tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84710673639362935552024-03-05T00:48:47.309-05:00Positively LearningMy Teaching BlogPositively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.comBlogger1163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-13017560454109293772016-01-06T05:39:00.001-05:002016-01-06T05:39:13.672-05:00I Moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-48474987123584700852015-12-22T03:21:00.000-05:002015-12-22T03:25:45.429-05:00Linky: Reflections on 2015 <br />
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Thank you <a href="http://www.miss-kindergarten.com/2015/12/reflections-of-2015-linky-party.html" target="_blank">Hadar</a>, <a href="http://www.dragonfliesinfirst.com/2015/12/reflections-of-2015.html" target="_blank">Traci</a>, and <a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.com/2015/12/reflections-of-2015.html" target="_blank">Kristin</a> for hosting!</div>
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This was a "do what must be done" type of year...6 classes (done!) and model portfolio (84 days left!). This means I spent almost ALL of 2015 with my nose in a textbook, counting down days, and drinking lots of coffee!</div>
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But it's my LAST hoorah of my career development</div>
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and it's almost done!</div>
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Did I mention I only have 84 days left?</div>
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Here's a snapshot of my organizational skills in July 2015:</div>
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It's color-coordinated and labeled. With ribbon!</div>
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That monstrosity lives in my kitchen!</div>
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I have a HUGE bucket list of everything I want to do when that special day arrives in March. One hint...SLEEP is at the top of the list!</div>
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It was still a fabulous 2015! Whenever I put the books down long enough, I jumped on a plane to sneak in a few trips!</div>
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Every year, we make sure to travel to see our families. This year, we went to Ohio in June to celebrate the life of my father-in-law. I'm so glad to have known him and we miss him so much!</div>
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My favorite place on the planet! We visited Redington Beach THREE times this year and getting ready for Trip #4.</div>
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Florida feels as much like home to me as Baltimore. I have my gym, grocery store, favorite restaurant, favorite band...and of course, the BEACH! Here's some pics from our October trip:</div>
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We went to Vegas for the TPT Conference! It was SO, SO fabulous, we are already booked for 2016! </div>
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To say I loved EVERY.SINGLE.MINUTE of that trip would be a huge understatement. I learned, I laughed, I lounged (not really, that was him...Mr. hung out at the Palazzo pool the entire time!). </div>
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Side note...I got the courage to walk up and introduce myself to one of my all-time fave bloggers <a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.com/2015/12/reflections-of-2015.html" target="_blank">Kristin</a>! I was gushing about her Readers Theater (♥) and was definitely crossing into stalker-mode. She acted like I was perfectly normal - she was sooo sweet! </div>
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Thanks Kristin!</div>
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Here's a few fun pics from Summer 2015:</div>
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This was the special moment when Paul asked me my name. And I swear I didn't know it :( I said "Um, it's Positively Learning. I mean Jennifer! Jen. My name is Jen." with lots of nervous laughter.</div>
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And I haven't even mentioned my students! Last year challenged me like no other. I can say it was a wonderful experience now that it's over and my students had a successful year :)</div>
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This year? I am BLESSED with the most precious class ever. It's like a gift year that makes me so happy to be their teacher. </div>
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I'm incredible thankful!</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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I'd love to hear about your year! Please link up and share :)</div>
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Happy LAST Week!</div>
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Unless, you're already on break...then I hope you're enjoying a well-deserved va-cay. It was a little difficult this weekend seeing everyone kick off their break. I was most envious of all the sleeping teachers seemed to be doing, haha.</div>
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We are in it to win it until December 23rd at 12:30. </div>
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2.5 days to go!</div>
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Monday is a "regular" teaching day, Tuesday is a "Christmas Around the World" class rotation, and Wednesday is a Polar Express Pajama Day! We have a lot of fun planned, but I'm also arriving armed with a few extras, just in case!</div>
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Here's a some festive freebies for the home stretch!</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-78755815662341886132015-12-18T03:54:00.000-05:002015-12-18T03:54:21.196-05:00Happy Five for Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last Friday before a nice long break!</div>
