tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19471878808524136312024-03-18T02:46:03.956-05:00First Grade Blue SkiesFirst Grade and Kindergarten Blog Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.comBlogger642125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-55400412166574313112015-07-30T21:51:00.000-05:002015-07-30T21:51:31.427-05:00Something New and Sneak Peeks<div style="text-align: center;">
You may notice some things happening and/or missing on my blog. Don't panic!</div>
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Everything is ok! </div>
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There are just some changes coming to my blog. For one, I am officially firstgradeblueskies.com (no more .blogspot)....AND some other BIG changes that you'll just have to wait to see!</div>
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To make sure this isn't a wasted post, here are a few sneak peeks of my classroom this year:</div>
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We are so busy that sometimes we forget or run out of time to do special activities with our class.</div>
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Estimation is one of those activities that is easy to forget, or think that it isn't *super* important.</div>
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Estimation, as it turns out, is something we use as adults ALL.THE.TIME.<br />
{<a href="http://mylearningspringboard.com/why-teaching-both-estimation-and-accuracy-is-important-in-math-instruction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>} is a great article about the importance of estimating by <a href="http://mylearningspringboard.com/why-teaching-both-estimation-and-accuracy-is-important-in-math-instruction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Learning Springboard</a><br />
This is what the site <a href="http://mathsolutions.com/making-sense-of-math/number-sense/understanding-number-sense/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Math Solutions</a> had to say:<br />
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<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>Make estimation an integral part of computing.</i><br />Most of the math that we do every day—deciding when to leave for school, how much paint to buy, what type of tip to leave in a restaurant, which line to get in at the grocery store relies not only on mental math but estimations. However traditional textbook rounding exercises don’t provide the necessary context for students to understand estimating or build number sense. To do that, estimation must be embedded in problem situations.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 20px; line-height: 31.200000762939453px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I show my students our estimation station filled with whatever we're estimating this week (it could be candy, toy soldiers, or seasonal items!) We discuss what "estimations" are (good guesses). I show them the little scoop that came with the kit and we fill it with the chosen objects and we discuss how many of those groups could be in the station for it to make sense. So if the scoop will hold 15 erasers, and we estimate 4 or 5 scoops in the station, 300 is not a reasonable guess. We think it through TOGETHER.</span></span><br />
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We keep the recording pages in our math binders to use for several weeks. If you'd like to purchase your own Estimation Station like the one I use:</div>
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This picture comes from <a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/2010/09/estimation-station.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Grade Parade</a>. For more information on how she uses her estimation station, click {<a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/2010/09/estimation-station.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Or what about seasonal estimation jars? How cute is this from <a href="http://partiesandholidays.blogspot.com/search/label/Thanksgiving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parties and Holidays</a>?</div>
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For early learners, how about this idea from <a href="http://www.playtolearnpreschool.us/2013/11/estimation-station.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Play to Learn Preschool</a> where the kids move the jars to match their estimate on the big number line?<br />
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Here is a great post from <a href="http://www.secondgrademathmaniac.com/2012/06/math-throughout-week-month-and-year.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Second Grade Math Maniac</a> about how she allows her students to make 2 guesses during the week and Friday's winner gets to take the jar home to fill!</div>
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Some sweet friends and I have been participating in a Number Sense Linky Series. You can find last week's post {<a href="http://swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com/2015/07/making-sense-of-math-linky-week-4-math.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>} all about Math Strategies.</div>
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I have a few of things to share with you today, before I leave to go work in my classroom {again}!</div>
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First up is a FREEBIE for letter trays that I shared in my SDE session in Vegas. These are great for small group or whole group as a word ladder activity. The download includes instructions about the foldable tray. The lip on my tray is a different color because I found cardstock that is a different color on the other side at Michaels!!</div>
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Get the FREEBIE {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rt5QRJS2Sib0ktZzg1ajFIN2c/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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They are perfect to use in whole group or small group and then retire into a station!</div>
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I also had a request to create the cards I use for my birthday board that is created from a second-hand frame, Scrabble letters, and twine. I first shared this on my blog back in 2012 after I saw it at the <a href="http://thepolkadotdesk.blogspot.com/2011/08/few-pics-of-first-couple-of-weeks.html" target="_blank">Polka Dot Desk</a>! I literally got the frame from Goodwill for $2 and spray painted it teal!</div>
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You can find the cards {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Classroom-Birthday-Board-for-Back-to-School-1973972" target="_blank">HERE</a>} if you are interested in them and want to make your own frame!</div>
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Oh, and if you are like me, you are busy prepping for school and in your classroom working away....maybe you could use a little sale early enough in the school year so you can actually print and laminate the stuff you buy BEFORE school starts!! (I go back August 3rd!!!)</div>
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See my SALE {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Firstgradeblueskies" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-11411020058128754252015-07-19T17:35:00.000-05:002015-07-20T08:37:44.656-05:00Back to School FREEBIES: ABC Caterpillar and Banner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is not an original idea, it is one I first used when I student taught and my cooperating teacher showed me the version she had made (without the use of a computer!)</div>
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It is a station activity that my Kinder (and beginning of the year Firsties) L.O.VE. It's fun and easy, with little prep and it's always a hit! I used a collection of bright papers from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Astrobrights?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astrobrights</a> for the project.</div>
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You can get the ABC Caterpillar {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Station-ABC-Caterpillar-1967405" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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I am also tirelessly working in my room and spray painted an old metal cabinet black, and then I added some white trim for fun. </div>
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The turquoise containers with the doors are from Home Depot =)</div>
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I also used some of the beautiful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Astrobrights?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astrobrights</a> papers from yesterday's MEET THE TEACHER FREEBIE post {<a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2015/07/back-to-school-25daysofcolor-with.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to create a simple banner. </div>
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You can get the Banner that includes: First, Second, and of course, Kinder {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rt5QRJS2SiM29pSUlhMVE0WXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-26451954205474281682015-07-18T13:00:00.000-05:002015-07-28T22:04:49.550-05:00Back to School #25DaysofColor with Astrobrights <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you know anything about me, you know I *love* color. Color can make learning a more fun and impactful experience. Using color paper can add creativity to everything in the classroom. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Astrobrights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astrobrights</a> kicked off their #25daysofcolor in early July and f<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">or 25 days, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Astrobrights" target="_blank">Astrobrights</a> Papers will feature a
project using a different color of its paper, providing ideas and inspiration
on how to #ColorizeYourClassroom. </span></span></div>
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My HERO colors are beautiful! My chosen colored papers include:</div>
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Gravity Grape</div>
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Outrageous Orchid</div>
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Planetary Purple</div>
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For my main selected craft, I chose to use <span style="color: purple;">Planetary Purple</span>! To create this fun gift for students, I just used my hole punch to make a hole in the tag and attach the Slinky using ribbon!</div>
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I found these mini-size Slinky toys in the Dollar Spot at Target. What kid doesn't love playing with a Slinky? I created the tag for the beginning of the year to give to students at Meet the Teacher.</div>
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You can get your Back To School printable {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rt5QRJS2Siek1IS0UxcGFma0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Be sure to watch my Instagram and Facebook accounts for pictures of the craft ideas I am sharing for the other two colors of paper! <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more ideas on how to Colorize Your
Classroom, be sure to follow #</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">25DaysofColor and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Astrobrights
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<!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">Visit <a href="http://colorize.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Astrobrights Tumblr</a> {<a href="http://colorize.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>} for more ideas on how to use color in your classroom. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">The post your own project using <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Astrobrights" target="_blank">Astrobrights</a> Papers
with the hashtags #</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">25DaysofColor<span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-highlight: white;"> and
#ColorizeYourClassroom for a chance to be featured as the Colorize Your
Classroom project of the week!</span></span> </span> Tell me, how do you use color in your classroom?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-2351187306228777832015-07-05T17:35:00.000-05:002015-07-05T17:35:00.319-05:00Meet the Teacher {FREEBIE} for Back to School<div style="text-align: center;">
If you're anything like me, you are already thinking about school. You may even be prepping and getting things in order for Meet The Teacher or that first day!</div>
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I revised one of the first things I shared on my blog back in 2011...I kept the originals, but added a second version using <a href="http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MelonHeadz</a> and borders by <a href="http://graphicsfromthepond.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Graphics From the Pond</a> (two super talented artists!)</div>
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Get the FREEBIE {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rt5QRJS2SiRjRMX211RVBfdXM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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I love to add color to my classroom, and the banners below are a perfect way to welcome your new students!</div>
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The banner in the pack on TpT is totally editable with your own students' names =)</div>
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You can find it {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Banner-for-Back-to-School-1356405" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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There is also a version that is NOT editable, but it is FREE:</div>
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Who doesn't love the Kevin Henkes book, Chrysanthemum?<br />
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The adorable story is perfect for the first day or week of school, counting letters in our name or pockets... discussing how we feel and how to be a good friend. Just plain perfect!</div>
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I am sharing a FREEBIE for you! Get it {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chrysanthemum-for-Back-to-School-1926514" target="_blank">HERE</a>} on TpT!<br />
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And in case you didn't know, Kevin Henkes has a website with downloadable activities for teachers! You can find it {<a href="http://www.kevinhenkes.com/for-teachers-librarians-parents/" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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And some ideas I found on Pinterest you might also be able to use:<br />
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This is a great activity by Cara Carroll from First Grade Parade. Find it {<a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/2013/09/i-survived-week-2-how-about-you.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Adorable stick puppets...a freebie by Eva Robinson! Find them {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chrysanthemum-Stick-Puppet-Craftivity-FREEBIE-1354713" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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LOVE this pack by Michelle at Fabulous in First! Find it {<a href="http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/2014/08/chrysanthemum-great-back-to-school-book.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Amy Lemons used it to create this board...LOVE!</div>
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And a name/measurement freebie by Teach123 {<a href="http://www.teach123school.com/2014/06/back-to-school-books-and-freebie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Super cute freebie craft by Wild About Firsts! Find it {<a href="http://wildaboutfirsties.blogspot.com/2013/08/back-to-school-freebie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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And how about a bunch of Kevin Henkes character trait organizers? Get them from my friend Lyndsey at A Year of Many Firsts {<a href="http://ayearofmanyfirsts.blogspot.com/2012/09/character-traits-free-posters-and.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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The thing is, when you think back to when you were in school, what do you remember? Do you remember the day to day lessons? Probably not. Homework? Not fondly. What I remember are the times when a teacher made me feel special or smart. I remember my first grade teacher asking me to stay after school. I, of course, assumed I was in trouble and tried to sneak out of the door without her seeing me. She tugged at my jacket's hood as I walked by and after everyone was gone, she gave me a little porcelain doll. To this day, I have no idea why she gave it to me. But it meant something. It made me feel special and cared for...I had a (sometimes) difficult childhood, so to me, it meant she liked me.</div>
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Recently I was reading the book, <a href="http://amzn.to/1IWZN6A" target="_blank">Positive Discipline</a> and read something that touched me. It was talking about how so often we hear people (teachers and parents especially) complaining about "kids today" and how when they were kids 'you did what you were told,' you obeyed unquestionably and with respect. The author suggested that kids aren't the only people who have changed. Adults have changed. Wives no longer obey their husbands unquestionably, minorities no longer do "what they are told," husbands are less likely to work at a job where they have no input. As a society we have changed. Now granted, it is for the better mostly, but with change, there is always a little bit of nostalgia lost. But do we really want to go back to a time when there was "obeying" with no feedback or input, learning with no reason other than we were told to? </div>
