tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23712569055986085862024-03-17T22:59:25.484-04:00First Grade BloomabilitiesLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-76769040194628023782024-01-20T16:36:00.016-05:002024-01-21T16:34:00.126-05:00Quick and Easy Valentine's Day CraftAre you short on time and a little patience this time of year? I am! There is so much I want to squeeze in to create those special memories in First Grade. My class loves crafts. But some take soooooo long and need so much direction from me. So, I created one that can be done quickly and independently (When I'm meeting with Reading Groups) in about 30 minutes.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Craft-For-the-Record-10922962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0B1xvmuWEyHrHAxaS6462lISr5P2aAxoxCOoGK6LYxnU0tRC8m90Aq2swEeOBLHZ_IoPfIJdxk5gjQbsyfDp521mT1VXV_sz1j37JFIT7aW4W_CEXbseMDrnRaQAuIVbnYxfZ0T4xrBHaOEjK-NUY4-w14EFr_XGkYY559u0Xvp1rr_7Dkvo24G9h98/w640-h495/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cute? I think so!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmT64Kw_j_8wpNUx1kuLWVuApJYWW30PiGE03cS4VHzSS5FOZtxoGjCxKUF1NFAQpW5BczsFSE_I3TI91L7o4RVMXpgqxOhMRTXtDuFarNPTIBgDFNEdUBiiB7DMbscoEuMJ3pifueVLVnAl3Fh_XsceqTLUIRSlAfq0r8Dye9Jb8jn9NQM7Jep3fSTU/s1056/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmT64Kw_j_8wpNUx1kuLWVuApJYWW30PiGE03cS4VHzSS5FOZtxoGjCxKUF1NFAQpW5BczsFSE_I3TI91L7o4RVMXpgqxOhMRTXtDuFarNPTIBgDFNEdUBiiB7DMbscoEuMJ3pifueVLVnAl3Fh_XsceqTLUIRSlAfq0r8Dye9Jb8jn9NQM7Jep3fSTU/w640-h494/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There aren't that many pieces to copy and hand out. Yea! And it can be used again for other holidays! That is what I love most! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Craft-For-the-Record-10922962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-kM_0wF2bRX8i0pGKPt9f1alS4TkZvpIFI72HVAgNxh8JGtsG4SRAgKDhHq0Jx1Pn36VV1uHoXUeMEWvw-GB69ObU4n_RD7grqgzIrNjj9GqIYsGBSjjQnpAXRTPNywMk2tczDLsU3wWpmEyIBLzcQPQRComVMRAUxYAGeCa7aA1dQG2O8wCduVLMu8/w640-h494/Slide3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><div>I wanted to make a visual for myself to think about all other color possibilities. Possibilities are endless.</div><div><br /></div><div>I try to include a simple coloring page for really busy teachers and to let my students take home and give to siblings. That's always fun!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Craft-For-the-Record-10922962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66KzOuLezKCYAXnuv8JLpzXZAGL1KtBCk3K2Dmj8Zg_xO6coGZXr5y0MVn-_ZFCqYDTfzkTzaAeDPOib-iZVKHNMWFkECw4ocovLs0qWUzN0Arh3P2MOJeFopJwmPoXQwKNXQl54O2CkCVcCgzuXOSXjO6sOf8S17iEalNF23AcljXjBIVqgIldmxv4c/w640-h494/Slide3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>Quick question: What do you use for Valentine's "collecting" in your classroom? I know some teachers have kids make bags. I send home this Make a Valentine Box at Home letter with my students. I love seeing what they create at home with their families. Grab the letter if you want!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentine-Box-Editable-Letter-for-Parents-4319976" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi407v3_aqQJUq7pnD6bRpXP3rPu6QYc_r2vleYbpeAv4dZZCRQjBKf45HbUoiGdeoInWZckN7dLcawTD0w6EBD2ZNvJcizk0QI5j4-pHjz_kMf8TpeJgymqrAZR0qywy5xTYyCfFrXjSSGnPD9MJaSHBVoH49iHECxUxSiDDG39LhXquw9-AhpyggKp7k/w494-h640/Slide1.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFUWelQB8p8h7TSSwnWB-D4y2lYDNMXHb-Vycy7rZvyzy3QPc7UkxeVa4U_l_wNBbtGcKKCrkt8MbDlyr3cHqz04RqPEhZV9cgfHoJXFlePfVlpL0CcJBrp_Wvs7lv2CcNrMoqISFTN7bST5L3B31ovXz00TX_98mDX-k8buiCQ1BbxiezIGgzbiuwZw/s2048/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFUWelQB8p8h7TSSwnWB-D4y2lYDNMXHb-Vycy7rZvyzy3QPc7UkxeVa4U_l_wNBbtGcKKCrkt8MbDlyr3cHqz04RqPEhZV9cgfHoJXFlePfVlpL0CcJBrp_Wvs7lv2CcNrMoqISFTN7bST5L3B31ovXz00TX_98mDX-k8buiCQ1BbxiezIGgzbiuwZw/w494-h640/Slide3.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a Valentine's Day Clear the Board game that's free, too. Fun to play! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Valentines-Day-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-5181552" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjr66asKGUds3hZYSdz_eZtS8rLAbVpnTSef7v_-VBx3RqnleDNHGTJW_zdbsVrOEB2TM0osNB6IjrCtShwjYjfuMqbzMHzPNwxqiF_DePOdtPyYCyxwPx9V-eouAZXqcwyUmJDjU4tpnMwThsUNnixVVXEkLhf-_jp6-7qypGPG3gnGiyap9epsoLLS8/w640-h640/FRee%20Valentine%20Game%20cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Valentine's Day will be here before you know it! If you want to see my two favorite books to read this time a year and a must-watch quick video/song with a powerful message, click on links!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2020/02/random-acts-of-kindness-day.html">Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Day</a> and the awesome LifeVest Video.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2019/02/somebody-loves-you-mr-hatch-my-favorite.html">Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!<a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2019/02/somebody-loves-you-mr-hatch-my-favorite.html"><br /></a><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-47375611142673142062024-01-14T15:43:00.003-05:002024-01-14T15:43:55.668-05:00Birthday Celebrations in the Classroom (Update)This is an update to the post <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/birthday-celebrations-in-classroom.html">Birthday Celebrations in the Classroom</a>.<div><br /></div><div>What's different?</div><div><br /></div><div>No.</div><div>More.</div><div>Making.</div><div>Individual.</div><div>Cards.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZdXa80jcS_YKssU0w_e6Sl87P4cgwJsEevGfCmP3amzpOpqq45AqYLWXSkKULav8sCbgvZlNpX2JXlxN2STIa7dSVHC4MLiA8_ioPG7KkJmIu2pGMWFucsLwGOltyf8Y4PDexRTcsFlZBe0CwkIlKkwUj8QgtMrIbf_VfCke4U-RdIIaF0-EikC42AU/s3300/Make%20cards%20in%20school%20for%20Birthday%20Child.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZdXa80jcS_YKssU0w_e6Sl87P4cgwJsEevGfCmP3amzpOpqq45AqYLWXSkKULav8sCbgvZlNpX2JXlxN2STIa7dSVHC4MLiA8_ioPG7KkJmIu2pGMWFucsLwGOltyf8Y4PDexRTcsFlZBe0CwkIlKkwUj8QgtMrIbf_VfCke4U-RdIIaF0-EikC42AU/w640-h494/Make%20cards%20in%20school%20for%20Birthday%20Child.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>They are so stinkin' cute though, aren't they?</div><div><br /></div><div>Then why did I stop this year? My class was taking FOREVER (and a day!) to make them. Seriously! </div><div><br /></div><div>Our schedule is SO TIGHT this year (don't get me started!) and all the kids were taking WAY more than the 15 minutes "Do-Now" time. I mean WAYYYYYY more than 15 minutes. Heck, some kids are still making a card from October as I write this...</div><div><br /></div><div>Seriously, it became a huge time suck and I found myself getting agitated.</div><div><br /></div><div>Way.</div><div>Too.</div><div>Agitated.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do I do now? </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieAD9hi2Ol0jH0lO_NNxWK5YGvhyphenhyphenaYTJmy0ynUkUVMzJ-GS-RZvBUPLs_Rt298zFG7Fe4z_zzs_kWcYtVGWZsJZese4RPWQAcxDrEd5UIe9WOWhDnW6KOo-NJ4bKYHbx6FvrWlmwYK_hyphenhyphenYstqybrLh42-Mzs_GReV8p3Jy9RIsbnnk-uuclxIz5P9XFxM/s1056/Birthday%20Celebrations%20in%20Classroom.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieAD9hi2Ol0jH0lO_NNxWK5YGvhyphenhyphenaYTJmy0ynUkUVMzJ-GS-RZvBUPLs_Rt298zFG7Fe4z_zzs_kWcYtVGWZsJZese4RPWQAcxDrEd5UIe9WOWhDnW6KOo-NJ4bKYHbx6FvrWlmwYK_hyphenhyphenYstqybrLh42-Mzs_GReV8p3Jy9RIsbnnk-uuclxIz5P9XFxM/w640-h494/Birthday%20Celebrations%20in%20Classroom.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YW1mKhisGtkKjRAZpOWU9iZkhO6jglABDMBBVWG-aUtzVJGkD9Y80BHRDdmg3dIqiUoX9LXOkTQZI1TII6KqY0nwVhKbm1jYDOSp4MJvBznv1NnV9CU35Yvyhu769wdekTVAriTfDS6UL3AaFKGd_P5xy0QlTXZDV8jZCDJtYFYuLQIxf0-cXu_M_YA/s1056/Celebrate%20Birthdays%20in%20Class..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YW1mKhisGtkKjRAZpOWU9iZkhO6jglABDMBBVWG-aUtzVJGkD9Y80BHRDdmg3dIqiUoX9LXOkTQZI1TII6KqY0nwVhKbm1jYDOSp4MJvBznv1NnV9CU35Yvyhu769wdekTVAriTfDS6UL3AaFKGd_P5xy0QlTXZDV8jZCDJtYFYuLQIxf0-cXu_M_YA/w640-h494/Celebrate%20Birthdays%20in%20Class..JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Yep. That's what they get. Nothing fancy, I know. (They still do other things in the original post. This replaces cards.)</div><div><br /></div><div>What do they think? They LOVE IT! They get to take it home and hang up in their room.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do I think? I LOVE it because kids can sign name and draw a small pic if they want throughout the day and it doesn't take up really any time since kids sign during "down times."</div><div><br /></div><div>Note: 3/4 of my class took F-O-R-E-V-E-R. The other ones took about 2.2 seconds and Id have to remind them to put in effort, etc. Their final card never changed much. So, this change, for me, was a "good for all" change.</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, I sort of feel like the Birthday Scrooge by not allowing them to make cards but it works, For me. What works for you? I'd honestly love to know!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>COMING NEXT WEEK: SQUASH THE BUG: A Writing Workshop Tip.<br /><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-24581830294633476582023-08-02T04:38:00.004-04:002023-08-02T05:27:41.999-04:00Affirmation StationI'm a big believer in Positivity over Negativity! And there is such an easy way to help foster a positive classroom: an Affirmation Station!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Affirmation-Station-7214254" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHHtARpRZp-PvqnKxzTvr10cZhsF8HnyytZIchKiMplJdkjFjJDOVXkIMm0u2kOKVHHS4aEkqTbQeoaohlTT3pIpvga3gsp02HlNEP1iAjOF1K089QC9QYiBVOsSB5Ha4aWgHEl37HYfqPGOqEq5z8WZa7yka-pzLg7fB5UEjl-dah8f8RLczCFry49Y/w640-h640/Affirmation%20cover%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">What Are Affirmations?</h2><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>They are short phrases that are positive and empowering. </li><li>They boost a child's self-esteem, confidence, and foster a can-do attitude. A great way to introduce Growth Mindset!</li><li>When you say affirmations often enough, they shape your reality. </li><li>You can say them anywhere and it only takes a few minutes a day to feel the positive effects.</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Use My Affirmation Station</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Set up an area in your room where you have affirmations visible for the kids to read. I use a mirror but a bulletin board or simply a wall works fine.</li><li>I tape affirmations around a mirror for the kids to say when they want. Some kids stop by daily. When I introduced the affirmations, we said them together after lunch for a month straight before kids could do so independently. </li><li>You can print out cards and give to kids so they can say them at desks or some where more private if needed.</li><li>Print out and send home a few a day to have kids share with families. </li><li>By request, I printed out extra sets for some of my students who said them each morning at their desks after arrival AND I had two requests from parents last year to send home so they could create their own at home. (I'm fine with you sharing this with families. I encourage you to!) </li><li>Although I continued to say as a class each day, there were days I would include them in Do-Nows or in center rotations.</li><li>This resource includes editable affirmations so I did switch out when an opportunity presented itself. For example, after reading the wonderful book <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/the-power-of-yet-bulletin-board.html">The Thing Lou Couldn't Do</a>, we switched out one for the included "I am determined" and typed up one that said, "I have grit."</li></ul>These also come in black and white so you can print on any color paper you'd like to match your classroom. There is also a separate EDITABLE file so you can add specific affirmations you may want for your students.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Affirmations Included: </h3><div>✿ I am smart.<br />✿ I am clever.<br />✿ I am brave.<br />✿ I am loved.<br />✿ I am positive.<br />✿ I am talented.<br />✿ I am confident.<br />✿ I am amazing.<br />✿ I am persistent.<br />✿ I am caring.<br />✿ I am polite.<br />✿ I am unique.<br />✿ I am wise.<br />✿ I am friendly.<br />✿ I am fun.<br />✿ I am empathetic.<br />✿ I am responsible.<br />✿ I am respectful.<br />✿ I am assertive.<br />✿ I am flexible.<br />✿ I am honest.<br />✿ I am grateful.<br />✿ I am present.<br />✿ I am helpful.<br />✿ I am cheerful.<br />✿ I am inspiring.<br />✿ I am generous.<br />✿ I am creative.<br />✿ I am focused.<br />✿ I am eager.<br />✿ I am patient.<br />✿ I am interesting.<br />✿ I am reliable.<br />✿ I am independent.<br />✿ I am happy.<br />✿ I am nice.<br />✿ I am determined.<br />✿ I am successful.<br />✿ I am awesome.<br />✿ I am in control.</div><div><br /></div><div>Between my Affirmation Station and <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/the-power-of-yet-bulletin-board.html">My Power Of Yet Bulletin Board</a>, I feel like I'm starting off the year ready to jump in and amp up not only my students' confidence in tackling new situations but the belief that they WILL succeed. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xxZflEBcFvmkf12sLPHukbaS8tg87DdpEoSbOxSkwFyPVbjSsy57fIQ5EI8xjSSMi8vabawDVzVZ2FvrZceLcUJWNhT1BeC3rNW6Tr2GYR4ThNYYOj8ZpaqSvf6dEErUPYEAOFnr2tdPv7nztgLQcDDRAZTwbC5MB9a5Lt8Xz4TTRH0FPaTzNee7gTY/s3300/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xxZflEBcFvmkf12sLPHukbaS8tg87DdpEoSbOxSkwFyPVbjSsy57fIQ5EI8xjSSMi8vabawDVzVZ2FvrZceLcUJWNhT1BeC3rNW6Tr2GYR4ThNYYOj8ZpaqSvf6dEErUPYEAOFnr2tdPv7nztgLQcDDRAZTwbC5MB9a5Lt8Xz4TTRH0FPaTzNee7gTY/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great day!<br /><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-49840217213956823692023-07-21T08:37:00.002-04:002023-07-21T08:38:21.400-04:00Using Crowns and Headbands In My ClassroomI'm a crown and headband kind of girl! Always have been! When I was little, it wasn't really dress-up without a tiara or two on my head! My love of headbands and crowns has extended to the classroom. I use them monthly and invite other optional opportunities for kids to make and bring home.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Back-to-School-Crowns-Fall-Day-of-Peace-Dot-Day-Talk-Like-Pirate-4807339?st=e691dd879ed12ac9a47eef34d4cff540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHFW2Qp4s9dG-wYEwPzNrtYeH3TOJLYZqcwlAdYQ1zx4gupO0soD-CsDPKVa2fpPLHrBcUapfkJcRnOjilrYFlXExqu3XigMP8_FNciRmRsoSUyAcnYElgAMTgeUVpQNrkl8oGD9K_n2Loj4OYwlbSZ_pS_MOxtWz58sYcMio8moSyOE5roOQI66vHJE/w640-h480/September%20Crowns%20and%20Headbands%20for%20Back%20to%20School.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Why Use Crowns and Headbands In Your Classroom?</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>a quick, easy, yet meaningful "hat" that highlights a specific day or holiday to celebrate</li><li>an activity that promotes classroom community and school spirit</li><li>perfect for a quick Do-Now as kids arrive in the morning</li><li>reinforce curriculum</li><li>helps kids practice fine motor skills with coloring and cutting</li><li>sparks conversations in class and at home which strengthens the home-school connection</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/fire-prevention-week-activities-october.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XnO-cyqMkprZqYRCGgd3s3BdzTRCMTIBWTVKmMvDm9sf90OqeNsY27xO-vc5KjQgR9A0kCTrnFmj_nSjsJsdcUM9bvV4PtI-J9Mb7Vf4hXZC5LLATGf4_A3NI1Y3ND51hS729sujSKrsglLoRGTh-DkoZQMhVeFasOTBUhjPV1KLj6iG4fy4N1QsR-o/w640-h480/Fire%20Safety%20Prevention%20Week%20Crowns%20and%20Headbands.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How To Make Crowns and Headbands</h2></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>print out the crown you want </li><li>use crayons or markers to color in the crown</li><li>cut out</li><li>glue onto a sentence strip and size to head</li><li>staple it</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Back-to-School-Crowns-Fall-Day-of-Peace-Dot-Day-Talk-Like-Pirate-4807339?st=e691dd879ed12ac9a47eef34d4cff540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxkLpGBGZShtC5SaNvCiFyQ325klvzJo5mG3elF3vSrkV_nesBQOsOzKSfu0IWoHV9KtQwbhMJWdHEEItbsxicb7lp-YmU8PNle_3icur3ypV87O-YU97yGog-ChbsIvMm3kibnJ47iBfTU_tzUv67vAYIQeIbFZzdaXJXvXj1Zif4TM329fXDtVyQmM/w640-h480/Crown%20Pics.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I use 2-3 crowns a month BUT I often out out the ones I didn't use during centers that kids can make and take home if they want. For example, we celebrated coding in September in school and I did a lesson on it but I didn't offer a crown to make. Some kids picked it during centers and brought it home to make while a few decided to make it in school. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've packed lots of crowns into each monthly packet. The best part? Many of them can be used ANY time of the year! Gotta love that!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-10734810176728756782023-07-20T14:09:00.006-04:002023-07-20T14:09:48.412-04:00Scholastic News: A Must Have!Do you subscribe to Scholastic News? I'm lucky that our school pays for the subscription for all of our First Grade classes. If I didn't have it and it wasn't in the budget, I would see if your PTO could purchase a subscription or earmark a fundraiser for it. It's that good!<h1 style="text-align: left;">What is Scholastic News?</h1><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It's a weekly "magazine" that features timely non-fiction topics that support your curriculum. It's always engaging and I love the way it builds and reinforces nonfiction reading skills. Here are Grades 1-5 recent topics.</li></ul></div><div><span face="utopiastd-regular" style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNAqziug2C7YW9dMzhx-JgzJSTvv5-7m2jWYFwyzISC_d9oc9Y5MQuqrWCvcMPvNydCfD9bKK-1yAfhogsG7tNUACc5HEWBTTjRKWfeS-rc0OS5dXoC1y-0r8ENUCT8uMz3nP8Fk-b_lWjTIzntJWUKd4Zm6U5L1S3cQvPCPC57bVnWWIZOW3lpy5Zkc/s1943/Scholastic%20NEws%20Examples.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="1943" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNAqziug2C7YW9dMzhx-JgzJSTvv5-7m2jWYFwyzISC_d9oc9Y5MQuqrWCvcMPvNydCfD9bKK-1yAfhogsG7tNUACc5HEWBTTjRKWfeS-rc0OS5dXoC1y-0r8ENUCT8uMz3nP8Fk-b_lWjTIzntJWUKd4Zm6U5L1S3cQvPCPC57bVnWWIZOW3lpy5Zkc/w640-h452/Scholastic%20NEws%20Examples.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You get 4 issues delivered in a bundle each month. Some months are combined which makes sense. That's 32 issues a year. I think it's a really good deal BUT it still costs around $5-6 per student. So it's not like a teacher could purchase a class subscription on their own.</li></ul><div>Here are the themes listed for next year.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKKSQS4FJneDLRsj3kxveAhUeEI3dPSZuDmnBytmObkCCaBwaL4t03lv6C6jmpktB_9xr51fiqLc6xGpESZlrgA_Z-Lu8X-ab16MilzCSMp224yTjNxepaz4LkK5IwSxev8Wluxy4B9TQpRPc4zUIZVRiTaybYbwLYeV-EbNR_PqdXv9UwxdNKBDdNw0/s1909/Slide7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1909" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKKSQS4FJneDLRsj3kxveAhUeEI3dPSZuDmnBytmObkCCaBwaL4t03lv6C6jmpktB_9xr51fiqLc6xGpESZlrgA_Z-Lu8X-ab16MilzCSMp224yTjNxepaz4LkK5IwSxev8Wluxy4B9TQpRPc4zUIZVRiTaybYbwLYeV-EbNR_PqdXv9UwxdNKBDdNw0/w640-h438/Slide7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>While I've always loved the content, it wasn't until two years ago that I fully took advantage of everything it has to offer which includes the digital content.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">What's included in Scholastic News:</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Print: </h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A magazine for every student (4 sides total. Just the right size for First Graders.)</li><li>Lesson Plans/Ideas to implement/discuss</li><li>Printable activity sheets which I never used until a few years ago. </li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Digital:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The news accessible on any device</li><li>Nonfiction videos that are always spot-on</li><li>Read-Aloud Audio Option which I use</li><li>Interactive activity Sheets</li><li>Games</li><li>Back Issues which I do access. Sometimes videos are the same but often can get short videos that are so well made on a specific topic.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This is what the online version looks like:</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbfXV8FETNgPzFptf-9aww4nnPHMvWLu2LyatnYyDFvveGeuxb-dbv1eaLryHfVRQjTek48OP8Yhwj6MrijZwnZ-_QGQ7zwEncel_Mrfz1yDU3jQYDdZHd72FchuH61LJAu8y9fe5o5ieVZU9KeJzvW1NhAX5vRqyn4EAH0-e_9xwRcAbEX8OW8J0A8o/s2161/Scholastic%20News%20Digital%20Example.