tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51154689172547905372024-03-06T19:34:53.408-08:00JB CreationsMaking Learning Fun!JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-33325031919058686782024-01-21T17:04:00.000-08:002024-01-21T17:04:11.665-08:00<b>TEXT STRUCTURE:</b> The very title of this topic can make the most seasoned teacher cringe a little. I’m not sure what it is exactly about this topic that makes so many teachers-present company included-shudder just a little, but it does every year!<div><br /></div><div>Maybe it has to do with the fact that it’s like 5 mini topics that the students have to be aware of in order to distinguish between them? Perhaps it has to do with the fact that it’s another one of those more “inferred” skills that is often hidden in complex text? Or maybe that there’s often more than one structure imbedded in a story?
Nevertheless, it remains a pretty big standard in upper elementary that must be covered. </div><div><br /></div><div>In order to tackle this challenging topic, I decided to take all of my material and organize it into a 3 week period of time using the “I do, We do, You do” model of instruction. </div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The "I do, We do, You do" instructional model is a teaching approach that follows a structured progression of learning activities. In the "I do" phase, the teacher demonstrates a new concept or skill, providing a clear example for students to observe. This is followed by the "We do" phase, where students participate in guided practice with the teacher, receiving support and feedback as they apply the newly introduced information. Finally, in the "You do" phase, students independently practice and apply the knowledge or skills they have acquired. This model aims to gradually shift responsibility from the teacher to the students, fostering a progressive and interactive learning experience.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Week 1: (I do) </div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>I introduce the idea of text structure through a Khan Academy video. Link <a href="https://youtu.be/D0YUpfLofgQ">HERE</a>! </li><li>I spend each day this week going over a specific structure focusing on key words,
purpose, and examples as a whole group. There are some great flip books available on
TPT that provide great background information on each structure and can provide a great
point of reference moving forward.</li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div>Week 2: (we do)</div><div><br /></div><div>After students have a good grasp of each text structure, it’s time to start identifying them
within actual texts. We accomplish this through repeated practice in the following
ways: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span> </span><span> </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Text-Structure-Jeopardy-Game-for-Intermediate-Grades-3638061">Text Structure Jeopardy</a></li><li><span> </span><span> </span><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Text-Structure-4-Corners-Game-1162294">Text Structure 4 Corners Game</a></li><li><span> </span><span> </span>Text Structure
Match it game </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Week 3: (you do) </div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>By this week, we want to assess, both informally and formally, how students are
progressing. To get an individual measure on each student’s progress, we have them
complete the following independently: <span>*</span>Text Structure task cards (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TEXT-STRUCTURE-Digital-Task-Cards-for-Google-Drive-3634267">digital</a> or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Text-Structure-Scoot-Task-Card-Review-Game-4th-5th-grade-3005366">paper/pencil</a>)</li><li>After looking at their scores, I continue to
either extend their learning through following: *<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-BOOM-Task-Cards-Identifying-Text-Structure-5349758">Text Structure BOOM Cards set</a> or pull back individual
small groups to re-do some of the “practice” activities found in week </li><li>Finally, we have
them take a final assessment. (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TEXT-STRUCTURE-Google-Form-Assessment-7769719"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Digital</span></a> or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Text-Structure-Assessment-1139039">paper/pencil</a>)</li></ol><div>I hope this gives you some ideas about how to go about structuring your text structure unit! (see what I did there??) As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have further questions or comments regarding this topic or anything in general!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>:) Jennifer</div><div><br /></div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-48298288567513308312023-07-26T04:54:00.000-07:002023-07-26T04:54:22.024-07:00Cleaning up your DIGITAL classroom!<div>Although cleaning is not my favorite task, I LOVE the accomplished feeling I get when I really tackle a big project. It may be easier to see if that takes place in an actual physical space, but in today's world, cleaning up your digital life can be just as rewarding! </div><div><br /></div>Cleaning up and organizing Google Drive for teachers is essential for efficient file management and easy access to resources. I recently spent some time this summer working on this in order to start the year on a fresh page! Here are ten top tips I've gathered to help you achieve this: <div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">1) Delete Unnecessary Files</span>: Begin by removing any outdated or irrelevant files that you no longer need. This will free up space and reduce clutter. I was surprised at how many things I had saved that I would never use again!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">2) Use Google's Search and Filter Options</span>: Google Drive has powerful search and filter options that allow you to quickly locate files. Utilize keywords, file types, or dates to find what you need easily. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">3) Create Folders with a Clear Hierarchy</span>: Establish a folder structure that makes sense for your needs. Consider creating folders for each subject, grade level, or project, and subfolders for specific topics or units. I like to get as specific as possible with this!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">4) Use Descriptive Folder Names</span>: Give your folders meaningful names to ensure you can identify their content at a glance. Avoid vague names like "Miscellaneous" or "Random." </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">5) Color-Code Folders</span>: Google Drive allows you to assign colors to folders. Use this feature to visually distinguish different subjects or prioritize folders based on importance. This is probably my favorite feature! Just because I love using color in my own life to organize!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">6) Utilize the "Star" and "Priority" Features</span>: Star important files and folders or mark them as "Priority" to access them quickly from the left-hand sidebar. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">7) Keep a "To-Be-Filed" Folder</span>: This is another game changing tip! Sometimes, you may be in a hurry and not able to place a file in its proper folder immediately. Maintain a "To-Be-Filed" folder as a temporary holding place, and make time to sort these files later. The important thing is to remember to go back!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">8) Use Add-ons and Extensions</span>: Explore Google Workspace Marketplace for add-ons and extensions that can help you automate tasks, improve organization, and streamline workflows. I need to do this next! </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">9) Collaborate and Share Wisely</span>: Encourage colleagues to organize their Drive effectively and establish shared folders for collaborative projects. Set clear permissions to avoid accidental changes or deletions.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">10) Regular Maintenance</span>: Cleaning up Google Drive should be an ongoing process. Schedule regular clean-up sessions to remove outdated files, archive completed projects, and ensure your folder structure remains organized. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #fcff01;">Bonus Tip</span>: Consider using tools like Google Classroom to manage assignments, class materials, and communication with students. Google Classroom integrates with Google Drive, making file organization more seamless.
By following these tips, you can keep your Google Drive clutter-free, well-organized, and optimize your workflow as a teacher.
