Happy Throwback Thursday!
It's a good thing it's Thursday because I was going to back in time to highlight this life-saving product anyway! Here's the throwback post from earlier this year...then please keep reading for an update!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Show Us What You Bought!
I was going to be sooo good during the Super Sale, but per usual...I couldn't resist. I did remember to use the promo code (this time!) and I strategically planned my feedback credits :)
Besides clipart, clipart, and more clipart, (can you say Ashley Hughes, Pink Cat Studio, and Little Red?), I also purchased something else I'm truly EXCITED about!!!
Before I reveal, here's some background info:
I can barely use scissors and struggle with glue/tape/anything. It's been a problem since kindergarten and was even noted on my report cards. There's no known cause/explanation for this. I have fine motor control - I've been a pianist for 30+ years! But this problem persists :( It's why I create products that don't require too much cutting and the lines are as thick & obvious as possible!
I recently went on a school visit in D.C. as part of a Special Needs conference. One thing that really stood out was ALL of the outstanding student work displayed EVERYWHERE - in the halls, in the classrooms, & even on the ceiling! It was so impressive that I inquired about it. A teacher shared with me that their special education team really pushed for the students' work to be highlighted in such a creative and colorful way. I also believe that students will respect and honor their school (& school walls) much more if their work is proudly displayed.
Here's a couple pics I snapped:
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Students' writing about The Rainbow Fish |
After this conference, I really felt determined to fill the blank bulletin boards we have all over our school.
I was so thrilled to discover these two products:
I was so thrilled to discover these two products:
They are both from Babbling Abby,
who I would love to follow around for a day!
Back to September 2013
I did it! I have finally created my first EVER bulletin board! And it wasn't that hard...it was even kind of fun. Best yet, my students were SOOOO thrilled! I had two parents visit the school the next day JUST to see their child's work because they talked about it so much.
I just wish I had done this sooner. Because I'm not a classroom teacher, I just hadn't really explored the opportunities to display my students' work. I spend a lot of time doing intervention, assessments, etc. and don't do "displayable" activities like craftivities or interactive projects. Babbling Abby's packets is the perfect solution. Here's the big reveal:
Blurry :(
It's called "Pencil Me In" from Spelling for All Seasons Part One. It was so simple - a one page stencil is included and then several differentiated worksheets to coordinate. I found one template that lend itself to word families which my students are working on. The pattern paper is in place of gray and brown, which I didn't have. I actually like it better and plan on using scrapbook paper again in the future.
The bulletin boards in our school all use the school colors (yellow, turquoise, bright green) as the backgrounds, so I didn't have to do that. Our administrators ask the teachers to post the objective/CCSS and switch out the boards every 3-4 weeks. I may keep the pencils up awhile longer and just switch the activity pages. But there are also SO many cute designs for the upcoming holidays and seasons. Stay tuned!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteJamie