tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33972039085521485792024-02-21T17:34:02.199-08:00Cruz'n Into KindergartenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-48195948331490239252014-08-06T21:07:00.001-07:002014-08-06T21:08:49.067-07:00FreebieInstead of cutting and laminating, I wound up on Pinterest tonight and was inspired to create a quick little freebie! This is an activity sheet that I will be using in the first few days to see if the Kinders can distinguish their 'b' and 'd' letters. :) I used my school colors but I was thinking of which color words would be easier to view for a speedy assessment. Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-31935972713602081192014-08-03T18:28:00.000-07:002014-08-03T18:29:25.531-07:00Data Notebooks: The Whole StoryLast year before I knew I was being moved to kindergarten I was working with my 1st grade team like crazy creating, innovating, fretting, worrying, over-achieving, and well...you get the idea. All of this nutty behavior was coming in on the heels of the new evaluation systems and the Common Core Standards. Looooong story short, we developed a rubric to match all of the math standards for 1st grade. We were feeling good! <br />
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Then the call came and even looooonger story short, I was moved to Kindergarten 2 days before school. All of my Pinterest work and first grade curriculum development was for not, or at least, not for me. But I was eager to tackle the new adventure in my life. I shared with the K-teachers what the 1st grade teachers were up to and they were excited. They said they wanted that, too, but with the Reading/Writing standards as well. <br />
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So I started working on the Kindergarten version. I tried a few different design templates, and we utilized what we had. When the year was over, I reflected on this tool and I just knew I could make it better-more teacher friendly at the very least. So this was the end product! I am happy to say that it caught on like wild fire and the rest of the district wanted it, too. This summer I created the k-5 Data Notebooks for my district and put them on my Teachers Pay Teachers store. While presenting at the administrative retreat, the middle school contracted me out to make theirs. I am super excited, a bit overwhelmed, and just eager to do what God has put in front of me (all the while preparing for the new school year-oh, and I moved classrooms <strike>again..5 times in 6 years-but I'm not counting</strike>. <br />
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This is a customized grade book for the New Indiana Academic Standards College and Career with a rubric to match each of the standards. I have it sectioned out by quarters. Enjoy and give me feedback.<br />
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If you want one or would like to view a preview of the Data Notebook, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:jill+cruz/Order:Best-Seller" target="_blank">click here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-74159931318842009552014-06-15T18:46:00.000-07:002014-06-15T18:46:30.132-07:00SurvivedI just completed my first year as a kindergarten teacher. I thought 1st grade was testing my limits, but God knows better than I and kindergarten is my love. The year brought many ups and some downs. Thankfully I embraced the "ignorance is bliss" attitude and survived the potty accidents, meetings, pd, teacher training, curriculum mapping, planning, data collecting, book ordering, tears (both from student and teacher LOL), field trips, special days (and let me tell you, EVERY day is a special day in kindergarten *sarcasm intended*), graduation, painting, reading, writing, new technology, and the list goes on!<br />
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All in all, the craziest year and best! I was honored as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year with a dear friend a colleague across the hall in a tie. And while I'm beyond thankful, the best part of my move was now I'm in the same building as my best friend in the whole wide world and a new and very dear friend came into my life. (The beautiful gal concentrating behind my daughter.)This has been the best year yet and I'll be ready to do it all again after summer! Teacher peeps, you know what I'm say'in!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-39030922378497845262013-10-08T17:26:00.000-07:002013-10-08T17:31:17.985-07:00Have to Laugh...I have to laugh because I naively thought that I would have time to write on my blog, but the start of this year has been insane! I love my new position of being a Kindergarten teacher, but I am overwhelmed with learning the Journys reading curriculum, preparing for observations using the Marzano model, organizing my room and materials, and on and on and on. I know that it is not anymore than the average teacher, but seriously, how do we do this?!?<br />
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So, here is what I have been up to with my new 29 little Kinders:<br />
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<li>Apple field trip</li>
<li>Daily 5 Launch</li>
<li>Lucky lessons with Lucky the dog</li>
<li>Procedures, procedures, procedures</li>
<li>Phonics/word work</li>
<li>HeidiSongs</li>
<li>iPads</li>
<li>NWEA standardized testing</li>
<li>Apple day with parent volunteers</li>
