tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259457124858165632024-03-20T23:31:10.675-07:00Elementary SafariA Kindergarten BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-82804801093451820542013-10-18T16:06:00.000-07:002013-10-18T16:09:13.455-07:00So, evidently I am not a very good blogger. It has been a LOOOONG time since I have posted. I just don't have a lot of spare time these days. When I do have time, I am usually looking at other people's ideas on Pinterest! <br />
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I love it when ideas pop in my head actually works! We have been working on "the missing number" and "what comes next". Like every other kindergarten class, the range of number sense varies from learning one-to-one to <i>could do calculus</i>. :) We have been having a good ole time building numbers using cubes and writing the numerals to match. This has become a game of speed and accuracy. It did not take long for it to become BORING for many of my students. So, I asked myself the following questions:<br />
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How can I engage all of my students considering all their levels and abilities?<br />
How will they SEE and understand a missing number in a hands on sort of way?<br />
How can I motivate them to STAY engaged long enough to practice the skills?<br />
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Here is what we did.<br />
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Build numbers 1 to 10 using cubes.<br />
Mix them all up.<br />
Put them back in order as fast as you can. <br />
Make sure the "cube towers" are growing by 1.<br />
Find a partner to count your cube towers.<br />
Tell your partner to close their eyes.<br />
"Steal" and hide a tower behind your back.<br />
Ask your partner to look at the cube towers and determine which tower is missing.<br />
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They had SO MUCH FUN! I LOVE it when that happens!<br />
They were practicing counting, one to one, ordering numbers, greater/lesser concepts, and determining the missing number. <br />
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On another note, of the ELA variety...I am so proud of my kindergarteners' writing this week! They are all writing stories, stretching words, and playing with sounds. I can't wait to brag about them to their parents at open house next week! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-68592461869098131052013-03-17T11:34:00.000-07:002013-03-17T11:34:17.146-07:00Getting Back in the GrooveWell, here it is...the last day of spring break. I have accomplished a few little tasks like cleaning out the pantry, taking some clothes to get hemmed, organizing my closet, planting flowers---(saw a snake, so it was short lived) and getting rest. Today means laundry, grocery shopping, and preparing for the new week. I have some fun surprises for my little sweeties! We are in the midst of learning how to research so I made a little packet that will allow me to guide the students who need guidance and it is simple enough that others can work on it independently. We are integrating science (animals) with our research. Next, we will integrate social studies (landforms). I will be making a packet for that next. Too bad there isn't another spring break in the near future! After we research and write, we will make and paint paper plate animals to display what we have learned on the wall. I will post pictures. If you would like the packet, click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Research-for-Beginners" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Happy last day of spring break!<br />
KerryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-91286463970114828042013-02-07T14:37:00.002-08:002013-02-07T14:37:57.706-08:00Book Club!One of the cool things about teaching first grade is how the kids LOVE to read. It is so sad when they get older and lose that enthusiasm. I want my kids to love not only reading books but also love to talk about them and be able to form their own opinions about them. I am going to start having book club meetings! We will start with the basics and once the students become familiar with the idea, their topics will become more substantial and maybe even to the point where they are coming up with their own agendas for their club! <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fiction-Book-Club-Meeting" target="_blank">Click here for a free copy of my meeting log.</a> I will be making more for fiction and nonfiction soon. <br />
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These books are organized according to when/why I read them to the class. Some of those stickers say plot, main idea, retelling, reading/writing connections, writing procedures, and some are organized by author. I have this addiction to books. I love them! There are certain ones that I REALLY love to read to the kids, like Bubba the Cowboy Prince, Recess Queen, Catalina Magdalina... and ... and ...</div>
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Introducing...the awesome tree! Thanks to <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2011/06/palm-tree-directions.html" target="_blank">Mrs. Jump's blog</a> I was (with my hubby's help) able to incorporate this fabulous addition to my jungle. I used PVC pipe for the trunk and I taped the base with duct tape, which I probably should add to my "Every teacher needs" label. The kids will love the writing station under the palm tree! </div>
