRDazLEVCXPSnG0_Tjo6KtwnLhV37qBFoTfO79DjbvtauE6-lG0iuQ9KhbbDtBCIlWJi_b_kpqjk6d2fXIEc5QQq5p4Zlrs_BYWRSnv_AYU/s690/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+7.42.43+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="470" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ddI_lZuwlf4KOVxMQJ08eQRaUgckSwQuLRDazLEVCXPSnG0_Tjo6KtwnLhV37qBFoTfO79DjbvtauE6-lG0iuQ9KhbbDtBCIlWJi_b_kpqjk6d2fXIEc5QQq5p4Zlrs_BYWRSnv_AYU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+7.42.43+PM.png" width="218" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>1. My students started a Silent Reading Book Club this week. I learned last week that they hadn't read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Island-Blue-Dolphins-Scott-ODell/dp/0547328613" target="_blank">Island of the Blue Dolphins</a> (regular 4th grade class novel) due to distance learning, so I highly encouraged them to check out a copy from our school library. They are SO excited to read it. The deal with the book club is that when they are done, we will watch the movie. About half my class chose to check it out, and now I’m hearing (and seeing) them react to the big moments in those first chapters. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_gVc06UdhTeQQM7JaFsrLnIOBE0EGLDqCdkzigSC2O2iQZcdRLsRvCuKEMNX6lyWWKuEyeeyFmd5qa5ccQKhCdXQLDQBQ70iNvt2y5zSrfwMRYaXWL0qUshT8LqnyRZmmgElJeSvxLE/s1088/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.15.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="742" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_gVc06UdhTeQQM7JaFsrLnIOBE0EGLDqCdkzigSC2O2iQZcdRLsRvCuKEMNX6lyWWKuEyeeyFmd5qa5ccQKhCdXQLDQBQ70iNvt2y5zSrfwMRYaXWL0qUshT8LqnyRZmmgElJeSvxLE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.15.34+PM.png" width="218" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>2. Since it's been 3 weeks, we started our week having a class chat about what we've noticed that we are doing well as a class, and what goals we want to work on. I wrote it on the board. I used to do this weekly, and I guess it's another thing that I forgot over the last year of craziness. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra1wc3LlpKESLm4rwZVbcjmn9yIGwDkDwsrFJOBeFQA-OQSC90LO8ublKPkO2Yi_J2sz-coMq2sVxoi7E1R1Yf_cygvKpx33z6N1t0g8NDEhjGONLbfGrK4iEwdZT2FC-F4U8QhzO8i4/s1550/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+7.50.58+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1550" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra1wc3LlpKESLm4rwZVbcjmn9yIGwDkDwsrFJOBeFQA-OQSC90LO8ublKPkO2Yi_J2sz-coMq2sVxoi7E1R1Yf_cygvKpx33z6N1t0g8NDEhjGONLbfGrK4iEwdZT2FC-F4U8QhzO8i4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+7.50.58+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>3. We started researching our Native American Tribes. Groups are learning about common consistencies between tribes in certain regions, so we are working on learning specifics about how the Native Americans before the European Settlers arrived lived - diet, location, shelter, tools, jobs, etc. I like to use<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Native-American-Tribe-Research-Report-Project-NO-PREP-251014" target="_blank"> this project</a> by Teaching in Room 6. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXGpBSPWFB33IdukZ_CKpnRzH5vDywfZ6oVFV3ILzQzS_FTDat5SDsVR_DWiWYtQb6rLqCqNBhpi04xdKfMvyV2eP53DyQ6RofQTxZhl35UupklyljS0mR1Lylb1GJMIl25JDm-qpeMY/s478/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+8.04.49+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="478" height="67" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXGpBSPWFB33IdukZ_CKpnRzH5vDywfZ6oVFV3ILzQzS_FTDat5SDsVR_DWiWYtQb6rLqCqNBhpi04xdKfMvyV2eP53DyQ6RofQTxZhl35UupklyljS0mR1Lylb1GJMIl25JDm-qpeMY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+8.04.49+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>As for tri-fold boards - every year we clean out the Dollar Tree. It's a great price when you are buying 8 per class (32 total).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34SnQHrc8mDvQameWvNHre1hJWJVEqAY7I9w6DGpVWNfheQtnopKtH1F9EBpgjFPhZMRs3Op-ugt8edT6rAaiLcPk2UkmKi3jd43V3iZ1PQ7y5AH_Vcm-ymp3YxnUacWbtLg3-cCq10s/s1356/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+8.02.39+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="1356" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34SnQHrc8mDvQameWvNHre1hJWJVEqAY7I9w6DGpVWNfheQtnopKtH1F9EBpgjFPhZMRs3Op-ugt8edT6rAaiLcPk2UkmKi3jd43V3iZ1PQ7y5AH_Vcm-ymp3YxnUacWbtLg3-cCq10s/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-30+at+8.02.39+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>4. We changed desks on Tuesday, the last day of the month. It's a tradition in my classroom. Every last day of the month we are switching seats, unless it's the weekend and then it's always the Friday before. In the past the kids would just take out their items and move everything to the new seat, but this year with everything going on, they had to haul their entire desk across the room. It just took longer. :) To make it easy, I have a powerpoint template on my computer that I always print. This year it's 8 groups of 4... we are a little squishy, but we're making it work. I just make 1 table of 2x2, and then copy and paste it over and over. Tables in a ppt. make it easy to type the names in.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6JHekS6v-R6KAygUBmlSWwxnq2IenYbLBEejESH-k3olGB6cJQCe2iMFM1YQU5WgSN4be8v_O2HFW5iUAx0_7-57TzaSzaxbQFuVMtdVF9ecjdOYwDNSLnDPB3QJsXN3OeHiNkVUPDs/s990/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.15.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="814" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6JHekS6v-R6KAygUBmlSWwxnq2IenYbLBEejESH-k3olGB6cJQCe2iMFM1YQU5WgSN4be8v_O2HFW5iUAx0_7-57TzaSzaxbQFuVMtdVF9ecjdOYwDNSLnDPB3QJsXN3OeHiNkVUPDs/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.15.59+PM.png" width="263" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>5. Speaking of the end of the month... I really LOVE my calendar this year. Every Back to School I always buy one of these desk calendars for our information wall. So far this year, everyday I ask the kids for one highlight. What is something they want to remember? Then I write it on the calendar. Usually it's a satisfying rip and toss at the end of the month, but this year I'm going to hold onto them for the end of the year so we can see all our memories. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDBeRgqiOTd3hvfW0o-RCpRHglGTrM4ZPiZcWRt5Y7yXoMGy0_JMXjj6kflFPdePVk7jvUgc2ZCFF7B2AyFzg8BO3GI32WFHAsnqtXXN357MF69LSWLMjkSNbnmYQeqEmytgbc8jmW48/s1192/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.38.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1192" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDBeRgqiOTd3hvfW0o-RCpRHglGTrM4ZPiZcWRt5Y7yXoMGy0_JMXjj6kflFPdePVk7jvUgc2ZCFF7B2AyFzg8BO3GI32WFHAsnqtXXN357MF69LSWLMjkSNbnmYQeqEmytgbc8jmW48/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.38.03+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>6. First day of the new month also meant that we were changing out our class jobs. I have my job chart on the side of my file cabinet. On the base of the laminated numbers I have velcro holding it on. It’s really easy to attach. I use <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-2666861" target="_blank">this product</a>.</div><div>*Paper Checkers - they are filling up our class mailboxes with practice papers. I personally take care of graded work.</div><div>*Teacher Assistants- they are helping me pass out papers and materials in class to get it to all the groups quickly.</div><div>*Book Helpers- they are keeping our classroom library organized.</div><div>*Lunch- they are in charge of bringing the basket in and out every day. </div><div>*Future leaders- they are in charge of randomness- writing team points on the boards, choosing the class game, etc.</div><div>*Errand runners- they are my go to kids when something or someone needs to go some where.</div><div>*Kindness Club- they are the ones I’m sending to read kindness books to younger grades, and they are writing encouragement notes to the kids in class.</div><div>*Room Monitors- they are my extra set of hands and eyes, reminding kids about cleaning up their areas.</div><div>Everyone always has a job, because it’s our classroom and belongs to all of us.</div><div><br /></div><div>7. We had a Math Fact Snowball Fight this week. Yep, it's really easy, and the kids LOVE it. One piece of copy paper each, then they write a math fact on the paper. They write their name, and on my "Toss!" they toss it into the air. The papers fall, and the kids grab one from the ground. They open it up, solve the math fact, write their initials, and then make a new math fact. They don't toss until it's time. It goes super fast. We continue on until the paper is full or falling apart. I've learned we really need to practice our math facts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawSWxnhSH0INquuH_dW0TaxvzkSS4LWH3Kkprf9gOxhsSSHkxr_l0Ve_ojKpKIUkDox196BBw3R3227eCrDe0WDAzxQkk032yhToXzs4fU4Ax3_S_Xz2hq-kvbGcZGhr3JWaJIYNktUM/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.40.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="2048" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawSWxnhSH0INquuH_dW0TaxvzkSS4LWH3Kkprf9gOxhsSSHkxr_l0Ve_ojKpKIUkDox196BBw3R3227eCrDe0WDAzxQkk032yhToXzs4fU4Ax3_S_Xz2hq-kvbGcZGhr3JWaJIYNktUM/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.40.33+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>8. I had to print out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-Bundle-2nd-grade-5th-grade-1004510" target="_blank">sight word lists</a>. Yep. 5th grade. Some kids are starting with the basics. I still use my sight word lists from when I taught 2nd grade, lists go to 5th grade as well... but it's mainly for my beginning readers. I’ve been doing book talks every day during independent workshop, so now I’m also pulling my special friends to do sight word practice at the same time. I can't wait to see growth. :) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7pRvr1W5wB_4cuzD-uTixDoJjst_X-4J6yztEUekwcNd1QQB0rYzyseQRykmYKZOtkZSU8xoWrAwOGIL5pJun9ODixOEwdyHGYe4dKOmt1Q3CO7eQaR0pXlUmo03KY31uZMn2P6MRXQ/s1552/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.44.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1172" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7pRvr1W5wB_4cuzD-uTixDoJjst_X-4J6yztEUekwcNd1QQB0rYzyseQRykmYKZOtkZSU8xoWrAwOGIL5pJun9ODixOEwdyHGYe4dKOmt1Q3CO7eQaR0pXlUmo03KY31uZMn2P6MRXQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-09-03+at+8.44.21+PM.png" width="242" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>9. We had our first taste of Rainbow Editing this week as well. I love <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2014/12/rainbow-edit-in-action.html" target="_blank">Rainbow Editing</a>. I've been doing this for years, and it really works! </div><div>Red - capitals</div><div>Orange - punctuation</div><div>Yellow - indents</div><div>Green - topic sentence and/or key words</div><div>Blue - details or reasons</div><div>Purple - spelling to check</div><div>Every paragraph should be a rainbow... and if it's not, then add to it!</div><div><br /></div><div>10. We had Spirit Week this week! It was fun. :) PJ Day, Sports Day, Monochrome Day, Tourist Day, and Extreme School Spirit. Having a staff meeting in PJs is always welcome. Ha!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'm so thankful for the extra day. :) </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div><div>(Disclaimer - these are things that I have found that works for my classroom. Not sponsored in any way, I just like to share.)</div><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-7847824193671006252021-08-27T21:04:00.003-07:002021-08-27T21:04:58.088-07:00Week 3 Reflections This week seemed to be slightly easier because we are now in a routine. <div><div><br /></div><div>Highlights!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01csIMhKiLOBF0LX-xHLkIhLGFnmY23yGZi-J6f98ohMxPbvmlZF0dH9XAE8lR1ii7GiTsseJzoR5UWLKbmaqoO_CJE1QGy05wQHqtFGLXcqulplJA6qO9K7hahoubG8kgzEkaor75wE/s696/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.23.14+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01csIMhKiLOBF0LX-xHLkIhLGFnmY23yGZi-J6f98ohMxPbvmlZF0dH9XAE8lR1ii7GiTsseJzoR5UWLKbmaqoO_CJE1QGy05wQHqtFGLXcqulplJA6qO9K7hahoubG8kgzEkaor75wE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.23.14+PM.png" width="219" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>1. We started our new novel - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indian-Cupboard-Lynne-Reid-Banks/dp/0375847537" target="_blank">Indian in the Cupboard</a>. I love how this ties into our SS unit, and gives them a taste to learn about different Native Tribes, and then how that information connects to nowadays. We start our research team projects next week... </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzAz4ytEJYutVx1fYgtFGkYItv5IkHycVlrJ-B6Jm35vPb7PDFRGLtrWLPKJIUIvc8h4KCnz8ekVDCSmrW5brEIGB4olnAn1L38yBb1yCqZwnPdXxBffNu429gyeaM_fEYXdxsgngrg0/s672/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.24.26+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="522" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzAz4ytEJYutVx1fYgtFGkYItv5IkHycVlrJ-B6Jm35vPb7PDFRGLtrWLPKJIUIvc8h4KCnz8ekVDCSmrW5brEIGB4olnAn1L38yBb1yCqZwnPdXxBffNu429gyeaM_fEYXdxsgngrg0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.24.26+PM.png" width="249" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>2. I read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Totem-Tale-Tall-Story-Alaska/dp/1570614393/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=totem+tales&qid=1630121050&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Totem Tales</a> to them, and then they created their own totem poles and tales. I used the clipart from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Totem-Pole-Clip-Art-Set-of-the-Pacific-Northwest-2141873?st=66c0dbd72cbda0b9d59fd428757a7396" target="_blank">here</a> to make a small sheet to give them as ideas. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7z550kt5Uhx5FyLgm0eFs_S4dLC_5m1bExF7lrw5VQbTNNckqAYCFRqK9LOu-FzR7AcqtifBs-bs54M4LlNOxeR1hC4LAosxciZd2GR39XjPEsezAUgocy5dGvOX6z0Ty2F7vpTIXcVE/s1456/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.26.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1456" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7z550kt5Uhx5FyLgm0eFs_S4dLC_5m1bExF7lrw5VQbTNNckqAYCFRqK9LOu-FzR7AcqtifBs-bs54M4LlNOxeR1hC4LAosxciZd2GR39XjPEsezAUgocy5dGvOX6z0Ty2F7vpTIXcVE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.26.35+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>3. We had a moment and did I wish my teacher knew… it’s sweet and heart breaking all at the same time. Man, I love these kids. Have you ever done "I wish my teacher knew...?" Basically I give them an index card, and they finish the sentence, then turn in. I told them that it can be anonymous or they can put their names on it if they want. They tell me information that means something to them.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03exE75Rw84ZLBvpxu3KeysKpDdmNEllLytK8O2fOxDGC4-aaWfhhY5g8Hu0_2o6NBzlnsL5XWsTpTTCvKUkDm6RDmusaMlR7qJVL7eHIs1K4xhg5vtua5afuQpteaV36uwSIW4G835E/s1200/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.29.19+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1200" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03exE75Rw84ZLBvpxu3KeysKpDdmNEllLytK8O2fOxDGC4-aaWfhhY5g8Hu0_2o6NBzlnsL5XWsTpTTCvKUkDm6RDmusaMlR7qJVL7eHIs1K4xhg5vtua5afuQpteaV36uwSIW4G835E/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.29.19+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>4. We also tackled our <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/08/first-things-first-and-context-clues.html" target="_blank">Context Clue Travel Adventure</a>! The foam flyers worked wonderfully as a mini STEM project to build, then sort the kids to mix them up a bit from their normal team groups before they hit the stations to review context clues. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. The kids got to attend music class for the first time in years. It was amazing and they absolutely loved it. And I loved the extra prep. :) It's amazing how much one can get done in a short amount of time... It feels good to tackle the to do list and actually get something accomplished. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHs39JA5htMlJYUeoqp9E67JaTiHnN8Soawu10tBT6VOLWGg9MDkIb6DABGf-n9Zphyphenhyphen8jQ2kVGo2gmuSLtIsnmDEub-TsJFdYV61odEt5P8Pvn-ixyLSK_j0_CXImi3YFJNVhHii6Z2A/s606/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.28.38+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="528" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHs39JA5htMlJYUeoqp9E67JaTiHnN8Soawu10tBT6VOLWGg9MDkIb6DABGf-n9Zphyphenhyphen8jQ2kVGo2gmuSLtIsnmDEub-TsJFdYV61odEt5P8Pvn-ixyLSK_j0_CXImi3YFJNVhHii6Z2A/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.28.38+PM.png" width="279" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>6. I read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Notable-Notebooks-Scientists-Their-Writings-ebook/dp/B07494DJ62/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19EYTFTQNFEZ7&dchild=1&keywords=notable+notebooks&qid=1630121301&s=books&sprefix=notable+%2Cstripbooks%2C255&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Noteable Notebooks</a>. It's a great story to show pictures of real scientist notebooks. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. We also worked on our science observation note booking skills- working on those A,B,C,D’s. </div><div>*Accurate</div><div>*Big</div><div>*Colorful</div><div>*Detailed </div><div>This week we closely observed shells. Last week we observed classroom objects, and the first week we observed rocks. Our drawings are getting more accurate, bigger, colorful, and definitely more detailed. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uEUQsIftKEJNk1Ar5xhSyIU8hvYF1uskhrvKy_K0HR0wR74Ew4_LyuaOQPqCLQ4r5XNBbco855vgXHkuEGCz31QXk0yzNRYgzZ6a3GNweWbNMKIOWZAPbSRbDbpSW1mMUJsbyzvQ1rA/s1070/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.30.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uEUQsIftKEJNk1Ar5xhSyIU8hvYF1uskhrvKy_K0HR0wR74Ew4_LyuaOQPqCLQ4r5XNBbco855vgXHkuEGCz31QXk0yzNRYgzZ6a3GNweWbNMKIOWZAPbSRbDbpSW1mMUJsbyzvQ1rA/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.30.10+PM.png" width="312" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>8. I ordered a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX32HKD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">bulk pack of ear buds</a> for our class set of laptops. This is the link I used, so far they are working great. It's helping now that I'm letting them use the computers more for <a href="http://Code.org">Code.org</a>, <a href="https://scratch.mit.edu" target="_blank">Scratch</a>, and for <a href="https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/" target="_blank">Prodigy</a> as a May Do.</div><div><br /></div><div>9. We tackled a Growth Mindset Escape Room on Friday afternoon. This is the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growth-Mindset-ESCAPE-ROOM-Activity-No-Prep-Back-to-School-3264620" target="_blank">product I used</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUC3AQseH6BjMOjPEMzoztke3kPlDXbQNNlIWoOVkUXSrtLxt-WWHuTP2gkmObfueiHIyawqPoeYlJKgwgi06ng34dyJp74LGqEmGGTstNO5ibMGsRPb8YXRHonT1QoRg4ruSV0KjLfe8/s1462/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.31.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1434" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUC3AQseH6BjMOjPEMzoztke3kPlDXbQNNlIWoOVkUXSrtLxt-WWHuTP2gkmObfueiHIyawqPoeYlJKgwgi06ng34dyJp74LGqEmGGTstNO5ibMGsRPb8YXRHonT1QoRg4ruSV0KjLfe8/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.31.43+PM.png" width="314" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It kept them moving and they needed to use that growth mindset because it was tricky! I ended up taking the 4 included puzzles and putting all 4 on a single page before I made copies for my class, it saved on paper. Then each table group had a specific task and code, and the kids rotated around to complete it all.</div><div><br /></div><div>10. I taught them the game "Hello Mr. President". </div><div>Hello Mr. President is a listening game, and it's quiet. Key word - silence... A kid stands in the front, eyes closed. Silently, pick a second student to stand in the back of the room and say "Hello, Mr. President" - in whatever voice they want to use... kids get into the disguise. The "President" with their eyes closed has to guess the owner of the voice. For some reason the kids LOVE this game. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67-keKC0m9QUfv54d5LBlhuqxNDnvu4J6yFNKT3ClZe6A7taUYb5rmERC_R2SGikqF7LAY9sIYuBL8CdB5pN0hQtzKWs2ZaNGvZ8jZFeEyjND2bb6LR3osUqCHGgd7CsK6UafdkEGyRU/s640/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.44.50+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="640" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67-keKC0m9QUfv54d5LBlhuqxNDnvu4J6yFNKT3ClZe6A7taUYb5rmERC_R2SGikqF7LAY9sIYuBL8CdB5pN0hQtzKWs2ZaNGvZ8jZFeEyjND2bb6LR3osUqCHGgd7CsK6UafdkEGyRU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+8.44.50+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>11. The kids are reading!!! Silent Reading seems to be our favorite time of the day. Kids are stretching out all over the room, in chairs, under desks, on the rug... I'm over in my chair also reading (currently <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poison-Colony-James-Town-1622/dp/0425291855/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=poison+in+the+colony&qid=1630122336&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Poison in the Colony</a>), and there's a groan when we get to the point we HAVE to move onto workshop. They love to read, and I'm getting to hear all about their books during our Book Talks. Book Talks, with the 40 Book Challenge, and <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-beads.html" target="_blank">Book Beads</a> are filling my time during Workshop. It makes my day!</div><div><br /></div><div>And now I'm ready to go curl up with my own home book... Have a great weekend!</div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Disclaimer - These are not sponsored links, just things that I LOVE and that I'm currently using in my classroom. I love to share ideas. :) </div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-87319411205526547362021-08-25T09:00:00.002-07:002021-08-25T09:00:00.251-07:00Theme - Including a Poetry SlamLast week our ELA focus was finding theme in songs, movies, and poems- and then connecting it to books. <div><br /></div><div>For songs, I used Joanne Miller’s <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Close-Reading-With-Music-Engage-Your-Readers-Volume-1-Bundle-Distance-Learning-2297631" target="_blank">Close Read to Music</a> to share 4 songs. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrZY20A6O3i7p-R77IR1MBbSRZkkWEInaLwhQZcU3xhxZ1tO0o6a9wR9kY3lSn9obeFjA8Wl8f-Yk9h0J7PjDRqTZJQh4Kjp6LaIZggCbbp82xN9ShJezGB-a6_tc6ZTF4PjIimZn6eI/s1490/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.37.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1490" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrZY20A6O3i7p-R77IR1MBbSRZkkWEInaLwhQZcU3xhxZ1tO0o6a9wR9kY3lSn9obeFjA8Wl8f-Yk9h0J7PjDRqTZJQh4Kjp6LaIZggCbbp82xN9ShJezGB-a6_tc6ZTF4PjIimZn6eI/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.37.54+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Brave </div><div><br /></div><div>*Fly</div><div><br /></div><div>*Man in the Mirror (my old school)</div><div><br /></div><div>*Let it Go (their old school) </div><div><br /></div><div>We listened to the safe share link, they noted on copy paper what they thought the author’s message was, and then we discussed. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-X0js-fMFQHGWXLqv6dqu6Z6ZT58kDbgJI12O7wCZUouRw3trRHHpirUU0hpnRe0B6AN1nfxEQjMswBxvZuPhW0B15zBfijLqOgWt3vNWtpkFQznd9e68TwdAE_J1SQO2NA4g1lIb5OQ/s1458/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.39.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-X0js-fMFQHGWXLqv6dqu6Z6ZT58kDbgJI12O7wCZUouRw3trRHHpirUU0hpnRe0B6AN1nfxEQjMswBxvZuPhW0B15zBfijLqOgWt3vNWtpkFQznd9e68TwdAE_J1SQO2NA4g1lIb5OQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.39.51+PM.png" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For movies I used Gay Miller’s <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Reading-with-Animated-Short-Films-Printable-Version-Pt-1-3353357" target="_blank">Animated Short Clips</a> to view. Love this entire product, how it’s organized for different types of strategies. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Fishing with Sam</div><div><br /></div><div>*Glued</div><div><br /></div><div>We ran out of time for the others…</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NAfzQFCVw-J9g7IRxMy8XK5MVmXQMhCwrA4Ns7-Wa1ljFjr-coij08evaxv2qbbH-3XAuIrOHajw8ijX68zFbrpauCxgd5kO0Lox4xHfwDbepx7lIswR5YHy6Pm7tOAYp8dMDZx11rk/s838/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.42.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NAfzQFCVw-J9g7IRxMy8XK5MVmXQMhCwrA4Ns7-Wa1ljFjr-coij08evaxv2qbbH-3XAuIrOHajw8ijX68zFbrpauCxgd5kO0Lox4xHfwDbepx7lIswR5YHy6Pm7tOAYp8dMDZx11rk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.42.17+PM.png" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Then the next day we had a Poetry Slam. I seem to have at least 8 poetry books (mainly <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shel-Silverstein/e/B000AQ15KI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_7&qid=1629675901&sr=8-7" target="_blank">Shel Silverstein</a>), and I charged up my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C32XSH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Karaoke machine</a>. I passed out the books one per group, and then called one person per table group to choose a poem to present into the microphone. They sat on my stool, They read with emotion. Even my shy kids eventually wanted a turn. After they read, other kids called out their theme ideas. Then we moved onto the next speaker. They LOVED it! </div><div><br /></div><div>Then we took everything we learned and transferred it to our textbook and novel, and eventually took a formative assessment. They now have a better idea what theme is and isn't. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was a fun ELA week. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps! </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-52179222357329146532021-08-23T09:00:00.002-07:002021-08-23T09:00:00.260-07:00First Things First and Context CluesIt was a wonderful weekend. I’m trying out this whole balance thing. School during the week and relaxing on the weekend. I hope that I can move into relaxing during the week as well. <div><br /></div><div>I’m learning (again) to let things sit. I can grade that stack of papers during the week when I’m getting paid for it. My plans are ready. My copies are made. My plan book and that stack of papers took a nice ride home and back this weekend. It's all good.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing that does help me is planning out the entire unit at a time. Then even if something comes up, or timing has to change a little, well at least I know what’s next. It’s a little stressful at the beginning of the year, but it becomes easier. It's also easier when you can look back at past years and have the reminder of what you did...</div><div><br /></div><div>Copies can be made in advance. Links can be grabbed. The big picture makes it easier for me to see clearly. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv6Ct_vnKEfsecSmWv7h17c2-QCim3F7oTfciAueASUlfg0xuwWaobxb5_SR4D-ic44wf2QMhfWrGG5fqQLB8YlIkL0R_oMekr2LwCxfVF7sl9GIDLt8_TnmmNRIDGtVnGi2FdyKohXw/s1518/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.23.53+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1518" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv6Ct_vnKEfsecSmWv7h17c2-QCim3F7oTfciAueASUlfg0xuwWaobxb5_SR4D-ic44wf2QMhfWrGG5fqQLB8YlIkL0R_oMekr2LwCxfVF7sl9GIDLt8_TnmmNRIDGtVnGi2FdyKohXw/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.23.53+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This week I’m excited about our Context Clues Travel Adventure. Last week the focus was on dictionary skills, this week is all context clues. We have whole group practice on Monday, task cards for Tuesday, and then the adventure is going to be on Wednesday, then a formative check on Thursday. I use this product by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Context-Clues-Project-Distance-Learning-Google-Classroom-3474172" target="_blank">Teaching with a Mountain View</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A-mn9iKQqTNlxsdNqOSYMJORMnWOGK1iOKQHRVItBFJ5V8Zkv1oJICtb9phb7UXkXKoFZ10fOoF1Z34U-Lusr-6U9_Z5gavPkmhdAv_5iQf5olN0hhJrhywrsvlMqsrautuo9sb-Bmc/s2008/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.26.36+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="2008" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A-mn9iKQqTNlxsdNqOSYMJORMnWOGK1iOKQHRVItBFJ5V8Zkv1oJICtb9phb7UXkXKoFZ10fOoF1Z34U-Lusr-6U9_Z5gavPkmhdAv_5iQf5olN0hhJrhywrsvlMqsrautuo9sb-Bmc/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.26.36+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>For a small room transformation I hang this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K8KG9G7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">backdrop</a> over my window, and these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075M5GL6R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">country flags</a> around the classroom. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74sNDZ6xtTk1QDAnwrZW54kDmfhFvGNRY1WJayC0iP8-QGVBCNjaLlHuVWKSgeSTfD3Z2_C1xDtVtizGybUXtPTtN4C9sHscRuDUiQANu7csZsOwr3j-dyBp22PNcYxshb1pWPme6rB0/s1200/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.29.19+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1200" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74sNDZ6xtTk1QDAnwrZW54kDmfhFvGNRY1WJayC0iP8-QGVBCNjaLlHuVWKSgeSTfD3Z2_C1xDtVtizGybUXtPTtN4C9sHscRuDUiQANu7csZsOwr3j-dyBp22PNcYxshb1pWPme6rB0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.29.19+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I set up the stations around the room. One country at each station. I have the country context clues page and pictures of the country that I have googled. Each country has a specific color, so by the end the students should have completed the rainbow. </div><div><br /></div><div>We will start out with each kid making their own travel booklet. It’s just a few pages of copy paper folded together. They will use the markers to color code their booklets. There is a booklet included, but I don’t want to deal with the copy machine. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ow1Il61Vb4mTt2F0126fXHalbOXx8WwrJa7anE-zoI-GX94LJ2As8EjJcVxg8AQmhfWQS4bDhQL7BVTmWycflz_Fymsq9IXDUGOW_ALqRu-lSfDsD03wEE_CCszIfBCMmEHHqsAJ1QY/s1974/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.31.20+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1974" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ow1Il61Vb4mTt2F0126fXHalbOXx8WwrJa7anE-zoI-GX94LJ2As8EjJcVxg8AQmhfWQS4bDhQL7BVTmWycflz_Fymsq9IXDUGOW_ALqRu-lSfDsD03wEE_CCszIfBCMmEHHqsAJ1QY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-22+at+4.31.20+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This year an Amazon search for airplane stickers ended up with a purchase of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHL3JYZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">airplane foam flyers</a>. Since it won’t be their table groups flying around together, they will have to match up with those that have the same type of airplane. So 6 groups instead of our normal 8. </div><div><br /></div><div>We will do America together, then they will be flying around to the other countries. I’ll give them 10ish minutes at each station, and will use my best stewardess voice to let them know when it’s time to transfer to their next destination. After our last landing we will take a moment to go over answers for them to check their papers before turning them in so I can take a peek. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you have a great week! </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-59692695282262863522021-08-20T23:07:00.001-07:002021-08-20T23:07:43.730-07:00Week Two ReflectionsI had high hopes for blogging this week. But that didn't happen. Life happened. Here's a recap of my week.<div><br /></div><div>Monday:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZEHlpbrhgY-YKQrL8uN0QRuggyWqPrkbyvEwD-dQ0UW5YJ-jULl9ZCiYfVk_4HG4N-nrzrLq3xCICw8GxWqvCVuoMQArK-luq1dBYPxccgtkUkx_Ft_SXJBVhHUKT04SDun6gYmRWcw/s300/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.36.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="110" data-original-width="300" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZEHlpbrhgY-YKQrL8uN0QRuggyWqPrkbyvEwD-dQ0UW5YJ-jULl9ZCiYfVk_4HG4N-nrzrLq3xCICw8GxWqvCVuoMQArK-luq1dBYPxccgtkUkx_Ft_SXJBVhHUKT04SDun6gYmRWcw/s0/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.36.59+PM.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>We started homework this week, and even though the kids had to write it down in their agendas, I did post a picture on Class Dojo so parents could keep an eye out as well. The last time these kids had homework was 18 months ago in third grade... they need some help with being responsible. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RcaWT15RF0b9Po0tJaSXjHuqLni7Nwl8yOt4-RMDMtdbW5dbako0LLP3qEC9FJq8e4V4nVEp2eIY5OtpW9VZrIMwB1R50hoTDZn7GsUZzEnfdlQ4cKlPETXgFY9miLkYueoHNYHCrx4/s1346/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.35.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1346" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RcaWT15RF0b9Po0tJaSXjHuqLni7Nwl8yOt4-RMDMtdbW5dbako0LLP3qEC9FJq8e4V4nVEp2eIY5OtpW9VZrIMwB1R50hoTDZn7GsUZzEnfdlQ4cKlPETXgFY9miLkYueoHNYHCrx4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.35.01+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also taped up my computer cart with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CK7KZYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">electrical tape</a> so students could easily find their specific classroom laptop. Tape went on the bottom groove where the computer slides in and also around the charging cord, I numbered it with sharpie. We also wrote our specific computer number in our agendas so they could "prove" it to others. It's not sticking as great as I thought it would, but it's doing the job so I won't have to redo. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tuesday:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXvm7AlJcj-GzfRjyb_NEnYk7zxfz9ICsoXWvXfpl6mRvMSxGcpaLdVUijeJD4TDHa4luIkMt7E5uXanAYn3z-X-24Nx5ttxBW00tEG9PFW18A78rCJx3cJ8xWCkdc9xVf2uCrFM2eY0/s396/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.37.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="396" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXvm7AlJcj-GzfRjyb_NEnYk7zxfz9ICsoXWvXfpl6mRvMSxGcpaLdVUijeJD4TDHa4luIkMt7E5uXanAYn3z-X-24Nx5ttxBW00tEG9PFW18A78rCJx3cJ8xWCkdc9xVf2uCrFM2eY0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.37.40+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm back to using TEAMs again. I had added channels for a Class Chat, Helpful Websites, and Homework Help channels last week... but then added more...</div><div><br /></div><div>*Workshop Activities has images of papers that I used to copy. Last year really proved the kids don't need their own copy to tackle it, so I just uploaded for the week, and will take it down on Monday and upload the new information. I added their Math Spiral and list of spelling words for easy access. </div><div><br /></div><div> *Absent Kids... I already have my first kid at home due to a cold... but since it's the same symptoms as something else, well I realized I needed a way for the kids trapped at home for weeks to keep up with in class students. Or at least have access. Every day that someone is absent I will now snap pictures of the math workbook and upload on a post in that specific channel. I let parents know they can look there. </div><div><br /></div><div>We started Workshop today! The kids had to do part of their math spiral, part of their Your Turn (Reading) workbook, and 1 spelling option per day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Then on Friday we went over it all and they graded their own papers. When they were busy working individually or with partners, I was calling kids over for Book Talks and Conferences.</div><div><br /></div><div>These are the workshop resources I use:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Moves-5th-Grade-Math-Spiral-Review-Distance-Learning-Google-Slides-1364173" target="_blank">Math Spiral</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4KeFR5tyMKzwi3ujzDUrbILm_NOJZMoruDvJNV5Ca9JlfAPy3LlZaFkYldjl2wbKG7geDibbhYCMkqftgoLTwtNwQMBNWWbpPTNm5TpcKSt57LcOSu-Ut4zpOpeYKoGXuQ4o_X4KOdQ/s1246/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.39.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="1246" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4KeFR5tyMKzwi3ujzDUrbILm_NOJZMoruDvJNV5Ca9JlfAPy3LlZaFkYldjl2wbKG7geDibbhYCMkqftgoLTwtNwQMBNWWbpPTNm5TpcKSt57LcOSu-Ut4zpOpeYKoGXuQ4o_X4KOdQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.39.33+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Work-Spelling-2436002" target="_blank">Spelling Options</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMYZJs9UplEGhBOxM9S12n9bk0sKEapEbALEYpBFMfsas_SbYqV93IUO_fd7MfFY1dbGJ_1Q4F-35STrPRR1eBX1Al5a7f3-phpdRnMlcQWWdQen-B-gE2ecU9qED9Hxpc6aR5m3b6_g/s1392/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.40.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1270" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMYZJs9UplEGhBOxM9S12n9bk0sKEapEbALEYpBFMfsas_SbYqV93IUO_fd7MfFY1dbGJ_1Q4F-35STrPRR1eBX1Al5a7f3-phpdRnMlcQWWdQen-B-gE2ecU9qED9Hxpc6aR5m3b6_g/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.40.35+PM.png" width="292" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Your Turn reading workbook is part of the Wonders curriculum.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wednesday:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDm0lrAW1QO4Fi7JMn9W4IQn5KPLmBz45wobr47YRJHDuiXm8308udcpoDd3FJvkNDdtbEV6UbNL3_um8NYbWHPomtG8I6stkjjRHw_M7v1OUH3w-d8OW2moyfEN5BhlNkkxIxxTSWpQ/s1758/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.50.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1758" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDm0lrAW1QO4Fi7JMn9W4IQn5KPLmBz45wobr47YRJHDuiXm8308udcpoDd3FJvkNDdtbEV6UbNL3_um8NYbWHPomtG8I6stkjjRHw_M7v1OUH3w-d8OW2moyfEN5BhlNkkxIxxTSWpQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.50.10+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I moved the furniture around again during prep. So that picture above isn't exactly what it looks like anymore, but I forgot to take a new picture. My brain is tired... Tried to make the outside edges a little more fluid since there are SO. MANY. KIDS. The big table on the right edge is now next to the paper towel holder, the back white bench is now where that table used to be... it opens the room so much better. The desks also got moved a bit. I wanted to give kids a little more breathing room, so there is a small gap between table groups. It's enough for the 4 kids by the gap to put their backpacks, or me to walk through. Feeling squished is not a pleasant feeling, and then being stuck inside due to air quality was feeling slightly claustrophobic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARvjFNvv5jRx2EJAvxtQrItTbK3aN3kGHk8iRNQoTHyUKRz2P6q7_S-v4KqR0nBUrPFNZJPw4DDnc_3SwLU-1hs9sXBEkACNd01AbPNdPXjip1_8QkCnA02qx1E0TxwRETSrQ2hZ88bg/s1404/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.46.45+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARvjFNvv5jRx2EJAvxtQrItTbK3aN3kGHk8iRNQoTHyUKRz2P6q7_S-v4KqR0nBUrPFNZJPw4DDnc_3SwLU-1hs9sXBEkACNd01AbPNdPXjip1_8QkCnA02qx1E0TxwRETSrQ2hZ88bg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.46.45+PM.png" width="287" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mrs. Granger (from Frindle) stopped by. We were wrapping up our novel, and she tends to arrive right when the kids happen to need to do some dictionary drills aka the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dictionary-Scavenger-Hunt-65712?st=31c2e760f30ca0f800ec400b1e930ba4" target="_blank">Dictionary Scavenger Hunt</a>... Ha! I love how EVERY year there are kids that do not realize that it's me. Throw a skirt over my capris, wear a cardigan, a gray wig, different glasses, carry around my college dictionary, and have an accent, and some are completely fooled. Then I start preaching about the importance of the dictionary and my distaste for the word "Frindle" and it's a hoot. </div><div><br /></div><div>Friday:</div><div><br /></div><div>We started Friday Fluency today. Something we learned last year with distance learning is that MANY of the kids did NOT practice reading aloud while at home. So it'll be a weekly practice until our words per minute improve. I time them for a minute, they read aloud to themselves, hands over their ears they are able to hear only themselves speak, and then I yell "TIME" when done. They circle the word that they got to in their workbook, then we do it again, the goal to pass by their first word. I'm not worried about numbers at this point, I just want them to have that feeling of accomplishment.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI36fc1TZRuuVf4w8kCiMZm4EBHJbP0fp1nUnrKqMcA-CJV1jTSA0fYcnseinnhBc08RVnT-jynSq3VD8okkHlVpWizjorja6dHeNQc53JNYZKJs-TSbV8Dqecb8kF2vPsazqgqR2AhA/s742/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.55.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI36fc1TZRuuVf4w8kCiMZm4EBHJbP0fp1nUnrKqMcA-CJV1jTSA0fYcnseinnhBc08RVnT-jynSq3VD8okkHlVpWizjorja6dHeNQc53JNYZKJs-TSbV8Dqecb8kF2vPsazqgqR2AhA/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-20+at+10.55.40+PM.png" width="306" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also found some <a href="https://killercreamery.com/products/brownie-points-pint" target="_blank">Keto ice cream</a> that really hit the spot now that I have to watch carbs and sugar... It was a NEED for chocolate ice cream kind of night. It's been a doozy of a week. Here's hoping it doesn't affect my blood sugar that bad... I found it at the grocery store, and it was tasty. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you had a great week!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-4662605673766186732021-08-13T21:25:00.000-07:002021-08-13T21:25:18.448-07:00Is it Bedtime Yet? Reflections from the First WeekIt's Friday night of the first week of school. I've had a diet coke and iced tea this afternoon to try and stay awake until my real bedtime. But I'm dragging big time. I've been sitting and reflecting on this last week. Here are the highlights: <div><br /></div><div>1. I LOVE my class. I have 31 kids in the room, very respectful, yet I'm already seeing their personalities. It's going to be a good year. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. So far most of the kids are able to track with me through the different activities.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Fun Friday still works like a charm. Better get that work done to do those awesome STEM activities. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. The kids aren't being bugged with wearing masks or my reminders to sanitize indoors. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. I've been wearing my voice amplifier in the afternoons because my voice hurts by that time of day. I keep forgetting to drink enough water.... </div><div><br /></div><div>6. We have 4 vacancies at school, but other teachers are also currently out. We do not have enough subs, so I have been able to teach middle school during my prep as class coverage.... Turns out that it's my pandemic group from 2 years ago when the world shut down, so a lot of catching up with the kids. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>7. I sent out messages to all my parents over on Class Dojo this week, just little things to show them that I've noticed their child. :) As a parent I like those type of messages, so it's one of my goals for the first week of school to get to everyone. </div><div><br /></div><div>8. We had Back to School night last night - virtual sessions again. I had almost forgotten how to share my screen for my powerpoint... totally had a mental block.</div><div><br /></div><div>9. Teaching 31 kids again in person for the first time in 17 months is exhausting, but very rewarding. I hope we stay healthy.</div><div><br /></div><div>10. We had a lot of fun this week between Growth Mindset STEM challenges, Book Tasting, I Like My Neighbor Who, and This or That.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now onto the beautiful weekend and then to hopefully have a calmer week next week. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you had a good one too!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-24749217894579638132021-08-09T09:00:00.014-07:002021-08-09T09:00:00.260-07:00Back to School Paperwork - Seven Things I Tackled Lately<div>When this post goes live, we will currently be having our first day of school. I hope it's going well. </div><div><br /></div><div>For today's post I wanted to give you my list of all the Back to School paperwork that has filled the last days. I'm ready for the paperwork to be over.... Ha! I know it's just getting started for this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Class Word Search:</u></div><div>I want to start with actually the last thing I created, probably the only fun thing I was able to do... I wanted to do something fun for the kids, but would also be helpful for me as a time filler, as I learn more about the speed that students complete different tasks. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpnWUtfX7mmPkvKnJ5Pw3BgMiisOle3VvEvYaxrtaEJg7Ecd1p8mEMw_HAcKbflRxG7pH891mxDJmtM1I3Ks90n_oynUkpdFgUpGHe40qVwDJnoxoEXZ-33awAikRGfV7pmv7Ha3-KTA/s1058/Screen+Shot+2021-08-07+at+8.10.04+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="796" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpnWUtfX7mmPkvKnJ5Pw3BgMiisOle3VvEvYaxrtaEJg7Ecd1p8mEMw_HAcKbflRxG7pH891mxDJmtM1I3Ks90n_oynUkpdFgUpGHe40qVwDJnoxoEXZ-33awAikRGfV7pmv7Ha3-KTA/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-07+at+8.10.04+AM.png" width="241" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was so easy to do! Once you have your list of names, head over to a Word Search Generator to add them into a list. I like this <a href="https://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/word-search" target="_blank">one</a>. For my 32 kids to fit, I have it set for 20 letters x 20 letters. I copy/paste my class list (first names only) into the website, and it spits out a word search for my kids to find that first week of school. The square is pretty small if I were to print directly from the webpage, so I take a screenshot of it, add the image to a powerpoint to enlarge it, and then add our class list of names to the bottom of the page. Fifth graders seem to always love a word search, especially when it's their names they are finding. :) </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, now all the other paperwork... </div><div><br /></div><div><u>Updating the Welcome Packet: </u></div><div>My grade level works together to create our plan. We do that so that we are all on the same page, and also so that we can refer to it as "Fifth Grade Policies" when chatting with parents. We have different sections in the 3 pages.