<li>And I ran a HALF MARATHON!!!</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-25816354965534101112013-08-15T20:49:00.002-07:002013-08-15T20:49:34.974-07:00Huge ChangeThis week I had huge changes! I went from teaching 1st grade to NOW teaching Kindergarten. I have so much to post, but that will happen when my head stops spinning!! LOL! I must say, I am very excited for this new adventure and I can't believe how much kindness and support has been shown to me over the last 3 days!!! Stay tuned....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-1568106752393962282013-06-27T17:51:00.000-07:002013-06-27T18:11:21.457-07:00Common Core Posters for MathWow! Many teachers in my district just finished up an intense power collaboration session to help with all of the new expectations coming in the fall. The biggest one that we are all concerned with is the evaluation process and collecting student data. Displaying student growth and tracking is huge, too. Our teachers developed some rubrics and data books. It all got my brain and creative juices flowing and I came up with these posters for each Common Core Math Standard for 1st grade. Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-1st-Grade-Math-Posters-746713" target="_blank">here</a> or on the picture to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store. :) <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-34321383138559342352013-06-15T20:14:00.000-07:002013-06-15T20:14:02.420-07:00Lessons Learned<span style="color: #351c75;">Apparently I am getting to my little blog once a month...I have a feeling that I will be able to keep up with it better now that all of my stress is gone for the year. ;) Right teachers?! All I've been doing is sitting in the sun eating bon bons since my year ended. Ummmmm, no. While I have been in the sun a little, long enough to get a terrible uneven burn on my legs and one, yes one, arm, I have also been Pinterest'ing and "shopping" up a storm. I am eager to start another year after this summer of projects and professional development workshops. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This year I have learned so much, mostly about myself. I could probably write a self help book. I have been coaching myself and encouraging myself after some pretty heavy blows. As curious as you all must be, I cannot disclose all that much simply because I want to remain in my family, workplace, church, and circle of friends. So, with that said, I will tell you what I have learned (which is probably what every person learns, but we don't have Oprah to tell us these precious little nuggets anymore so we must figure them out for ourselves-<em>thanks Oprah, ugh!</em>) Here goes:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: black;">If you enjoy doing something and it isn't hurting others, then do it. Especially if it is what God has gifted you to do.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">When others are pointing out your flaws then they are intimidated by your success</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Humble yourself at every opportunity and take credit for nothing, instead give it back to Pinterest, which is clearly where ALL ideas come from</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">SMILE every day as often as possible</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Make learning fun. Honestly, this is first grade in America-do a craft in every unit because these are 6 year olds and they need to be able to be 6!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Laugh with your students </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Let your students see you upset, life is hard and if they see you process through and still come out smiling later in the day/week/year then that is healthy</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Enjoy being you, God loves you so why can't you love you?! Get a grip.</span></li>
<li>Sing because it is fun</li>
<li>Dance and be silly</li>
<li>Get organized at home and at school</li>
<li>Let the parents of your students help, they want to and you need as much help as you can get</li>
<li>Spend time with the Father and pray for your students & co-workers</li>
<li>It's OK to overdo things as long as you don't go crazy, and if you do then there are pills to help you out</li>
<li>Get a pedicure </li>
<li>Exercise then go order Dairy Queen, you deserve it. </li>
<li>Listen to your music loudly in your classroom: hip hop, worship, Adele, Bruno Mars, Jesus Culture, and the Civil Wars to name a few</li>
<li>DRINK Coffee a lot</li>
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<span style="color: #0066cc;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-25768573973799141172013-05-18T20:32:00.000-07:002013-05-18T20:33:35.589-07:00Feeling GuiltyI'm feeling pretty bad that I haven't posted since April! My world went from busy to chaotic...and that was AFTER I graduated with my Master's degree in education. Yes, I am much smarter now than I was 22 months ago and in more debt. :P Seriously, I am really glad <strike>now that it's done</strike> that I completed it and I truly learned so much. Now I am just wondering what to do next. I know that sounds weird, but I am so used to be overwhelmed, I am actually feeling overwhelmed with not being overwhelmed! I think I may be going crazy. <br />
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My Year Wrap Up:<br />
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<li>Master's Degree Completed</li>
<li>Girls on the Run Club completed and 5K ran</li>
