tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50675220247757546182024-03-18T04:10:08.123-05:00Tori's Teacher TipsTips, Tricks, and Timesavers!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-71100671574286467292017-07-01T09:06:00.001-05:002017-07-01T09:11:42.812-05:00New Teachers~ Top 5 things to do Now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am so glad to be back blogging about a passion of mine. I had a realization or {ah ha moment if you will} last year when I almost left the classroom to pursue a math coach position. I knew the job would be assisting others with their math needs as well as working with small groups of children. It was then that I realized that I was not interested in coaching veteran teachers. It was also then that I realized that I wanted to work with the future teachers~ the ones who are wide eyed, ask great thought provoking questions, and have that untainted love for teaching. If you are a just graduated ~just got your first teaching job~ teacher... congrats to you! I am so happy you are here finding ideas of what you can do to start your new journey. How exciting! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">These are ideas that you can do with or without classroom access. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is <i>not </i>something that you can just think up on the spot. This is <i>not</i> something that you can create when the first paper airplane flies by. This is something that you need to think through. It is something that <b><u>you</u></b> need 100% buy in. If you don't even believe in it, how will your students?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Here are some things to think about:</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What will be your <b>classroom expectations</b>?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you have <b>classroom rules</b>? If so, what will they be?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>OR</b> will you write your rules with your students?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What if a child breaks one of your rules? What will your <b>consequences</b> be and will they vary depending on the circumstance?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How will you contact parents?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What would the behavior be that would warrant a call home to parents? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you want your student to bring home a behavior slip, what will it look like?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">See mine <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B153zkqMn6KsYjdMQ1Jhdi1HUUU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Phew! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">OK... that is just part of it... yes, there is more.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you have any type of "<b>system</b>" in place?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wait, system? What do you mean?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I mean...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will the kids earn tickets?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will they clip on a chart?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will they earn classroom money?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will this be for... whole group... small group and/or individuals?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Would you consider doing a whole group AND an individual management system?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And what about this... will your students be <b>REWARDED</b>?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh boy... and you thought we were done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you have ... {gulp} prizes?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Or</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you possibly use something like:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you can see, this is a MAJOR task. This is something that needs some time and some thinking. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure it is something that fits YOU.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just because your best friend/cooperating teacher/blogger you don't know is using it, doesn't mean it is the best idea for you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO CHANGE IT IF IT IS NOT WORKING.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ok. I think I'm done. No wait... haha.. just kidding. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Weeellll you did. But that was just your every day plan for a happy, safe, and teachable environment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">THIS, my friend, is for your guided reading block.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, you might have a curriculum or district that will set this up for you. OR you might have a teammate that will share his/her ideal reading block plan.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you teach in the elementary grades, you will most likely be doing a guided reading block.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You cannot do that successfully without a plan of what your other <i>20 something</i> kids are doing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, think about this....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you incorporate <a href="https://www.thedailycafe.com/daily-5" target="_blank">The Daily 5</a>? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you do a <a href="https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/beth-newingham/reading-workshop/" target="_blank">Reading Workshop</a>?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you create centers/task cards for your students?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If so, what kind?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I would reach out to your future teammates and ask about your reading block time. IF they tell you that you have the choice of what to do during that time, then start thinking this one through.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you decide to go the Daily 5 route... it is one that I like to start the first week of school and it must be <i>taught</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can't just say to your students... ok class... I'm going to take these 5 kids and you all just read quietly until I am done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Expectations, rules, what to do if's, all need to be TAUGHT before you even start guided reading.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can read all about what to do <b>NOW</b> to prep Daily 5 <a href="http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com/2015/07/daily-5-what-to-do-now-to-prepare-for.html" target="_blank">Here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yay... a super fun one! Let's talk... books!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you just inherited a retired teacher's entire classroom library (LUCKY) you can skip to #4. If not, read on...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Accumulating a classroom library is extremely important. The authors of The Daily 5 suggest a library of 1,000 books or more! Whaaaat?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where do I find these books you ask?