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="2161" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbfXV8FETNgPzFptf-9aww4nnPHMvWLu2LyatnYyDFvveGeuxb-dbv1eaLryHfVRQjTek48OP8Yhwj6MrijZwnZ-_QGQ7zwEncel_Mrfz1yDU3jQYDdZHd72FchuH61LJAu8y9fe5o5ieVZU9KeJzvW1NhAX5vRqyn4EAH0-e_9xwRcAbEX8OW8J0A8o/w640-h406/Scholastic%20News%20Digital%20Example.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>For a long time, I simply read the magazine to the kids and discussed it. But a few years ago, after a lot of nudging from my colleague, I discovered the online version and WOW! A great news "magazine" was made even better. (Thanks, Jane!)</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How I Use With My First Graders:</h2><div><div><b>Fridays: </b>I share the online version with the kids. This usually takes 30 minutes by the time I introduce the vocabulary, listen to it online (as it highlights each word) watch the video, do the "dance break" offered, and the learning game that is part of it. No matter the topic, we always learn SO MANY interesting facts! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is my favorite one from this year:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9T0AYczeBi1PRmRhfOoLv8BCAqKlIQLl9CoyVqX61LH_zcKDzAaxRG_rgEkQnorx6tzKHOdHRZsNg3mV0SmI65zlgnbMipsbXfzNrmzvM13Lg-y5diAQadU1GsEOAXrOMePE0ZsuoAyJCGR4Ox9pT1JmgyPwRnlv2r4YSoSm0HXY4N88bwAqDNAmJ6g/s833/Scholastic%20News%20First%20Grade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="689" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9T0AYczeBi1PRmRhfOoLv8BCAqKlIQLl9CoyVqX61LH_zcKDzAaxRG_rgEkQnorx6tzKHOdHRZsNg3mV0SmI65zlgnbMipsbXfzNrmzvM13Lg-y5diAQadU1GsEOAXrOMePE0ZsuoAyJCGR4Ox9pT1JmgyPwRnlv2r4YSoSm0HXY4N88bwAqDNAmJ6g/w331-h400/Scholastic%20News%20First%20Grade.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctKUe1t0IRfuHhfevGdo7jQnjObG7Su2ZzMTQAqNqLaQ_s7jcBOeiUmVCW_t-3b6pbPrXq3UjjLkR8C2f334YYz9yYhR6SMaJ0J6gU7-Diao3uRMI1_xxgsuVDuVr7L94A-zwU9ze4EDCQ0GK1izEZyvDD1IBfR0PGN4raWeO-8Ow5N728jffmZ4TPMw/s1304/IMG_9888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctKUe1t0IRfuHhfevGdo7jQnjObG7Su2ZzMTQAqNqLaQ_s7jcBOeiUmVCW_t-3b6pbPrXq3UjjLkR8C2f334YYz9yYhR6SMaJ0J6gU7-Diao3uRMI1_xxgsuVDuVr7L94A-zwU9ze4EDCQ0GK1izEZyvDD1IBfR0PGN4raWeO-8Ow5N728jffmZ4TPMw/w254-h400/IMG_9888.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /></div>An example of the vocabulary. You click it and it defines the word then asks class to say the word together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwZFA_7hnoj6ncD6JxU-EK5Nx_rZW3_UtGc-dTzEeyb3QWdixgTwa_w77AzRYHWIdnFiWcjcgvIqPuL1GjYaRexO9Wm3dBr1MR8i3zpgQ01RFAPhhXvvrMXr82MSsjgpsRmn4uZyYXzdQDRfk2IPJM8alkGPvvjYfoN6V9OVDzJ-BgDV8JrYXnBgoKmc/s1296/IMG_9889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwZFA_7hnoj6ncD6JxU-EK5Nx_rZW3_UtGc-dTzEeyb3QWdixgTwa_w77AzRYHWIdnFiWcjcgvIqPuL1GjYaRexO9Wm3dBr1MR8i3zpgQ01RFAPhhXvvrMXr82MSsjgpsRmn4uZyYXzdQDRfk2IPJM8alkGPvvjYfoN6V9OVDzJ-BgDV8JrYXnBgoKmc/s320/IMG_9889.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /><div>I will definitely do this one again next year. Truly inspiring!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>After We Read On Fridays:</b></h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>On Monday or Tuesday, I pass out the extension pages that I make into a booklet Then I allow the students to work together OR work independently on completing the pages. While most want to work with a partner, I usually have 3-5 that prefer to work alone.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtapovPaFQn2o9ElaGOoqwIH65ZJfw2k-Y-DlsGF1rlFDJw4QZbj1F9lKLMlRmuzNvU0czzk7mLRaoDipuzLA6lU241QfHBWp-SyIhwy2xvGMAU1OfLXdkl-46VAnAP43-LUhO97F-6BDV4ismLQHhhRsWi9otJ7TKO-qy-eomNRJdvDwZAvjc070lUI/s1472/7400DFD0-4CC0-498A-B5B1-A9BB844E941B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtapovPaFQn2o9ElaGOoqwIH65ZJfw2k-Y-DlsGF1rlFDJw4QZbj1F9lKLMlRmuzNvU0czzk7mLRaoDipuzLA6lU241QfHBWp-SyIhwy2xvGMAU1OfLXdkl-46VAnAP43-LUhO97F-6BDV4ismLQHhhRsWi9otJ7TKO-qy-eomNRJdvDwZAvjc070lUI/s320/7400DFD0-4CC0-498A-B5B1-A9BB844E941B.JPG" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZr8Ayb7IG9E4yICV4b9-xNZU7uX78McnfE84wnXz04Esc2-8xXfMXnUHphRBn-oSLwu63oCBtbzC9RpOp_lX9adSXrqmXagWAtv3NI2OnYpFzCv24dcNdmGe3QCAWHJq3lIINnDqXN0pf2K03u9whnVCE-cnHgqKqZTsGEs6N_ygxROPZeOTZn-qKj0/s1472/E17615A3-6974-4278-98EB-3A5F4FAA5347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZr8Ayb7IG9E4yICV4b9-xNZU7uX78McnfE84wnXz04Esc2-8xXfMXnUHphRBn-oSLwu63oCBtbzC9RpOp_lX9adSXrqmXagWAtv3NI2OnYpFzCv24dcNdmGe3QCAWHJq3lIINnDqXN0pf2K03u9whnVCE-cnHgqKqZTsGEs6N_ygxROPZeOTZn-qKj0/s320/E17615A3-6974-4278-98EB-3A5F4FAA5347.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhvCwnN9k0P28oHzBeB5fIyoeTU86QUbkUYyR_TxsDKUcWoXB8_COQwn7CaL17mz69S6VtdzgfNPuZB1Ti3eTOqH2Nopyg9bj-MCi1AFs9qxOzO1dht-K560yBnPgMaAzuLWIpf91yH-r9Xdbc6BVWiFu4VRucfBfEPuAOTYOklARoLPyDenFm9bd5Hg/s1319/IMG_9899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhvCwnN9k0P28oHzBeB5fIyoeTU86QUbkUYyR_TxsDKUcWoXB8_COQwn7CaL17mz69S6VtdzgfNPuZB1Ti3eTOqH2Nopyg9bj-MCi1AFs9qxOzO1dht-K560yBnPgMaAzuLWIpf91yH-r9Xdbc6BVWiFu4VRucfBfEPuAOTYOklARoLPyDenFm9bd5Hg/s320/IMG_9899.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The kids are so engaged and take this seriously. It's a great way to reinforce so many skills as they work.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a <a href="https://sn1.scholastic.com/pages/promotion/navigationlps/020222.html">free online sample</a> that you can see for yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And in case you are wondering, I don't know anyone there and don't benefit in any way at all if you sign up. I just wanted to share a product I truly love!</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>NOTES: </b></h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The only thing I'd change that I find really annoying is that you have to print our each PDF worksheet separately. Why not just have them all together? It would save time. The way it is, I have to open up onw page, print. Then go to next, etc. </li><li>It seems like my district renews late each year. We usually don't get the print versions of first set until late September. Since you need a code to log on, it's annoying. We are at the mercy of our secretaries. just know that if they received your P.O., they will give you the code even if they haven't sent out the printed copies yet. Just call and ask. </li><li>I know Second and Third grade teachers who are equally happy and my sister teaches Middle School and uses that version which she loves. I believe it's called SCOPE.</li></ul><div>Enjoy! Let me know if you use Scholastic News in your class and what you think?</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-38165571973544810002023-07-16T07:37:00.001-04:002023-07-18T08:34:30.335-04:00Writing Prompts <div>If you know me or have read my blog for a bit, you know how much I love to teach writing. I suppose it's not a surprise since I'm also a children's author. My love for writing must be contagious because as much as I love teaching writing, my Fabo Firsties always seem <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2020/02/10-tips-for-more-focused-writing.html">so focused during writing time</a> and love to blow me away with their writing.</div><div><br /></div><div>How lucky am I? I teach the interactive lesson, put on some <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2020/02/3-new-playlists-for-your-classroom.html">writing workshop music</a> and we get down to business right away. We write so much in my class that I'm forever sharpening pencils!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzmcUaAL9Tqi18iYFMykYUcCVmV_TaEQv5lUm06AxdKuL16LB7T0-Ka0j82Uksh1Jy2v_VyMuxmgvlKygUtlY1C0f2lOHoiGk8qaikvf3Q_CtgmS1X2I0Izz3BFboW0WYvK-c5-9MraNAeFyK0ki8BE-ekp7WPzkq6kZ2POGYaS65hQPSVoqRnPtxcmY/s640/IMG_0122.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dull Pencils need sharpening for Writing Workshop" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzmcUaAL9Tqi18iYFMykYUcCVmV_TaEQv5lUm06AxdKuL16LB7T0-Ka0j82Uksh1Jy2v_VyMuxmgvlKygUtlY1C0f2lOHoiGk8qaikvf3Q_CtgmS1X2I0Izz3BFboW0WYvK-c5-9MraNAeFyK0ki8BE-ekp7WPzkq6kZ2POGYaS65hQPSVoqRnPtxcmY/w480-h640/IMG_0122.JPG" title="Dull Pencils Are a Sign of Voracious writers!" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But I can't take all the credit for their enthusiasm! It all starts in Kindergarten and our K teachers rock! They work their magic and by the time they enter my room, it's honestly a rare occasion that I hear, "I don't know what to write about." Many of us use some variation of this quote which connects the dots for our young writers and readers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YNq9PY3wx8V59Bq6Fc0y2Q3YzMTEtqESHm4Ez0DpzyvLHy0HZFqgcFgc5TxA-YwIKgoVQjzQg7nS6vjBRQMiQwfNuZR66WCbJ1Xu7FqYfdvSqTrwXHnsYjgD6qat-X0zNOrPfQQmuNCXXU69hg98Gs_YCWRyR-upQOCSySN4IAT-uuhtvbtenHe0Exc/s1088/Writing%20Quote.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Writing Quote for Kids" border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YNq9PY3wx8V59Bq6Fc0y2Q3YzMTEtqESHm4Ez0DpzyvLHy0HZFqgcFgc5TxA-YwIKgoVQjzQg7nS6vjBRQMiQwfNuZR66WCbJ1Xu7FqYfdvSqTrwXHnsYjgD6qat-X0zNOrPfQQmuNCXXU69hg98Gs_YCWRyR-upQOCSySN4IAT-uuhtvbtenHe0Exc/w488-h640/Writing%20Quote.jpg" title="Writing Message for Kids" width="488" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We use Lucy Calkins for writing and the kids must generate their own topics all the time. As much as I love that, I also wanted them to be able to respond to a given prompt. Since they use all of the Lucy Calkins strategies during their responses, I feel like it's a win-win situation!</div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to make my own prompts so I could make sure I had monthly topics that meshed well with our curriculum. BUT, I still wanted to give the students some choice. SOOOOO....Pick-a-Prompts were born!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pick-a-Prompt-Worksheets-SeptemberBack-to-School-Writing-Prompts-2476698" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pick-a-Prompt September" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTm8cNgx9-jHScr4XdwcSHWu-35t1ZaqtHy1s5pbpTk4rYSwW6gCAp8RhZShGGqxu4wHjf0lnQKh41pipO4o-G2THusEwshAJ-niwI3_IeNUATcpbjZYy63w8Yyrif80tQcwqIR0vl7kG5UvxmhruIVLscGbg_RXD1zYihgkHRBg65DsROSnJiXKJt6A/w640-h640/Slide1.JPG" title="September Writing Prompts" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEiPmwptSGdDaWyjpAxJ3QA114AgNygBgJ1lMx_bLroKtMaP_9oveBJvs0uTWwLK3vwVdSn7xyNp3Tu4SPJNeozwkGoyGdE9pk3YAJ0be8FA8aPFCuVCaCm2FVcmoCnLcs3fUmJJE2W_7O_L8jamGYksmztA92k8mpOELO2C1vdcqCEgcdaP55it0UCf4Ag/s3000/September%20Pick%20a%20Prompt%20Preview.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmwptSGdDaWyjpAxJ3QA114AgNygBgJ1lMx_bLroKtMaP_9oveBJvs0uTWwLK3vwVdSn7xyNp3Tu4SPJNeozwkGoyGdE9pk3YAJ0be8FA8aPFCuVCaCm2FVcmoCnLcs3fUmJJE2W_7O_L8jamGYksmztA92k8mpOELO2C1vdcqCEgcdaP55it0UCf4Ag/w640-h480/September%20Pick%20a%20Prompt%20Preview.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pick-a-Prompt-Worksheets-October-Writing-Prompts-2476708" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Writing Workshop Prompts" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XTGVSOdeWy9lt0gcX7vIOpG2aTGoSp7GppzjzloeL7Q8ikrWu9k5jJxU8gAslQ5_YqEH6oL3OhP4sKRBxMFPlCEBedrloBgRXJWNxvrtFsPX28FZKYh_DeMYsph96DCVkOAb8R0951k-ZLMwVlIxtk1FTxdQ0Utt_-yQRSIqxmdIY6xBIIIogl47xeI/w640-h640/Slide1.JPG" title="October Writing Prompts" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">What are Pick-a-Prompts?</h2><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Writing activities that give your students a choice in what they want to write about. There are 3 prompts on each page and everyone gets to choose the one that interests them the most. They will highlight their chosen prompt and respond. </span></li><li><span face="Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Varied writing opportunities since kids can often pick between stating an opinion, making lists, writing letters, songs, poems, write a How-To, etc. </span></li><li><span face="Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">Themes related to the month so the writing naturally supports curriculum topics.</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">How Do I Use Them In My Class?</span></h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In the beginning of the year, I don't run these two-sided. Once I sense kids need more writing space, I'll print two-sided with the back being the fully lined page that’s included in this packet. I always have extra lined-only pages run off for my voracious writers! I get quite a few two-three page responses in the later part of the year.</li></ul><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>As always, I model, model, and model again several of these before giving them out. We do as a class all throughout September and October. It makes such a huge difference in the quality they produce! The kids know that I won’t accept one word or sentence answers! The more I model and have kids share responses, the better the results are from the whole class.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I always have some printed ready to go during this time in case a child wants to do one. Usually I have 6-8 kids that opt-in by October.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If you walk into my room, you'll see several of these hanging up around the room. I also use these worksheets as homework once a week starting in January and the kids partner share responses during morning meeting the next day. Sharing responses allows the children to get to know their classmates a bit better and helps foster a stronger classroom community.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I also use them for Do-Nows, Free Choice (I can even put same ones out because kids still have two unused options to pick from) and slip them into Fast Finishers folders. They've really come in handy during writing workshop too. I have a rule that during writing, we write. That's it. Finished a story? Write a new one! But I've realized that sometimes kids want to continue writing but starting another How-To or All About with ten minutes left of the period may not be ideal or could feel overwhelming. So, these fit the bill!</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Graphik, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">What's Included in Each Packet?</span></h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>8 pages of prompts with 3 prompts per page. Students highlight their chosen prompt or simply put an ‘X’ on it and respond to that prompt.</li><li>Two full lined pages to run on the back of the prompt for those students who need more space to write their response.</li><li>All prompts are available with primary and secondary handwriting lines which make these appropriate for Grades 1-4.</li><li>Writing topics for September include: Fall Fun, School Rocks, All About Me, Labor Day, School Rules, Grandparents' Day, Friends, and What If...?</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Real Pick-a-Prompt Responses</h3></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NOyWTRn394GbvtX4hswm_2VBUzvlSej5pOauZURnhDDvORkVhiNwxGtEXQhvNnv5bxvi0wnSc27HplMZvJeTtPvCC4vcCrQLw3QlB2jjxJXxA2nrEuJIGXr53W4pFGmKPJsHvAGZaDgPn2r6rjJAUydoJiU_bped97pfdj20Fyhl_E_OeQn_xTMduMc/s640/prompt%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Janaury Writing Prompts" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NOyWTRn394GbvtX4hswm_2VBUzvlSej5pOauZURnhDDvORkVhiNwxGtEXQhvNnv5bxvi0wnSc27HplMZvJeTtPvCC4vcCrQLw3QlB2jjxJXxA2nrEuJIGXr53W4pFGmKPJsHvAGZaDgPn2r6rjJAUydoJiU_bped97pfdj20Fyhl_E_OeQn_xTMduMc/w480-h640/prompt%201.JPG" title="Writing Prompts for the New Year" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5wSG7cb5AN6Nxuxe7FL7T5xefAksN6A5Sy_uok-jMgOxg85r69iwNA-4PS6b2Aok5Q5gBK9b0GuUcTQEur4o5MVZjbiaZddvQOu7Xr5gEMGgV7oFhSzNcO_0K859w-Bwf9LRVT5d0Dy3ixlarHJukx93CKFAGIxe3kUVCH3WGkyDMYeaWUqZIBOxPho/s640/prompt%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Writing Prompts for Kids" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5wSG7cb5AN6Nxuxe7FL7T5xefAksN6A5Sy_uok-jMgOxg85r69iwNA-4PS6b2Aok5Q5gBK9b0GuUcTQEur4o5MVZjbiaZddvQOu7Xr5gEMGgV7oFhSzNcO_0K859w-Bwf9LRVT5d0Dy3ixlarHJukx93CKFAGIxe3kUVCH3WGkyDMYeaWUqZIBOxPho/w480-h640/prompt%202.JPG" title="January Writing Prompts" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlnkm-GT88j2HxPkVCJ6EU2FkyfRitta0vnjho6TWS1wUZkflelLaD8g-ABoiub8A5h6f-WAsGQZPRnBhY7ICiylwyGzF6G2K6PEj6hy9bfQgV_PzqFpa-SkAQCwTMtRHMCX3nshg24NKLnii3wxXpsySVZaTasi50n5Hh7fx2nFUsR3tc6tD1LLgpj4/s459/prompt%203.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="January Writing Prompts" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="347" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlnkm-GT88j2HxPkVCJ6EU2FkyfRitta0vnjho6TWS1wUZkflelLaD8g-ABoiub8A5h6f-WAsGQZPRnBhY7ICiylwyGzF6G2K6PEj6hy9bfQgV_PzqFpa-SkAQCwTMtRHMCX3nshg24NKLnii3wxXpsySVZaTasi50n5Hh7fx2nFUsR3tc6tD1LLgpj4/w484-h640/prompt%203.PNG" title="Writing Prompts for Kids" width="484" /></a></div><br /><b>NOTE:</b> These were from January packet. I'm in the process of tweaking all months a bit: fonts, clip art, and some of the prompts. The changes can be seen in the September and October covers above,<div><br /></div><div>Here is one from <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/01/two-classics-betty-white-harry-dirty.html">one of my Book-It Packets. </a>Each Book-It gives a little support to the books teachers love and use all of the time. They feature the same 3 activities in each one: Pick-a-Prompt, Make-a-Word, and Retellings. <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/01/two-classics-betty-white-harry-dirty.html">Want 3 free Book-Its that you'll love?</a> They are an hour of meaningful work and you'll feel good about leaving them with a substitute. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bloomabilities/Category/-Book-It-Retell-Write-Make-Words-242859" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="President Pennybaker Writing Prompts" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfAG42mUKfZNpeUV_QLlxh_QLqnx1yWF9xJVxoARuH77F8YNPY38yvhG_Wrf3qSu1hUbqFmFHDjr5xEh7763tuC2LwOCeN4KYjNg__kdSCJTKbwZA1T3F1lg1TSvOUhvun1cCit7BHVWTgEVhUYEwBcE3RqNTSrf7sYdlv4ei9EsaXEgq1F7h8SYrFV0/w480-h640/President%20Pennybaker%20Pick%20a%20Prompt.jpg" title="Writing Prompts for Picture Books" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Are you ready to give <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pick-a-Prompt-Freebie-Writing-Prompts-3008375">Pick-a-Prompts a try with this FREE packet?</a> I sure hope so. I promise you that you're going to love them and reach for them time and time again! Let me know what you think!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy writing!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMhy1YVQMzQ8IY8kV23h-nT9JpTvUTv3D62V8dc9phi_Q75qlbZn56ISFeY4pWL2XrETDwj5zn45sTCcgN3GUox6ov_W7X8RhobqpYfrGOmTopDSNdIQuaQNEVosQvH0EGTKC1D3if7yJQWMKgOpJ1yhW4cSmWF_74ty53bRQ0BpyoS0UQ_VnqJfI_Zc/s200/lbsig.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="200" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMhy1YVQMzQ8IY8kV23h-nT9JpTvUTv3D62V8dc9phi_Q75qlbZn56ISFeY4pWL2XrETDwj5zn45sTCcgN3GUox6ov_W7X8RhobqpYfrGOmTopDSNdIQuaQNEVosQvH0EGTKC1D3if7yJQWMKgOpJ1yhW4cSmWF_74ty53bRQ0BpyoS0UQ_VnqJfI_Zc/s1600/lbsig.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-60364512860307250282023-07-13T22:57:00.004-04:002023-07-13T23:03:52.508-04:00Making Class Books My most favorite time of the day (after Morning Meeting!) is when I sing our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_PbO7LedPFI3zBCeNRmuvGvFWofVKtC/view?usp=sharing">writing workshop song</a> as the kids gather on the carpet with their writing folders. They are so excited and eager to participate in the lesson and get started. While teaching writing is one of my favorite subjects to teach, I also think it's the hardest subject area to teach. (Feel free to grab the song. It was given to me with no name to give credit to. I just added border/pics.)<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_PbO7LedPFI3zBCeNRmuvGvFWofVKtC/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE210-fTJAjrZI5nvq_1tu5jecOdGocDxK2D9Zczcewh36av7PwWnj3zVWocxHqo-wRQad9gEIi2sZwB9DuegAtUOwYtR1teSQ_079VRnEL2LGwrPPv4iqfwD642QMKPcW1DqD_f2cM0y_9tdPR6o8Cex24ppyeY_icDkws7efgG0JLm5c5lQKzz6pwk/w494-h640/Writing%20Workshop%20Song.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If your class is like mine, you have some struggling FRUSTRATED writers. Only minutes before, they looked as if they were ready to write a novel. But their confidence falters. Even drawing a picture and labeling it seems quite challenging to them.