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We have 2.5 more days of school before our break officially starts on the 23rd. All adults at school are as ready as the students!</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kacey </a>to share about our fun week!</div>
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We have one last day with him (Monday) before we say goodbye! He only comes out for Guided Reading and our schedule will be a little c-r-a-z-y on Tuesday and Wednesday to get all our groups in. We sure will miss Bo!</div>
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My students loved comparing and contrasting different Gingerbread Man stories and then reading their own copy with Giggles and Gluesticks easy readers. She makes them for every month and they are FANTASTIC ♥ </div>
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If you still have a few days left , good luck and here's a festive freebie I just updated! It may come in handy those last few hours :)</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-43751037241618236262015-12-11T04:19:00.002-05:002015-12-11T04:30:11.996-05:005 for Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">
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The journal is in this mega Elf <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elf-Antics-A-Mischievous-Freebie-981225" target="_blank">freebie</a>:</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-36109497144800979942015-12-08T15:57:00.001-05:002015-12-08T17:11:42.855-05:00Currently: December<div style="text-align: center;">
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I almost completely missed it!</div>
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Thank you <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2015/12/currently-december-2015.html" target="_blank">Farley</a> for hosting us &<br />
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<u>Listening:</u> The holiday mixes (Halloween, Christmas) from <a href="http://www.rockmyrun.com/" target="_blank">Rock My Run</a> are my favorites to workout to!</div>
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<u>Loving:</u> I really can't believe I'll be chillaxing in Florida in 2 weeks!</div>
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<u>Thinking:</u> my model portfolio is due in 96 days and ALL my time is devoted to it in some way...either writing, researching, thinking, praying...</div>
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<u>Wanting:</u> 96 days to pass quickly</div>
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<u>Needing:</u> I NEED all 96 days (and then some) to complete it!</div>
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<u>Real or Faux? </u>NONE! Fake growing up; one real tree disaster, and now...none! Because I'll be drinking pina coladas while relaxing by the water...working on my portfolio!</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-38175842606646055202015-12-07T18:01:00.000-05:002015-12-08T03:55:57.729-05:00Hallway Rock Stars<div style="text-align: center;">
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I hope you had a successful start to the week!</div>
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Our students are in school all the way through December 23rd (half day)! It's going to be packed full with instruction and lots of festivities.</div>
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Soooo...how's behavior going? We are a gritty bunch, which can be a plus and minus ;) The first grade team has brainstormed a few extra incentives to supports our littles during the holiday season, and beyond!</div>
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Our school is a former (1960's?) high school and now houses two schools: K-4 Elementary (750 students) on the lower three floors and 5-8 (600 students) on the two higher floors. It's a BUSY place with a few common spaces shared by everyone.</div>
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One common issue is our hallway. It's like an airport runway ;)</div>
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If you "take off" at one end (music room), you will really pick up speed passing the six first grade classrooms, and often come to a crash landing at the restrooms. And while that's probably a lot of fun, it's just not that safe.</div>
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To download these "Rock Star" badges, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwMDKIlP5hRzUnFSVFFZUnVOQW8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>!</div>
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At our morning meeting, we announced the Hallway Rock Star Challenge! We set up a tally chart on a bulletin board in the hallway and told the students they can earn points for the classroom! Whenever we saw a "model citizen" <u>walk</u> (not run, dance, slide) at a Noise Level Zero (silently), we made a BIG deal and put a tally mark next to their class. If we saw someone sprinting, being noisy, etc., we'd say "oh darn, I'm sure you'll be looking amazing next time!"<br />
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2015/12/five-for-friday-linky-party-december-4th.html" target="_blank">Kacey</a> to share about our busy, but fun week:</div>
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I'm sure you're already familiar with Jen from <a href="http://www.teachinginthetongass.com/" target="_blank">Teaching in the Tongass</a>, but if you're not...you're in for a treat! Not only does she share her talent at her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-In-The-Tongass" target="_blank">store</a>, her blog is also a wealth of helpful information for teachers! Be sure to sign up for her newsletter :)<br />
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She's linking us all up for a festive party that will definitely be helping me spend my money on Cyber Monday!<br />
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We are all sharing the top items on our wishlists!<br />