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well here are some ideas:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Savers and Goodwill have a ton</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Online garage sales in your town (i.e. "mom groups")</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">THEN, once you have accumulated a good amount, you need to decide how you want to organize them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Depending on your grade this might sway your decision.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Some things to think about:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If so, what kind of level? (F&P, Lexile, DRA)</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you organize your books by genre?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you need baskets?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will your students be storing books they have chosen?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can check out this classroom library management system <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Leveling-System-and-FP-Binder-Covers-1952263" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I marked it down just for you. <3</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Procedures can make or break a classroom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will spend your first 2-3 weeks talking about procedures and routines until you are blue in the face.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are some things you will want to think about and have a definite idea about BEFORE the kids walk into your classroom:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get a <b>list of the school supplies</b> the kids will be bringing. Decide ahead of time what will happen with ALL of those supplies. The first day is a supply nightmare... unless you have a plan. Decide if you will have any community supplies (like pencils and markers). Will you keep any extra supplies in a separate place? I always have a Ziploc bag for each child labeled with their name and ready for extra supplies (like if a kid brings 2 glue sticks--- one for the desk--- one for the bag).</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Decide where all the big stuff is going to go like Kleenex, Ziploc bags, Baby wipes etc. because they take up a lot of space.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will need a plan.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How many will the kids get?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What happens to the broken ones? How will new ones get sharpened (this might seem silly but if there are any veteran teachers out there reading this they are nodding their heads right now ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What are they used for?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do they need labels?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where will the kids put <b>papers</b> that are completed.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where will homework go?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How will papers get back to the kids- do you want mailboxes?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What will your <b>bathroom</b> policy be?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do they need a pass? {tip- don't let them take a pass to the bathroom (eeewww)- have them leave the pass on their desk so you know where they are at a glance}</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I also use "thumbs up so I don't interrupt" as a signal when kids need to go to the bathroom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you want a <b>signal</b> for kids to listen?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A chime? A rain stick? A chant? Music?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How will the kids transition?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Survey your classroom space- do you have or want cozy areas for the kids to read/ do their work?</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Will you try out flexible seating?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is more but let's stop and let you digest all of that. :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It will be so exciting.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will love all of it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But it will be exhausting.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will find yourself in tough moments too.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It will be a roller coaster.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">No, not the kiddie one. The big one with the drops that make your stomach go into your mouth. The one you are terrified at first, think you might die, and then it's done and you are back in line again because it was the best. ride. ever.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, teaching is like that. Just. like. that.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In those moments when you feel a big drop coming, find your support that can get you through it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Reach out to your new teammates.</b> You will WANT their support this year so I suggest getting to know them NOW.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Invite them to coffee and talk about stuff that is not school related. They will love that you reached out and you are building that bridge. win win.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Find other new teachers</b>. Check out Facebook or Instagram. Chances are they are wondering the same things you are.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have created a small exclusive group for new teachers just like you on Facebook. I'd love for you to join us. Never be afraid to ask questions! That is how you learn and people want to help you. We have ALL been there- made mistakes (boy do I have stories!)- but it turns out ok- I learned and survived.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh, and if you haven't yet, check out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>. It will be a lifesaver. I promise.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. A teacher planner ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W595FZ2?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B06W595FZ2" target="_blank">I like this one</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UHUJDCO?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00UHUJDCO" target="_blank">Flair Pens</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01999XTK0?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00ZI7MI96&th=1" target="_blank">A personal laminator</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006HXP7M?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0006HXP7M" target="_blank">Fadeless paper</a> (yes make sure it is fadeless)</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. Desk stuff: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CE3ARS?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B001CE3ARS" target="_blank">stapler</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AXBPWHC?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00AXBPWHC" target="_blank">scotch tape</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QGAZY6?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B003QGAZY6" target="_blank">masking tape</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0LNRE?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B000P0LNRE" target="_blank">scissors</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FASRB22?