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's exactly why I like to make CLASS BOOKS! Immediate success for ALL writers! </div><div><br /></div><div>Because each page has the same starter sentence or prompt, all students can read the phrase independently within minutes which is a great ego boost for the kids. (Example: The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Book for September has Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Name) is in our room. That's it! A very easy one for all to read. Every child can read the book on the first try! </div><div><br /></div><div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Why Make Class Books?</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>They allow students to see the writing-reading connection and empower them to think of themselves as authors and illustrators.</li><li>They are repetitive in nature so kids can often read the entire book after the writer has shared his/her page.</li><li>The books help strengthen your classroom community. You learn so much about each other when you read the books.</li><li>It's a "quick win" for the entire class. From start to finish, the whole book can be made/shared in about 30 minutes. The students see their writing published in a book and there is something very satisfying and powerful about that!</li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">My Method for Making Class Books</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We talk about the theme. This can be in the days leading up to our writing or minutes before. Depends on the topic.</li><li>I pick a name out of my cup to see who gets to color in the cover. (We do so many books that each child will get to color 1-2 covers. <b>NOTE:</b> You can use the COLOR cover that comes with the packet but I have the kids color them. Up to you.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Apple of Our Eyes Class Books" border="0" data-original-height="2363" data-original-width="2913" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh2Jd4ml5UkUYMKGuQOPniB9SBM4S_h0B_1TBrMXUaLMyMsop2aXN14SJrwzotfUklFrRxaXa9FY6uTnH_V4cL7IqdgChgBbZXV7OcYYGJKh2bMfb-YjXFF3mhZK1q7cstKWXQohw4VZr68y95_BB4dujNmhikDdRBY-nHzx7FWYdSLjmG1P23u5VAPs/w640-h520/September%20Class%20Books.jpg" title="September Class Book by Bloomabilities" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Classroom Books" border="0" data-original-height="2524" data-original-width="3024" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1L5wCOd9DgqBdoV7y_QhlvTayf4Yy_R1_7OP64uFWCwsUYx-cwG_aTosZ-Re1YB8YWS4hVnM8N1Xh0huNsk_7XARHbAUZffAKBG2oIAQgB2x__An0MMouGecK5TWwC6F0eOwzxioTNEPzuXCe52YwT2txA8lwQwNzPhmk46izaQoP88mv9kZvdJ7-EIE/w640-h534/Class%20Book%20for%20September.jpg" title="September Class Book" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Kids pick the paper they want to use. You can see how it's differentiated. Choice is important.</li><li>They complete their page.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple of My Eye Class Book" border="0" data-original-height="2466" data-original-width="3016" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZCTkGKGWcXKSfRdNQKwXwwpEWYZZk2ttkl-s9BysHjZMaVSqikBnUs0odmPkO1EkLmCyfHLos5zGMG51-AtilKRKfRxvJ7V6VbAcYWIYOhsdfpk5vSyMM3sp3o7xjQqy1nnbrmDz75RmAVCAzE7s8f9KGwTBafJ2H31_Va4jDFfriFjdjfaHPS9YtSk/w640-h524/IMG-9463.jpg" title="First Grade Class Book" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="2989" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0NhjdZoVZn3uVKXXs1GhM5YpMa0GHe-rry6hijl5BxejJJ_4gw1doXy-2rU1DDX-emjnU0pltlbIBbPulogqzP_MwpwoCJjIO_8nTwQwyUY4-G7hevoJcsn25cXRlHDvCeZsXOQitc8WP_ftgZNUnW2IOk5-eW2hQfLtRNtm_hZd7h25nF2Tn_VSV4Q/w640-h522/IMG-9464.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2555" data-original-width="3024" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbdD46sdUUlpW_IroXYuBlrAmP7MDlvfgxuDv8KRwnQjGObrRsrWt5Kzfb8xnwRdg87UBUtc2Pvj6pYyB-CVasSTS9X2tlvGkg105YT8KCRZ_ewrXI1vRgiZW606CodSbr2SPeGYhJfZtplRCO12GPU-vks0mT8ZckTeWfuULh0Z1_Ri2z1EhiTuThGE/w640-h540/IMG-9465.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We gather back on the carpet. We take turns reading and sharing responses. I collect each one immediately after a child has shared. Within a few minutes, I have all in my hands.</li><li>We then vote on WHO we want to dedicate our book to. Sometimes I give them 3 people in our school to pick from. Other times, I take nominations. The principal always seems to be the first book we dedicate to.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2501" data-original-width="2986" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaenC_CN9HyBFAHhVllMHAecwPmlbJHMJkJWXGhmH8ogygj9eA62NAS3CiZvrvb9kVPHAHDV_5TYuAJSa0uPKasOkbtYSvPEbxiXdasPJVcJDFqVRZVNwgu2yEA791TkQesx40rOkR1fNk00KHff8mb9iRthjP2AJaZVpGH2QJxaI-a05bUtSSNjasq1g/w640-h536/IMG-9462.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I fill out the DEDICATION page.</li><li>I print our a recent class picture and glue it on the last page. The person coloring the cover also gets to add design elements to this page.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2330" data-original-width="2878" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNDUaoSe0pMaOdT2SP-nJuC1z7N6gGfNcP7r3S31nZ0MCt_Vjksg9vQmGV0g7UTKg7CanjQ4x-ABAxyHUdXF2LqIBH0McG8cpFr5XD3xhj4glnOlimXoBQ6jdpsa2rb-6Vwbg5cUKKehQH8nU5-pOCofmOBB23edRKJo9DS8az-JZ3qZ2wgcGc2Wy62w/w640-h518/IMG-9466.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>After the cover is done, I staple the book together and put it in a bin for the kids to read and enjoy! It's exciting when they see me put THEIR book in the same space as their favorite authors and illustrators. "It's because you ARE authors and illustrators!"</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="First Grade Classroom Library by Bloomabilities" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hQ_2EsAErSnStHWOzQ-_Q-vwbJDfnkVEAsGnyFkw7Rd7LmS0lAFakjnuvj6LoZuAArXQmpaZxtDycjguP9UvRtDSnmVwY8khvTMotRtBVNFCcmDZItAYMACe0JotZFvc51wrXC3AV1Qkgupwtq338TJnFGw75rXaAYvdC3JVRhJDi8xcm6YNJRV3Oc4/w640-h480/Classroom%20Library.HEIC" title="Classroom Library in First Grade" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><ul><li>At the end of the year, I put them all into a bag and kids reach in to pick one and take it home. A great memory book for them! They love to look back and see how much their writing and drawing has improved. </li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">NOTES</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Next year, I'm going to make sure I add a page to each book too! Why should they have all the fun?</li><li>The books make a cute interactive bulletin board. Kids can grab one to read at any time!</li><li>I have a sign-out sheet for library books in my class. It's simple but effective. </li><li>The kids are so proud of their book! It's too good not to share so from time to time, I make sure the kids pick a friend or teacher they want to share it with.</li><li>Kids often record each other reading the books and they share with parents on Seesaw.</li><li>The most exciting aspect for me is that by the end of September, we have completed 3-4 books and that means that EVERYONE in my class can read all the words in those books. That's thrilling for my struggling learners.</li></ul></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqr3JA0gkwwF4Da2WpFnDk9JOCVVvHRFtuRWG_v46SFatnw16OMTsS4z0bHB7XGAKai1akl6d1pmVdfnvpGEfLGvHBZ-lFJEJF4u8KOb4m20tXpFXLIdQLQNjWcghCQYQAPH6BWwowseisXXciTFZHr997REH5NYo4k7oYehJJekrMNVVvAOpsvG-gvRA/s2048/Checking%20out%20Books%20Blog%20Post_Page_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2048" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqr3JA0gkwwF4Da2WpFnDk9JOCVVvHRFtuRWG_v46SFatnw16OMTsS4z0bHB7XGAKai1akl6d1pmVdfnvpGEfLGvHBZ-lFJEJF4u8KOb4m20tXpFXLIdQLQNjWcghCQYQAPH6BWwowseisXXciTFZHr997REH5NYo4k7oYehJJekrMNVVvAOpsvG-gvRA/w640-h494/Checking%20out%20Books%20Blog%20Post_Page_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvX2wNgujQnroY34pitqOetTR3GAERzf_stdtx15GesnDKF4Bd3t_00zCMyqIekb9gEk4ZwFIgtPjf96gxI2JWUeGZVJ4FrFx3x6xf8MDHv2M-J8kmArV6EyICNIyQW6rnBmPcsP4CMfK17KMUfsMZHepUBZcQvwlVDumbdjS9pRAeYbOq6nh63wq8WSI/s2048/Checking%20out%20Books%20Blog%20Post_Page_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2048" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvX2wNgujQnroY34pitqOetTR3GAERzf_stdtx15GesnDKF4Bd3t_00zCMyqIekb9gEk4ZwFIgtPjf96gxI2JWUeGZVJ4FrFx3x6xf8MDHv2M-J8kmArV6EyICNIyQW6rnBmPcsP4CMfK17KMUfsMZHepUBZcQvwlVDumbdjS9pRAeYbOq6nh63wq8WSI/w640-h494/Checking%20out%20Books%20Blog%20Post_Page_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>If you are interested in the September packet, I lowered it to only $2 for the next couple of weeks. That's only 40 cents per book! If you end of making any of the books, please let me know!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tQ8G7qSyzoHLP9E48W_Tpw-jRPKGd3rDGeIfeMjx3xYSEDRkwmpQspfIifz-aNrnUlnhDGDHe0PlEspjHAOLtdhfAiDkD08gxG9wLPCEgGbFHmg788-JkKJFUTbc5hrzWF46H0xDxKbQAoZzoWw6Vsfv4-hgGc1qrjlCLS-kOYqCff6vq_7pO6thdAM/w640-h640/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you end of making any of the books, please let me know!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy writing!</div><div><br /></div><ul><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></ul></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-63858574774391988742023-07-10T17:40:00.007-04:002023-07-10T18:25:03.772-04:00Shape TalksEver since I started to incorporate NUMBER TALKS into my daily classroom routines, I've been thrilled to see the kids deepen their number sense, awaken their mental math tool bag, share their reasoning and strategies, justify their answers, and learn new ideas/strategies from their peers. My students have become better mathematicians because of Number Talks.<div><br /></div><div>So I got to thinking...what about taking these same objectives and applying them to SHAPES? Well I did and Shape Talks was born!<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shape Talks" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_b4WumEOt97m2EZTBqlhdAfjQJ5K2pWMvwLS7kZhAZkMhSD952fO6-FVnmR_53LmfL56jo1mha5-6gg2TZZfJvDMZnHyaB6naWfr9CnGHS_7wm_pZ5aAXrEdaBdLW9NwYpAL_sICIZA68tiKIiAJKA0r5xDwAZe4Dss8RSVmCfCWrI5qQP-mXOa5NiLI/w640-h640/Shape%20Talks.JPG" title="Shape Talks" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The nudge for "shape talks" came last year when our new math program (Investigations) featured Quick Images, with shapes. See below. There is a clock you click on. Once you do, an image shows up for 5 seconds then disappears. Kids draw them. You can show it again for those that need it. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUX2Gcm46bzSyVmtKGN6boTUxnXiwoOcUBuoUNdNmKwO4-WI1vs33kEvtK6gN-xfBaJmgDdNN0CiSyXkjawB3uzD3yh3Yj3JJo3zsc2ccT7MWTbuMXMSzk6xKIThFYIWUntKsywPyA6HWJawTnxVu2yxZzSccQSTwJDFt0cFN4pdZtJSplkaSoKoidEk/s2959/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="2959" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUX2Gcm46bzSyVmtKGN6boTUxnXiwoOcUBuoUNdNmKwO4-WI1vs33kEvtK6gN-xfBaJmgDdNN0CiSyXkjawB3uzD3yh3Yj3JJo3zsc2ccT7MWTbuMXMSzk6xKIThFYIWUntKsywPyA6HWJawTnxVu2yxZzSccQSTwJDFt0cFN4pdZtJSplkaSoKoidEk/w640-h352/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />They would feature three-four slides in one or two lessons in each unit. Honestly, the program only skimmed the surface and didn't ask the kids to do any deep thinking. What a wasted opportunity! So I quickly decided to dig deeper into the exploration of shapes and their properties like I did regularly with Number Talks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since the book had so few opportunities for the kids to engage in this, I made my own slides and came up with my own twist. After using them I can honestly say my kids can compose and decompose shapes and their understanding of shapes and the relationships between them and their properties was solidified. Way better than previous years. The best part for me? The inclusion of Shape Talks was a natural one since we use pretty much the same format as we do when engaged in Number Talks. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">What are the Benefits of Shape Talks?</h1><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The discussions are short and easy to incorporate into an already packed schedule. Can be anywhere from 5-15 minutes but most days they fall into a 5-8 minute time frame. </li><li>They encourage students to think about the various attributes of shapes in relation to other shapes. Composing and decomposing shapes needs lots of opportunities for them to "see" the possibilities.</li><li>Offer opportunities for students to strengthen their understanding of shapes through mental math.</li><li>Kids can share their thinking aloud and can not only verbalize their answers but defend and justify them if questioned.</li><li>They see, firsthand, how others are making connections and can test-drive their peers ideas.</li><li>Without even knowing it, they are suddenly working on the seeds of area, perimeter and volume and it's also a stepping stone to part-whole relationships and even fractions.</li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How Do I Use These Shape Talk Slides?</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Subitize: </h3>Pages 6-126 feature each shape (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, rhombus, trapezoid, semi-circle, oval, pentagon, hexagon and octagon) in isolation first. I introduce one shape at a time. This is an example of the intro slide for a square.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkc2u_0kkOb58CxAi6zHDnih-Y-4palyARNdrCPAKrmxZ_cssMLoK0ry-VeMTeU-YqRifh47qoTaKgIKjMgpwIfX2OI-2s3B00EWUX1wEO0Kh_LZ_Xh3ggoIQk81rjJ4HOJFRA022byBkbDSg-X1F5Fh_-wXjEh0iZ6ZqcK00Tcmg4i3aRyy6nBa2CWuY/w640-h494/Slide17.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I simply ask: "What do you notice about this square?"<div><br /></div><div>The answers always surprise me! Here are some I got:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Square begins with an "s" like Sandy."</li><li>"Since there is a q there has to be a u next to it."</li><li>"It has 4 sides."</li><li>"It has 4 corners and four sides."</li><li>"The sides are all the same size."</li><li>"It's not a cube. A cube is 3D. This is a 2D shape."</li><li>"The lines are straight."</li><li>"There aren't any curved lines."</li><li>"It kind of looks like a rectangle but there aren't any short sides." </li><li>"There are four vertices."</li><li>"If you put another square on top of that one, it will become a rectangle."</li></ul></div><div>Can you imagine all the great discussions their observations generated? They steer the boat but I get to elabortae and use their words as small teaching points. A lot of my decisions are based what I think the audience in front of me at the moment needs. FOr example: When the one student saud, "If you put another square ontop ofthat one, it will become a rectangle." I immediately did just that so my visual learners could understand it. "There are 4 vertices." was quickly met with me marking off each one quickly. It's a great way to reinforce AND introcuce new concepts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then I project 3-5 slides to practice subitizing and engage them in Number/Shape Talks. </div><div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMgSGJFEmxHRhpSugWmeDsxVo_9kuUM74AUq8XAmnJgendGBMt9jZkaS4JpdAWnMSK5IfeG1Riq6e0p6G0iHuImgrIAqyI-eyKM_m_hlS9jbsk9ow8My-mi74ptTv2mS-ckO_z8qOxx19R6j72s-ghCQd6j6CuHw1VRDwDsUnGoRoWEDD1NXn44s9XcY/w640-h494/Slide27.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>I simply project for 5 seconds while asking, "How many squares are there?"</div><div><br /></div><div>After the shape disappears, I record the answers given on the board: 10, 11, 13, etc. Then I put the slide up again for a few seconds longer and ask, "Does anyone want to change their answer?" Some do.</div><div>Then the all important question: "How did you count the squares?</div><div><br /></div><div>For the slide above, I had the following answers:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"It's 10 because this is like a 5 and a 5 on dice. And there are two of them so 5 + 5 is ten."</li><li>"I counted by 2s: (Then they proceeded to show me the top 2 in each cluster then the bottoms clusters of 2 and then, finally, the middle two. (It sounded like this as they pointed: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.)"</li><li>"I counted by 4s and then added on two in the middle: 4, 8, 9, 10."</li><li>"I counted the diagonals first: 3, 6, and then added on 7, 8, 9, 10."</li></ul></div><div>Since not all kids are sharing out, I then give them 30 seconds to share with a partner before we move on. There are 11 Subitizing slides for each shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7f4xSOzE1ZU5aDM3I90nprxgGcqseRRr6OydgWI1w3diObS93Bj8GyL_TVWp_7Qh92kKtEab-qfBA8BC7YJZjf3eHKbluMvUvI3uVmVPIzoCZN3KkSXH9bVjIPeE3_-v-q2TQ9TyKjmItVOjWEt_fvPuSOsYBlnHhkUOOdYn42AP9RMuhgK0vQV2qdU/w640-h494/Slide22.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Here is another example for the square. I do all 11 slides of the new shape over the course of a week. Then it's time to move on to a different shape.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Draw and Label Shape Talks</h3><div>(Pages 127-213) I've also included slides that have two shapes that kids can draw and label before we talk about what we know. (NOTE: I wouldn't present this slide UNLESS I've already covered circles and pentagons.) You can do this is tandem with the subitizing slides OR complete all of the subitizing slides and move on to these. That is what I do.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwW9qqbUg0EuL8l_JowULBbcZRQQMc61BONHNNS6DTfycmXa5ZI4H0NmCw_TFdJU22klnX4hsDoyqDmVUWOa9xIiKwh1khfDWReMuE498ueothBTBCIYkW2mLWupuCFpyDgOIsUQCVfJcQMH4uJzXOom50ifFL8nB8pzyOdw9EuidAqJb9QlTBLRNfTw/w640-h494/Slide141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After presenting this, I simply say, "Draw and label the shapes that you see." Here are two results.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBK3UEX980jvHSu0naiCGxLeh3DLnFthrGoDebIMuyV0fCFjsgdmtvXsm_VuSaS70s9HpD6gn9xujA8VUO-0Yn3l7B7iJFvMXyEywmhPovs4TlVWhEhbugDOsNFf7_QxnmhUTDJiL7LD6NLaAQV-oUOiB25eEe6JHdctlWHx7m5bBeh-icBdmE2C04J-Q/w640-h480/Shape%20Talk%20Draw%20and%20Label.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This student did a nice job drawing and this labeling was perfect for her. I like the way she ticked off the sides to count. I noticed how her had to concentrate on drawing the pentagon and it took her a few minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWr8xg2NWXZ2vVPmjNUBjgGKPwQ2g1EuNNMnnZn1dViIvgMJoiWG-GOui9RcQ86J3KXKx_KFDMBIGVtGgrGkQAQdTjv7kw5-L0jG40Ua72rUB_kzcSltehkY0f4Fmg5p12WzqxJCZE-v1YKzlZBn2Y5oEStJimIRhGld0D7ru3QmnQZAdeXRxyIzRapkM/w640-h480/Shape%20Talk%20Draw%20and%20Label%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This child, as you can see, is more advanced. She finished in half the time as the above student. One quick glance and I know she can draw the shapes and labels with pretty accurate spelling. Love the carot used and the numbers to count the sides. The "V" is for...you guessed it! VERTICES! </div><div><br /></div><div>Two drawing that tell me a lot about the student before they even open their mouths to engage in Shape Talks!</div><div><br /></div><div>I ask: "Is there anything you want to tell me about these shapes?" and I get such varied answers during the Shape Talk. I do remember one of the students saying the pentagon was the same shape as home base in their baseball game and another said, "My uncle works at the Pentagon in Washington and I bet the building is shaped just like that." WHOA! Real-life! </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Advanced Draw and Label Shape Talks</h3><div><div>(Slides 214-338) I've also included Draw and Label slides with more then two shapes. Some are quite challenging and I use them in small group instruction. Here are a few examples:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqxsGn-9xx_iEtQR6I6Q1DSBSMQXnqj7x_Sl43K1qqI-sO7TNY0AdXg24Do83VgwCVtUM4XqHZIgMwQHYtjufoZt82BUmrZ7k9PqQEK6MYJfUQd1h2zN3fuATlHpauWdIGm9p8tcA37kwUyvgeFXbokArbzZifWLK12YIQwPl7lFmk8XHPgKsQcB3jC0/w640-h494/Slide245.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWugqt9W_PpAqegn15UGfy6CTiUqQnDZIQv4TdDtOP0orSgYGj2Pjbk4UYkxxi3yXh4CAXoQhF7jgqN7WsvEyGPLHOP3rfbDTDnRGeTxtdRNh3icBWjfpCP8yHlL1ttUqMUgianhaoznH1EmoYP0JPitwmBr16gy9AqVnX0MhSuoQb-fL1sHIJOKKgPtA/w640-h494/Slide301.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCx52s3HZFQhjtrwv6xM6Aym3lUjn-VhF8eYsQZd0-KKFheRbIJXnIv8adCiEFX_tpDN8ZQFpxSh7bI6uKLZO4EGo--RTBHHajAtpQOxDvTNgo5h_2zHYSs2UqWbwtO0s9FrQ_dmwn7oq-asmGj4i-p5z5Qbj86kDbzIOP-DnwqmgaWwbs-zYIGBr4Sg/w640-h494/Slide267.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>Although harder, I often try subitizing with these: can they draw them after seeing them for only 5 seconds? It gets easier in time! Other times, I leave the shapes on the screen for them to draw, label, and then we discuss what they notice. Again- it comes from the students!