</div><div><br /></div><div>I'd love to hear from you! What are your favorite tips when organizing your digital teacher life? Please share!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Teaching!</div><div>:) Jen</div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-44587186353139774952023-06-21T05:12:00.000-07:002023-06-21T05:12:13.370-07:00<p> Have you ever felt like there just isn’t enough time to teach everything that</p><p>needs to be covered? When I first began teaching 4th grade Social Studies and</p><p>Language Arts, I was definitely overwhelmed with this feeling! I felt like I was</p><p>constantly leaving something out and just struggled with how to do a better job</p><p>at balancing all of the content. </p><p><br /></p><p>It was about that time that my teaching partner </p><p>and I stumbled upon the concept of integration. We were “in between” series in</p><p>Language Arts and decided to try teaching all of our standards through the use</p><p>of novels. As we carefully selected our first one to try, we were both shocked</p><p>at how effortlessly so many language arts standards could be introduced,</p><p>reviewed, or practiced in just one chapter of a good, old fashioned novel</p><p>written on an upper elementary reading level! </p><p><br /></p><p>We decided to take it one step further and choose a book that would also cover </p><p>our social studies standards. After analyzing several recommended books, we </p><p>decided to go with Frindle by Andrew Clements. This novel clearly had a </p><p>great economics connection and we felt confident that we could engage our </p><p>students through this story in order to help them understand the economic </p><p>standards. Wow! We had no idea how effective this method of teaching </p><p>would be! The kids LOVED reading the story about Nick and his friends </p><p>inventing a new word. They understood concepts like supply and demand, </p><p>entrepreneurship, patents, opportunity costs, needs vs wants, and so many </p><p>others as real life examples literally were right in front of them on the </p><p>pages of this wonderful story! </p><p><br /></p><p>In addition, we were also able to introduce our language arts</p><p>standards of character traits and actions, perspective and point of view, and</p><p>making inferences. To top that off, our grammar and vocabulary lessons were all</p><p>based on words pulled from the book to make it more meaningful and connected</p><p>for the students. We spent about 5 weeks on that initial integrated unit of study,</p><p>and we’ve never looked back! </p><p><br /></p><p>Every unit we teach now surrounds a chunk of our</p><p>social studies standards and is supported by the language arts skills that we</p><p>need to cover. Today, the amount of skills we can cover in 90 minutes</p><p>incredible. And, it’s all so connected for the kids! Here is a list of 4th grade</p><p>novels and topics we cover and connect through this integrated model of</p><p>teaching:</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <b>Frindle by Andrew Clements: Economics </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> Who was Magellan by Sydelle Kramer: New World Exploration</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth G Speare: </b></span><b style="color: #2b00fe;">Native Americans </b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> George Washington’s Socks by Elvira Woodruff: American Revolution </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> Who was Thomas Edison by Margaret Frith: Inventors </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz: Pioneer: Westward Movement</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p>I can’t recommend this way of teaching enough! It will truly bring the magic and</p><p>love of literatures back into your teaching!</p><div><br /></div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-38819195983862093672023-02-26T13:38:00.001-08:002023-02-26T13:38:04.525-08:00A "SWEET" Test Prep Activity!Sometimes I think the hardest part of "TEST PREP" season is getting the buy-in from the students. WE know it's important, but to them I'm sure it just feels like more boring review activities. Because of this, I decided to develop a true challenge for them (and I included ice cream!) <div><br /></div><div> In a nutshell, my Test Prep Sundae Challenge is designed to foster a sense of competition WITHIN each student to do their very best. At each stage of review, they will be rewarded with a different component for building their ultimate ice cream sundae. I've made the review activities using Google Forms so they can be quickly assessed, easily administered multiple times, and also improve students' on line technology skills. </div><div><br /></div><div> This program is designed to foster a sense of self competition. Thanks to the Google Form platform, students are able to retake the 6 different tests as many times as needed to achieve a desired outcome. The focus is not on comparing their performance to others around them but, rather, to challenge themselves to grow from their own performance attempts. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUJGX_ylbsn8YG4v9QjkoXDeI2fIAETKE9zlYPyFZ9DDDPtGSwBMpUbcDvPmuWUSEmW9OX_14B6vkLfaCNrHIn79Eu8T2lvTG8SfeFsPGdTh9mKzVJMHnwFrKadt_AVMT4KtmpPPtGM0aSudawGO1OYmv6D3VE5ereP6axK5RUuNkl4ZGEckfoUn4/s720/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUJGX_ylbsn8YG4v9QjkoXDeI2fIAETKE9zlYPyFZ9DDDPtGSwBMpUbcDvPmuWUSEmW9OX_14B6vkLfaCNrHIn79Eu8T2lvTG8SfeFsPGdTh9mKzVJMHnwFrKadt_AVMT4KtmpPPtGM0aSudawGO1OYmv6D3VE5ereP6axK5RUuNkl4ZGEckfoUn4/w320-h240/Slide1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Here is how I implement it: </div><div>√ At the beginning of my test prep “season” I send home a parent letter. This will not only inform parents of the nature of the activity linked to test prep, but give parents a chance to feel involved by providing needed materials for the activity. </div><div><br /></div><div> √ I then set my date for the reward sundae party and post it for students to see. I usually leave about 6 weeks leading up to the test to get the most out of this and build anticipation. I'm always amazed by their level of excitement and commitment to meeting this challenge!
</div><div><br /></div><div>√ I create a schedule that works best for my class each year. Usually following a 6 week period of time; I focus on 1 test per week. I pass out the sundae skill builder chart and go over it with students. This is where they can set individual goals. I then provide the link and time to perform the first task (Literature Test Prep #1) (*all links are provided in a zip file for all 6 tests!) </div><div><br /></div><div>√ After all students have taken the first test, I access their responses and share with them. Students fill in their first attempt on their chart. I differentiate my expectations based on student ability. For example, some students need to achieve an 80% on the first try to get the “large bowl”, and other students may need to earn a 70%. It can individualized however it works best for you and your students! </div><div><br /></div><div>√ Based on student results, I provide needed intervention the remainder of the week. This can be done in many different ways. I have found the most effective method to be simply printing a copy of the google form assessment and making copies for each student. I project a copy of it on my smart board and we discuss test taking strategies as we go through the test together. If I see a specific skill is really causing some students trouble, I may develop a quick re-teaching mini lesson for that skill. For students who achieved their desired goal on the first try, I assign them free, on-line games to further practice skills at their level.
</div><div><br /></div><div>√ Re-Assess:
Due to the nature of the assessments (Google Forms), students are able to retake the same assessment multiple times. They will fill in their 2nd and/or 3rd attempts scores as needed and mark their desired sundae component. </div><div><br /></div><div>√ Set up and enjoy a fun afternoon filled with ice cream and smiles! Since it is review, I design it so that everyone feels successful based on their level of ability. I hope you might find the value in this highly motivating and engaging test prep activity. </div><div><br /></div><div> I'd love to hear how it works for you or what other ideas you have to engage students during this time of year. Best of luck to you as you prepare your students!
</div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-29370819292064497682023-02-19T06:11:00.000-08:002023-02-19T06:11:14.674-08:00Do you have a designated intervention time during your school time? I know that this time can have a lot of different names; such as Catch Up Time, No New Instruction, RTI, Flex time, PLE (personalized learning environment), WIN (what I need), etc. <div><br /></div><div> No matter the name, it can be a very important part of your curriculum if used and presented correctly!
Here’s the thing, teachers know and understand how valuable this time can be, but many students do not. Instead, they see it as a “free time” or worse, a time when they are tracked by ability. </div><div><br /></div><div>Because of this, my team and I have worked hard to create an intervention time that works for everyone and is something students feel successful doing so they look forward to it.
