Sunday, October 30, 2011
I'm on Fire Baby!! :)
Thank you so very much to Maria over at
Charmed in Third Grade!!
I so appreciate the Blog on Fire award you gave me!!
So with this award, you need to share 7 things about yourself
and then pass the award on to 7 "HOT" blogs!
So here goes...
1. I'm married to my high school sweetheart and we have 3 adorable children ages 7, 6, and 4.
2. I so totally threw my back out on Tues. and it still really hurts but I'm on the mend.
3. I'm having the best school year EVER!!! My class is wonderful and I feel like we are making awesome progress!
4. I'm totally addicted to Pinterest!! I'm gotten so many teaching ideas. I swear it has made a huge impact on my teaching. Check it out!! Click the little P - 
5. I love Diet Coke!! My hubby hates that I drink so much of it so every morning he wakes up and brews me fresh green tea.
Love him!!
6. I have a new niece and she is adorable!!! Chloe Vega Morgan was born last week and I just adore her!
7. I appreciate and love comments so if you stop over and see something you like say something!!
Now...... 7 Rockin Blogs on Fire!
There you have it!!
I could have given it to many more
but alas I do need to get to my lesson planning!! :)
Happy Blogging Girlfriends!!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Super Cool Site Dedicated to Math and the Common Core
If you haven't heard of it then you are missing out!! Click over and check out Manga High!! The site is packed full of games that challenge students on specific Common Core strands. You can tailor the games they play to match up with Common Core strands that they need to master. You set up challenges and the kids attempt to master the games. The site gives you wonderful charts and feedback so you can track student progress. I just passed out the usernames and passwords on Fri. and I already had kids playing this weekend. I can tell because I logged on and poof, I can see one little girl in my room has already earned a gold medal on one of the challenges I set up. Cool, huh?! The above is a picture of one of them many games the kids can play. Click on the pic below and go see what I'm talking about!!
Happy Mangahighing!!
Just for giggles leave a comment and let me know what you think!! So many of you are blog stalkers but so few of you leave comments! A girl just wants to know she is making a difference in cyber space!!
Thanks super duper!!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Decorations and Common Core
Hey bloggy buddies!!
I hope life is treating you spooktacular!!!
Hehe! I couldn't help it. :)
I originally pinned this door on Pinterest.
If you want to check out what other holiday/classroom ideas I've pinned then head on over and check out my Pinterest!! I'm telling you it's getting out of control!! I have over 700 followers over there! CRAZY!! I just really LOVE to pin. Seeing all the cute things everyone is making and doing motivates me to jump on board. Click on the button below to check it out!
If you liked the sassy Bat/writing project we have up next to our door than you just have to check out
I'm loving this blog!! I did the bat project this week and I'm doing the matter gummy activity next week!! I of course have all this pinned so I can access it easily when I need it!
We had a ton of fun doing this project!! I turned it into a summary/review and my kids did a fantastic job!
One last note!! I now have a cool new tab on the right side of my blog! Do you see it sticking out from the side?? It says Common Core App.
A lovely friend at work showed me this app and it rocks!! It is super easy to install on your blog and tadda!!! You have instant access to the Common Core right on your blog. You just paste the given code under the gadgets on your design page.
Head on over to Mastery Connect to grab your app up for free!!
Happy Blogging!!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
What Is Wrong Here??!
So, last week I went to change my classroom blog design and I accidentally changed and messed up this one! UGH! I still can't believe I did it! To make matters worse I've been too busy to spiff it back up.
Problem!! I noticed today after I posted that my post didn't show up on the blogrolls or on GReader. It doesn't show up on mine at all. Yes, I keep my blog on my own roll just to keep tabs on how long it takes to update etc.
Life in the Fast Lane!!
Daily five has been going wonderful!! My kids are loving it and building awesome stamina!!
Right now they are all focused on -
- Choosing a just right book
- Finishing one chapter book at a time
- Taking an AR test on that book.
- Current book level/length (AR) I have them read one page and demonstrate the 5 finger test.
- I have a print out of their AR summary - We discuss their scores/points/comprehension %. I have them take these summaries home for their parents to view and sign.
- I have all of their books recorded with the level and the test %tage in my pensive to keep on track. This makes it easy to say - Where is the Tree House book you were reading two days ago?? Accountability is big.
This blog is super of course awesome!! :) She is all about the Common Core and has tons of cool stuff to download and see!