</div><div>-Greeting and sharing a little about who I am</div><div>-All the ways we communicate (Email, School Phone Number, Class Dojo, School Website, Microsoft Teams)</div><div>-Supplies (Donation $, need for an agenda, Wish List)</div><div>-Behavior (Rules, Class Motto, Class Dojo, Rewards, Consequences)</div><div>-Grades (Grading Policy, Grading Scale, Homework, Reminders)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><u>Parent Survey (online):</u></div><div>Way back when, I used to send out a paper sheet that parents filled out. Then we switched to a free online survey website (this year <a href="https://app.surveyplanet.com" target="_blank">Survey Planet</a>) that has made it super simple for parents to fill it out from their phones. Here are the questions that we ask:</div><div>-Child's Name</div><div>-Parent Name(s)</div><div>-Best email for communication (Our student portal has a ton of other resources already, so I just try to narrow down on which one is the best.)</div><div>-Share something about your child - strengths, challenges, health related, etc. </div><div>-Acknowledgement on reading the welcome packet and agreeing to what is listed.</div><div>-Movie Permission for those PG videos we watch, listing the specific ones.</div><div>Short, sweet, and to the point.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktZge_TOE4D7D9TnJftwYGWJaSwmglus3o97v2ZGfmIcss7HYkDyohy1tTTdbTilTWYjWHivw_A6J3R0c6ElpWDCMMN5bOunw3PfdlH64O1xxwDXDgGPefnvnHGmsKRTCEvWPv2_wRbc/s1252/grade+sheet+example.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktZge_TOE4D7D9TnJftwYGWJaSwmglus3o97v2ZGfmIcss7HYkDyohy1tTTdbTilTWYjWHivw_A6J3R0c6ElpWDCMMN5bOunw3PfdlH64O1xxwDXDgGPefnvnHGmsKRTCEvWPv2_wRbc/s320/grade+sheet+example.png" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><u>Class Lists and Grade Sheets:</u></div><div>When the list is finally finalized, I take their information and create a table over in Word with my checklists. I have 32 students, so I make it with 34 rows x 9 columns. First column is for student numbers 1-32, second column is for student names, and the rest I leave blank and easily spaced for our weekly information. I love having a template on my computer, rather than in a grade book. It's easy to just print a few copies, and alter it when kids move, and new kids come. I use one page per week, and jot the week # on the top (in pencil/pen). Then my goal is to have at least 1 score per subject per week. Those can be handwritten in the 7 blank columns. It makes it easy for me to then upload it to the online grading portal which parents then view. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>Looking at Student Information on the Portal:</u></div><div>Before the kids come, and definitely before I make a seating chart, I go through the student information and gather some information. Here's what I'm looking at: </div><div>-Birthday</div><div>-Medical Information (Inhalers, epi-pens, who is supposed to be wearing glasses, etc...)</div><div>-RSP/Speech/504</div><div>-EL level to know if have a pull out class</div><div>We don't have any past testing for this group of kids, so in many ways I'm flying blind into this next year. But the information I do have does help to give me a heads up to setting up a seating chart. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>Initial Welcome Email:</u></div><div>Sending out that initial parent welcome letter is a huge deal. It's like the bandaid is pulled off, and all the kids know that I'm their teacher. I tend to always include the same information.</div><div>-Welcome</div><div>-First Day Reminders (Where to line up and when the gates open.)</div><div>-Heads up about Supply $ and Agendas</div><div>-Link to our Welcome Packet</div><div>-Link to our Class Padlet</div><div>-Link to our Class Dojo account</div><div>My goal isn't to have an entire Back to School night presentation in that email, just what they need to know for the first day, and resources that I need them to do as soon as possible.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Creating the Email Distribution List:</u></div><div>We have a teacher portal that we can view all email addresses connected to our class. It has a way to automatically send a message to all emails on our class list. However, every year we learn that some of those emails are not the best to contact families. That's why I ask for families to send in their best contact, and I copy/paste those emails into a group distribution list. This past weekend it is what I've been working on. Parents are filling out my survey, and I'm grabbing those emails to add to the list and adding to Class Dojo to send invites. Not a fun task at all... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Can anyone commiserate with me? Mental effort on top of physical effort to start the school year. But at least when it's set up, it's good for the year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps! I'll let you know how the first day went. </div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-61452197397122526722021-08-06T09:00:00.017-07:002021-08-06T09:00:00.215-07:00Setting Up the Classroom<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMapo5iE7RtnGQ7VHmrVs7KWYtgtfaZ3TuMhvCFdwsEftN31VCo_VASFqFLY0xdq-bH7pmc4VxAMjqP8QlszqXAy4oqtIt4ID-lDb1vCMw4KKfSzyJl-E8rx2Q_pcL4w9NRmPCktNo9E/s894/Screen+Shot+2021-08-03+at+9.14.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="894" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMapo5iE7RtnGQ7VHmrVs7KWYtgtfaZ3TuMhvCFdwsEftN31VCo_VASFqFLY0xdq-bH7pmc4VxAMjqP8QlszqXAy4oqtIt4ID-lDb1vCMw4KKfSzyJl-E8rx2Q_pcL4w9NRmPCktNo9E/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-03+at+9.14.31+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I still love my classroom. It just takes me more than 1 day for me to set it up. I usually need 3 different occasions to tackle it, since each time has a different mental outlook. <div><br /></div><div>First Day:</div><div>It's moving all the furniture. </div><div><br /></div><div>All the desks, tables, carts, chairs, bookshelves, bench find their home. I check spacing. </div><div><br /></div><div>**Brand new teachers - please pull out the chairs as if a kid is sitting there, make sure they can easily sit in their desk and see the board. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have had different arrangements over the years. With this space, there is a lot more walking room if I can put them into 3 table groups. I hope I can. This is my starting off place for the year. Pods of 5 or 6 work well too. If I have to change to rows I'll do that, but it's hard since all walking space is gone.</div><div><br /></div><div>First days are always more of the physical effort.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Second Day:</div><div>It's about unloading the cabinets, fixing the walls, and prepping the white board.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is when I think it starts to hit me that the classroom comes to life. When personality goes back in.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the day that I get easily distracted and start puttering around the classroom - placing items as if I don't remember what I did last year, or what I've learned from the past. I know this bulletin board is always better at this spot, why did I want to change it? </div><div><br /></div><div>I bring a Swifter duster to tackle the walls, and check to make sure the bulletin boards have another year of life in them. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Third Day:</div><div>This is when I'm making sure that everything is ready for the first day of school. Any copies that need to be made? Everything on the desks that should be on their desks? Things written on the board. Lesson plans ready to go, read alouds pulled out... Class list finalized? Time to write names on name tags and participation sticks, and go through my first day plans to make sure I've pulled everything. I try to think of everything I'll need and get it in easy reach. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I'm in the classroom, day 3, prepping for Monday. Final push... The kids are coming!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope this helps,</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-39162816775039359902021-08-04T09:00:00.015-07:002021-08-04T09:00:00.228-07:00TPT Sale Reminder - 10 Recommended Stores<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9gUCga7r6LkqluUVHUy141Fg3JP1_Z5gMomr48v6Vp47VCfdo7pPVLKBzqrAIFahn-t0UTB-TNtWRF-uqImGvuqduT4B8DiwdJ-FEP96hl25oEgo1S7mIWQOSudThMT5OtVplI1ksD8/s344/Screen+Shot+2021-08-03+at+6.04.16+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="344" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9gUCga7r6LkqluUVHUy141Fg3JP1_Z5gMomr48v6Vp47VCfdo7pPVLKBzqrAIFahn-t0UTB-TNtWRF-uqImGvuqduT4B8DiwdJ-FEP96hl25oEgo1S7mIWQOSudThMT5OtVplI1ksD8/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-03+at+6.04.16+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Yesterday and today there is the annual TPT site sale going on. There are a ton of things that I have loved using in my classroom, some of which I have already shared about on here. <div><br /></div><div>I haven't added any 5th grade items into my store since I bumped up from 4th. I wanted to get used to the new grade and become an expert before I made anything, and in the meantime I found some wonderful 5th grade teacher stores that I highly recommend. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are in need of some retail therapy, may I suggest the following TPT stores to wander down the aisles? You might find that perfect new product to test out in your classroom. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jennifer-Findley" target="_blank">Jennifer Findley</a> - I pretty much own her entire store. Math task cards, math center games, error analysis, ELA stuff, lots of things that I use on a weekly basis - basically I love her store.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Joanne-Miller" target="_blank">Joanne Miller</a> - I use a lot of her ela and math ideas all year long - love her Reading Conferences. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Create-Teach-Share" target="_blank">Create Teach Share</a> - I have quite a few math and ELA resources - love her math interactive notebooks.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Hello-Fifth" target="_blank">Hello Fifth</a> - I have a lot of her social studies and math ideas - love her STEM ideas with history. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-5th" target="_blank">Miss 5th</a> - I have quite a few math activities - kids love her escape rooms.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Js-Resource-Creations" target="_blank">Mrs. J's Resource Creations</a> - I have a lot of her math mysteries - love how engaging they are. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thebookumbrella" target="_blank">The Book Umbrella</a> - I have units for all the novels that we read in class - I love the format. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Science-Spot" target="_blank">Science Spot</a> - I have a lot of fun activities for Social Studies, Science, and Math - love the cootie catchers.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lovin-Lit" target="_blank">Lovin Lit</a> - I have her interactive notebooks for both ELA and also her powerpoints for SS - love all the information.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jenifer-Bazzit-Thrive-In-Grade-Five" target="_blank">Jenifer Bazzit - Thrive in Grade Five</a> - I have quite a few ELA and Social Studies projects - love the history snip its.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you do need to go shopping, I hope you find the perfect product. :) Don't forget to use the code for extra discounts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great day! </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-5500695411327021792021-08-02T09:00:00.031-07:002021-08-02T09:00:00.242-07:00Goodbye Summer<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQVPtaoHqqlB7j0dAK2qwnAVPnj11KLQtd5uuoY-kCDbWVT93gzp4CrR-SChNbpUR9LKXraYvLmaUCknjacss8XbG7DzOqxZu4S7vXiGBwrp5iFPgUsDF_JpkmOQUhP9I1OrBAry-MDg/s1026/Screen+Shot+2021-08-01+at+9.21.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="852" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQVPtaoHqqlB7j0dAK2qwnAVPnj11KLQtd5uuoY-kCDbWVT93gzp4CrR-SChNbpUR9LKXraYvLmaUCknjacss8XbG7DzOqxZu4S7vXiGBwrp5iFPgUsDF_JpkmOQUhP9I1OrBAry-MDg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-01+at+9.21.52+PM.png" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Anyone else have a pile of stuff in their dining room, ready to head back to school? Today is the last day of my vacation... and I have yet another doctor appointment. Yeah, it is what it is...<div><br /></div><div>Summer... what a blast it has been. </div><div><br /></div><div>A relaxing blast. </div><div><br /></div><div>A stressful blast.</div><div><br /></div><div>A life changing blast.</div><div><br /></div><div>This summer was the one that we pretty much stayed home. We didn't have any big trips. We stayed close to home. It is what it is... sometimes autism and anxiety limit our family adventures. It is our life.</div><div><br /></div><div>My oldest chauffeured me around a lot and then got his license.</div><div><br /></div><div>We tackled well child checks, eye appointments, dental visits, etc...</div><div><br /></div><div>We visited multiple colleges.</div><div><br /></div><div>My youngest had a dental procedure which required general anesthesia. Kind of a stressful mommy moment...</div><div><br /></div><div>I read a lot of books - none of which were professional development. The Kindle Unlimited membership came in handy.</div><div><br /></div><div>I watched TV shows and movies. </div><div><br /></div><div>I met up with friends. Adult conversation is the best. </div><div><br /></div><div>I did a lot of miles on the bike.</div><div><br /></div><div>I walked a ton. When it got hot, I found videos on Youtube that helped. My kids joined me.</div><div><br /></div><div>My husband quit his job and is transferring to a new career. </div><div><br /></div><div>I found out I'm diabetic. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm learning a lot. I'm being stretched. There have been a lot more appointments to fit in before school starts. </div><div><br /></div><div>But now school is starting. Year 22. It's hitting me that I was 22 when I got my first classroom. Half my life I've been teaching... That makes me feel old. </div><div><br /></div><div>And my own kids now being a senior, sophomore, and sixth grader aren't helping either. I'm almost the shortest one in my house. Getting ready for an emotional senior mom year. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm hopeful though. It has to be easier than last year, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>So on this last day of summer, I'm trying to relax and do one last thing for me. I hope you are able to do something for you too. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you have a great day!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-83879046322155363992021-07-30T09:00:00.027-07:002021-07-30T09:00:00.241-07:00Back to School Shopping!I went to Target last week and it was glorious. I went wandering up and down the aisles ALONE. My kids were at home. :) The dollar spot hit me first with the laminated reading and writing graphic organizers. Did I need them? Yes, yes I think I do... <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSEsbZMnxgpswSEK8pyEmndXiC8M9CORs8wR2xDYMdFfA0_FAPmRSuiYz3IqFGVE5MRuFNxcMmaYVrV-orJAEDfLHh_1CfmYOFo4MI-TgQfob-3QAJFBBBM2B7F0G9GNDUU7Eue-RIKY/s1264/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.13+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSEsbZMnxgpswSEK8pyEmndXiC8M9CORs8wR2xDYMdFfA0_FAPmRSuiYz3IqFGVE5MRuFNxcMmaYVrV-orJAEDfLHh_1CfmYOFo4MI-TgQfob-3QAJFBBBM2B7F0G9GNDUU7Eue-RIKY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.13+AM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I was the only person in the school supply section. I had a mission - attain my Crayola markers and Expos. I had a plan. I attacked it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIMN5C822kktb6Bao1DEkKZpVaRxxEPOxLbjHgtLeo3-lkv_QcnAPVtgxLa0I3Z2rGvBjqwrorky-3H8PP2MLjuSXVk6z1KCd3jE13m9o0Lfe-lBMFZ2VkIJnlkOBXFNSbnNaRf9E_Ik/s1274/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.57+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="948" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIMN5C822kktb6Bao1DEkKZpVaRxxEPOxLbjHgtLeo3-lkv_QcnAPVtgxLa0I3Z2rGvBjqwrorky-3H8PP2MLjuSXVk6z1KCd3jE13m9o0Lfe-lBMFZ2VkIJnlkOBXFNSbnNaRf9E_Ik/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.57+AM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>20 Crayola broadline markers for the kids and 2 thin sets for myself. Out of the 20 sets, I put 10 out in August, and save the other 10 for January. The thin markers, well I like using them for anchor charts. They don't bleed through my anchor chart paper. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAW0Sw6nF5uhclppuDbHMSeCEkNREOnB2I4IXpBAQyslTurgYT8ndvVqkohyphenhyphenWuHZ9c_2FyGc5xjicLfIa4Vtxjk5NRM-m_tvG0UACGJFEq9DF7lEyuudCJGOA7rj0VVmlC0y-_nT3l_qg/s1272/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.05+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAW0Sw6nF5uhclppuDbHMSeCEkNREOnB2I4IXpBAQyslTurgYT8ndvVqkohyphenhyphenWuHZ9c_2FyGc5xjicLfIa4Vtxjk5NRM-m_tvG0UACGJFEq9DF7lEyuudCJGOA7rj0VVmlC0y-_nT3l_qg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.05+AM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I picked up some Expo markers for myself and the ultra clean whiteboard that will be waiting for me at school. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv8FW6sv8TrGPpN7wKotGqrZw74PWB1Kn6dfPSGLdu1HPKIOeQZiI0pUJfSK_J9WTG8UFOUfj0ao9UdClfrj_UMBmy-N1PLmlUTeL-JLL2iQhy7Kn2BhPG_liW1FrecObYW3GGukK6A4/s1142/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.24+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="946" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv8FW6sv8TrGPpN7wKotGqrZw74PWB1Kn6dfPSGLdu1HPKIOeQZiI0pUJfSK_J9WTG8UFOUfj0ao9UdClfrj_UMBmy-N1PLmlUTeL-JLL2iQhy7Kn2BhPG_liW1FrecObYW3GGukK6A4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.50.24+AM.png" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I also picked up a desk calendar for my info board. I like to hang one up and then update with all the important dates to know. I hang it up with 2 binder clips and pushpins. There is a joy that comes with ripping off the old month and starting a fresh new one. Plus, years ago I hated having to change out the monthly numbers on a pocket chart.</div><div><br /></div><div>My Amazon order was also delivered. Only 2 items. :) I was proud of myself. Playdough and Birthday Pens. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1x_HTwkYRkg7HdDaL3F9GOtpIs0SgjqfaApVrTTMRCD2oIcZAdzmyfWU0WX7h-nWUwgJk5wO5TW9BbA1NA_ty6IqVWtO1L491Fy7PxI4EE7UH7ZpV5dzB7AavsX_RHS2tG-AyE_JfgXU/s1264/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.42+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1x_HTwkYRkg7HdDaL3F9GOtpIs0SgjqfaApVrTTMRCD2oIcZAdzmyfWU0WX7h-nWUwgJk5wO5TW9BbA1NA_ty6IqVWtO1L491Fy7PxI4EE7UH7ZpV5dzB7AavsX_RHS2tG-AyE_JfgXU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JM5GZGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Play dough</a> to give them for a beginning of the school year project, and it does help to relieve stress.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqP-dOg-RCIjvY0SyipwQ09IcFsyqS8_qndqvHhU1gXjtHpOPWyQv9Dy5YUpwuPaGvYENs1vV5QKjp0rbmaazc1PcGKgZjlSJRXsMgkZMgmCIZyuQ09z7DrPo7H1B5TkwaDeeodw1Ras/s1266/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.50+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqP-dOg-RCIjvY0SyipwQ09IcFsyqS8_qndqvHhU1gXjtHpOPWyQv9Dy5YUpwuPaGvYENs1vV5QKjp0rbmaazc1PcGKgZjlSJRXsMgkZMgmCIZyuQ09z7DrPo7H1B5TkwaDeeodw1Ras/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.49.50+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q1HBRT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Birthday Pens</a> because it's a cheap, functional gift that they seem to all appreciate every year. I give them a little note that explains the different color meanings. I have this 8x on a powerpoint page, and then print it on neon paper. An easy little gift that seems to mean so much. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx1vcaPvdWKYyoCkubYquiEs2zLgsGa9UPXNJJ9dOzDeLoI_PmNSlWASFSY9fUGccE8V07DCDUEpcTaltx8jEnnj-Vbc-Q3HVQpHs3E0uHz-b-8X1tuDaMK1N2PyV1VKHhwbf85Lc5Kw/s706/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.28.39+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx1vcaPvdWKYyoCkubYquiEs2zLgsGa9UPXNJJ9dOzDeLoI_PmNSlWASFSY9fUGccE8V07DCDUEpcTaltx8jEnnj-Vbc-Q3HVQpHs3E0uHz-b-8X1tuDaMK1N2PyV1VKHhwbf85Lc5Kw/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.28.39+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps,</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-21982923605991807422021-07-28T09:00:00.014-07:002021-07-28T09:00:00.263-07:00Our One Day VacationIt's been summer break for 8 weeks, but we didn't really go on vacation until this past weekend. Saturday to be exact. Older boys had school through the end of June, hubby had work responsibilities, and then there have been a ton of appointments that we've tackled in July so weekdays just didn't work. <div><br /></div><div>But Saturday we went to Monterey. Along with a ton of other people on the freeway. Traffic was horrid. Everyone was trying to escape the heat. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was over 100 degrees back home for the billionth time this summer, but Monterey was a nice 62. Lovely. We all even wore sweatshirts. Absolutely wonderful. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, the main focus was our trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium. We are members there, since it's actually cheaper for our family of 5 to buy the membership since we can go more than once during the year for the same price. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love the Monterey Bay Aquarium website for my classroom as well. Have you ever checked out their <a href="https://www.montereybayaquarium.org" target="_blank">website</a>? It fits into our Life Science unit PERFECTLY!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHJh1WjSsdEAJ9oTW5lMm3yTDb1Rf9HW-XY8ai1IIpKnydYLTtCEa4J1OUpPdTTxQYPw2-ePgcK3OuRJ5r6EaS-QpqZ9CF7brNU144Tc4WIKTS5mHT2JmdbPy_6gY1o8px1xEr_qhnH0/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.09+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHJh1WjSsdEAJ9oTW5lMm3yTDb1Rf9HW-XY8ai1IIpKnydYLTtCEa4J1OUpPdTTxQYPw2-ePgcK3OuRJ5r6EaS-QpqZ9CF7brNU144Tc4WIKTS5mHT2JmdbPy_6gY1o8px1xEr_qhnH0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.09+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Their EDUCATORS webpage has a TON of resources for us to use. A lot of it is free. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYedWGjbxlJlS8y2LJ5QojSYXU8pmixaOBewF5-zFXz-Z29mvEBxIcR5jINU_t5OoHByZ5sef_RjyLcqsieedskiBjLqgPBEwnn_wC-4kbplB5Nz8Gaf0jbFiVTousVEJPGwr-ODXd-jQ/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.24+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYedWGjbxlJlS8y2LJ5QojSYXU8pmixaOBewF5-zFXz-Z29mvEBxIcR5jINU_t5OoHByZ5sef_RjyLcqsieedskiBjLqgPBEwnn_wC-4kbplB5Nz8Gaf0jbFiVTousVEJPGwr-ODXd-jQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.24+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are always kids in class that want to learn more about the animals and habitats, so the ANIMAL page has a lot of info for research.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsVhFub5TWFlP_Z9_M9XY_nB1vJ7voqyEUCgYp0f0dq6rv8TGOTuhJnuDTVfxrrszDKN3RufMly5eqiVrpiOr_sarquP1waRpKszAnvx1V4P9xwmOju1xPbPSrO9wRpX_NL_2HFJjjHc/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.51+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsVhFub5TWFlP_Z9_M9XY_nB1vJ7voqyEUCgYp0f0dq6rv8TGOTuhJnuDTVfxrrszDKN3RufMly5eqiVrpiOr_sarquP1waRpKszAnvx1V4P9xwmOju1xPbPSrO9wRpX_NL_2HFJjjHc/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.09.51+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But the LIVE Cam page is the absolute best for not just observation, but also for a calming background to present during a stressful test, silent reading in the Kelp Forest, etc. There are a lot more options as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love being near water, the relaxation that takes over puttering around a town on the coast. Thankful for our one day vacation. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you had a great summer! Next week is back to school - or at least all the meetings, and then kids show up on August 9th. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great day!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-66717722116638217612021-07-26T09:00:00.064-07:002021-07-26T09:00:00.235-07:00Prepping Freezer Meals - Summer ProjectIn July I tend to start thinking ahead to Back to School season. When life gets crazy again and I’m back to being exhausted. Over the years I’ve done different things to help the future me by prepping some meals. The week before I have to head back there are certain things that I always tackle... this is one of them. <div><br /></div><div>I love a good crockpot meal, so for a few years I would make up the different sauces from the <a href="https://www.sixsistersstuff.com" target="_blank">Six Sisters</a> and freeze them. Then I could just toss some meat into the crockpot with a sauce packet on top and be done. They now have freezer recipes too. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>I made up some dump meals for the crockpot too. Just freeze them in plastic gallon bags, dump them out, and cook.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi306xKRipaFFF_7UownxhaxTW80xPvBogKHAmsz7d8w6mHVLL5ayJZUd7RDvhz9uTNNdJCAEy4AQt6Z35ADyPwhgiom9bU4IQnf9Sc2unlZ-2PpAG4bqa9tGjKDF3jfZegoGuoDoBVLl8/s1432/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.22.36+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1104" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi306xKRipaFFF_7UownxhaxTW80xPvBogKHAmsz7d8w6mHVLL5ayJZUd7RDvhz9uTNNdJCAEy4AQt6Z35ADyPwhgiom9bU4IQnf9Sc2unlZ-2PpAG4bqa9tGjKDF3jfZegoGuoDoBVLl8/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.22.36+PM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I started making up freezer casserole type meals after seeing some Freezer Friday Lives by PPP. Laurie is super motivating. Using disposable pans, plastic wrap, and foil make it easy. It’s just a matter of planning in advance what day to eat, and then defrosting a couple of days before. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, here are 3 family favorite recipes on the Passionate Penny Pincher website, there are tons more favorites in the meal plan:</div><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://passionatepennypincher.com/baked-pesto-chicken-tortellini/" target="_blank">Pesto Tortellini Bake</a></div><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://passionatepennypincher.com/cheesy-baked-spaghetti/" target="_blank">Cheesy Spaghetti Bake</a></div><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://passionatepennypincher.com/cracker-barrel-chicken-tenderloinsandwich/" target="_blank">Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Sandwich</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I own the <a href="https://shop.passionatepennypincher.com/collections/frontpage/products/freezer-menu-plans-pdf-download" target="_blank">freezer meal plan</a>, but there are tons of others out there for free as well. Pasta casseroles always have multiple steps, which take time that I don't always have after a school day. These seem to freeze really well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Just wanted to encourage you to help your future self during the summer. If you can plan and prep some easy meals for the first couple weeks of school, it can help with the stress levels. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some friends are making big batches of soup and freezing for easy lunches. Others are making casseroles, freezing meat with marinades, and making some dump meals. I need to catch up and at least make something for the freezer. My motivation has been pretty low lately. I've been in denial that school is starting soon. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope this helps, </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-69469283284228996072021-07-23T09:00:00.001-07:002021-07-23T09:00:00.280-07:00First Day Powerpoint<br />I mentioned that I have a powerpoint that I use for the first day of school, to keep me organized. I wanted to share what I have on it today. Maybe it can give you some ideas if you are interested. <div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67Ys7e7uiaBTH1u0J02BN-DfTIUnyf1hMBK3vufJTV_9e6_dsfsY9f9ZtZSrXmnEuvJigAqHQhTzUjBxoIY6RlLQGA9_T7juNhPN57nP-cutDv8z0IyLe9UueDPb2C3iY9kLG17KzK7o/s1084/%25231.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1084" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67Ys7e7uiaBTH1u0J02BN-DfTIUnyf1hMBK3vufJTV_9e6_dsfsY9f9ZtZSrXmnEuvJigAqHQhTzUjBxoIY6RlLQGA9_T7juNhPN57nP-cutDv8z0IyLe9UueDPb2C3iY9kLG17KzK7o/s320/%25231.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First screen is what is up when they are entering the room, since I'm greeting by the door. Just some visual directions and a hint of our class signal. We practice this a lot the first week of school. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUnNB3SrK7IOPCvgv3SByyE_SIjhjSjYQeTZnP-4Ew27wwkXhL_t8vNUJvcY8w5cSwFURCCJhxqWJtbh0rGja-d_mhoZZZmCa4FpLNOkhN_D4fj3grAjYfnvH_g2P3wdOZeEINrYPQyk/s1078/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.35.05+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1078" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUnNB3SrK7IOPCvgv3SByyE_SIjhjSjYQeTZnP-4Ew27wwkXhL_t8vNUJvcY8w5cSwFURCCJhxqWJtbh0rGja-d_mhoZZZmCa4FpLNOkhN_D4fj3grAjYfnvH_g2P3wdOZeEINrYPQyk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.35.05+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick glance at the day's schedule. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOt8oJzx56PKhszWt4cVRDFMiEo5QPQe0_5oHygh7rQuJQpCbJiCoUnfAZCHkO9jBhTTnYHsuzMxzcXhUHbpr7U-X24tHKAeERfhP_9YOUAUsEu5ibTOVS13bbwZD7YYlUwps1ek5yY4/s1086/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.36.03+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1086" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOt8oJzx56PKhszWt4cVRDFMiEo5QPQe0_5oHygh7rQuJQpCbJiCoUnfAZCHkO9jBhTTnYHsuzMxzcXhUHbpr7U-X24tHKAeERfhP_9YOUAUsEu5ibTOVS13bbwZD7YYlUwps1ek5yY4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.36.03+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Getting some paperwork out of the way. In the past the backpacks either go under their own desk or under the back table, keeps things out of the aisles and falling off their chairs. I think that this year everything will have to stay close to their own spot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SnHZmEUE4zbWV1DZneFcAdD5B6YG-ft8GiifsByFpSMBmyzGqIl6ZHhHMu-2MPxBjkTCMGQ-4CsZf0-Vf3lyoFpyzw7xzHzprYUT2JnfLqcwMMrTz6wFvu2zr8Ta_-R7ucQPK3guNgY/s1070/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.36.14+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1070" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SnHZmEUE4zbWV1DZneFcAdD5B6YG-ft8GiifsByFpSMBmyzGqIl6ZHhHMu-2MPxBjkTCMGQ-4CsZf0-Vf3lyoFpyzw7xzHzprYUT2JnfLqcwMMrTz6wFvu2zr8Ta_-R7ucQPK3guNgY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.36.14+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since my own kids have gone there, the kids usually know me. So I start off with a little quiz, and then go over the answers afterward. This lends itself well to play a 2 truths and a lie with the kids later. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqdmPbx50sTmptD3bZqRVgE-YyD36LWBc74-IAhr1Ino_KbS2Z2mUpT4f7yOi2ktSCbgSF8CVgmigt1xDakKAmF_ysLVvF3Z6e3falHn1ZRl4eN5HVqy5F2-YJgUHgC97T_tUUkcU1cg/s1086/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.40.46+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1086" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqdmPbx50sTmptD3bZqRVgE-YyD36LWBc74-IAhr1Ino_KbS2Z2mUpT4f7yOi2ktSCbgSF8CVgmigt1xDakKAmF_ysLVvF3Z6e3falHn1ZRl4eN5HVqy5F2-YJgUHgC97T_tUUkcU1cg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.40.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a slide of family pictures and also a slide of pictures with the other 5th grade teachers. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyQpHfTlsQKxdgormLi9u_sis2dLp9AgAS86AjdH58qP4h3RFlejn22wOJHRAQgX0RNl0DOxzRC1QCMmX8_gwGDgSzgniWHN0bf0B1n2B8PoloYQaDrc_Z2tSkpsZnpW83W7fgFxoX18/s1086/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.03+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1086" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyQpHfTlsQKxdgormLi9u_sis2dLp9AgAS86AjdH58qP4h3RFlejn22wOJHRAQgX0RNl0DOxzRC1QCMmX8_gwGDgSzgniWHN0bf0B1n2B8PoloYQaDrc_Z2tSkpsZnpW83W7fgFxoX18/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.03+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRffLX6njB0R0GTx6Va4DVwMF3gFv0Os4DCQOINHKk78zMVjzs_DUXG2fCOeKXJdwEP6Z5j9zmaqv6jw-la6eR2DSq6S_cK3wMHbqvF5nJ8B7HwwD84GQrbH0Bxv-GCDdZa1OpW7gKJLE/s1100/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.16+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRffLX6njB0R0GTx6Va4DVwMF3gFv0Os4DCQOINHKk78zMVjzs_DUXG2fCOeKXJdwEP6Z5j9zmaqv6jw-la6eR2DSq6S_cK3wMHbqvF5nJ8B7HwwD84GQrbH0Bxv-GCDdZa1OpW7gKJLE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.16+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up I give a mini classroom tour. If everything is really back to normal, then the kids will have access to get paper and supplies out of drawers. We'll see. Then we head outside to walk around the campus, practicing walking in a line, and see the sights - especially for the new to the school kids. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uBIun_U7tBB4oNL0nf1g3FG8qnChaGscZZKUoni_IignstOrVGtg6A9VNDzH8qPoDQY3wGz_6Df-CV-E-xOxUBn40Ge2dRQXtnPg2WxOGg7xMAUo1jP4dEfxcHNCxhR0QlUcV5vDHUk/s1092/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.35+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1092" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uBIun_U7tBB4oNL0nf1g3FG8qnChaGscZZKUoni_IignstOrVGtg6A9VNDzH8qPoDQY3wGz_6Df-CV-E-xOxUBn40Ge2dRQXtnPg2WxOGg7xMAUo1jP4dEfxcHNCxhR0QlUcV5vDHUk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.41.35+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcuf1AXO-oq7PHcV9fGibkCcpPzRPzxi2etKQz1dsOf8PoD_kbI-_2TPMaAmX_bnCylKzqYvw4OiOWHH9odZb_sYc0lTeB-0vi50qcdf-1Gfe0H2cQligy8Z-n1RGyLE67okpmbXXWaA/s1168/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.18+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="1168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcuf1AXO-oq7PHcV9fGibkCcpPzRPzxi2etKQz1dsOf8PoD_kbI-_2TPMaAmX_bnCylKzqYvw4OiOWHH9odZb_sYc0lTeB-0vi50qcdf-1Gfe0H2cQligy8Z-n1RGyLE67okpmbXXWaA/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.18+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We usually have some morning activities to attend, and when there is a moment we have our first read aloud.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2d8WOIEo0oxgqon8EdILUP3GmtEcG9EJt22KpKT3Nkm5SARazoi1JiwSFocoaKK1tcJYp8HPZZcncqGPY7w6PqC7YgalSdlKaCXFnxDTHRno7q5CsCbrkPbayNlBMdvZpuahGX-bTzs/s586/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.30+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2d8WOIEo0oxgqon8EdILUP3GmtEcG9EJt22KpKT3Nkm5SARazoi1JiwSFocoaKK1tcJYp8HPZZcncqGPY7w6PqC7YgalSdlKaCXFnxDTHRno7q5CsCbrkPbayNlBMdvZpuahGX-bTzs/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.30+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it's time to go over a bunch of Random Memes. I googled what I needed and added them to a powerpoint so they were all added to the same first day share. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY4ZuupmQzHqnnyD9Yj8WpR-xA8atVEDiXelRv1v6A0H5q2y1VKNDw61eW1W4HOetIPm6Cb-OmuhB2khnk0MQNHfXPWpjFdJyCYlg-5GEbcE78FoCG3CO6AV3olp0gwCqPFWl92dXSNs/s582/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.46+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY4ZuupmQzHqnnyD9Yj8WpR-xA8atVEDiXelRv1v6A0H5q2y1VKNDw61eW1W4HOetIPm6Cb-OmuhB2khnk0MQNHfXPWpjFdJyCYlg-5GEbcE78FoCG3CO6AV3olp0gwCqPFWl92dXSNs/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.43.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgki4-BnCoyGKNF1dT8HdhHUZ7W9GO40Mmt0YXvKVOTl5oAQpq4slQz2gbo9XESwC_FmI47SQgKj9a6XJt93o-4L1WiPLVlt-Lm9vzk1H_3W6oEIWFLXQorZc3sHOGWVIZU4Nml-2sCAtE/s1168/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.44.02+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the importance of paying attention...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0Btxq0NbicYItUqiYaU8FPZdGFvtW-nPaE7J05AmGM08QlEZpksNCwyJ1GR2-j4yc-cIs9apsrlJ8OA0vT9m2TFANoTYIN7GwrYi2hRQgGJYQJE6JOVHBit-sFGQk2mv3c2n2oXGWBI/s1184/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.08+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="1184" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0Btxq0NbicYItUqiYaU8FPZdGFvtW-nPaE7J05AmGM08QlEZpksNCwyJ1GR2-j4yc-cIs9apsrlJ8OA0vT9m2TFANoTYIN7GwrYi2hRQgGJYQJE6JOVHBit-sFGQk2mv3c2n2oXGWBI/w400-h149/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.08+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the importance of knowing that I don't do attitude or excuses... just tell the truth.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58WTm9bt3YuLUP8ZnksMeKdoIbI2X10-Mv-2BJS9r4ofKOx61VCkz_Yhq-ATC7R06ni0zTp-Y8oo9cwfivyAMrW3FmUH8WZH4CNODuZI_Vy-QZJsH0e3xwe1dq-KEnpiDgPSNiIWyY9M/s1180/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.16+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="1180" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58WTm9bt3YuLUP8ZnksMeKdoIbI2X10-Mv-2BJS9r4ofKOx61VCkz_Yhq-ATC7R06ni0zTp-Y8oo9cwfivyAMrW3FmUH8WZH4CNODuZI_Vy-QZJsH0e3xwe1dq-KEnpiDgPSNiIWyY9M/w400-h150/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.16+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After we go through the memes, then we have a chat about our class rules. To me, it all boils down to respect. Respect yourself, others, and our school. We brainstorm - sounds like/looks like for all 3 in groups, and then share aloud. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEF0GaQEL1gZ38YU7iyMTM3RaCS2_Zjn2EiwDjyOXYRBgk6bDflN2SgnJpuvgi4NLhzz6YSzGWVdns3pJKpQES0uqETPYkwD9N2sMF_-b3S74HC2VFCl7ofCzcGcXUUEkVEB3UkDiTrM/s1178/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.34+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="1178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKEF0GaQEL1gZ38YU7iyMTM3RaCS2_Zjn2EiwDjyOXYRBgk6bDflN2SgnJpuvgi4NLhzz6YSzGWVdns3pJKpQES0uqETPYkwD9N2sMF_-b3S74HC2VFCl7ofCzcGcXUUEkVEB3UkDiTrM/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.34+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We read Juice Box Bully, sign the pledge, and brainstorm what we want our classroom to be like.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2s_oF1QRjTRaBAz97g7DBQpyhFcKEklaKH8O6hnBATYCvy3Cq2MpyJB8x7vDvvG8I6w3yjV9-tHohEozN8c-0nCI1f-n4PvrxG6BsGmqDZL2RiLwuEFzp63RbBzsjKbIpOoFB1ZkBbHE/s1176/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.46+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="1176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2s_oF1QRjTRaBAz97g7DBQpyhFcKEklaKH8O6hnBATYCvy3Cq2MpyJB8x7vDvvG8I6w3yjV9-tHohEozN8c-0nCI1f-n4PvrxG6BsGmqDZL2RiLwuEFzp63RbBzsjKbIpOoFB1ZkBbHE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.46.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We go over Class Dojo and then brainstorm examples for our Class Motto: Work Hard and Be Kind.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78JwlLV2NFo6HMr57-m7Qipgf_k5qYeVQ2gy0LpJ6PQpN677QNu_QiGtlmfI2_PwlFHpstPBjqGcieD0SpSyigGZ8HylCaLl1bPYUILrZMeewyXZNETkRIfPWHV5H92kf2S0l8Cp3zJ4/s1174/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.14+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="1174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78JwlLV2NFo6HMr57-m7Qipgf_k5qYeVQ2gy0LpJ6PQpN677QNu_QiGtlmfI2_PwlFHpstPBjqGcieD0SpSyigGZ8HylCaLl1bPYUILrZMeewyXZNETkRIfPWHV5H92kf2S0l8Cp3zJ4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.14+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before lunch, we go over what are Houses, and then if we are able to meet we usually meet in the afternoon of the first day. Houses are when we mix up the kids, about 1/4 from each class, and then during that time we usually do our Social Emotional curriculum. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLYx4kRELkyVLZFCSlRP9rITym6tbVfmmXHd_47eIhhSrPVwTMW8ipY0ZBPVKZhA55QH1qO1dsl1WSAuUM1JmTsNBmvxAq6lY6ayvEegCl30U1LWQFVyaPmDyLcgXK0E-d0Xph4cHnQ0/s1184/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.24+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="1184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLYx4kRELkyVLZFCSlRP9rITym6tbVfmmXHd_47eIhhSrPVwTMW8ipY0ZBPVKZhA55QH1qO1dsl1WSAuUM1JmTsNBmvxAq6lY6ayvEegCl30U1LWQFVyaPmDyLcgXK0E-d0Xph4cHnQ0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.24+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really hope we are able to do this... but may have to push it out to later on in the year. We'll see...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBp1zd63m64OzYWOSo4IlZRWbF2kugjrxEIxOQiw4AzbyUx0WdxNwtluGVRMYbgyAs9KUXhx1NgsGjY4Av8mfOijouB3eBZw1n-6KBTsrTT69-3WFPqnT_zCqQ56yW47eG669LXvKI_A/s580/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.51+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBp1zd63m64OzYWOSo4IlZRWbF2kugjrxEIxOQiw4AzbyUx0WdxNwtluGVRMYbgyAs9KUXhx1NgsGjY4Av8mfOijouB3eBZw1n-6KBTsrTT69-3WFPqnT_zCqQ56yW47eG669LXvKI_A/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-20+at+1.47.51+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Afternoon, we take our <u>Important Book</u> list from the morning and create an art project with our hand.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that's how we usually end our time together. Quick reminders at the end about supply donations, paperwork, and class codes. Hope this helps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" style="text-align: left;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-28874176675569040242021-07-21T09:00:00.051-07:002021-07-21T09:00:00.271-07:00My First Week Plan<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u-GjKXtitblMU8w2Dq4cFjrQ32VvCYyJ4PcqiMhrTfQ0Vpfd0f6Qw47fURfnwzvSCftDmuzFP0CFZa55GCWbwwtLR9EeTl_Nee0_DPF3I9HJ6sR1zTGxAJCcFAg_8tdeYPU25TvldeI/s1194/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.38.50+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u-GjKXtitblMU8w2Dq4cFjrQ32VvCYyJ4PcqiMhrTfQ0Vpfd0f6Qw47fURfnwzvSCftDmuzFP0CFZa55GCWbwwtLR9EeTl_Nee0_DPF3I9HJ6sR1zTGxAJCcFAg_8tdeYPU25TvldeI/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.38.50+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>A couple of years ago I shared this picture over here and wrote about my first week plans. I have one post for <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2019/07/first-week-of-school-team-building-and.html" target="_blank">Teamwork and Growth Mindset</a> activities, and another post for first week <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2019/07/first-week-of-school-purposeful-mentor.html" target="_blank">Mentor Texts</a>. Check out those links if you want. :) <br /><br />I wanted to share how this has morphed into my current plan for the first week. Most of it is still the same, but I have changed a bit too. This isn't everything, but these are my goals for the days that first week. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">First Day of School:</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBC1QlbD9Bz7ESSvKvevJl2ph1DZ8wIby-YYzMOALnxiNS2ZyOrUV-CgL2CgVBiW2NbaAN_oAvImVr2vE-SESD594nJz4fh4PZAuq77RS5kHcJvxyL3PKTDNmh54CECmv9_qYOpAqt8iU/s2418/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.56.19+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="2418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBC1QlbD9Bz7ESSvKvevJl2ph1DZ8wIby-YYzMOALnxiNS2ZyOrUV-CgL2CgVBiW2NbaAN_oAvImVr2vE-SESD594nJz4fh4PZAuq77RS5kHcJvxyL3PKTDNmh54CECmv9_qYOpAqt8iU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.56.19+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*First Day Powerpoint: On the first day my brain is usually scattered with a lot of things to go over, and sometimes I forget the simplest thing... like recess. A few years ago I made up a powerpoint with everything on it. I'll share about it more in another post. Then I just click through the day. Sometimes I don't even share the slides with the kids, it's just my checklist so I cover what I need to cover. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1wmDiYtZM6uNhxBPXd8IMtqMwZHFaV-coGcePHDNUoWUdi7l3b7IfXlap2W12o04YaqYVPljZydP56FkHb3QnATVvI5G7qcOlb0hlEXJnbk90jCd9YSnuL1gAgeVD4UnAorWO6iw1kk/s730/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.57.29+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="542" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1wmDiYtZM6uNhxBPXd8IMtqMwZHFaV-coGcePHDNUoWUdi7l3b7IfXlap2W12o04YaqYVPljZydP56FkHb3QnATVvI5G7qcOlb0hlEXJnbk90jCd9YSnuL1gAgeVD4UnAorWO6iw1kk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.57.29+AM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Read Aloud (am): <u>The Important Book</u> and hand art project. They trace their hands and then decorate the paper with whatever colors, words, and pictures that describe them, then they cut them out. These get hung around our window for the year, reminding them about how participation is important. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: Letter to me - Kids share what they already know about 5th grade, what they want me to know about them, and what they are looking forward to.