tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78507386821105371992024-02-07T19:58:45.776-08:00 Teise's TidbitsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-23570499431518999662014-08-13T16:57:00.001-07:002014-08-13T16:57:02.505-07:00You Know You're a Teacher When...<br />
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You know you're a teacher when.......<br />
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1. You literally have to unload your car of all your "teacher stuff" to allow one of your children to sit in the seat.<br />
2. You gravitate to the crayons and the smelly markers in the store.<br />
3. You have piles all over your house because you have so many things swirling around in your head.<br />
4. You have to Back to School shop for your children a few weeks ahead of time..just in case you get that all important letter stating you can head into your room a week early.<br />
5. You carry around a hole punch and post it notes in your purse.<br />
6. You start menu planning.<br />
7. You keep buying ink and lamination.<br />
8. You have a to Do List a mile long! You no sooner cross something off and then you add something else.<br />
9. You grab more notebooks just in case.....<br />
because they are on sale.<br />
10. You start having Back to School Dreams.<br />
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How do you know you're a teacher?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-84598533760912526422014-07-28T04:59:00.001-07:002014-07-28T04:59:10.630-07:009 Weeks of Monday Made Its<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well...after seeing all the great ideas this summer I figured I better catch up with the rest of you! I am joining Tara <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/</a> for her </div>
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My first project which is above was getting bright green bags from Michaels. Those little Monster bags will be my students Birthday Bags for the year. I am filling them with bright green water bottles, pencils a certificate and anything else that I may come across in my travels. Here is a tip..I painted the teeth on with White Out!</div>
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I have been seeing the Eye Spy bottles all over Pinterest...so I picked up some rice and some Kool Aid as well as rubbing alcohol and went to town. Once it's dry I will put them in bottles along with Sight Words or Math Problems...the ideas are endless. Then the children twist and turn the bottle around to locate what they are looking for.</div>
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Check out Denise over at</div>
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she has some additional ways to use these bottles.</div>
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I don't know where I found this idea...but thank you. Added Eyes for Reading.</div>
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This is my Sweet Seat in the making. trust me...I did not eat all this candy. However I loved this idea. It's a chair awarded to a student for Good Behavior. I was also thinking that on their birthday they could sit in the Sweet Seat. Thank you to....Pinterest....imgur.com</div>
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Reading pointers...decorative tape and wooden pieces form Michaels...idea from....</div>
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Love how these turned out! I am in the midst of making a few more to put around my classroom. I got the Monster Theme Idea from Amanda over at:</div>
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I have been downloading Leveled books throughout the summer. Someone mentioned to use duct tape. Students will be motivated to get to the fancy stuff. Just picked up Angry Birds and some other fun prints. This is a work in progress.</div>
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This was found on <a href="http://missfrenchfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://missfrenchfirstgrade.blogspot.com</a></div>
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Monster Eyes to keep the kiddos on track. They have all different types of eyes out since Halloween is around the corner.</div>
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This is for my door. The jury is still out regarding Cookie Monster's eyes. I may change them.</div>
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I took a boa and a wreath. That's it. Oh and a glue gun.</div>
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Last year I literally killed myself making crazy elaborate doors...... that looked like this:</div>
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This year I have decided to make a cute wreath each month....and hopefully it will be less stressful. </div>
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So sorry for this picture filled post.</div>
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It looks like I have 10 Monday Made Its!! Guess I am a week ahead instead of 9 weeks behind! </div>
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My mind must already be in school mode... The past few nights I am seriously wide awake at 3 in the morning. Ideas and lists are swirling around in my head already and I don't go back until after Labor Day!<br />