</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Create a Shape Picture</h3><div><div>(Slides 239-350) Kids love to get their creative juices flowing and Create a Shape Picture is the perfect opportunity for them to show how shapes work together to form new shapes and pictures. Kids love these! I use these as Do-Nows in the morning, for a Morning Meeting Activity or print out and have them complete for homework.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shape Talks by Bloomabilities" border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZM-q3dvn3MoZelDANuDhX4oRbz2oE1fWqAUS3iUfsGLOVcij2dc1_Lrmi-9otWt-gEkDRMjLKuMkUVosIbqBPIc8AG4fp1FU_ZW4q5o5w5cvoYXQ9pUIo35BzRbahbFQHwZiPIfU8tIp98mNGsW_RrRUIrBCLZ10ZHDyMjKTD36XpfJkN3Q70_89WOGc/w640-h494/Slide346.JPG" title="Shape Talks by Bloomabilities" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Here are two results:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbYxgGMkRLtnDCp-lrzBAsFtkgZKI7s-r_bqT6FLTdyGqPuUib-X57wkySKP6uMLzGv9FcxtgPT4hfKbyAdMB8Fdrc3nNWvouCkUbmtkXi3k-BklVA_MTv0hS1zNyv6KAKSOX0TztaLpxi3sdjcEWQIZDrpNAkdRMQcLSrIaxb6Lv1hAGP8_7WNu4lN8/w640-h480/Shape%20Talks%20Picture%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Talks-Subitizing-and-Draw-and-Label-Google-Slides-and-PP-9789377" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZo0dDXltBzr-fCKpmQBJQor7PjOyob7WGVOoGLobTPY7kEV6lQwLzhPmoxogl1RSPvLzApINJgzzEGDvDE1ufsIjxDtRMBpjrkaJy2eSL_Iq-MJlIQpZ1DYdcWgaGGsB2xadWSAkO7j7n6-CsUJZLMDwewMIVQGVzT8vyJ4nWKHtG-5EGeBJYqWHdjI/w480-h640/Shape%20Talks%20Picture.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The above pictures were done as a Math Do-Now. If I had offered this as a Morning Do-Now, I would have had them color it in and most students would have added more details. I love both these pictures and can see how hard they worked. </div><div><br /></div><div>NOTE: I do allow them to use lines in addition to their shapes.</div><div><br /></div><div>I admit to being totally in love with Number Talks and Shape Talks! The benefits are immediate and it's the one area in math that ALL of my students feel immediate success. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have you done Number Talks? DO you love them as much as I do? How about Shape Talks? Let me know! </div><div><br /></div><div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-83423116295801997932023-07-02T08:36:00.003-04:002023-07-02T12:08:24.999-04:00A Book I DO NOT recommend!A colleague was deep cleaning her room for a classroom move down the hall. Look what she found tucked in the back of a closet...by Joy Cowley no less. (BTW, I have mad respect for that incredible woman!)<div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWQbBY6bSBGCgTqmI594Sm3T1hJH-O_81Ipx8BUCwc8fYFuTf7gWh_4EW4u1TL0_ZQ6iyN-yBlEU9HdGacYY9yehRvd0LmKmcbkJyCl3ZKF9jWGeRxd7NDRYVEI7YQ8e0WHr-vboTlRTi6GNgywlCP4v8yXWOa_PQmPM2amCumSNfjD7xp6qQpYnGR7o/s3000/Joy%20Cowley%20The%20Ha%20Ha%20Powder.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Ha Ha Powder by Joy Cowley" border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWQbBY6bSBGCgTqmI594Sm3T1hJH-O_81Ipx8BUCwc8fYFuTf7gWh_4EW4u1TL0_ZQ6iyN-yBlEU9HdGacYY9yehRvd0LmKmcbkJyCl3ZKF9jWGeRxd7NDRYVEI7YQ8e0WHr-vboTlRTi6GNgywlCP4v8yXWOa_PQmPM2amCumSNfjD7xp6qQpYnGR7o/w640-h480/Joy%20Cowley%20The%20Ha%20Ha%20Powder.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As much as I love Joy, this book is so.....creepy looking! And Ha-Ha Powder? My colleagues and I had a good laugh interpreting what Ha-Ha Powder really is! In this "J Level" book, the powder falls out of the back of a car and everyone who comes in contact with it can't stop laughing. I bet!</div><div><br /></div><div>Look how depressed the clowns are when they discover they have no Ha-Ha Powder in the back of their car. Eek! </div><div><br /></div><div>As I'm writing this, I googled to see the copyright date since I don't have the book in front of me. I found <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5498631/amp/The-ha-ha-powder-childrens-book-raises-concerns.html">this article from 2018.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>What surprised me most: That any teacher would STILL be sending this book home!</div><div><br /></div><div>Joy's most popular book that has sold over 40 million copies and is still going strong:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpkPumHFuv4NqCWlZ4bSVy9geNtOCJ063W1M8Rtl4jBW8fmYafkWhqD6iu_PpXJHdy05KoC1LrVEztyZtx2lU6-po3Zko3NKNwAi2TOPbnxy5sJX_rDCvQ_Em22jmVJsx3nR8Y-HRqa1AlKjcTyCTBvSQRL_Q9rqThYc-6ceHJfCcLJwdOdW6vOUobMw/s500/Mrs.%20Wishy%20Washy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="378" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpkPumHFuv4NqCWlZ4bSVy9geNtOCJ063W1M8Rtl4jBW8fmYafkWhqD6iu_PpXJHdy05KoC1LrVEztyZtx2lU6-po3Zko3NKNwAi2TOPbnxy5sJX_rDCvQ_Em22jmVJsx3nR8Y-HRqa1AlKjcTyCTBvSQRL_Q9rqThYc-6ceHJfCcLJwdOdW6vOUobMw/w484-h640/Mrs.%20Wishy%20Washy%202.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>She has a ton of Mrs. Wishy-Washy adventures in the series that kids love just as much. But I didn't know that Mr. Wishy Washy had his own book!<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/AVvXsEjDFY1zHNnYcGn82F1sztBpyUi6I-hpfWGkH3A267QFyOYhdvh5JM0AOgRcJ9nQhJAe-EGjt3fk4jOFNpSklPd9-ZkO0Wanpt-ijsCpgE30FAa6XgV6q6Nr_Biz0bfUITLpmCm54NnXDNLj07sztDdZPYi-pu71iium5QsY5XR5BKa2rMxH_AuILb3sj_I/s1000/Mr.%20Wishy%20Washy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="764" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFY1zHNnYcGn82F1sztBpyUi6I-hpfWGkH3A267QFyOYhdvh5JM0AOgRcJ9nQhJAe-EGjt3fk4jOFNpSklPd9-ZkO0Wanpt-ijsCpgE30FAa6XgV6q6Nr_Biz0bfUITLpmCm54NnXDNLj07sztDdZPYi-pu71iium5QsY5XR5BKa2rMxH_AuILb3sj_I/w488-h640/Mr.%20Wishy%20Washy.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you have a favorite Joy Cowley book? Mine was little lovely book about a woman who used items from nature to make a warm coat for herself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOF573LeVvOEEj6LvtI9qQJkJl533gzLIXlpKAiwPyJIxnQYVRf80ZAXqqUo20gGfgsniIQ2UCjUUpEeCvqnHZIMutfqimpVu8a76lqu4vw_83pfHFY4WN_SusBFfEIwoPEuQDHYiPzHr1pum7yKMlpJsHX4I6nsNxbSCEEfcHBVrDcpk3dGAU7LvjCw/s241/The%20Tiny%20Woman's%20Coat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="209" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOF573LeVvOEEj6LvtI9qQJkJl533gzLIXlpKAiwPyJIxnQYVRf80ZAXqqUo20gGfgsniIQ2UCjUUpEeCvqnHZIMutfqimpVu8a76lqu4vw_83pfHFY4WN_SusBFfEIwoPEuQDHYiPzHr1pum7yKMlpJsHX4I6nsNxbSCEEfcHBVrDcpk3dGAU7LvjCw/w555-h640/The%20Tiny%20Woman's%20Coat.jpg" width="555" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Let me know your favorite Joy Cowley book or memory you have...</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a Happy 4th of July! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-42302344906366576782023-06-29T16:00:00.001-04:002023-06-29T16:00:00.142-04:00First Day of School Classroom Traditions<div>One tradition I always do on the first day of school is to take individual pictures of my new students. I snap the photo and then show them the pic right away. Picture perfect, of course! (I used to do the First Day of First Grade but now that every parent seems to snap their own pic, I moved on to this type of photo.)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Photo-Props-for-Beginning-and-End-of-Year-9573350" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_1WL6ZlNKyjQzekF9vDdpc_Uisx0M8w1fgbYgo38e1qaV9S7fkJgOrE9tV0XfsCTjXeFU4LB2b_Fdkv76WB5piy3cANIv7iyAt5Bdw8iU6lQG_DYtQgno_Nuf0XuWx-YrK2XHvKA2An-mgKHPjEy36PmBYEJo5D-3ta7O-xHLyhbVL2z6x5qULkRrMA/w640-h480/Photo%20Props%20Back%20to%20School.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Using these photo props is a great way to start and end the year! Makes a great first impression as well as a strong lasting impression! I usually print out a copy of each child holding one in the beginning of the year and hang them up in the classroom to make an adorable bulletin board. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Photo-Props-for-Beginning-and-End-of-Year-9573350" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNJlR1kRtPvr9HGt5cunkx37TXE3tt3ZEUQDhOjw3cK4j-_xsjEa001s2N9lvvl6BTkr6LXauyc_S0HlHghCFw7EOuQFecAHRDWtpxVU75-gvsf-JF0LjqMJS85rVMhk6dPJuyoLn7o0H00WCmC62gMA0SPZ3JnWAVXXRdQtl6MTuECrg9kFOdePsApY/w640-h480/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also send through the Seesaw app. I think seeing their smiling child helps parents relax if they had those first day jitters themselves.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Photo-Props-for-Beginning-and-End-of-Year-9573350" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMYPW2u1ovF7eXn08C9vJpeZmywRYGhEoti4V-HFXkQq3fMl92EBo6jAQhoy21eDzuP--PDRDSluJSJU1kEJB1v1nEzH0yarwEXi91oQzZwyA4l3Az7NAey-bjR2aR0LK7MMaY_NqOvrVv0XaJ26m9Ecuhgzq82NKiE-0OzprRrUiDe5Ta_E8rmwe_HI/w640-h480/Slide3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I cut these out, I leave a small white border around each one. Makes cutting them out quicker! I just have kids hold them…so simple! What teacher doesn't like SIMPLE?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Photo-Props-for-Beginning-and-End-of-Year-9573350" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkovm46iZBAjA7rbe9rcVKmjiywOP0p96D5DQfctrUgbworWzdZ_4fcoxZahkGb6eU4OQx47VcyvQlGt93dupylur0bZLkil46Yz0o-NlZ2CRdg9fVF7SW0WKC3GvpCEnwKqr78UHnMHPBM3BoN23bz2YjZ1P6UgSjKGp9fK_RL6ZKJleOnLY4U0id0JE/w640-h480/Photo%20Props%20Beginning%20and%20End%20of%20School%20Year.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next year, I'm going to send home an end-of-year gift that has BOTH back-to-school and end-of-year and pictures I meant to do it this year but the last day of school crept up on me pretty fast.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another tradition I LOVE and the kids go BONKERS for is making <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2021/09/put-little-magic-in-new-school-year.html">Magic Play-Doh!</a> Be sure to visit learn how to do it, and grab the freebie there. If you haven't yet done this fun activity, make this the year you try it out!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-43536808638702850432023-06-29T10:00:00.004-04:002023-06-29T14:02:46.748-04:00Packing Up My ClassroomThis is what my class looked like on Friday. Depressing! Notice that I left up a bulletin board and I didn't cover my bookcases with paper. That's such a waste of paper! (My custodian approved.) And anything high on walls stays up too. Are you allowed to keep some things up? Saves so much time in August when I go to set up my room.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='614' height='534' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwGSwH5FCGgoMZoL_O39hc8l-mHwG9SFKRrvP3kEAk-2mthCIuIpl3d8TRaF3fkZlWTY5xhw7z5qpd9MvnIdw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love that bulletin board! It's the first time I had the same one up all year (without student work! Eek) and will keep it for next year. It's a great message and I referred to it all of the time. Another reason I left it up: I can't access all of that board and could NEVER get it to look right last year.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a close up:</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/AVvXsEiSbWEM_bWwUkoBMC9pfpWAAwLdLB4I-v41BNKyB4TfZ2llmw36s-1O74xG8NeJLiCn0eoc6R5h9NRkDxDiR59K_mRED5shHaz_wLwDOnufGnxRaBinRIj7i-TnqzDc2lb-SinG3aoHH--in18Y0NSb944bLNij4xPmbojAWM9UilM9khO8pNK575KsLNo/s3300/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbWEM_bWwUkoBMC9pfpWAAwLdLB4I-v41BNKyB4TfZ2llmw36s-1O74xG8NeJLiCn0eoc6R5h9NRkDxDiR59K_mRED5shHaz_wLwDOnufGnxRaBinRIj7i-TnqzDc2lb-SinG3aoHH--in18Y0NSb944bLNij4xPmbojAWM9UilM9khO8pNK575KsLNo/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out the <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/the-power-of-yet-bulletin-board.html">books I use to teach about Growth Mindset and Perseverance</a> at the beginning of the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you have any books to recommend for me that touch upon those topics? Let me know in the comments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-74549478889661652642023-06-28T19:41:00.007-04:002023-06-28T19:51:25.192-04:00Summer is Officially Here!It's been forever and a day since I posted but all is good! GREAT! <div><br /></div><div>It's been awhile since I finished a school year due to Covid and my leg problems but I did it! I finished on Friday and had such an awesome year! Loved my class! Loved working with my colleagues! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJCSN7DQT1eAylYB503zwMn1ZMh9ALRlpp8qUnCPU1tU7005oTT37RTAPFOVqsmNrxX9hIMWA1ajLUENFLS-w8C_ZhAVhT3H0gdOGueoMvx_HWCVRzBCvP6_A22ljDPfH3L5A3j7o_VHGBfdR9eMThWhWMgixZFiQJ7UA--Q3ki_4f-IkaDKwGXZ__58/s3000/School%20End%20of%20Year%20Picture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJCSN7DQT1eAylYB503zwMn1ZMh9ALRlpp8qUnCPU1tU7005oTT37RTAPFOVqsmNrxX9hIMWA1ajLUENFLS-w8C_ZhAVhT3H0gdOGueoMvx_HWCVRzBCvP6_A22ljDPfH3L5A3j7o_VHGBfdR9eMThWhWMgixZFiQJ7UA--Q3ki_4f-IkaDKwGXZ__58/w640-h480/School%20End%20of%20Year%20Picture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>To celebrate the last day, one of my colleagues brought in these for us! YUM! Honestly, the most delicious cookies I've ever tasted. Thanks, Erin!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzHPpnJDC-wtbYkduJMn3wsv-XCRHUVYT-tl_71A5WDHUfwoKyiYlxBuX45qEhBJPL6oPQ5BdaiWXMQVEq3iA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-7269280707277096542022-10-10T20:52:00.000-04:002022-10-10T20:52:07.687-04:00Spooktacular October CraftsSo many crafts, so little time! Unless it's QUICK or supports the curriculum in a meaningful way, I'll pass. Here are some that made their way into my October/Fall classroom this year.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirisZM7Wr0W_RMRsl8CCEcOIw_HXrh1i2yGZU4I71Yth5b3YA1yylBJYJZ9-H3ZnxeCA89tZ0ksCsCHrkZ5hKlNLo8HbY6Z3dJpstWJ3U5NpkqFkSt-neGxpmaMYLF_tbrxVtaItHygTbSx79cMd-Q30cs1IV236vPZV5gSfJ1H1EGEMJxj8E4hRRN/s3300/Creepy%20Pair%20of%20Underwear%20Craft%20and%20Writing%20Activity.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirisZM7Wr0W_RMRsl8CCEcOIw_HXrh1i2yGZU4I71Yth5b3YA1yylBJYJZ9-H3ZnxeCA89tZ0ksCsCHrkZ5hKlNLo8HbY6Z3dJpstWJ3U5NpkqFkSt-neGxpmaMYLF_tbrxVtaItHygTbSx79cMd-Q30cs1IV236vPZV5gSfJ1H1EGEMJxj8E4hRRN/w640-h494/Creepy%20Pair%20of%20Underwear%20Craft%20and%20Writing%20Activity.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creepy-Pair-of-Underwear-ELA-Math-Activities-and-Craft-3392604">Creepy Pair of Underwear</a> has been a favorite the last few years. The writing activity that goes along with the craft is related to Jasper's saying: "I'm not a little baby anymore." It also ties in beautifully with my <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/the-power-of-yet-bulletin-board.html">The Power of Yet</a> theme in my class. The kids aren't the only ones who love making Jasper and his creepy underwear. I get a kick out of these every year. Fun!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEC5nFPgUO7kFicn6Q3EkQseYJvKh0Br88EZNuE91PV_DMVhuolZH0UqvfnwYVfrgwdRa84Znj5qLm_mnAIybUSTjDjmfeTZP08SERiz7XwBkltJ8FlBEDgINeiOdaHHxMUkivM5tcIadOQyeeQ0l6ndmbQrFiiKuVnoUHoWGhcVkEM9JJZ9V2Ui_d/s3300/Pumpkin%20and%20Bat%20Crafts%20for%20October..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEC5nFPgUO7kFicn6Q3EkQseYJvKh0Br88EZNuE91PV_DMVhuolZH0UqvfnwYVfrgwdRa84Znj5qLm_mnAIybUSTjDjmfeTZP08SERiz7XwBkltJ8FlBEDgINeiOdaHHxMUkivM5tcIadOQyeeQ0l6ndmbQrFiiKuVnoUHoWGhcVkEM9JJZ9V2Ui_d/w640-h494/Pumpkin%20and%20Bat%20Crafts%20for%20October..JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aren't these bats and pumpkins adorable? They are from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Math-Crafts-with-Fall-Halloween-Activities-Bat-Ghost-Pumpkin-Craft-3404397">this TpT Seller.</a> What I love: I can use the editible template to make my own math problems. Most students solved "Add 1 more" and "add 2 more'" but a few solved addition to 20 problems. They solved the problems one day and colored them in. The next day, they made them. The Pumpkin was super quick. The bat has more cutting but a pretty fast craft too. (In her packet, she also has a cute ghost.)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrooqIhVDWalPIDYRHdQoeu98fzVNdkVIpfzAnkiVvqSz7f70b99jZqkuDQa09F1uHHsv5Xc8vvNBqa3EKikOfp_SRA41Odvi1e-kv42esCE0CN_lYyV8nDIKI1gn_qZjHvWxN79RTXkfDCXT1kQ7E7QxWuLO4vJcxhFDYEfRG3EuwaJkvThZX8Zn/s3300/Make%20a%20Fall%20Pennant%20or%20Banner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrooqIhVDWalPIDYRHdQoeu98fzVNdkVIpfzAnkiVvqSz7f70b99jZqkuDQa09F1uHHsv5Xc8vvNBqa3EKikOfp_SRA41Odvi1e-kv42esCE0CN_lYyV8nDIKI1gn_qZjHvWxN79RTXkfDCXT1kQ7E7QxWuLO4vJcxhFDYEfRG3EuwaJkvThZX8Zn/w640-h494/Make%20a%20Fall%20Pennant%20or%20Banner.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Fall banners have a small writing activity on them and look sweet around the room. The best part? They are <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Banner-Freebie-3433730">FREE from this seller</a>. I sprinkle around the room but you can also string them together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NOTE: I don't know either seller above. I use their products and wanted to share.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRqeMpK3FsHz5bgMogf-s06QaVN7zFcK2PsJ83rVFSnheu6GqUw5o_M17nu0lhPmasUQKO5cOnOitYiDiVS5tKio_TghDZ6Ew74LOn3Gb_igCyvphRaelsU-tho87lgTPvpCaW5ChlckNaP-Jrlu2mHQ_xR6hL7HPvSRbsxhJP9SD0KuSYe9zlrnj/s3300/Origami%20Dalmatians%20Craft%20%20for%20Fire%20Prevention.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRqeMpK3FsHz5bgMogf-s06QaVN7zFcK2PsJ83rVFSnheu6GqUw5o_M17nu0lhPmasUQKO5cOnOitYiDiVS5tKio_TghDZ6Ew74LOn3Gb_igCyvphRaelsU-tho87lgTPvpCaW5ChlckNaP-Jrlu2mHQ_xR6hL7HPvSRbsxhJP9SD0KuSYe9zlrnj/w640-h494/Origami%20Dalmatians%20Craft%20%20for%20Fire%20Prevention.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A 5 minute crafts that also looks adorable and supports Fire Prevention Week? Yes please! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/fire-prevention-week-activities-october.html">You can read about my Fire Prevention Week activities.</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRu_abOCPZWW_KrCNE-CCpIm2LcnICdPeV7emXQJS_EQkI3LAHnIAG1fPKSWxAifpgy61BkH2vx9R1XNnwW3_q0Z3bn8xcdJ0iLqVixoT_X5RqfZtS8homs_JDpfzsjDSinGuoNaMkEUCWvLINQfE6dJOMGZh15ZakemoQw8rEwgQ6GNBlaWprBNH/s3300/Fire%20Safety%20Week%20actvity%20and%20Craft%20Dalmatians.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRu_abOCPZWW_KrCNE-CCpIm2LcnICdPeV7emXQJS_EQkI3LAHnIAG1fPKSWxAifpgy61BkH2vx9R1XNnwW3_q0Z3bn8xcdJ0iLqVixoT_X5RqfZtS8homs_JDpfzsjDSinGuoNaMkEUCWvLINQfE6dJOMGZh15ZakemoQw8rEwgQ6GNBlaWprBNH/w640-h494/Fire%20Safety%20Week%20actvity%20and%20Craft%20Dalmatians.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I do put out some simple OPTIONAL crafty type activities during Friday centers and we usually make something Spooktacular during our Halloween party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week during centers, I have a cute paper color/cut/glue craft that my husband found recently. And it's FREE. Check back to see it on Friday...if the kids pick it.</div><div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-82978307628762923732022-10-07T18:40:00.001-04:002024-01-14T14:51:56.872-05:00Birthday Celebrations in the ClassroomI love to celebrate my little ones' special day in the classroom BUT I keep it pretty simple. Very! If you are looking for some tried and true (but easy-to-implement) ideas to celebrate birthdays in your classroom, you may find something here.<div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cIf1veD-JcMl-q2s-IkYoj6bTWZv4yfniH0jAE_avieyWLgYM-65iFwCppMZjH2dMyvdAEA77lEufOVEmVJ-ChseA9G-ezR3iIzgkp3_OqFbkd8mUcjOnDbBzijYWeFyUwaEemhDy0YSipPL2cKia6K43Yy7duSK_au5OC877P_pA4R90uST7oD6/s3300/Celebrating%20Birthdays%20in%20the%20Classroom.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cIf1veD-JcMl-q2s-IkYoj6bTWZv4yfniH0jAE_avieyWLgYM-65iFwCppMZjH2dMyvdAEA77lEufOVEmVJ-ChseA9G-ezR3iIzgkp3_OqFbkd8mUcjOnDbBzijYWeFyUwaEemhDy0YSipPL2cKia6K43Yy7duSK_au5OC877P_pA4R90uST7oD6/w640-h494/Celebrating%20Birthdays%20in%20the%20Classroom.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Straws and Crowns are given out to my birthday kids.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Years ago, I had a pretty elaborate display of their birthdays but no more. Space became an issue and I just didn't want to give up that much real estate to a display that really wasn't used much. So here's my super simple birthday display that takes me 10 minutes to complete. (Shown with names/dates blurred out.)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd39WWNF7NePICcpW5Z7jtt7RVLOqFW3ZiopeRFd6VmJkC_XPP7OMruLrqAT2RE1ZnA8RwD8PXOQQ7qyE0zAMxKFHX7LJRb7t2iYxjfgYdYEXibabCRkVpwU-cSO_wEaGdv612qBnGdHAUkmcoFwNyvaUXFyE9pUD-PUDeg4M4GyJtcLSaxiJ35PEs/s3300/Simple%20Birthday%20Display%20for%20Classroom.