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsJ80oy4XZrMHe3OYjxGpi6gSCCx263ZIs8IwSX_pSUhpNeyY1mHfm5ewlIkgy8Wzo8ZkIDjcnDKsFL0EgDZ2Rn-UdYIitoz8oQqWft0aHCbeBgeGiXG-xX0ktljMgVJKwxtjrYzmL8A/s468/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.58.17+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsJ80oy4XZrMHe3OYjxGpi6gSCCx263ZIs8IwSX_pSUhpNeyY1mHfm5ewlIkgy8Wzo8ZkIDjcnDKsFL0EgDZ2Rn-UdYIitoz8oQqWft0aHCbeBgeGiXG-xX0ktljMgVJKwxtjrYzmL8A/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.58.17+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*After lunch read aloud (pm): <u>Juice Box Bully</u> and taking the pledge - they sign their names around the pledge and it makes an instant poster for our class. I like keeping the visual up all year.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Brainstorm rules for our classroom - what are most important? I have a bunch of memes in that first day powerpoint that I share before we brainstorm.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Class Motto - Work Hard, Be Kind. We have a class discussion and then we brainstorm on another poster that is then hung up. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: Student Survey link - Last year I put a student survey into Survey Monkey - asked about their favorites - books, ice cream flavors, home life, hobbies, sports, etc. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">2nd Day:</h3><div>*Morning Meeting - What are 4 wishes you would make? We also go over what our typical morning meeting will entail. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxjMsRIucD46mrpBQzn9wtEIWU9RYRodrTRavYa-UYHH-rC1a6rzpbWok32wfvBnhKj9Uc2t2Ns6T6Owk_m3Uv_Ps13oPFzLqLDztd87IVaNb6aV1hCXSFkJ3a2-QDFITScX-mZn0ZAE/s596/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.59.39+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxjMsRIucD46mrpBQzn9wtEIWU9RYRodrTRavYa-UYHH-rC1a6rzpbWok32wfvBnhKj9Uc2t2Ns6T6Owk_m3Uv_Ps13oPFzLqLDztd87IVaNb6aV1hCXSFkJ3a2-QDFITScX-mZn0ZAE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+7.59.39+AM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Read Aloud - <u>Rock Paper Scissors</u> and discussion about teamwork</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCf6a5sYTiv34jlkDCPXdqGYLFAOZhIPNX6BDQZAP8mZR-23I1qoLkooHxp4XtZ55ISLRaPkgc_fhe088bBdgsDJhEwSDalrbSXH2HmkUebgGF99dfkgqaqa_s_yu_vURULQCQ8yQcF7g/s1472/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.21.18+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCf6a5sYTiv34jlkDCPXdqGYLFAOZhIPNX6BDQZAP8mZR-23I1qoLkooHxp4XtZ55ISLRaPkgc_fhe088bBdgsDJhEwSDalrbSXH2HmkUebgGF99dfkgqaqa_s_yu_vURULQCQ8yQcF7g/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.21.18+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-AM-POEM-FREEBIE-2561169" target="_blank">I am Poem</a> and then volunteers share. I collect from everyone whether they share or not. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz3tA9nfycObFz4zhP-KJcuzlN4bUjDLlCxxm_If_da5toYi-7TODKZa_tztMo6NPFCcfmAehasTFyqmYQM4q3S3r5R_t9Rk0gWWf9bF7H1LaSdRQfzMGwoSTq32Dtp_kx_D7q0BtGAM/s1746/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.02.10+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz3tA9nfycObFz4zhP-KJcuzlN4bUjDLlCxxm_If_da5toYi-7TODKZa_tztMo6NPFCcfmAehasTFyqmYQM4q3S3r5R_t9Rk0gWWf9bF7H1LaSdRQfzMGwoSTq32Dtp_kx_D7q0BtGAM/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.02.10+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJWin195kU" target="_blank">Engineering Process Crash Course Kids</a>: We watch the video and go over the process - we make a poster for our science board, and they write it in their Science Notebook.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pir2H9ia2xaBZV13034Nc1Tg046djXYYSgY9mF5lWWvnnM_28Vcf5KVOavE3ASCYpDt6QvAJkh3fV2X-FaA17bxtxc3zHa5yRMVTX5isKbGdx0PbRpX4lJokMG6v5u6XfmLmAtDYIcA/s844/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.14.39+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="844" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pir2H9ia2xaBZV13034Nc1Tg046djXYYSgY9mF5lWWvnnM_28Vcf5KVOavE3ASCYpDt6QvAJkh3fV2X-FaA17bxtxc3zHa5yRMVTX5isKbGdx0PbRpX4lJokMG6v5u6XfmLmAtDYIcA/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.14.39+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*STEM Engineering Activity: They need a piece of paper and scissors, then work with teammates to figure out how to recreate the picture. I use this <a href="https://blog.classcreator.io/teaching-kids-to-struggle-growthmindset/" target="_blank">website</a> to help with the lesson. </div><div><br /></div><div>*I Like My Neighbor Who Game: We get up and moving, learning about each other. Chairs in a circle around edges of room, one chair missing. Whoever without a chair says, "I like my neighbor who __ (example: is wearing tie shoes)" and only those kids would switch seats. Then the new person would come up with another unifying factor - has a sibling, likes to read, is in 5th grade... and they keep playing. They LOVE this game, and they love it when their teacher plays too. This is what kept us sane last year during distance learning, we played it a lot the last 5 minutes of each day, turning on cameras to show unity. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNPI2UYftDhmdltkN_yOLVYVvXva6wT63QfO0Z7EljGSWsnOopOZkDjA7DceugsVHymHjEeVJtQBS7xNIkcyfS-CT-8beg9H2PU6_DSWlW3AL96RlaKWqYTdIoRPk-gAT6KlwkZQzmIU/s1462/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.23.20+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNPI2UYftDhmdltkN_yOLVYVvXva6wT63QfO0Z7EljGSWsnOopOZkDjA7DceugsVHymHjEeVJtQBS7xNIkcyfS-CT-8beg9H2PU6_DSWlW3AL96RlaKWqYTdIoRPk-gAT6KlwkZQzmIU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.23.20+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Year-Long-Review-Task-Cards-Scoot-Game-3126168" target="_blank">Math 4th grade review</a>: I have task cards that I stick around the room, and we practice the Scoot rules. Kids create a grid on their copy paper, and they scoot around to the different cards, answering math questions from last year. They write their name on the paper, and we go over it afterward so they can check their work, then they turn in their papers so I can get a glance at what they remember. It's not anything official, but it does help with learning procedures and expectations. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: District ELA Pretest</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">3rd Day:</h3><div>*Meeting - How can we show kindness to others?</div><div><br /></div><div>*Toilet Paper Time! - Pass around rolls of TP and they take how much they think they will need. This gets silly... After everyone has their amount, they need to share a fact about themselves for each square of TP. You can do this whole class or in small groups - usually I do small groups due to time, then everyone shares one fact they learned about their table mates. It leads to a nice discussion about group work - that discussions need to have everyone contributing, but that one person shouldn't hog the entire conversation. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Set up our ELA notebook - Reading vs. Writing: We label the tops of some pages in our notebook. In the Reading section we write the different strategies and skills on the top of a page, so we can fill them in when we are reviewing. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9PYHKZkhc5J4QuNrKCX44Rh1e6YVvqMqKTVVISRQX-fwptyB1LuJBQ41BxICu-ZbysFfgAxXgjGgy_uqTGnolvWrTIqrBU-kWbK5IgNCB2Yu_fwWZMnvhGbBv87KUF3x_1Q1pTBnYLs/s486/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.00.58+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="374" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9PYHKZkhc5J4QuNrKCX44Rh1e6YVvqMqKTVVISRQX-fwptyB1LuJBQ41BxICu-ZbysFfgAxXgjGgy_uqTGnolvWrTIqrBU-kWbK5IgNCB2Yu_fwWZMnvhGbBv87KUF3x_1Q1pTBnYLs/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.00.58+AM.png" /></a></div><div>*Reading: We start reading <u>Frindle</u> and go over Setting and Character.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFWu9bpq15qrCWO0A8PdocZnC-1WbhlJqzMCytwdMGq_a8mLQT1Bbtgwq7xTpRCOzIj1cl-8a3wh2ytRP4e5sLh74y8T56GEz2nXhk-RYbGmZaswiJP5Aksbb6V5UR4ZmXEsG7XvWIOs/s550/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.00.23+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFWu9bpq15qrCWO0A8PdocZnC-1WbhlJqzMCytwdMGq_a8mLQT1Bbtgwq7xTpRCOzIj1cl-8a3wh2ytRP4e5sLh74y8T56GEz2nXhk-RYbGmZaswiJP5Aksbb6V5UR4ZmXEsG7XvWIOs/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.00.23+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Mentor Sentence: The <u>Golden Rule</u> - we start our first Mentor Sentence (from <a href="https://www.ideasbyjivey.com/master-mentor-sentences/" target="_blank">Jessica Ivey</a>) and fill in the notebook. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Summary Writing: We go over expectations for summaries and add them in our notebook.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Math Book Look Through - What do you notice? Does it look like fourth grade? What's the same?</div><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: District Math Pretest</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy97_1jRxCNZ2yf7EdKi7nUneJwmOc-PzVcO-a2wpc2vc1BBtI2HQUE31gCrvTc7fMsp6x_z3y3ed_BQBl8YrvVQKxNYeuJIK8ugNBZcrN_2whPcYukfs1aqSYRJwUSeHQVl53s41mXrk/s1486/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.36.59+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="1486" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy97_1jRxCNZ2yf7EdKi7nUneJwmOc-PzVcO-a2wpc2vc1BBtI2HQUE31gCrvTc7fMsp6x_z3y3ed_BQBl8YrvVQKxNYeuJIK8ugNBZcrN_2whPcYukfs1aqSYRJwUSeHQVl53s41mXrk/w200-h195/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.36.59+AM.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihON-1l7cWEi5drdlc6_agJp8yFcFlnQgZokPPBOdqwmc13EWDZPbxb_2A2Rxr9t-mvXmxDlRIsFAiEysRtbVBtcl3B5KnnSZyJgAgF9B3HRf-jhemeA4ETU5naQwGooeo2fmrQF4-5NQ/s1528/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.38.29+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="1408" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihON-1l7cWEi5drdlc6_agJp8yFcFlnQgZokPPBOdqwmc13EWDZPbxb_2A2Rxr9t-mvXmxDlRIsFAiEysRtbVBtcl3B5KnnSZyJgAgF9B3HRf-jhemeA4ETU5naQwGooeo2fmrQF4-5NQ/w184-h200/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.38.29+AM.png" width="184" /></a></div><br /> </div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*Game: Would you Rather. I have the set of cards from the game in my classroom, and I also picked up a couple of TPT powerpoint slides for even more options - one from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Would-You-Rather-This-or-That-Back-to-School-5949100" target="_blank">Hollie Griffith</a> and one from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/BACK-TO-SCHOOL-GET-TO-KNOW-YOU-GOOGLE-SLIDES-WOULD-YOU-RATHER-6893290" target="_blank">DiGiGoods</a>. Past years' classes have loved this game. It's fun to have them get up and the kids have to move from one side of the classroom to the other depending on their answer. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">4th Day:</h3><div>*Morning Meeting - What is your favorite fall activity?</div><div><br /></div><div>Reading Materials (Wonders) Look Through - What do you notice? What will we use? What are the expectations? What is the same as 4th grade?</div><div><br /></div><div>*Math Notebook: Set up math notebook with affirmations on the first couple of pages, then create a multiplication table inside.</div><div><br /></div><div>*First Math Lesson and continue <u>Frindle</u></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JAlVXz0ADu3d7JAhwJ1tuqmPsUAvCgqDGNg8-0M58ODG1uPvlD5t4mbI9hduKhyuQ6v2825jvcZhCHf1X8LJWIaM73BGdNkdxKwqI4GSJrKPA5LjSF4ow2qx4hyPIw0DcV5zHkM_1Zg/s736/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.10.15+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="736" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JAlVXz0ADu3d7JAhwJ1tuqmPsUAvCgqDGNg8-0M58ODG1uPvlD5t4mbI9hduKhyuQ6v2825jvcZhCHf1X8LJWIaM73BGdNkdxKwqI4GSJrKPA5LjSF4ow2qx4hyPIw0DcV5zHkM_1Zg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.10.15+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Cactus Lesson: Growth Mindset - I have artificial cacti around my entire room as reminders of this lesson. We read about cacti and connect them to growth mindset. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Can-you-Learn-From-a-Cactus-A-Growth-Mindset-Close-Read-Activity-3350443?st=d2063cf9d194515f30e5c023f36d3e0f" target="_blank">Fancy Free in 4th</a> has a great lesson I use, and then we brainstorm goals for the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Paper Chain Growth Mindset Challenge: Kids work in teams to take a single paper and make the longest chain possible. This works on discussion and it is a team competition, all in good fun. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">5th Day of 5th Grade:</h3><div>*Partner Walks and Reflections: On Friday mornings the kids come in and I use Class Dojo to make partners. Partners switch from week to week for the kids to mix up. We have a lawn right outside our room that I instruct the kids to walk around as they talk over their reflections for this week. </div><div>What is something you are proud of? </div><div>What is something you learned? </div><div>What is a goal for next week?</div><div>They can both have a chance to share in one lap. It takes about 5 minutes. Then they come in and we go over it together. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Essential Question Grid: On my whiteboard we have a chart of Essential Questions, I Can statements, and I Know I Can Because... Fridays are the day we go over the I Know I Cans. Table groups discuss, and then they share out. Sometimes I have the kids write on post its individually, sometimes as a group. But this is when we fill it in. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJd1K2LLl3KKkTVGqGNiVMEcJw4Wr3A71qi0UbSZUiJPaKzDhrNU7wak3Aln-Jj59syBkKdMNlbDcWPdW6ox4LgFBSXkgcVMqv7_AWStobal8fo_7wHA7-8HMR3dO-L6rKakFWglb3Vc/s1486/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.28.49+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJd1K2LLl3KKkTVGqGNiVMEcJw4Wr3A71qi0UbSZUiJPaKzDhrNU7wak3Aln-Jj59syBkKdMNlbDcWPdW6ox4LgFBSXkgcVMqv7_AWStobal8fo_7wHA7-8HMR3dO-L6rKakFWglb3Vc/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-19+at+8.28.49+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Escape-Room-3969351" target="_blank">Back to School Escape Room</a>: Another teamwork challenge with 4 different tasks to tackle. This is new this year, but I'm super excited to see them do it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4a4W1wyfMO6tr7iPYSwu7X6QNuUmV2XZmMzOxe2v-jvJZ8TreWowJfYZArl-5Ol_ebCCyTrFuQynDCYDpUtj53O7193f7VUYUp1KupHFDEolwnrAYdlcm-wO7g82wIa3voAcGkh8zjI/s826/Screen+Shot+2021-04-10+at+8.44.03+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="730" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4a4W1wyfMO6tr7iPYSwu7X6QNuUmV2XZmMzOxe2v-jvJZ8TreWowJfYZArl-5Ol_ebCCyTrFuQynDCYDpUtj53O7193f7VUYUp1KupHFDEolwnrAYdlcm-wO7g82wIa3voAcGkh8zjI/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-04-10+at+8.44.03+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*Book Tasting!!! During recess, lunch, or PE (whenever there is time), I set up our Book Tasting. All the materials came from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Tasting-Introduce-Your-Students-to-New-Books-Distance-Learning-2741616?st=7dab362deb3ccdbb170e3b038a813a82" target="_blank">Joanne Miller.</a> We go over our favorite genres, and then I give them time to look through my books. Last year with distance we did it all through our anthology, this next year I don't know yet if they will be able to touch the same materials. But somehow we will be doing it.</div><div><br /></div><div>*40 Book Challenge and Class Library Grand Opening - We go over the challenge for the year, I introduce Book Talks, Book Beads, and the goals. We create a class graph of favorite genres, and I let them choose 3 books to have at their desk at all times. Reading is our go to when there is any waiting involved. </div><div><br /></div><div>*SS Book Look Through - What do you notice? What are expectations for the SS Notebook?</div><div><br /></div><div>*Independent Work: Letter to Self - What do they want to accomplish this year? They write it down and get it back at the end of the year. What promises can they make to themselves? </div><div><br /></div><div>*Fun Friday: Yep, first week everyone better be able to participate. We go over options if they have everything done. Lots of STEM stuff. Still waiting to hear what they will be allowed to do this year. What they are allowed to do together, vs have to do alone? What materials they are allowed to touch? We'll see...</div><div><br /></div><div>Okay - this is a general outline of my first week. We usually also have an assembly with admin, have to go pick up our textbooks, and practice procedures a ton. I hope that we are allowed to start House groups again too, where we mix up the entire grade level into groups we call Houses. We usually kick that off the first week too, those every other week meetings are when we go over our Social Emotional curriculum. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope it helps someone!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-27807306314371416272021-07-19T09:00:00.025-07:002021-07-19T09:00:00.264-07:00Summer Prepping... Random Classroom Projects<div>Today I wanted to share some randomness of old Instagram pictures of projects that I do at the end of summer to prep for the new year. Super simple stuff, that I can handle when my brain is starting to ramp up to stress levels. These are old pictures because I still need to prep them for this upcoming year... when I have motivation to head to the store...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZv0yXh6_j3Way4mleW9uN5896aXLnF1g0nn_9TFE8XrR93aOOq_7L3Qi3BsT7LzovO4NSCk722c1pTYNEyJK0H6O8B2I_zJM0COb4cXntMoFCyAWkeV-gwPonXZnNW123_3x0kDRWXo/s1190/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.31.51+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZv0yXh6_j3Way4mleW9uN5896aXLnF1g0nn_9TFE8XrR93aOOq_7L3Qi3BsT7LzovO4NSCk722c1pTYNEyJK0H6O8B2I_zJM0COb4cXntMoFCyAWkeV-gwPonXZnNW123_3x0kDRWXo/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.31.51+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like making a new set of these participation pencil sticks each year. Do I really need them? No, not really. But they make me smile every time I use them to pull a stick. They are really easy to prep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Items to gather: popsicle sticks, mustard yellow craft paint, rose pink craft paint, and a sharpie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paint the middle of the stick yellow, then go back and do one end pink - leaving room for the sharpie detail. It takes maybe 15 minutes when I get going. I add names and class numbers later on when that is ready. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iubUIXqivU6YatRTu5A2zVp4ruSWpCqC7Kn0yYUnnQPtVsIcHwfJzLbBfyzae4d6u80KRe3oNOn5jdSYzZaixDU5TJewYpyi-1_OeVWbSqBtk8yCxsnoS3U1bs3SBXViE3Ifcj3Q2NQ/s1194/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.33.18+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iubUIXqivU6YatRTu5A2zVp4ruSWpCqC7Kn0yYUnnQPtVsIcHwfJzLbBfyzae4d6u80KRe3oNOn5jdSYzZaixDU5TJewYpyi-1_OeVWbSqBtk8yCxsnoS3U1bs3SBXViE3Ifcj3Q2NQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.33.18+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also like to do this to my sets of new markers. I only buy markers for groups to use, one set for fall, another set for spring. I take all the markers out of the box, and then use duct tape at the caps to tightly hold them together. See how the tape is attached? I LOVE doing it this way, because the tape makes the set stick together all year long... and it's very easy to know if the markers aren't tightly closed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another project that I do while watching TV is making up my new Book Bead pipe cleaners. I only need black pipe cleaners and black pony beads to prep. I stick the pony bead about 1 inch on an end, then twist the cleaner so it's attached. I fold over tiny address labels around the stem with class numbers. This helps us to figure out what pipe cleaner belongs to which kid. Then they are ready for my mason jars at school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHSu2Yn8Shh5NLPYjNxqMQYoTZUZdbQb7-WafnAbSBS0qGzvM7EeKhAMlcmwiTTW1otQeiHcr_uqRA-TzCFIvFaKVgP7RFy09EU61RqBOFbUQKx8voVt3bKdJXFHx8Um1uoOn6YV7yyM/s1194/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+9.48.16+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="1194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHSu2Yn8Shh5NLPYjNxqMQYoTZUZdbQb7-WafnAbSBS0qGzvM7EeKhAMlcmwiTTW1otQeiHcr_uqRA-TzCFIvFaKVgP7RFy09EU61RqBOFbUQKx8voVt3bKdJXFHx8Um1uoOn6YV7yyM/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+9.48.16+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, one last thing that I do when I'm daydreaming about the new year is create a basic template of my classroom. The things that I can't move around - like the counter, doors, whiteboard, etc... After I have the things that I can't move, or that I know I don't want to move, I make copies of the plan so I can draw my different desk, table, and bookshelf arrangements without having to redraw everything. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgln0HUeb0MVTD5NijZpiFzXK5Vq9iDCIHemWQJhyyFo4gfiPsHxJnSfpu96_hMMy3ZuoHW1uqCr-4EBLACzbGPMnmFPqL8sUzgqI6dHsdbQj39I-3HbQkJMliEXgcbE-zftKOjDgoSU/s1188/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.36.56+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgln0HUeb0MVTD5NijZpiFzXK5Vq9iDCIHemWQJhyyFo4gfiPsHxJnSfpu96_hMMy3ZuoHW1uqCr-4EBLACzbGPMnmFPqL8sUzgqI6dHsdbQj39I-3HbQkJMliEXgcbE-zftKOjDgoSU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-14+at+7.36.56+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I haven't done much on Instagram in over a year, but at least the old pictures remind me of what I have done. Here's my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilovemyclassroom/" target="_blank">IG link</a> if you want to go through my old feed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope this helps, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div><br /><br /><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-50070205212230865062021-07-16T09:00:00.103-07:002021-07-16T09:00:00.274-07:00I Love Lamination... It's that time of year, the chance to cover all the paper with plastic... again... At least they will remain durable over the next year. :) <div><br /></div><div>I wanted to share what I've been busy laminating. I still need to cut them out, but I do have some shows recorded to watch over the coming weeks. i.e. It's a boring job...</div><div><br /></div><div>For this coming year, I have those <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/07/whiteboard-signs-easy-summer-project.html" target="_blank">whiteboard signs</a>, I showed them to you last week.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoahIr1RbpGYdYiZs9CCF-n3qAslpaScEEiEfugWez7h74G2jyiJT9E2VP20w7MKuz1u_SYREA2T5PDZby_9usBWKJkZyfrlwFeDob923DCjumhSfYHDDE5G_ESpuqDeZb_oQshPC0LU/s2044/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.43.11+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="2044" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoahIr1RbpGYdYiZs9CCF-n3qAslpaScEEiEfugWez7h74G2jyiJT9E2VP20w7MKuz1u_SYREA2T5PDZby_9usBWKJkZyfrlwFeDob923DCjumhSfYHDDE5G_ESpuqDeZb_oQshPC0LU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.43.11+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I also have prepped some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Getting-to-Know-You-Activities-2753755" target="_blank">Game cards by Katelyn's Learning Studio</a> for quick access.