Our public library offered a free bison tour...limited to 12 people. My two children were SUPER excited :) I thought we'd just see them from far away...NO! We were up close!! It was just 10 minutes from my house :) I never knew!!!
I'm linking up with Fourth Grade Flipper today!!!
The students love them!!!! They are engaging, fun, and they are practicing lots of literacy skills :) I try to incorporate writing into them as much as I can. I have a strong belief that reading and writing need to be taught together. The pictures below are from two different interactive journals that include lots of sight word reading and cvc word reading.
I completed my first summer project :)
We have a new little furniture store that opened up close to where my daughter takes dance. They had these ADORABLE boxes that had "This" "and" "That" labels. Unfortunately, they were $35. Before I bought them, I'd thought I'd see if I could make some.
I went to Michael's today and found three photo boxes (similar colors, different patterns) for $1.42 each. Then I found some thicker paper for 59 cents to use for the labels.
I made labels on the computer, and voila...I had my boxes!!!! The labels measure 2.5 inches across and are 1 inch tall.
These boxes are so versatile!
They are storing DVDS, my children's markers/crayons/twistables, and CDs.
In a classroom, they could be used to store art supplies, scraps of paper, and even guided reading books! For the classroom, I would have the labels say exactly what was inside of the box, otherwise I'd go a little crazy trying to find what I needed :)
We have a new little furniture store that opened up close to where my daughter takes dance. They had these ADORABLE boxes that had "This" "and" "That" labels. Unfortunately, they were $35. Before I bought them, I'd thought I'd see if I could make some.
I went to Michael's today and found three photo boxes (similar colors, different patterns) for $1.42 each. Then I found some thicker paper for 59 cents to use for the labels.
I made labels on the computer, and voila...I had my boxes!!!! The labels measure 2.5 inches across and are 1 inch tall.
These boxes are so versatile!
They are storing DVDS, my children's markers/crayons/twistables, and CDs.
In a classroom, they could be used to store art supplies, scraps of paper, and even guided reading books! For the classroom, I would have the labels say exactly what was inside of the box, otherwise I'd go a little crazy trying to find what I needed :)
I'm linking up with Mrs. Jump's Class' Ten Things I Want to Do this Summer!
2) I believe I will be chauffeuring quite a bit. We have lots of morning camps this summer...dance, football, Boy Scouts, theater!
4) Barnes & Noble...this is a favorite hangout for the kids and me!
I like to go to a new place each summer. This year, I'm taking a road trip to South Dakota with my children! We love to hike, so the Badlands National Park looked like the perfect place to visit.
6) We also plan to visit Mount Rushmore!
7-10) Household Projects
I've bought two desks at garage sales that I was planning on refurbishing! I also MUST organize my children's school memories. I'm awesome at keeping up with their scrapbooks, but all of the "stuff" I've save from school are in two giant under-the-bed Rubbermaid tubs! I've also been looking at some fun Pinterest projects for my house! Here is just one of the "fun" things I've pinned :)
1. My daughter is reading Flora and Ulysses..I can't wait to borrow it :)
2. Teacher Talent Show...When you are in elementary school, and your teacher dances on stage, they love you even more :) This was the song we did...and we stole some moves from this guy :)
3. My husband and I played in a flag football tournament to support Relay for Life! We didn't win, but we had fun!
4. Cold weather...I never thought my son would still be wearing uniform pants on the last week of school, but it has been very cool - high of 55 - 60 degrees (usually it is closer to 80). My son's uniform pants are practically uniform capris, and they are wearing out in the knees... Fingers crossed his pants last 4 more days!
5. I went to an indoor trampoline park with my children and their friends...we took six of them on Mother's Day :) It was AWESOME!!! If you have never been to one, they are so much fun...and a GREAT workout :)
What is on your "fun" summer reading list? I cannot wait to sit by the pool and read. Although that never really happens, because I must be responsible and make sure my children do not drown! It is a nice thought. Someday, I'll be able to relax at the pool :)
I'm linking up with Carla at Comprehension to share my "fun" summer reading list!
I have three books that I'm waiting to pick up from the Bookmobile. I must first tell you that I have the most AMAZING library in the world :) I simply go online, pick my book, and it gets placed on the Bookmobile. The Bookmobile comes to the grocery store I shop at three times a week - for about 5-6 hours at a time!!! It is so convenient and easy!
