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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Holiday Coupon Booklet
Long time no blog! I have been a bit out of sorts with getting back to school. I'm really excited about this next product I made up. I get so frustrated each year with what to have my students make for their parents or guardians for the holidays. It finally dawned on me that a coupon booklet would make a great gift especially for those kids who live between two homes because these would be easy to duplicate.
Check this product out at my TPT store!
Check this product out at my TPT store!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
2D Shape of the Week
This is one of my favorite add-in's that I have during my calendar time because ever since I have done it I really notice my kids know their shapes and all their attributes. It seriously promotes shape talk. I will hear them out at recess telling me they see pentagons, trapezoids, hexagons... OH MY!
Colored ink is not cheap so I don't like to reprint these each year. I laminated them and then each week I'll just write on our new sign with a dry erase marker (or you could do vis-a-vis marker).
Here is my rundown:
Monday: We talk about what the shape name is
Tuesday: We discuss how many sides this shape has
Wednesday: We discuss how many vertices this shape has.
Thursday: We talk angles!
Friday: We talk about where we see this shape in the real world and then I have them practice drawing this shape.
I always have my little "guides" next to the shape of the week reminding the kids what sides, vertices, and angles are. These come in handy too! They are also included in this packet along with an answer key for all the shapes properties.
Pick one up at my store. And stay tuned because I'm working on a 3D Shape of the Week set too!
Colored ink is not cheap so I don't like to reprint these each year. I laminated them and then each week I'll just write on our new sign with a dry erase marker (or you could do vis-a-vis marker).
Here is my rundown:
Monday: We talk about what the shape name is
Tuesday: We discuss how many sides this shape has
Wednesday: We discuss how many vertices this shape has.
Thursday: We talk angles!
Friday: We talk about where we see this shape in the real world and then I have them practice drawing this shape.
I always have my little "guides" next to the shape of the week reminding the kids what sides, vertices, and angles are. These come in handy too! They are also included in this packet along with an answer key for all the shapes properties.
Pick one up at my store. And stay tuned because I'm working on a 3D Shape of the Week set too!
Monday, August 4, 2014
Technology Rules
Back to school is in the air! I have a small set of student computers and iPads that I have in my room and have always wanted to have some rule posters for them. I made up these cute circle options to go by my technology center! I can't wait to hang them up. Pick them up right now while they are on sale. I have 10% off my store and TPT has a Back to School sale today and tomorrow! I have rules for iPad, computer, and then you can do a mix and match and just have general technology rules too.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Time Capsule
I have just revised my Time Capsule and I LOVE IT. Just made my copies for my 2nd graders to do this next year. It is so cool to see how they've changed from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. They seriously change their minds so stinkin' much!
The first week of school we go through the packet and I tell them which sections they need to fill out and which ones they need to leave blank. Then I hold on to them until May where they will finish filling them out. If ever I get a new student, I will just give them the packet whenever they arrive and they'll be able to compare that time period.
Here's some previews.... Click the first picture to get it in my TPT store or to preview it more.
I hope you like it as much as I do! Have a great weekend!
The first week of school we go through the packet and I tell them which sections they need to fill out and which ones they need to leave blank. Then I hold on to them until May where they will finish filling them out. If ever I get a new student, I will just give them the packet whenever they arrive and they'll be able to compare that time period.
Here's some previews.... Click the first picture to get it in my TPT store or to preview it more.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Story Sequencing Activities for 2nd Grade Reading Street
Took a bit off to spend some daughter and me time! Plus, I have this obsessive personality when it comes to making things and sometimes I don't know when to slow down and I just get burnt out. I was a bit burnt and needed a little thinking time! Does that happen to anyone else?