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Before I even hit the pillow last night though a major jolt of thunder swooped over our house and actually caused the entire house to shake. This was a bit unnerving since I was the only one home. I was ready to scurry down to the basement if need be! They are calling for the same tonight. Not looking forward to that.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have decided that this is actually like teaching. You are given a room full of children, a few teaching assistants and a curriculum to follow. Once that bell rings you close your door for the bulk of the day. On occasion you come out to have your little charges get "fed" and "watered" so to speak. Then we trudge back in to continue the day's activities. Before you know it it is time to pack up and call it a day. Any type of adult conversation may just be purely with the people that you are working with in the classroom. You may go the whole week not seeing various colleagues that you work with. Which at times this seems strange. You are in the building for 180 days and you may only see each other once a week. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Otherwise, you are basically by yourself as if you have teenagers working their summer jobs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Can it be lonely? Absolutely! People crave conversation from others. Maybe this year make it a point to seek out one person that you are working with and chat, even if it's for only a few minutes. It does the soul good.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well I hear my teens coming home even now as I type.....I'm off to make dinner and have some adult conversation. Did I tell you that my oldest is now officially an adult as of yesterday? :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-8486555229309232872014-06-09T18:47:00.002-07:002014-06-09T18:54:36.362-07:00Meet Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;">I TEACH: </span><span style="color: red;">I have a Special Needs Class of 8 children in grades 1st and 2nd. This was my first year back at the Elementary Level in 15 years! I have to say I had a ball.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I HAVE: </span><span style="color: red;">2 daughters in High School. Alex is a Senior and graduating in 2 weeks! EEEK! and Torre is a Freshmen. Both my girls are named after guys ..Alex P. Keaton from Family Ties and Torre is named after Joe Torre when he was the manager of the New York Yankees.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I READ: </span><span style="color: red;">I enjoy reading professional books in the summer. This summer I plan on reading the new addition of Daily 5, Close Reading, and I will be rereading Guided Math. I also love checking out blogs along with any type of new children's book.</span></div>
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Well my Spring Break is nearly coming to a close. Below are the top 10 things I Did and Didn't Do:<br />
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2. I got a jump on my Spring Cleaning<br />
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3. Re-listed our house for the third time...crossing our fingers that 3rd time is the charm.<br />
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5. Started reading Insurgent..loved Divergent! BTW our dog got a hold of it! Bad Dog!<br />
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8. Pulled out my winter jacket again! It was actually in the 30's for a few days. Really??Winter has been relentless in Jersey!<br />
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10. Still can not figure out my Professional Improvement Plan for next year.....ideas anyone?<br />
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Wow I actually got a great deal accomplished this vacation! #11..I learned how to download my pictures to the CVS AP and have them printed to boot!...pretty impressed with myself since I am not tech savvy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-67116929077392662172014-01-17T18:47:00.004-08:002014-01-18T02:52:23.626-08:00It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time<br />
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Today was a warm fuzzy type day! About a week ago I handed out over 600 flyers with a paper bag attached! I wanted the children to each bring in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for someone in need. If they were allergic or were unable to bring in a sandwich they were asked to bring in a can of soup. My goal was 350 sandwiches.<br />
I got a hold of two giant carts and two of my aides along with 4 of my students went one way and I along with 3 students and another aide went another way. We went door to door collecting bag after bag!<br />
We met back in our room and began sorting. Some children didn't just send in one sandwich, they sent in several. Some put either an orange, an apple ,Hershey Kiss , napkins and even a Bible scripture in their bag. Bread ranged from white to even English Muffins. Some classes even made more sandwiches and used the activity as a learning center.<br />
We counted the sandwiches by tens, estimated, and even tied our Service Learning into Dr. King's belief that regardless we are all equal.!We then proceeded to box.<br />
We wound up collecting 475 sandwiches along with 197 cans of soup!! Yahoo!<br />
The children were so excited and so was I.<br />
All of our sandwiches and soup were donated to a local shelter.<br />
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The above read was a great spring board for this activity. My class and I had a great discussion about volunteering. </div>
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Remember that no matter how small you are....Even children in grades PreK-2nd grade ... Something so simple as a sandwich ..... can make a difference.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-59106285609667231952014-01-01T16:38:00.004-08:002014-01-01T17:32:31.147-08:00It's All About Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's so difficult to put yourself first when you are trying to run a household while teaching full time.</div>
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Well I have decided along with Tara and a few of her closest friends to do something for "Me' this year.</div>