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd39WWNF7NePICcpW5Z7jtt7RVLOqFW3ZiopeRFd6VmJkC_XPP7OMruLrqAT2RE1ZnA8RwD8PXOQQ7qyE0zAMxKFHX7LJRb7t2iYxjfgYdYEXibabCRkVpwU-cSO_wEaGdv612qBnGdHAUkmcoFwNyvaUXFyE9pUD-PUDeg4M4GyJtcLSaxiJ35PEs/w640-h494/Simple%20Birthday%20Display%20for%20Classroom.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Oddly enough, it gets WAY more "looks" from the kids than the fancy displays I had up. Pretty sure because it's eye level and straight forward. I made it using PowerPoint, added a border and first names/birthdays. Easy. Done. I usually have "Crazy Straws" but the Dollar Store was out so these large ones work fine. Easier to clean for parents! NOTE: I'm now in a huge classroom but am sticking with this simple, yet, effective display.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbINIK_otr3EU1bSNgsfnTAjRKF1Ml2oJ5H0cTsqv11O8kUtCBKoIc1FDGVt5Mda7RuyxdoYl5oQJ_qUbHwhapLkiEMYgtwGi-dOUY89ZK9rmlskd7Dn5N--7-dqrtVGn3qHEhMqPBZos5Pt1TfAR5Z_71LvhPhFA4RhKm5ofB9CPpDF-w3OS3iiL/s3300/Make%20cards%20in%20school%20for%20Birthday%20Child.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbINIK_otr3EU1bSNgsfnTAjRKF1Ml2oJ5H0cTsqv11O8kUtCBKoIc1FDGVt5Mda7RuyxdoYl5oQJ_qUbHwhapLkiEMYgtwGi-dOUY89ZK9rmlskd7Dn5N--7-dqrtVGn3qHEhMqPBZos5Pt1TfAR5Z_71LvhPhFA4RhKm5ofB9CPpDF-w3OS3iiL/w640-h494/Make%20cards%20in%20school%20for%20Birthday%20Child.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My colleague gave me this large coloring sheet. Perfect for the birthday child to color in while others are making cards. While it says the website address to access it for free, it's not active. I'm sure you could easily find another one. The appeal is that it's 17 x 11. This is the Do-Now of the day and I send home the cute birthday cards that day the kids make but I have some colleagues that compile them into a book. I may try that next year. A nice memory all in one place!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPapCiYfw8Ms0wygzLDDt8xIblP_oM9ZhgeHBu-LOPZTFKcDlLnbTfSimsdRJzomnfodfNQ8mU-9wY1ZZqnpH0gx8hMikfu1_-tDJxLUKUkoI89u_JpKaYtQfNFEM0zUg8doWtKUeIWcl-EUyJAti0lfzBsWoE0h2-papfXnUK51yYA6YibOJb5qXm/s3300/Birthday%20Ideas%20n%20School.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPapCiYfw8Ms0wygzLDDt8xIblP_oM9ZhgeHBu-LOPZTFKcDlLnbTfSimsdRJzomnfodfNQ8mU-9wY1ZZqnpH0gx8hMikfu1_-tDJxLUKUkoI89u_JpKaYtQfNFEM0zUg8doWtKUeIWcl-EUyJAti0lfzBsWoE0h2-papfXnUK51yYA6YibOJb5qXm/w640-h494/Birthday%20Ideas%20n%20School.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>They also get to pick out the books that I'll be sharing that day. They tend to pick tried and true favorites, Some pick nonfiction...up to them! They can bring in books from home, too. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbkiEK8EVtTZ8tcLB6rwSEqA25CiX4M7yPcE5sgr-lBJr1_EoDIN3I6UkDz4qgXMO7JqpV5J8ZHPLDL9YpSXb-oHx1NvJdBhxxqpRP_9nuPK8rTh8ltveNm4ux69A-gKa5vrNPQnoj0YhJpXD6cMI5PMrp-PSjMvz9La44o4qrk0MFzfN1dzX0E5h/s3300/Ideas%20to%20celebrate%20birthdays%20in%20school.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbkiEK8EVtTZ8tcLB6rwSEqA25CiX4M7yPcE5sgr-lBJr1_EoDIN3I6UkDz4qgXMO7JqpV5J8ZHPLDL9YpSXb-oHx1NvJdBhxxqpRP_9nuPK8rTh8ltveNm4ux69A-gKa5vrNPQnoj0YhJpXD6cMI5PMrp-PSjMvz9La44o4qrk0MFzfN1dzX0E5h/w640-h494/Ideas%20to%20celebrate%20birthdays%20in%20school.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Being a Cool Cat Helper of the day is always FUN but nothing beats getting to be one AND picking your partner. That's what happens on your birthday! <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2019/07/simplified-job-board.html">It's such a simple system</a> with no stress of changing jobs or having kids complain about their jobs! I've been doing it this way for about 7-8 years now and would never go back to a full-blown job board. Each student gets to be a helper in ALL areas (like the coveted Line Leader every 10 days.)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDeyOMnM1ggJFJiVCQKxjd0tD4thzSZDVQxK_iDEtqu68V-37kAFnlxRUbeYOVDwuXBiPDI5-J85KoLtxALFDhMsH_Xl9pHLLeXU0onFZkvzkLTIduObBQIEYD4YWQmx30qsElPN6Agv5-GBBhGzOyfxswhAWus2FR50cc5i7h3jkqrgoKBrQh7jc/s3300/Simple%20ways%20to%20celebrate%20birthdays%20in%20school.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDeyOMnM1ggJFJiVCQKxjd0tD4thzSZDVQxK_iDEtqu68V-37kAFnlxRUbeYOVDwuXBiPDI5-J85KoLtxALFDhMsH_Xl9pHLLeXU0onFZkvzkLTIduObBQIEYD4YWQmx30qsElPN6Agv5-GBBhGzOyfxswhAWus2FR50cc5i7h3jkqrgoKBrQh7jc/w640-h494/Simple%20ways%20to%20celebrate%20birthdays%20in%20school.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>They get a joke on the calendar and get to take it home. I try to match up the child's looks as best as I can and the kids always say, "How did you make a picture of me?" <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2017/07/summerfinally-and-limited-time-freebie.html">I have Seasons, Dinosaurs and Sports themes.</a> All contain jokes.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m9386FmxMTQssyPD5kP5HbCOhbW-stWO/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wAGbDG0TFZi1B9LHK8uGwyvasSNvdQPRMth4l9vbcV3ql5VMZuNzbBpJfA3kKfnZw7PE7Ocj-SGG3dx4o_TCExst3Y-ORRdTveJQEgtiH0oEyPVuKpVL-JiIoOCX_pxl0fR3rMPr6yhqYV5jk3wsw7DBm60ee2nBWVCgeHFuYUB3GFfde6Nf0GZV/w494-h640/Happy%20Birthday%20Song.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><div>We sing this fun <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m9386FmxMTQssyPD5kP5HbCOhbW-stWO/view?usp=sharing">Happy Birthday Song </a>during Cupcake time! Grab it if you want it, It's my highlight! After we sing it (and add our Cha-Cha-Chas!) we give the Birthday student a "firework" with our hands and a "Truck Driver" which, if you don't know, you put your hand up in the air, and pull down while saying, "Honk, honk!" then pretending to talk into a radio, say in a deep voice, "Happy Birthday, Little Buddy."</div><div><br /></div><div>Giggles galore! </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it. Not a ton but I think it's the just right amount of birthday fun for my Fabo Firsties.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-83307778883870487492022-10-05T23:00:00.046-04:002022-10-05T23:00:00.149-04:00Fire Prevention Week Activities (October 9-15th)Are you looking for some ways to reinforce Fire Prevention Safety in a meaningful way that doesn't suck up hours of your planning time or instructional time? I have some simple ideas for you!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIWLgChKq-yKOPBBAhERx1sLQheFQIYjIuh66AMM8Jqb3tU4KW-t8jj-yp0wiUXLp0mEG6btortqF3Bd_UM9vBr3MD0U3G2Kn46ARRgOH3f-iaDQ4VoUt7VZgxF6xgihquvrXvKLFmN1SDX5kra754II9u3g6U8bqtCiK74u3XePK_6PN9-bLxOka/s3300/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIWLgChKq-yKOPBBAhERx1sLQheFQIYjIuh66AMM8Jqb3tU4KW-t8jj-yp0wiUXLp0mEG6btortqF3Bd_UM9vBr3MD0U3G2Kn46ARRgOH3f-iaDQ4VoUt7VZgxF6xgihquvrXvKLFmN1SDX5kra754II9u3g6U8bqtCiK74u3XePK_6PN9-bLxOka/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>When I was teaching Second Grade, I was going to give a quick mention of Fire Safety Week and move on. But a Firefighter friend of mine told me to ask my 7 year olds the above question. Not one student answered with the correct answer: ONE. Oh boy...there was work to be done!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you subscribe to <i>Scholastic News</i>, I suggest starting there. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhSv-EyNTW824bERtrSk759EOF-7bL2YMjSo2bGgyOxJT-ImC-amrgJAlOaKUB5NJpEgGfb3gTwWrCx5tiSTEILuzxNbK8KnpzwFYVE4PJm8sqoij_fOQ7SKbo-j7ILbzE5-p9145spjRRnY2gVJIFuJhSTl3-N1M2t3Pul4j9ze2KbtXGhCGFiSF/s416/SN1-100322-FireDog-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="310" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhSv-EyNTW824bERtrSk759EOF-7bL2YMjSo2bGgyOxJT-ImC-amrgJAlOaKUB5NJpEgGfb3gTwWrCx5tiSTEILuzxNbK8KnpzwFYVE4PJm8sqoij_fOQ7SKbo-j7ILbzE5-p9145spjRRnY2gVJIFuJhSTl3-N1M2t3Pul4j9ze2KbtXGhCGFiSF/w476-h640/SN1-100322-FireDog-1.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div>If you do subscribe, I hope you're taking advantage of the fabulous online content. Top notch. You also get access to all of the older editions throughout at least the last five years. That means the videos, games, etc. Here are the back issues I saw yesterday.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMJuiYGH7bhYYswizGbBnGS4oaj5Jtv02ADgDj_bQlaVk_OBKqj_hkxm18frv-f7C5y3IW77MYR7Pya8ETNjpUml6m3Rg0b-G_S0ZW39eem-POMtKN7bIpXXgZzjI9CLkv3EPT75yFbgSGyoPwVPeCF3zGFtvEFBdE7mvRnON-Rgq1v5idXFw72p9/s3300/Slide10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMJuiYGH7bhYYswizGbBnGS4oaj5Jtv02ADgDj_bQlaVk_OBKqj_hkxm18frv-f7C5y3IW77MYR7Pya8ETNjpUml6m3Rg0b-G_S0ZW39eem-POMtKN7bIpXXgZzjI9CLkv3EPT75yFbgSGyoPwVPeCF3zGFtvEFBdE7mvRnON-Rgq1v5idXFw72p9/w640-h494/Slide10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>The Fire Tech tools is one I'll be revisiting this year. If your school has funding available and you're not yet a subscriber, I promise you it's well worth the price. You get 4 "magazines" a month. Each child will get to bring home their own copy. Then of course, the online access which I use all the time.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0bMoVifbQBtIimX0gx2NiZZXVk-1oW1YTJjgYgqbjyzMeHXwTnSyUZW8PCcrBR7hpL5K5myle8dZXe3n-GffoDWGPITTG3V_qc2gkaiTjNzfjK_O-lZafW3lP12W4QYnUpC_AdYGrGwd4-Zha3L75OykntypyABHLPz1gsGkz3gzF0z950RVVERJ/s3300/Slide7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0bMoVifbQBtIimX0gx2NiZZXVk-1oW1YTJjgYgqbjyzMeHXwTnSyUZW8PCcrBR7hpL5K5myle8dZXe3n-GffoDWGPITTG3V_qc2gkaiTjNzfjK_O-lZafW3lP12W4QYnUpC_AdYGrGwd4-Zha3L75OykntypyABHLPz1gsGkz3gzF0z950RVVERJ/w640-h494/Slide7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>We often have Fire Fighters come to visit the students. Most of the time, they bring the truck but while fun and a cute photo op, I think it's best left to the Kindergarten classes. I think it's way more important to have them speak to the kids and introduce/review the importance of Stop, Drop and Roll as well as calling 911 when needed. Our department brings SQUIRT who answers questions and interacts with the kids. </div><div><br /></div><div>After the visit, I have <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Poems-and-Songs-for-Poetry-Unit-Printable-and-Google-Slides-289081">two poems</a> that I like to use to reinforce the lesson shared.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Poems-and-Songs-for-Poetry-Unit-Printable-and-Google-Slides-289081" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9wLZEb7f4ClXEm9kahOF9hzdrL8B8au-B8i6g68E5pAdZMlwPT39oq9rhCCdHN3xoV1-t6i5R-6qyeWvmnJc4JcgBiZHhdOyX-gCsmBEjRMPzHKRQyyzDkVTaTyMK_MT94NnxxWS0sFgoTh203UzOLX-QbaDUJ0uGIUZY_0akTDRHVJM-0k-vz-x/w640-h494/Slide5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm big into <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2015/09/love-poetry-fun-addition-to-my-class.html">Poetry Binders </a>so we add these to them and sing often! Read about a fun way I incorporate poems into my classroom via a <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2012/07/giving-three-away.html">Poet Tree! </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course I have books available to share with the kids and let them look through. I don't read all of them but do make sure they are easily accessible to the kids.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4iD22Fsc-7oOD88XfT5Z82zAtCRux08FX6JaisIadnACelbfXIf4qKO3Q-sDm1puVoeH2pqW6BlLfuxcVz4znylZbTLG7EFo3mTY1mWwOQEq4fIYm0QarYEl_lfsNNLg3OTeyfbRyUDHZDFQb7EBlz2XdYIZcxn1S5xSprbfJ4lGgGMJ8YqWqpUq/s3300/Slide4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4iD22Fsc-7oOD88XfT5Z82zAtCRux08FX6JaisIadnACelbfXIf4qKO3Q-sDm1puVoeH2pqW6BlLfuxcVz4znylZbTLG7EFo3mTY1mWwOQEq4fIYm0QarYEl_lfsNNLg3OTeyfbRyUDHZDFQb7EBlz2XdYIZcxn1S5xSprbfJ4lGgGMJ8YqWqpUq/w640-h494/Slide4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div>I usually have the kids make a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Crowns-Red-Ribbon-Ghosts-ColumbusIndigenous-Peoples-Fire-Safety-7282936">headband / crown </a>when the Fire Fighters visit. The kids make it as their Do-Now one morning so it's a quick activity. It's also a good visual reminder to parents to continue the convo at home when they see the kids coming off the bus wearing them.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Crowns-Red-Ribbon-Ghosts-ColumbusIndigenous-Peoples-Fire-Safety-7282936" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZnJJaHHdmwwpSk4gm0RYcUQKRDbQkIJTMGQyKgObICukzowJD1JnlRLyqU_CKYIDoAGPM-jJtkXNTHxVTUUYkENkMWS40KMILCPdHkDWNht30BWIn83OHJqyAa9VguNYtJPpMx5xnwCpRAdZZlZOieTkgPN5PRJyvrAtUvuZRa-WsJ0KI7lsoGaA/w640-h494/Slide8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another Do-Now (Which is done in the morning after arrival but before I take attendance and school officially starts) is to play a simple, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roll-and-Cover-Math-Games-Firefighter-Theme-3326059">Roll and Cover game</a>. I just added graphics to support the week but really a basic game. I have them play with a partner. Usually when someone wins one of our games, they pop up and yell, "Winner, winner chicken dinner." In the case, they pop up and yell out, "Stop, Drop and Roll."<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roll-and-Cover-Math-Games-Firefighter-Theme-3326059" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiEt6YXPJxs-f1kQRkvwutCZM9hicw9GbaSQAjF49re0dkW9ran06ngu_dmB4_MGzi5WskuY0DKrJyXTJt3dggFf9cICJ72067oJ6DFovg065xP8tPtmw2OWj0yIcK9zbI2S4z_WTAs__cT90pVMiins_AmI_SmjZsl5ZR3PUkxJ73QrGj90zvdY7/w640-h495/Slide6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div>Another tried and true activity...Origami Dalmatian Dogs that take under five minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXf4TO-0u3KRrAOdYmEf6NAmiMbkl8Bh3XENyvblUicWK97_b2_WbP3qC3qj4AVx7_1jSCOPBGCSBhIXfxS4ZJ44gw4D0dhgbqsFm_vWtPTeTElen_IIigtoSc14mgE9DSfbi7HgbxSeBNBkCFsmOWFAV5QDT35kEq_EwZZNK_AQGI5pDiOQKqPDR/s3300/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXf4TO-0u3KRrAOdYmEf6NAmiMbkl8Bh3XENyvblUicWK97_b2_WbP3qC3qj4AVx7_1jSCOPBGCSBhIXfxS4ZJ44gw4D0dhgbqsFm_vWtPTeTElen_IIigtoSc14mgE9DSfbi7HgbxSeBNBkCFsmOWFAV5QDT35kEq_EwZZNK_AQGI5pDiOQKqPDR/w640-h494/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> I like to hang them around a "Fire Fighters Are, Can, and Have" poster we make together. In the past, I had them list a prevention tip or piece of advice on the back to share with the class and their families.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dcuKOec9qCG4tsMq-PiH49FzRLOfXbG6T_s_oDcbuM9zA1b0ymBxqenikmL4eMHKsoigVS_GyduzZ2kiD3I5YdH1he5Li3ecZ9VCay3m4bdDRql4bFE98XaPBD-GqE59Tz3WrW5EvgDSHfPKpFZtrTlY5HnHC916oOO0uM8nBzG5wgeJiL7dheaT/s3300/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dcuKOec9qCG4tsMq-PiH49FzRLOfXbG6T_s_oDcbuM9zA1b0ymBxqenikmL4eMHKsoigVS_GyduzZ2kiD3I5YdH1he5Li3ecZ9VCay3m4bdDRql4bFE98XaPBD-GqE59Tz3WrW5EvgDSHfPKpFZtrTlY5HnHC916oOO0uM8nBzG5wgeJiL7dheaT/w640-h494/Slide3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>But this year, I'm going to add to our class library and have everyone contribute one page to a class book. There is a pre-made cover that you can print or have a student color in the page. (Note: I make these all year long, place in library and at the end of the year, each students gets to take home two of the class books. A great memory!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Class-Books-8130054" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidQPKwuCNYDabT8ngEWHLwoEmWOgce4xIC_EbEcKFYudVEdwYa4GGrvLXsMFkh_ALdE5NZ0rZP2Cy0L5Cql4lKquKyAdXN7PCv1_aW2a9GaHp3i1iPrAJxMk1Iec8bs9fJZc1yCsmsMW9zQRemHKKqfcrJ8jR0RPnYxBXkjommxsagN3b-3re-pYO/w640-h494/Fire%20Safety%20Tips%20Class%20Books.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Each booklet (Five booklets for each month) comes with lines paper or simply a drawing space for those not yet writing. Honestly, I let them pick the one that is best for them. Most kids used the lines paper but I usually have 3-5 opt for drawing only.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpD3guN2dZYD2Wwsa6IKxSrwfjRV9N-I6mfKHilUgHvdlK1M1CG7JbtHOe86NphHEf6mPON-NHCuYRDKatK8v7RUWVM5QcTXt0AU1dg7mSc8LVXBu9WHbE7s9cgCd2HVD0a7BFCPJOrUFgYlioGIHfOJmELQfIP_G9jWsnZq3D6PKxHKCizDz-BbjJ/s4032/IMG-4039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="4032" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpD3guN2dZYD2Wwsa6IKxSrwfjRV9N-I6mfKHilUgHvdlK1M1CG7JbtHOe86NphHEf6mPON-NHCuYRDKatK8v7RUWVM5QcTXt0AU1dg7mSc8LVXBu9WHbE7s9cgCd2HVD0a7BFCPJOrUFgYlioGIHfOJmELQfIP_G9jWsnZq3D6PKxHKCizDz-BbjJ/w640-h342/IMG-4039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I added these class books to my store recently. There are 5 books per month. Check out my October Books if interested.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Class-Books-8130054" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EAP9dHP03jCBkn1uY8edQYUT4iw-QIOZl9_jKd7D_j_bK4VdQwXu_3Vb5S81TUpdrqy3X01Q7ku76IKwVQJCg-8ORZKSwI_BHL8XdptYNW17e5MCe16Vd5rgJfUqdOVpL1MJcTvvGfkkaiop3KoNur6YpOewDKEfbRV8sJ3Pyup6QRKo-ZlWweuB/w640-h494/Slide11.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>If you know me, you know that I LOVE Which One Doesn't Belong OPEN-ENDED activities. There are always MULTIPLE ANSWERS. I use them for a five minute filler activity, a Morning Meeting Activity, during math (when I'm using my math focused one) and as Do-Nows, too. One included in my October packet has a Fire Fighter theme. To see these in action, <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2019/11/which-one-doesnt-belong.html">take a peek at my video of the students sharing answers</a> or a <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2021/08/which-one-doesnt-belong-more-open-ended.html">blog post showing answers</a>. Hands down, my kids favorite activity.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Which-One-Doesnt-Belong-Open-Ended-Questions-October-7144755" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCx-awJkhBXkixSJ4OA5BuIBv_bdCx9O0AYbae4R3nv4JJO44YRM6X8H5z4cLKhPD7qUi4N6gU58qKM-FlqSsM8R-cYiUzCyXkagN3BB9V9dXwnwY5czGuc_jn1QwS0vPqKPwxthQ5RmMjWw68Tf01KXbcf4idpJgRUXxiJvK6WkJy7E0i4-Ri6S3i/w640-h494/Slide9.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Here are some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Which-One-Doesnt-Belong-Open-Ended-Questions-PP-and-Google-Slides-5048840">FREE Which One Doesn't Belong? </a>slides for you to share with your class. I'm sure you will be amazed at their thinking. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you were able to get some ideas for Fire Safety Prevention Week here. Are there any you're planning on trying? Let me know. </div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-42463059663410680622022-10-05T00:35:00.005-04:002022-10-05T08:41:42.968-04:00Elmer's Adhesive Spray: Problem SolvedDo you have cinder block or rough surface walls in your classroom that NOTHING sticks to? Problem solved! Get yourself some Elmer's Adhesive Spray. It's amazing!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionhYXcULYo8P28184sANNt36iOm-QT_NaKUJ4txZX80aho9WAXXHdyyzQSGsfcfHxZrawmGHV0JJSlASdCJFnSSRZNbdrd2fXM_ND0sjlOfXgT6JEgWwiMq5hBsrt1h-GQlrGuvn0TOOJrN4NA_szFnIoGltFJno51Nm94gfUvErjOfaiyG42NVru/s3300/Elmer's%20Adhesive%20Spray%20for%20Classroom%20use.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionhYXcULYo8P28184sANNt36iOm-QT_NaKUJ4txZX80aho9WAXXHdyyzQSGsfcfHxZrawmGHV0JJSlASdCJFnSSRZNbdrd2fXM_ND0sjlOfXgT6JEgWwiMq5hBsrt1h-GQlrGuvn0TOOJrN4NA_szFnIoGltFJno51Nm94gfUvErjOfaiyG42NVru/w640-h494/Elmer's%20Adhesive%20Spray%20for%20Classroom%20use.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Nothing has stuck to that dimply steel door. Ever! I've used almost every kind of tape/mounting tabs you can think of. The leaves would fall within a minute or two. Even my tried and true Scotch mounting tabs failed me on this surface.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrzp2G3hJyZJpcnDXmYTZ5iq1pivJMchy-53Zhrljuf1BVh4xFpV9tsk2M0KQApEjnu6SL6zt4Q58kqtFb8pw3f1rZhni6eJAn6Q-zPdRn5fqU2Fo2znrSuyEJgCX-YHTkgKtfdNZpcosFD4Yz1DSpJRpwKVczy__HHn69aZpYWrPlBF6s8AyGGdn/s600/76324a6856284b1c9d8ab2344eaae3a2b7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrzp2G3hJyZJpcnDXmYTZ5iq1pivJMchy-53Zhrljuf1BVh4xFpV9tsk2M0KQApEjnu6SL6zt4Q58kqtFb8pw3f1rZhni6eJAn6Q-zPdRn5fqU2Fo2znrSuyEJgCX-YHTkgKtfdNZpcosFD4Yz1DSpJRpwKVczy__HHn69aZpYWrPlBF6s8AyGGdn/s320/76324a6856284b1c9d8ab2344eaae3a2b7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>How well does Elmer's Spray Adhesive work? These leaves have been up for almost two months without a single flitter flutter to the floor!</div><div><br /></div><div>What to know:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. While it works amazing, it DOES have a very strong odor. That door leads to a courtyard and I'm glad I could spray it outside when kids weren't in room. I wouldn't use with kids around. Once item hung up though, no lingering odor.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. The back is so tacky, be careful you don't get it on you. Yes, it comes off but took a few rigorous scrubs with a towel to get off hands. BUT- I wasn't being careful. Now when I use it, no problem. I'm just extra careful.