When we got our new reading series a few years ago I was a bit nervous. We went with Scott Foresman's Reading Street. I really have enjoyed it. I found myself wanting to have the kids sequence the story so a co-worker and myself last summer made up these sheets. It's a cut and paste activity. At the beginning of the year I would do it with the students and towards the end of the year they were able to do it by themselves. I would sometimes let them work in groups. To add a bit more of a challenge, I have my kiddos write underneath what PAGE they found this on! I have really enjoyed that. If this sounds like something you're interested in and would like a closer look, check it out on my TPT store. I recently bundled all Units together to save people $5 too. Click the pictures below for the link back to the store.
My week off had me all crafty! I made my sweet pea this super funny shirt! She just makes the best model to all my crazy Pinterest tries. I have many a Pinterest FAILS but I gotta say, I think I nailed this one! Have a great day!
When we got our new reading series a few years ago I was a bit nervous. We went with Scott Foresman's Reading Street. I really have enjoyed it. I found myself wanting to have the kids sequence the story so a co-worker and myself last summer made up these sheets. It's a cut and paste activity. At the beginning of the year I would do it with the students and towards the end of the year they were able to do it by themselves. I would sometimes let them work in groups. To add a bit more of a challenge, I have my kiddos write underneath what PAGE they found this on! I have really enjoyed that. If this sounds like something you're interested in and would like a closer look, check it out on my TPT store. I recently bundled all Units together to save people $5 too. Click the pictures below for the link back to the store.
My week off had me all crafty! I made my sweet pea this super funny shirt! She just makes the best model to all my crazy Pinterest tries. I have many a Pinterest FAILS but I gotta say, I think I nailed this one! Have a great day!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Birthdays: Full & Half
I remember being in elementary school and getting so excited for when it was someone's birthday in our class. It meant treats and celebrating that person...but mostly treats *side note: was a chubby kid/liked my food*. I loved it when it was mine too but I was an August birthday which at that time meant SUMMER birthday so we would always celebrate it on my half birthday. Nowadays, my birthday is normally the first week of school (or in this year's case the first day of school (suck)!
I always try to think of different things I can do to help make my student's birthdays special for them and still not take up too much time in our school day. My favorite thing I like to do for them is a class book for them to keep. Each student gets a sheet to complete and they have to write some nice thoughts to the birthday student. It may be well wishes for their birthday or just some things they really like about the person. I try to keep this pretty open (kids are pretty good at thinking of something). Then at the end of the day I take all those pages and pop a cover on it and bind it together (or staple) and send it home with the birthday/half birthday student!
What is the birthday student doing while the kids work on their book?
I've done a few different things in years past. I have a Happy Birthday Word Search that I let them work on while I give others about 15 minutes to complete their page. Another option is just have the birthday sheet on the desks in the morning and have them work on it right away in the morning and anytime they finish early... letting them know you need to have it back by the end of the day. This has worked out well too. You just need to figure out what works best for you and your class and go with that! You may want them to fill it out prior to this student's birthday/half birthday so it's not such a rush! To each their own :)
Other things I do for my students is present them a pencil with a "Happy Birthday" paper balloon topper, a bookmark (Target bin buys), and a signed birthday certificate. This year as a gift for my students I'm thinking about buying 25 or so boxes of crayons (when they are super cheap) with a little tag that says, "Have a Colorful Birthday" and then a few birthday coloring sheets.
I always try to make sure to make those half birthdays just as important for my kiddos as my full birthdays because I remember being the Half Birthday Kid (It kinda sucked). But I'm a bit weird, I like all things I give to my students for their half birthday to actually say "Happy Half Birthday" which is why I started making up my own stuff for birthday resources.
Anyways, if you want to check out this packet click on the pictures below and check it out! There is a Happy Half Birthday for every Happy Birthday Resource (in case anyone else out there is as weird about that as me).
I always try to think of different things I can do to help make my student's birthdays special for them and still not take up too much time in our school day. My favorite thing I like to do for them is a class book for them to keep. Each student gets a sheet to complete and they have to write some nice thoughts to the birthday student. It may be well wishes for their birthday or just some things they really like about the person. I try to keep this pretty open (kids are pretty good at thinking of something). Then at the end of the day I take all those pages and pop a cover on it and bind it together (or staple) and send it home with the birthday/half birthday student!
What is the birthday student doing while the kids work on their book?
I've done a few different things in years past. I have a Happy Birthday Word Search that I let them work on while I give others about 15 minutes to complete their page. Another option is just have the birthday sheet on the desks in the morning and have them work on it right away in the morning and anytime they finish early... letting them know you need to have it back by the end of the day. This has worked out well too. You just need to figure out what works best for you and your class and go with that! You may want them to fill it out prior to this student's birthday/half birthday so it's not such a rush! To each their own :)
Other things I do for my students is present them a pencil with a "Happy Birthday" paper balloon topper, a bookmark (Target bin buys), and a signed birthday certificate. This year as a gift for my students I'm thinking about buying 25 or so boxes of crayons (when they are super cheap) with a little tag that says, "Have a Colorful Birthday" and then a few birthday coloring sheets.
I always try to make sure to make those half birthdays just as important for my kiddos as my full birthdays because I remember being the Half Birthday Kid (It kinda sucked). But I'm a bit weird, I like all things I give to my students for their half birthday to actually say "Happy Half Birthday" which is why I started making up my own stuff for birthday resources.
Anyways, if you want to check out this packet click on the pictures below and check it out! There is a Happy Half Birthday for every Happy Birthday Resource (in case anyone else out there is as weird about that as me).
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Second Day of Second Grade
Each year there is a few different days that I truly look forward to. Days like Spooky School, Grinch Day, & Second Day of Second Grade.
I truly love this day. When I first started teaching my mentor teacher told me about different things she does for the 2nd day of 2nd grade. I took her activities and many ideas floating around in my head and just rolled with it! Every subject on the 2nd day revolves around the #2. I really have found this builds excitement among the second graders for this year of second grade. It pumps them up to be a second grader. It's always tough coming back from summer and so it's nice to have a day of some unique activities.
This packet that I created has so many different activities that I never can do them all in one day. I like to pick and choose some of my favorite activities and just go with those. I mix them up each year too, so I don't get too sick of things. Every year I seem to think of 1 or 2 new ideas that I end up adding to this packet so if you do purchase it, every year be checking for a redownload. It's funny... the best ideas I get come to me at such random times.... washing my hair in the shower, driving to school, going on walks with Grace. It seems like everytime I get a great idea I never have a pen to write it down! Many ideas of mine have probably gone forgotten because of this.
Here are some highlights from this packet (my favorites).
Two Posters
Double Bubble Activity
Naming Seconds
Shoe Sort
2nd Day of 2nd Grade Would you Rather
I truly love this day. When I first started teaching my mentor teacher told me about different things she does for the 2nd day of 2nd grade. I took her activities and many ideas floating around in my head and just rolled with it! Every subject on the 2nd day revolves around the #2. I really have found this builds excitement among the second graders for this year of second grade. It pumps them up to be a second grader. It's always tough coming back from summer and so it's nice to have a day of some unique activities.
This packet that I created has so many different activities that I never can do them all in one day. I like to pick and choose some of my favorite activities and just go with those. I mix them up each year too, so I don't get too sick of things. Every year I seem to think of 1 or 2 new ideas that I end up adding to this packet so if you do purchase it, every year be checking for a redownload. It's funny... the best ideas I get come to me at such random times.... washing my hair in the shower, driving to school, going on walks with Grace. It seems like everytime I get a great idea I never have a pen to write it down! Many ideas of mine have probably gone forgotten because of this.
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Here are some highlights from this packet (my favorites).
Two Posters
Double Bubble Activity
Naming Seconds
Shoe Sort
2nd Day of 2nd Grade Would you Rather
There are many other 2nd Day of 2nd Grade activities in here, and I hope I have convinced you of the greatness of this day! Let's get those 2nd graders excited to be in 2nd grade!!!
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