Sunday, April 10, 2011
Teacher "Grade In"
Well, I want to be able to tell you that educators came in droves and we stood tall and proud sending messages of unity, strength, and pride. But, it didn't really play out like that. We were set to show up and "Grade In" the Briarwood mall. But, Briarwood decided last minute like that they didn't want us. The organizers scrambled and ended up recommending the U of M diag. The turn out was dispersed around the local cafes in order to stay warm and dry. Pifer and I sat in the diag for a bit and watched Channel 4 from Ann Arbor talk and shoot pics. It was funny the anchor man was young and handsome. He seemed kinda nervous but did a great job. When he was done with his spiel the ladies all patted his back and gave encouraging words. What a bunch of teachers. :) Great job - You sounded wonderful! hehe!
I have pictures for you and I hope that more of these "Grade Ins" can be scheduled with more success.
Thanks for the support and kind words!
Julie
Friday, April 8, 2011
Monster Multiplication Sneak Peak!!
Monster Multiplication - Snipits
I know, I can hardly believe it myself! :)
I'm excited to show you this sneak peak of my little Monster Multiplication Games coming soon! I just fell in love with these graphics and knew they needed a home at TpT! I think I'll finish in the next couple days. I have to put it on hold for today so my marriage doesn't suffer! hehe! :)
Besides the kids are off to grandma and grandpa's for the night and I'm heading towards a NIGHT OUT!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Grade In - Look what I get to be a part of!!
This Saturday, April 9th, at 10:00 I'm going to be part of a giant "Grade In". Teachers from all over will gather and do what we do in front of the public! I plan to put together some spelling activities, grade papers, and work on my TpT stuff. Erin, my partner in crime and I plan on being at the Briarwood mall to show our support for our profession and show our angst for the terrible actions happening against teachers and unions in Michigan today.
If you are local think about coming out! This should be very interesting. There will be plenty of media, shopping, and food court food!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Technology Linky Party!!
Click on over and check out 1st Grade with Miss Snowden!! She is having a link party on technology. I'm sure you will want to grab up all the super cool ideas people will be posting about!
I wanted to join this linky party but felt a little technology challenged. Compared to the rest of you I don't really have a lot of techy experience under my belt. I guess you could say I'm just getting started! :) I have a document camera on the way but my classroom computer has been all I really have and it runs like a dinosaur. (A really slow dinosaur) I do have a pretty cool projector.
One of my co-workers introduced me to Schoology it's a social networking site similar to Facebook but it is overseen by an adult. It has the look and functions of Facebook but it is set up and controlled by the classroom teacher. This is probably a site to be used with older students around 4th/5th grade and up.
You might be interested in checking out Free Technology For Teachers this is a teacher Richard Byrne who specializes in free technology tips and lessons for teachers. There is a lot over there to see and learn.
Thanks for the cool linky party Miss Snowden!!
I wanted to join this linky party but felt a little technology challenged. Compared to the rest of you I don't really have a lot of techy experience under my belt. I guess you could say I'm just getting started! :) I have a document camera on the way but my classroom computer has been all I really have and it runs like a dinosaur. (A really slow dinosaur) I do have a pretty cool projector.
One of my co-workers introduced me to Schoology it's a social networking site similar to Facebook but it is overseen by an adult. It has the look and functions of Facebook but it is set up and controlled by the classroom teacher. This is probably a site to be used with older students around 4th/5th grade and up.
You might be interested in checking out Free Technology For Teachers this is a teacher Richard Byrne who specializes in free technology tips and lessons for teachers. There is a lot over there to see and learn.
Thanks for the cool linky party Miss Snowden!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
TpT
Spring Collage
Fern over at Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas inspired me to start up a TpT account. I don't have a ton of stuff to share but I do have some! I know when summer hits I'll have fun creating and posting on TpT. They have such cool stuff over there and frankly we may as well support each other. Here is a snapshot of a little six page spring bundle I put together today. This is really me learning how to use TpT and having fun playing with all my new graphics from Lettering Delights!
Thanks so much to The Teacher Wife for helping me with the snipping tool!! Very cool!!
Fern over at Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas inspired me to start up a TpT account. I don't have a ton of stuff to share but I do have some! I know when summer hits I'll have fun creating and posting on TpT. They have such cool stuff over there and frankly we may as well support each other. Here is a snapshot of a little six page spring bundle I put together today. This is really me learning how to use TpT and having fun playing with all my new graphics from Lettering Delights!
Thanks so much to The Teacher Wife for helping me with the snipping tool!! Very cool!!
Kids Crack Me Up!