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I started doing for "Me" over our Christmas Break..I started to "slow down!" Imagine that? During my break of 13 days I actually didn't get dressed ..yes you heard me..I stayed in my pajamas all day and I even stayed in them during dinner time. Funny thing is, no one asked me why I was still in my PJ's.</div>
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It felt good not having to figure out what to wear,not putting make up on,doing what I wanted to do! I watched television, took a nap here and there and I actually knitted! It felt great to "slow down!</div>
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Now mind you that might prove difficult in the days ahead when my youngest is starting her basketball season, and school is gearing up again. My goal for me at least once a month on the weekend is to have a pajama day and do what I love to do..be it watch the cooking shows, read a good book, knit, craft...you get the picture. Sure I could say get organized, weed out, lose weight, eat healthy..which by the way I am taking the 30 Day Challenge of having a green smoothie each day in January:<a href="http://simplegreensmoothies.com/3" target="_blank">http://simplegreensmoothies.com/3</a>...slowing down allows us to enjoy our guilty pleasures from time to time.</div>
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After a long day...... Give me my Hanes hoodie and I am a happy camper! I actually asked for another color for Christmas and my girls hooked me up with a teal color. It sure is comfy!<br />
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Before Christmas break we took our students to see the movie Frozen. I simply loved it along with all the special effects! It was beautiful.<br />
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I have been a diehard Greys' Anatomy fan from the get go.<br />
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This Christmas students and I RAK'd someone each and every day before Christmas. We made and decorated doors, snowman soup,gave out cookies,special cards, framed poems..you get the picture. My students felt real special doing for others. It warmed my heart to say the least.<br />
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My Mother passed away suddenly 3 years ago of Lung Cancer the week before Christmas. She gave me a gift card that I held onto up until a few days ago. It was to expire this month on the 31st. So during the course of 3 years I have debated as to what to purchase since this would be her last gift to me. To honor her love of Santa's I purchased a Santa that I will keep out year round to remember her by. I simply love it!<br />
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Favorite thing You Pinned<br />
I am a pinning fool. I have made so many different things from Pinterest, that honestly I don't have a favorite.<br />
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Favorite Blog Post<br />
I am guilty of not keeping up with my blog. My last post was back in October.<br />
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Best Accomplishment<br />
I would have to say that knowing my teenage girls are making the right choices this year in social situations is a reflection of my husband and me. We are both very proud especially with all of the temptations for young people.<br />
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During Thanksgiving Break my family and I traveled 17 hours down to South Carolina to see my brother and his family. Mind you it doesn't normally take 17 hours..we hit the crazy weather along the way. It was so worth it though.</div>
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When my students would look for our Elf Ollie each morning with wide eyed amazement.<br />
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Goal for 2014<br />
I have a few: Eat Healthy,Exercise,Blog more,find new tips and tricks.<br />
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Enough Said.<br />
Here's to a Happy and Healthy 2014!<br />
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http://www.miss-kindergarten.com/2013/12/13-in-13-linky-party.htmlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-33193772832698063952013-10-12T12:13:00.003-07:002013-10-12T12:13:40.155-07:00Hump Day<br />
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Well..if you can't beat them join them! lol<br />
On a weekly basis I have had a student come in on Wednesday and say it's Hump Day! Of course he is trying to do it in the voice from the commercial . It makes us all laugh every time!<br />
So this past week I decided to run with it. During our Morning Meeting I surprised the class with this anchor chart, minus the words. :<br />
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Needless to say they cracked up at my camel and his teeth! We started generating UMP words. I have to admit they really got into it...even my aides that are working with me added to the list.<br />
Later in the afternoon we had our Dump Cake that we made the day before.<br />
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This recipe is designed for kids to bake. It's incredibly easy with no mixing involved. Canned fruits are dumped into a baking pan, topped with <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/cakemixrecipes/Cake_Mix_Recipes_Recipes_Made_with_Cake_Mixes.htm" style="color: #3366cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>cake mix</b></a>, butter, and<a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/nutrecipes/Nut_Recipes.htm" style="color: #3366cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>nuts</b></a>, then baked. The result is something in between a cake and a cobbler, and amazingly delicious. Adults will also love this recipe.</div>