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What do kids remember? Probably a mix of their (and your) best and worst moments, like getting in trouble or being embarrassed and those moments like field trips or science experiments. I'd like to think my students remember more than worksheets. When I speak to my former students, usually they have some story to tell about something funny I did or art project we completed that they still have. My middle child struggles at school. This last year as his teacher, I worked harder than I ever have in the past to make school a positive, fun environment for him. <i> I worked harder than I probably ever have in the past</i>. And it worked (for the most part). Jack is way less negative about school. He sees school as a place where he can ask questions, find answers, and have fun. He sees school as a place where he was successful and had good "grades" and good behavior. Is that to say he never got in trouble? Of course not, there were some really tough days. But I chose as a teacher to focus on the good days and not make a big deal about the bad ones. I chose to give him chances, more than I can count to improve his behavior. He likes school, as much as an 8 year old boy can. I want every student of mine to feel that way. And to remember a lot of fun and positive experiences at school.</div>
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Like the time we...</div>
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launched Alka Seltzer tablets in photo canisters or inflated a balloon with yeast</div>
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or the time we spit watermelon seeds and measured the distance</div>
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or when we made bread in class and ate it!</div>
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What do you remember most about school? I bet it isn't a worksheet or memorizing facts...I bet it's an occasion or a feeling, positive or negative that was special or tragic. Let's try to make our students' days special. Let's do our best to focus on the positive and not let the negative take over. What we do in the classroom will either have a positive or negative impact on them for the rest of their lives. Let's do our best for them.</div>
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Not sure if anyone has noticed, but I've not been blogging recently...although I have plans to change that (I hope!) Life has sort of gotten in the way. For one thing, say GOOD-BYE to this:</div>
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And HELLO to this during the last week of school:</div>
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And now HELLO to this:</div>
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And then this...</div>
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and some of this:</div>
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Yep, you guessed it. I am changing rooms. Not only that, but the room had to be painted (by me) and new flooring has had to be installed (not by me). So it has been a hectic few weeks. Did I mention it is down a flight of stairs. Apparently I am a bit of a hoarder...so there is still A LOT that needs to be moved, including one giant sized loft (by me)! #scared</div>
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Exhibit A:</div>
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But what else have I been up to? Well, we went to the beach. We ate well, saw dolphins, celebrated Emma's 14th birthday, and...</div>
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even visited a battleship!</div>
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We celebrated Jack's 8th birthday with some dinosaurs.</div>
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As for my upcoming week, I have math trainings all week and I also plan to return to a book study that I started and never finished during the school year with this book:</div>
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Anyone else read it? If you haven't, get it!!<br />
AND then there are also two other minor things (#sarcasm) I've been finishing up:</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I am presenting at <a href="http://www.sde.com/ITeach1st2015/sessions-and-topics.asp" target="_blank">I Teach 1st</a> in Las Vegas on July 8th all about what I have learned after 18 years in the classroom! I am so excited to participate in this SDE event! (there's a button on the sidebar for more details!)</span></div>
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I am also presenting at the <a href="http://conference2014.teacherspayteachers.com/Session-Topics" target="_blank">TpT Conference</a> on July 10th in Vegas about how to manage everything in life and "do it all!" I love meeting other TpT sellers and seeing all my bloggy friends! I've already had a nightmare that my sessions are empty and it's just me, talking to this empty room....sad and lonely. #cuckoo #becausemyfriendangelawillbethere</div>
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Mother's Day is such a huge thing for us in first grade with our Mother's Day Tea that it's easy to forget that Father's Day is important, too!</div>
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Get your "It's All About Dad" FREEBIE {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Its-All-About-Dad-Fathers-Day-Freebie-Pack-236083" target="_blank">HERE</a>} It also includes the same pages for Grandpa, too!</div>
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I finished the handouts that are available in my shop {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-To-Do-It-All-and-Feel-Good-Handouts-for-TpT-Conference-Session-TF-20-1878046" target="_blank">HERE</a>} in case you're interested! Leave some feedback or a comment below and let me know what you do to keep balance in your life!</div>
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Most of us are in survival mode as we near the end of the school year, or at least I am!</div>
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Our last day is Thursday and one of the things on my list is to use my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Turtle-Close-Read-1223569" target="_blank">Turtle Close Read </a>FREEBIE </div>