<li>Talent Show Night done</li>
<li>mClass assessments (almost) done</li>
<li>Visit to Riley Children's Hospital North campus </li>
<li>Presentation to the High School Students</li>
<li>Birthday Parties</li>
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It's amazing to look back on the school year and see how much has really happened. This "check list" is just from this spring! Nutty, but I love it. I included some pictures of the recent happenings. :)<br />
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Me and my amazing sister! (My brother-in-law photo bombed us)</div>
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Hobart Girls on the Run Coaches (I'm in the middle of these great ladies)</div>
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My awesome boy with his new stuffed animal and some candy for being a great little patient. He was diagnosed with HSP (autoimmune disease) last year. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-49810909233867299012013-04-05T18:52:00.000-07:002013-04-05T18:56:57.033-07:00Adaptive ClassroomIn a perfect world, we would teach students that are emotionally stable, cope with many challenges in a socially acceptable way, have control over their words and bodies, cognitively equal in all subjects, and essentially boring. However, we do not teach in a perfect world, surprise (*sarcasm implied, heavily). Our classrooms are becoming more and more diverse and it is up to us to keep up with all of the changes. I could totally get up on a stack of soap boxes right now about diet, technology, chemicals, early identification, more education among the professionals, and so on. But instead of proving my side of a very complex argument with as many sides as there are opinions, I will show you how I am meeting the needs of students. <br />
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The following cards were made for a child with high functioning autism, asperger's syndrome. This child struggles with high levels of anxiety. Please know that the social stories were not made for a first grader, but could easily be adapted for one of my kiddos. I have learned that more often than not, anxiety plays a huge part in the thought processes of our students. Social stories and <a href="http://www.5pointscale.com/" target="_blank">The Incredible 5 Point Scale </a>check in are methods for reducing anxiety and stating expectations in a given situation. I laminated and put them on a key chain for this child. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-82584370674807103432013-02-02T18:10:00.001-08:002013-02-02T18:14:20.710-08:00Post-it Note Reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0066cc;">Post-it Note lesson- This was a lesson that I did to help students remember to be thinking as they are reading. We did our post-its during independent reading and then shared our thoughts during the Partner reading. </span><br />
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I am so impressed with Khrys at <a href="http://keepinitkoolinkinderland.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-year-new-fun.html?showComment=1356711772300#c6654786341343833506">Keepin' It Kool in Kinderland</a> and Jessica at <a href="http://mrsstanfordsclass.blogspot.com/2012/12/sending-year-off-with-bang-saaaaale.html">Mrs. Stanford's Class</a> with their hard work. You should totally check it out! :) Hopefully I will have the gusto to get going on some of my own stuff...in the meantime I am happy to download and purchase other fantastic teacher's work. <br />
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Some exciting news....I am about to finish my last class in my master's of education. Yippee! Then, watch out, because I will be creating up a storm! <br />
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Look at my fun classroom Christmas activities, party, and holiday happenings. :) Happy New Year!!<br />
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Now, that's not to say that I'm not living it up with my Firsties at school, on the contrary, we are doing sooooo much that I'm just plain pooped by the end of the day. <br />
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Christmas Around the World<br />
Grinch Day with two resources I got from TPT (<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/grinch-packet">Grinch Packet</a> and Grinch Day) Both superb resources the I am super happy to have in my library of purchases. <br />
Door Decorating, paper grading, distict collaborating, committee meeting, and all out teaching! <br />
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I have recently invited parents to be in the room daily and so far I am loving the extra help. It's just an hour each day that falls during the Daily 5 time. I ususally have them work with a small group on phonics. It has been great and I am glad that I waited for the 1st quarter to be done before opening my door. It gave me time to figure myself out, the kids, and get to know the parents a little. <br />
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My little Firsties were very happy to see my hard work. Maybe that's why I was in such a good mood? Or it could have been because I had a rockin' read aloud with my new book Looking After Louis. I'll post about that another day. Tonight it's beddy bye time. :)</div>
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I love to belt out songs when I am in my classroom working-REALLY LOUDLY</div>