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My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/NWEA-MAP-Primary-Reading-Quick-Question-Cards-1302021" target="_blank">NWEA MAP Primary Reading</a> cards have been "wishlisted" 450+ times and downloaded more than 800 times! Thank you ♥ ♥ ♥<br />
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Need blending resources for every day of the school year (and then some!)? My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Blending-Through-the-Year-781013" target="_blank">Blending through the Year </a>takes you through K-2 phonics skills! It's #2 on the wishlist!<br />
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The last item on my most-wished-list is a project that literally took me <u>years</u> to complete!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/GRIT-Trackers-Student-Data-Notebooks-1290907" target="_blank">GRIT Trackers</a><br />
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I had a chance to present on Student Data Notebooks (<a href="http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com/2014/08/catching-up-freebie_3.html" target="_blank">I blogged about it here</a>) - it's a topic that near & dear to my teaching ♥.<br />
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My students will be starting new GRIT tracking for Number Bond Fluency when they return next week!<br />
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Thanks again to <a href="http://www.teachinginthetongass.com/2015/11/topwishlisteditems.html" target="_blank">Jen</a> for hosting this party. It gave me a chance to read through so many thoughtful comments! I especially appreciate this opportunity, because it's always those comments that make you feel like a toad that you remember the most.<br />
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This week I celebrated my 4th anniversary of joining <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Positively-Learning" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> & starting this little blog. It was awesome to read this feedback because it's exactly what I had dreamed of when I started this journey:<br />
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-13159182683187491382015-11-24T02:37:00.000-05:002015-11-24T07:30:48.475-05:00Parent Conferences<center style="text-align: start;">
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As a special educator, I will be sitting in on any conferences by request (teacher or family). I'm already communicating often with students receiving special education services, so the meetings I'm usually called in for are where there may be growing concerns. Many times these conversations lead to suggestions for extra practice at home or beginning the SET/RTI process at Tier 1.</div>
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For literacy, I have used and highly recommend <a href="http://rhymetoread.com/" target="_blank">Rhyme to Read</a>. There's real "books" students can access immediately and support all throughout (color-coding, sight words, word families). You can definitely tell this app was designed by educators!</div>
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I'm so thankful for the friendships I've made and professional growth I've experienced over the past four years. I truly don't know where I'd be without the TPT community! To celebrate, everything in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Positively-Learning" target="_blank">my store</a> is 20% today!</div>
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Then I went back to work (boo!), but earned another break and I found the BEST linky idea! The bloggers at <a href="http://theprimarypack.blogspot.com/2015/11/black-friday-giveaway-and-linky.html" target="_blank">The Primary Pack</a> are hosting a party where everyone shares what's on the classroom wishlist. I <strike>stalked</strike> browsed through their lists and discovered so many new sellers and gems. </div>
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Today we will say "Happy Holidays" to our students who will be enjoying an entire week off! Teachers will still be reporting Monday through Wednesday :)</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kacey </a>to share about our busy week!</div>
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This week was FULL! Lots of important IEP meetings, formal observation, assessments, and learning. I had to videotape my observation for my portfolio...my students acted slightly funky due to all the extra adults, but they hung in there!</div>
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The last thing I wanted to share is something I'm SUPER excited about! We have been BLESSED with the most amazing speech-language pathologist! This is her second year with our school and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her! She's creative and innovative, plus a huge fan of TPT (her room ♥). I've almost convinced her to become a seller to share all her talent with you!</div>
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We work together once per week with my Lunch Buddies Social Skills Club. This was Week 6 and our little group of six friends seem to be bought-in to it! We have a 20 minute mini-lesson that focuses on one social skill (i.e.: how to introduce yourself). There's always a literature tie-in and a task with VERY explicit directions. Three of the students receive services for language and the other three are "on my radar." </div>
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Back to our SLP...this week I received this invitation:</div>
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Today I get to see my former 1st graders perform their original poetry! They are now 4th grade and are on a different floor - so I hardly ever see them. I'm so excited ♥ Our SLP is simply the best!</div>