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And speaking of survival, I will also be busting out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Schools-Out-Last-Two-Weeks-of-First-Grade-Survival-Pack-1223460" target="_blank">First Grade Survival Pack</a> to get through to Thursday! This year FLEW by! I'm sad to see my kiddos move on to second grade, especially Jack. I'm going to miss him being in my class every day =(</div>
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If you are a fan of planning like I am, you'll love the latest Teacher Anchor from <a href="http://cjayneteach.com/" target="_blank">C. Jayne Teach</a>. I love that it includes not only planning pages, but also Common Core Standards for grades K-3!</div>
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The end of the year is fast approaching and as I prepare to get memory books completed, report card grades entered, and photo CD's finished my mind turns to one of my favorite crafts for the end of the year: Graduation Kids. Even if your students don't officially "graduate" it is still a fun craft and keepsake =)</div>
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I hope you've had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine is a bit sad, but the homemade french toast in bed this morning definitely gave me something to smile about!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-16837617894726693732015-05-04T17:00:00.000-05:002015-05-04T17:00:04.007-05:00Staples Teacher Appreciation $50 Gift Card Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
Who doesn't love office supplies? </div>
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What teacher can't use more? </div>
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Staples contacted me about sharing a very special offer for Teacher Appreciation and I was happy to share it with you guys!</div>
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Look at these fabulous goodies they sent me!<br />
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But that's not all...they are giving my sweet readers a chance to win a $50 Staples Gift Card!</div>
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You could use it for paper....ink....folders....supplies...and of course, staples! lol</div>
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Here is the official information and links to sign up for Teacher Rewards:</div>
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<b style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 26.506664276123px;">Staples Celebrates the Positive Impact of Teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week</span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;"><i style="line-height: 22.7199993133545px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 26.506664276123px;">Educators Receive Exclusive Coupon on Classroom Supplies from May 3-9</span></i></b></div>
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (April 30, 2015) – According to a Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) survey, 87 percent of parents of teens say a teacher has a made a positive impact in their child’s life. And 76 percent of parents say a teacher had a positive influence on them. Staples celebrates the important work teachers do all year long with the Staples® Teacher Rewards program and will be offering an exclusive coupon to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.</div>
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“At Staples, we appreciate all that teachers do for their classrooms and students throughout the year,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president, North American stores and online marketing, Staples. “To make it easy for teachers to save on classroom supplies, every Staples store is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with 40 percent back in Rewards on school supplies for Teacher Rewards members.”</div>
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This Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-9, Staples has a best-ever offering of 40 percent back in Staples Teacher Rewards. This exclusive, in-store offer gives Teacher Rewards members 40 percent back in Staples Rewards on school supplies, teaching and art essentials, posters, cleaning supplies and laminating.</div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Teachers enrolled in the free Staples Teacher Rewards program will receive a coupon for 40 percent back in rewards. In addition, they will receive a second coupon for 40 percent back in rewards to give to another educator that can be redeemed during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-9. Educators who are not currently Staples® Teacher Rewards members can sign up online or at any Staples store to receive the coupon. Teacher Reward members can also print the coupon on <a href="http://www.staples.com/teacherappreciation" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 22.7199993133545px;" target="_blank">www.staples.com/teacherappreciation</a>. The special savings offer is exclusive to teachers and excludes technology.</span></b></div>
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Throughout the school year, the Staples Teacher Rewards program gives educators up to five percent back in Staples Rewards on everything in store and online, including technology and services and excluding postage, phone/gift cards, and savings passes, plus ten percent back in Rewards on teaching and art supplies. Teacher Rewards members receive free shipping on every Staples.com order, excluding Oversize and Add-on Items, and no limit to the rewards they can earn. Throughout the year, teachers can save at Staples with daily deals and Price Match Guarantee.</div>
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Additionally, Teacher Rewards members can also take advantage of opportunities to earn extra rewards on certain products throughout the year. They can earn $2 back in rewards for every ink or toner cartridge that they recycle when they’ve spent $30 on ink or toner over the previous 180 days. Teacher Rewards members can recycle up to 10 cartridges per month.</div>
