tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567047549000702142024-03-05T14:10:33.711-08:00First Grade SchoolhouseMonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-28874077977827917262017-01-08T18:19:00.001-08:002020-03-07T13:27:27.486-08:00The Most Perfect Snowman: Fun + Easy Activities Kids Will LoveSnowman and winter activities are the first topics/theme we will start with as we head back to school after winter break. It was not yet winter when the students left for break in December. It's the perfect choice for the first graders (engaging and fun) for the first week back in January.<br />
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I'm excited to read <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Most-Perfect-Snowman-Chris-Britt/dp/0062377043" target="_blank">The Most Perfect Snowman</a></b> by Chris Britt, who is also the illustrator. I purchased the book shortly before winter break. After reading it for the first time, it immediately became my new favorite snowman book.</div>
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It's a sweet and simple story about a snowman named Drift who was abandoned by some children before he was finished. He's sad that he's a plain-looking snowman and not fancy like the other snowmen. Drift dreams of being the <b>most</b> perfect snowman. He watches as the other snowmen play, dance, and have fashion parades. Not only do they not include Drift in their fun, but they make fun of how he looks and tease him.</div>
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He meets up with some children who kindly give him some of their clothing. He then happily plays in the snow with the children. That night he loses most of his clothing in a blizzard. The story ends with an opportunity for Drift to pay forward the children's kindness. He meets up with a bunny and truly becomes the most perfect snowman.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Most-Perfect-Snowman-Chris-Britt/dp/0062377043/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MNCGEOXB6FVY&keywords=the+most+perfect+snowman&qid=1583616016&sprefix=the+most+perfect%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Most Perfect Snowman</a> has a wonderful message of kindness, friendship, and giving.</div>
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I will read the book for my first read aloud of the day on Monday. It will be the springboard for a week of snowman activities.</div>
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The students will discuss, draw, and write to connect with the story. I like to scaffold the independent activities with a whole group or small group discussion and activity first. This is a story sequencing chart that we will use to talk about the beginning and ending parts of the story. I noted events that happened in the story on sticky notes. I'll read them, student partners will discuss where it happened in the story (beginning or end), and then students will share and volunteer to stick the notes under the correct headings.</div>
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We'll continue with writing about favorite parts of the story, responding to comprehension activities, and retelling the story.</div>
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The story is filled with adjectives for describing a snowman's clothing. For example, the snowmen in the story say that Drift has a "Snazzy outfit!" We'll use the chart to discuss the adjectives used in the story. Students can add to our chart throughout the week. It will be displayed in the classroom for students to use in their own writing.</div>
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The students will have an opportunity to describe their own snowmen.</div>
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What I love the most about this adorable book is the way it addresses kindness. We have our school-wide Kindness Week coming up the week of Valentine's Day in February. Kindness is a focus in our class leading up to that week. I'll have the students brainstorm ideas for helping others to add to the chart throughout the week.</div>
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We'll discuss ways we can be kind by giving to others, being helpful to others, and being a good friend to others. The colored version will be used as a model for brainstorming our ideas. The students will complete the black and white version of the booklet as an independent activity.</div>
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We've been working on including (and not excluding) others. The author did a wonderful job of showing how someone feels when they are not included thru the illustrations in the book. Drift is shown all alone with his head hanging down. The students will have an opportunity to share a time when they were not included in something and how it made them feel.</div>
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I always like to include artistic/creative activities as part of our topic or theme. I created some play dough mats with writing activities to go along with our snowman theme.</div>
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Students will use playdough (great for fine motor skills, too) to decorate a fancy snowman and write about it. You can download the file (FREE download) <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw8sZHI57JZUdUZsVHVYam9TZG8/view?usp=sharing" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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If you're interested in some of the activities that can be used with the book, you can check them out by clicking of the picture below.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-42036429461699672412016-11-05T04:00:00.000-07:002016-11-05T04:00:19.986-07:00Thanksgiving Celebration in the Classroom<div class="MsoNormal">
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weeks away. It's time for our Thanksgiving I Teach K-2 blogger link up. We're sharing ideas, resources, and freebies, along with a GIVEAWAY that you'll want to enter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I thought I'd share what our first grade team
does for our Thanksgiving celebration each year. It’s not an original idea. One
of our teachers told us about it. It’s how her own child’s teacher celebrated the
holiday in her classroom. We used the idea and have changed and adapted it over
the years to highlight and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of our
students’ families. It's one of our favorite activities we do during the year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">We have a special program called, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CELEBRATION OF FAMILY</b>.” This event
includes poems and songs performed by the students and a museum featuring
special items brought in by students. Families (including moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts,
uncles, etc.) are invited to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The Celebration of Family museum includes
a collection of items that are special to the family of each student. These
items do not have to be antiques and could be everyday objects brought out for
family “rituals.” Some examples include the popcorn bowl the family dives into
