tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63293174327279027172024-02-07T00:50:20.584-05:00Leading and ReadingStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-29497735185675824952013-06-16T19:31:00.000-04:002013-06-16T19:31:04.460-04:00Ten Pin Linky & Winner<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Sunday, my friends! Today I am linking up with Ashley from <a href="http://justreed-ashley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Reed</a> for her Ten Pin Linky party. This weeks topic is classroom decor- a combination of my two favorite topcics (Pinterest and decor!). But first...Guess What....I won ANOTHER giveaway. This time it was from Tania at<a href="http://mysecondsense.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> My Second Sense</a>. So awesome. I can't wait to pick out my new IPhone 5 case from Embellish Cases. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just love Melanie from Schoolgirl Style and Inspired in Style and this "mini-classroom" design is just so darn adorable. I love the Chevron and birdie combination. This year our school theme is Team/Sports, so I will just need to hang onto this idea for a future year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is Reagan's classroom from <a href="http://tunstalltimes.blogspot.jp/2012/08/classroom-progress-2012.html?showComment=1343888955030" target="_blank">Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits.</a> I can't say enough about this space. I sure wish my son could be in her classroom. It is so welcoming, her students are very, very lucky- she hasn't left one detail unattended. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is just the sweetest idea. Not sure that I'd ever be able to do something like this at my current school since we do not have any walls, but I'd love to do something like this is the little guy's bedroom or playroom. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There is something about chalkboard and pastels that I'm really into. I'd like to have a space in my room that shares some inspirational quotes for teachers. These are geared towards students, but I'm sure I could tweak for my purposes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Seems like I always have a plan to be organized and then I only follow through on about half of it. But, first on my list for this year is an organized desk area (at work and at home) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What a great way to remember words used by mentor authors. I believe that by putting the words right with the a picture of the text the children are more likely to remember the context of the word.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These are just adorable and would nicely compliment the chalkboard and pastels in the quote posters above.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last year, a lot of the K/1 teachers at my school implemented The Daily Five for the first time. These posters would be a nice compliment for their launch lessons</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will definitely be using the CRAFT board from Ladybug's Teacher Files again this year. It was a great way to keep track of "I Can" statements related to the standards we taught and to set student goals. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I definitely have to snag up one of those great teacher binder sets offered on TPT and TN- I'm hoping a few great looking binders will keep me from misplacing important papers.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, my Top 10 Pins related to classroom decor (and I guess I added in some classroom organization, too!) Hope on over to Just Reed to link up and see what other bloggers are pinning!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">1) Switch flops- A friend of mine has these, and I have been talking about buying some. They are so darn cute and since it's summer I can wear them every day!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">2) Sun Block- Well I live in Florida and have made the mistake before of going without, won't do that again.</span></div>
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It's Saturday, but I am going to link up with Doodle Bugs for the Five for Friday link up. I didn't have a terribly exciting week, but it was pretty busy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> 1) My week started out with a fun visit to our favorite place to hang out and let go of some energy- Monkey Bizness! We had been telling my son that mommies and daddies aren't allowed in the bounce house because it is just for kids. Then some young momma who was about the same size as her kid (LOL!) got in and was bouncing away. We drew straws and my husband lost. I wish I got a pic of that, but instead here is one of my monkey climbing through the top obstacle.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> 2) I spent Thursday night at the grocery store with about 60 kids and 15 teachers. Our Media Specialist and Math coach put together an awesome event to explore Math in the real world. Each child that came had a scavenger hunt with grade appropriate math problems to complete with their family. Teachers were scattered throughout the school to assist. It was a fun event and Publix (the grocery store) was an awesome host. All of the kids left with goodie bags and smiles on their faces. I'm happy to work with so many teachers who will give their time to make a difference for our families.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> 3.) I spent Monday and Tuesday hooked to my TV watching The Voice. I'm not sure about you, but this is my favorite talent competition. They are actually pretty awesome singers. I'm a little soured on Idol now. Watching Adam Levine and Usher definitely adds to my enthusiasm with the show.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">5.) FCAT is here! On Monday we start our state assessments- the FCAT test! I have been working with several groups of 3rd-5th graders over the last several weeks in small groups to give some additional assistance with their reading. I can't believe how hard they and their teachers have been working. I hate testing days but I know our students have a lot of growth that will show when our scores come back. I gave my kiddos these little treat bags to give them some final words of encouragement.</span><br />