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. I've had luck repositioning an item when I'm using it. That's a plus!</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Items removed easily from all surfaces. No ripping or tearing AND it doesn't leave any residue behind. That was a relief! </div><div><br /></div><div>Shop around for best pricing!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you used it? Planning on it? Let me know how it works for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interested is reading my other <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/search/label/Problem%20Solved">PROBLEM SOLVED</a> posts? You never know if one of my solutions could be just wat you happen to be looking for.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy hanging!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcwqePlxGxcsVa1-3Jx7i6-jk4QPMweV_V0e_3-wmRgtuSGDOx-G_Zoc6wCdDtDamtdvXHaKrFdknyaeRbilFn46UyJFzRoLh4Z_vLyVEHdieIwJat8eB1q3va0SwXtRbGeJEmM4N7MEKwVB4ELAQr5AXOhLWuzANW1-YDg6P8Kmq466Uj5f2Vw67/s200/Lisa%20Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="200" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcwqePlxGxcsVa1-3Jx7i6-jk4QPMweV_V0e_3-wmRgtuSGDOx-G_Zoc6wCdDtDamtdvXHaKrFdknyaeRbilFn46UyJFzRoLh4Z_vLyVEHdieIwJat8eB1q3va0SwXtRbGeJEmM4N7MEKwVB4ELAQr5AXOhLWuzANW1-YDg6P8Kmq466Uj5f2Vw67/s1600/Lisa%20Signature.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-29598432834840862962022-10-03T23:00:00.001-04:002022-10-04T06:08:09.378-04:00Adult Books I've Been Reading<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/AVvXsEhl81ub0oyIslc5ybZnhVf01u2VRI_oFFzH13CD7iaWCbetGtdpqlFwYwm3VOk7KCVseAeaeZn6Cel5HyE2WzFjxl7-cqR3ASBne0jgvo9W9VKJh8lJ2pSgs0BciQbMBYLID5HuRwt54g7PDLUd4UkGXoXXtb3IM_nBvSflEWTQECcFL6KwJ8ocTsmm/s2700/Add%20to%20Cart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl81ub0oyIslc5ybZnhVf01u2VRI_oFFzH13CD7iaWCbetGtdpqlFwYwm3VOk7KCVseAeaeZn6Cel5HyE2WzFjxl7-cqR3ASBne0jgvo9W9VKJh8lJ2pSgs0BciQbMBYLID5HuRwt54g7PDLUd4UkGXoXXtb3IM_nBvSflEWTQECcFL6KwJ8ocTsmm/s320/Add%20to%20Cart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the books I've read since July. I belong to BOTM Club which I LOVE! My sister and I make sure we pick different books so we swap our books eventually. I buy SOME books but also get a lot from the library. Hey- in these times, you can't beat FREE! Maybe you'll fins something here!</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/AVvXsEgKHNlXtnaVNbohc1R6V6JwXLsgGExoqI804444NQpyOBggAkinhZM_qVwskblaz570G8TQJEcsPU25hCMj3j0OileWwwuddp4Y3hnHTFX6lRkD7XyJxnMm2MjeM6Txi7pmi8PvnBQLXyF9HovbjmK8_3GWbyV7NGIFnNDFa4ZgrIAwKXsGfMsmlp7l/s828/IMG-3927.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="828" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHNlXtnaVNbohc1R6V6JwXLsgGExoqI804444NQpyOBggAkinhZM_qVwskblaz570G8TQJEcsPU25hCMj3j0OileWwwuddp4Y3hnHTFX6lRkD7XyJxnMm2MjeM6Txi7pmi8PvnBQLXyF9HovbjmK8_3GWbyV7NGIFnNDFa4ZgrIAwKXsGfMsmlp7l/s320/IMG-3927.jpg" 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 love every book by Fiona Davis that I've read. Historical Fiction. Master storyteller. Compelling!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGTZDKNT2812HwlZz-kEXGK_J44VzzgM2z6ld0JHaDYNaFo8Y9KAxyQZyLWKi6Cu1LxLo_oJioogBweUAdXX0XsKnwWYsvGNMdjsukOhgzU6XrV-f6KiBVpA3qV0nVWYdQRG8pxEkWx0zkDRpEXzx6-bmNfNNzFl44sSCyBgQNFvlmQX8WrFxF3MQ/s828/IMG-3928.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="828" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGTZDKNT2812HwlZz-kEXGK_J44VzzgM2z6ld0JHaDYNaFo8Y9KAxyQZyLWKi6Cu1LxLo_oJioogBweUAdXX0XsKnwWYsvGNMdjsukOhgzU6XrV-f6KiBVpA3qV0nVWYdQRG8pxEkWx0zkDRpEXzx6-bmNfNNzFl44sSCyBgQNFvlmQX8WrFxF3MQ/s320/IMG-3928.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was one my sister grabbed from BOTM. Fun! Fluffy summer read.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2_bJr8hdJbYzkuUoqBcwUJHuIa2niz-SAL03xJImJ1zpo1JIPcWhPj79Uw-L8tIAr7PbnTXkhSG8MR32zvfQhEeNgbm2jafC0Tc9_4d-OeBvYGUp0cJiITNinHavQkgQs2_c5tGGB5U5z1OkzdvabwpVVrc_PoI9J8H707MJzGlf42MsAYOkpf8W/s828/IMG-3929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="828" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2_bJr8hdJbYzkuUoqBcwUJHuIa2niz-SAL03xJImJ1zpo1JIPcWhPj79Uw-L8tIAr7PbnTXkhSG8MR32zvfQhEeNgbm2jafC0Tc9_4d-OeBvYGUp0cJiITNinHavQkgQs2_c5tGGB5U5z1OkzdvabwpVVrc_PoI9J8H707MJzGlf42MsAYOkpf8W/s320/IMG-3929.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I'd love this. Many do. I did not. (I don't like to blast books but if you </div><div style="text-align: center;">want my insights, happy to chat via email.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9aa5UeCEilChCjkJP3wS3ziuBtGiOY82FP7J63WMBd3ncABBmsGbfH0Ur8trTYmDNtesVa0YtOmcRYrataQAmmgCoA_OO5pat4Y02UQQByJVt-uORczWho7hgfSBRC0qXGCAplujP4l1xayX2gwM2HCWIW-bGpz-Mdjl2Z1i2IOF8e26-pn3vjte/s828/IMG-3930.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="828" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9aa5UeCEilChCjkJP3wS3ziuBtGiOY82FP7J63WMBd3ncABBmsGbfH0Ur8trTYmDNtesVa0YtOmcRYrataQAmmgCoA_OO5pat4Y02UQQByJVt-uORczWho7hgfSBRC0qXGCAplujP4l1xayX2gwM2HCWIW-bGpz-Mdjl2Z1i2IOF8e26-pn3vjte/s320/IMG-3930.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like Taylor's books. If you're into tennis, I'd imagine a must read. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdguboS-4gahecKh4Fke_2fhn8A06Ib11GKZNChZ_kM0AqzzfBLDj227kb3gmimOjKnKALs0dcBQ7Re2curmMIv6bRdM6PItehwsmGBHRS1j4fJ-_C0xeUHy8L37YA-xMovLbzJx_lK_7u1spHOUDWoZZXwQbbk87TnpCEZ_BPSl801Ic5EsRRJ-hT/s828/IMG-3931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="828" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdguboS-4gahecKh4Fke_2fhn8A06Ib11GKZNChZ_kM0AqzzfBLDj227kb3gmimOjKnKALs0dcBQ7Re2curmMIv6bRdM6PItehwsmGBHRS1j4fJ-_C0xeUHy8L37YA-xMovLbzJx_lK_7u1spHOUDWoZZXwQbbk87TnpCEZ_BPSl801Ic5EsRRJ-hT/s320/IMG-3931.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fiona Davis again. I heart her!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs_8VOVM8AThcMC0QAGA1Vik3U6viGUv7I40yt9VMUrzupnVzNLtyG8EEdz8asB7n6HtiyKD9hU6vDS3L3HGFMOPk1ljK2GzbqMoUry-9F23-4PHpO6QAdQtejlryQLq7n5PB9T358f5iRKW6V-F-212iVvueMsQgfOjbO0s2mrniD7I_EL1Jw4TD/s828/IMG-3932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="828" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs_8VOVM8AThcMC0QAGA1Vik3U6viGUv7I40yt9VMUrzupnVzNLtyG8EEdz8asB7n6HtiyKD9hU6vDS3L3HGFMOPk1ljK2GzbqMoUry-9F23-4PHpO6QAdQtejlryQLq7n5PB9T358f5iRKW6V-F-212iVvueMsQgfOjbO0s2mrniD7I_EL1Jw4TD/s320/IMG-3932.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had this at 4 stars. Reduced. Don't want to say any spoilers so I'll keep mouth shut!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShzbgOn3l3OUnlTt6txpiliCBJW0C7-YmL_Hmldeh_u-6wkHMjVnGiOIdgrx_udsM_Lm0cSJEud-Nf94fyyPGJpIwx5F0blawxTYTH7gwM8D7G3SYL5Mxfh0Cb3o1LXL-HeTVQoFGdEYSugxiEx7lFXb8w208Ku52TIe8vYMeGCqhjeKjS0O9QE8l/s828/IMG-3933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="828" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShzbgOn3l3OUnlTt6txpiliCBJW0C7-YmL_Hmldeh_u-6wkHMjVnGiOIdgrx_udsM_Lm0cSJEud-Nf94fyyPGJpIwx5F0blawxTYTH7gwM8D7G3SYL5Mxfh0Cb3o1LXL-HeTVQoFGdEYSugxiEx7lFXb8w208Ku52TIe8vYMeGCqhjeKjS0O9QE8l/s320/IMG-3933.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm late to Kristin Hannah books! I LOVED this. Listened to it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have thoughts though. Would love to discuss with someone!</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8kAUzztSxOJxtOSVmEsoKc5naGz0Vmz0mpfy6kGroEoUHQS5TlGi-PhbXJbmQmejoORgsy6S57vSiShzHgNZ1QZ0oQw8rrnAfXYsmE4udkkArZOxn1-F76uxyoBNIj16sp47ftOj8oqCLFQHYX6lv16wjgcTFfxjSAL6EOiZlI0eYIKaLre8gE5p/s828/IMG-3934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="828" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8kAUzztSxOJxtOSVmEsoKc5naGz0Vmz0mpfy6kGroEoUHQS5TlGi-PhbXJbmQmejoORgsy6S57vSiShzHgNZ1QZ0oQw8rrnAfXYsmE4udkkArZOxn1-F76uxyoBNIj16sp47ftOj8oqCLFQHYX6lv16wjgcTFfxjSAL6EOiZlI0eYIKaLre8gE5p/s320/IMG-3934.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved 90% of this book. I mean, I was LOVING it. The writing. Plot. I was really sucked in. I HATED the last 20% of book. Yep. Hated. So I'm not even sure if I really want to keep that rating. I was so so so disappointed in the last 20% and would love to discuss in comments.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURzwQx5D8mwMdbyE23bZ1uWZATkjUvWEh3FP1ezJcPWuMQmWGx25KOj3_rJNycvk3OCc8EwDnJP1x05WRcdf7r_HU9VZF2tcMZzm7RiAps_sE1qIbHaPPeinwo9uudB1KHxkVEU2-fi04N7MR7KfLbs_jZCl_ZtibLBYuCjovvBfp6LTp8BzbwP3g/s828/IMG-3935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="828" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURzwQx5D8mwMdbyE23bZ1uWZATkjUvWEh3FP1ezJcPWuMQmWGx25KOj3_rJNycvk3OCc8EwDnJP1x05WRcdf7r_HU9VZF2tcMZzm7RiAps_sE1qIbHaPPeinwo9uudB1KHxkVEU2-fi04N7MR7KfLbs_jZCl_ZtibLBYuCjovvBfp6LTp8BzbwP3g/s320/IMG-3935.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never read anything by Adrian McKinty. I really liked this. Was shocked by some scenes. But loved. Very suspenseful and is soon to be a Hulu series.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAk3aGMEfb05F2C765u1prjez4Zy_Qjy5Y0JggB7y46Csl7T4l5y2Np643nAExYPn-EqLWguR0J5abq1wLi6DcCWrflbBwFU85RWSwy4nww1FSF9T5mMwmb9RDt31zspwYHQFSFBNY8HFsSrjtIFGyMO6pS2e2g8A8ocAHgeXdnGgaUSlAqzq9bY_M/s828/IMG-3936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="828" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAk3aGMEfb05F2C765u1prjez4Zy_Qjy5Y0JggB7y46Csl7T4l5y2Np643nAExYPn-EqLWguR0J5abq1wLi6DcCWrflbBwFU85RWSwy4nww1FSF9T5mMwmb9RDt31zspwYHQFSFBNY8HFsSrjtIFGyMO6pS2e2g8A8ocAHgeXdnGgaUSlAqzq9bY_M/s320/IMG-3936.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVED! I know it's old but there were 124 holds ahead of me at the library and I was patient! The sequel, It Begins With Us is coming out this month! Yippee!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK1648rgf9dDdlSkfqsYS3_V4H4jOj1YSoFAfirK4gAB8RdXgKqhzHuCkyzg_4fKpIRdaO_HuwHKNGxYlexPm-kPgJdPhfOdzSPBvwAM3bWuR8T-iKedXVlR4Fd6mq9628TI73ad5iUclF-H3F40MrX4KKpCJ5FvL4HBQ06jHZtqJzT_OmEJrWPpO/s828/IMG-3937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="828" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK1648rgf9dDdlSkfqsYS3_V4H4jOj1YSoFAfirK4gAB8RdXgKqhzHuCkyzg_4fKpIRdaO_HuwHKNGxYlexPm-kPgJdPhfOdzSPBvwAM3bWuR8T-iKedXVlR4Fd6mq9628TI73ad5iUclF-H3F40MrX4KKpCJ5FvL4HBQ06jHZtqJzT_OmEJrWPpO/s320/IMG-3937.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My BOTM Club pick last month. Fun! Enjoyed! Especially since I am almost that certain age, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfdnA-vMze_p53LcqylpWGjVXQt6HJJw6yH7bBxhdafyw1NPgyQXSmtEznoe92j5CI6Q5W-evV5whDt_YOEAIrhai2RfHOUdDGVakg9dfyHKk2FmmWkRQiW7mZmUpe6qrkQALSYvRMMzm7WsldSZqfguBPwckqggrTLvk07XePNo57MxPWFZT2PaG/s828/IMG-3938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="828" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfdnA-vMze_p53LcqylpWGjVXQt6HJJw6yH7bBxhdafyw1NPgyQXSmtEznoe92j5CI6Q5W-evV5whDt_YOEAIrhai2RfHOUdDGVakg9dfyHKk2FmmWkRQiW7mZmUpe6qrkQALSYvRMMzm7WsldSZqfguBPwckqggrTLvk07XePNo57MxPWFZT2PaG/s320/IMG-3938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This was either a Reese or GMA pick and as soon as I heard it was a pick of the month, put on reserve. I was only hold 2 so got it fast. I didn't know what to expect going in and I really liked it a lot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfh1S282uh5glJix6eXyZQTjK42nhnaeOzCtCXUKK1XV8G0n9V0t1P6B4Mlt2zicLZqoSwEdeC8lgcQcVpCZ5WNIMeoKPi9Azh6uv1Ae0g81Gosim3zs85M5onE0Rz0Sqvkfq_bszczHBmLVjsZwISgIe2Jjiw5SGuSfnvD-NHHkNfrKlFxXtijcE/s828/IMG-3941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="828" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfh1S282uh5glJix6eXyZQTjK42nhnaeOzCtCXUKK1XV8G0n9V0t1P6B4Mlt2zicLZqoSwEdeC8lgcQcVpCZ5WNIMeoKPi9Azh6uv1Ae0g81Gosim3zs85M5onE0Rz0Sqvkfq_bszczHBmLVjsZwISgIe2Jjiw5SGuSfnvD-NHHkNfrKlFxXtijcE/s320/IMG-3941.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was okay. I told my sister to skip it. So many others on our lists!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOn1flKa5IsFXYLiATzrMb2QQtlpOc1NZp-W288Jx4hejfhL-lzKPlQkERQYt6HkC8UgubA44mGrywS45TF1qpOV12_cESKJfbS_xe6sZxU1UzXgq_vcqshWMrcHBlIa4vFwswQGH_JmzQn7rkWO8hQtZ-GQ02BHI8ZzBaOiMgcI44qiaIoyjSp5k/s828/IMG-3940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="828" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOn1flKa5IsFXYLiATzrMb2QQtlpOc1NZp-W288Jx4hejfhL-lzKPlQkERQYt6HkC8UgubA44mGrywS45TF1qpOV12_cESKJfbS_xe6sZxU1UzXgq_vcqshWMrcHBlIa4vFwswQGH_JmzQn7rkWO8hQtZ-GQ02BHI8ZzBaOiMgcI44qiaIoyjSp5k/s320/IMG-3940.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finished LISTENING to this on Friday. LOVED IT! A miserable cast of characters which usually makes me NOT like a book but this was a traditional "whodunit" and each chapter was another layer revealed. Loved the ending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu80iB6HV4y3tch1KfasHUwCvFtMKMwNkRxLw5j-E44UYzA4KtzBudVp7ZFgA1YfP-DQavKRbyKoBCOMgvTMXiN8t8egl5MVjNmxIz1xcawUCzTJTMY634YC6CzlrpNDrbugQS3uUseOzUaq9EAtUXUrKOQvuIMw_KLAVuTBRttWbESl_WFjxpO7jF/s828/IMG-3939.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="828" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu80iB6HV4y3tch1KfasHUwCvFtMKMwNkRxLw5j-E44UYzA4KtzBudVp7ZFgA1YfP-DQavKRbyKoBCOMgvTMXiN8t8egl5MVjNmxIz1xcawUCzTJTMY634YC6CzlrpNDrbugQS3uUseOzUaq9EAtUXUrKOQvuIMw_KLAVuTBRttWbESl_WFjxpO7jF/s320/IMG-3939.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So....I really can't recall much about this book but looks like I liked it. Maybe that's a review in itself!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_nDh1_BXvGJlodLyLnVvDN7xH_X5Hb5sKaCzhMNwZYVwxsHESvjtuqd5xNGhjJdeko38fdgz6zw73RIUrOw2A76cKOQOrI9XUzY0v1Ako4XV8qLfWUcjkaI4H-N4TYTJfVgWAIq4VGAgXUgdoQamGfpMwbjY2cw53gNelyqtPwqMhwXrDjYsYUYS/s828/IMG-3942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="828" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_nDh1_BXvGJlodLyLnVvDN7xH_X5Hb5sKaCzhMNwZYVwxsHESvjtuqd5xNGhjJdeko38fdgz6zw73RIUrOw2A76cKOQOrI9XUzY0v1Ako4XV8qLfWUcjkaI4H-N4TYTJfVgWAIq4VGAgXUgdoQamGfpMwbjY2cw53gNelyqtPwqMhwXrDjYsYUYS/s320/IMG-3942.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is so popular but I didn't like too much. I had many issues BUT </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I should have read instead of listened to this one.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSA9ePOaUWA7q0uShM-5FMjMEbol3ULmQKp68xVw9eVRoo-xJzBUOY5Ik3FEzjv6yWcLCgZOjibsOv5_tK-ChOuTt8-yUhL3BUn77Cm3hToS_giJO44yaQkAh0ae593pAMhrQ0bZuLMeFTjOIfwCAAEr504Lh5KU9FHMk6M3MxlrCcu5ZAOErkRdT/s828/IMG-3944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="828" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSA9ePOaUWA7q0uShM-5FMjMEbol3ULmQKp68xVw9eVRoo-xJzBUOY5Ik3FEzjv6yWcLCgZOjibsOv5_tK-ChOuTt8-yUhL3BUn77Cm3hToS_giJO44yaQkAh0ae593pAMhrQ0bZuLMeFTjOIfwCAAEr504Lh5KU9FHMk6M3MxlrCcu5ZAOErkRdT/s320/IMG-3944.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This was either a Reese or GMA pick. Good but a bit confusing until you get used to the format.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I use such a SIMPLE FREE app to keep track of my books. You can scan your barcode and it uploads the books for you to rate if you want. You can keep track of books, movies, TV shows, etc. I THINK you may be able to have it public but I don't. I've had a few apps but the simplicity of this one won me over. Head over to the App Store and download. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjVbVWkzM2uwhV8VSlhV6YakrAVu7f0izmJmVFuK-IJpttuUkjYp3CiUG_12EZiqNpgq0ly7adKap2IJ9mHRy51KjkNa9lOs4Cm4EdZbMQQwQUl0_t3JVP1MO29PCLbOrp12GSZNEzlJD56qgL_xkaozBE7D78GL3yY9rMsHdsieG-D6ORVayOmP5/s828/LIBBIB%20App%20for%20Keeping%20Track%20of%20Books%20Read.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="828" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjVbVWkzM2uwhV8VSlhV6YakrAVu7f0izmJmVFuK-IJpttuUkjYp3CiUG_12EZiqNpgq0ly7adKap2IJ9mHRy51KjkNa9lOs4Cm4EdZbMQQwQUl0_t3JVP1MO29PCLbOrp12GSZNEzlJD56qgL_xkaozBE7D78GL3yY9rMsHdsieG-D6ORVayOmP5/s320/LIBBIB%20App%20for%20Keeping%20Track%20of%20Books%20Read.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If interested, here are <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/06/wrapping-up-year.html">Five More Adult Books</a> I posted about a few months ago. A few are all-time favorites!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQdL90Dv-VwOQ8BVOJ2a0ILlzaxQAtpaAeECVAs2GWKqbMgTEQfS-PzM0-OZA20lA0s1buS5VMs5NlUnkSDegubesWb0wnjOQgDiyo7Ls_ucn4Fh9-hfh8UBHOZWb4VG7lodKFRyHHT_TvTszbAwMH9oSJEzpYwP4xFi5PFq4l9AajY2Hx1O_Ys5x/s845/IMG-3946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQdL90Dv-VwOQ8BVOJ2a0ILlzaxQAtpaAeECVAs2GWKqbMgTEQfS-PzM0-OZA20lA0s1buS5VMs5NlUnkSDegubesWb0wnjOQgDiyo7Ls_ucn4Fh9-hfh8UBHOZWb4VG7lodKFRyHHT_TvTszbAwMH9oSJEzpYwP4xFi5PFq4l9AajY2Hx1O_Ys5x/w393-h400/IMG-3946.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy reading!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. My awesome friend, Patti, got me my first BOTM 3 month subscription right before I was scheduled for my first surgery. It was such a sweet, thoughtful and much appreciated gift. Keep BOTM Club in mind if you're looking for a gift for someone too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxdWiT3Hk13xd_XPwVsEyp9UHHWA4Vbpg8kf6oesZvJzvyjgZWPc0fm6_Feo6_hCg1quXBDWbLJbnxDPSF-KUzUbuX5L6y4DBokDHAHXQeZmx2xyURGZejwMhNiLzHU-bJoXP45CAwRS8HdowBphxlNNkVLvIZqf_plnsO3f6x8qgeovhBzEM9mqr/s200/Lisa%20Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="200" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxdWiT3Hk13xd_XPwVsEyp9UHHWA4Vbpg8kf6oesZvJzvyjgZWPc0fm6_Feo6_hCg1quXBDWbLJbnxDPSF-KUzUbuX5L6y4DBokDHAHXQeZmx2xyURGZejwMhNiLzHU-bJoXP45CAwRS8HdowBphxlNNkVLvIZqf_plnsO3f6x8qgeovhBzEM9mqr/s1600/Lisa%20Signature.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-12099771762608949262022-10-02T23:00:00.001-04:002022-10-02T23:00:00.166-04:00Happy Fall, Me Hearties Bulletin Board and FreebiesInstead of making a full-sized Welcome Back Bulletin Board like I usually do, I decided to make a much smaller one using poster board. The kids love it so much and touch their names when they enter the room. Some say they make a quick wish. :) Although September's "Welcome Back" time is over, I wanted to keep this so I switched out the greeting. Cute?<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvXKTN6tr6JWA2a8rD7gCi1ZU7OUhqp0L1fFiTT3Paris56233dpqUNDJeQJ0SEUBvlQU3ri9gNeweJpdvIppNYnBG4FMQyd7DBNqShYm3-6aQJxTt7bj355k3hkaNMceOZd0BnYMvTHnXISsloF1GcVzp6SDn3ya6dUq178qnqcMgqvqqonsc8eu/s3300/Switch%20Out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvXKTN6tr6JWA2a8rD7gCi1ZU7OUhqp0L1fFiTT3Paris56233dpqUNDJeQJ0SEUBvlQU3ri9gNeweJpdvIppNYnBG4FMQyd7DBNqShYm3-6aQJxTt7bj355k3hkaNMceOZd0BnYMvTHnXISsloF1GcVzp6SDn3ya6dUq178qnqcMgqvqqonsc8eu/w640-h494/Switch%20Out.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I love to have my door area welcoming to staff, students, and parents. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre4ZzfbvWBVZM8J5kZKsGaajPpDGgANlE1TN3uk5lM3sLtjobMEhMRYyotoiWcXIYCJ6fsh7D-ZukbeGStNdjHdsZHmjeUhCXBvPENjQN4y61GhyAS4X_iZ4JXsMNrEKC1oZUxXStXiG2qks-C4znRAfaCOPp3TvBn6OoDNOFMmlUu5Mjqf-6Ohzs/s3300/Creating%20Welcoming%20Area%20Outside%20Classroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre4ZzfbvWBVZM8J5kZKsGaajPpDGgANlE1TN3uk5lM3sLtjobMEhMRYyotoiWcXIYCJ6fsh7D-ZukbeGStNdjHdsZHmjeUhCXBvPENjQN4y61GhyAS4X_iZ4JXsMNrEKC1oZUxXStXiG2qks-C4znRAfaCOPp3TvBn6OoDNOFMmlUu5Mjqf-6Ohzs/w640-h494/Creating%20Welcoming%20Area%20Outside%20Classroom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>You can only see a small part of my actual door, but it gives an idea as to what I put on it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VEm5JkJ81f2QglXPS1kmo5a_X4bcyi8VlbDIrTEhrIqbtWnN8gocHYCidLur1kwcoQErvUQOHQN1NMi0Sun4nkQzoDuWF6EnvX8zOgTVXJbX4Hl4UkQiq6ofqKzWqV3l2nnBIoYiJ0-8y4zmKXeDlOGuySkka57saVcvXH5famW7B0WlvenernQt/s3300/Class%20Door%20Welcoming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VEm5JkJ81f2QglXPS1kmo5a_X4bcyi8VlbDIrTEhrIqbtWnN8gocHYCidLur1kwcoQErvUQOHQN1NMi0Sun4nkQzoDuWF6EnvX8zOgTVXJbX4Hl4UkQiq6ofqKzWqV3l2nnBIoYiJ0-8y4zmKXeDlOGuySkka57saVcvXH5famW7B0WlvenernQt/w640-h494/Class%20Door%20Welcoming.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Aren't these Hipster Dog adorable? Grab them in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hipster-Dogs-Motivational-Mini-Posters-4005522">Hanging in Mrs. Hulsey's store</a> for free.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXqIORaH_DxrriTb1a4xy2DmY0XFCFHhcmX_P7q-oeD6WRl7wCPPor2Q4Ph2ZJ0sao0Dcu1rB6OykSpYZliqwYXK7bQe01F_GnRZoZLNZSbOGKvdOCpdpmMObpIpEnNx58NhqBX43sZf37njGdT02KuTH1z-DE_lRRuUTrfQGmnF0oJi0oz_gFn-y/s162/Hipster%20Dogs.