when watching movies together, a favorite plate used for celebrations, or maybe
it’s a momento from the last trip to visit extended family. Other ideas are a
family collection or an item handed down from a grandparent that's important to the family. The children might
also photograph something and display the pictures. It’s an item that symbolizes
something interesting or special about each family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The parents discuss the importance of the
object with his/her child, how long it has been in the family, and any other
important information. The students share this information with parents as they
tour the museum. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The day of our celebration, the students wear
Turkey hats. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Student speakers welcome the parents.</span></div>
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first Thanksgiving. They sing and dance to songs and poems.</span><span style="font-family: "arial";">The families are then excused to go outside for
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I'd like to share some back to school ideas and resources with you.</div>
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Here's a photo of my "empty" classroom after everything was packed for the summer.</div>
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The chairs are stacked and everything is boxed and stored away. My classroom will be cleaned this week, and then I can start preparing it for the upcoming school year.</div>
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These are some of the new resources I'm excited to use when we go back to school.</div>
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In the past, I've used large gallon baggies to house our independent reading books. This coming year I'm using these colorful book boxes to store our Read to Self books. Each student will have his/her own box. Each of the students is assigned a number. I'm working on colorful numbers to place in the front of each box.</div>
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I have of few of these book bins. I plan on purchasing more for this coming school year. These are the bins that I use for my guided reading groups. I can fit three levels in each bin. They're wide enough for extra-large guided reading books. </div>
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My math manipulative are so easy to organize in these book bins. They're just the right size for first graders. They can easily carry them from one area of the classroom to another. I place a clear plastic label in front. I can easily change out the math manipulative and labels throughout the year.</div>
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I plan on using the small pocket charts for activities for different reading and math groups. The size is perfect, because they're small and won't take up much room on the walls.</div>
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I was excited to find these charts. They're made from durable plastic and have a write and wipe finish. A 120 chart is on one side and two ten frames and number lines are on the other side.</div>
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Place a folder on the top of each student's desk with a brand new box of crayons. Students can sit at their desks and color while you're introducing yourself to parents and students and answering questions. It's something fun for the children to do that helps to calm any first day of school jitters. I use the folder for any papers that go to and from school during the first week of school.</div>
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The activity is an end of the year autograph book signing. I prepare autograph books for the students. I give the autograph books to the students on the last day of school. It begins with a quick writing lesson on what to write in an autograph book. The students then spend about an hour or so signing each other's books.<br />
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Here's an explantation of how we do it.<br />
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I start the writing lesson by asking the children what they think someone might write in an autograph book. Thru brainstorming and discussions we come up with a list of sentences that the children could write in their classmates' books. I post the chart in front of the classroom. It's a scaffold for those who have difficulty thinking of their own sentences. Some children choose to use these. Others write their own.<br />
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Here's an example of some of the sentences that we've come up with as a class.<br />
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This is the cover of the autograph book. I usually print it on bright colored card stock and add a back cover to it, too.<br />
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This is what the pages look like. Each booklet has identical pages. </div>
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Each student has a box with his/her name and a picture that tells something about that student. For example, a picture above may be by the student's name because:</div>
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Nathan loves football. He has older brothers and cousins who play on the high school football team.</div>
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Tim is good at math and can't wait for math time each day.</div>
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Caren loves to read and enjoys sharing about the books she's read. </div>
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Jan enjoys acting in plays.</div>
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James is a great artist and loves to draw.</div>
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Erin is interested in all things having to do with science. </div>
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Each student signs each autograph book in the box that has his/her name.</div>
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The students write at least one sentence when they sign an autograph book. They take breaks during the signing and may sit, color the pictures, and visit with friends. It's a wonderful time for the children to say their good-byes to friends and classmates. The autograph books makes a great school year keepsake, too.</div>
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We send a letter home to our parents and students explaining that we know that the leprechauns messed up the kindergarten classrooms last year and played pranks on the kindergarteners. We don't want the same thing to happen to our first grade classrooms. So this year, we're going to make leprechaun traps to try to catch the leprechauns before they get into mischief in our classrooms.</div>
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It's called <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Catch-Leprechaun-Adam-Wallace/dp/1492632910/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457288665&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+catch+a+leprechaun" target="_blank">How to Catch a Leprechaun</a></b> by Adam Wallace. The illustrator is Andy Elkerton.</div>