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00FASRB22" target="_blank">paper clips</a> etc. and LABEL THEM ;)</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">6. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IEI4?ie=UTF8&tag=torsteatip-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00006IEI4" target="_blank">Electric pencil Sharpener</a> (the best!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then head to the "Teacher Store" if you have one and think about things like: borders, posters, stickers, hall passes etc.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have fun but don't get carried away- it is VERY EASY to spend your first paycheck on your classroom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you ask your school secretary about discretionary funds and/or a supply budget you might get for the year. Also, your PTA might have funds for you too. Ask around!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please let me know of other questions, issues, topics, you'd like me to address in the comments! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy the new teacher ride... it will be awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Hello Everyone! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Think about this...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">3 + 4 = 4 + <b><u>11</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">My heart sank when about 80% of my students answered this question with 11 (after we had been working on it for a very.long.time!) I learned that they just skip right over the equal sign and add all the numbers together.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Problems like this even throw them completely out of whack:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Wait what?? you mean the SUM can be first?? Oh boy... we have a lot more work to do on this.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">So I told my students that we will be doing a problem or two every single day to practice the equal sign.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I wanted to share a few ways that I have been working on this with my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Workshop-Program-Idea-1134835" target="_blank">Math Workshop</a> groups.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I love to use a "scale" to show equivalence. It looks like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I'm sorry I don't have that exact scale to share so I made another one for you </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">(image from Discovery Education)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">We first talk about how the equal sign just means that whatever is on one side has to be the same as the other side. I use cubes to represent numbers first.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Then I start adding numbers to show the balance of the equal sign.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Only some are ready for problems like this. That is why I love my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Workshop-Program-Idea-1134835" target="_blank">Workshop</a> groups because I can differentiate my groups depending on their readiness for these type of problems. It is amazing how complex the problems can get!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">This is just another way to show equal and not equal. AND how important it is to show children that the SUM can be first-- this is so tricky for them!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Of course most would answer in this way:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">But a select few would answer in this way:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">It was then that I knew that I had gotten to them. Ahhh the feeling of VICTORY! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I made a poster for you that I hope you might be able to use. I will be hanging it in my room for the rest of the year! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Finally, this concept has inspired me to add a BONUS to my Word Problem pack- SET 2 and the Bundled Set (links below)</span></div>
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To see Set 1 click {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Problems-Grades-2-3-Common-Core" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">HERE</span></a>}</div>
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Set 1 and 2 BUNDLE (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Problems-SET-1-2-BUNDLE-Grades-2-3-Common-Core-522561" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Just copy the page, cut it up and the kids have instant practice... and the problems are already figured out for you!! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">How do you approach the equal sign?? I'd love to hear your ideas!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com163tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-80434648443814485692016-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:002016-01-17T08:53:09.168-06:00So in Love with Books Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm excited to be teaming up with 11 other AMAZING bloggers (again!!) to share some of our favorite Valentine books in a fun <i>So in Love with Books</i> Blog Hop Giveaway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Along with </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;">FREEBIES for each book</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">, we are also giving away a copy of each book!! Make sure you read all the way to the end of this post to find out how to </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;">WIN ALL 12 BOOKS</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am giving away the book, <u>There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Rose</u>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There are several versions of this book out now (I may or may not have them all ;) and this is a fun one. I love how the author uses rhyming to create a fun read aloud. You can also predict what the lady will do with all the "swallowed" items by the end of the story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is a fun book with a great theme of friendship. The main character, Bear, wants to stay up for Christmas with his friends even though it is hard as he should be hibernating :) The book takes you through a fun weave of rhymes where you learn that Bear stays up and his friends fall asleep!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>With a sharpener that is. ;)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, if you know me, I love all things <span style="color: purple;">PURPLE</span>. Did you know that my favorite sharpener from <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/" target="_blank">Classroom Friendly Supplies</a> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>now has a PURPLE sharpener??</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Yes they do and I LOVE it!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I this is my second sharpener from this company and it is by far the best sharpener out there. I even wrote another review back in 2013 and you can see it <a href="http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com/2013/02/sharpener-review-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Well first, it is designed and made by a teacher. I love to support teachers.