Our common time is from 11:50-12:30....every, single day! I know, it’s kind of a strange time, but we can thank the school recess/lunch schedule for that! We made that time a priority for all involved. The only exception is on Friday, when we have our “weekly reward” activity that is built into our behavior management system. </div><div><br /></div><div> Our intervention block includes the 4 core teachers who make up our 4th grade team, our intervention specialist, our gifted teacher, and our reading specialist. During this time, the students know they will be going to different places based on their individual needs. We each post a chart on our Smartboards that we can quickly place our students into the groups that are needed for the day. The students do not go to the same place everyday, so there is no stigma of “being in THAT group” since they are always changing based on need. </div><div><br /></div><div> Here is what happens during an intervention block in my own classroom. </div><div> 1) I have 5 identified gifted students in LA, so on Mon those students meet with the gifted teacher and receive instruction for her. She often gives them tasks that can be completed individually throughout the week and they will spend the rest of their intervention days doing this in the classroom (some meet an additional day for math as well). </div><div> 2) The intervention specialist pulls students that need extra help in various areas based on their IEP goals. This also changes on a daily basis. </div><div>3) The reading specialist will pull a small group for TIER 3 intervention based on our reading assessment. Students who show deficits in phonics and other crucial reading building blocks will be pulled for intensive remediation. Again, this is on a rotating basis daily. </div><div> 4) The remaining students are placed into 2 flexible groups based on any current skill assessments.</div><div> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Reading-FORMATIVE-ASSESSMENT-Exit-Tickets-3561710" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for a link to the formative assessments that I use!</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red;"><u>Flexible Group 1</u>:</span> Those who didn’t show mastery of a specific topic will travel to one of the core teacher
classroom in order to receive an additional lesson/review of this topic. This could be a game, a review packet, etc. </div><div><span style="color: red;"><u>Flexible Group 2</u>:</span> The students who did show mastery of this skill will work on activities that will extend or review
our current skills. I developed a “Bingo Board” that provides the students with a chance to complete an activity of
their choice. They will eventually complete all of the activities, but I find the element of “choice” is very helpful
to keep kids engaged and feel empowerment in their learning path! </div><div><br /></div><div> I’ve included a picture of what one my Bingo Board
looks like below.
I actually have 2 levels of my Bingo Boards. For students who need a little more enrichment with their critical thinking skills, I include activities such as logic puzzles, word games, analogies, Brain Pop videos/quizzes, and vocabulary extensions. For students who need a little more review over just basic skills, I include word review matches, spelling city games, Quizlet review for vocabulary, Boom card reviews, etc. Both groups also have options for silent reading and working on their individualized computer pathway that we use (iReady). </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmyn1uva0fnv2g7fCFpo-PkZDwCd-4KpkzbAQXuheB7ajGywNhYJXYvGhFfWsq_xrPBDgGL-K0UzW89d4zBcgNbBlmxRgMflBiYx43PRNW0hnMzM5eIeY1v3zqUIg1uT8YG-Fw_Llj6N7Et68A4alsfdicsHhm72PHa6fhwhSTWiEe_zALfX25Ogv/s720/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmyn1uva0fnv2g7fCFpo-PkZDwCd-4KpkzbAQXuheB7ajGywNhYJXYvGhFfWsq_xrPBDgGL-K0UzW89d4zBcgNbBlmxRgMflBiYx43PRNW0hnMzM5eIeY1v3zqUIg1uT8YG-Fw_Llj6N7Et68A4alsfdicsHhm72PHa6fhwhSTWiEe_zALfX25Ogv/s320/Slide1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> This program has worked extremely well for our grade! However, it wasn’t that we just got lucky with this intervention time. We really put the time in beforehand to develop a plan that would work for all involved. We all helped to develop the activities and prep the materials that are used on a weekly basis. Because of this, commitment, we feel confident that our students are getting exactly what they need and can say with certainty that our program is a success! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Here are my 5 “MUST HAVES” when developing a successful intervention time:<b></b></b> </div><div><span style="color: red;"><i>1) Make sure to set a designated time that everyone knows and respects! </i></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><i>2) Have a plan! </i></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><i>3) Flexible grouping is key! </i></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><i>4) Build in activities that students feel successful with to build confidence </i></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><i>5) Communicate with team members! </i></span></div><div><br /></div><div> Please let me know what things you try for your intervention time. We are always willing to implement new ideas and strategies that will help students!
Happy Teaching!
</div><div><br /></div><div>:) Jen</div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-71420710231047466552023-02-05T06:27:00.000-08:002024-03-06T03:59:21.845-08:00<div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXDswdMLXhd-V1ZrFBDVzRoC_PLwmWk-0p-Jux5DMoSoAfakD5B5zwFr662R31EsCmDawnaPr6Aybjn4DJlySHncwli79pQTk7DNNUrHF5Yw4Xi8V0CdAwiJTPjIxsH87-3sBLne7D6FFkOSTaC8DjD3qXRvwvWXDvFIYf44Kgm0UI2fLZ_apwwwJ/s5760/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXDswdMLXhd-V1ZrFBDVzRoC_PLwmWk-0p-Jux5DMoSoAfakD5B5zwFr662R31EsCmDawnaPr6Aybjn4DJlySHncwli79pQTk7DNNUrHF5Yw4Xi8V0CdAwiJTPjIxsH87-3sBLne7D6FFkOSTaC8DjD3qXRvwvWXDvFIYf44Kgm0UI2fLZ_apwwwJ/s320/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807755.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://morning-sound-28835.myflodesk.com/j1xb4xfegf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for my FREE Writing Guide!</div><div><br /></div>As an upper elementary Language Arts teacher, I can honestly say that writing instruction is one of the most challenging things to teach! When you think about it, writing truly is the compilation of a ton of supporting skills. Having to develop original ideas to support an opinion while juggling spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and format can get pretty overwhelming to a new writer. <div><br /></div><div> I have found that the best practice of “modeling” is essential when it comes to teaching writing. I like to leave a good chuck of time when beginning a modeled writing project because it’s important to leave time for discussion, example sharing, and re-direction. I also really feel that having a strong graphic organizer for students can really help guide them through this entire process in a way that does not appear too overwhelming. </div><div><br /></div><div> My first area of emphasis with the students is always on the prompt. I’ve seen so many students who struggle to stay on the topic when they begin writing. As a result, I like to begin with a little discussion about what specifically is being asked and what all should be included in a response. This is a good time to review the different types of writing as well (persuasive, informative, opinion based, narrative, etc.) </div><div><br /></div><div> After students have a good understanding of what they need to focus on, it’s good to discuss the way in which they are going to grab the reader’s attention from the start. I refer to this as “the hook”. Some examples of good hooks include asking a question, sharing an interesting fact or statistic, using an onomatopoeia (sound word), or sharing a personal statement. I find that by using a topic to model how each of these “hooks” would sound really gives students a good idea of how each can be utilized. I then give time for students to select their own hook and write it down on their graphic organizer. </div><div><br /></div><div> Following this and based on the type of writing being asked to use, we are ready to dive into the actual content that will support their view on the topic. Whether they are being asked to persuade, inform, or entertain, students will be writing sentences that support their topic. In my graphic organizer, I try to have little reminders for what needs to be included such as supporting details, strong vocabulary, and transition words. Again, I feel that modeling this is a crucial step. I will ask students for ideas on how they would introduce the first supporting detail and make sure that it relates back to the topic. I would write these down for students to use as a guide. I then give them time to write their own sentences. </div><div><br /></div><div> When we are coming to the end of their writing, I like to remind them how you never want to leave their reader “hanging”. Instead, this is their chance to re-direct their writing and thoughts back to the topic. I try to give them some options to use such as the phrase “As you can see”, “In conclusion” or “To sum it up”. This seems to help them re-focus their writing back to the prompt. In addition, I have them provide an opinion that helps complete their writing. </div><div><br /></div><div> Again, I feel that it is very beneficial to model this step by step. As writing is a very individual skill, I have found that many students will require this modeled process to be repeated where others can have a little more independence on the writing progresses. </div><div><br /></div><div> This modeled lesson and graphic organizer that I use for the writing process are available by signing up for my weekly email where I love to share additional tips, strategies, and teaching stories! Please join me there! I love to connect with fellow upper elementary teachers!