My three year old son Saywer just declared that if I didn't get him a hot dog he would be up all night long driving the car.
My five year old Tyler proceed to ask - WHAT CAR???
Sawyer - Mom's car and I won't even turn on the lights!
Tyler - You can't drive mom's car! You don't even have a driver's license!
Saywer - Mom, how do you put the lights on anyways??
Later before bed my daughter Morgan was helping me put laundry away and I noticed a pair of jeans must have left marks on one of my hoodies.
Morgan (7)said - You should totally get Oxiclean. It would take care of that. Oxiclean makes things cleaner and stronger you know. Yep, that needs Oxiclean.
Kids are a hoot! I swear I need to start a quote book for our everyday lives!
My five year old Tyler proceed to ask - WHAT CAR???
Sawyer - Mom's car and I won't even turn on the lights!
Tyler - You can't drive mom's car! You don't even have a driver's license!
Saywer - Mom, how do you put the lights on anyways??
Later before bed my daughter Morgan was helping me put laundry away and I noticed a pair of jeans must have left marks on one of my hoodies.
Morgan (7)said - You should totally get Oxiclean. It would take care of that. Oxiclean makes things cleaner and stronger you know. Yep, that needs Oxiclean.
Kids are a hoot! I swear I need to start a quote book for our everyday lives!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
I Love Me Some Give Away!!!!
You better act fast!! Head on over to One Extra Degree for a super cool give away!! I'm a little late on the draw cuz it ends tonight!! That's right, if you want in you better get over there and get commented up! Good Luck!!
Non-Fiction Text Features
Activate and Connect!!
I was looking around for clip art in the non fiction realm when I stumbled upon this super cool site!!
If you haven't already seen it then get typing on over there!!
This is an example of the cool stuff they offer -
Cool huh!?
Friday, April 1, 2011
Yipeeee!!
Spring break is here!!
I realize in the light of this mornings post this may look very bi-polar. Ha! :)
I realize in the light of this mornings post this may look very bi-polar. Ha! :)
But, being a woman, mother of three, teacher of 3rd graders, and WONDERFUL wife who cooked an awesome dinner, this is just an average day!!!
Conferences went well and I bit the bullet and decided where I want to be next year. I had to put in writing my choice for either third vs. fourth grade. The decision was painful but I went with third. I had a tuff first year in third grade this year. Let's just say this group broke me in. Ha!
The positives are that I love the curriculum, my co-workers are helpful and fun, and I loved seeing the awesome growth in my little ones. Third grade is a year of amazing growth! The bad is that I have to leave my bestest buddy Erin and beloved classroom/home away from home. I was allowed to stay in my "fourth grade" room because they didn't need it. Well, they need it now and so I'm out. The new room is nice enough, smaller, lacks a picture window view of the playground and the warming sun of the afternoon, but okay. Erin has been my rock and funny bone all in one for the past five years and even though I will only be down the hall it feels like a break up. Look at me stressing over something not final. The big P might just send my bu double tt to the first grade for all I know. I'm sure no matter where in the building I am, Erin will still bound into my room squeeling - I got 30%!!! hehe Kohls fans!!!
(ok ok Pifer! That was me with the 30% last week and it ROCKED!!)
The positives are that I love the curriculum, my co-workers are helpful and fun, and I loved seeing the awesome growth in my little ones. Third grade is a year of amazing growth! The bad is that I have to leave my bestest buddy Erin and beloved classroom/home away from home. I was allowed to stay in my "fourth grade" room because they didn't need it. Well, they need it now and so I'm out. The new room is nice enough, smaller, lacks a picture window view of the playground and the warming sun of the afternoon, but okay. Erin has been my rock and funny bone all in one for the past five years and even though I will only be down the hall it feels like a break up. Look at me stressing over something not final. The big P might just send my bu double tt to the first grade for all I know. I'm sure no matter where in the building I am, Erin will still bound into my room squeeling - I got 30%!!! hehe Kohls fans!!!
(ok ok Pifer! That was me with the 30% last week and it ROCKED!!)
So, break is here and I'm chillin with my babies and kicking some serious laundry A double SS!! :)
A few trips to the playground, rollerblading, and cookie baking are in my very near future!!
Life is crazy but life is GOOD!!
Arrrggggghhhh!!
I can't believe I put off registering for the Daily 5 training in my home town!!! It is stinkin full!!! Arggggghh! I'm in for the Cafe and now on a waiting list for D5. What a goob I am! I knew it would fill up, why did I put it off!!!
Update -
I got in!! They emailed me and said they squeezed me in and I'm sooooo happy!! I promise to post all the wonderful things I learn!!
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