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Prep Time: <span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit;">10 minutes</span></h3>
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Cook Time: <span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 hour</span></h3>
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Total Time: <span class="duration" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 hour, 10 minutes<span class="value-title" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit;" title="PT1H10M"></span></span></h3>
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Yield: <span class="yield" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit;">10 to 12 servings</span></h3>
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Ingredients:</h3>
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Dump undrained <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodstorage/a/pineapplestor.htm" style="color: #3366cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>pineapple</b></a> baking dish or pan and spread it out evenly.<br />
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Now the jury is out..some of my class loved it while others didn't. My class knows though,that they have to at least try it. <br />
Throughout the week I noticed students trying to put "ump" words in their writing. So that is a positive in my book!<br />
Now I realize that their are schools that are banning anyone from saying, "It's Hump Day!" It is supposedly causing a disruption in the classroom. Me personally, I address it and then we quickly move on. I really don't see what the fuss is all about.<br />
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Here is something else I worked on this week. Next week I am doing a Spider Unit. My students are going to be greeted by this on Tuesday since we are off for Columbus Day.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-40043729722685822242013-09-27T17:46:00.004-07:002013-09-27T18:07:56.780-07:00It' 5 for Friday..But I Only Have 4!<br />
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How can it be the last Friday of September already? Where has the time gone? It's a blur to say the least. Moving to a new building as been rewarding and challenging at the same time. I love my little guys. Their since of wonder and amazement in the little things is simply refreshing. Irt's quite the change from the back talking,cursing Middle Schoolers I have had to deal with in the past.<br />
It's 5 for Friday and I am linking up with<br />
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First up we did an apple unit this week. I was actually brave and taught the class how to make these:<br />
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This recipe is soooo very easy..crescent rolls, 2 apples, a bunch of butter and sugar and a can of all things Mountain Dew. You can find it over at <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">http://thepioneerwoman.com/</a>. My class was so proud of themselves. I actually had them peeling and measuring! I found myself missing my kitchen over at the Middle School though. I had to do the prep in class and then lug the pan back to my house to bake...and then return the next day with the pan. Wish I had a kitchen in my classroom again.</div>
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Third.. I live near the shore ..so this week we had a field trip to the beach...looking for trash,animals,rocks and shells. The kids had a blast. The highlight of our trip was:</div>
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That's right...a very large pod of dolphins were literally coming out of the water. I thought for sure I would have to fish some of my students out as well. They were squealing and yelling...and yes, running towards the ocean. What a great experience for them. I feel really blessed to live within driving distance of the beach.</div>
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My class along with another self contained class made 50 of these. We were able to raise $100. I purchased books from Scholastic and they in turn will be donated to a local Urgent Care. This way the children that are waiting can look at books and take their minds off of their illnesses and or injuries. Each month we will be making something and then donating the money to charity.</div>
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We have officially been in school 11 days! 11 is usually my favorite number...but I should have known the day would be a tough one since I overslept 45 minutes this morning!!!! Really?! My alarm went off...I thought I hopped out of bed...I guess I must have dreamt it! lol.</div>
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My little guys are simply adorable..one said, "You are beautiful!" Aww.."You just filled my bucket!" The day was turning around...so I thought....until another little guy started hemming and hawing...I am tired....Waaa! Waaa! He mentioned everyone was snoring last night and he couldn't sleep. Really? I made mention that I was at school the night before for Back to School night until 8...only to have 1 parent out of 6 show up...and I over slept to boot...I told him I should be crying....( I really did feel bad for him)</div>
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So the day progressed..a no show for an IEP. My little guy in the morning was making a turn around until there was an interruption...he starts whining again ..only this time he crawls under his desk. Meanwhile I am thinking...I would like to crawl under his desk with him..but I couldn't since I was in the middle of discussing goods and services with the rest of the class. He eventually started contributing to the class discussion. I knew he would when I started to ignore him.</div>