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This is how I will manage writer's workshop. Actually, the kids will manage writer's workshop. On the clothespins will be a picture of the students. When they are prewriting, they will use their writing journals (which they will decorate and keep in their desks). When they are ready to write their draft, they willmove their picture clip to the drafting ribbon and keep their writing folder (with the draft in it) in the sloppy copy bucket. They will repeat this for revising, editing, and publishing. I am going to make another version of the signs and then post them on teacherspayteachers. </div>
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Welcome to one of the most important places in the classroom! Those snazzy little Pinterest seats were made by hubby. He was clever and made them hang over with a lip on the inside so they don't slip around. Inside the crates, I can keep reading logs, whisper phones, comprehension question cards, TPRI tests, and all kinds of helpful tools for guided reading. </div>
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Adding some fun to my organizational binders! Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jungle-Safari-Binder-Covers-and-Spines" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you would like to download them too! There is a cover and spine for Parent Contact, Plans, Teaming, Data, Running Records, and Anecdotal Records. </div>
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I have no idea where this originated, but I like it! Of course, the vinyl had to be incorporated. </div>
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I wish I had a picture what my cabinets USED TO look like. There is no turning back now! I am excited about the thought of instantly seeing what I need and not having to restack piles of tubs to get it! Yeehaw!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-55644154146400239252012-08-06T14:42:00.001-07:002012-08-06T15:40:29.332-07:00Happy Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy birthday straws! This bucket of good times will be a new addition to my classroom. Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jungle-Birthday-Tags" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get a copy!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-36891009029172532502012-08-05T13:52:00.000-07:002012-08-05T14:06:52.624-07:00Calling all Parents!<br />
Holy moly! Seems like the first day of school is right around the corner! I am beginning to have the anxiety induced dreams, probably due to my LONG "to do" list. Here is one thing that I can check off! It's a parent volunteer sign up sheet, which I will give to each parent at "Meet the Teacher"night. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B231ywQecEJRVU10Tk9CQ25MN3M" target="_blank">HERE</a> to take a look. <br />
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Takes off stray marker marks from plastic bins and tubs! Smells good too!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-1690216621243151362012-08-01T07:33:00.000-07:002012-08-01T07:33:18.349-07:00What and When!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In an effort to save wall space (not sure if I actually accomplished that) I combined my schedule and my objectives. Stiil lovin the vinyl! I used it to show the subjects and the times. The oh so cute schedule cards are from <a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/2011/09/daily-schedule-cards.html" target="_blank">Cara Carroll's blog</a>. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-4631953977532504912012-07-26T21:27:00.001-07:002012-08-01T07:34:21.195-07:00Target Dollar Spot LOVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I only need one pocket here and one pocket there! Solution? Cut up a Target Dollar Spot pocket chart and frame the pockets with cheetah ribbon! I use one of these for sorting numbers greatest to least and least to greatest. The other one is used for extending patterns. </div>
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This organizer from Wal Mart holds my recess bell, car rider and bus rider stickers, a Sharpie, emergency route plan, a class roster, and student transportation information. Whether we are going to recess or participating in a fire drill, I can grab what I need on the way out the door!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-29086274542937344702012-07-25T21:58:00.000-07:002012-07-25T21:58:05.912-07:00Burlap and Giraffe Bulletin Board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the ONE part of my classroom that is no longer a devastation. :) I abandoned my other messes and worked on this little marriage of giraffe print material and burlap. Be glad you're spared the view just a few degrees to the right! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-51580619900058278302012-07-25T20:25:00.000-07:002012-07-25T20:28:46.638-07:00A BIG ThanksI would like to extend a big thanks to Mrs. Kiser from <a href="http://hillarykiser.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Adventures of Teaching</a> for the Liebster Award Nomination. Her blog is awesome! I also recommend these blogs for fabulous ideas. I would like to pass along the Liebster nomination to:<br />
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1. <a href="http://shakeitupfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shaking It Up In 1st Grade</a><br />
2. <a href="http://afirstgradefairytale.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A First Grade Fairy Tale</a><br />
3. <a href="http://thefairytaleofafirstgradeteacher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Fairytale of a First Grade Teacher</a><br />
4. <a href="http://1stgradejungle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">1st Grade Jungle</a><br />
5. <a href="http://firstgradehoneybunch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">First Grade Honeybunch</a><br />
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Thank the person that nominated you and link them!<br />
Nominate 5 more people (who have fewer than 200 followers)<br />