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Second, it sharpens like you have never ever seen a pencil sharpener sharpen. Like Ever.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Third, it is very quite- unlike my electric sharpener.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fourth, they are extremely affordable. (and make great gifts!)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fifth, they come in super cute colors!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>(like: blue, red, green, black and now PURPLE!)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sixth, it is super easy to use! Even the kids can do it! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It comes very nicely packaged and even comes with a clamp to hold it in place if you prefer that.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I decided to try out those dollar store pencils- you know the kind.. the ones that usually come out in shreds after sharpened.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Just pull it open and it will lock in an outward position.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Then hold the clamps together, this will create an opening for your pencil and hold the pencil in place.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As you sharpen by turning the crank, the pencil will move and then you will feel when the pencil is done- no over sharpening!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Just release the clamp and pull out the pencil. My heart goes pitter patter every time I see a pencil come out... just look at that tip! AND no crazy wrapper mess from those dollar pencils- just a perfect sharpen every time.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I even had my seven year old try it out. His response- this is easy! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hahaha... this was his look when he pulled the pencil out. I think he even said... "holy cow." </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am SO excited to be here blogging again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I plan to continue this into another part as there are more things to do! I am just starting with some of the more crucial things to do now. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First, get the book and read it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am currently reading the Second Edition and I have to say that if you have not read the first edition you don't need to. This reviews the first one nicely and adds their current thinking. I have been doing D5 for 6 years and reading this book has refreshed my thinking- it is worth a read!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Check it out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Daily-The-Second-Edition-Elementary/dp/1571109749" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then, think about your classroom library. Is it "beefy" enough?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In the Daily 5 book, it suggests a primary classroom have 750 book titles, but the <i>Sisters</i> strive for 1,000! Do you have 1,000 books?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After you beef up your library, decide how to organize all those books. It will be VERY important to have some kind of order to your books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Not to "plug" a product (but I'm going to anyway- ha!) but I explain my entire classroom library organizational system in my newest product <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Leveling-System-and-FP-Binder-Covers-1952263" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A big part of Daily 5 is having the kids reading at their independent level and it will be important to have books at their level. Make sure you have a way of assessing your students' independent reading level and decide how to match your books to that level. (I use <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/" target="_blank">Scholastic's Book Wizard </a>to help me categorize my books by level)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Next up, decide on what you want to use as word work. You can check out my detailed post and peek into my word work drawers <a href="http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com/2013/07/daily-5-word-work-giant-freebie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Your students will use these book boxes to store their independent book choices for their Daily 5 time. I actually have my students read from their book boxes all day long! It is a beautiful thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I am so excited to share my NEW and IMPROVED blog! A huge thank you to Megan at <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/" target="_blank">A Bird in Hand Designs</a> for making it SO easy for me! I literally had ideas swirling and had no idea how to articulate them to her- well she took what I wanted and ran with it! If you need me... I'll be here... staring at my new design... ahhhh. <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I guess that means that I need to start blogging again! Hehe...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">I have missed blogging so much and I LOVE sharing ideas with all of you. So here's to a new blogging year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">First, just for stopping by today you will be entered to win <span style="color: #3d85c6;">ANY FOUR ITEMS</span> from my store- your choice! Just leave a comment of what you think of my new look and I will pick a winner on July 11th.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">As a bonus, I will also be giving away one of my new {almost finished} products...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Included are binder covers for your leveled passages. I also have a leveling chart to help guide your book leveling and passage leveling. I talk about assigning colors to those levels too! (see the red and green colors at the top)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh and P.S....you don't have to do F&P to enjoy this pack- I include a few ways to level your books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And make sure you are following my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Toris-Teacher-Tips" target="_blank">TpT store</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/toristeachertips" target="_blank">Facebook</a> so you can be notified when it is posted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">As some of you are all too familiar, working full time and having a family is hard work! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">For those of you who have followed me during my unexpected delivery, I leave you with some new pictures of the little man! He is doing well and I thank you for all your prayers and love!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I am so excited to announce that <a href="http://www.educents.com/#teach99" target="_blank">Educents.com</a> is having a HUGE <a href="http://www.educents.com/back-to-school-blowout-sale/#teach99" target="_blank">back-to-school blowout sale</a> and I am going to be featured in one of the curriculum bundles! From <strong>July 30 - August 2</strong> (Wednesday - Saturday), they are bringing back all of their favorite and most popular bundles for INSTANT download at up to <strong>77% OFF! </strong>There is something for everyone and it is their BIGGEST sale of the year!