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To sign up for a free Staples Teacher Rewards membership or for more information about the Teacher Rewards program, please visit<a href="http://www.staples.com/teacherrewards" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22.7199993133545px;" target="_blank">www.staples.com/teacherrewards</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-88803943400086088312015-05-03T17:39:00.000-05:002015-05-03T17:39:00.286-05:00End of the Year Bulletin Board and Making Crayons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As we are gearing up for the end of the year, we'll be making these again for our bulletin board in the hallway...my kids LOVE making them! They can be found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cruisin-To-Summer-Craftivity-for-the-End-of-the-Year-1231531" target="_blank">HERE</a>} on TpT.</div>
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This week after reading "At the Crayon Factory," we made real crayons! I tried letting them grate some of the crayons to see what it would look like (I couldn't believe that most of my kids had never grated anything before!) </div>
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My kids were AMAZED!</div>
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We finished up our Mother's Day frames...the pictures turned out super cute in the frames!</div>
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I also added another month and finished August's drawings in my Directed Drawings for the Entire Year Pack. Here are the examples of September's (yes, there are two cows, I couldn't resist putting Maggie's on there!)</div>
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In my classroom, we are in full Mother's Day mode getting ready for our Mother's Day Tea on the 8th! So many things to do, so little time!</div>
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I am also taking pictures of my students to use in these collage frames created (idea seen on <a href="http://www.peaceloveandfirstgrade.com/2013/01/my-favorite-gift-for-parents.html" target="_blank">Peace, Love, and First Grade's</a> Blog) with tissue paper squares, mod podge, cut up letters from magazines, and wooden frames:</div>
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I love how each one is different =)</div>
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One other craft that I won't be doing this year, but has been a very LOVED self portrait craft in the past:</div>
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For more details about the self portrait artwork above Click {<a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2013/04/mothers-day-craft-freebie-and-mini.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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I love teaching and learning about weather. And we know students love to learn about it. SO it's a win, win! Here is a little throw back to last year and a FREEBIE that my students LOVED!</div>
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Get your CLOUD FREEBIE {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-Fluffy-Stuffed-Cloud-FREEBIE-Craftivity-Printables-1162573" target="_blank">HERE</a>} on TpT!</div>
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I also included printables to go along with the craft =)</div>
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Our cloud drawings:</div>
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And if you are in need of some last minute Earth Day activities, check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Love-Our-Earth-And-Earth-Day-Pack-of-Fun-227574" target="_blank">Earth Day Pack</a> {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Love-Our-Earth-And-Earth-Day-Pack-of-Fun-227574" target="_blank">HERE</a>} It's on SALE until Earth Day!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-31073487120792755912015-04-12T16:28:00.000-05:002015-04-12T17:53:44.126-05:00Directed Drawings for the School Year Growing Bundle is HERE <div style="text-align: center;">
I finished as quickly as I could and it is listed at a SUPER low SALE price for what you will be getting. FIFTY drawings when I am finished...and at the current price, that's like 25 cents each!</div>
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Ok, maybe I should go change the price...just kidding! (Although, it will be changing as it grows)</div>
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Right now, there are 5 drawings for April and 5 for May....with 4 for August (I am waiting to finish the 5th for August..but it should be added SOON!) The rest of the months will be added this summer, in plenty of time for you to prep for next year =) The pack includes a step by step direction page AND links for video tutorials for all of the drawings!</div>
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Find my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Directed-Drawings-for-the-Entire-School-Year-A-Growing-Bundle-1808779" target="_blank">Directed Drawings for the Entire School Year </a>{<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Directed-Drawings-for-the-Entire-School-Year-A-Growing-Bundle-1808779" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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The thing is, this is a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Directed-Drawings-for-the-Entire-School-Year-A-Growing-Bundle-1808779" target="_blank">GROWING BUNDLE</a>...so as it grows and I add months, the price will grow, too! On a personal note, it's been a rough couple of weeks for me and my family...go hug someone you love and enjoy life. We all have so much to be thankful for =)</div>
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Just in case you are experiencing withdrawals from directed drawings since I am busy at work on my Directed Drawings for the Entire Year....I have a directed drawing for you to get you through!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">In other news</span>, my year-long direct drawing pack is coming along nicely! My thought is to finish all of April and May plus a part of August's drawings now... complete with easy to follow instruction pages, video tutorials, and photo examples of completed drawings. I would list it in the next week or two so that those of you that need it for the remainder of this year can purchase it at a discounted price. Then I will treat it as a growing bundle where I will add the rest of the months over the summer and each time, the price will increase. That's what I am thinking right now... If I try to complete the entire year, it will probably be summer before I can get it all together =( so the growing idea seems like a better option =)</span></div>