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I have been MIA lately. Last Sunday we had our family leave. We've had visitors since February 15th! While I'm glad to get back to my regular schedule with just the hubby and my son, I do miss my family already! Needless to say, time with family has kept me from getting on the computer at night.<br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-85940294543250711622013-02-24T21:03:00.001-05:002013-02-24T21:05:40.277-05:00Hall Pass & FREE 4 All<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am joining up with TWO linky Parties tonight. The first is my lastest favorite blog- All Things Upper Elementary. They are having another FREE FOR ALL linky. Click on the pic below to see all the awesome freebies for Grades 3-5</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Next I am linking up with Reagan from Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits for her Hall Pass linky. She is just so darn creative. If you haven't checked out her blog head over there RIGHT NOW!!!! Wait until you see her classroom. If I could I would move there now to put my son in her class. You can get to her blog and see the other bloggers who have linked up by clicking on the Hall Pass</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I worked with a group of 4th graders, and we had so much fun- I think anytime we had markers to a lesson it seems to add a level of fun for the kiddos. We also pushed our tables out of the ways so they had some room to work. Text mapping is a scrolls-based graphic organizer technique that can be sue to teach reading comprehension. . The basic gist is that you copy text and make it into one large scroll then the children box off or circle pieces of the text that go together and color code them. This makes the reading of the text easier for the kids to do (because they know the chunks that go together). It also helps them to see how each of the smaller parts goes together to make the bigger picture.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Find-Us-Forever-Homes-Critically-Reading-Analyzing-Information-Inferring" target="_blank"> Find Us a Forever Home</a> by <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tracy-Tegeler" target="_blank">Tracy Tegeler.</a> I love Tracy's shop and I can't believe I just found her. This is perfect for 2nd graders to reinforce reading for details.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Informational-Text-Grades-5-7-US-History" target="_blank">CCSS Information Text Grades 5-7 US History</a> by <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Informational-Text-Grades-5-7-US-History" target="_blank">Mark Aaron-</a> This is to add to my text collection. As a bonus for me, Mark has created text dependent questions to go with them.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comprehension-Task-Cards-for-Multiple-Uses-Covers-15-Reading-CCSS" target="_blank">CCSS Comprehension Task Cards</a> by <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jen-Bengel" target="_blank">Jen Bengel.</a> Jen is one of my favorite bloggers. I follow her own blog and I also follow her on All Things Upper Elementary. This is a great reference to have at the guided reading table, or to use when conferencing with readers.</span><br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-55269994861220835302013-01-26T09:24:00.001-05:002013-01-26T15:22:28.006-05:00A Schema FREEBIE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am linking up today with my new favorite blog, All Things Upper Elementary, to bring you this freebie. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I love Debbie Miller's File Folder Schema lesson from Reading with Meaning. It does just that, activates the appropriate background knowledge for the text that will be read. Here's where my FREEBIE comes in, I created a handout that is similar to an anchor chart that we make when we first learn the strategy of activating, building and revising our schema. The handout can be made available for children to practice the strategy when reading their own informational text. Click on the picture below to download it from my Teacher's Notebook Store <a href="http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/teach1/schema-file-folder-graphic-organizer"><img height="320" src="http://www.teachersnotebook.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_item/shops/76079/4F4W3E-Slide1.jpg" width="247" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-46615215204083045752013-01-21T17:33:00.001-05:002013-01-21T17:34:43.091-05:00Best Picture Book & New Items Listed<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today was a great day spent with my son. We went to Monkey Bizness (our favorite indoor gym) and then finished up at Build a Bear. I love that place. What could be better than a $45 teddy bear- LOL!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm linking up with Teacher Treasure Hunter with my Best Picture Book pick of 2012. I love H.O.R.S.E by Christopher Myers. I first learned of this author by reading several of his father books when I taught middle school. His father is Walter Dean Myers-author of some of my most favorite adolescent novels. This book is so playful and changes the way we might play HORSE on the basketball court. Be sure to check out the linky party for some other great picks.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-25651804307234112692013-01-07T19:06:00.004-05:002013-01-07T19:06:41.752-05:00Common Core Resources<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One of the BIG parts of my job this year is supporting our teachers in implementing the common core standards. In Grades K/1 we are in full implementation and are making shifts in our instruction in Grades 2-5 towards implementation in the next two years. In all grades, we are considering the following 3 shifts in our instruction: </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Increase informational text reading</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I've found some "jackpot" websites over the past few weeks and I had to share them with you. You need to register for them, but it is FREE and worth it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 1)<a href="http://learnzillion.com/teacher/dashboard" target="_blank"> Learn Zillion</a> This website had teacher developed lessons for ELA and Math for each common core standard and incorporate technology. There resources right now are for Grades 3 and up, but K-2 will be added soon.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2.) <a href="http://www.edmodo.com/" target="_blank">Edmodo</a> I LOVE LOVE LOVE this website. Its like "facebook for teachers" Once you register for FREE search for the Basil Alignment Project. This site has taken many text from major reading series and have created text dependent questions to use with the text. What an awesome way to take your current resource and align it with common core. Use this code to join the group "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">etuyrm" </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you find these sites helpful. Please leave me a comment if you visited them or if you have any additional sites you have found helpful. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I just finished writing two Close Reading lessons with performance tasks for Kindergarten and 1st grade. These lessons include a close reading of text and a written response with a scoring rubric. One of the lessons uses the L20 "So Many Penguins" book from the Grade 1 Treasures series and the other uses an excerpt from "Fire! Fire!" by Gail Gibbons from the CCSS Text Exemplar list. I would LOVE it if a few of you wanted to try out the lessons. "Fire! Fire!" was written for Kindergarten and "So Many Penguins" for 1st grade. If you have the book and want to give the lesson a try, please comment below and I will email it to you. They will go into my TN store in a week or so. </span><br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-16021635422875343372013-01-02T16:51:00.003-05:002013-01-02T16:51:28.817-05:00January Currently<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello My Friends,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I realize that many of you headed back to work today after a relaxing Winter Break, but I am still off. We head back on Monday, Jan 7th! I am spending the day "un-decorating" the house, and hanging out with my son. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am linking up with Farley over at Oh Boy 4th Grade for January's Currently. Be sure to check her blog out to see what all of our fellow bloggers are up to.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My son received the "Blue One Eyed Monster" stompeezs for Christmas. If you don't know what they are, just check out any kids channel and you can see the infomercial. He insists on watching the informercial on You Tube and then acts it out. Very cute stuff!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am fortunate to be off until January 7th, but with that extra time I am feeling the responsibility of organizing my son's playroom to make way for all of his new toys. We went to IKEA yesterday and purchased some organizers, so I really have no choice. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My husband bought me a beautiful new ring to replace the wedding band that was snapped. Its a long story, but let's just say that my new ring is WELL WORTH THE WAIT! I can't wait to get it on my finger this Friday!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Organization of my son's playroom is just the first on my list. I really need to organize my life. My daily schedule gets away from me, I sometimes make two appointments for the same time and I always wait till the last minute to finish tasks. So, now that you know my biggest weakness, you can understand my resolution of organizing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, my one little word is ACHIEVE! Might be a little word, but it sure does carry a big meaning! I am focusing this year on achieving the things that I say I will. Starting with organizing and moving onto loosing some weight! </span><br />
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<span id="goog_1824702015"></span><span id="goog_1824702016"></span><br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-7905575916149405312012-12-31T22:23:00.002-05:002012-12-31T22:23:27.878-05:00Help Needed<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hello My Dear Friends,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As we ring in 2013 I am committed to renewing my blogging experience. These past two months have been difficult ones for me in terms of time. A move, a long visit from family, a birthday party for my sons, holiday travel, etc. I haven't been able to manage my time very well and this little blog of mine has been hit by all of that.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, what advice can you give to me. Do you have a blogging schedule? Maybe you post on particular days or commit one day to a particular topic. What are your secrets. I have so much I want to share and add to my TN store, but I can't seem to manage my time to well.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Looking forward to hearing from you!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cheers to a wonderful 2013 for all of you!</span><br />
<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-50125156155962416602012-12-16T09:21:00.003-05:002012-12-16T09:21:53.901-05:00Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On another note, I am saying goodbye to my baby boy in the morning and it is breaking my heart. I'm sure he will be fine here at home with my hubby, but I will miss him. I'm heading to Philadelphia until Sunday to join some of my very best friends at my 20th high school reunion (Oh boy! I just showed my age!). I am soooooo looking forward to it, but I already miss the little guy to pieces.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Oh yeah....this week we tried out some fellow bloggers products, and I've been meaning to post pics and blog about them. But, did I tell you that I spent Monday-Wednesday sick in bed? Great way to spend my fall break. So, be sure to check back next week!</span><br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-36176109557598645242012-11-18T08:00:00.001-05:002012-11-18T08:00:30.583-05:00One Proud Auntie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy Sunday! I woke up this morning a little happier knowing that I get to spend the entire week off with my little guy. I'm sure we will have lots to blog about as we are checking out some products from fellow bloggers this week. But today I want to share one of the many things that makes me a proud auntie.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Might seem like its not much, but what if I told you this was the work of my 4 year old niece, Ryan. That's right.....4 years old! She finished her art project early and her Pre-K teacher thought she would see if Ryan could do it. Well later that day, I received a voice mail from Ryan telling me what she had learned and that she wanted Aunt Stacy to help her with more Math. I love that she thinks I'm so smart just because I am a teacher. Although when she plays school, she never chooses to be Aunt Stacy. LOL!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Later that day, I got my Teacher's Notebook newsletter and saw that Annie Moffatt from <a href="http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Moffatt Girl</a>s had two Fall Freebies (Roll, Read and Color Sight Words and the Fall Math Pack). I told my sister about them and just a few minutes later they were printed out and Ryan was hard at work. Here she is in action!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She called me to tell me that she was coloring the leaves red, brown and gold, then she added "Well its really yellow, but I'm pretended they are golden!." She is sooo darn cute!