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="162" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXqIORaH_DxrriTb1a4xy2DmY0XFCFHhcmX_P7q-oeD6WRl7wCPPor2Q4Ph2ZJ0sao0Dcu1rB6OykSpYZliqwYXK7bQe01F_GnRZoZLNZSbOGKvdOCpdpmMObpIpEnNx58NhqBX43sZf37njGdT02KuTH1z-DE_lRRuUTrfQGmnF0oJi0oz_gFn-y/w320-h320/Hipster%20Dogs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is just one of many posters included in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quotes-2568578">Victoria Saied's product</a>. Grab it! I have this poster in a few spots in my room including the class bathroom! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysitp-aTENolnBLC7KRiSu2skQBdAolGKuSU7P4k7ID4Fvy2Yyry25gIRTf578VPwfvtMWzKIdWmnzEplMLQGckg7KlClyEmHcMsPhPpXEH_tnsJVW3SSrXBgTKGKra5zitoVGy4Np7t7RdYbJOu_JJiJDOnnrBj5AQ92ZiwlxhGxHlAqxqxV0Z3V/s1145/Love%20is%20all%20We%20need%20Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1145" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysitp-aTENolnBLC7KRiSu2skQBdAolGKuSU7P4k7ID4Fvy2Yyry25gIRTf578VPwfvtMWzKIdWmnzEplMLQGckg7KlClyEmHcMsPhPpXEH_tnsJVW3SSrXBgTKGKra5zitoVGy4Np7t7RdYbJOu_JJiJDOnnrBj5AQ92ZiwlxhGxHlAqxqxV0Z3V/s320/Love%20is%20all%20We%20need%20Poster.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>This poster comes in pink/orange tones and blue/green tones from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Welcome-Poster-for-Back-to-School-Everyday-Use-4792766">Array of Sunshine</a>. I love, love, love it! I do reduce it and cut it out. Not only is it on my door, but I put it in each cubby so the kids are reminded of the sentiment when they see it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2v2JMUX6yHrsLF7Hr9yhrAemNG1X62yXO-4VYOzFTEHVAikN_ikGZIX7_CchHNrf2G8yjfb5SK0obsfHe2ki3AURzcAtHUrZkpFUkv_x4-dnbbgUkuJtOjdCI1BwnYju5ulYXQR30dzlfl8LCSjU6MZqQ80W9GefRqud1o3GWDNbSlwn89Hqr_ns/s162/Yah%20Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="162" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2v2JMUX6yHrsLF7Hr9yhrAemNG1X62yXO-4VYOzFTEHVAikN_ikGZIX7_CchHNrf2G8yjfb5SK0obsfHe2ki3AURzcAtHUrZkpFUkv_x4-dnbbgUkuJtOjdCI1BwnYju5ulYXQR30dzlfl8LCSjU6MZqQ80W9GefRqud1o3GWDNbSlwn89Hqr_ns/w320-h320/Yah%20Poster.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxK8bEdpDwDPt66fcOpWYQhkveFdbGAsnoAYLomSVpvpdHia6GdTAVjJC9H6IZi2vtpVqTQhLidxelI2ohD9Ny6DvwLv4OKuOqpjuERZYN1I3kPrIaDTqirbYZR5EUkOiPtj6i5vhaYBJQ4H4b6grx2A533B5o_LVdq9mXeHAe3us0m0GdC3PK1ppm/s2570/Cubby%20Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2570" data-original-width="1907" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxK8bEdpDwDPt66fcOpWYQhkveFdbGAsnoAYLomSVpvpdHia6GdTAVjJC9H6IZi2vtpVqTQhLidxelI2ohD9Ny6DvwLv4OKuOqpjuERZYN1I3kPrIaDTqirbYZR5EUkOiPtj6i5vhaYBJQ4H4b6grx2A533B5o_LVdq9mXeHAe3us0m0GdC3PK1ppm/w296-h400/Cubby%20Picture.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to make the bulletin board for yourself, here is John's Clip Art. Click the pic to grab it. I may put the whole thing in my store but not sure of interest. Either way, you can easily make it yourself for FREE!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZhspHlbPCHV17gtz8C-GASulqAgZ6yoN/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84AhLiM40f3OX6B0Ov07TDETPaq7rydOq5O4mmf4hiBuumRnfiqJLNGbxrmXZrZuik5T0mOM-YQsAa3CCPzSoCZ822yCDC-rs_iVsYKQbTYTi9ul0ZPBd9gMicSsSvq20YWfLklAzlfy1f33di23Kv9h9y4lLmz4ty2UhXWuRWxl7811gdZUQtNV0/w494-h640/Pirate%20Ducky%20Clip%20Art%20for%20Bulletin%20Board.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And since there's a good chance that there are some sharks in these waters, don't forget to download this free <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/07/5-fun-shark-week-activities-to-dive-into.html">SNEAKY SHARK Clear the Board math game</a> that is perfect for k/1 students!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0dZlKTNFNSqfaF430uZXWUjAlEFE06O4Jr6f-OXRzTQLhkJ_G2G1XeaVYIdj7m7NcJ7zdc75Rf_hdawAFMWeIjCxnfkuH1wDA7PrzEocaHQIXnIEqGHmqau2clmP7cRHy0MehbykOMvDMiSzjnQOtuuMuu1rSStJKwbqT61MpC2wRrtaU5VftERx/s3300/Slide1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0dZlKTNFNSqfaF430uZXWUjAlEFE06O4Jr6f-OXRzTQLhkJ_G2G1XeaVYIdj7m7NcJ7zdc75Rf_hdawAFMWeIjCxnfkuH1wDA7PrzEocaHQIXnIEqGHmqau2clmP7cRHy0MehbykOMvDMiSzjnQOtuuMuu1rSStJKwbqT61MpC2wRrtaU5VftERx/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I start this week off with Back-to-School Night! Have a great week!</div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-83952524538437233542022-10-01T23:24:00.009-04:002022-10-02T11:20:24.673-04:00The Power of Yet Bulletin BoardI finally made a bulletin board to go with my "The Power of Yet" Growth Mindset theme! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw452FpxFhJL25FyLewVyv4tSymoNFC382dcDvUNC8Vm4usdC5soBH80SZSbkOEkSa7UUhHyUjGoOrdc8eHBtdUFhqE0QIK1BIXdCiOEpn5UgZExKkrwKPoXuzhoW1mekgLFGMSRRlJuCWRovj0_-7rn1EGnz4Vx0JRZuVj7RJkJQ7Mft9gmGraSxg/s3300/The%20Power%20of%20Yet%20Bulletin%20Board.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw452FpxFhJL25FyLewVyv4tSymoNFC382dcDvUNC8Vm4usdC5soBH80SZSbkOEkSa7UUhHyUjGoOrdc8eHBtdUFhqE0QIK1BIXdCiOEpn5UgZExKkrwKPoXuzhoW1mekgLFGMSRRlJuCWRovj0_-7rn1EGnz4Vx0JRZuVj7RJkJQ7Mft9gmGraSxg/w640-h494/The%20Power%20of%20Yet%20Bulletin%20Board.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Creating a Growth Mindset culture and community isn't hard to do. Growth Mindset describes a way of viewing challenges and setbacks. When your students understand that their abilities, skills and talents can be nurtured and their goals achieved with hard work, grit and determination, they’ll begin to see their “failures” as a small detour and an opportunity for continued learning. </div><div><br /></div><div>I start off the year reading these books:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzuMfNzsTywi-Kyst37Twe6I_AER3VgL7bD7L2vAs3mDL38AUOYg4RM9AyyM1ZCCjB49JQ4YZ6MfetzMkBbD7lYnPgbfvrzmOCheDUt3xm-Vq36sNMXWc2TFy5aWy40EBZF5RKghmSR9nxH85hpuR2qe1ileKYVkV_-YOZgI7I0pZnK5smxiML1Ql/s3300/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzuMfNzsTywi-Kyst37Twe6I_AER3VgL7bD7L2vAs3mDL38AUOYg4RM9AyyM1ZCCjB49JQ4YZ6MfetzMkBbD7lYnPgbfvrzmOCheDUt3xm-Vq36sNMXWc2TFy5aWy40EBZF5RKghmSR9nxH85hpuR2qe1ileKYVkV_-YOZgI7I0pZnK5smxiML1Ql/w640-h494/Slide2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>Here's another way I use <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2021/08/goal-setting-with-students.html">The Magical Yet to work on Setting Goals with my class.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then we have a morning meeting share following this prompt:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevmz8XfI0bhTIyoKwjn3c_j101s0hR-8VxoPT38Y7HQiAE6AKg9-TqcaxQo6QK_ftRl_YcjKUzjCVKuQ0oXKyQKTIVRzvLh99hre7QkgLQuCnCP6gLfUzuAOaNksWR1Zznqdn-vsJ4rL5lTQGHRQqJiTcR-h_ZtAs_MbjErujLVtw0IHBNowetnUc/s3300/The%20Power%20of%20Yet%20Bulletin%20Board%20Blog%20Pictureppp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevmz8XfI0bhTIyoKwjn3c_j101s0hR-8VxoPT38Y7HQiAE6AKg9-TqcaxQo6QK_ftRl_YcjKUzjCVKuQ0oXKyQKTIVRzvLh99hre7QkgLQuCnCP6gLfUzuAOaNksWR1Zznqdn-vsJ4rL5lTQGHRQqJiTcR-h_ZtAs_MbjErujLVtw0IHBNowetnUc/w640-h494/The%20Power%20of%20Yet%20Bulletin%20Board%20Blog%20Pictureppp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Here are the answers I got this year:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>1. Ride a two-wheeler.</div><div>2. Make toast for my grandmom.</div><div>3. Read Piggie and Elephant by myself.</div><div>4. Wash my own hair.</div><div>5. Go to sleep away camp.</div><div>6. Play in my backyard without my big sister there to bug me.</div><div>7. Blow my nose.</div><div>8. Fly to Arizona by myself to meet Auntie Kim.</div><div>9. Make a Fortune Teller.</div><div>10. Tie my shoes. </div><div>11. Take off my training wheels. (7 kids said this!)</div><div>12. Put the bait on the hook.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a long share but so worth it! The discussion was great as to WHY they could now do these things. Words learned:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>GRIT, PERSEVERANCE, DETERMINATION</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>By the end of September, I no longer hear frustrated students saying," I can't do it" but instead, "I can't do it YET." I feel like my First Graders are ready to tackle anything and everything with a new sense of determination.<div><br /></div><div>If you are interested in this Bulletin Board display, you can find it in my store. Click on pic if interested.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Power-of-Yet-Bulletin-Board-8611332" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIScc-xGzZ200ltRoajoqy6IySkc-2tQQThE53PnD2TWSUPrbpXXaPlJNCAGbp2h64qBbsz3S9gYAok567PzRev0Gt2QMj60Pf_I1xq-seExEkbcMXaf8ZgLO_vDwn37gtFnrvgMdPvAXLOo2Cn5ke6eALxxeLoVfvQp1u476_VNo4uU_uzJroxZxV/w640-h640/The%20Power%20of%20Yet%20Bulletin%20Board.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />Do you know of any other books you could recommend to me on The Power of Yet theme? I'm always looking for new books. Drop me a title or two below if you can. Thanks!</div><div><div><div><br /><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-1240927333164966912022-07-18T16:46:00.005-04:002022-10-05T08:49:38.135-04:005 Fun Shark Week Activities to Dive Into<div>If you're anything like me, then you've been anxiously counting down the days until Shark Week. Although I'm not in school during Shark Week, this year, I'm declaring a week in September as my very own SHARK WEEK to celebrate with my kids. Why? Because kids are FASCINATED by sharks and so am I!</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Here are 5 simple ways you can bring a little of SHARK WEEK into your classroom:</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Share Some Shark Jokes!</h3><div>I'm looking forward to the hilarious shark jokes that will be flooding my social media feeds over the next few weeks. To get you in the Shark Week spirit now, I've put together a collection of some of my favorite jokes about these underwater predators. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Shark-Jokes-for-Shark-Week-8300085">Download for FREE!</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghveUgQEYHN1OVyNNvWDgiYTWslOcNy-RQGT16rIVfKSKpTreJKE0VaClD0_lurmhnb21BL10P4nIIdTaspFUbC00N39CPFgjIQSqtOKi-PNjhrbNbpDWN1wSlOXxOMJom9tKyXvsam5BcHWb7zWv9SkPLqlQjUcID21zPlFPuy5bvbeoxYX9uJQsi/s3000/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghveUgQEYHN1OVyNNvWDgiYTWslOcNy-RQGT16rIVfKSKpTreJKE0VaClD0_lurmhnb21BL10P4nIIdTaspFUbC00N39CPFgjIQSqtOKi-PNjhrbNbpDWN1wSlOXxOMJom9tKyXvsam5BcHWb7zWv9SkPLqlQjUcID21zPlFPuy5bvbeoxYX9uJQsi/w640-h640/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. Watch Documentaries and Videos</h3><div>In preparation for my own Shark Week, I've been binge-watching shark documentaries and trying to learn as much about these fascinating creatures as possible. Where to start: anything by National Geographic!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="331" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4HGNqFdaD34" width="398" youtube-src-id="4HGNqFdaD34"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>or anything by Daniel Attenborough:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t8ptvfPQp2c" width="406" youtube-src-id="t8ptvfPQp2c"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>Here's a great video I found that I'll be sharing with my class:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="359" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tfWMwG6aYzQ" width="432" youtube-src-id="tfWMwG6aYzQ"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. Make a Headband</h3><div>Who doesn't love to wear a headband? This headband is so cute and easy to make. I saw this from <a href="https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/shark-headband-craft/">Simple Everyday Mom</a> on Pinterest and it's FREE! Isn't it adorable? Thanks, Simple Everyday Mom! I'll be sure to posts pics when my students make them!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/shark-headband-craft/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvxxxuP2eGGNJ51qYP1Kk7jagHX_pLqPXd52oB6pdCDsSdlbq9WJCNZeRkjR1_Wm5dpkWCYb9WrUDfmstR3QwVZbqhJfie2CUea8Mi_MXLRfTrnMPJZq8Kr3-0NIUM2qXgX4PtksavnjOxwIWPd35-RjWq7U7SnF-ZadPHrJ7DyQq7Qy8UEhgtIlr/s16000/shark%20headband%20image.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">4. Play Sneaky Shark Math Game:</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyHOkJ17bvw5ALSPDqdpahKhL3yrxqIIjKCjKL_xip8Tfg4BUIwfF3fnSlisMgr8rGfl1vqe_khFF02M38LGcQy9bbdQveoDAUO2cIoobRTEckc13uhh7n7Q2ft_w4xRmgirkUJbxtzeSesitmonzhmrH_2BY1xeYgVj4aRDMxcQwfLfMIPKN-h9Q/s3300/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyHOkJ17bvw5ALSPDqdpahKhL3yrxqIIjKCjKL_xip8Tfg4BUIwfF3fnSlisMgr8rGfl1vqe_khFF02M38LGcQy9bbdQveoDAUO2cIoobRTEckc13uhh7n7Q2ft_w4xRmgirkUJbxtzeSesitmonzhmrH_2BY1xeYgVj4aRDMxcQwfLfMIPKN-h9Q/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/06/freebie-math-game-for-shark-week.html">Read more about the game and learn how to play</a> this "Clear the Board" game for K-2 students. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sharks + Math = FUN LEARNING!</div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">5. Read Some Awesome Books to Your Students</h3><div><a href="https://skokielibrary.info/lists/128/fintastic-shark-books-for-hungry-readers/">Check out Some FINtastic Books for SHARK-TASTIC Readers.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Missing from the list, however, is one of my favorite books to share: SHARK LADY: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist. Take a sneak peek!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/enpBVnm3CvY" width="420" youtube-src-id="enpBVnm3CvY"></iframe></div><br /><div>You can read more about it and <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2018/06/shark-lady-must-read.html">see how I do a few activities to support Shark Lady.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, there you have it- five easy things you can do to celebrate SHARK WEEK. And the best part is that all of these activities are fun, easy to do and FREE! Who wouldn’t want to read more books, watch thought-provoking documentaries, listen to funny jokes, make a shark craft or play games that make them smarter? I know I do. Your kids will, too!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what are you waiting for? Download all the Freebies above, kick back and read some books, watch a few documentaries, and...go for a swim today! </div><div><br /></div><div>You never know what you'll see! </div><div><br /></div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-31244009709188683142022-06-29T18:18:00.009-04:002022-10-05T08:48:09.866-04:00FREEBIE Math Game for Shark Week! Looking for a SIMPLE, easy-to-learn math game that will have kids practicing their counting and addition facts? A game that even Kindergarten kids can play during the first week of school? A game you can add to centers and rotations at any point of the year to have them practice fact fluency? Well, here it is: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Sneaky-Shark-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-8229188">SNEAKY SHARK! A Clear the Board game.</a><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Sneaky-Shark-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-8229188" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHR78DZU11hhWvQv66NnPvnF2_Kwn5jRZAm_jl1EuaQexYtQbaseh2qPFbx4J_Ab_WAnlbGaPUneX7uSwdNcgteJm1dN2TVVkXoJPR_PMw3sqjYOYxeOsPbg6iLEX0C13yY5OvBvJGBlfqDqP-1WSMYmvq9BeIeuE1FvT5E9dwiAOBDFDme1zdVkw/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I have this same game for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Valentines-Day-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-5181552">Valentine's Day</a> and <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/03/grab-some-march-freebies-and-ideas.html">St. Patrick's Day</a> but wanted to make one for SHARK WEEK and summer fun. Takes a minute to learn and is a quick game that the kids want to play again and again.</div><div><br /><b>How Do You Play?</b><div>Place all ten of your tokens on the board. Take turns rolling 2 dice and add numbers together. Look to see if your token is in that column. If it is, remove it. Roll doubles? Take turn and ROLL AGAIN! If your token isn’t in that column, skip a turn. First one to remove all of his/her tokens is The Sneaky Shark!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Sneaky-Shark-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-8229188" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmCTuec74wGCv1FX9ZAg4pOSNfwnf0qpkcNH63ej2YR--gQsOA25435wt3cwfmlgpm1jv5CCw2FRSbXYTIo1rl6wQsRhJRCiUWB8n7Nn534HytTMGZV1jrT7Ji90g3wCAo56FH1BMGkntXTB8_n0FkYBB7mKK_LTj-OqF1SuOl-5NILrTPI1hecek/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>Two boards are included (both in color and BW) so Kindergarten students can play while using one die on a 1-6 board and Grades 1/2 can use two dice and add numbers together on the 2-12 board. SO EASY and FUN!<br /><br />Here's one of my FAVORITE shark-related books, <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2018/06/shark-lady-must-read.html">SHARK LADY.</a> My class LOVES it too! Have you read it?</div><div><br /></div><div>ENJOY!<br /> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-54731802640939943752022-06-11T18:41:00.125-04:002022-06-11T20:10:30.570-04:00THIS is the Playlist You Need For Your Classroom<div>Did you know that the first five minutes of each school day is critical for establishing or deepening connections with our students? Even after you've built that strong community, you must nurture it to ensure it continues to thrive. </div><div><br /></div><div>The second I step outside into the hallway and see my kids coming toward me in the hall, I'm ready to greet each one by name and make a quick connection like, "Did you win your game last night?' or "Today's Friday. Pancake Day for your family! What kind did you have?" </div><div><br /></div><div>Yep- even short interactions foster that community spirit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then, they enter my classroom and I have this playlist on in the background while they're unpacking and chit chatting with each other for 5-7 minutes before they start their Do-Now. </div><div><br /></div><div>
<iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/7A0O6Zit1hg1Cs5hLHXBXA?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe> </div><div> Isn't it such an easy way to continue the community building? </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptGFJnBR_mBFggSuuoNHVes91p85YtfWk7LC9PrYdSHQFW7yHznUvN0O3r1nCzdN2qs0AFZY0-X3KCQlZN5Rgyb5KS9D6DCInrWIkgcu-zDzlC6OjxqVsjHtSKFDa5uB3jG4TNPaBGzfSWXZF6RFj3Oclo6mtfC2jMsmOrYx9MJIV7A6gb3nbotVe/s1074/Music-Quotes-9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="1074" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptGFJnBR_mBFggSuuoNHVes91p85YtfWk7LC9PrYdSHQFW7yHznUvN0O3r1nCzdN2qs0AFZY0-X3KCQlZN5Rgyb5KS9D6DCInrWIkgcu-zDzlC6OjxqVsjHtSKFDa5uB3jG4TNPaBGzfSWXZF6RFj3Oclo6mtfC2jMsmOrYx9MJIV7A6gb3nbotVe/w640-h300/Music-Quotes-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I also play it during snack, dismissal, and times when they request it. Does belting out the above songs really strengthen our classroom community?</div><div><br /></div><div>YOU BETCHA! Music is so powerful whether you are 1 or 100 years old. </div><div><br /></div>I hope you can use this for your class. Do you have any songs you'd like to see added? Any songs that resonate with you and your class? Let me know!<div><br /></div><div>Check out my other playlists for <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2020/02/3-new-playlists-for-your-classroom.html">Writing Workshop and Brain Break Dance Songs.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjZLsKpLoEsYAq_4YvbyTtMquUpOEeZPXBD9GeMX8RkcYamKHe2XYBZdYoqYbN6PDtwG7_o9WZfUjyJoocWqvdiFskYFKWAIFk-PfEYF8xu-FR14Mx7D1N1v78lAtOjTGILhmR0SKMsXclDTNuz9QRdfHWqp9JEKV9WZ-BYlAjewgkOQiPpFukuJw/s200/lbsig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="200" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjZLsKpLoEsYAq_4YvbyTtMquUpOEeZPXBD9GeMX8RkcYamKHe2XYBZdYoqYbN6PDtwG7_o9WZfUjyJoocWqvdiFskYFKWAIFk-PfEYF8xu-FR14Mx7D1N1v78lAtOjTGILhmR0SKMsXclDTNuz9QRdfHWqp9JEKV9WZ-BYlAjewgkOQiPpFukuJw/s1600/lbsig.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br />