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That is one thing I am loving about 1st and 2nd grade..they seem humbled. They apologize on their own and they give hugs! Which I love. Middle Schoolers on the other hand have a harder time admitting when they are wrong...and you certainly can not hug them for fear it will be misread by someone.</div>
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Yesterday we made it to day 8 of school. Even though I go in at 7 every day and don't get home until 5-5:30, I find myself not really tired. Something tells me that one day it will hit me out of the blue!<br />
My questions to all of you bloggers is: How do you fit it all in?<br />
I find my pacing a bit off..something that I really want to work on this coming week. Each morning I give all of my bazillion aides a schedule..always saying, "Subject to change...or we are just going to see what happens. They probably are thinking that I am crazy!<br />
While I feel we are doing a ton of things...I can't help but think I should be doing more.<br />
My principal has given me basically a flexible schedule to plan accordingly. As long as I feed my little guys and take them to specials..I am good to go.<br />
So, in your spare time if you could just briefly tell me your schedule..maybe I will adapt or adopt to my needs. I thank you in advance.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-89709901072426896732013-09-04T18:50:00.004-07:002013-09-04T18:50:49.221-07:00It's Elementary<br />
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What a difference 15 years makes! Today was my first day back teaching 1st and 2nd grade in 15 years. What a sight it was to see smiling faces,bows in the hair,hugs and yes tears! These little ones are sooo stinking adorable! I have never seen so many little people walking the halls all day trying to get procedures done in my life!<br />
Our day started right from the get go..I dove right into Whole Brain Teaching. My class of 6 loved it..giggles throughout the day especially when I was changing my voice when I said, "Class!" They actually did very well turning and "teaching" each other. I think this might work. By the end of the day they had the rules down with the gestures...now hopefully they will remember tomorrow when we review.:)<br />
We also read Wemberly Worried. The class talked about what worries them. One little guy mentioned drowning...my heart dropped a bit. They even made a Wemberly to go along with their writing. I bought the activities from Wendy over at<br />
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Another Shared Reading was Have You Filled a Bucket. We talked about being Bucket Fillers and Bucket Dippers. I am hoping to see little slips of paper in their buckets..kind words make for a happy heart.</div>
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After we had Monkey Cupcakes for the occasion I pulled out 3 tubes of Crest. We started discussing what it is like to be a Scientist. So working in partners I started saying mean things. Each time I said something negative the class had to decide if it was a nice thing to say. If it wasn't their little lab partner had to squeeze the tube. eventually we had paper plates covered in toothpaste. I then asked the lab partner to take their spoon and spoon the toothpaste back into the tube. Needless to say that didn't work! So I explained that once your words are out of your mouth you can never put them back in. Words can make a person feel good or make them feel sad. This school year we need to remember to say kind things to each other.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Listening:</span> It is pouring outside...with the sun shining through the windows! It has rained all summer long here at the Jersey Shore. It's ashame for the merchants that thrive on the people flocking down here. Even though there seemed to be quite a few people down this way!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Needing:</span> A little nap would be nice...however I don't see that happening.<br />
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Well..I was finally able to get into my new room. Here are some before shots: Well...as you are aware last week I lost all of my before shots of my new classroom due to my phone getting busted! Imagine my room looking something like this:<br />
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One of my favorite areas is my Writing Center. All the tools are there for the taking. My easel has the following displayed on it: Did You Know?...I am just going to jot down an interesting fact and discuss with the kids during Morning Meeting.</div>
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This door is merely a hula skirt at the top and some butcher paper. Yesterday I heard a little one walk by and make monkey noises. Too cute!</div>
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Another view of my reading area.<br />
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Last night as I was cutting out an abundance of lamination for my classroom , I found myself watching the VMAs on MTV.<br />
I find these award shows quite interesting to say the least. Everything from the hair and makeup down to the dress or the not dressed, always catches my attention.<br />
One person seems to have caught all of America's attention today... Miley Cyrus...aka Hannah Montana. I watched her last night wondering, "what happened?" She was all over the place with her singing,her outfit screamed, "Look at Me!" and her hair style looked so child like! I don't even want to address the whole Robin Thicke escapade!<br />
Is Miley any different than the children that walk through our classroom doors? Don't they want our undivided attention no matter what it takes? A new outfit, a new hairstyle...once I had a student shave off her eyebrows. She was the talk of the school.<br />