</div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/0488c05618c3/2023-paragraph-writing">CLICK HERE</a> for my FREE Writing Guide!</div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-26549971072329637332023-01-31T05:44:00.001-08:002023-01-31T05:44:57.015-08:00<p> Hello Teacher Friends!</p><p><b><i>Teacher evaluations</i></b>. I think I have finally figured out why these can cause so much stress and anxiety. It's not that teachers don't think they're doing a good job for their students or aren't effective in their craft. Contrary, it's the fact that good teachers DO SO much on a daily basis that it's nearly impossible to capture and show that all in a 30-60 minute snapshot of an evaluation. Hence, the source of the stress!</p><p>Even the pre and post conference can be consumed with specific questions/explanations regarding the observed lesson. As a result, an evaluator may be left with a very narrow view of what actually makes your classroom run effectively on a day to day basis.</p><p>As soon as I was introduced to the OTES 2 teacher evaluation rubric, I knew that I would have to create something to help ease my own anxiousness about being able to show evidence for all areas of the rubric. I decided to break the rubric down into the 6 main sections: Focus for Learning, Knowledge of Students, Lesson Delivery, Classroom Environment, Assessment of Students Learning, and Professional Responsibilities. In doing so, I was able to really pin point the areas that I would need to provide evidence in a written/recorded format; since it was very unlikely or practical to see this through a classroom observation.</p><p>I designed each section to include a brainstormed list of ideas and activities that would adequately demonstrate that each standard in every domain was being addressed. An included checklist further makes sure all standards are being met. Finally, I gathered the needed resources, charts, materials, and activities that would serve as my evidence.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1kA0ubCcYMNE4_57PT0f8huaTpr0EJPYqNuMki5EVzSjmlyWAI-qljQqxabKvqOnE6FqyUYE9qsq0vf67RENcUHxynLjVIMd_cqZewTGz2JpbGo0xy3m7uheCB6QCKE93aGT_n2nTfbkNPBJofT4fqwKappBQC5qCDW04UnnwU7FkmjejnqHRe25/s1024/OTES%202%20Binder%20preview.003%20copy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1kA0ubCcYMNE4_57PT0f8huaTpr0EJPYqNuMki5EVzSjmlyWAI-qljQqxabKvqOnE6FqyUYE9qsq0vf67RENcUHxynLjVIMd_cqZewTGz2JpbGo0xy3m7uheCB6QCKE93aGT_n2nTfbkNPBJofT4fqwKappBQC5qCDW04UnnwU7FkmjejnqHRe25/w235-h176/OTES%202%20Binder%20preview.003%20copy.jpeg" width="235" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE15dPZU5siAUf_vOPutH0mQlDCM0dd6em5P21_SxVIPoc1YXMQg-sr5dxtpGw4vrEhoKBziey8LnLonpLyBAMcZnMpVYqoZ_3bEpReHsE_pWYFoi2Jvh-2NAvxpPTzeigplHoXekFOWrauiJut0rfuZkO2ZS3c5x4DXf3qvjM8Qf4Z-0teVbySwP/s1024/OTES%202%20Binder%20preview.004%20copy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE15dPZU5siAUf_vOPutH0mQlDCM0dd6em5P21_SxVIPoc1YXMQg-sr5dxtpGw4vrEhoKBziey8LnLonpLyBAMcZnMpVYqoZ_3bEpReHsE_pWYFoi2Jvh-2NAvxpPTzeigplHoXekFOWrauiJut0rfuZkO2ZS3c5x4DXf3qvjM8Qf4Z-0teVbySwP/w241-h181/OTES%202%20Binder%20preview.004%20copy.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div></div><p>I am a very organized person so I knew I needed to have a tool that would help me gather and sort all of my data in one convenient place. I decided to develop a notebook/binder that would help with this. I created colorful binder pages for each domain and put them in page protectors in a 3 ring notebook. I then copied the checklists to make sure I had everything needed for each section. Finally, I just began collecting the information I needed, whether it was administering a Google Form activity for the students, sending home a parent involvement activity, or making sure I was correctly documenting any involvement in school wide professional growth opportunities.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9yEda3JF4VtOAovpS1j-yVDQb-W94zU21Iw5egYDumMuUNFwCIpCPnE2W5jA86WI7m2-FHNlvNPR-9pu7AWcayiUPN_KvH_JrwSt2JVGZ2aje3rVTX9UKNA3cRSX5RkZiZGFXsTuSiN7HMiFpUW3GZ7yd_fVXp5LDgJ4SjqiY0DP6saT95fwg241/s4725/IMG_6024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumnMTEasYy_LaclL_Lxhpd_oNDHng5pmZlTP2uBmWjQ0gnrrVA0lfgNGKKT03OObL68uM37FCNCsFZ55gspA-44Dy3QWoYghnlBkCY29YHbam3e8DfWsvedFgWttSV_dpm-HpYtOayQkPXajcbPP6FN6slBad8gvTbbOrnDAElnJS3548jFfdX1Po/s2141/IMG_9792%20-%20Version%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2113" data-original-width="2141" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumnMTEasYy_LaclL_Lxhpd_oNDHng5pmZlTP2uBmWjQ0gnrrVA0lfgNGKKT03OObL68uM37FCNCsFZ55gspA-44Dy3QWoYghnlBkCY29YHbam3e8DfWsvedFgWttSV_dpm-HpYtOayQkPXajcbPP6FN6slBad8gvTbbOrnDAElnJS3548jFfdX1Po/w165-h163/IMG_9792%20-%20Version%202.jpg" width="165" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mCPwXW4VAwWHaEkOoeqx4PEE2vQoSLytPesXcLiGQqK55nVjDAW3iuFmA9BxpNhNCuvUKqQWNGqqZGOpMdN8p4swWwmoA4_4Mj8RFqWuoApMF6vvyAh9sAecbBalgCVz9ZoxpZnePWLr3QXPSxvHaNuHk084LjRVq0v7vSJUYMGYvv80n_zHLUMz/s4725/IMG_6024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2122" data-original-width="4725" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mCPwXW4VAwWHaEkOoeqx4PEE2vQoSLytPesXcLiGQqK55nVjDAW3iuFmA9BxpNhNCuvUKqQWNGqqZGOpMdN8p4swWwmoA4_4Mj8RFqWuoApMF6vvyAh9sAecbBalgCVz9ZoxpZnePWLr3QXPSxvHaNuHk084LjRVq0v7vSJUYMGYvv80n_zHLUMz/s320/IMG_6024.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />I found this to be an extremely helpful tool during my evaluations! As my principal would ask me about various things on the rubric, I was quickly able to find any evidence that I had in my binder to provide support as I answered. This gave me confidence and made me feel very prepared. (At one point he even joked that he was going to mark me down for having TOO much evidence!)</p><p>I made a FREEBIE sample for my evidence binder for other teachers who might find this helpful. I provided all of the resources, brainstorm pages, checklists, and binder sheets for the very first section of the OTES evaluation: Focus for Learning. It includes over 16 pages of ready to print materials! Please check it out if you think it might benefit you or one of your colleagues! (I have had a lot of new teachers that I've been able to help with this!)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/OTES-20-Teacher-Evaluation-Evidence-Resource-Binder-FREEBIE-9062545">CLICK HERE for my FREEBIE!</a></p><p>*************************************************************************************</p><p>If you are not a current subscriber, please consider joining my weekly email list where I share additional tips and strategies, as well as any new resources I've created. As a bonus, you will receive a FREE Reader's Theater Script of The Boston Tea Party!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://mailchi.mp/1a57e77ecc42/2023-boston-tea-party">CLICK HERE to get a FREE Reader's Theater!</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-17755312517742704242022-09-18T06:16:00.002-07:002022-09-18T06:19:40.767-07:00We all know how difficult it is to be out a day for school. I think we’ve all had that inner struggle of determining whether you feel bad enough to call in for a sick day. It’s just so HARD to get ready for a substitute on the fly.
