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Guided Math – Chapter 5

June 29, 2012

It's that time again :)  Guided MathChapter 5: Using Guided Math with Small GroupsHosted by: Pitner's Potpourri and Toad-ally Exceptional LearnersThis chapter focuses on the following:Advantages & Disadvantages to Small-Group InstructionEffective Uses of Small-Group InstructionForming & Organizing Small GroupsTeaching a Guided Math Lesson with a Small GroupI have always used small group instruction for reading.  It just never made sense to me to use one book with a second grade classroom whose reading levels vary from ... read more

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Classroom Library Labels

June 27, 2012

I finally finished updating my classroom library labels.  They have been created using blue, green, and purple backgrounds.  Click on the picture to get these labels from my TpT store:This file contains book tub labels with pictures. You will receive 90+ labels in all three colors. The labels I made are targeted towards the primary grade levels, but I have also included blank labels for you to personalize for your own classroom library. Some of the labels include:Series books (Magic Tree House, Black Lagoon, etc.)Popular Characters ... read more

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It’s Math T.I.M.E.

June 27, 2012

I have been playing around with different ideas for math workshop for a few weeks now.  I saw this idea on Pinterest.  It comes from Cassie at Adventures in Teaching.  To read more about how she uses BUILD in her classroom, click here.Since this will be my first year trying Guided Math & Math Workshop, I wanted to simplify things.  Here is what I have so far.  I would love to hear your thoughts on this one.(squiggle frame courtesy of From the Pond: http://frompond.blogspot.com)T - Teacher (guided math lesson)I - ... read more

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Guided Math – Chapter 4

June 24, 2012

Guided Math - Chapter 4Using Guided Math with the Whole Classis being hosted bySweet Seconds and Once Upon a Teaching Blog"Whole-class instruction provides teachers with a quick method of presenting information to all students.  Everyone receives the same information...at the same time." (Laney Sammons)At the beginning of a unit, I post our learning targets in the classroom.  I open up a discussion with the students about what they already know and what questions/concerns they have about the learning targets (I feel this is kind of ... read more

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Number of the Day Worksheets & Writing Mini-Offices

June 22, 2012

After my last post about Guided Math, I received numerous e-mails and  comments asking about the Number of the Day worksheets.  I have to point out that I did NOT create these sheets and for many of them, I do not have the original source.  Therefore, I feel bad about sending them off as files.  Instead, I went back on Pinterest and did a search.  Here are links to some of the ones I found there:Number Detectives (gr. 3-5) by Katie @ Queen of the First Grade JungleNumber of the Day @ Lori's PageMagic Numeral @ E is for ... read more

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Guided Math – Chapter 3

June 20, 2012

Guided Math - Chapter 3 Using Math Warm-Ups in Guided Mathis being hosted by:My Second Sense and Making it a a Middle School TeacherIt's not too late to join in on this book study.  Even if you don't have a copy of the book, check out what others are saying, ask questions, and leave a comment if you have an idea or suggestion."No matter how [students] feel as they arrive, they are here to learn, and we are here to teach them.  As we plan our lessons, we ask ourselves how we can stimulate their curiosity, motivate them, guide them, ... read more

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Guided Math – Chapter 2

June 15, 2012

Guided Math, Chapter 2 - Using Guided Math to Create a Classroom Environment of NumeracyIn this chapter, Sammons discusses various elements for a successful math classroom.  Here are some of those elements:- Large Group Area- Small Group Area- Workshop Area- Manipulatives- Calendars- Problem of the Day/Week- Word Wall or Vocabulary Display- Math Journals- Class-Made Charts- Math LiteratureSome of these elements I have already had in place with a lot of success.  I already have designated spaces for whole group and small group reading ... read more

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Guided Math – Chapter 1

June 15, 2012

Are you involved in the Guided Math Book Study?  If not, head on over to Primary Inspired to get more info.  I just got my hands on a copy of Guided Math yesterday so I'm a few days behind the book study group and trying to catch up.  I finished Chapter 1 and have some lingering thoughts and questions.  At the end of Chapter 1 there is a Review and Reflect section.  I'll start there:Think of the way you currently teach mathematics.1.  What aspects of it are successful?2. What aspects of it trouble you?My district ... read more

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Two New Freebies & Project Updates

June 12, 2012

Today I began putting my clip chart together.  I have each of the sections mounted on black paper, but I still need to measure out the colored papers so they overlap correctly.  I began working on my weekly behavior recording sheets and family letter about the new system, too.  My classroom library is still a work in progress.  I have finished my book inventory and have started working on my basket/tub labels.  That should take awhile...In the meantime, I have two more freebies I wanted to share with all of ... read more