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A leprechaun tells the story in rhyme. He describes how he'll make a scene in each place he enters. He explains that leprechauns are really quick and will NEVER be caught. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and vivid. It shows the traps that the leprechaun encounters and easily outwits. The story ends with a challenge: the leprechaun won't get caught unless a PERFECT trap is designed. He asks the question, "But who will that child be?" Isn't that the perfect introduction and motivator for building a trap? I can't wait to read it to my students!</div>
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I created a packet of <b><span style="color: #38761d;">leprechaun activities</span></b> to have some fun as we learn and celebrate <b><span style="color: #38761d;">St. Patrick's Day</span></b>.</div>
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It includes leprechaun drawing and writing activities and a leprechaun roll and draw partner game that's just for FUN!</div>
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Students can design and write about a leprechaun trap.</div>
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They draw and write about leprechaun pranks, too. You'll find more leprechaun activities in the packet. It's a <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREEBIE</span></b>! You can download the packet <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leprechaun-Fun-2431199" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></b>!</div>
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My school will be participating in <a href="http://www.greatkindnesschallenge.org/index.html" target="_blank">The Great Kindness Challenge</a>. We have four main school rules. <b>BE KIND</b> is at the top of the list.<br />
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Be kind.<br />
Be respectful.<br />
Be responsible.<br />
Be safe.<br />
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Our school decided to take the kindness challenge to help create a kindness culture. This will be our second year participating in the challenge. It's an opportunity to focus on kindness in a bigger way. The official date for the kindness challenge this year was January 25-29, but schools participate at a time that works best for each school. Valentine's Day and kindness go hand in hand, so we're celebrating during the week leading up to Valentine's Day.<br />
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The school-wide kindness activities will include a checklist of 50 kindness challenges, a kindness art contest, and class kindness banners for a "Wall of Kindness." We'll also have a spirit day: "Peace, Love, and Kindness." Students will dress up in hippie attire. Kindness quotes over the intercom will start our mornings. The quotes will also be written with chalk on the blacktop areas of our school.<br />
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If you want to participate in The Great Kindness Challenge, you can find out more about it <a href="http://www.greatkindnesschallenge.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I'm planning complementary activities in my classroom and wanted to share some of my favorite kindness-themed books.<br />
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One of my favorites is <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/somebody-loves-you-mr-hatch-eileen-spinelli/1100836901?ean=9780689718724" target="_blank">Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch</a> by Eileen Spinelli. It's a heart-warming story about a lonely man. He receives a package one day with a note that says, "Somebody Loves You." He thinks he has a secret admirer. His happiness has him interacting with others with kindness. At the end, he is surprised with the kind and loving way others return his kindness.<br />
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Littlered?aref=v53orirh" target="_blank">Little Red's Schoolhouse</a> has a wonderful <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Somebody-Loves-You-Mr-Hatch-502555?aref=bc62cafb" target="_blank">Storybook Study of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch</a> that I will use with my students. Click on the picture below for a preview.<br />
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Another book that's perfect for first grade is <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pink-tiara-cookies-for-three-maria-dismondy/1104576092?ean=9780615516202" target="_blank">Pink Tiara Cookies for Three</a> by Maria Dismondy.<br />
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It's a story about a new girl who moves into the neighborhood and how two friends work thru accepting her into their friendship.</div>
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Jen at <a href="http://sparklinginsecondgrade.com/" target="_blank">Sparkling in Second</a> has a great blog post about the book and how she promotes kindness in her classroom. I will be using her <a href="http://sparklinginsecondgrade.com/pink-tiara-cookies/" target="_blank">Kindness Cards</a> {free download} in my classroom. </div>
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-potato-chip-champ-maria-dismondy/1111953238?ean=9780984855810" target="_blank">The Potato Chip Champ: Discovering Why Kindness Counts</a> by Maria Dismondy is a story about a boy (loves potato chips) who has everything and wants for more and learns an important lesson about kindness from a boy who has very little. You can listen to Maria Dismondy read her book <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GiOewh5Cyo" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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The next book is beautifully written and illustrated.<br />
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The book is <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/each-kindness-jacqueline-woodson/1109324628?ean=9780399246524" target="_blank">Each Kindness</a> by Jacqueline Woodson. It's about a new girl in school who tries to reach our to other but is ignored. It is a lesson on how even a small act of kindness can make our world a better one.</div>
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I created some Kindness Printables to use during the Kindness Challenge. You can click on the picture below to download.</div>
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If you want to join the Kindness Challenge or just want to promote kindness in your classroom, I hope you've gotten some ideas here. They fit well with valentine-themed activities. If you're looking for Valentine's Day activities that support kindness, check out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Writing-for-Firsties-1641452?aref=oz4rgidq" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Writing for Firsties</a>.</div>
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I also have <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Writing-for-Kinders-1646031?aref=6kl28ekh" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Writing for Kinders</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Writing-for-Second-Graders-1663136?aref=xibv7oak" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Writing for Second Graders</a>.</div>