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Special Educators on TPT have gathered together to offer everyone a special savings. Please search <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:spedgivesthanks" target="_blank">#SPEDGivesThanks</a> to pick up 100+ deals for only $1.00!</div>
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I'm offering my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SPEDGivesThanks-Thankful-Sentence-Builders-394551" target="_blank">Thankful Sentence Builders</a> for $1.00 - today only!! </div>
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Students practice writing mechanics using a dry erase marker to trace (or copy) festive sentences based on sight words and holiday vocabulary (picture-supported). Also included: individual text cards to build sentences and five sets of "scrambled sentences." Themed paper is included to turn these activities into a center. I used them with a mini-pocket chart, but they also can be placed in a poly envelope or plastic bag for an independent center.</div>
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I hope you had a fabulous week! Did you have parent conferences or a regular schedule? At our school, we teach through next Friday November 20th. Students are off throughout the week of Thanksgiving and teachers have parent conferences/ATTP meetings Monday-Wednesday. We also take the time to squeeze in some "teams-giving" treats and staff potluck luncheon (epic!). </div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kacey </a>to share all about the past week:</div>
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Please hop over to <a href="http://blog.ellisoneducation.com/" target="_blank">Ellison Education Blog</a> (♥) to read more about this hands-on center to reinforce phonemic awareness. I used it for beginning sounds, but it could easily be differentiated for medial/final sounds, rhyming, segmenting, syllables, and more!</div>
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Please hop back to <a href="http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com/2014/11/number-bonds-freebie-more.html" target="_blank">this blogpost</a> from last year to pick up these Gobble Gobble Number Bonds (freebie!). If you read through the whole post, whew! This year is going MUCH better than last!</div>
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Did I ever mention that I have the BEST group this year? I know I probably say that every year, but this year has just been a true gift. Not only our we making exciting progress, but we are also gaining social skills and having FUN learning together.</div>
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So far this year, I've shared many pictures of our <a href="http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com/search/label/Guided%20Math" target="_blank">Guided Math</a> activities, so this post is providing a glimpse of all the fun we have with literacy. Here's the scoop:</div>
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If you can read sideways, you'll see our Reading Bucket List class binder! I'm using resources from Hope King's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Reading-Bucket-List-Jr-Grades-K-3-2151076" target="_blank">new packet</a>. </div>
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I just introduced it Monday and we already have our first recommendation! It is filled out for Fire, Fire by Gail Gibbons (which we read 2 weeks ago). I placed a basket out of all the books we have "read closely" as a small group so far...Chrysanthemum, A Tree for All Seasons, Apples for Everyone, Stellaluna, and more gems. My students ♥ going back to reread again (and again and again). I love it, too!</div>
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Here's a glimpse of my 13 firsties rotation board for "Daily Four." I've revised this so many times... you know the first grade love triangles! Cute, but DISTRACTING, especially when we're still reading below grade level!</div>
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This little basket was an extension for our rhyming sort. These books are in the fabulous Tara West's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rhyming-ENDLESS-MEGA-Bundle-1980766" target="_blank">Rhyming ENDLESS Mega Bundle</a>. I have a little friend who just flips for snakes. </div>
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This year, I'm increasing my efforts with a Lunch Buddies Social Skills group. We have only met for 4 weeks so far, but I'm very hopeful with all the positive language and interactions I've seen so far :)</div>
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Please click <a href="http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com/2013/12/5-for-friday-leveled-literacy-freebies.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read my throwback post about involving your students in RAK. The holidays present the perfect opportunity to introduce these ideas. Stay tuned for our progress!</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-31063425334945676062015-11-01T10:04:00.000-05:002015-11-01T10:12:02.478-05:00Currently: November<br />
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Listening - I'm on Season 4 of "listening" to Mad Men while I work. As much as I'm loving it, this season has been feeling much darker. I have no idea what's going to happen next!</div>
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Loving - Only 133 more days of this portfolio process. I wish, wish, wish I was enjoying it! Luckily, I have amazing support systems to cheer me on & not let me quit! It's an optional process, but doesn't feel optional to me. Still, I really don't have room to complain</div>
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Thinking - We just came back from the beach and have travel plans for December. Thanksgiving always seems to sneak up on us and we have to decide on our plans!</div>
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Wanting - I totally forgot about the extra hour today and it was a wonderful surprise.</div>
