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Laminator Love

Laminator Love

August 7, 2013

I went back to school shopping.  No, it wasn’t for new clothes.  I bought a new laminator and I am giddy with excitement.  Please tell me I’m not alone in getting excited about things like this (please). My Laminator Here is my new little toy – a Scotch Thermal Laminator. So, what does a teacher who just received a present in… Read More

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Roll & Cover Gameboards

February 11, 2013

One of the word work games my kids enjoy playing is roll and cover.  It is a lot like Bingo.  I teach my students three ways to play: 1-player, 2-player, and small group.  In the game, a student rolls a die.  There is a chart at the top of the page that tells the student what each number means.  The… Read More

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Making Words in 2nd Grade

Making Words in 2nd Grade

September 19, 2012

We have been  able to fit word study into our schedule for two consecutive days!  I recently picked up this book and the kids are enjoying the activities. Right now, we are doing the lessons whole class with a pocket chart.  Eventually, I will have students doing the activities at their desk with their own set of letters.  If you have… 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… Read More

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Science Units & -ing Word Sort

May 26, 2012

I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend.  I’m glad so many of you were able to check out my classroom rewards freebie.  I appreciate the feedback I have received by e-mail, comments on this blog, and commments at my TpT store.  While I continue to add more and more projects to my plate this summer, I am reminded… Read More

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Words Their Way and Spelling Scope & Sequence

May 20, 2012

What does spelling look like in your classroom?  If you have an adopted spelling curriculum, are you following it? Do you find that the scope and sequence meets the needs of your students? I’ve just started looking into Words Their Way: The prices for all of the books can add up quickly!  I want to make sure the investment is worth it, so here… Read More

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Another trip to the library? Sounds like a good id Another trip to the library? Sounds like a good idea to me! Which of these titles would you read first?
One thing we’re doing this summer is reading all One thing we’re doing this summer is reading alllll the books (big shocker, I know 😉). My kids love funny books, so I thought it was time to introduce them to Those Darn Squirrels!⁣
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This book follows Old Man Fookwire, a grump who likes painting pictures of the birds near his home. As the weather starts to get colder, he is determined to keep the birds close by, so he fills his backyard with bird feeders.  Soon the birds flock to the feeders, but so do the squirrels. The story takes a humorous turn as the grumpy old man faces off against some clever, but mischievous squirrels. Can you guess who comes out on top?⁣
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Do you love reading funny books? Drop me the title of your favorite funny book below.⁣
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#thosedarnsquirrels #funnybooksforkids #kidlit #picturebooks
Our library’s summer reading challenge has offic Our library’s summer reading challenge has officially started, which means my kids are asking for more frequent trips to swap out their books. That means I get more time to browse the picture books. Here’s what I brought home on our latest trip. Do you spy a favorite book or a new title that catches your eye?
When you feel angry, you might notice your face ge When you feel angry, you might notice your face getting hot, your jaw clenching, your belly tightening, your fists balling, or your heart pounding. Recognizing anger is often easier than understanding the true cause behind it. And if you think it’s hard for adults, imagine how confusing it is for kids! I want to share a new SEL book for kids that focuses on identifying and managing anger.⁣
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The students at Sunnyvale Elementary carry a lot in their backpacks - including some things you can’t see quite so well, like big feelings and confusing emotions. Today, one fiery red book keeps spilling out and exploding onto everyone: ANGER! It’s time for the kids to use their best detective skills to figure out what’s underneath those angry feelings.⁣
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“Anger is tricky that way. It tries to protect us from uncomfortable feelings by making us feel strong and in control…”⁣
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Hello, Anger will be released on Thursday 6/2. If you preorder the book through NCYI by June 1st, you can grab a FREE resource bundle to pair with it. Visit helloanger.com to learn more. Thank you to @nationalcenterforyouthissues and @jessicasinarski for sharing this book with my family!⁣
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Mabel’s family just gave her the best news ever Mabel’s family just gave her the best news ever - she gets to choose the new family pet! She selects an elephant! 🐘 Mabel is thrilled that her new pet gives big hugs, the best rides, and even has a built-in slide. But when the elephant tramples through the garden and sits on her mom, Mom says, “NOT THAT PET! Choose something SMALLER!” That’s when Mabel chooses ants. 🐜🐜🐜⁣
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It isn’t long before the ants cause problems for another family member and Mabel is left to swap them out for something new. However, with each new pet comes new problems. The animals are too smelly🦨, too scary🕷, too wriggly🪱, and even too prickly🦔. That’s when Mabel comes up with an idea for the PERFECT pet. Will her family agree? The ending might just surprise you!⁣
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What kind of animal would make you say, “NOT THAT PET!”?⁣
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#notthatpet #petbooksforkids @candlewickpress
Library Haul 📚⁣ ⁣ Here’s what came home w Library Haul 📚⁣
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Here’s what came home with us on our most recent visit. Do you spy a favorite story in the stack or a new title that catches your eye?⁣
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#libraryday #everydayislibraryday #libraryhaul #librarybooks #librarystack
Whether you’ve been actively working on mindfuln Whether you’ve been actively working on mindfulness with your kids or looking to get started, I have a book I think you’re going to love! ⁣
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Happy: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness gently encourages readers to slow down, explore their emotions, and take the time to notice the beautiful world that surrounds them. The illustrations complement the poetic text beautifully and I love that there are little reminders tucked in throughout the story for students to practice mindfulness. Swipe to take a peek inside.⁣
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How do you help your kids practice mindfulness?⁣
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#mindfulnessbooksforkids #kidlit #picturebooks #selbooksforkids #socialemotionallearning

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