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I just love that sunny southern California has so many places that we can enjoy. You don't have to travel very far, and you can be at the beach, the desert, or even skiing in the mountains during the winter.</div>
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We have beautiful weather and beautiful beaches. I grew up on the coast, so one of my favorite places is the beach. I think it's probably the #1 spot for most people who live near the beach. There's so much to do from surfing and swimming to fishing and walking on the beach. The sunsets are amazing!</div>
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I also think we have the most amazing views. These are the Flower Fields that come alive in the spring. They're a big tourist attraction. You can even see the ocean peeking up from the background.</div>
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partner. The students can also sort the cards using their own categories. Other uses for them: bingo cards, alphabetizing, syllable sorts, writing sentences and poetry</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an especially cold or rainy day, I surprise the children with hot chocolate. It’s
quick and easy to prepare in the classroom. I heat the water using a hot plate
and large pot. The children can choose to add a few marshmallows, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here’s
a ”sweet” and engaging mini unit of <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hot-Chocolate-2275539" target="_blank">HOT CHOCOLATE ACTIVITIES</a></b> to go along with a
hot chocolate day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It
includes a craft that can be used as a bulletin board display or the cover of a
booklet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And
here’s a snow booklet. Children can write about all the fun things they can do
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I love using centers, so </span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: arial;">I thought I’d share how I use, manage, and organize them. Hopefully, you’ll find something you can use to help manage and organize your centers. If you don’t use centers, it may spark an interest in using them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">Using centers has really helped me
manage my reading and math guided group time. I want the children to be
involved in meaningful, engaging activities while I instruct small groups. I’ve
found that using centers keeps my students involved in practicing skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">The centers engage the students. They
are usually manipulating cards, sorting, pairing, talking with a partner, etc.
They are involved in hands-on activities to complete the center activities as
opposed to doing a paper pencil task. For example, a literacy center may
have cards that need to be ordered on the pocket chart to make a sentence and
then read using a pointer. They enjoy doing this.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I assign “Centers” to one group at a time. Other students work on math assignments, word work, or with technology.
I am then able to focus my attention on guided instruction.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I integrate math and literacy skills with
social studies and science in the center activities. During the holiday season,
I include holiday themes. Children can practice skills thematically. </span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">Students also practice social skills.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I know that managing centers can be
an issue. </span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I have tried many, many
different ways to manage them in my classroom. I’m sure I'll continue to change
and improve upon the way I do this, but this is what I
currently do. It is working well with my students this year.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I think one of the keys is to model,
model, and then model even more. I continue to model repeatedly throughout the
year. I find that the students need review on procedures for taking the centers
out, working with a partner, problem solving, using quiet voices, putting the
centers back when finished, etc. I continue to make notes as I observe the
students. We have discussions and on-going reminders as issues arise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">Centers make great partner activities.
My students can choose to work individually or with a partner. Most of the time
they choose to work with a partner. They learn to work together to solve
problems and help each other to complete each center activity. They’re able to
share their understandings with a partner and learn from each other. It’s
especially gratifying to glance over and see and hear students talking about
how to solve a problem and then deciding together on the solution.<span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">The initial preparation of centers
can be time consuming. Initially, the centers have to be copied, cut, and
laminated. Once that’s completed, they can be stored and used year after year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I bag them up and store them in large
manila envelopes. I keep the envelopes in my filing cabinet. When I’m reading
to use them, the only preparation is copying the recording sheets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">Each of the centers is kept in a single gallon baggie. The front of the baggie displays the center directions. The direction card stays in the baggie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">The back of the baggie has the cards that students will use along with the recording sheets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">When the students are using the centers from a packet, they're kept in a labeled bin on the floor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">If you were to enter my room when my
students are involved with center activities, you would see them sitting on the
rug. I think that’s one of the draws of the centers. The children have more
opportunities to move around. They’re able to spread the activities out on the
floor. They put their recording sheets on clipboards to record their answers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I put the center pictures of each
card on the pocket chart. The students can see what centers are included in the
container.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">The students have center folders. I
staple a "Menu of Activities" to the inside front cover of the folder. I just use folded
12” x 18” colored construction paper for folders. File folders will also work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">The students put finished recording
sheets in their folders. They also keep recording sheets that they’ve started and
not completed in the same folder. I correct the recording sheets and stamp or
put a happy face on the centers that are completed. It’s a way for students to