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"Yummy" - not for Thanksgiving, but for Christmas morning my mother always had a fruit-based baked good. My favorite is her Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!</div>
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We visited family in Florida...a little teaser trip before we return for six glorious days in December (sleep! beach! sleep!). It was a fantastic trip and we managed to celebrate a couple birthdays:</div>
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We read Stellaluna (♥) this week and worked on comparing and contrasting the lovable baby bat with the three baby birds. Because of a field trip, IEP meetings, and our costume parade, I had to squeeze all our learning into only TWO days! I'll plan ahead better next year...it's such a good book and I didn't want to rush it.</div>
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This week is FULL of activities...observation lesson, a VIDEO (!!) for a training, field trip, IEP meetings, and our holiday parade. There's sooo many Halloween and autumn activities I wanted to share with these firsties and we are running out of time!</div>
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Every year, our school has "Dress Up Like Your Favorite Book Character" day with a parade around the inside and outside of the school. Our students s-t-r-e-t-c-h their imaginations and wear their costumes...hoping there actually is a book that matches, lol!</div>
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We've had grade-level teams put their creative minds together and come as a cast of characters from a books series (i.e.: Arthur). </div>
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ALL Halloween and autumn packets are 20% through Friday October 30! be sure to stop by my store to check out more Halloween freebies <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Positively-Learning/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Halloween" target="_blank">here</a>, too!</div>
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Things are definitely getting spooky around here!</div>
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Our first graders use the curriculum from Eureka Math (Engage NY). It's our 3rd year and I just now feel like I'm getting it! </div>
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We have 26 students and have divided them into three groups: Group 1 (10 students), Group 2 (10 students), and Group 3 (6 students with IEP goals and objectives). Here's our rotation:</div>
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I plan Group 2 to work on the previously day's lesson...using many of the additional materials from Eureka and/or creating my own. As I check for understanding with all ten students, I began pairing up the early finishers with a hands-on task...this is where it gets spooky!</div>
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I'm having a BLAST with my firsties this year! </div>
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Last year was ALL behavior and sensory, </div>
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Quick note: I bought a set of primary-colored slinkies from Amazon. They were so cute, but BROKE easily. Next, I bought the "original" silver - it's perfect for teacher modeling. Then I saw a package of mini Halloween slinkies at Rite Aid. There were 8 (I think?) in a bag and were $3.50, then 50% off. DEAL! I bought a few bags and was able to send one home with each student in my small group :)</div>
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Before I upload my camera roll from the week, I wanted to be sure to share about this exciting <a href="http://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/ellison-superstar-die-cut-machine-giveaway/" target="_blank">giveaway</a>!</div>
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Positively Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471067363936293555.post-28895877198691231752015-10-02T04:08:00.000-04:002015-10-02T04:08:33.009-04:00Happy Hurricane Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Super rainy weather means indoor recess, cozy pjs (this weekend), and generally people freaking out around here :) I'm going to do my very best to stay at home this weekend!</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2015/10/currently-october-2015.html" target="_blank">Farley</a> (thank you!) for Currently:<br />
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Today we are wrapping up our Apple Week!</div>
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I must confess, we do not follow thematic units (at all) at my school. Over the past couple of years, I've been able to use the fabulous resources from TPT to incorporate themes into my intervention groups. My rationale is that both the students and I LOVE it and we are able to make cross-curricular connections. Every little bit helps!</div>
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I see the same 12 students for literacy intervention (1 hour of Guided Reading in the morning, 1 hour of Phonics/ELA in the afternoon). How wonderful is that? I can easily spiral information between both groups or even reteach when necessary. I also take advantage of their <strike>not so long</strike> growing attention spans to offer a variety of different literacy experiences.</div>
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Upside-down...we used apples for segmentation!</div>
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We are a busy, hard-working group this year - I'm so fortunate :)</div>
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Please hop over to <a href="http://blog.ellisoneducation.com/" target="_blank">Ellison Education Blog</a> today to read about a cute and easy Halloween costume based on a beloved book character:</div>
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There's a cow and a fly (plus a cat, dog, spider, pig).<br />
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