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGH3gfcJmYsgg6RyUyPjyKzgwv3XGowU-F4saJJq1cVXq0bHMFdYIRit5E5h1x4xbalz0yIzb2lGJeNO2uEHlLVxT_TcDU05b1jEDzqynsf0sSBxbiSKCCwg6WTqiIoEkSyAJfW5U4Ww/s1556/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.10.04+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGH3gfcJmYsgg6RyUyPjyKzgwv3XGowU-F4saJJq1cVXq0bHMFdYIRit5E5h1x4xbalz0yIzb2lGJeNO2uEHlLVxT_TcDU05b1jEDzqynsf0sSBxbiSKCCwg6WTqiIoEkSyAJfW5U4Ww/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.10.04+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And a set of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Revised-Blooms-Taxonomy-Question-Stems-for-Key-Ring-740811" target="_blank">Bloom's Questions by Kim Miller.</a> These are for me to use as a reference. Sometimes I need a little help making sure my questioning goes deep. </div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJaMIjjWuXxylafdyE0JyDM4R73gvJJbTcsCs6RKq20qEzc7oJam83EdpKKEWuF7JihLfHmiWSmeJkisw4gcQxbE9nx4siexALZbZI942_KrWOGHyZe1l-XJkw-B0EWL7XpvQyG-1bsQ/s1406/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.02.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJaMIjjWuXxylafdyE0JyDM4R73gvJJbTcsCs6RKq20qEzc7oJam83EdpKKEWuF7JihLfHmiWSmeJkisw4gcQxbE9nx4siexALZbZI942_KrWOGHyZe1l-XJkw-B0EWL7XpvQyG-1bsQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.02.25+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I grabbed some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Talking-Stems-3401738" target="_blank">Math Sentence Stems from Keep Your Chin Up</a> to add to my bulletin board.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSMFBhxkdP0lk0CScg09_jhYj26Zk-4p4YBV75WUBdRvvtrfhOyqd6f8YKD6CO-asZ1kIo4ScRV023IyJi_e94pDy04BdwzLbgMOEjqKA1zCsk3W2wXykAD4ZnjNtqJND1m87tYSrDJY/s1462/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.08.19+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="1462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSMFBhxkdP0lk0CScg09_jhYj26Zk-4p4YBV75WUBdRvvtrfhOyqd6f8YKD6CO-asZ1kIo4ScRV023IyJi_e94pDy04BdwzLbgMOEjqKA1zCsk3W2wXykAD4ZnjNtqJND1m87tYSrDJY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.08.19+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I'm still waiting on my class list, then I will update name tags, and laminate those as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are other things in my classroom that were laminated long ago that are still in perfect shape, hanging on my walls and ready for a quick dust when it's time to head back into the classroom. Wanted to share, in case you were looking for ideas of things to prep...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSYPzxNurNNOeQKjye8LfAxsP9j92_Ffu34qzMP7krwZGf1beWMXMAPcGzp6G5hm4ZoQXzyddi3GuaqoLK4g-AaCinN_rs7VZY-Fj15ix_hRr_FMooC_B0GLGlfBOuej1uT5pnIFOhfw/s1766/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.39.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1766" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSYPzxNurNNOeQKjye8LfAxsP9j92_Ffu34qzMP7krwZGf1beWMXMAPcGzp6G5hm4ZoQXzyddi3GuaqoLK4g-AaCinN_rs7VZY-Fj15ix_hRr_FMooC_B0GLGlfBOuej1uT5pnIFOhfw/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.39.25+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I have pictures of all the covers of my read aloud novels laminated to hang up as we read them throughout the year. I shared how to do it back on this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ewYvchiFD/" target="_blank">post</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I use these <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Voice-Level-Mode-Posters-4608293" target="_blank">Voice Levels by Fourth Grade Flair</a> on my board at the beginning of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLE6X4yoEnObJZ3jfIGjvQjF3rBc8hY4A_JUaxfZ9somWjckvf5If_b1p4hbpuweR7qRz6JhUQlWW-i9Bl3VxyLtSv1xcz_UCAnrjgjCBpomzUnjBQEYI3iDNO2WSJB9dfqnlJHMVXEr4/s1500/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.15.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLE6X4yoEnObJZ3jfIGjvQjF3rBc8hY4A_JUaxfZ9somWjckvf5If_b1p4hbpuweR7qRz6JhUQlWW-i9Bl3VxyLtSv1xcz_UCAnrjgjCBpomzUnjBQEYI3iDNO2WSJB9dfqnlJHMVXEr4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.15.17+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I have these <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Class-Dojo-Growth-Mindset-Circles-2392099" target="_blank">Class Dojo growth mindset signs by Whale-come to Elementary</a> right inside my door. My students seem to always like Class Dojo animals...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlA4_EpTIo_Gd1FKy8z3GQBaDQON5KnVF1m_-zUBigQ8nQabHWJpq85WEJQIAN-dW_evxNka_Ktb6QvuFJGDOW3FBijk4u9jQ8py9ulwbLSUUoRNUo5MMsWxYAakViJo0-C_9hj_rdrY/s1394/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.34.20+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlA4_EpTIo_Gd1FKy8z3GQBaDQON5KnVF1m_-zUBigQ8nQabHWJpq85WEJQIAN-dW_evxNka_Ktb6QvuFJGDOW3FBijk4u9jQ8py9ulwbLSUUoRNUo5MMsWxYAakViJo0-C_9hj_rdrY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.34.20+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I have used these <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-2666861" target="_blank">Job cards by Lindsay Flood</a> for years - I have them taped on the side of my file cabinet, and we change out the jobs weekly. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDZPugL-c9NqtqaJTO0VPX31PGGTxXhmyChMkYwXdBO-w1QyQzrMz102uOEtgHVTVjP26DmGDSe1EmpqxtjbHOTu96_HI8gTIycqtYieYIvdFLiXVj2GFk_pqMAJKP3bMpy0-79vArFE/s1466/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.32.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="1466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDZPugL-c9NqtqaJTO0VPX31PGGTxXhmyChMkYwXdBO-w1QyQzrMz102uOEtgHVTVjP26DmGDSe1EmpqxtjbHOTu96_HI8gTIycqtYieYIvdFLiXVj2GFk_pqMAJKP3bMpy0-79vArFE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.32.27+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have all these <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5th-Grade-Math-Posters-2700805" target="_blank">Math Anchor Charts by Teaching and so Fourth</a> prepped, as a quick reminder. As a class we also come up with our own anchor chart to review our strategies for the units. I have the kids copy these into their Math comp. books. I hole punched on a corner, have a binder ring on them, and then hang them up on a magnetic curtain rod near our math board. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQrG2XXxlaoZtRGPAaBWRMiCjr8-2tvO3CTuds5C16TrSPNXy0baW9MV0Iw7Ws6ZoVNxhyphenhyphencpoiJOVH6S5INubG5_548W9woPaY6F0Smpp_jC5LD2iiraEJSC2MQy0hZpbeMdLACOP_As/s1416/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.25.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQrG2XXxlaoZtRGPAaBWRMiCjr8-2tvO3CTuds5C16TrSPNXy0baW9MV0Iw7Ws6ZoVNxhyphenhyphencpoiJOVH6S5INubG5_548W9woPaY6F0Smpp_jC5LD2iiraEJSC2MQy0hZpbeMdLACOP_As/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.25.09+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I also have a pre-made set of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Strategies-Anchor-Charts-and-Posters-1970924" target="_blank">ELA strategy anchor charts by The Stellar Teacher</a> prepped. These stay up on my board as a reminder, and they do copy them into their notebook as we go through them, but we do make our own anchor charts as well. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0Qc43i5gzm-PtQ5ruM3q2PHpANS5SuvaUFf2J14MqEFNq-IH5TiW8gM1bp2k3cqHl3FuDAgf3J5vZwpQfg5wlKKEIi4JhJPUy07eA_s5ZUFqBa6VXuSJ3B_Es9hgrWMbAfIDRsadFDI/s1476/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.28.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0Qc43i5gzm-PtQ5ruM3q2PHpANS5SuvaUFf2J14MqEFNq-IH5TiW8gM1bp2k3cqHl3FuDAgf3J5vZwpQfg5wlKKEIi4JhJPUy07eA_s5ZUFqBa6VXuSJ3B_Es9hgrWMbAfIDRsadFDI/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.28.23+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I have all my the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Greek-Latin-Roots-word-wall-cards-302657" target="_blank">Root cards by forkin4th</a> prepped. Then it's easy to throw up the certain ones that we learned that week in our spelling. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOMou27EckxfaWvHrA6-tkezAJnpGua_hn-xBDFnUrPe63M1hqBcuKm6SkeYWlyfZY5L4TyQnYGr9fKp6x5E91LtiJVDL2Gjc5OGuwItnjnRPlTXrfR0KXC2ZJv2Xmqwe4-1Ghc0I-9M/s1502/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.30.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOMou27EckxfaWvHrA6-tkezAJnpGua_hn-xBDFnUrPe63M1hqBcuKm6SkeYWlyfZY5L4TyQnYGr9fKp6x5E91LtiJVDL2Gjc5OGuwItnjnRPlTXrfR0KXC2ZJv2Xmqwe4-1Ghc0I-9M/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.30.21+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also have the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Language-Wall-Pieces-to-Build-Grammar-Skills-3692497">Grammar circles by Hello Fifth</a> to use with our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ideas-By-Jivey/Category/-x1f4d7-VOL-2-GRADES-3-5-MENTOR-TEXT-CURRICULUM-209789" target="_blank">Mentor Sentences by Jessica Ivey</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8bFKvEbiCk7xNE0295g_0GijmvbBgL_3T8YpfQJdaiOw_98Ex_k-k2dz2aWO7MI-rkb2c0V7xFmm-5kSS_SLd7MaX8NHH2IX_kF9WY6PmaugTQuFtCT1_YURQjlj0GLG23Ck__v7-6A/s1412/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.18.29+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="1412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8bFKvEbiCk7xNE0295g_0GijmvbBgL_3T8YpfQJdaiOw_98Ex_k-k2dz2aWO7MI-rkb2c0V7xFmm-5kSS_SLd7MaX8NHH2IX_kF9WY6PmaugTQuFtCT1_YURQjlj0GLG23Ck__v7-6A/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.18.29+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I have this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5th-Grade-Math-Task-Cards-BUNDLE-295858" target="_blank">entire math task card bundle from Jennifer Findley</a> prepped and in task card holders. It's a lot easier to prep this kind of thing (my opinion) during the summer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-wQPHfx0AjspbCkBuOHGhLp7QPKlS_V0Gh1MzDCz02NOHtO2dgkRuBbilVZWIVpsGChWAJUvrb_mXqhw_ZmkFd1XkBx7hPIBMcVh3J0FXA7u9FpQUihpJT29wncg5Hl9asqRIosTuuQ/s1456/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.22.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="1456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-wQPHfx0AjspbCkBuOHGhLp7QPKlS_V0Gh1MzDCz02NOHtO2dgkRuBbilVZWIVpsGChWAJUvrb_mXqhw_ZmkFd1XkBx7hPIBMcVh3J0FXA7u9FpQUihpJT29wncg5Hl9asqRIosTuuQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+4.22.34+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>So, yes, this year isn't at all as much as past years' prep. There's something to be said for finding things that work well that you can prep once and use a long time. A personal laminator is by far one of the best investments I've ever made for my classroom. </div><div><br /></div><div>I personally like the Purple Cow one the best. :) It has lasted the distance. </div><div><br /></div><div>What have you been laminating lately?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-20896459807868979882021-07-14T09:00:00.088-07:002021-07-14T09:00:00.278-07:00Helping My Future Self - Another BinderI think we have all established that I love binders. I'm a binder girl. I really like being organized.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGI_x0S0js1CVOLH4Y7dUvH1ArWEJUAlwNW_6osBsgig6sejeFALHL0gNOxa9aAVXKq_3h6w-CcQWqcFbUL3vV2i6gjY8b3R9CJoUjcMuUnORhOBRSvHMNb78utWkrBeVNx6bOUQOfzc/s2048/IMG_0636.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGI_x0S0js1CVOLH4Y7dUvH1ArWEJUAlwNW_6osBsgig6sejeFALHL0gNOxa9aAVXKq_3h6w-CcQWqcFbUL3vV2i6gjY8b3R9CJoUjcMuUnORhOBRSvHMNb78utWkrBeVNx6bOUQOfzc/s320/IMG_0636.heic" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Last year during distance learning I had 2 powerpoints continually being updated on my computer. One with all the weekly focuses (Essential questions and I can statements), and another with all the weekly checklists. Maybe you had the same kind of thing happening for your classroom? </div><div><br /></div><div>It was the very big reminder of everything we do on a weekly basis with and for our kids. I wrote down everything, meaning I had to preplan everything for the kids that couldn't log on to know what the class was doing. I gave them access. I kept track of everything. I call it being organized, my own kids might call it a little extreme... </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNQupZx9CpcCx6j0s_nXJsYq69uF4LFiWhEwvXng-7kz5t8g-SncA1cmBY_NpO3GeXF6_srHQkDezAFntkSS65I7HeqzCemR1RetoGQlhtPrWCFMDtXzmUuFrvyoAcOhIn9OvLuVQdLA/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+7.35.05+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="2048" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNQupZx9CpcCx6j0s_nXJsYq69uF4LFiWhEwvXng-7kz5t8g-SncA1cmBY_NpO3GeXF6_srHQkDezAFntkSS65I7HeqzCemR1RetoGQlhtPrWCFMDtXzmUuFrvyoAcOhIn9OvLuVQdLA/w320-h188/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+7.35.05+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>By Thursday of the week before, I would update our Virtual Checklist with all the must dos that the kids would have to turn in the following week. Each day there were reminders of independent activities to tackle and what needed to be turned in. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEtlcXHf8bXYy8KOVHse9e8MmcJdTlUZ7-CrM3ci2ytuVHsoWKceyeweye_RWtKwhcEvtU_D1YcGbi4uzo5chqZbuK7m0Y28f9HSaw5iRRR4EWJ36eyyv70Lm65t_ExCHcX3L1T28AhY/s2162/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+7.35.58+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="2162" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEtlcXHf8bXYy8KOVHse9e8MmcJdTlUZ7-CrM3ci2ytuVHsoWKceyeweye_RWtKwhcEvtU_D1YcGbi4uzo5chqZbuK7m0Y28f9HSaw5iRRR4EWJ36eyyv70Lm65t_ExCHcX3L1T28AhY/w320-h154/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+7.35.58+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I would also update the next week's Focus with our new Essential Questions and I Can Statements. Every Monday I would send both PDFs to my families via email and then go over them with the kids. The kids would fill in the I Know I Can Because... section on Fridays in their Color Teams. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdtIzffvQF9pY-5oixqt7ZG2K1g-ujEHSgUxQhwmsLowN1BGnbYvjBJktW3zGt2rAvp8bDj71qtv-CEACf3mFQu9QVgRMHFkvfbmVoBR0AkBc3JYMwKTVEiyL_svJvaTq7R43txyv-Os/s1760/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+7.05.26+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1760" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdtIzffvQF9pY-5oixqt7ZG2K1g-ujEHSgUxQhwmsLowN1BGnbYvjBJktW3zGt2rAvp8bDj71qtv-CEACf3mFQu9QVgRMHFkvfbmVoBR0AkBc3JYMwKTVEiyL_svJvaTq7R43txyv-Os/w320-h188/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+7.05.26+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I started thinking that having a print out of the Focus would be beneficial for when I have to update my whiteboard this year. I guess last year I helped my future self. So last week I printed them off and stuck them in sheet protectors in a new binder. I'm planning on keeping it handy at school when it's time to weekly update the board.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now where did I get all the essential questions?</div><div><br /></div><div>Math - My grade level team came up with the questions. It helped to focus us when we were planning out our common formative assessments, which also helps when we do intervention and mix up our classes for WIN time. </div><div><br /></div><div>STEM/Science - My district came up with them for each week of our units. Backwards planning to reach our goal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Social Studies - They are the essential questions that came with our curriculum, and then the I Cans are specific to the weekly lesson. </div><div><br /></div><div>Reading and Writing - I took what my kids needed via our units. Again backwards planning, what was the big picture, and adding a little each week to reach our goals.</div><div><br /></div><div>All the individual subject info is over in my <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2021/07/pacing-binder-easy-summer-project.html" target="_blank">Pacing Binder</a>. I showed that off last week. This is just a spin off with a weekly view, while that has everything by subject. There's a purpose for both. </div><div><br /></div><div>I know I stuck to typical pacing last year. Yes, I couldn't go as deep, and there wasn't time for as many examples or projects, but still the same pacing. So going into this next year, the essential questions and I can statements will be close to what I can expect again.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja94Yt7eSI-PBvIYqiCzBwrv4u0bzA9OckwthN9jTH4fBE4bwO4nLjUvY2mblk_LsME9KKgWCWhHlcBmGUUUpB_V7ceewPA4le5aM3Ci6e13ji6MpQDEvqksT4YBG5pKWFuVnzbqKrVnI/s1096/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+7.01.34+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja94Yt7eSI-PBvIYqiCzBwrv4u0bzA9OckwthN9jTH4fBE4bwO4nLjUvY2mblk_LsME9KKgWCWhHlcBmGUUUpB_V7ceewPA4le5aM3Ci6e13ji6MpQDEvqksT4YBG5pKWFuVnzbqKrVnI/w238-h320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+7.01.34+AM.png" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After all this printing, I started thinking of the Weekly Checklists that I made last year. What activities and page numbers, what formative check ins I had them do, what states/capitals we learned... It's all written down already based on the week of the year. Even the beginning of the year read alouds. So I printed off a set of those, and stuck them in those same page protectors so the weeks of both corresponded with each other. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixGO9RwPXrM5aTi6LAZksXzJxQPD1WHBVgxtY9TbQzH4Y5NdpOCiizY43QH3sWJpmsuiN_I2rjNFbF4s80XOmXug9xH3gvr4S3yINl7kdJSfrR8nvVpz649BD9bhy7AotNZNAx4zwpwk/s2048/IMG_0637.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixGO9RwPXrM5aTi6LAZksXzJxQPD1WHBVgxtY9TbQzH4Y5NdpOCiizY43QH3sWJpmsuiN_I2rjNFbF4s80XOmXug9xH3gvr4S3yINl7kdJSfrR8nvVpz649BD9bhy7AotNZNAx4zwpwk/s320/IMG_0637.heic" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I know I can't be alone in this, and maybe it can remind you of everything you also accomplished last year. For a while I just wanted to forget last year, it was so hard. We already know we learned a lot of our own strength and flexibility last year. We learned so much stuff, use that to help you. </div><div><br /></div><div>And if you didn't keep track last year, maybe you can keep track this year. Maybe a quick jot on a powerpoint this year can help you in the future. Help your future self too. Keep track of those essential questions and I Can statements that you spend way too much time perfecting. Use your lesson plan book from last year to remind you of what you accomplished. </div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, motivational speech over. I hope you have a wonderful day! <div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-65171931574040597332021-07-12T09:00:00.001-07:002021-07-12T09:00:00.240-07:00Balancing Home Stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66JKWmMCiW-fFoj_HpIYsVnuoUvqPXC2In0pWgl8t1ACoetM-qhQuIhVlngVpTBCHjviv-n75buOsWap_usn8Mp8PoYB-vKTTiNPgaw5b5dSqu5bSp9nSTX0SgXYEQm-Lf1FWtDxoTSc/s2048/IMG_0515.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66JKWmMCiW-fFoj_HpIYsVnuoUvqPXC2In0pWgl8t1ACoetM-qhQuIhVlngVpTBCHjviv-n75buOsWap_usn8Mp8PoYB-vKTTiNPgaw5b5dSqu5bSp9nSTX0SgXYEQm-Lf1FWtDxoTSc/s320/IMG_0515.heic" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When school is in session it can easily be hard for me to find balance. I pour the majority of my energy into it, which means the house stuff doesn’t always get done like I like. Then during summer and vacations my attention and time gets focused on the house and it becomes a peaceful place again. This last school year, as hard as it was, I found a plan that helped my family to live and thrive in our home. Wanted to share what’s been helping us. <div><br /></div><div>This last year, I learned to stop working at the end of contract time. </div><div><br /></div><div>I know, it's a shocker! It's one of those things that are hard to do, but it does get easier when you can learn to say, "I'll finish this tomorrow." It gets easier when you make it a habit. My sanity was important, so I learned to say no. I learned to give myself a break. I learned that I need to give myself a breather. I learned that it's okay to let some things move to the next day. I was reminded that I don't get paid after contract hours, my sanity deserves a rest, and family deserves my best. </div><div><br /></div><div>So at 3:30 pm most days, I say most because it didn't happen every day, I closed the laptop or the grade book, stood up, and walked away. Then I did something for me - I took a walk or read my book, I listened to music and enjoyed my backyard, I painted and then I spent time with my family... I switched to me mode, before mom mode, before being focused on the house. It was amazing how much I could accomplish when I took the time to recharge. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope I remember that in few weeks when school starts again.</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought the <a href="https://shop.passionatepennypincher.com" target="_blank">PPP home planner</a> back in January to help me. I got the hard copy, but there is also a pdf to print. They've also now added a digital copy. It's a home cleaning checklist in a planner format. It’s broken up by things to do each day. 2-3 things instead of trying to tackle it all on the weekend. It’s given us back our days, and Sunday is really a time to rest. As a family we get those couple of items done per day. My boys are older and are also trying to earn a little extra cash, so the list is my go to for their chores. If life gets too busy, we catch up when we can. It created a peaceful place to be. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each day there are reminders about exercise, Bible reading, doing some laundry, tidying up the main rooms, and tackling the kitchen, etc. There are checklists to keep track. I love a good checklist. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each week there are reminders about vacuuming, meal planning, mopping, dusting, deep cleaning certain things, bathrooms, taking out the trash, etc. But only 2-3 each day so it’s not overwhelming. Everything still gets done. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are also overall projects for each week - like backing up pictures, that rotate 2x a year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, this isn't an ad, just wanted to share what’s helped my family. Hope you have a great day!