keep track of what centers they've finished. It also helps to keep students
accountable for their time at centers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">And just for fun, I sometimes add something extra to the
topic, holiday, or season. For example, here are the "Merry" pencils the
students can use for the Christmas centers. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">Instead of putting the cards on a pocket
chart, the cards can be displayed on a strip of ribbon and topped with a colorful bow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">A few fun touches go a long way in engaging the students.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I created a sample center activity for the holiday. It's called Gingerbread Ten Frames Math Center. Students count the dots on the ten frames and match them to the equations. Click on the picture for a FREE download.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: "arial";">I hope you’ve found the ideas useful. Let know know if you have any questions about the centers. </span></div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-76848036295493800912015-08-02T11:46:00.000-07:002015-08-02T11:46:14.976-07:00News-o-Matic App and iPad Giveaway!<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hi everyone! Wondering if you are all ready to go back to school. I return back to school in about a week. I'm in the midst of planning and reviewing some long range plans. With each new year come some brand new procedures, materials, routines, and ideas. </span><br />
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will be using with the class this year. It's called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-o-matic-for-school-2015/id974707524?mt=8" target="_blank">News-o-matic Daily</a>.</span><br />
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It’s a daily newspaper with 5 featured current events
each day for kids. The articles and activities support the Common Core Standards. Children
can interact with the features by responding to questions, creating drawings, watching videos, playing games, and more.<br />
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Each feature includes the article with a “Read to Me”
option, a video clip, slide show, a highlighted fact, and “Act,” which is a
related activity. The students can look at interactive maps that not only relate
to the articles, but also integrate geography and math.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The children can even enter a newsroom and respond to the articles
by writing to Russ, the Editor-in-Chief. They can write about their reactions
to and feelings about the stories. Students can also create a drawing that
illustrates the article.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wacky Week is another feature. These are short, fun, “wacky”
stories children read about that happened during the week.<br />
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News-o-Matic has school editions that allow you to tailor
the readings to each student’s reading level. Home versions can be useful for
homeschoolers or children who want to learn more about world events. </div>
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I plan on using it whole class during the year. I think it
will make a meaningful beginning of the day activity. My hope is that students will find that non-fiction reading
is exciting and that reading the articles will extend their awareness of the
world around them.</div>
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I've been creating and selling products on Teachers Pay Teachers® since 2012. First Grade Schoolhouse has continued to grow each year. The best part is that my love for creating educational products has also continued to grow. Creating materials that teachers find useful and helpful is so gratifying to me. My goal is to continue to learn and improve in every aspect of the business to create better products and a bigger store.</div>
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I already feel so blessed to have surpassed some of my dreams. </div>
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Financial security is the first thing on my list. My "DREAM BIG" goal in this area is to be debt free - even having my house paid off - a hopeful thought.</div>
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Being more financially secure has given me more choices in my life. Choices that I may not have had without TPT. I dream about an earlier retirement and being able to travel more. </div>
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I've been able to give back to some local charities. Not just with time and help, but also financially. I want to be able to do that on a grander scale.</div>
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Find out what other TPT sellers "DARE TO DREAM." Check them out <a href="http://www.thirdinhollywood.com/2015/06/tpt-seller-challenge-week-2-dare-to.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-30290169559310992152015-06-16T06:01:00.001-07:002015-06-24T12:58:27.284-07:00TPT Seller Challenge - Makeover MadnessI'm participating in the TPT Summer Challenge sponsored by <a href="http://www.thirdinhollywood.com/2015/06/tpt-seller-challenge-week-1-makeover.html" target="_blank">Third in Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://sparklinginsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2015/06/tpt-seller-challenge-week-1-makeover.html" target="_blank">Sparkling in Second</a>, <a href="http://www.peppyzestyteacherista.com/2015/06/tpt-seller-challenge-makeover-madness.html" target="_blank">Peppy Zesty Teacherista</a>, and <a href="http://www.teachcreatemotivate.com/2015/06/makeover-madness-tptsellerchallenge.html" target="_blank">Teach Create Motivate</a>. It's a four week challenge and this is week one: Makeover Madness.<br />
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I went back to the first products I created. The ones I'm redoing were some of my best sellers at the time. I started on TPT in 2012. A lot has changed since then - so many more fonts, graphics, more practice, and experience. My style has changed.<br />
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The "before" name was Reading to Learn About Community Helpers. I simplified the cover and changed the name. It's now called <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Helpers-217829" target="_blank">Writing About Community Helpers</a>. The before title was too confusing. I made the fonts and graphics bolder. I want buyers to know what the packet's about at a glance. </div>
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I used different clip artists for the community helper graphics in the "before" packet (had to use graphics from different clip artists to find all I needed). I was able to use just <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Melonheadz" target="_blank">Melonheadz</a> for the community helpers graphics on the new one. It makes it more consistent and unified. I love that we have so many more choices for clip art now. </div>