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I promise you that I will not turn this blog into a nail advertisement...lol</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">BUT since this is a nail item that is specifically for teachers, I thought it would be ok to share here :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">So I am here to show you some EXCLUSIVE nail wraps that are for teachers! Can I get a whoop whoop!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">So, if you haven't heard, I am an independent consultant for that company that is hitting the world by storm.... yes, <a href="http://www.torisjams.jamberrynails.net/" target="_blank">Jamberry</a>.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-70683157790210695242014-05-29T12:56:00.002-05:002014-05-29T12:56:45.757-05:00Jamberry Love and Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I know it has been a long time :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If you want to keep up with me, make sure you are following me on <a href="http://instagram.com/toristeachertips" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@toristeachertips)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/toristeachertips" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I tend to be there a LOT more than here. (for now)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So I wanted to share my newest pic of Mason...</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">We just went to the Dr. yesterday and he weighed 11 pounds 8 ounces! CHUNK!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">He is still on an apnea monitor, but he is doing so much better. We are just thrilled to finally have him home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So I wanted to take a minute to tell you about something that I am doing now to make ends meet (still paying for little M) and to have some summer fun.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I have decided to become an Independent Consultant for <a href="http://www.torisjams.jamberrynails.net/" target="_blank">Jamberry Nails</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">What is Jamberry Nails you ask? </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Well....</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">They're nontoxic nail wraps that you apply right over your natural nail in your own home. They can also be used over acrylics and are perfect for growing out short nails too. The special material is pressure and heat activated to achieve a quick and easy manicure that you'd never get with polish. The shields are made in the USA, nontoxic/ latex-free, and never tested on animals.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Each set of wraps is Buy 3, Get 1 Free and comes with enough wraps to do your nails several times. I easily get 2 manicures and 1-2 pedicures out of each set. That makes each application just a few dollars, which means you get the professional look of a salon manicure for a fraction of the cost.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" /></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">~No waiting for nails to dry!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">As a busy teacher, wife, and mom of now two, I am so in love with these things!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Seriously, who has time and money for a professional salon day? NOT ME! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">layering <a href="http://www.torisjams.jamberrynails.net/color/Clear" target="_blank">clear wraps</a> over <a href="http://www.torisjams.jamberrynails.net/color/Clear" target="_blank">sparkle wraps</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(this is my personal page- please bookmark!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I am so excited to team up with some of my second grade bloggy friends to bring you a brand new, collaborative Pinterest board!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The purpose of this board is to share some of our spectacular second grade teaching ideas and resources with our followers. Here are some of the amazing bloggers participating:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">To kick off our new board, we are giving away a <b>$25 gift certificate to Teachers Pay Teachers!</b> WOO HOO!!! Check out the Rafflecopter below:</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-91794899873490393592014-04-04T06:00:00.000-05:002014-04-04T06:00:01.768-05:00Tori's Tiny Miracles Fundraiser<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This may be the hardest post I've ever had to write. Normally I post teacher related ideas, but today I will take a moment to reflect on the past several years. Thank you for staying to read as I try to share my story :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">It all started about six years ago on February 5th. I was sent to the ER after a visit to the doctor for a cold. My blood pressure was through the roof. I was just shy of 28 weeks pregnant. They quickly admitted me to the hospital and was told very little about my condition. They said, "Oh you will go home on Friday." Well Friday came and they said, "We are sorry to tell you this, but today you will be delivering." This was just three days after being admitted to the hospital. It happened that fast. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I had a condition called Preeclampsia. This condition is severely dangerous for both mom and baby. It wasn't until I got home that I realized how dangerous. If it were not for modern day medicine, ultrasounds, monitors, and that visit to the doctor for a simple cold, my son nor I would be here today.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Our first child, Michael, came into this world at just 2 pounds 6 ounces. Yes, tiny.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">We called on so many people for prayers and we spent 75 days in the hospital NICU watching him grow ounce by ounce.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Anyone who has had a premature baby can tell you that the NICU is a magical place. The doctors and nurses there are simply a gift from God. I have a special place in my heart for them all.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">We were so lucky to be able to watch Michael grow up to be a wonderful six year old- strong- smart- loving and caring. </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;">It is amazing now to think of how his life began and