Our district actually required us to have 3 day’s worth of plans ready to go this year (we definitely are experiencing a sub shortage in our area). I wanted to make sure the resources that I would leave for my students were flexible enough to fit in at any time or place in the curriculum, but also full of meaningful learning and not just busy work. So I got busy creating!
I developed 3 days worth of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Morning work activities (15 activities in all!) that can be tailored to suit individual classroom needs. Complete teacher instructions are included for EVERY ACTIVITY! This makes it easy to pick and choose the subjects/activities you want to leave for any sub you may have.
I really wanted to leave activities that were engaging for my kids. Keeping that in mind, I included several class games, a reader’s theater, basic experiments, and puzzles in addition to more typical review activities.
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JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-35332523781905605722022-09-10T18:55:00.008-07:002022-09-10T19:17:10.724-07:00As the need for more specific literacy based instruction increases in the intermediate classroom, I have really stepped up my game with vocabulary in the past year or so. <div><br /></div><div> It has been proven time and again that the larger a child’s vocabulary, the stronger reader they will become. But, how can we make sure our students are learning all of the necessary vocabulary they will need? How can we possibly choose the correct word lists to focus on? The simple answer is....it’s impossible! There are just too many words in the English language.
But, there is a powerful tool that you can teach your students to make that seemingly impossible mountain of words easier to attack. And that tool is MORPHOLOGY! </div><div><br /></div><div>Simply put, morphology is the study of the most common Greek and Latin affixes (sometimes referred to as “root” words) that hold meaning. By having students learn just 1 new root’s meaning, they can later apply that to dozens of words that contain it; giving them a solid advantage when it comes to attempting to learn that new vocabulary word! </div><div><br /></div><div> I have spent the past few years incorporating morphology into my language arts classes and have been OVERWHELMED with the success and speed with which my students have increased their vocabulary. Even more exciting is that what I am teaching them is a LIFELONG skill that will continue to help for years to come! </div><div><br /></div><div> The program I have developed and designed contains 25 weeks worth of word lists, study sheets, flashcards, individual practice puzzles and activities, weekly Google Form quizzes, whole class review games, and summative assessments for each quarter. Students will learn approximately 35 new roots each 9 weeks and continue to practice previously introduced roots as well. The SPIRAL nature of this program is another one of its very effective features! By then end of the year, students will have a strong foundation on over 100 of the most common and frequently used roots!</div><div><br /></div><div> Here is how I go about implementing my program. It typically only takes about 10-15 minutes per day of my language arts instruction time! </div><div><br /></div><div> <u><span style="color: red; font-family: times;"><b>MONDAY:</b></span></u> I introduce the new roots with my study sheet. We spend time reviewing the 5 “old” roots, and then really talk about the new roots for the week. I have a set of large “word wall” cards (included) that I hang up on the board for the week for them to refer to. We brainstorm together a good definition for the example words after they have learned what each root means. I will pass out a puzzle for homework to be completed by Friday. </div><div><span style="color: red;"><u><b>TUESDAY:</b></u></span> We cut out the vocabulary flashcards for the week and put them in a baggie after a quick review of the meanings. We play a few rounds of the “I have, Who has” game. </div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><u>WEDNESDAY:</u></span> </b> Students will work on their “stack it up” activity independently. They may use the word cards if they choose. </div><div><span style="color: red;"><u><b>THURSDAY:</b></u> </span>Based on how the students did on their independent activity on Wed, I will flexibly group students to complete 2 different activities. For the kids who need a little more practice, I will pull them back to do a vocab card match with the root cards they cut out. For the kids who have a stronger grasp of the words, I will allow them to play “BUMP” in partners. </div><div><span style="color: red;"><u><b>FRIDAY:</b></u></span> I collect their puzzle homework and have them take the Google Form quiz on their chromebooks. This is a quick, self-grading check of their understanding! </div><div><br /></div><div> *At the conclusion of the quarter’s worth of root activities, I spend a week on reviewing all of the roots they have learned in order to give a summative assessment. I have a review sheet, a crossword puzzle, a making words activity, and a Bingo game to help them prepare!
I have divided this yearlong program into 4 sections. The first 3 are now available.....with the 4th and final segment slated to be published by the end of October 2022!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Greek-Latin-Root-Words-Morphology-Bundle-Set-1-7974171" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="116" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Morphology-Activity-Bundle-aligned-to-Science-of-Reading-Greek-Latin-Roots--7974171-1660073747/original-7974171-1.jpg" width="116" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="113" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Greek-Latin-Root-Words-Activity-Bundle-Set-2--8345375-1660073831/original-8345375-1.jpg" width="113" /> </a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Greek-Latin-Root-Words-Morphology-Bundle-Set-3-8404577" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="113" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Greek-Latin-Root-Words-Morphology-Bundle-Set-3--8404577-1660073642/original-8404577-1.jpg" width="113" /></a></div><div><br /> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for reading!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jennifer<br /><br /></div>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-73949854647127648632021-09-16T15:51:00.013-07:002021-09-16T18:32:51.274-07:00<p> <br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>Is your upcoming teacher evaluation causing you stress? Are you worried about switching gears to align your evidence to the updated OTES 2 teacher performance Evaluation? Does the rubric just seem plain overwhelming?</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>I have created an updated, comprehensive evidence binder that will make your life easier as you begin to gather, sort, and organize your data!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>In addition to the colorful binder covers/dividers highlighting what is needed for each domain, I have also included COUNTLESS activities, resources, Google forms, charts, logs, best strategy highlights, and so much more to make sure EVERY portion of the rubric is accounted for!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>I have also provided brainstorming sheets and checklists for each domain that are packed with ideas and links to included resources that will provide you all the evidence you need!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>Go show them how accomplished as a teacher you truly are!!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/OTES-20-Teacher-Evaluation-Evidence-Resource-Binder-1996781?utm_source=JB%20Creations%20blog&utm_campaign=evidence%20binder%20post">Click Here for more details!</a></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/OTES-20-Teacher-Evaluation-Evidence-Resource-Binder-1996781?utm_source=JB%20Creations%20blog&utm_campaign=evidence%20binder" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3apVSTZj-TueGk5x1aJzCQpzR7G4L7H62ViUghUCYrXuGpmZG6EqV1m1VOhlQWpsbAB8y8w6DdnJ5zk-n1WnGS7bt1uxsKhcLwHU-9Jf_r3YQkNsYAntlq3sW3yjER-iGVXI4QFMf_iA/s320/Slide1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>Thank you for taking time to learn about this!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;"><b>Happy teaching! Jen</b></span></p>JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-2977467595254941102019-10-29T04:00:00.000-07:002019-10-29T04:00:01.586-07:00Tuesday Tidbit: Creating groups in a quick, fun way!I used to be guilty of the famous words, "Find a partner to do this assignment"......and the rest of my direction-giving would be lost; as kids frantically tried to make eye contact across the room with their partner of choice. <br />
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I decided that I wanted this transition time to be a little more productive and fun. As a result, my "partner match cards" were created! I developed a set of popular "partner foods" and "partner pairs", a set of famous "trios" and a set of cards designed to form groups of 4. The concept is very simple...each kid gets a random card passed out to them and they have 1 minute to "find" their partner (or group) in the room.<br />
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If you are a primary Social Studies teacher who teaches
about natural resources, map skills, economics,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>or all three (like in 4<sup>th</sup> grade!), <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I beg you to GET THIS BOOK!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the USA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by Marjorie Priceman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The story begins with a girl who wants to
make a cherry pie for the first time but finds that the local cook shop is
closed.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since she will need to make all
of the pie making equipment by hand now, she decides to go on adventure across
the country to get the materials herself.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The materials include granite from cliffs in Maine to make a pastry
slab, cotton from Louisiana to make pot holders, and oil from Texas to make
plastic spoons, just to name a few.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I
loved this book and its Social Studies connections SO MUCH that I decided</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">to develop my own project for my students to
work on based on the natural resources found in Ohio.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They LOVED it!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I actually couldn’t believe how much the
students enjoyed this activity.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And I
loved that it covered so many standards in such a fun, engaging, and meaningful
way!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I even created a Google slide
template and shared it with my students so that they could attach pictures and
publish their adventure!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This has
definitely been one of the my top lessons this year and I would love to share
it with you!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a thank you for visiting
my blog and taking the time to read my post on this activity, I’ve included it for
free below.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’d love to hear how it goes
in your classroom if you try it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HlFNYjG86E1xXQf4aaHePpkNDNPQKEcG/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">How To Make Blueberry Pancakes and See Ohio Activity</a></span></div>
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I remember that when the Common Core standards first emerged
onto the educational scene, a lot of people (including myself) were
overwhelmed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The number and letter
combination alone that somehow indicated which part of the curriculum it was
covering was enough to make you go cross-eyed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, over the past several years, the standards have somehow woven
themselves into our daily teaching lives and seem a little less
intimidating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have figured out ways to
chart my students’ progress and have aligned my resources and assessments to
reflect these specific learning measures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yes, I feel I have come to grips with the CCSS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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However, I soon realized that just because <u>I</u>
understood the standards, didn’t really amount to much in the long run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was really my <u>students</u> who needed
to understand what they were being asked to learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They didn’t care or couldn’t comprehend what
L.4.3 meant when it was on their paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I knew that I needed to come up with a way for the students to
take ownership over these standard performance levels that were becoming such a
driving force behind the things they were learning on a daily basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They needed to understand, on THEIR level, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>what exactly was being asked of them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because of this, I began to re-write the standards in
kid-friendly terms, placing the emphasis on what they “can” do when putting
forth the effort into their own learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These “I can” statements were condensed versions of the original ones
that often needed additional resources for adults to comprehend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, I decided to add an illustration
to each statement that would better allow students to make visual connections
to what was being asked of them to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Somehow, having a friendly little face holding a writing sample made the
task of producing an opinion writing piece a little less intimidating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have made these statement cards for all of the subjects I
teach.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I display them on the board as we
introduce that topic or skill.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It serves
as a great place to jumpstart a lesson or discussion!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we progress through the standard and
eventually assess it, I place the statement into a large display chart titled
“Look What We CAN do!”</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The kids love
seeing all of the cards pile up in the pockets as we go throughout the
year.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some of the more repetitive
standards or the ones that we keep visiting throughout the year are given
special places in our room.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For example,
the standard addressing being able to produce a one page, single session typed
paper hangs right above our chromebook cart and writing center.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The students know exactly which standard they
are working on every time they visit this area!</span></div>
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I love how the kids really understand these statement cards
and now know exactly what is expected of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It has really changed the overall mood in our classroom! It has
eliminated any guessing or wondering about what we are going to be
learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has made students care
about their learning and progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I CAN
assure you that if you would like to give your own students that same level of
ownership, these statement cards below are worth checking out! Here are the two that I have most recently completed for my own room!</div>
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Who isn’t motivated in their actions by money?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, it’s the reason most people have
jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do work in exchange for money
in order to meet our wants and needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hmmmm....starting to sound like economics?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, that is exactly where I pulled my
current behavior program from!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In my classroom, my 4<sup>th</sup> graders work on what we
fondly call, the Polar Pride system (we are the Polar Bears).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a system where students “earn” polar
cash for a set amount of required tasks throughout the week, budget how much
they will need for current and future wants and needs, and spend some of their
earnings on rewards throughout the classroom.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our “polar cash” is the main part of this system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the beginning of each year, I copy and cut
out multiple sheets of our polar money template.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We just use a one dollar denomination to make
things simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also introduce students
early on to our “polar pride” weekly sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This provides a place for the students and I to see exactly where money
is being earned/lost throughout the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here is an example of the sheet:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As you can see, the majority of a student’s earnings come
from the two main areas at the top: homework and behavior.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I give each category a total of 5 points per
day.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Every point translates to one
dollar so students have the chance to keep 5 dollars in the homework and 5
dollars in the behavior section daily.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If a student neglects to complete a homework assignment or breaks a rule
after a warning, I mark on their sheet in the appropriate place where the
infraction occurred.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Usually a missing
assignment or minor infraction just results in 1 point/dollar being taken
away.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">However, if an entire homework
packet is missing or a major rule has been broken, I have the option of taking
away additional points.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I like the fact
that every student begins the week with the same possibility of earning $50
polar pride dollars.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">From there, it is
their responsibility to complete their assignments on time and behave in an
appropriate manner.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They are well aware
that this sheet also serves as a weekly communication with their parents, as
there is a place for a parent signature to indicate they are aware of their
child’s weekly progress.</span></div>
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At the bottom of the sheet, I also have a section where
additional points can be earned/lost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
students have immediate needs that must be met in order to be successful, I
want them to have that opportunity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, they need to learn that an “opportunity cost” also exists. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, if a student needs another copy
of an assignment or needs to return to their locker, they are deducted a point
but allowed to have that need met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
addition, I have extra opportunities for students to earn money throughout the
week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hand out the “cash” I have
prepared throughout the week to reward good behavior such as lining up quietly,
asking a good question, winning a review game, bringing a grade up, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing cash being handed out is a big
motivator!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I give each student a baggie
“wallet” to use to collect their cash throughout the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have a weekly job that students can
earn an extra $10 for as indicated on the sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Students might have a job twice a month, so
this is like a bonus!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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I run my “week” Friday through Thursday so that we can have
our payday every Friday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means
that every Thursday night, I set aside some time to go through and add up what
the students have earned or lost during the 5 days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a specific amount that I feel the students
need to earn in order to be successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As long as a student is able to reach this amount, they are eligible to
use some of their earnings (usually $15) to participate in a weekly reward
activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can include an extra
recess, a bonus movie, free art time, free computer time, board game time, etc.