Miley,personally I think you accomplished what you set out to do...to get everyone talking...and to get the attention you so desperately are craving.<br />
I must say though...I miss the days when you were Hannah Montana. My girls and I would cuddle up and watch every episode together....that's the Miley I remember.<br />
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Yes, I realize that today is Saturday! My days are all messed up since I have been unpacking like a crazed women in my classroom! But here are my 5 any way...really 4,but who is counting?</div>
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Last week, my phone dies along with the bulk of my contacts and my before pictures of my new classroom. My main concern was that they could transfer my Mom's voice to my new phone. She passed away suddenly 3 years ago , the week before Christmas. My sister in turn sent me a voice mail of Mom's voice as a Christmas gift. Every now and then I truly need to just "hear" her voice. I am happy to say that they were able to fulfill that request but...in the meantime they could not transfer contacts.Over the weekend people have been emailing me their phone numbers. Like I have time for this? So here is my new toy:</div>
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These are the perks of living in South Jersey. It was simply a gorgeous night. Usually in the summer we don't head south due to the summer traffic,but my husband said,"I know you have been working really hard in your classroom this week. I wanted to treat you!" How sweet is that?</div>
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Well...I have spent about 18 hours in my classroom this week. I have taken pictures on my cell phone...however...my cellphone is now busted. Like I have time to wheel and deal with a Verizon Rep this week? Doesn't he know that I have laminating,cutting,and organizing to take care of ? Really?..so as soon as I have a <br />
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For now, this will have to do. Thanks for understanding.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02542528345570515772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850738682110537199.post-79188078856278483502013-08-19T19:15:00.001-07:002013-08-19T19:17:37.555-07:00Shop Till You Drop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not only did I shop yesterday and today..but I also put a major dent in my girl's school shopping! I am not a lover of shopping at all...but yesterday was actually pretty pleasant. It's nice to see my girls getting along with one another and finding the deals on their I Phones too boot!</div>
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A Cupcake for the Teacher <a href="http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/</a> has put together activities that can be used for either 100th day and or Grandparent's Day. Adorable!</div>
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Sarah Cooley <a href="http://firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com/</a> has put her own twist on estimating in the classroom. Be sure to check out her product.</div>
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Over at That's So Second Grade <a href="http://secondgradeparadise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://secondgradeparadise.blogspot.com/</a> has put together a year in pictures timeline. Now I need to buy some longer paper. It's going to be a great way to keep track of the school year. I also need to remember to have my camera ready to go for the first day of school.<br />
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1st Grade Fever <a href="http://first-grade-fever.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://first-grade-fever.blogspot.com/</a> has a cute craft for Bucket Fillers. I can't wait to use this the first few days of school.<br />
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Lastly..Brag Tags..Miss Nelson <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/</a> is at it once again with her tag making.<br />
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Just so you are aware..I do not know any of the above mentioned ladies...all I know is that they are very talented and their products are very reasonable. You still have time to head on over to TPT for your sales items. It will be worth the trip....and you won't have to wait in line.</div>
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#1 On the first day of school I provide each of my students a folder that they take too and from school. One pocket is for important notes and such...the other pocket is for papers that need to stay home. This year I am using this cover since I have the Jungle theme going on in my classroom:</div>
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It holds the children accountable and keeps them organized at the same time.</div>
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Realize that we can not do it all! If you have an aide..ask her nicely to assist. On the home front if you have children, have them help around the house. It's ok to assign chores, plus it alleviates the stress that you have.. I have to tell you..my husband and girls do their own laundry..I am not afraid to say it ! lol</div>
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My close friend Greta's father who happened to be a building principal used to say to the two of us,"Plan your work. Work your plan." I always have my lessons mapped out even though they have to be on the computer now. I always have a hard copy on hand. I also always have a legal pad handy so that I can jot down ideas or things I think of. Now do all my lessons go as planned? Heck no...but I do need that road map to keep on track.</div>