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My husband courted me and finally won my heart when he read the poem he wrote for me at our local coffee house when I was 17. (we married when I was 20) </div>
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I talk too much and have lots of opinions for only being a teacher for 4 1/2 years.</div>
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I have two kids, Maddie 8 and Jack 6 (not really random, but needs to be said)</div>
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I like to watch Good Luck Charlie on Disney because the mom totally reminds me of me! LOL</div>
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My first profession was Respiratory Therapy for 13 years. (Now I work more hours for a LOT less pay, but I adore being a teacher!)</div>
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<li>The recipe that I am most famous for are my Devil'd Eggs.</li>
<li>I started a blog to connect more personally with other teachers and because I think amazing things are happening in my room and I wanted a place to share.</li>
<li>My favorite subject currently to teach is math. (But it varies often!)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp">http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp</a> for books to listen to during snack time. Check out Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsche!</li>
<li>The hardest thing about teaching is balancing it all. </li>
<li>If I could go anywhere, I would love to go to Ireland.</li>
<li>My ideal classroom has differentiation happening effortlessly, numbers not exceeding 20 students, endless supply of paper-markers-laminating sleeves-books-all other supplies, parents who write the teacher using kind words and no tones, and time to fit it all in.</li>
<li>I used the Grinch Face with writing a sentence or two about how the children would make him smile. It was fun and super cute!</li>
<li>My favorite music artist is Adele.</li>
<li>My morning poison is coffee, although some may call it coffee flavored sugar milk. ;)</li>
<li>If money was no object, I would buy the Galaxy III for myself and I would buy a carpet spot rug for my carpet time. </li>
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<li>How do you celebrate Christmas in your classroom in one or two sentences?</li>
<li>How did you discover the blogging world?</li>
<li>What is your favorite read aloud?</li>
<li>What are you wishing for this Christmas-money is no object?</li>
<li>How do you incorporate learning goals into your day?</li>
<li>What is your favorite treat to order from Dairy Queen?</li>
<li>Do you wear heels, flats, boots, or other in the classroom?</li>
<li>What is your favorite song to listen to when you are sad? ...when you are happy?</li>
<li>What was the best field trip you ever went on or planned?</li>
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<u>Here are the Blogs I Nominated</u><br />
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<a href="http://www.slidingintofirstgrade.blogspot.com/">Sliding into First</a><br />
<a href="http://keepinitkoolinkinderland.blogspot.com/">Keepin' it Kool in Kinderland</a><br />
<a href="http://bloomingin1st.blogspot.com/">Blooming in First</a><br />
<a href="http://2ndgradeglanceblog.blogspot.com/">2nd Grade Glance</a><br />
<a href="http://grade2happenings.blogspot.com/">Grade 2 Happenings</a><br />
<a href="http://adepts.blogspot.com/">The Paper Maid: One Page at a Time</a><br />
<a href="http://creativeundertakings.blogspot.com/">A Teacher's Attempt at Being Crafty</a><br />
<a href="http://millsteach105.blogspot.com/">The Teacher in Me</a><br />
<a href="http://apassionforprimary.blogspot.com/">A Passion For Primary</a><br />
<a href="http://hapsnhacks.blogspot.com/">4th Grade Haps and Hacks</a><br />
<a href="http://shootforthem00n.blogspot.com/">Shoot for the Moon</a><br />
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This evening I am feeling very content with knowing that I finally have my common core linked with each lesson. I have color coded my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-ELA-Galore-1st-grade-checklist">Common Core Galore</a> that I purchased from Rachelle Smith from TPT at the beginning of the year. It has be a tremendously helpful tool as we are wading through this massive jungle of standards. I am OCD when it comes to using standards, so I HAVE to have them labeled in my <strike><span style="color: #660000;">old fashioned handwritten</span></strike> lesson plans. So tonight I am super happy! :)</div>
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I am also super excited to use my new Thirty-One bag as my new teacher's bag. Just a quick little plug. ;) Yes, it matches my lesson plan book, naturally.</div>
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Well, I have planned all of my lessons and now I'll be adding some cuteness to the plans for the week. Our school will be having a visit for accreditation from the Advanced Ed. people and I do have some butterflies. Hoping that we have a smooth and proud next few days. I work with amazing people and we have a fabulous school, but you know how it is. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-44302371848048152072012-11-23T21:21:00.000-08:002012-11-23T21:24:37.806-08:00Touch Money<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have learned so many things from so many people, but one of my biggest inspirations is a certain 2nd grade teacher who tells it like it is, is very clever, bold, wicked smart, and is the most captivating reader of the read aloud you will ever find. Dare I go on? Any-whooo, one thing that I am currently using that she uses to teach money is the touch money method. I have found this wildly successful with my own kiddos and they are doing so much better then my little ones from last year. It's pretty remarkable! </div>