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There is a video tutorial, but before you watch it, keep in mind that I am at home and the quality isn't great, but I think it is better than nothing, right?? lol </div>
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Hint: If you watch it full screen, it is easier to see =)</div>
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If you are looking for a high interest pack for your students, check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shark-Close-Read-1278015" target="_blank">Shark Close Read.</a>..your boys will love it =)</div>
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Hope you have a great week. We've been off for Spring Break and although it's been a tough week, I've enjoyed some of the time I have gotten to enjoy being with my kids =)</div>
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I love bringing science into my classroom and this was an activity that I originally saw over at <a href="http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/walking-water-science-experiment-kids/" target="_blank">Coffee Cups and Crayons</a>. I used this activity to explain capillary action <span style="font-family: inherit;">(<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px;">Capillary action is the process that plants use to pull water up from the ground.)</span></span> I begin the activity by asking my students if they think I could make water move from one cup to the other, without touching them (I have the three cups on the table, with water in two of them). Most students said no, but of course I also had a couple of yes answers with some crazy explanations (like "magic"). </div>
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Fill two cups with water. Add blue coloring to one, yellow to the other. Place an empty cup in the middle and roll up two paper towels, dipping one end into each cup and the other ends into the empty cup (as seen in the drawing below). Ask for predictions. Have students fill out the first box on the recording page. Wait about 30 minutes and you will see the water "climb" over the paper towel and into the empty cup. The colors mix and create green (a little art bonus)! Make sure to explain that the coloring has no effect on the experiment, they are merely used to "show" the water as it "walks."</div>
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After the experiment, some of the kids got into a discussion about whether paper would soak up water the same way as the paper towel did. Of course, this was something we could easily test:</div>
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They learned that although the paper did soak up some of the water, it was not nearly as much as the paper towels <span style="font-family: inherit;">(<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Paper towels are permeable and porous, meaning that they contain small spaces that both liquid and air may pass through.) </span></span>The picture above was after it sat over night. There are some great videos on You Tube that demonstrate this activity and some variations with more cups on Pinterest that are amazing!</div>
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We also learned about Bumblebees this week and even went outside to see if we could see any...no luck! But my kids learned SO much and although honey bees are the ones that make honey, bumblebees are still pretty interesting! You can see my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bumblebee-Close-Read-1774489" target="_blank">Bumblebee Close Read</a> {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bumblebee-Close-Read-1774489" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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AND YES, THIS IS IN THE WORKS:</div>
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It may take me forever to finish (let's hope not!) but there will be a directed drawing activity for each week in school. Does that sound like something you might be interested in? Hope so!</div>
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And to celebrate spring, I'm having a sale!</div>
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My kids have been been really into directed drawings. I love to do them, too, so it's worked out well! But I know form a lot of the comments I have gotten, there are people out there that struggle with drawing, so for those people, this post is for you!</div>
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Introducing Bunny and Bird!</div>
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I love watching my students as they draw and add details!</div>
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If you need a video, I got one for you!</div>
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This one turned out a little more like a mouse, but it is still adorable!</div>
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I also finished my latest <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bumblebee-Close-Read-1774489" target="_blank">Bumblebee Close Read</a>!</div>
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You can find it {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bumblebee-Close-Read-1774489" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I will be sharing more about it later this week!</div>
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This is my Jack's bunny, drawing and following directions are a struggle for him, but I still think it's the cutest bunny around!</div>
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Hope you can will be able to use my latest creations! </div>
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We are getting ready to start our Rock Unit and let me tell you, this is one unit that truly does ROCK!</div>