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Math Workshop & Guided Math

June 3, 2012

I recently spoke with a friend about the possibilities of trying a math workshop approach in the classroom.  My district uses Everyday Math.  While I love the idea of really reaching my math students at their instructional levels, I can't wrap my brain around exactly how this would all tie together with Everyday Math. Tonight I was looking around at other blogs and I stopped over at Primary Inspired.  She mentioned that several bloggers were getting together to do a book study on Guided Math.  This seems like a great (and safe) place to dive ... read more

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This book is SLOTHSOME! 🦥 In fact, I’ve sha This book is SLOTHSOME! 🦥 

In fact, I’ve shared it before!

The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down follows Amy, who has the speediest family in town. They speed through work, chores, meals, and more. One day Amy brings a sloth home. That’s when things start to change slowly….
v e r y  s l o w l y!

Suddenly Amy has time to share what happened during the day and the family has time to talk to their neighbors. More importantly, they have time to just be together.❤️

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🍂🍁 FALL 🍁🍂 Summer has come to an end. 🍂🍁 FALL 🍁🍂

Summer has come to an end.
Not only is it time to put all of the bright summer things away, but it’s also time to swap out our seasonal books. Here are just a few of my favorites. I’d love to hear which  books you love to share this time of year!

How are you feeling about fall?
🍁 Ready for it!
☀️ Hanging on to summer a bit longer.

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We just added this new book to our library and I t We just added this new book to our library and I think you’re going to love it, too!

Meet Mazie McGear, a girl who loves to engineer! Whenever she finds a problem, she turns on her imagination and then starts drawing and building. 

Hungry dog?
Mazie creates The Food-o-Matic! 

Heavy boxes need moving?
Here comes the Roly-Ramp!

Sleepy Sibling?
Try The Waker-Upper Rocket Machine!
(P.S. Mazie’s brother is NOT a fan 🤣)

And when the dog gets stuck on the roof, the whole family joins in on the invention action!

This book would be a great addition to your STEM/STEAM book collection. It is sure to inspire future engineers and problem solvers to find out-of-the box solutions to their everyday lives. The dynamic illustrations also include a fun, fold-out spread along with a quick guide to Mazie’s six simple machines. Swipe to take a peek inside!

Mazie’s Amazing Machines
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“Even the smallest can help make the biggest cha “Even the smallest can help make the biggest change.”

In this story, the smallest turtles have always climbed on top of the biggest turtles to reach the freshest fruit. The big turtles would eat the fallen berries which were often sour and rotten. It’s just the way it’s always been. But Littlest Turtle doesn’t think that’s fair, so he makes a plan to change the way things are done. But can he get the rest of the turtles to agree?

This new picture book shares an important message about using your voice to speak up for what is fair and right. Swipe to take a peek inside!

Have you read this one yet?
Where were the picture book biographies when I was Where were the picture book biographies when I was growing up? Sharing the stories of others through picture books offers kids a glimpse into the accomplishments and lives of others in an engaging and meaningful way. It allows kids to see the potential of big dreams, hard work, and overcoming obstacles, while also helping them broaden their knowledge of the world around them. And when kids connect with the person whose story is being told, they are bound to find even more books about them to learn more. 

Here are three new picture book biographies to check out. Thank you to the publishers for these #gifted copies!  Swipe to take a peek inside each book.

💚 Queen of Leaves: The Story of Botanist Ynes Mexia
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🧡 A Curious Mind and a Very Big Heart: The Story of Designer and Innovator Sara Little Turnbull 
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💜 Friend of Numbers: The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Have you read about these fascinating people yet? 
What are some of your favorite picture book biographies?

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Just because my kids are back in school doesn’t Just because my kids are back in school doesn’t mean our trips to the library have stopped. Here’s what came home on our latest visit. Let me know which titles catch your eye!
“The perfect reader (let’s say that’s you) d “The perfect reader (let’s say that’s you) drinks in the words and together you make a special kind of magic.”

When kids connect with books - whether it’s the characters, the genre, the plot twists, or something else entirely - it feels like a whole new magical world has opened. And all of that magic is on display in this beautifully written and illustrated book that follows one book’s journey through the hands of many different readers.

Have you read this one yet?

The Story of a Book
✏️ Joy McCullough @jmcwrites 
🎨 Devon Holzwarth @devonholzwarth 
📚 Atheneum Books @simonandschuster 

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