<br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-7651109418857997012021-07-09T09:00:00.111-07:002021-07-09T09:00:00.256-07:00Let's Talk School Supplies Since it’s been years since I’ve talked school supplies, figure I’d share what I currently use in my classroom. <div><br /></div><div>At my school pretty much all the elementary grades ask for donation money at the beginning of the year. We want all the kids to have access to the same kind of things, and we don't want them comparing their supplies to their neighbors. We ask for $20-25 per kid, and that covers all the things we give each kid to use all year. We send home a note with report cards at the end of the previous year to give parents a heads up, and it’s also on our school website. We want to make it easy for parents to NOT have to deal with school shopping, and since we can get big discounts buying in bulk from the warehouse, well… that’s what we do. Usually most parents are able to donate, and then we can use school funds to cover the others. We do not have a supply closet and we aren't given supplies for kids to use. We've only heard positive feedback from parents. :) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0yJrFH-uxHMPyLy7kiGpLsBw5hVq0am52gxnxGWHj4r5OTsiWtdT8ekxd-Fj0_cpf6NGyEEGiPU1rGgmbo87-JFMyk4dR80oNZIEljNF3LYIafnijP1H7KfURlHRroHM-ACRhC1moiQ/s1284/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.57.08+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="1284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0yJrFH-uxHMPyLy7kiGpLsBw5hVq0am52gxnxGWHj4r5OTsiWtdT8ekxd-Fj0_cpf6NGyEEGiPU1rGgmbo87-JFMyk4dR80oNZIEljNF3LYIafnijP1H7KfURlHRroHM-ACRhC1moiQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.57.08+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Personal vs Community supplies:</div><div>There is a time and place for each kind. I don’t know what this next year will bring. Supposedly it’ll be back to normal. This last year when the kids came back to hybrid; they weren’t allowed to share anything. I had to sanitize things that the groups had to share. It really wasn’t a big deal. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Personal Pencil Pouch: I use pencil pouches vs pencil boxes. The sound of plastic boxes being knocked off desks gets old fast, and when things go flying out of the broken containers... I can’t stand the noise. So pencil pouches are better for my sanity. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Pencils - I give them 3 sharpened pencils to start the year. They have to make sure they are sharp for the next day. But with having multiple ones they don’t have to sharpen as often. I don’t give out replacement pencils that often. If they need to bring more from home, they will. If kids really want to use mechanical pencils they bring those themselves. I do have some extra ready to go if needed. I used to do a Pencil Challenge to see how long they can keep them, and that just morphed into the expectation.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Highlighters - we use highlighters of different colors every day. We color code in the different subjects, we rainbow edit, etc. We use multiple colors each day. I get the multi color packs and give them each a set. Most of the highlighters also glow in the dark for activities on glow day.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Whiteboard markers - I give them only 1 to start. It’s possible for it to last all trimester, sometimes even longer. I only buy 3 for each kid for all year. One per trimester. If they run out early, they need to use paper and pencil. Not a big deal. Last year with distance they didn't use whiteboards at all - unless they had them at home. I only asked them to use copy paper so they could send me their work to view. I guess my dependence of them changed last year. We'll see what this next year will hold. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Glue sticks - I give them only one for each trimester. I do have extras if needed. We don’t use them that often. I used to do a lot of interactive notebooks, but when copy budgets changed, I switched to the kids just copying my version of the interactive notebooks into their composition books.</div><div><br /></div><div>****On the first day I only have a pencil on their desk to use. Then later on the first week, I have all the stuffed pencil pouches on a side table and call the kids over to go grab one. I have out sharpies and the kids take a few moments to label everything in their pencil pouch with their initials. The pouch, every pencil, the marker, the glue, every highlighter. Then when things roll on the ground, I know exactly who it belongs to. I have a lost and found bin that is by the door. If something falls on the ground, it goes in there to be claimed. Usually I can figure out names by initials.</div><div><br /></div><div>Desk supplies:</div><div>*Whiteboard clip board - these are low profile; so they work to fit in their desks, but then also are handy for moving around the classroom and going outside. Since I keep them from year to year, I don’t write names on them. If kids leave them around the room, I just set them on the side counter and the kids figure it out pretty fast. If they are misusing them, I take it for a while and they just use copy paper. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Poly pocket folders - I buy 2 per kid. One is used for class work and the other for homework. Each have 3 sheet protectors inside and we add to them the first week of school when we are setting them up for the year. This year I bought red ones for homework, and blue ones for class work. Our school colors are Red, White, and Blue... American Eagles! :) </div><div><br /></div><div>*Composition books for the subjects - I used to have 4 per kid (Math, ELA, SS, and Science). Last year with distance learning we didn’t use them, everything was online. I’m still trying to figure out this coming year. Part of me loved having everything available online, and part of me never wants to use TEAMS again. If I use them we definitely need one for ELA (Reading, Writing, and Grammar), another for Science, and one for Math… but I'm going back and forth about SS. I think it’s because we now have a curriculum while we didn’t used to… We used to write notes based on the articles we were reading, but now everything is in the workbook and room to write, but there is the importance to learn how to take notes before middle school. Okay, will probably still use 4 this coming year...</div><div>I picked up a ton of them 2 years ago when Target put them on sale after the back to school rush, and I still have them left. They were knocked down to 5 cents each. I cleaned out my Target and found enough for my entire grade level. </div><div><br /></div><div>****When we set up our notebooks at the beginning of the year I have the kids use their highlighters to color the bottom edge of the notebook paper. They hold the notebook tightly closed. Then they can view the colors while looking in their desks and grab the correct one without pulling them all out. We take time with my sharpies to label each composition book, folder, and all their workbooks with their names as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Community supplies:</div><div>These are kept in drawers that kids have access to. I believe that they will continue to have access, but if needed I can spray them before they go back at the end of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Crayons - stored in plastic soap containers (Dollar Store). This year I did pick up a full class set of crayons, usually I get half a class set. I personally am not a big fan of crayons - it's a texture thing for me, but since they are cheap and in case kids can't share supplies this year... Usually I put out half of the sets in August, and save the other half for January. If kids can't share supplies, they will all be passed out. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Markers - We really only use markers for group projects. I duct tape the caps to keep them held together. It works really well, as it's an easy way to check that all the caps are tightly replaced. Usually I only get about 16 sets of markers when they go on sale over the summer. I save half of my collection to put fresh ones out in January. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>*Rulers - I keep them in my drawer, they aren't used that often, and that way they don't become swords or light sabers. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Scissors - I have a mixture of kid and (mostly) adult size for my big kids.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>*Binder paper - we may not need it as often now with everyone having their own device. Between anchor charts, notes in notebooks, and turning in final drafts via computer, might work out pretty nicely! </div><div><br /></div><div>*Copy paper - I keep a stash in the drawer. This is where they go and grab a piece if they have misplaced their whiteboard, or their whiteboard marker seems to have lost it's juice. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also have a stash of other supplies behind my white board that the kids do not have access to unless I pull them out - like Sharpies or index cards, or post it notes, or construction paper, or wet glue, or paint, or pastels, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>School supplies make me happy. Hope this helps someone. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-24855347601596297672021-07-07T09:00:00.039-07:002021-08-03T06:30:56.366-07:00Whiteboard Signs - Easy Summer Project<div>After the 4th of July, I always start getting excited about the next school year. Not that I'm ready to go back, but I start tackling some classroom prep. Helping my future self, and all of that... I start going through my files of back to school items, and seeing what I need to print out for this coming year. </div><div><br /></div><div>One easy project is printing out a new set of whiteboard signs. Easy right? Some years I get lucky and my old set is still good to go, but some years I don't know what happened and they are a messy mess. Like this past May. I knew I would need to redo them for this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to update the font, and they just felt grimy, so I printed out a new set to use. Print, laminate, and ready to go...</div><div><br /></div><div>The headings I stick on the board have different purposes. Here's what I have and why.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfRmuJCeZVuwiK9dPnBZdCi2wWbCqB7veeyyPXfpLq8k5olILZWzIzoNbS2yXkcAGt5inP_6LeKdYRg6J0ZzhGHwdkIytSBvDrDvNHFakfa_jJAUtbsYpxNk63nirOXYG8kX4iOxGzrg/s1488/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.56+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfRmuJCeZVuwiK9dPnBZdCi2wWbCqB7veeyyPXfpLq8k5olILZWzIzoNbS2yXkcAGt5inP_6LeKdYRg6J0ZzhGHwdkIytSBvDrDvNHFakfa_jJAUtbsYpxNk63nirOXYG8kX4iOxGzrg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.56+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Focus board: I make a grid on the board with washi tape. </div><div>Subjects go on the left side vertically, and Headings are on the top horizontally. It looks like this (here's my digital version from last year's distance learning):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFIsxj2IpFem-vc0N7geOVVP9t3VbXKKIGG10CtoBN95puZJTNG-6C0sn7ViZjb5EMxLl_BriibNVGzUzZ2zjw4K_m5Tj7fe_Kzso8R2vVpZi3BkqaFwlE1_fOGC_L8seUGPE8NO-AIQ/s1778/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.18.25+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFIsxj2IpFem-vc0N7geOVVP9t3VbXKKIGG10CtoBN95puZJTNG-6C0sn7ViZjb5EMxLl_BriibNVGzUzZ2zjw4K_m5Tj7fe_Kzso8R2vVpZi3BkqaFwlE1_fOGC_L8seUGPE8NO-AIQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.18.25+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Subjects: Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science</div><div>Headings: Essential Questions, I Can... I Know I Can Because...</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpfMM5anBzAaKwMQ7gG50TufNbxxsCUkPqXVlpEiWvE9yGfGXYybfBW0EGYpxtyH9N5vpsIBXfj7xZf_I_UYAsGWPnhYzUFICJCNLBkwRyCYHXJeGnxQHQrsztmDUcU_k5duDwnxt5EY/s1156/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.02+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="1156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpfMM5anBzAaKwMQ7gG50TufNbxxsCUkPqXVlpEiWvE9yGfGXYybfBW0EGYpxtyH9N5vpsIBXfj7xZf_I_UYAsGWPnhYzUFICJCNLBkwRyCYHXJeGnxQHQrsztmDUcU_k5duDwnxt5EY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.02+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Must Do: This area is where I keep the running list of weekly in class work to accomplish.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoT6HaTnoZ6mY2wX89RJCehGLGsZRk83EansacVEvrUfNcirhR9A8W0ziduEGZSPD8luE6Op6WYIqspIi2s_qB4olfikpKIQMFx3Z12BMaxMuDlGD1ddyID__pLq9VRn0IhfovJFE_YU/s1024/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.07+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="1024" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoT6HaTnoZ6mY2wX89RJCehGLGsZRk83EansacVEvrUfNcirhR9A8W0ziduEGZSPD8luE6Op6WYIqspIi2s_qB4olfikpKIQMFx3Z12BMaxMuDlGD1ddyID__pLq9VRn0IhfovJFE_YU/w200-h54/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.07+AM.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>May Do: I use this area to jot early finisher options.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmofCYfSLypENTFbj0oBY74aQDFQgY1mQrGMK5sfmaIMRrecOHJe2fIS53H5m38c7ZmO1sG8X4wgpTkFcTwtskT71KAuQwC_mVo08S364JcEJsP0btzq7G0scZNfpMc_lFje57k08PWE/s1738/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.20+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="1738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmofCYfSLypENTFbj0oBY74aQDFQgY1mQrGMK5sfmaIMRrecOHJe2fIS53H5m38c7ZmO1sG8X4wgpTkFcTwtskT71KAuQwC_mVo08S364JcEJsP0btzq7G0scZNfpMc_lFje57k08PWE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.20+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ilAamqE8az_ETTUKar5rrg1sHytHGDnmu7Bs7btJUkuY4MqD6TWE8Va7uYW0VoeXG6lCdnoIy5OBzM0fc-ZV92JpnjIdjfB7sU0WqVXUfRxg651fpL1hsTXwv1l7O8eUbOXIzmaC_Mw/s1548/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.38+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ilAamqE8az_ETTUKar5rrg1sHytHGDnmu7Bs7btJUkuY4MqD6TWE8Va7uYW0VoeXG6lCdnoIy5OBzM0fc-ZV92JpnjIdjfB7sU0WqVXUfRxg651fpL1hsTXwv1l7O8eUbOXIzmaC_Mw/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.38+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Color Teams and a list of colors: I use this area to keep track of group points using tally marks. It's a great job for a kid that needs to get up often. I cut the colors apart, and they go on the board vertically under the Color Team heading. I give color points for participation, cleaning up their area, doing certain tasks, etc. It's a competition... End of the week we tally the points and the winning group gets a prize. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqOG9dMLaKnsTPR7kAL6CaF-x-6n1g8KpDkhJzh2lBPOVQbntpnvLA3zEF7YieDqcy8iazxUH6uM8EnF963i-S1wi-rvWfcl9K-2039vmeIfXAYbb8iAITEYK3Ktv82LvfH8SnCxhmT4/s1812/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.14+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="1812" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqOG9dMLaKnsTPR7kAL6CaF-x-6n1g8KpDkhJzh2lBPOVQbntpnvLA3zEF7YieDqcy8iazxUH6uM8EnF963i-S1wi-rvWfcl9K-2039vmeIfXAYbb8iAITEYK3Ktv82LvfH8SnCxhmT4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.14+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Voice Levels: I start off the year going over the different expectations, and jot down the number so there is a visual reminder. The goal is that eventually I don't have to update the board anymore.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_iPxvrHm1aP3tuqCdCh5qAm0EK-8qNTMFYoHm0CkQ8EhlDbfykYbazM6N-Zgpks5OojnhH4uO7C8cf1a5qUB6wC-1UoshdqfezovarERoKlCIouZAxHCL-W6VUAHmIoKV_MA34cV8HE/s1674/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.32+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="1674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_iPxvrHm1aP3tuqCdCh5qAm0EK-8qNTMFYoHm0CkQ8EhlDbfykYbazM6N-Zgpks5OojnhH4uO7C8cf1a5qUB6wC-1UoshdqfezovarERoKlCIouZAxHCL-W6VUAHmIoKV_MA34cV8HE/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.32+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Book Talks: This area is where the kids jot down their name when they are ready for an afternoon conference. They jot their name down sometime before lunch, and then I go through as many as possible directly after lunch during silent reading. The goal is that everyone signs up by themselves by Thursday, or else I start calling them over to check in. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvizPUHdMnAmxmsWaGtmNrbm7l9u6-EGFw6s80-tkyuuXyXEqXqSNAE94C1gEQmYKeJxMWN6cCok6we7HJs_6K8y7dFS8-GC714LgEMOig07VvUEODb6SvxZ_TinuWQ7rQzeN0J1vYPDI/s1502/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.26+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="1502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvizPUHdMnAmxmsWaGtmNrbm7l9u6-EGFw6s80-tkyuuXyXEqXqSNAE94C1gEQmYKeJxMWN6cCok6we7HJs_6K8y7dFS8-GC714LgEMOig07VvUEODb6SvxZ_TinuWQ7rQzeN0J1vYPDI/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.26+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Reminders: Yeah, reminders. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHmGYxrjO_0qdzQKusQ_WVxP6Rq7vzpUGiOg_1tqGnJRGU5qYxd4VzIB5W46rkp800ZgGRoI5gkOl9IRfTU-yYidhge9aXxlBqz8kSOHdbA6kYpjeOmvKGpf7Y3AdnexiH9CZTXgoklo/s1504/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.47+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="1504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHmGYxrjO_0qdzQKusQ_WVxP6Rq7vzpUGiOg_1tqGnJRGU5qYxd4VzIB5W46rkp800ZgGRoI5gkOl9IRfTU-yYidhge9aXxlBqz8kSOHdbA6kYpjeOmvKGpf7Y3AdnexiH9CZTXgoklo/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.03.47+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Homework: In a normal year I give out homework on Monday - due Wednesday, and Wednesday - due Friday. Last year I gave it all out on Monday - due Friday. I don't like doing nightly homework, I used to do that and it was just too much paper coming in each day. Comparing it all, I like breaking it up a bit so I don't have as many stragglers and have as much to correct on Friday. But that part of the board is where I keep our list.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX4x1OEvx_ddUAX0OcHiq38COmIsIWiZCQerBzyqZ6H-n2bBSv7eEbpVA5dZ_K1A4glZZcIsOGgZuOXr0wmHF0QQA-chlgq-PYFjf8MRiKX86UQ8syjUmkH0XDBv0Y13w-F9hoPTw4_w/s762/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.27+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="762" height="65" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX4x1OEvx_ddUAX0OcHiq38COmIsIWiZCQerBzyqZ6H-n2bBSv7eEbpVA5dZ_K1A4glZZcIsOGgZuOXr0wmHF0QQA-chlgq-PYFjf8MRiKX86UQ8syjUmkH0XDBv0Y13w-F9hoPTw4_w/w200-h65/Screen+Shot+2021-07-06+at+7.04.27+AM.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Help: Every kid in class has a job to complete to help the classroom run smoothly. That's in a different area that we change out every 2 weeks. This area is for those things beyond our normal helpers. I jot things on post it notes, and if time the kids can come up and grab a note to complete. Things like paper book orders unclipped, or art projects taken off the wall... stuff that kids can easily do that isn't part of the normal routine, when I just need an extra set of hands. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is a lot that I stick up on my board. Other than the focus grid, which takes up a large portion, it's mainly on the outer edges of the board so there is room for me to write during our lessons too. I do mainly use the doc camera... </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, here is my<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n4zOJj9hH5aVLr6DkoVmCElMN-jjhzZQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> file</a> in case it can help you. The font is KG Summer Sunshine if you want to make your own headings. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope it helps,</div><div><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-46995197692874872522021-07-05T09:00:00.076-07:002021-07-05T09:00:00.238-07:00Pacing Binder - Easy Summer Project<div><br /></div>When I start thinking about the next year I always head over to our staff portal to download and print the next batch of pacing guides. I know some of them get updated yearly with new dates. I know I don’t have to print them, but since I’m such a paper/pencil kind of person that I need this… <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwLA3OUkq9lmXwIxDdQUHwvp7vQHcxpOdtTYE36gXcHRBih2fzTFFByPkt90Ha9ID4PHUmRvt1FFWwXyEECge4d_D4Evi6nEXAMsGHQwA_XXddchiD2sxHQNCgyhfAjZwF6IHL5Jvjo8/s2048/planner+binder.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwLA3OUkq9lmXwIxDdQUHwvp7vQHcxpOdtTYE36gXcHRBih2fzTFFByPkt90Ha9ID4PHUmRvt1FFWwXyEECge4d_D4Evi6nEXAMsGHQwA_XXddchiD2sxHQNCgyhfAjZwF6IHL5Jvjo8/s320/planner+binder.HEIC" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I have a binder with sheet protectors for all the papers. I use sheet protectors since it makes it easier to flip and find the pages. I got the binder from the Get Your Teach On conference last year. :) This has everything in it for the year. It's basically my brain and keeps me on track. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what I have inside:</div><div><br /></div><div>*Overall district yearly plan for ELA (includes our STEM units too) and Math. These have specific dates on them for my district.</div><div><br /></div><div>*The report card plans with unit and score explanations. We are switching from academic and standards based to ONLY standards based for next year. Its going to be an adjustment. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNK0J8hy81aKRUwM5hydsiaD90VJY5cR1-ZOh6xSRDUkYt6YYj7d5SXc2uWCRyzYZa-MT-IievqIxLIQJlItUzHbb8IcPyGRE77EUBtzoGeSQ3bk3WKpQ9yB4vS-J1nqtS1kcZGt_gIHo/s2048/overall+spelling+plan.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNK0J8hy81aKRUwM5hydsiaD90VJY5cR1-ZOh6xSRDUkYt6YYj7d5SXc2uWCRyzYZa-MT-IievqIxLIQJlItUzHbb8IcPyGRE77EUBtzoGeSQ3bk3WKpQ9yB4vS-J1nqtS1kcZGt_gIHo/s320/overall+spelling+plan.HEIC" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>*Our spelling plan (we skip some lists), the weekly focus, and the actual words. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxFRrwwXrF0MtskBh4YHg1YvprE7WWqXkbBRFA5PaZIadOrXso-XsW7muglsN4nzj987N0mZxMdfwr_p4_urYK4QHHZYYolfd3kBhTzb0pnHj4vnENHsHDUzllxXLpBP61vjMkRaI_yk/s2048/Spelling+plan.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxFRrwwXrF0MtskBh4YHg1YvprE7WWqXkbBRFA5PaZIadOrXso-XsW7muglsN4nzj987N0mZxMdfwr_p4_urYK4QHHZYYolfd3kBhTzb0pnHj4vnENHsHDUzllxXLpBP61vjMkRaI_yk/s320/Spelling+plan.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Our states/capitals lists and answer key. In past years we’ve alternated states/capitals one week and spelling list the next. Flip flopping to give kids time to memorize.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatnQSjp4F1lTqzY7Omac5VfnVgFShbjB4bkxRl12JCLBJch-Zi7QFsMNc7vbpwExkgwjeCbINqVzFtPW_myWxN-4Ypzbtqu4FM_5ElvqzzkpxrkO77uRwJA-vfE54aDsQg-DHnia0Kys/s1512/Screen+Shot+2021-07-03+at+7.29.41+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatnQSjp4F1lTqzY7Omac5VfnVgFShbjB4bkxRl12JCLBJch-Zi7QFsMNc7vbpwExkgwjeCbINqVzFtPW_myWxN-4Ypzbtqu4FM_5ElvqzzkpxrkO77uRwJA-vfE54aDsQg-DHnia0Kys/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-07-03+at+7.29.41+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*I have the list of Mentor Texts in there from Jessica Ivey (Jivey). I do use Mentor Sentences on a weekly basis. Since I skip around and use texts based on the units that we are studying, it makes it easy to keep track of what I still need to cover.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYXcVVCeC40jev2lG7TdXJtSRkrsWLFdTaFCs2g4oLTWNzKubWBzPmLQEUHQGaoea4QLm-GBXmZ44CqD03iUR7K32NVcr97nKjAALuwSl_0A7FdrsJ9RGXSVwuMGJRrtuJl5HBLvfshQ/s2048/mentor.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYXcVVCeC40jev2lG7TdXJtSRkrsWLFdTaFCs2g4oLTWNzKubWBzPmLQEUHQGaoea4QLm-GBXmZ44CqD03iUR7K32NVcr97nKjAALuwSl_0A7FdrsJ9RGXSVwuMGJRrtuJl5HBLvfshQ/s320/mentor.HEIC" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>*Math plan has each lesson in order for the year- we skip around in the math book as we go through the standards. This also has the essential questions that we’ve decided on as a grade level. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5BOg2LNYFj8tjL2vfUxP6LYVSMFDYmoCvUp5i92UbAwB3-BpjKD8fj7HlZJnlx4mSEgPHhs9Szw5bwB5VnJZwnqo5BNdS967uvJbn1qJxtfptk7oW_VeGBhHbS1exZxCCQsk8PGMBR8/s2048/Math+plan.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5BOg2LNYFj8tjL2vfUxP6LYVSMFDYmoCvUp5i92UbAwB3-BpjKD8fj7HlZJnlx4mSEgPHhs9Szw5bwB5VnJZwnqo5BNdS967uvJbn1qJxtfptk7oW_VeGBhHbS1exZxCCQsk8PGMBR8/s320/Math+plan.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Social Studies has the units, lessons, and essential questions, and projects. I need to go back and update with the different tech links after this year. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEICdBcvEgzOkmsBf6CQ_Nel_hnxTXhyphenhyphen63FOhAFDkqOlmZUu595kIUk77wC-msYkknwTTDxnlEdHRJO40PHWJvuIge0MsEosQ5OlSaXU0ys1brRxOCAL8MKA8AePfQrr1y7bkPMYAKP4/s2048/SS+plan.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEICdBcvEgzOkmsBf6CQ_Nel_hnxTXhyphenhyphen63FOhAFDkqOlmZUu595kIUk77wC-msYkknwTTDxnlEdHRJO40PHWJvuIge0MsEosQ5OlSaXU0ys1brRxOCAL8MKA8AePfQrr1y7bkPMYAKP4/s320/SS+plan.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Science unit planners have the lessons, essential questions, and materials lists. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoMUZErWzcYnWfZ4ysUDTObC1L08lk3ZkExjKzCHC1cIPrAFAMvF2kW_i2k37jIhaq9-r1XR2qMX88vWKq63eet8Su2focTfAgSQ4Tp6iauuXdOmpglaBFgZ_P7yQdFdGgcVJrNEh26E/s2048/Science+plan.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoMUZErWzcYnWfZ4ysUDTObC1L08lk3ZkExjKzCHC1cIPrAFAMvF2kW_i2k37jIhaq9-r1XR2qMX88vWKq63eet8Su2focTfAgSQ4Tp6iauuXdOmpglaBFgZ_P7yQdFdGgcVJrNEh26E/s320/Science+plan.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*I have my list of novels tucked in there too. There is a certain order that ties into the learning of our units and standards. For example we read a lot of historical fiction that ties into our SS. I keep more information for each novel, with activities and specifics, in a file folder in my cabinet.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56V-xxPeyhcaLr4LGXRss6HTPJ7g9LkKjhqO1M1hMT_uy2GUUtEGs_zqApot2qXjDaYfUMKb9rcQg6SrIbooX0PGYXDTbUR6hJva8VZbwWNXfu7ce1z3sAyAkh759lmu5ZCxiQjC9bWc/s2048/novel.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56V-xxPeyhcaLr4LGXRss6HTPJ7g9LkKjhqO1M1hMT_uy2GUUtEGs_zqApot2qXjDaYfUMKb9rcQg6SrIbooX0PGYXDTbUR6hJva8VZbwWNXfu7ce1z3sAyAkh759lmu5ZCxiQjC9bWc/s320/novel.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>*We have a social emotional curriculum, and I have a list of the different lessons in there as well. We skip around as well, since a lot of them are covered during our DARE lessons. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrVDiv4abT8JZ0lmioNPeT1UtZwdbTTJ8SZY-w6NQnRPdgv73ezvuBRxO6P-ormJgeVGPUc02eYylrhXe6hl9PYu9ToxRZ4AAsbT5wUP9NXd_Pa2dfevMz2skEmp2MG9vTbhRF7mR6lk/s2048/SEL.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrVDiv4abT8JZ0lmioNPeT1UtZwdbTTJ8SZY-w6NQnRPdgv73ezvuBRxO6P-ormJgeVGPUc02eYylrhXe6hl9PYu9ToxRZ4AAsbT5wUP9NXd_Pa2dfevMz2skEmp2MG9vTbhRF7mR6lk/s320/SEL.HEIC" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm also considering typing up the normal STEM projects and Open House projects to add for this next year. I really like having as much information as possible together for an easy flip. My brain keeps getting more and more forgetful when stressed, don't know if it's an age thing, or a mom thing, or whatever... so I'm learning that I need to have more things written down to refer to. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have a binder too? What’s inside?</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-83196790538398538832021-07-02T09:00:00.005-07:002021-07-02T09:00:00.258-07:00Teachers Pay Teachers - Summer ReminderHere is your yearly reminder to go through your purchases on TPT and take a moment to rate them. I'm speaking to myself right now, but you can listen in. <div><br /></div><div>These are the steps, they have changed a little since I last did this:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TO923RtBnwVmnMsPN1QU_8ndUGYna6OhI4RYQnqelFohPbUNB39WRGC1bB5kwgBckFOw2oEouorI1niS-QTQtyG3cisHshCKUm7_HBbO5J7BzrlP2dEiknBwf1HqQnDWiVXPBkHBHCo/s1440/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.19+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TO923RtBnwVmnMsPN1QU_8ndUGYna6OhI4RYQnqelFohPbUNB39WRGC1bB5kwgBckFOw2oEouorI1niS-QTQtyG3cisHshCKUm7_HBbO5J7BzrlP2dEiknBwf1HqQnDWiVXPBkHBHCo/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.19+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up, go to your purchases and find the ones that are eligible to review. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK85Hn-O4Smq45L5TJ3WEOLr_hc1UhRhhOGONrwqlDXW5wyhT81eU9-WZsapy9DRbAq1LM2bDT4X-5zcwXbeVMFwFMIIvdFnWD8oSxEAOz1glPN5JMsSrLwAMlck7YYGlpH7iC70MrTSY/s774/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.47+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="774" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK85Hn-O4Smq45L5TJ3WEOLr_hc1UhRhhOGONrwqlDXW5wyhT81eU9-WZsapy9DRbAq1LM2bDT4X-5zcwXbeVMFwFMIIvdFnWD8oSxEAOz1glPN5JMsSrLwAMlck7YYGlpH7iC70MrTSY/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.47+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you haven't downloaded something, then you will need to give it a try before you can review it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs5JcspCkR74N_sjREb56kqd1diLagsPQkRPRSOUM_fupiuH1rrTdOxD6-XS4jCuua4MRkgH5vZaInIF4dt0qJyeZrVilI6i0xzDNFR97_rRpg3RqgxIhD_Olhgnz-W_AtVMOzVBHG6Y/s460/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.58+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs5JcspCkR74N_sjREb56kqd1diLagsPQkRPRSOUM_fupiuH1rrTdOxD6-XS4jCuua4MRkgH5vZaInIF4dt0qJyeZrVilI6i0xzDNFR97_rRpg3RqgxIhD_Olhgnz-W_AtVMOzVBHG6Y/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.24.58+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click the blue button to review, or the gray for more licenses - you know... if your coworker absolutely wants to give the product a try too. Buying an extra license from your account can save your colleague a little money :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrbf9WSDnOL6w-vAIjxAzDdtmfkLAAXi70OmDV57N09eKSumYzURem8wSTpK7tZ9Iw4mdem30_QK_4Gwk98MWpxe1dbntpn6ezPDWn5NQJmM_vcByJtKi5USNIXblQfART7c1M6x3j1Y/s1528/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.25.31+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrbf9WSDnOL6w-vAIjxAzDdtmfkLAAXi70OmDV57N09eKSumYzURem8wSTpK7tZ9Iw4mdem30_QK_4Gwk98MWpxe1dbntpn6ezPDWn5NQJmM_vcByJtKi5USNIXblQfART7c1M6x3j1Y/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.25.31+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then answer the question. You have 3 options. If you've used it and can review, click the green button.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTGcCDzpbnLMi3tqq_cyoQPQuxskHpIwrYM2DykB26MpneoTJ9UUVlAwv8hyphenhyphenpRY7zRzXraUPF6mAE5ilPO2Oc1GzktFfBaLfYGNFHi17rMpSrZ8DKzkLfLDXq6Z2hxcTHL-4hGdiOtcg/s1716/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.25.44+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="978" data-original-width="1716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTGcCDzpbnLMi3tqq_cyoQPQuxskHpIwrYM2DykB26MpneoTJ9UUVlAwv8hyphenhyphenpRY7zRzXraUPF6mAE5ilPO2Oc1GzktFfBaLfYGNFHi17rMpSrZ8DKzkLfLDXq6Z2hxcTHL-4hGdiOtcg/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.25.44+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How did you use it? I had to review something that I used when hybrid, so I chose the in-class option since I did have kids in my classroom. Other things that I only used during distance learning, well I chose that. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTPV3lIscjmFbbdY21vSJXoIR7wdFR-1CWvBPMf0AzInsvDjngk3Y89H5Tqs_rulGdxGiXzHIZkmE8ZDDcCrbybqZ-60proJGvTYZH9Md56DHpnDEom9_1XeBt7bmfYYVDv0ZMZefHgc/s1614/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.26.19+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="1614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTPV3lIscjmFbbdY21vSJXoIR7wdFR-1CWvBPMf0AzInsvDjngk3Y89H5Tqs_rulGdxGiXzHIZkmE8ZDDcCrbybqZ-60proJGvTYZH9Md56DHpnDEom9_1XeBt7bmfYYVDv0ZMZefHgc/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.26.19+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grade level is also new. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNDAo1rhskJDTVKFgVJGVYngJEev1b9N66W4Bb5V8VihyRjZsUjEYsD121w2452i4jZwVKRaJ6ukrPWg8UPgfHwAylzHrpYRk_h2zL7nnMCfzws6YV5PFuCee-9lpki8R_7E7En5Yvuk/s2088/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.26.39+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="2088" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNDAo1rhskJDTVKFgVJGVYngJEev1b9N66W4Bb5V8VihyRjZsUjEYsD121w2452i4jZwVKRaJ6ukrPWg8UPgfHwAylzHrpYRk_h2zL7nnMCfzws6YV5PFuCee-9lpki8R_7E7En5Yvuk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+11.26.39+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There used to be a ton of questions, they've simplified it. Student fit and overall experience, then a place to write a comment. Simple, but the feedback does help. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still have a ton to do since I'm super behind on feedback, but hope this breakdown helps,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-11524894366822448942021-06-30T09:00:00.010-07:002021-06-30T09:00:44.835-07:00Kindness Club Not last year, but the year before, we had Kindness Club. Last year it didn't work out. <div><br /></div><div>I was trained with Friends of Rachel, which is mainly a middle school and high school program. Then Joanne from Head over Heels for Teaching inspired me to include the upper elementary at school as well, so it became Kindness Club. 4th - 8th graders signed up to be part of the club. Because of our schedule, the 4th and 5th met once a month with me during lunch. The middle school 6th-8th would stop in after school on that same day. I had Remind group chats with each group. We had specific tasks to tackle, but it was mainly student driven. They came up with so many wonderful ideas to tackle during each month, and then we tried to make it happen. Sometimes admin had something they wanted us to tackle too. </div><div><br /></div><div>We started the year with a Kindness Kick Off. We got them excited to help out and volunteer their time.<br /><div><br /></div><div>That year the kids brainstormed a Fall Festival during the younger grades recesses, right after Halloween. We took over a part of the playground, and the Kindness Kids helped to run the stations. It gave the younger kids options to do during recess. We had seasonal games, we borrowed equipment from PE, and each grade level had 15 minutes to play before the next group came out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Having 5 grades helping out sometimes got to be a little overwhelming. I broke the kids into teams, with a specific task to complete during that month. Then if anything else came up I would call on them to all help. It worked out well. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had some kids volunteer to be on the Compliment Committee - writing compliments to staff, giving to me, and I'd stick them in the teacher mailboxes. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had other kids volunteer to be greeters. They would stand by the gates in the morning and give Hi Fives. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had kids volunteer to be on the Welcoming Committee - When kids were added to our school in 4th-8th grade, the office would let me know their start date, and a buddy in that grade level went to the office to greet them. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had other kids volunteer to be Encouragement Kids - they would use big poster paper to create posters at home, bring to school, and I'd hang up near the office and in the cafeteria for the school to see. </div><div><br /></div><div>When there was a need, we'd try to help as well. We had a sock collection in October (for Kid President's Socktober), and then donated to a local need. All of us spread out to remind and collect the socks.</div><div><br /></div><div>We created a rock garden with painted rocks and words of encouragement. Kids brought more from home to add as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had a Kindness Spirit Week, with a Kindness Kick Off, daily Kindness Quotes, and a Daily Challenge for them to complete. Some of the challenges could be done at school, but others done at home.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Kids also volunteered to be kindness readers in the primary grades (K-3rd). This was a yearly commitment - September to May. Once a month during part of their lunch, they would go to their "adopted" classroom and read the specific book to the kids. I kept a list of the books and classes, and would make sure that nothing ever overlapped. It worked well. If someone forgot, I would get an email from the missed teacher, and I would send one of my own kids directly after our lunch when my class was doing silent reading. So my own kids, not necessarily in Kindness Club, could also participate. <div><br /></div><div>Wanted to share some of the titles with you:</div><div><br /></div><div>*The Invisible Boy</div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*The Hundred Dresses</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*Enemy Pie</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*The Juice Box Bully</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*The Recess Queen</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*Chrysanthemum</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*We're All Wonders</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*Be Kind</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*Everyday Kindness</span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There are other ones that I added as well, but I'm blanking on the titles. Everything is currently tucked in the classroom, locked away until August. </span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); text-indent: -24px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); text-indent: -24px;">My readers had a specific day of the week that they would eat their lunch, then come to grab the specific book and a lanyard from a basket I left outside my door. They would head to the classroom, read, and then bring the book back when done. I wrote the reader's name on a post it note that was stuck on the book so they would grab the correct title.</span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 31, 30); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Each class also was given this Kindness chart at the beginning of the year. I just sent it through email, and put a copy in the teacher's boxes. The goal was for classes to notice 100 Random Acts of Kindness within their classroom. When it was completed, the kids signed the bottom portion of the sheet, the teachers turned it into my box, and I'd notify the office for an announcement over the loud speaker. You'd hear a cheer from across campus. Then they would start a new sheet. ;)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaMdT0-wfRKH24-Z6CCFonpG2bsWUTRda12Vt_TGTbCPqtW_rJU0jcQp7mZ44-VlAqY441OgBqez-U55MXDtUvAEv3zDn7xQ8ixRKdd5H9Nz7CSbQCfpryDA-crYI1pD0lXqFJ-0Vrlk/s1448/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+7.48.22+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1094" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaMdT0-wfRKH24-Z6CCFonpG2bsWUTRda12Vt_TGTbCPqtW_rJU0jcQp7mZ44-VlAqY441OgBqez-U55MXDtUvAEv3zDn7xQ8ixRKdd5H9Nz7CSbQCfpryDA-crYI1pD0lXqFJ-0Vrlk/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+7.48.22+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Lanyards - When the kids were on duty, they wore lanyards with a badge. It helped them to feel official. I printed these 16 per page to slide into the plastic holders. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4IXJGM7p1YOsJk9O4v_DDiDnZVKIE2dPNm_X_CrrUeOteqTZjUfEp2YijxlWVnsPypVBxsvTn4Za5QMvwTv3BD-_aOr6xnZNvC5X-5BUgvlIoG_KcZT_lWvem-hqWDeY2EyDcugBHaU/s1922/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+7.45.27+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4IXJGM7p1YOsJk9O4v_DDiDnZVKIE2dPNm_X_CrrUeOteqTZjUfEp2YijxlWVnsPypVBxsvTn4Za5QMvwTv3BD-_aOr6xnZNvC5X-5BUgvlIoG_KcZT_lWvem-hqWDeY2EyDcugBHaU/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-06-25+at+7.45.27+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, wow - this turned into a big brain dump of everything Kindness Club related. Like I mentioned, with distance learning the majority of last year, and then not being able to have kids go into other kids classes, and the min. days all year, well, it didn't work out. I'm excited about this coming year with Kindness Club. I can't wait to see what it will hold. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope this helps,</div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div></div></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719663751933579109.post-45980731564273853622021-06-28T09:00:00.066-07:002021-06-28T09:00:00.236-07:00My Student Conference Binder - Easy Summer Project<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD36aMVGbZOosSjkJ0SHb7G3rf9R03Wtlln7FEE8g0UmLm9M_N1QP574K3ZYnft1VRHpIWz40NVAcFYxL-XfDMdLtoQNr1x5iy2V-n7QZ7c9gqm4vbLHIds3Vz5UqcAnj38DZsPF-pcg/s2048/IMG_0501.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD36aMVGbZOosSjkJ0SHb7G3rf9R03Wtlln7FEE8g0UmLm9M_N1QP574K3ZYnft1VRHpIWz40NVAcFYxL-XfDMdLtoQNr1x5iy2V-n7QZ7c9gqm4vbLHIds3Vz5UqcAnj38DZsPF-pcg/s320/IMG_0501.HEIC" /></a></div><br />I'm a binder girl. Tons of binders for different purposes, this one holds the info. for my student conferences. I know I could do this on the computer, but once again- I’m old school and like paper/pencil. I think it helps me to remember things more if I just write them down. My binder has seen better days, and maybe I should get a new one, but I really love it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>In my binder I have dividers for each kid in class. Each divider is labeled 1-32. Yep, 32 is our max. The class numbers let me reuse them from year to year. During the school year, I keep a class sheet in the front with the numbers and names to help me remember until I get that info. memorized. This is a July project for me to tackle since I was not in any mind space to tackle it in May. I need to update each tab of the binder with the new sheets for next year, ripping out the old pages. Then I'll be ready to go. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKtz1ZcqBwvE8UYiz9x_ohqqMgw8axwNT-gQ_YXdMevht7SoZMVrrWRnCKdL6TWDkqLczx3SfSqZkOUOInr9bZZwVOMAM5fMdBU3RmzKQb0ID8Eye6wdeLUyQRmell9n6-opRS7Ptkzw/s2048/IMG_0502.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKtz1ZcqBwvE8UYiz9x_ohqqMgw8axwNT-gQ_YXdMevht7SoZMVrrWRnCKdL6TWDkqLczx3SfSqZkOUOInr9bZZwVOMAM5fMdBU3RmzKQb0ID8Eye6wdeLUyQRmell9n6-opRS7Ptkzw/s320/IMG_0502.HEIC" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I use this binder for a few different things as I conference with the kids. I just flip to their section when it’s time to meet. Years ago I used a spiral notebook, one page for each kid - I just flipped to the correct page. It doesn't have to be fancy. :) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlFJpIc3iS5oEDv3S0TAyPCvErLo5zDO03FfWulLl0Jxq0uIybpguRHDhR-JA5XI77hvftyWX67XVQkfFKVwO5rgxR1J6wzqZRWtMa8FkM1ySz1QWqHRZHfQfpbc6ONDV2I3DasNhpUw/s1552/40+Book+Challenge+pix.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlFJpIc3iS5oEDv3S0TAyPCvErLo5zDO03FfWulLl0Jxq0uIybpguRHDhR-JA5XI77hvftyWX67XVQkfFKVwO5rgxR1J6wzqZRWtMa8FkM1ySz1QWqHRZHfQfpbc6ONDV2I3DasNhpUw/s320/40+Book+Challenge+pix.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I call them over for our Book Talks and I keep track of their genres under their specific tab. They have a list going in their ELA composition book too. Book Talks usually happen during silent reading or independent work time. Kids sign up on a list on the board that they are ready to share with me. After they share their completed book, I give them the appropriate book bead, and they go update their pipe cleaner. I didn’t get to do <a href="http://ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-beads.html" target="_blank">book beads</a> this last year, and I missed it!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRrgUVivk7Tc5BViThylRU3XQd_wXiAEovxAnhGEDCIb267lMeFbKEcYFwWrVXvINpa60B8COy5Kzr6g3bZ2VhsVeIEk-rZH51NJGtQQ3js-zPFR5E1UZqXiNdQ7Cy0MbqDQXbtaejvo/s2048/IMG_0503.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRrgUVivk7Tc5BViThylRU3XQd_wXiAEovxAnhGEDCIb267lMeFbKEcYFwWrVXvINpa60B8COy5Kzr6g3bZ2VhsVeIEk-rZH51NJGtQQ3js-zPFR5E1UZqXiNdQ7Cy0MbqDQXbtaejvo/s320/IMG_0503.HEIC" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>In my binder I have the Reading Conference sheet that we are currently using from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Independent-Reading-Conferences-Templates-to-Differentiate-Your-Instruction-1961079" target="_blank">Joanne Miller</a> - it has made it easy for me to remember the specific things I want to go through with the kids. Different focuses for different parts of the year. I try to meet with everyone during the week. If they don’t sign up for a time by Wednesday, then I start calling them to check in, even if they aren’t done with the book. I just jot their answers on a piece of binder paper that is tucked inside their section.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUtTSyDEO0aFs0Pe718pKuFseC2CiABJnyLl8nvvgJOPfqrNjcF3AErO4sQL2Kq0iN5Ow806FiHLgTnoPvdDvWYeoXC_bLGkc9ec77iGUIFJ33nedimmadrZltu60wYVt8KhuQEjGXy4/s1518/DATA+Collection+pix.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="1192" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUtTSyDEO0aFs0Pe718pKuFseC2CiABJnyLl8nvvgJOPfqrNjcF3AErO4sQL2Kq0iN5Ow806FiHLgTnoPvdDvWYeoXC_bLGkc9ec77iGUIFJ33nedimmadrZltu60wYVt8KhuQEjGXy4/s320/DATA+Collection+pix.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing in the binder are the rubric sheets. I call them over when it’s time to update with new scores- usually after tests and before retests. They do the shading in my binder when we go over scores together. I have rubric grids for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. The little grids are printed 4 per page (little), but it’s big enough to do a quick highlight. I write the test/formative title on the side with the date, then they highlight their score. It's an easy way to show growth. It is so awesome to come back to the visuals after retests and update with the higher scores. They feel so good! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I also put their goals in the binder so we can reference when it’s time. They make goals at the beginning of the year and then we review at progress report time, update again at the beginning of each new trimester. They have their copy in a sheet protector in their folder, and I jot them down in my binder as well. It keeps us on the same page.</div><div><br /></div><div>During our conferences I love to go over compliments that I’ve noticed for them. Things I’m proud of them for, and things that I think they can work on. How can they improve if they don’t get feedback? It helps me remember to spot the good. It also makes it easy for me to send a quick Class Dojo message to parents. As a parent, I love those messages. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps. Do you use a binder to keep organized? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6e0zpoBfFfh-ew05XYEIPwby02eoZrIFw02soKynYY-Nxr1VndtN59mGargodSDBbp9Ddii1XYWvRVLRk5qq5NfAU5AWYgZNykVwD5Z3M0WWwcnO2yRr7lhQNhgYcPObymqq0MgJ82w/s1600/sig.png" /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147574424558973052noreply@blogger.com2