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Head on over to see more of the makeovers <a href="http://sparklinginsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2015/06/tpt-seller-challenge-week-1-makeover.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-43867271216415520542015-04-26T05:54:00.002-07:002015-04-26T05:54:50.839-07:00Teacher Appreciation Giveaway!Hi everyone! It's that time of year when I begin to wonder if I will get everything done that still needs to be completed by the end of the school year. We only have about 30 school days left. It's the same feeling I have at the beginning of each school year - so much to do and so little time. It becomes somewhat of a whirlwind. Do you feel the same way this time of the year?<br />
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It's the perfect time to be appreciated as a teacher. What do you think of a <b>$100.00 Giveaway</b>? Doesn't that sound like fun and a great way to feel appreciated?<br />
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The bloggers at <b>iTeach First</b> are getting together to give you an opportunity to win some much deserved gift cards to treat yourself in a big way.<br />
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<br />Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-41905655867136677932014-08-14T04:38:00.001-07:002014-08-14T04:38:48.966-07:00Behavior Charts and Parent CommunicationBack to school time. Four more days until school starts. I've been back in my classroom for a couple of weeks now. It wasn't originally my intention, but I went through every drawer and cupboard and sifted thru all my classroom "stuff." I tossed, cleaned, and reorganized. It feels great!<br />
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We have a giveaway area in our cafeteria where we put our discards the week before school starts. It's funny how fast other teachers pick them up to use in their classrooms. I've found some great teaching stuff on the discard tables.<br />
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So now I'm redoing and revising some back to school letters to parents, forms, and classroom activities.<br />
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I revised my behavior charts - the ones I send home to parents.<br />
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These are the charts I use in the classroom.<br />
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I got the Behavior Management Pocket Chart from <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C895%2C487&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1408016043608" target="_blank">Lakeshore®</a>. It doesn't include the names yet, but it has the yellow, orange, and red cards behind the green ones. The students turn their cards if they have a behavior infraction. I can refer to the chart above it as a reminder to students of what each color means.<br />
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At the end of each week, I send home a Weekly Behavior Chart.<br />
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Each child takes one of these home each Friday. I tally how many days the children were on a specific color. It lets the parents know generally how their child's behavior is in the classroom. I also have a form that has a space for a parent signature. Sometimes I have children who are working on specific behavior issues return the form to me with a parent signature. </div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-52503816240300909002014-07-31T08:54:00.001-07:002014-07-31T08:54:38.539-07:00Back to School and Classroom ManagementClassroom management is at the top of the list when it comes to planning for a new school year. It's a time to reflect on what has worked in the past and the things I want to change.<br />
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Each class of students is different. Each year, I change my management procedures to meet the needs of individual students and the class as a whole. Even so, I do have some classroom management ideas that I use year after year, because they're effective.<br />
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The ideas come from a <b><a href="http://www.newmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Rick Morris</a></b> workshop I attended a few years ago. One of my first grade teammates had attended one and wanted to go again. She invited me to go along. I'm so glad I did!<br />
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It's one of those workshops where you'll find yourself totally engaged and excited about all the ideas. He models his workshops to reflect effective management techniques in the classroom. I hope to get at least a few new ideas when I attend a workshop, but this was a day filled with classroom management ideas/techniques that I could readily apply in the classroom.<br />
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The first idea is the use of a random picker. I like to have a variety of ways to choose students randomly in the classroom (answering questions, helpers, messenger, etc.), and this is one of the kids' favorites.</div>
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This is how it works. I number all the students in the class and place those numbered tokens in the container.</div>
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I shake the container and turn it upside down. More than one number is face up, so it gives me choices. I just pick one of those numbers. The kids love it, because they think of it as a game or winning a drawing. It's fun, simple, and effective. It's called Pick-A-Number and you can find it <a href="http://newmanagement.com/products/pas.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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It looks like one of my dog's toys, and that's what it is - a <a href="http://newmanagement.com/products/squeaker.html" target="_blank">Dog Squeak Toy</a>. </div>
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I love this one. It's so simple, yet so effective. When I squeeze the toy, the students know to stop what they're doing and look at me, ready to listen. I have the students practice a lot at the beginning of the school year. All it takes is one squeak. It's loud and works. I keep it on the ledge of the white board that's at the front of my room, so it's readily accessible.</div>
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A tip: When I introduce it, I pass it around the room and have each student squeeze it a few times. After that, they know they're not to squeeze or play with it. I explain that it's a way for me to get everyone's attention. The children understand and are respectful of it.</div>
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The third one is one of my favorite management tools. It's versatile and another simple idea. They're called <a href="http://newmanagement.com/products/magnetic-tiles.html" target="_blank">Magnetic Tiles</a>.</div>
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One way I use them is when I want the students to work in groups or with a partner.</div>
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The number tiles are magnetic and can be placed on butcher paper against a magnetic board or on a magnetic white board. I can form the groups ahead of time, and it's a reference for me and the children, too.</div>
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The number magnets can be placed by the word work chart or centers chart area. When students finish their word work activities, they move their magnets to the activity they choose to do next. I can tell at a glance how many students have completed their word work and what students are doing when they're finished. It prevents students from interrupting small group instruction and saying, "What do I do? I'm finished."</div>
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Rick Morris's <a href="http://newmanagement.com/index.html" target="_blank">New Management</a> site has many more ideas for using the <a href="http://newmanagement.com/products/magnetic-tiles.html" target="_blank">Magnetic Tiles</a>. He has lots of other classroom management tips and resources on the site, as well. If you have an opportunity to attend one of his workshops, I would highly recommend it.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-88321872139073170462014-06-25T08:57:00.001-07:002014-06-25T10:03:28.615-07:00Close Reading Summer ReadAs soon as the school year is over, I start thinking about the next school year - new group of students, reconfiguring the classroom, how I will make changes in my daily schedule, new centers, cleaning out files, etc. It's quite a long list, and part of the planning for next year is summer reading.<br />
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I'm especially interested in learning more about using close reading with first graders. I thought a great way to do this would be to follow along with the Close Reading Book Study with Lyndsey at <a href="http://ayearofmanyfirsts.blogspot.com/2014/06/close-reading-book-study-chapter-3.html" target="_blank">A Year of Many Firsts</a> and Tara at <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/2014/06/close-reading-book-study-chapter-three.html" target="_blank">Little Minds at Work</a>.<br />
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The book is<b style="font-style: italic;"> Close Reading in Elementary School</b> by Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson.<br />
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Chapter 3 is an overview of close reading strategies. The authors suggest that the best way to learn about and get started with close reading instruction is to learn the framework for conducting a lesson. They give ten steps to creating a close reading lesson. </div>
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A framework is just what I needed to get started. As I read, I was particularly focused on how to do close reading with younger children. Here are a few key points that I especially found helpful:</div>
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Since most of my first graders are just beginning to read and are at different levels of reading ability, I wondered how they would all be able to access the text. The authors talk about using a progression of read alouds, shared reading, and then transitioning to small groups with primary students.</div>
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They also talk about ways to scaffold the text - start with video productions, next oral text {read aloud or audio tape}, and then move to picture books {which we use all the time in first grade}. </div>
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Close reading can also be scaffolded with hands-on strategies. These strategies can be used as intermediate steps. One suggestion is to mark up the text. We use Wikki Stix all the time in our classroom, so the suggestion to use Wikki Stix to "circle" important words, main events, etc. caught my eye. I always mark up text as I read. It really is helpful when I go back to reread. I can see how this would be helpful for children. </div>
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Another suggestion is to have children annotate - write down thoughts, questions, understandings, etc. in the margins. Jennifer at <a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/2014/06/close-reading-in-elementary-school-book_22.html" target="_blank">First Grade Blue Skies</a> has a great idea for doing this. She places articles in plastic sleeves so students can mark on text - an idea I plan on using. </div>
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If you are just beginning to learn about close reading or have even been instructing close reading lessons, I definitely recommend C<i>lose Reading in Elementary School. </i>Read the book and join the book study <a href="http://ayearofmanyfirsts.blogspot.com/2014/06/close-reading-book-study-chapter-3.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-75704167538546908402014-02-24T04:59:00.000-08:002014-02-25T19:01:42.922-08:00Are you ready for a sale?I'm linking up with <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Blog Hoppin</span></b> for the Three Million Strong TPT two day SALE!<br />
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This is a great time to stock up on products for the rest of the school year. I already have my wish list ready!</div>
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I have two new St. Patrick's Day products you'll want to check out.</div>
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St. Patrick's Day Activities is a packet of activities to learn about and celebrate St. Patrick's Day.</div>
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It has non-fiction and fiction writing activities, posters, booklets, and a craftivity.</div>
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I created some fun St. Patrick's Day literacy and math activities for the week of the holiday. {Of course, your students will be practicing lots of skills as they work thru the activities.}</div>
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You'll find games, writing activities, measurement, graphing, addition, subtraction, St. Patrick's Day notes, incentives, and more!</div>
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Your students will create their very own unique St. Patrick's Day monster. These make a fun bulletin board display for St. Patrick's Day writing activities.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-73213140941129172842014-02-23T16:57:00.001-08:002014-02-23T17:45:19.836-08:00Sunday Funday: March School StuffAre you getting ready for March? I am! I just returned from a trip to <a href="http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=dr.+seuss+erasers&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&lnk=snav_sbox_dr.+seuss+erasers" target="_blank">Target</a> with some special new "school stuff."<br />
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I went there to buy a Yoga mat (decided to take a Yoga class), which I bought. But, I also ended up with some extra school things. Does that ever happen to you?<br />
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It was so much fun finding such great finds for my March collection of activities. I read that <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Molly </span></b>at<b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> Lucky to Be in First</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Deirdre </span></b>at<b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> A Burst of First</span></b> are premiering Sunday Funday. So, I'm linking today to share some of my "Sunday Funday" finds.<br />