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Now fast forward to January 2014. I was pregnant again </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;">(and scared to death!)</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> and told by the doctors in the beginning to expect another early bird. As much as I prayed, it did not hold off the inevitable- delivery. Almost to the exact day that Michael was born at 28 weeks, we met our newest son, Mason, weighing 2 pounds 8 ounces.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">No, actually knowing the long process, knowing the ups and downs of NICU life, knowing the heartache of having a preemie, makes it ten times worse. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">We are currently on day 70 in the NICU and it has been a long road for little Mason. As you read this today he is having surgery to repair a hernia. We are also waiting for his lungs to develop properly. We can't wait until the day we can bring our little man home!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This is the part that is the hardest for me. These boys of mine are so precious and so worth every single penny of any cost. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Unfortunately, the time that I had to take off to care for Michael has caused me to go unpaid for Mason. And it took us several years to pay off the cost of Michael's hospital expenses that we are left with very little to help pay for Mason.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I can't even tell you what it means to me that two of my best blogging buddies have decided to have a fundraiser for my boys. Their kindness and amazing gesture has filled my heart with so much joy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.simplykinder.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Jennifer</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> and </span><a href="http://hippohoorayforsecondgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Angela</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> you are my angels! </span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-38623483430476653772014-03-18T09:38:00.000-05:002014-03-18T09:38:02.584-05:00Flashback post- Around the School- March<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone! This is a flashback to an "Around the School" post from last March. I plan to pick up this monthly post again next school year when I am back on my feet :) In the meantime.... enjoy this one!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">How often do you take the time to actually LOOK at all the other classroom bulletin boards and displays? I know, I didn't either until I started this monthly post...but I am AMAZED at all the fun that is going on around the school!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">I love the simplicity of this project!! How fun to sponge paint and then waaala... a shamrock! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">(and how cute are those chick projects?!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">Banners are <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pennant-Banners-for-the-Year-January-through-July" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Mason is growing like a weed! He is now 5 pounds and loving his bottles. The only thing keeping him from coming home at this point is his breathing- or lack there of. He still forgets (quite often!) to breathe especially during his feedings. This is very scary to mom and dad. They assure us that he will outgrow this but "when" is the magic question.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Thanks for your continued prayers!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">High frequency words (sight words) are so important to young readers. This idea is a way to make sure your struggling readers have a way to practice and truly learn those words that are often hard to sound out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">First, assess your students on your word list. I like to highlight the words they can't read in 3 seconds or less.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Then, I create word rings. I select 3-5 words to put on the first ring with the label "Words I'm Learning to Read."</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I write the words on index cards and attach to the ring. Having a small amount of words on the ring makes the activity quick (3-5 words). Either a parent helper or I will pull the kids to read the words. If the child can read the word in 3 seconds or less, a colored dot is put directly on the card. When the card has three dots, that card is moved to the next ring.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Now ask the child to spell the same word orally. If the child is successful, put a new dot in a new color. Once the child can spell that word orally three times, the word is moved to the last ring.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The last step is to have the child write the word on paper or a dry erase board. Put three more dots in a new color to keep track of mastery. When the card has 9 dots, it can be placed loosely in the bag to revisit every once in a while. All the rings can be put in the same ziploc bag for each child.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This gives the child 9 opportunities to master each word in a variety of ways: sight (reading), orally (spelling out loud), and kinesthetic (writing).</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I hope this was helpful to you! I'd love to hear how you tackle the tough high frequency words!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone! This a flashback post to last year February. It may be too late now, but pin it for next year! I just love this project so much and I love how it turns out! </span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">I even had this project published in the Scholastic Instructor Magazine!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Thank you also for all your wonderful comments and prayers for Mason. I have a quick update all the way at the bottom! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">This is a SUPER FUN project!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Now, I cannot take any kind of credit for this adorable project. My fab teammate made these when she taught kinders and she shared with us! (however, I'll show you how we spruced it up a bit).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Tell your kiddos that they will using their imaginations to think of what it would be like to live in a snow globe.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Then you have to start by taking pictures of your kids individually as they "act" like they are in a snow globe. I had kids that were shivering, laying on the ground making a snow angel, throwing a snowball (wad of paper), one kid had fists in air and yelling like he wanted out (Um SO cute!!). OH and have them get in their full winter gear too (hat, gloves, scarf etc!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Then print those and get a parent helper to cut them out completely around the shape of the child. Print them large enough so that they will be visible in the globe. (4X6)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Next, have the child write using this paper:</span></div>