I have lots more Daily 5 stuff on my Pinterest if you want to take a peak!! I have to admit I'm a little Pinterest crazy!! hehe! Click the button below to have a look!
I was pretty proud of my long A poster I made do you like the Halloween touch I added?? hehe! I got this little ditty over at the Inspired Apple. Thanks Abby!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Writing Workshop
Hello all you writer's workshop fans!!
I start off each year with mini lessons.
We begin by brainstorming for writing ideas.
We begin by brainstorming for writing ideas.
Here are a few of the charts I whipped up this year so far.
I also do, think of a thing, emotion, etc. We practice each strategy for a few days and I grade them. I have them pick their favorite person brainstorm and I tell them ahead of time what I will be looking for. I expect them to follow the same format as I have demonstrated.
They get-
1pt for the person's name
4pts. for each seed idea
3pts for the beginning - middle - end sketches
2 pts. for the small amount of writing they get started with
This 10 pt scale makes for a very easy writing grade and it shows me who is on task and collecting actual writing ideas for when we really get down and dirty with our writer's workshop.
When we get started with choosing stories to take to the finish they should have a whole slew of ideas to pick from.
After the brainstorming I jump into the Writer's Diner!! More info. to come on that awesome program!
Don't mind my terrible drawing inabilities!! I try!
What other brainstorming ideas do you use??
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
What Do You Think!?!?!
I don't remember where I first saw this banner. Someone was having a contest and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!!
All that hard work I put into my room to make it warm and cozy really paid off. All the positive feedback is sooo very kind and wonderful! If you love this banner go on over to Meadow Brooks and see all the sassy stuff she has!
It turned out adorable!!
I get tons of compliments at work.
I love it!
All that hard work I put into my room to make it warm and cozy really paid off. All the positive feedback is sooo very kind and wonderful! If you love this banner go on over to Meadow Brooks and see all the sassy stuff she has!
Monday, September 26, 2011
You Have To Check This Out!!
I often put together slide shows of my classroom/students to post for my classroom blog. In the past I have used the site Slide.com. It worked fine and I always got lots of compliments from co-workers, friends, and parents. Well Slide is no more!! Ugh! I was on the hunt for a new slideshow site and found one I really like!!
I made this super cute slide show with this site and the best part is it's free!! Now keep in mind as you pick your photos effects that a little red p in the side corner signifies that it is part of the premium package and does cost. The cost to upgrade is pretty minimal and I know I eventually will. I hope you like it!!
Rockin GIveaway!! Amazon $$$$ Baby!
I do love myself some giveaway fun!! I've been so busy that I can hardly read about them much less enter though! UGH!! Happy productive busy is good and I'm thankful.
Ashleigh over at Education Journey is giving away 25 smackaroooos to shop at Amazon!! The best part is that it is super easy to enter! Type on over and get in on the cash!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Isn't This Cute?!
Yes!! I found it on Pinterest! You know I love that site! I have officially organized all the charts I pin to their own little spot.
I sooo love Pinterest! I swear it has made a huge difference in my teaching. I feel like I have a storage space for virtual lessons. If you take a second and pop on over to my Pinterest you will see what I mean. I would never remember where I found all these cute ideas or even what they were. Pinterest does that for me. I just check under the headings and Pinterest remembers that I have a sassy cute long o poem to go with my long o lessons that I'm doing and ta daaaaa my long o has some spark!
So I hope I've motivated you to take a look and jump on board!! Head on over and check out what else I've pinned! Make sure you follow along here and there because I'm always adding more!!
I grabbed up these cute little diddies from the Techy Teacher and the Inspired Apple. Take a minute and check them out. They both teach 1st grade and have tons of wonderful things to share.
I sooo love Pinterest! I swear it has made a huge difference in my teaching. I feel like I have a storage space for virtual lessons. If you take a second and pop on over to my Pinterest you will see what I mean. I would never remember where I found all these cute ideas or even what they were. Pinterest does that for me. I just check under the headings and Pinterest remembers that I have a sassy cute long o poem to go with my long o lessons that I'm doing and ta daaaaa my long o has some spark!
So I hope I've motivated you to take a look and jump on board!! Head on over and check out what else I've pinned! Make sure you follow along here and there because I'm always adding more!!
I grabbed up these cute little diddies from the Techy Teacher and the Inspired Apple. Take a minute and check them out. They both teach 1st grade and have tons of wonderful things to share.
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