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July 2012 - Posts
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A few weeks ago I shared with you the posters that I had made for my classroom that will help with the Reading Foundations Standard 2.3 I had several comments left asking me to make them for all grades. I am glad to let you know that they are made for Read More...
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You know I have this never ending need to use duct tape this summer, right? So...here you can see my last try. Not my best by any means, but it would have been better if you could 'line' the duct tape so that it matched, but oh well. An empty peppermint Read More...
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Look at my target finds!! On the left you see golf pencils , some sparkly scissors , and 2 pencil holders for my sharpened and unsharpened pencils! Next, you see my favorite find....colored tape!! Not sure what I am going to do with this since it is like Read More...
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One of the wonderful things about my life is getting notes for my kids....whether those are my kids from class, my god-children, or my kids. Well....they are all my kids. The other day my god-daughter was in trouble for something and she later brought Read More...
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Let's celebrate Christmas in July ...or you can get ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and every other holiday! Tomorrow, on July 25th, join me and some blogging buddies for some jolly good deals on our seasonal items. The seasonal items in m y TpT store Read More...
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Here is another list of recommended Common Core books! I guess by now that you think I am the 'Common Core List Queen'!!! I just want to share the wonderful literature that is out there to support common core in the hopes that a child that moves from Read More...
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I got up today all excited...my friend Kim, from Florida, was in town and she came to pick me up for lunch. At one time when we taught together we were known as 'left brain' and 'right brain'. Have you ever had a co-worker like that? She and I complimented Read More...
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We all know that Kindergarten is a whole different world in comparison to other grades. You sing, use real glue, and teach the basics of reading to your students. K teachers...my hat is off to you! I could never do what you do everyday! First grade teachers, Read More...
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OK...I am not feeling well today folks....I could just sleep forever I think. So, tonight's post is going to be short and sweet. In fact, I might get the Guiness World's Record for the shortest blog post ever. What is your BEST find on Pinterest to date? Read More...
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First of all, what a great bunch of information! Intensive work (and play) in writing and word study also supports reading development (pg. 79 on Kindle version.) From the book: Thoughts on Writing *Writing is always developmentally appropriate because Read More...
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I am excited to share these book covers and Amazon links with you! I wanted to have a freebie for you, but didn't quite make it with trying to catch up on unfinished things from vacation. I did manage to take some pics of my classroom (I was able to go Read More...
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Here are a few read alouds that were recommended in the Common Core Curriculum Map book that I have been writing about all summer! Unit 2 in this book for second grade is 'The Old West'...so if you are like me, you are sitting here wondering why Little Read More...
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$14.99 at Amazon Here I am, up in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, and I am teaching. Yes, you heard me. Teaching. My 7 year old found a games in a toy chest and brought me the game Word Sense to play. I am busy writing unit and unit and lesson after lesson, Read More...
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If you are like me, you get gobs and gobs of book order forms....so many that you could never send all of them home for book orders. So....what can you do? Use them for centers! Then....when the kids just HAVE to have that certain book....they can order Read More...
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This chapter emphasizes: "Reading with someone helps readers, especially developing readers, become more self-sufficient and less reliant on the teacher for assistance. Research shows that taking turns while reading increases reading involvement, attention, Read More...
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I have searched for the best sales on Amazon and shared them here with you! Yes....Amazon. Why? Because I love their sales policy...they back their products and shipping and will replace things if necessary! I've been ordering from them all summer! Plus, Read More...
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Did you know that Really Good Stuff has an activity guide section??? You can download all sorts of 'little helpers' that go with the materials that they sell. It is like Christmas all over again!! I had such a blast going through the list looking at the Read More...
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Did you know that there are a couple of new Common Core blogs out there?? They are just starting but I think they will be fantastic!! Common Core Kids was established as a collaborative blog to bring you, Common Core resources from some of the best teachers/bloggers. Read More...
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I hear the angels in the background. I am wanting to belt out the chorus of Handel's Hallelujah.....I am.....complete. Every year I loose close to 30-50 books because my students find some way to sneak them out and never return them. I beg for their return, Read More...
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I wanted to let you know about several ways that may help you find the freebies of your dreams! One of the best sites on the web!! A group of bloggers/ TpT Sellers that work together to bring freebies to you! Come join us! The LARGEST Blogger/TpT Seller Read More...
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Hey all! I am *GUEST STARRING* over at Kindergarten Lifestyle for Jeannie tomorrow so that she can have an extra holiday! Be sure to go and see what I wrote for her! There is a freebie, also! I wanted to let you know that I just finished working on some Read More...
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Chapter 4 deals a lot with routines and stamina. We are introduced to the 3 ways to read a book. 1. Read pictures and words. 2. Read to a buddy. 3. Retell a book. It is essential that we show the students the WRONG way to read a book and the RIGHT way Read More...
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It is time.... You just never know what you are going to find on the Internet anymore!! Or, who is going to inspire you with your next Ductivity . Yes, they are called ductivities. What is a ductivity? A craft made with duct tape!! I know I have gone Read More...
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As many of you know, if you have been following me, I will be using this book to plan my Common Core Curriculum: One of the genres that is recommended for the second unit during the Wild, Wild West theme, is tall tales. Here are 4 tall tales that the Read More...
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Last summer I did a post about my friend, Greg, who is an author. I thought it would be nice to give an update on his current project and maybe re-introduce him to those of you that might have missed the post. Greg and his wife, Alicyn, are good friends Read More...
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