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click to grab if you want a copy- sorry it's a scan so I hope the quality is ok</div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Then you will need a globe/base template- I am SO sorry that I don't have this to share at the moment- but if you trace the outside of a 7" plate and then include a bottom that you glue the above onto- that is all you need! (see samples below). Pre- trace for the kids on different colors (I just did blues and purples). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">They cut out, glue their completed writing paper, and now decorate in the "globe" by adding themselves. You can have them add snow by ripping the top of a 1/2 circle if you want. They are C- U - T -E and would make a great display!</span></div>
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Hehe... she is catching snowflakes! :)</div>
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I wish this wasn't so hard to see because it turned out SO cute... she is "shivering" but I love her boots and everything... it just fits so perfectly!</div>
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Yes, he is trying to get out! (in his writing he says...I don't want to get sick and I'm hungry-- ha!!)</div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">When my co-worker taught K she made this project with just a snowman (pre-cut and kids added face etc) and they cut the snow globe out. There was just a base- no writing. See sample below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">I hope this is a project that you can use in your classroom!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">I am pleased to say that Mason is doing quite well (knocking on wood!!). He has gained over a pound since birth. He is now about 3 pounds 12 ounces (was 2 pounds 8 ounces at birth). AND he has graduated into CLOTHES! This is a big deal as little guys have to figure out how to regulate their body temperature and that can be tricky with clothes on!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Trying to dress a preemie in clothes is quite a challenge- just look at all those wires! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Thank you SO much for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. It means so much to me and my family! Love you!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-6277026427321399732014-02-21T14:52:00.000-06:002014-05-18T16:20:12.738-05:00Do you remember me?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So I know it's been a while.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">In fact...it's been so long that I almost forgot how to blog.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Seriously people.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">But I'm back... for the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">To share a bit of where I have been.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Because frankly, I need your prayers, love, and support.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Do you remember when I shared that I was pregnant?</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Yeah, that was such a happy time :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Do you remember my due date?</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">April 16th.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So, on January 16th I was admitted to the hospital. On January 24th Mason Robert was born.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mason- 2.8 pounds</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">You see... this all happened once before.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">My first son ALSO came at 28 weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I guess you could say it's my "thing."</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">As my friend said... I don't have a bun in the oven, I have a bun in the microwave-</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">DING</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">times up!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So I know you are wondering...</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">how's the baby!?</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Well, we are NOT out of the woods, but at the moment he is doing just fine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Eating and growing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I am telling you all of this because I <i>WANT</i> to get back to blogging but my plan is to share some older things while I work on operation get Mason home. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I'd like to do some flashback posts, BUT I will also include some Mason updates at the bottom.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Look for the first one soon!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Thanks for your understanding as I get my life back in order. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So here is how this works...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">Start by going to my </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/toristeachertips" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">FACEBOOK</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> page.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click on the "FB HOP" button once you are there. It looks like this:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Start by clicking on the first button which will take you to my freebie. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Download, save, print, whatever you want to do with that freebie and then close out those windows. You want to get back to the list of bloggers on my Facebook page. Everything should open up into a new window to make it easier for you to get back to the "hop."</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Make your way through all the bloggers as they will ALL have FAB stuff for you...for FREE!!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Finally, before you go "hopping"... make sure you enter this FAB giveaway with donations from many of the bloggers who are a part of the hop!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-44790427307303365932013-11-24T10:28:00.001-06:002013-11-24T10:28:34.425-06:00Finally, the reason I've been MIA...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I know, you are shocked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Yes, I'm alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">And I can FINALLY share where I've been...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I'm at just about 20 weeks and I can safely report that this has been the ROUGHEST 20 weeks of my life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Imagine all the stress of starting a new school year. Then add a bit of extreme tiredness (like you are literally asleep by 7 pm), and a dash of severe vomiting- for two months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">we are BEYOND thrilled of this news :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Plus we have so much to be thankful for this year!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone! I am so glad to be back. I wasn't planning on making my comeback with this particular post but I'm very excited to share some amazing news with you!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.educents.com/" target="_blank">Educents</a> has another SECOND GRADE BUNDLE!! Wahoo!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;">Well, I am so excited to be teaming up with Educents and many other super talented ladies to share yet another bundle at a huge savings!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I am very excited to be a part of the bundle with Educents! I have one of my very best sellers in this bundle...</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hi Everyone. I don't even want to look when the last time I made a blog post. It will make me cry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I am SO sorry for my absence. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Well I am thrilled to announce that it is tomorrow and Monday, August 18 & 19!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Yep, it's my TpT yearbook page! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So my "teacher's pet" is something that every teacher needs! It is packed with fun map skills that would be perfect for a 1st through 3rd grade classroom! </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The "most likely to help my students succeed" is one of my favorite products (and one of my best sellers!). It is years of ideas and materials I put together to help the classroom teacher effectively teach narrative writing! You will love this pack... just read the feedback on this one! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The word problem pack is a HUGE common core product! This guy is jam packed with 100 problems, posters, math notebook ideas and much more!! I used this one ALL YEAR and improved my math scores! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">AND that's not all.... I had SO MUCH FUN making this next product and it's BRAND NEW!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">YES... GRADE 1.... get ready to do some word problems!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">I love these and I would have so much fun doing these with firsties! I take you step by step to get your kids thinking and solving word problems!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This deal has 26 products to download which would actually cost you $201 if you bought them all individually. But with this bundle it is only $29.99!!! That is 85% off!!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Many of the products will last you all year! And many of the products you can use on day 1 in your classroom!! Nice! :)</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16392024275772256780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067522024775754618.post-44810478386079938662013-08-05T08:40:00.003-05:002013-08-05T09:50:09.243-05:00Monday Made It {fan freebie!}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone! I'm linking up with <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a> for Monday Made It today!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This is only my second Monday Made It this summer. Yikes!! I need to get movin!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I have a great interactive board that I use for writing that was a hot mess at the end of the year. It looked like this:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is from my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-lessonFancy-Words-238090" target="_blank">Fancy Nancy's Favorite words pack</a> in my store.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">As you can see the pockets are ripped, words are falling off, and I even hand wrote one of the words... {gasp!}</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So, I raided our art closet and found a big piece of foam board and got to work!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I started by using washi tape and creating a boarder.... I {double puffy} heart washi tape!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Since I'm lovin' all things chevron... I knew these would be great library pockets!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">They are pretty lightweight so I will have to have a big talk with the kids about being careful.... I'm sure I'll have a few casualties as the year goes on ;)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I have updated my Fancy Nancy pack so that my words are a bit well.... fancier...</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">but my printer is on the fritz {grrr} so it will look like this:</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">With the "dull" word on the outside of the pocket and the "fancy" words on the inside!</span></div>
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