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I recently found this great little <a href="http://secondgradewiththeteacherwearsprada.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html">freebie</a> and sent it home for my parents to be able to understand the symbols that we use in the classroom. </div>
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I am constantly trying to connect with my parents in any way possible. I so miss the parent-teacher conferences that we used to hold on our half days. Indiana no longer has 1/2 days, which means we no longer hold "mandatory" parent conferences. I typically only see the parents that I need to discuss matters of behavior or a child that is struggling academically...but I digress. This is a great handout and I recommend it to anyone that teaches coins using the touch math method. :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-66193023831024858822012-11-23T13:56:00.001-08:002012-11-23T14:05:32.526-08:00A Quick little Pin It tutorialI have learned from many and here is how I add the Pin It button:<br />
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<strong>1st:</strong> Write your blog post with pictures. Be sure to publish it so that you will have your blog link to go to.<br />
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<strong>2nd:</strong> Open your blog and click on that story that you just wrote. That way the Pin will take the follower directly to that page and not just your home page. (As a Pinterest follower, I get soooo annoyed when I want to learn more from a pin and I have to search all over someone's blog to try to find the needle in the haystack.)<br />
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<strong>3rd</strong>: Go to this website and scroll down to the Pin It Button for Webpage info. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-45295459353474793992012-11-17T16:24:00.000-08:002012-11-17T16:27:25.070-08:00Differences I have a new little one in my room with special needs. A few years ago I was in a classroom where the teacher read <u>Looking After Louis</u> by Lesley Ely. The students responded so well and it was a great classroom building lesson. I have been meaning to get this book to add to my very own library and now I finally have! I am sooooo excited. God has put a special little someone in my room every year and I have become great friends with our Special Education teacher. (She's such a magnificent woman!) <br />
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"Fair isn't everybody getting the same thing...Fair is everybody getting what they need in order to be successful". I will be incorporating this into my lesson I suspect. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-78478366877230821732012-11-13T20:36:00.001-08:002012-11-13T20:39:51.181-08:00Frog PhonicsI am loving all of the Turkey sightings on everyone's blogs, and I am guilty of downloading and buying every little Thanksgiving theme I can get my hands on....but I'm doing frogs today. ;) (Actually, we did our Thankful Turkeys today, but I didn't snap any pics yet) <br />
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My little ones have been LOVING the H Brothers and the PH cousin (I added him with all of the ph words floating around). The Firsties are so stink'n excited about finding the H Brothers that they shout out at the carpet, interrupt my reading groups, and nearly tackle me to show me their newest H Brother find. Clearly I have created some monsters, but at least it's all about phonics! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-79510953367018283122012-11-12T19:29:00.002-08:002012-11-12T19:44:22.436-08:00Phonics and Turkeys?Monday is always the day of the week that seems to be gone before it begins. Is anyone else wondering where the time is going? Yikes! We did a great lesson that I adapted from Pinterest about the H Brothers. I'm eager to add my little picture circles to add to our H-Brother Sort tomorrow. It will be a great little activity to use with some of my mom volunteers. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073787213443222455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397203908552148579.post-53404971936116849772012-11-09T20:07:00.003-08:002012-11-09T20:56:19.358-08:00Honor, Pride, and FRIDAY!This was one of those days that I love. My mind was going a mile a minute BUT I was checking tasks off of my "to-do" list left and right. Since Veteran's Day is on Sunday this year, we started working on some veteran themed work today and next week we will be writing our letters to the veterans to tell them why we are so thankful for them. This ties in nicely with the presidental unit we just wrapped up. Why you may ask? Because we have been discussing our country and why we are so lucky to be able to choose our leader. Discussing our veterans provides the <em>how</em> to our freedom discussions. Check out the cute photos of my Firsties! *Disclaimer* I did not have spellcheck on my super fun smelly markers, so I am not completely sure every word was spelled right on my chart paper. ;)<br />
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