Comment on the 5 people you nominated and let them know!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-746822780589360432012-07-23T19:58:00.000-07:002012-07-23T19:59:19.849-07:00Write it down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A new school year not only brings 'brand new teachers and brand new books"<br />
For me, it also means getting a new journal! In this journal, I write all my teacher passwords and record all the notes from inservice, meetings, PLC teaming, parent/teacher conferences, and anything else I need! I dont always need to lug around my big bulky binder with state objectives and our scope and sequence. Any really important notes/reminders go on Post It notes and are placed on the inside cover. This is one personal tradition I will hold on to for sure!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-60885561717641978502012-07-17T21:55:00.000-07:002012-07-17T21:55:29.833-07:00You know it's bad when...You know it's bad when you HAVE to make your trashcan match your room!<br />
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This is what wrapping paper, tape, and a little time can do!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-24708878335600563002012-07-17T21:48:00.002-07:002012-07-17T22:06:28.591-07:00Easy Student Organization<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This little notebook is key to helping my year run smoothly. Since my classroom is jungle themed, it is a "S.A.F.A.R.I." notebook. It stands for <strong><u>S</u></strong>tudents <strong><u>a</u></strong>nd <strong><u>F</u></strong>amilies <strong><u>a</u></strong>re <strong><u>R</u></strong>eadily <strong><u>I</u></strong>nformed. The student's name will go in the little box next to the lion. Here is how it works! <br />
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Next is this money pouch. Again, it is easily and quickly visible as soon as the notebook is opened. </div>
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This page communicates daily behavior for an entire 6 weeks. Our whole school shares a color system where green is great, blue is a warning, yellow is loss of privilege, and red means an office referral. In my class, students color their own squares each day before going home (unless they were not on green, in which case, I color it). </div>
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How do you make a take home folder fun? Call it "Safari Mail"! HA! Oh! Just wait until you see the inside! </div>
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Now we have come to the homework portion! There are all kinds of goodies behind this folder!</div>
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This label says, "Practice Cards". This pencil holder will not hold pencils, but rather sight word cards, or flashcards, or take home games. This way, nothing falls out and gets lost...which leads me to the last item in the SAFARI notebook.</div>
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The "Book Pocket"! This shnazzy 3 hole punched, velcro enclosing miracle holds books that students will take home and read and then return to school. The number of lost books in my class is very minimal now!This is one of the best investments I make. PLUS...</div>
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It holds all the things a new, later enrolled student will need. </div>
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I have always put this notebook together with my class the first week of school. We start backwards to avoid the constant opening and closing of the 3 rings. Yes, this takes time and patience, but the students end up LOVING their binder and they know how to use it. (Another helpful hint: I put the stickers inside the pouches so they last longer). </div>
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Once again, I have found another excuse to play with vinyl. I found these buckets in the Target Dollar Spot. Every table group will have a trash bucket. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-16550535894134762242012-07-16T16:03:00.003-07:002012-08-01T07:35:56.821-07:00Every teacher needs...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found these little babies at Wal Mart! No more pencils on the floor! (hopefully) <br />
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Every teacher needs a little laminator! The convenience of this little honey is unmeasurable. <br />
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These are AWESOME! Run them through the printer just like paper! I just made a class set of magnets with my contact info for parents. The plan is to pass them out at Meet the Teacher Night! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-49932163453460522362012-07-07T15:53:00.000-07:002012-07-07T15:55:17.758-07:00More Fun With Vinyl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PENCIL HOLDERS! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793444064808915100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725945712485816563.post-36949488961488310972012-07-06T13:08:00.000-07:002012-07-06T13:47:31.357-07:00Meet my new friend, vinyl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I LOVE VINYL! We plan weeks in advance and I needed a way to organize and quickly find what I need. Each 6 weeks has a drawer for working with words, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. If I find something in advance, I can place it in the corresponding drawer and be ready to share it with my team. In the mean time, class sets of copies are ready to go! This is helpful for subs too! (I used the scraps to make the zebra stripes.) <strong>NOW...where else can I stick some vinyl?! The possibilities are endless! I need more colors! </strong></div>
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