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Monday Made It – Welcome Sign

Monday Made It – Welcome Sign

July 9, 2012

I finished another project and I’m really happy with how it turned out.  I wanted to make a new welcome sign for my classroom.  Here is what I came up with: This project was made using my Cricut, scrapbook paper, and glue stick.  Each circle has a diameter of about 4.5 in.  I plan to place them in an arch on my… Read More

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Guided Math – Chapter 6

July 5, 2012

Guided Math Chapter 6 – Supporting Guided Math with Math Workshop Hosted by: Reaching for the Top and Barrow’s Hodgepodge This chapter had my text-to-text connections running into overdrive.  There are so many similarities between the way I currently run Daily 5 in my classroom and the way I envision running Guided Math & Math Workshop.  While stamina is a… Read More

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How-To Writing and Another Award

How-To Writing and Another Award

July 1, 2012

One of the writing genres I enjoy teaching in second grade is procedural writing (aka – How-To Writing).  I’ve been working to update my writing files, beginning with my How-To Writing unit.  I also saw that Ginger over at Ginger Snaps had a post about an upcoming How-To Writing Unit. I don’t know about you, but I am excited to… Read More

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Guided Math – Chapter 5

June 29, 2012

It’s that time again 🙂  Guided Math Chapter 5: Using Guided Math with Small Groups Hosted by: Pitner’s Potpourri and Toad-ally Exceptional Learners This chapter focuses on the following: Advantages & Disadvantages to Small-Group Instruction Effective Uses of Small-Group Instruction Forming & Organizing Small Groups Teaching a Guided Math Lesson with a Small Group I have always used small group… Read More

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Classroom Library Labels

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… Read More

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It’s Math T.I.M.E.

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… Read More

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I love that there are so many great children’s b I love that there are so many great children’s books out there to help kids identify their emotions AND learn how they can work through these big feelings. Today I want to share two that specifically address anger.

Ravi’s Roar (Big Bright Feelings)
@bloomsburychildrens
Ravi is the smallest in his family, which isn’t a big deal. But one day at the park, he realizes his arms won’t reach the monkey bars, no one wants to play hide-and-seek, and he’s too little to ride the big slide. Ravi is so mad that he can’t control his temper and turns into a tiger! Can Ravi learn to work through this anger so he doesn’t hurt others?

I Am a Tornado
@simonkids
Tornado is big, spins fast, and is carving a huge path of destruction. Could he be upset? Cow has been caught up in all of it, but that might be a good thing. After all, Cow is a good listener and his calming presence is exactly what Tornado needs. #SimonKidsCrew

These must-read SEL books would be a great addition to add to your classroom, school, or home library! What are some other books about anger that you would recommend?
Snuck off to the library today to restock our shel Snuck off to the library today to restock our shelf. I love that our local librarians never bat an eye when they see me filling up a bag of books. I mean, if this were a bookstore, this would easily cost over $250!😳 

Which titles from this #libraryhaul would you check out?
LET’S CELEBRATE 🎉 with books, of course😉 LET’S CELEBRATE 🎉

with books, of course😉

Do you love a good chance to celebrate? I do, but I tend to forget about special days throughout the year.🤷🏼‍♀️

Here are two books that feature special holidays, but also recognize that an average, ordinary day can be worth celebrating, too! Swipe to take a peek inside!

Have you read either of these books yet?

Every Day’s a Holiday
✏️Stef Wade
🎨Husna Aghniya
@runningpresskids

National Regular Average Ordinary Day
✏️Lisa Katzenberger
🎨Barbara Bakos
@penguinkids
Books are a wonderful way to connect with kids of Books are a wonderful way to connect with kids of all ages. One thing I love is finding books that make my kids get a case of the giggles. No matter how many times we have read these books, my kids still can’t help but LOL!😂😂😂

Which books give your kids the giggles?

Featured Books:
💜 The Book with No Pictures 
💙 Llama Destroys the World
🩵 Interrupting Chicken
💚 The Panda Problem
💛 Parfait, Not Parfait!
🧡 Neck & Neck
🩷 How to Feed Your Parents
Sometimes a book comes along and I don’t think t Sometimes a book comes along and I don’t think twice before I press Add to Cart. This is one of those books and I think you’ll love it, too!💙

In this story, a family spends the day at the beach. One boy builds a sandcastle while his brothers play soccer nearby. When their ball crushes the sandcastle, it stirs up a variety of emotions. Dad sits down to help the boy acknowledge, name, and process his feelings. 

“Your feelings are yours - each one is okay.
What you’re feeling today may soon go away.
Listen to your emotions - learn how to name them.
Then you’ll know better how to explain them.”

The message that it’s perfectly normal to have a wide range of feelings is one that boys need to hear more often. Pete Oswald has paired his rhyming text beautifully with detailed illustrations that only enhance this must-read book!💙 Swipe to take a peek inside.

Have you read this one yet?

The Noise Inside Boys: A Story About Big Feelings 
✏️🎨 Pete Oswald
@randomhousekids
“Life is better with friends. They make the good “Life is better with friends. They make the good times better and the tough times easier to bear.” Unknown

What do you love to do when you’re with your friends? If you are anything like me, it’s not about WHAT you do, but WHO you spend your time with. That’s just one reason I was drawn to Nothing’s Wrong.

In this story, Anders and Jeff are headed out for a picnic. After baking the most delicious apple pie, Anders discovers it was ruined by the rain. Worried it will spoil their outing, Anders pretends that nothing’s wrong, but Jeff gets the sense that his friend isn’t being honest. 
 
Should he give his friend space? 
Should he check in with his friend?
Should he help him out?
Or should he just be there by his side?

How can Jeff be a good friend if he doesn’t know what his friend might need?

This book combines laugh-out-loud humor with a heartwarming message about true friendship. It reminds readers that even when nothing seems to go right, a good friend will be there for you at the end of the day. 

Nothing’s Wrong
✏️ Jory John
🎨 Erin Kraan 

Thank you to @mackidsbooks for sharing this book with my family!❤️ 

#NothingsWrongBook
✏️I don’t know what to write! Have you hear ✏️I don’t know what to write!

Have you heard that one before? It happens. Kids get writer’s block. When they do, they will need some inspiration to get back on track. I like to use books and I have a new one I think you’ll love!

Birdie usually has no problem creating masterpieces. However, as the end of the school year gets closer, she’s struggling to get creative.

Have no fear, the Storytellers are here!

Soon, Birdie’s school supplies hatch a plan to spark wonder, build curiosity, and inspire new ideas. Will this plan get Birdie’s creative juices flowing, or will she be defeated yet again by her nemesis, the blank page?

This book would be a great addition to your writing mentor texts. It celebrates that kids are surrounded by inspiration and encourages them to begin with wonder.

Have you read this one yet?

The Storytellers Rule
✏️🎨Christy Mandin 
@harperkids

#thestorytellersrule

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