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Love what you are doing! So many people stay in teaching for the wrong reasons. There are some miserable teachers out there. Those people are not doing a service to the children. So if you truly don't enjoy it..I say find another profession!</div>
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I know some of you have read this before,but I am going to share it again. In September I will have been teaching 32 years. I walk into my classroom and treat it like it is my very 1st year of teaching! I am so excited the night before that I really have a difficult time sleeping! It's like Christmas morning. I truly feel that in spite of what is constantly thrown at us..that my first day mentality has kept me coming back with a happy and grateful heart.</div>
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Some teachers may say that I am pretty strict in my classroom the first weeks of school...let me take that back..throughout the school year. lol There is a reason.<br />
I will never forget that we had a faculty basketball game and a friend made a sign that said Terrifying Teise. After the game I actually hung it in my classroom. Keep in mind I had 8th graders at the time. One of my students at the end of the year came up to my and said,"In September I was really scared when I saw the Terrifying Teise sign....but I really loved your class. You expected us to behave a certain way so that we could get our work done...plus you made our time with you fun!" It was with those comments that I felt I was doing something right in my classroom. Also it taught me to not listen to every one's comments all of the time. Behind closed doors I am sure there have been times you have doubted what you were doing?<br />
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I think it is very important to establish routines from the minute they come to the door. I greet them individually first thing in the morning. I also tried to be really be observant of new clothes, a new haircut or hair style. I may ask them real quick," How did you do in last night's baseball game?" Show your students that you care.<br />
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Once they get settled they grab their materials and usually do a Journal prompt of some sort. This year since I am working with the little guys they are going to pick from my Morning Menu that I picked up from blogger: Michelle over at <a href="http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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The students will either have their choice of a card or from time to time I will choose it for them.</div>
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I feel that working right away sets the tone for the day. They will also have their book boxes at their seats.</div>
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Before each academic area I basically have a Bell Ringer or a Do Now activity.</div>
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Transitioning from one to the next I use voice commands , a bell or a wind chime that I have placed around the room. Also they like when I count down for some reason. It's funny seeing them run around the classroom before I get to 1. I may also have a word that I say,"Marshmallow." They know right away they need to be quiet as a marshmallow falling to the ground.</div>
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This year my plan is to include Whole Brain teaching in the mix. I actually have been practicing on my girls this summer. Plus I read this great book :</div>
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In addition there are quite a few ideas on my favorite website Pinterest. I am anxious to see how this is going to go over.</div>
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Also to keep things under control I number my students on day 1. When we line up I simply say "Line up High Low or Low High." As the year progresses I do odd and even. I allow no talking in the hallway and tell the students we are not going to stop others from learning...if we do, we turn around and return to our class until we all realize the rule.</div>
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We will have Bucket Fillers that I have mentioned on a previous post. I have my buckets already for day one. It is important to build a sense of community within your classroom. Students will fill out slips of paper and put nice things about their classmates, or I will self select a student's bucket to be filled for the day. At the end of the day they look forward to what is inside their bucket. The whole concept builds community and self esteem which I love.</div>
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Will their be rewards? Of course...I found Brag Tags this summer:</div>
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Each student will get a necklace..once I am in my new room I will find an area where these will be on display. they will be rewarded for various things: Having a Great Idea, Reading, Writing, Being a Great Listener, etc...</div>
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Also I will have drawers that are numbered..most likely I will be rewarding tickets..at the end of the day or on Friday they can cash them for fabulous prizes! Also I plan on using the Scoreboard from Whole Brain.</div>
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So..this year I am sure I will change it up from time to time...because with any management system,students tend to lose interest. I am excited about using some of the new ideas along with my tried and true.</div>
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What about you? How are you going to tame the Wild Things?</div>
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