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You can find the pack {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-Those-About-to-Rock-A-Science-and-More-Unit-All-About-Rocks-1194951" style="color: #e452a0; text-decoration: none;">here</a>} if you'd like to see more!</div>
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We'll make Rockin' Books!</div>
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And have a take home project to collect a rock...analyze it and describe it.</div>
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And of course I have to have a craft, right?</div>
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In class projects to add hands-on learning to our rock exploration:</div>
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Crystal experiment:</div>
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Research, research, and more research!</div>
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St. Patrick's Day is coming up and to celebrate we do a fun, quick activity each year:</div>
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A Leprechaun Direct Drawing!</div>
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Click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leprechaun-Direct-Drawing-for-St-Patricks-Day-1752656" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to get your copy of the drawing directions! For me, many times I don't even tell my students what we are drawing, I just give them the paper and start drawing each part on the board. They get excited trying to guess what it will be =) </div>
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I even did another video tutorial for the drawing challenged:</div>
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If it looks fuzzy, open it in another window (it shouldn't look fuzzy!!) =)</div>
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This guy looks like he's down in the downy dumps, which is the fun thing about directed drawings. Yes, they are directed, but kids have the freedom and ownership to change to create their own version. You'll see my students using the techniques I've taught them to draw other things!</div>
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And if you are looking for a craft with a writing activity, check out my St. Patrick's Day Themed GLYPH Pack {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Make-a-Leprechaun-St-Patricks-Day-Glyph-Literacy-Math-Pack-206777" target="_blank">HERE</a>} </div>
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It's 71 pages and filled with thematic fun for your St Paddy's Celebration!</div>
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If you are like me, you love Joy Cowley...I mean, who doesn't love Mrs. Wishy-Washy?</div>
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Recently I reviewed a set of books by Hameray Publishing...I put them out and let my kids choose which one they wanted to read. <br />
The books are high interest and even have the word count on the back cover! My students especially loved the books for pets! They were tickled to hear the advice given to cats, parrots, and dogs on how to behave and be the best pets ever!<br />
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It's time for the annual <a href="http://www.hameraypublishing.com/joy-cowley-contest-2015" target="_blank">Joy Cowley Giveaway.</a>..and it's a GREAT one this year!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947187880852413631.post-13396065862108998992015-03-01T17:00:00.000-06:002015-03-01T17:00:05.965-06:00Directed Drawing Tutorial for Reading Celebration Week {FREEBIE}<div style="text-align: center;">
We've been out for snow all last week, so I am excited to get back into my classroom (my home away from home). I am a little behind though from being out and this week being our Reading Celebration makes it even more jam-packed with stuff to do!</div>
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One of the things on my to-do list is a directed drawing of a cat...fun, right?</div>
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I've had a lot of comments about folks having difficulty with directed drawings. To help those teachers out, I created a printable and a very quick video for you! <span style="color: #cc0000;">If you like it, leave a comment and I will do another for my leprechaun directed drawing from last year</span> {<a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2014/03/leprechaun-directed-drawing-freebie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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The video should prep you enough so that you can lead your class in their own directed drawings! =)</div>
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Click {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rt5QRJS2SiUlBFVDRMR0JTdEk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1530686447"></span>HERE<span id="goog_1530686448"></span></a>} for the printable of the directed drawing below.<br />
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For more ideas, printables, and freebies, for your celebration week, check out my post {<a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2015/02/read-across-america-and-dr-seuss.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
Or check out my Reading Celebration Pack on TpT {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Celebrate-Reading-Print-and-Go-for-Writing-and-Math-1140042" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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I also finished my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alligator-Close-Read-1733776" target="_blank">Alligator Close Read</a>! You can find it {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alligator-Close-Read-1733776" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and it's been added to my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Close-Read-Bundle-Option-2-1373952" target="_blank">Close Read Bundle #2</a>! (you may need to go download it again if you've already purchased it!)</div>
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I hope you love it!</div>
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