</span><br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-2916887107888172562012-11-12T07:28:00.000-05:002012-11-12T07:28:51.194-05:00My Top 10<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy Monday! Today I have the day off in honor of Veteran's Day. This day is very important in my family as we are so proud of my father for his service to our country and his time serving in Vietnam. Although yesterday was Veteran's Day, today and every day is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude to those who have and are serving our country.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of gratitude, I am linking up with Storie for her awesome linky party. Click on the button below to check out her blog and the other bloggers who have linked up.</span><br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-3602347685035515902012-11-10T17:05:00.001-05:002012-11-10T17:05:46.902-05:00CCSS & Close Reading Lesson Plan<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wow! It has been a LONG few weeks. I am so sad to see my parents leave, but it has been great having them here and I decided that when they were here I was committing my time to them once I was home from school. Therefore.....no blogging was happening! But I have missed you:)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One thing we emphasize is that ELA Standards #1 and #10 as "Power Standards" because they are present in just about every lesson. We are implementing a 3 Day "Close Reading" model where we use Text Dependent questions to read and revisit a complex text and end with a Performance Task.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We used the book Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant. I just love that book at this time of year, but usually use it to teach about using descriptive words in Writing. But this time we focused on character development and setting impact. The questions we asked were focused on identifying the words the author uses to describe the character and setting and also how the illustrator's pictures add to the meaning.</span><br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-16933008312992987682012-10-29T21:45:00.003-04:002012-10-29T21:45:33.967-04:00Quick Post<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hello My Friends,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I feel like I have neglected my blog. But, my parents have been in town so every moment I am not at school I've been spending time with them. We've been having a blast. They are leaving on Saturday so we are trying to get some fun in before they go.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am very excited for Halloween and to take my little guy trick-or-treating. He is the cutest "Diego" ever- he even has his own "baby Jaguar" to tag along with him. I am currently running a "Halloween Sale" at my TN store. Check it out for some discounted items. Click on the pic below to take you there!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Today is my Friday....no school tomorrow. But, my day will begin with a visit to the dentist for my almost 3 year old. I might be wishing that I was pulling my own teeth out after that visit- LOL!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So, this week I have been Boo'd TIMES 2! How fun is that. Check it out- today I'm responding to the first "BOO!" (Is that how you would say it? )The first one came from Latoya over at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/teach1/halloween-themed-writing-paper%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.teachersnotebook.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_item/shops/76079/UX2CKT-Slide1.png%22%3E%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">Flying into First</a>- check her out if you haven't already done so! Her blog is growing so very fast!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">How has a week gone by and I have not posted a thing? Even worse....I have missed so many of your posts. So, I am going to make up for it by offering some Halloween Themed Writing Paper to you! Just click on the pic below for the free download! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I have been busy getting ready for my parents to visit from Pennsylvania. We are excited to have them stay with us for the next several weeks. The little guy can't wait to see his grandparents and their dog that is joining them!
We spent the day at Chuck E Cheese for one of Frankie's classmates 3rd birthday party. He had a blast and slept for 3.5 hours when he got home. So, that is going to make for a very LONG evening for mommy and daddy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Ok...off to stalk some of your blogs to see what I have missed!</span>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-61191580878708173762012-10-05T21:40:00.003-04:002012-10-05T21:42:05.025-04:00Currently and another Freebie!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Happy Friday Friends.</i></span><br />
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Just a quick post to link up to Lisa's Freebie Flashback party! Here is my Owl Themed Behavior/Incentive Charts. So much you can do with them. Hope you enjoy! And don't forget to check out the other bloggers who linked up!
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">My exhaustion is why I am loving Lisa's linky part over at Learning is Something to Treasure. She is sponsoring the Flashback Freebie linky party. A bunch of bloggers are sure to link up and share a variety of their freebies over the week. Many of you know I have an obsession with owls. So, I am brining your attention back to my very first freebie, which is a set of owl- theme Daily Five posters.</span><br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425686450584015002noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329317432727902717.post-7750305097152010432012-09-30T09:37:00.000-04:002012-09-30T09:44:51.923-04:00Fall Sale and Give Aways<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can you believe it is the last day of September???? Well I am excited for sure. My favorite month is October and we spent yesterday getting our house ready for the fall! My little guy sure does love pumpkins (or puntkins) as he calls them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">To celebrate the start of my favorite month, I am running a 30% off sale over at my Teacher's Notebook shop. Click on the pic below to take you there. I just uploaded a Halloween themed reading graphic organizer set and also included a plain version of each organizer for those that prefer to use them that way or so that you can use them after October is over!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">And don't forget about this great giveaway! Head over to Amy's blog and be sure to enter. 20 Teacher bloggers have donated prizes and you can also win a $25 LOFT gift card- to start your fall wardrobe!</span></div>
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