The two books I'm going to read first are Orphan Train by Christina Baker Klein, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Invention of Wings. I read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, so I'm excited to read this book!
I'm linking up with Carla at Comprehension to share my "fun" summer reading list!
I have three books that I'm waiting to pick up from the Bookmobile. I must first tell you that I have the most AMAZING library in the world :) I simply go online, pick my book, and it gets placed on the Bookmobile. The Bookmobile comes to the grocery store I shop at three times a week - for about 5-6 hours at a time!!! It is so convenient and easy!
The two books I'm going to read first are Orphan Train by Christina Baker Klein, Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Invention of Wings. I read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, so I'm excited to read this book!
Oh.My.Stress! This year the last day is Friday, and I REALLY want to be done! Usually I have professional development or school improvement meetings after Memorial Day, but this year I can just relax :)
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This bag has been getting a work-out! For the past two weeks, I've been filling it up with "my favorite resources." That way if anything ever happened to the building over the summer, my prized teaching possessions will be at my house!
I still must:
This bag has been getting a work-out! For the past two weeks, I've been filling it up with "my favorite resources." That way if anything ever happened to the building over the summer, my prized teaching possessions will be at my house!
I still must:
- Organize filing cabinet
- Clean out files
- Throw stuff away!!!!!
- Finalize Data Notebook
- Clean/Organize Desk
- Make sure the bookroom inventory is complete.
I found out our state and county library both have subscriptions to TumbleBooks! This means students have access to thousands of books at home if they have Internet access. TumbleBooks can be accessed through computers, iPads, Kindles, Nook Colors, and some Android phones. It is worth looking into seeing if your local or state library has a subscription.
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that have been created by taking existing picture books...adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which students can read (or have it read to them)!
Here are just a few titles that are available!
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that have been created by taking existing picture books...adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which students can read (or have it read to them)!
Here are just a few titles that are available!
I'm participating and giving away my Interactive Notebook Bundle! Here is more info from Curriculum to the Core!
There are prizes from over 90 TPT sellers!!!! Lots of different grade categories, and gift cards :)
There are prizes from over 90 TPT sellers!!!! Lots of different grade categories, and gift cards :)
I'm linking up for Five for Friday! This week has been amazing! To say I was spoiled this Teacher Appreciation Week would be an understatement!
1. Everyday there were presents waiting for us! This was Day 1- a spa bag! It was filled with soaps, lotions, scrubbing mitts, bath salts, and more!
2. My husband bought me flowers...I love the bright pink!!!! Plus the vase is in my favorite color :)
3. I gave all the teachers at my school this easy gift that was Pintrest inspired!
4. For the teacher's at my children school, I gave them Starbuck's gift cards with this cute saying (also Pinterest Inspired).
5. Probably the highlight of the week was when the PTO turned our teacher's lounge into a Coffee Shop. They actually borrowed the espresso machine from a local coffee shop. While we had our weekly team meetings, they were the baristas, and they would bring us espresso, smoothies, and fancy coffee :) IT.WAS.AWESOME. Plus, the lounge smelled heavenly all day!!!
I hope everyone had a great week! Click here to download the Teacher Appreciation tags! I need to give a shout out to Cara Carroll's Fun Fonts! They were used to make the tags :)
1. Everyday there were presents waiting for us! This was Day 1- a spa bag! It was filled with soaps, lotions, scrubbing mitts, bath salts, and more!
2. My husband bought me flowers...I love the bright pink!!!! Plus the vase is in my favorite color :)
3. I gave all the teachers at my school this easy gift that was Pintrest inspired!
4. For the teacher's at my children school, I gave them Starbuck's gift cards with this cute saying (also Pinterest Inspired).
5. Probably the highlight of the week was when the PTO turned our teacher's lounge into a Coffee Shop. They actually borrowed the espresso machine from a local coffee shop. While we had our weekly team meetings, they were the baristas, and they would bring us espresso, smoothies, and fancy coffee :) IT.WAS.AWESOME. Plus, the lounge smelled heavenly all day!!!
I hope everyone had a great week! Click here to download the Teacher Appreciation tags! I need to give a shout out to Cara Carroll's Fun Fonts! They were used to make the tags :)
2) Kindergarten Helper by Michelle Oaks. This has helped so many of my kindergarten students learn their beginning sounds! The students also use it when they are writing. It is like their own personal anchor chart!
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