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One of the first things I do when I enter Target is head straight for the dollar bins. I always tell myself that I'm going to walk thru just in case I see something (never intending to purchase anything), but it never fails . . . I just can't resist all the school stuff I "absolutely" need. Ideas start to filter through my head and resisting the purchase is a lost cause.<br />
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I put the weekly job name cards in one bag. I'll use another one for review vocabulary and sight words. Each Monday we raffle off the prior week's morning messages. We'll use one of those bags for the student names. The children earn Be tickets for positive behavior. The Be tickets are drawn from a bag for special prizes. I plan on putting some surprise gold coins and St. Patrick's Day stickers in the surprise box.</div>
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Thanks to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jcsweetpea" target="_blank">JC Sweetpea Designs</a> <a href="http://kpmdoodles.com/" target="_blank">KPM Doodles</a>, and <a href="http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Melonheadz Illustrating</a> for the graphics.</div>
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Check out <b><a href="http://www.luckytobeinfirst.com/2014/02/its-sunday-funday-premiere.html" target="_blank">Lucky to Be in First</a></b> and <b><a href="http://aburstoffirst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Burst of First</a></b> for more Sunday Funday activities.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-35686539960195685172014-01-31T15:41:00.000-08:002014-01-31T16:07:07.606-08:00January's SnowmenJanuary's last day. The bulletin board will be changing to valentines, groundhogs, and presidents.<br />
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I just had to share these delightful snowmen, before they're taken down to make way for February.</div>
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Cut around the snowmen and leave a border. Glue to a large colored piece of construction paper.</div>
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Cut out shapes. Glue to the snowman. {This is where the fun begins.}</div>
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I love walking into my classroom to see children's artwork on the walls. The children do, too.</div>
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I created some snowman writing printables that can be used with snowman art or the winter season.</div>
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Monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356704754900070214.post-57536570198148589952014-01-27T15:46:00.001-08:002014-01-27T15:46:49.004-08:00A Whole Lotta Love GiveawayIt's the last week of January {already?!?!}. It's the time of year that marks the 100th day of school, and February is just around the corner.<br />
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Have you entered the <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Whole Lotta Love Giveaway</b></span>?<br />
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If you haven't, you'll surely want to visit Deirdre at <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">A Burst of First</span></b>. Enter the giveaway to win some amazing products - from one hundredth day of school activities to President's Day to Valentine's Day (and more) - over 20 products in the giveaway. Click on the picture to enter - it ends on January 28th.<br />
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And how about a Valentine's Day <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">freebie</span></b>? <br />
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Your students will have fun with the assortment of valentine themed notes. Copy the notes on bright colored paper, and watch the writing begin. Your students can write notes to family, friends, and classmates. Perfect for a Valentine's Day thematic writing center!</div>
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If you're in the midst of planning, as I am, here are some snow and snowman books you may want to use.<br />
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We'll be talking about all the fun activities you can do in the snow. Of course, throwing snowballs is one of the first ones that the children mention.</div>
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The children love to tell and write about their adventures in the snow. Here's a <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">"What Can You Do in the Snow? Booklet</span></b> you can download for free.</div>
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Hope you have a <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>GREAT</b></span> 2014!<br />
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I wanted to let you know that I'm starting the new year with a sale in my store.<br />
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It's a one day sale at my Teachers Pay Teachers® store. All my products are 20% off today!</div>
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Includes this New Year's resolutions activity that can be used as a bulletin board display.</div>
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It's filled with New Year posters, writing, graphing, and more. And because it's not specific to any year, you'll be able to use it each new year.</div>
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December is such a busy month at school. From practicing for our school-wide winter holiday program to dressing up in pajamas for Polar Express Day - I have to say, the month of December can be a bit of a whirlwind.<br />
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First graders can definitely get excited in anticipation of the holidays. And it's so contagious!<br />
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With so much "busy-ness," it wasn't until Friday afternoon, after the students left, that I could really appreciate these delightful Santas. I just love children's art. I'm always amazed at each child's unique expression.<br />
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Hats, beards, smiles, cheeks . . . and even one that seems as though Santa is looking in wonderment.</div>
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If you haven't already heard, Teachers Pay Teachers® is having a huge sale!<br />
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I just completed <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Christmas Writing for Second Graders</b></span>.</div>
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It's filled with lots of writing activities for the Christmas season. I also have <b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Writing-for-Kinders-430077" target="_blank">Christmas Writing for Kinders</a></span></b> and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Writing-for-Firsties-428037" target="_blank">Christmas Writing for Firsties</a></b></span>.</div>
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