<br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-85439631380945514132022-06-09T16:00:00.004-04:002022-10-05T00:42:00.198-04:00Thirty Second Game Changer for ANY Grade Level (Problem Solved)Can you relate to this scenario?<div><br /></div><div>You're having a wonderful discussion about a picture book with your class. Kids have their hands flying in the air to share their thoughts, opinions and feelings, and are ready to make a connection to their own lives or another book the class has read. Their enthusiasm is palpable.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH1IxF9eVND8XN7nwEhTGwOiYZcfGpei5kcrG6dsPIyhenpLcTUk737g6vZr8qU9pD6QjprexxtclRTM0uIHraFNDVtaPyVX1kh7bPq_IZgZvbbFMlTAPlDQ_V1VrGlRPdP57n5gaP0VcoMpqS1VdqWzHm_fFkPzDaGdqZ-K5igXi21_-wxAniNWg/s3300/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH1IxF9eVND8XN7nwEhTGwOiYZcfGpei5kcrG6dsPIyhenpLcTUk737g6vZr8qU9pD6QjprexxtclRTM0uIHraFNDVtaPyVX1kh7bPq_IZgZvbbFMlTAPlDQ_V1VrGlRPdP57n5gaP0VcoMpqS1VdqWzHm_fFkPzDaGdqZ-K5igXi21_-wxAniNWg/w640-h494/Slide1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You call on several kids to share out. Lots of their answers motivate even more hands to shoot up and wave wildly in the air. </div><div><br /></div><div>The kids are so excited but being respectful trying hard to signal to you that they're sitting nicely, hand in the air, and ready to share. Some are making noises and you're not sure if they want to share or telling you they're sick! :)</div><div><br /></div><div> Sometimes, lots of times, you get those begging eyes that if those same eyes could talk, would be screaming, "PICK ME! Look how I'm sitting crisscross applesauce!"</div><div><br /></div><div>You glance at the clock and think: <i>Do I have time to call on one more student or do I need to line them up now so we're not late for gym?</i></div><div><br /></div><div>You decide to call on one more student.</div><div><br /></div><div>Said child answers and when you say, "Okay, kids. That's all we have time for today," you hear moans. Groans. Mumbling Grumbling.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kids are bummed. Frustrated. You overhear at least one kid say, "It's not fair. You didn't call on me." They want to be heard.</div><div><br /></div><div>As they line up, some are coming up to you to share. Others are walking to the line, shoulders slumped and muttering under their breath.</div><div><br /></div><div>I get it. I feel their disappointment.</div><div><br /></div><div>At least I <i>used</i> to before implementing this SIMPLE 30 second strategy:</div><div><br /></div><div>When you end the lesson and are about to transition, simply say, <b>"If you didn't get to share out, turn and share with someone next to you."</b></div><div><br /></div><div>INSTANT happiness! It's a SUPER DUPER QUICK FIX!</div><div><br /></div><div>Students immediately feel validated since they've been heard. They feel like an important community member that had something to contribute to the discussion.</div><div><br /></div><div>This 30 second trick truly helps foster your classroom community because they're making connections with classmates. A bond. Even small shared connections- one word answers- have forged many a friendship.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's really a gamechanger!</div><div><br /></div><div>There is no downside. I do it every time. Try it! Let me know how it goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm big on "sharing" and feel it's the most important component of Morning Meeting. Totally contributes to turning your kids into a community! </div><div><br /></div><div>One thing I learned the hard way when I started teaching: Your SHARING doesn't always have to be WHOLE CLASS sharing which can be tedious at times. </div><div><br /></div><div>To see how I handle sharing in class and maybe find a tip or two you can use, you might want to read the post from a few years ago. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2020/05/building-classroom-community-through_28.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW33GJllfi0x_17DdLjC8rlAzvDpKIPdIifNejGpOxhAcFBOinNXNSJKb1UBJtVGEOpa2LtKJd0N1MzIYNO2JN_AAPjAl5Nm8Gr2BJt_2CrCoRZ6c52lVjXOuc54yhPWWXBamuipuiuzvRJPIvwwG1GQF5gdYCb24CWvIjeItCImZDkqyA3awWAS22/w426-h640/Morning%20Meeting%20Shares.png" width="426" /></a></div><div><div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-25396263814466919282022-06-05T22:06:00.005-04:002023-07-12T17:09:35.379-04:00Wrapping Up the YearMy school year ended on April 5th because I took a terrible fall in school and broke my kneecap, detached my quad muscle, broke a toe and suffered a concussion! Yep! I was in the hospital for ten nights and had surgery. Did I mention this was all on my NEW custom-made knee replacement knee/leg? Um. Yep.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfLi3UzoN1XpE5KiIdjhMvOYW93PgDpXODm00AQsenjmUONdkBrZ-UryKGDotvI4Fu7yzkmUuaoPgp-Q9yoj1pV0DiCEqZmoGVwBlUQkBNY7tbLGKgu5xIhNa5VqEsqwyxa1WTogez2vLwYy28FMU1fOMSGuKcaykW2AzaSKokzUJbYMJuogaPLYR/s612/Oh%20no.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfLi3UzoN1XpE5KiIdjhMvOYW93PgDpXODm00AQsenjmUONdkBrZ-UryKGDotvI4Fu7yzkmUuaoPgp-Q9yoj1pV0DiCEqZmoGVwBlUQkBNY7tbLGKgu5xIhNa5VqEsqwyxa1WTogez2vLwYy28FMU1fOMSGuKcaykW2AzaSKokzUJbYMJuogaPLYR/w400-h400/Oh%20no.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Crushing. If you know my story, I had spent the prior 18 months home due to my leg and had a few major surgeries and was even in ICU. It's been a difficult journey for sure. To be in this position again is beyond frustrating. So I've been reading night and day. Adult- not kid- books. I'll post some of the books I loved that I've read these last few months at the end of this post.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the last week, I've been working on some new products. Trying to fill my days while I'm still in this brace for another six weeks. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/June-Crowns-Flag-Day-Fathers-Day-Donut-Day-Juneteenth-Summer-etc-8057720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNVfL6wfjDmb0FeV5IsvGMZy_mKPdsgK7ywsrPu9iZzECPFh3wkHlMYfnfe0p-qwCtmGIe-LIVFe220nOT-26lMnV-dcuX71xqBTKsUllD8r25RJiqPpOUOFKu6-Z7FQwi4wGFZPtkAtrASk8d76s-kETd3dqzkZfsZEBRJVf5Ux4dlCwU1yDt9K0/w640-h360/Preview%20Crowns%20Junepp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With the uploading of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/June-Crowns-Flag-Day-Fathers-Day-Donut-Day-Juneteenth-Summer-etc-8057720">June Crowns</a> packet above, I finally finished the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bundled-Monthly-Crowns-7283034">CROWNS BUNDLE.</a> I did go back and added additional crowns to all of the individual packets. I just couldn't resist! There's truly something for everyone!<div><br /></div><div>Do I use all of them in a month? NOPE! But I'm glad I can pick and choose AND I often put a few out during FREETIME so kids can grab if they want.</div><div><br /></div><div>NOTE: All of he crowns are also offered in COLOR in case teachers want one (or to give to a colleague) but don't want to color in themselves. </div><div><br /></div><div>Also made this: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/May-June-Craft-and-Goal-Setting-Low-Prep-Writing-Craft-8052420">May/June Craft & Goals</a>. SO EASY and an INSTANT bulletin board. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/May-June-Craft-and-Goal-Setting-Low-Prep-Writing-Craft-8052420" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1nj_zk6V7Xs3ctXCNGsISkzPCQAl6Td7qo3R7qrkjsYuwXDWTuX9mkGslyu0BXiwiyE0xegio_PtjbDRq8OOggsEPs934Y43fBIlsztnLUIFJtC-jQR6D2pPPhIq0U7JT8QtdUYR-gbCnsHtKKxOLTXUB_bZqhWe9wNz8QjmrrTi11yarcseKo5f/w640-h640/Newest%20USE%20May%20over%20Goals.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>My newest product? Class Books to make for your classroom library and enhance your print rich environment. These books are a great way to get to know your students and are a fun way to build community in the classroom. Pick from printing out the cover in color OR have a student color it in. (Can pull a name out of jar to decide who is the Lucky Duck!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Although June's not finished yet, I have September-December ready to go. If you are interested, the price is over 60% off while I add new packets. Grab it now! The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Class-Books-GROWING-BUNDLE-8133675">bundle is listed</a> for only $14 but will go up soon. That means if you buy this week, each month would only cost about $1.50. That's for FIVE books per month! It would be 50 books in all for $14! I'll add the rest by June 14th. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330">5 September Class Books</a> so you can see whar they're all about.<br /><br />Books Included in September:<br /><br />✿ The Apples of Our Eyes<br />✿ Chicka Chicka Book Boom! Looks Who's In Our Room!<br />✿ Make Your Mark (Inspired by the book The Dot. Dot Day is September 15th.)<br />✿ A Beary Fun Classroom (Teddy Bear Day is September 9th)<br />✿ A Peaceful Class (World Peace Day is September 21st)<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoe6KGNMav9CtMOIHL4iTru_K3_Kn6PbuR6b4W6RNbyNLDV6OJ0iau7owTqzDif6FjAA_spSKzRlzjdKxpCzUIshEpdu1zvADXaDNGBwSdgJFA1AOPyY5-BCaEcx7syGeWr2KNbJE2SJ0EiGqJ3CByQ9HbEbmqOjr7EbR6m5rthVMmtuvn2qyB343Z/w400-h309/Slide1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrjZlR-4Hfvxeb0m7HZoAH563X1EvrejkQoQ67rgHqDu3lOr6SuKY_23f98OS3D6qnKg_yIYQa7M918dD2PP7GFB712FPf7qCjBPEuy79xv49IiMxaD4M5MGgFSHMkdbLhYqdZpHCSzGwod3LNWvppSN9IpqUSyBzYcLJ5TmxvRkhJQYn5aV7CqcH/w400-h309/Slide2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7p1KQDfh_5ROotiRce2L33NSIZf-8QPuJUUIoJNDf7KItbcNZWNkuANBR0E26dO4kHw7crAhUu9veh-s6F6jAKj4etwN_DJ6kLAFB7g6i63gkHgn7g86I7DzkHqXAgiyTIKTG6ivaowa7Aef34uT9eLCKV5e8qX-RH4V4KxLB8dkYIhvtbKFz4Ld9/w400-h309/Slide3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0N5vX3ezpRRw1np_JFhIlYMB1i-bRN7RM9SuKA11ED0AImxiYxOAvt634hER2rdTnljbLRDb52CcdtPsAg_KAWOLLrJwMoJV_czN-E-I1yEzkA2-XTDxk3gJ9iPskDtMs_0AHc0psj8L886Oz1yWQVS1JaGhcEEFHc7J7aauMHh6x77P1bS3HR4cz/w400-h309/Slide4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/September-Class-Books-8128330" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH6hHTmJoIkiVgfBszSN1g1g57uw7fhB8AgNEg6eTqCbzYlgOirFCDpJi-aDaVfL1mzIoOlsGyNCpgeNkV0b6VYWFk72yhFhbMk6q3mamZc21XT-6HQ7JGRjO8ruIUIxw5DB2BeMemZLBKF_RFy0hLVLnJh4USxw4uEvxMb_xURq1oX6kwGu_-EAl/w400-h309/Slide5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>These are so easy to make! Pass out the appropriate sheet (primary, secondary or blank space (no writing lines) for kindergarteners or not-yet-ready to write students.) and have them complete prompt and draw a picture. Ten minutes later, another class book to add to your library or display.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">I let my kids check them out throughout the year AND at the end of the year, I give out all of the books for the students to keep. We make 40 books a year so kids usually get 2 books!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Last page: I like to take a picture of the class (holding their individual pages) and glue it in the book. If you don't want to include a picture, have each student sign their name or draw a heart or flower and write name on or under it. </div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Can use for Writing Workshop, Morning Meeting activity or a Do-Now.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See an <a href="https://www.firstgradebloomabilities.com/2022/10/fire-prevention-week-activities-october.html">OCTOBER Fire Prevention CLASS BOOK</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As promised, here are the covers of some of the books I've read recently No reviews but if I'm putting cover here, I loved the book!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8NtUNU7750xoBr2sMzjze_Z9LQ0batTkOsMk7XtPzFJTNhrAESnbvMk5OvigZOY1puN-0lEGCf0H8umtmFbBeUUG3ByVin50dofJVsbj5luijD9kAfxgffTHQo2DsF1oY4FBd3mrCp6puYrWDx2RGd4Xr0HYw4jK0uH6YpStQv4wIFs4fxiWe6-S/s500/Lions%20of%20Fifth%20Avenue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8NtUNU7750xoBr2sMzjze_Z9LQ0batTkOsMk7XtPzFJTNhrAESnbvMk5OvigZOY1puN-0lEGCf0H8umtmFbBeUUG3ByVin50dofJVsbj5luijD9kAfxgffTHQo2DsF1oY4FBd3mrCp6puYrWDx2RGd4Xr0HYw4jK0uH6YpStQv4wIFs4fxiWe6-S/s320/Lions%20of%20Fifth%20Avenue.jpg" width="212" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ31rBM9nUWKqGlG8LMCWOd9bnydl3woWGrvmC7C5esjGdncc9Bfr9CqoT4qE9aRVBvhtaYX2d0pWtns2ddN1rX105iZx4467UaPKFpcc2HrdR1LITFHxe0gT95QrwVLCM24h3iBSnjGs7qgZyM-cbb-UNSPF6nuuAtjLwmX2W0OJ2ecHKEZ1TkdX/s500/Magnolia%20Palace.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ31rBM9nUWKqGlG8LMCWOd9bnydl3woWGrvmC7C5esjGdncc9Bfr9CqoT4qE9aRVBvhtaYX2d0pWtns2ddN1rX105iZx4467UaPKFpcc2HrdR1LITFHxe0gT95QrwVLCM24h3iBSnjGs7qgZyM-cbb-UNSPF6nuuAtjLwmX2W0OJ2ecHKEZ1TkdX/s320/Magnolia%20Palace.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ayLpWYFhS561w4ZQYcUT7NJfDije2woLG3RfMqU3gkVrg3eoG6aqPviVPlomzjKwRGBRXUjc7CaE4d4aBuXrGAnPV4jkjKnNWHw7B-Nym_87oC18agWTcYNC0AUvuNrO5dhCzE1uB80ZcVsAdORXuUW8gLAH18t3Gqp8xrXWDLf6YpAof_4VdDvQ/s500/Part%20of%20your%20world.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ayLpWYFhS561w4ZQYcUT7NJfDije2woLG3RfMqU3gkVrg3eoG6aqPviVPlomzjKwRGBRXUjc7CaE4d4aBuXrGAnPV4jkjKnNWHw7B-Nym_87oC18agWTcYNC0AUvuNrO5dhCzE1uB80ZcVsAdORXuUW8gLAH18t3Gqp8xrXWDLf6YpAof_4VdDvQ/s320/Part%20of%20your%20world.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVc6Oott0OJs7RZwrIADyWmbz_c7OSBiCN_cBmW6DE8Oz5xNXwMwcwsI5nhKFtt1VgZxbZEZWa8FMNlTpuesB0tO3LyOtLBuy4cg47fHiV5yoacrffJDoxz6GTBq9vKcs3UBOkTHiPu_SC5cR7uI5MLuZE2oEEHzM75WI2Y_Tc30-tn3X1gI1hd9L/s500/The%20Seven%20Husbands%20of%20Evelyn%20Hugo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="322" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVc6Oott0OJs7RZwrIADyWmbz_c7OSBiCN_cBmW6DE8Oz5xNXwMwcwsI5nhKFtt1VgZxbZEZWa8FMNlTpuesB0tO3LyOtLBuy4cg47fHiV5yoacrffJDoxz6GTBq9vKcs3UBOkTHiPu_SC5cR7uI5MLuZE2oEEHzM75WI2Y_Tc30-tn3X1gI1hd9L/s320/The%20Seven%20Husbands%20of%20Evelyn%20Hugo.jpg" width="206" /></a></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/AVvXsEh9NsLqe4PYiVpw0HcwQGbX3HRE7uZm1jtnx8gkl37PzT5nI3drJupJ4Ar-Vo_YW2ZZlQ4S4WulVyoGBm5suI0C38-Gk0-Kw-dbbORdLz_GVr0bvTQ41_9hOo9wKoDlC66r7JvigBEtPP8VPNaNiCF_qRw38s-f6Ha1XRs8_lKbCi6L7Ho__c3nzi6a/s500/The%20Heart's%20Invisible%20Furies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="330" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NsLqe4PYiVpw0HcwQGbX3HRE7uZm1jtnx8gkl37PzT5nI3drJupJ4Ar-Vo_YW2ZZlQ4S4WulVyoGBm5suI0C38-Gk0-Kw-dbbORdLz_GVr0bvTQ41_9hOo9wKoDlC66r7JvigBEtPP8VPNaNiCF_qRw38s-f6Ha1XRs8_lKbCi6L7Ho__c3nzi6a/s320/The%20Heart's%20Invisible%20Furies.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll post more books next time. Have any recommendations for me? Let me know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're out of school, enjoy your break! If you're still teaching, hang in there! Sand, sun and fun are coming your way soon!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371256905598608586.post-86790628025969805672022-03-05T23:50:00.003-05:002022-03-05T23:55:23.315-05:00Grab Some March Freebies and IdeasHello, Teacher Friends! <div><br /></div><div>Happy March! I really love teaching in March. Maybe it's leaving winter behind? The welcome of spring and warmer weather? The feeling that summer isn't too far off? For whatever reason, I always feel energized with the kids during March.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe it's the fun Leprechaun Traps the kids make at home and the anticipation of bringing them in to catch a pesky Leprechaun? <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leprechaun-Trap-Letter-Great-STEM-Activity-7810723">Feel free to grab freebie and use</a>...<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leprechaun-Trap-Letter-Great-STEM-Activity-7810723" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguNnAZbAujqQTKkS8zt-apuzVLGoP56eHnU_oB24BML4nIolLuILlhG5VKQXPMXoHGlxVK9SBZllm6rm7eYGVP4kbj0EtyySkCU8GDYaqS_bdRYhKLBsC3Xicn7DpbiJEE595KabjXXpJeHkvPf8VeiEZ81hwYenQgz4Uia1W1mCU8G-Y4bX0jn4YU=w494-h640" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div>(<a href="https://twitter.com/mullarkeygrade1/status/1108162504948137984?s=11">Here's a video of our traps</a> and what happened when we put them out....FUN!!!)<br /><div><br /></div><div>March means it's time to pull out some March-themed math games. This year, I added this freebie for a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Lucky-Leprechaun-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-7806046">St. Patrick's Day theme </a>. It's super easy to play! Perfect for K-2.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Lucky-Leprechaun-Math-Game-Clear-the-Board-7806046" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCvo9PnZb41W0KLWqbQC9WltS7FVcEqqZT5sUbipaUL82n7n5QLOG7BslRXnFepz7Aah58P1tzFqkeGZ52xnvNHRVMOZaHmilgEbRFio-3qQmqxqwwsAY8J-kGs-oseCtqCCDQ5bGxWbS9mx2gSo5ChSty4RLVBg0GDemMmut5Ybu2EZuwNGPx-SPM=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We always do a quick craft or two for spring to refresh the classroom, too. Usually it's this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3K5Xxy2AZfPYnUtQ2MxZGE3ak0/view?resourcekey=0-QtspVXSD2Y_Xz_rqYeGrdA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1600" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8kJCfx5GwPHEMSKs6AOJsCSAzj8LHXTYLvm7JVymmLa3B2TwQInQgYViezA_bA82IMoCnYUAKrHw-W-FrEpRo_l1z_YnY4N8bXlBQR52gF2wJJPyrjdg7YpgoHV6w-OWKyVaFJGdSjvHqq3yTvhYStkjMw9kStxYicSEaDfWd_V4oro-sR6xhDqkQ=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRNCkVmUnft7x6t0YG-g1Y-zZD9yYXwexaSdMtxP2SpQP34ZPiiYP4Pccpv6uiCGYcm1GtGyIOsYTVnIqzgDjbVYacTln2xVlcSb8RpFCgo1fE5ebKYJc5F5teMxnnj7v8R7r5nHsUXETzAb46O5LWbOYylpv891KMo6R-bbD9AWV6qoVQbyfreb5a=s357" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="357" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRNCkVmUnft7x6t0YG-g1Y-zZD9yYXwexaSdMtxP2SpQP34ZPiiYP4Pccpv6uiCGYcm1GtGyIOsYTVnIqzgDjbVYacTln2xVlcSb8RpFCgo1fE5ebKYJc5F5teMxnnj7v8R7r5nHsUXETzAb46O5LWbOYylpv891KMo6R-bbD9AWV6qoVQbyfreb5a=w640-h476" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But this year, as part of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bundled-Monthly-Goal-Setting-Writing-Craft-7152560">Monthly Goal Product series</a>, I made these instead. Kids tucked a goal for March underneath. The best part? These are so easy that from start to finish was 15 minutes for most kids...including the goal writing!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE1khptrCkQjVnURjpJt8F_SDv8gs2sv0aRqR0uU-0trbuPL3Qh79c-ahUp2W6bEQXpLviO099mXxqreEmY-Rsp0xM9qSYDmuJLay6Qub-kXl7l9xk-7CjflxADfEDgjL2ceD4tnniAf1WNXNuPKaUaT-logbJ0mezhNnEafTiGTlu9rhXmb30LdGE=s3300" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE1khptrCkQjVnURjpJt8F_SDv8gs2sv0aRqR0uU-0trbuPL3Qh79c-ahUp2W6bEQXpLviO099mXxqreEmY-Rsp0xM9qSYDmuJLay6Qub-kXl7l9xk-7CjflxADfEDgjL2ceD4tnniAf1WNXNuPKaUaT-logbJ0mezhNnEafTiGTlu9rhXmb30LdGE=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-for-March-Low-Prep-Writing-Craft-7809608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1462" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja9TLVqH0jqF6HFPZydNUtloUZGhlGp-SEt3HJL8B_lWLwZUiEK5sgAaVJtDfV7OrTcqmnFTfhViQE67GxgE4R5Zenena3lRCMt1UXaKvT8NE3BEI75FGY2R8LwgRwLSlNAVE8a740eS1GTa8YUNmpzEBAfoqWdZI50qI7V03SkwwBem_-Ixx-sJYh=w640-h560" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I had kids pick one or the other. Most picked the lion. Next year, I'll have them make both so I have lots to decorate with and they'll have a matching pair to bring home. They'll do two goals, too. I have 25 goals to pick from in the product so that won't be a problem.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course we kicked off the month with Read Across America. My kiddos enjoyed making a headband to wear. Isn't it cute?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4dZbxjraJ2Zu4dLPqHxycHqc6DyI_ZSpHZaF44t5TGDJEdbFaF6282-_KFecfHzJPJalWmnko3TSpKaEymhfjjQjgeB8eEYloBgEmKxeWMvVpraq31UBJl8BLJf8XfVYlx5h2aWz4ZvdMlSkb3vXXE90FgZCgWphvIHwOyoAuK4EoN20bOOKrWgya=s2751" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2136" data-original-width="2751" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4dZbxjraJ2Zu4dLPqHxycHqc6DyI_ZSpHZaF44t5TGDJEdbFaF6282-_KFecfHzJPJalWmnko3TSpKaEymhfjjQjgeB8eEYloBgEmKxeWMvVpraq31UBJl8BLJf8XfVYlx5h2aWz4ZvdMlSkb3vXXE90FgZCgWphvIHwOyoAuK4EoN20bOOKrWgya=w640-h496" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my March Crowns / headbands if you want to take a peek:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/March-Crowns-Read-Across-America-Womens-History-LionLamb-St-Pats-Dayetc-7780867" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="458" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXHCVv2ZXzVVAjIQv7PHQCiGkKlA3-FGoCDV-NIAPptXCjmhoaXGw6XqVP99tfpGURqnKPn92EAtiozB6kw0s9bxGcDHIpO-xNjNMTU7saAwd9sc5nQyfBR4fabqoYnAiyJmAKFhgZlD8-jEZ8M0EEy66vGctGY1-OVzs-NILdAKw8PGmCtXmDGgEc=w230-h640" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div>But my favorite activity so far in March? One I just started to implement last week and I'm sure I'll do for years to come EVERY DAY in my classroom! Yep! EVERY DAY.</div><div><br /></div><div>What is it? Stay-tuned! That will be my next post later this week. It's late and I've gotta get some sleep!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for reading!</div><div><div><br /><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPj8aHLzoW4/XSjDF2sa0LI/AAAAAAAAUbA/jhC_a6KF5pUXwyh0JMLstVybR0DpkqZhgCLcBGAs/s1600/lbsig.png" /></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066603786136505743noreply@blogger.com0