that I set aside time for on Friday afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If a student is not able to participate because they didn’t meet the
dollar amount, I use this time to provide intervention in either academics or
behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to this activity, we set
aside some time every Friday morning to work on our “polar pride” sheets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every student has a savings account where
they make a “deposit” of part of their earnings every week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have to add any cash that they have
saved during the week along with their homework/behavior point dollars. This is
the part<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that the Social Studies teacher
in me loves!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students need to plan ahead
for how much money they need to save or have extra to spend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a quarterly activity that every
student is working towards which costs a large amount of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The activities range from carnival day
activities, movies, dances, obstacle courses,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>art & craft activities, themed days, etc.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a “budget” sheet that the students use
in order to judge how much they can afford to spend on our weekly rewards but
still save for our quarterly goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I know this might sound like there is a lot involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But <span style="color: red;">THIS PROGRAM WORKS!</span> Once the program is up and running, you
will be amazed at how well it works to motivate your students to do their best
on a daily basis!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, they are
learning important lifelong lessons about budgeting, making deposits, determining
wants/needs, money management, making consumer decisions, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your students will definitely have the
economic portion of their Social Studies standards covered thoroughly! Here is what one teacher had to say after being introduced to this program: <span style="color: red;"><i>"O.H. M.Y. G.O.S.H.......I love this! You have some great ideas included for being responsible classroom citizens! Even though I just got this, I am going to implement this until the end of the year, to see how it works! Then....full on next year!!!! I am SO excited!! Thanks!"</i></span></div>
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I use this program in partnership with my 3 teaching teammates
which allows us to do some even more creative things!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The opportunities for this program to evolve
and change are endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please feel free
to ask additional questions or comment about how you use similar
behavior/reward systems in your own room. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this is something that sounds like you
might want to try in your own classroom, please visit my store for a great
“starter” kit that includes all forms, templates, directions, labeled
materials, etc. that you will need to get things up and running!<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s true that every student learns in their own unique
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I feel that one constant
that remains the same regardless of individual learning styles or strengths is
the idea that the more something is presented and practiced, the more likely it
is to “stick”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This idea is nothing new
to the world of education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Math topics
are always being reviewed with taught skills being presented in a variety of
different ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same is true for
reading and writing as comprehension and vocabulary skills in language arts
build upon a spiral foundation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
finding this similar practice in social studies or science can be more
difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Since there is so much content to cover in these types of
disciplines, teachers are often forced to use their time to present and assess
a topic one right after another, leaving little time for revisit or
review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would argue that in a subject
requiring large amounts of information to be absorbed and understood, the idea
of spiraling review items in that particular curriculum would be a no brainer
and essential for optimum learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too
bad that it’s often not the case!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
I found myself facing these challenges in my own classroom, I decided to create
something to meet this need.</div>
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To begin with, I took a look at the 24 learning standards
present in the current Ohio Social Studies Model curriculum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I broke them apart chronologically in the way
I approach them in my instruction throughout the year, while also noting the
four main strands they were being pulled from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My yearly social studies layout looks like this:</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">September:</span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: lime;">Economics
(budgeting, entrepreneurship) (Gov't)</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">October:</span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: lime;">Map
Skills, Ohio's environment (Geography)</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">November:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Innovations
(T. Edison unit), pri/sec sources (History)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">December:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Historic
Indians, explorers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(History)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">January:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Early
colonization and the 13 Colonies (History)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">February:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>American
Revolution <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(History)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">March:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Constitution
Development, civic rights (Gov't)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">April:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>NW territory, War of 1812, Immigration<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(History)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">May:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sectionalism
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Because my economics unit on budgeting, wants & needs,
and money management provides the underlying base for my yearlong classroom
economy that I use as part of my behavior/reward program, I certainly didn’t
just want to spend a few weeks learning those skills and then forgetting them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to create a short form that would
assess and review the key points associated with that particular topic and then
present them to the students periodically throughout the year as I felt a
review was necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This turned into
my QUICK CHECKS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, I wanted
to create something similar that I could use to touch on each of the four
strands weekly as a way to provide a constant review for students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This became my SOCIAL STUDIES STRETCHERS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really feel that these two simple
strategies have helped solidify and deepen my students overall understanding of
social studies and how all of the parts can be connected.</div>
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Here is a quick sample of both of these spiral review
activities that I have shared in my TPT store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please feel free to check them out and to see if they would be useful in
your own classroom!</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Language Arts teachers have
a lot in common. We love books, we love words, and we love to make
connections with all forms of our language. But I think another thing we
have in common is feeling overwhelmed at times with all of the different components
that make up our subject when it comes time to teach it! Grammar,
reading, research, handwriting, vocabulary, spelling, writing, fluency,
expression....the list just keeps going on and on. How can a teacher
possibly fit this all into a 6 hour school day when there's also math, science,
and social studies to teach? And lunch to eat? And recess to
attend? And music to be sung? You get my drift.....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">This very issue used to be
a source of frustration for me every year. I would start to lay out my
yearly plan for language arts, and just not be able to physically make
everything fit in! Or, if I did manage to squeeze all of the different
above mentioned items into my day, it was a chaotic, choppy day of mini lessons
just skimming the surface. That's when I knew I had to come up with a
better way of covering what needed to be taught in a more connected, systematic
way. And that's when my "Daily Bites" were born!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">I basically sat down and
brainstormed 5 main categories that I wanted my students to focus on independently
throughout the week; attacking 1 area each day. The five areas that I
decided my students needed the most intensive practice with were as
follows: </span><span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: lime;">WRITING (informative, persuasive, and narrative), KEYBOARDING
AND TECHNOLOGY, READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY, and
SPELLING</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">. Once I had my categories, I began gathering materials that
would help my student reinforce and practice the skills associated with each
area. I kept in mind that I wanted this time to be an independent work
time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">I decided that the best
time to implement my Daily Bites would be at the very start of the day. I
found out early on that it is a life-saver to have something for the students
to work on right away upon arrival time in the morning. Between the morning
greetings, checking in, collecting notes and homework, sending attendance,
taking lunch count, listening to announcements, etc., this time can become very
hectic. However, by putting a consistent routine into place, both my
students and myself look forward to this time instead. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">I developed a simple
rotation by placing a red, blue, yellow, orange, or green color sticker on
everyone's desk. Next, I placed 5 bins of the matching colors on my table
in a row at the front of the room. Above the bins on the chalkboard I
hung up 5 signs that label my categories. Next to each sign, I place an
apple cut-out in either red, blue, yellow, orange, or green. I put the
materials for each activity in the corresponding color tray. As soon as a
student arrives who has a yellow sticker on their desk, they know to go to the
yellow box and get the activity for the day. By glancing at the title
signs, they will know whether they are going to be focused on writing,
keyboarding, spelling, etc. for the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">By dividing my class into 5
groups, I can easily check what needs to be accomplished for each task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since about 4 or 5 of my students will be
writing in their journals, I know that I will need to set aside about 3-4
minutes to conference with them during my 45 minute work time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a group is working on the spiral review
sheet for reading, I can easily check their work as their completion times will
be naturally<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>staggered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keyboarding and spelling activities are self
checking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may collect a vocabulary or
grammar cut and paste for a formative grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But again, since only a handful of kids are completing each task each
day, it makes for simple, focused assessing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The rotation is very easy to maintain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I simply take each apple and move it down to the next sign at the
beginning of the next day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( I attach
magnets to the back.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I just move
the activity papers to the appropriate new color bin and we are ready to roll!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">In a nutshell, this simple
morning routine allows me to cover 5 key areas in an independent manner each
and every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can connect it to my
lessons and stories that we are doing throughout the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So even if I don't have a main lesson that
contains something to type, by having a “daily bite” keyboarding activity in my
rotation each week I know my students will still be getting the opportunity to
practice this important skill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Welcome to Back to School season! I don’t think any other time in the year quite compares to the weeks leading up to a brand new school year. The anticipation of meeting those new students, the smell of new pencils and freshly waxed floors, the hours spent on perfecting those brand new ideas.....only a teacher really knows how that feels! And though you hope everything goes smoothly, every once in awhile you run across an idea, thought, or activity that you quickly put into your “NEVER do this again” file.
DON'T DO THIS!
The one that comes to mind for me dates back to my first year as a kindergarten teacher. I had just moved districts and was looking forward to this new challenge of teaching small people after having spent several years in the upper grades. I spent WEEKS in my new classroom and I loved setting up those tiny little chairs and colorful decorations. I had visions of my classroom being this wonderful place of free exploration and learning so I carefully set up inviting centers to usher students to on that first day of school. I was really excited about my visual stimulation center because I had just unwrapped dozens of brand new 20 piece puzzles and was excited to see students working constructively on them. Well, I’m sure at some point the thought ran across my mind that maybe having 30 new puzzles all out and displayed was not the smartest idea but it apparently didn’t stick with me long enough to make me change my plans. I was correct in thinking that it would be an inviting place to come....but, being a teacher new to this grade it never occurred to me to stress the rule about doing one puzzle at a time. By the end of that center rotation on the first day, I had literally a thousand puzzle pieces scattered around the room! It took HOURS putting them back together. I finally recruited some older students who were with their teacher moms to help with the promise of milkshakes as a reward! We finally got them back in order and the rest of the year went a lot more smoothly as I learned several valuable tips that day! So, if you are new to a grade level, I encourage you to seriously think about EVERY possible outcome of what might seem like a perfect idea at the time!
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DO THIS!
If your school is anything like mine, it is a frantic race to perfect your class list before that first day of school. It seems like that class list changes every minute! And as the clock ticks closer to that opening day, you feel more and more stressed about making sure you have everything labeled for all of those names! One great tip I learned from a colleague of mine was to make several baggies of classroom materials for any “extra” students you might acquire in that hectic first week of school. Now I don’t feel pressured to wait until my list is “perfect” and “set” (as we know that never really happens!) to get everything labeled and set out. I simply make 4-5 extra copies of EVERYTHING I make, label, cut out, set aside, sort, etc. for my classroom. Then, when that new child arrives at my door on the first day, it is easy to pull out the bag and make her feel just as welcome as the other veterans on my list!
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FREEBIE!
I LOVE to play games with my kids.....and I think it’s especially important during those first few days to get them up and moving in between all of the new things that need to covered. As a “moving” activity and a way to quickly assess students’ knowledge of grammar skills, I like to play Grammar 4 Corners. There are 8 different parts of speech so the game can be played in multiple rounds to ensure lots of participation and review! Feel free to check it out this freebie! Have a great back to school season!
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JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-76094611270615847332015-02-26T16:00:00.000-08:002015-02-26T17:12:22.487-08:00Keeping Test Prep Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w0J3_aanp-uz_vQEDHR1JX2Aw0LyusZ-OdNcJOGKiJyKYZ5bVMpYzugkBbMlpBAz8410VjQxhN2l0LSRQUvvNmypn1tFjDPRVVgi7ikJ11nG8DGuDNTHXwC_lSCduQ0MUmAQXPib0DQ/s1600/Giveaway+Header+Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w0J3_aanp-uz_vQEDHR1JX2Aw0LyusZ-OdNcJOGKiJyKYZ5bVMpYzugkBbMlpBAz8410VjQxhN2l0LSRQUvvNmypn1tFjDPRVVgi7ikJ11nG8DGuDNTHXwC_lSCduQ0MUmAQXPib0DQ/s320/Giveaway+Header+Image.jpg" /></a></div>
It's that time of year again.....although I must admit it seems like this test prep time frame comes earlier each year! Right now my school is just beginning the process of administering the PARCC tests school wide. It has been met with its fair share of controversy and concerns, that's for sure! However, in the long run I know it's my job to best prepare my students for what to expect on these brand new tests. After studying the few practice tests made available by the company creating the PARCC assessments, I developed my own series of test prep activity bundles to use in my room. I concentrated on the Literary, Research, and Narrative components as well as developing some key vocabulary to review with students. I found them to be very useful in my classroom. I was able to break them apart and fit them into our regular schedule as small group and station activities. If you are giving these tests for the first time this year, too, please take a minute to check them out! I have a freebie sample below!
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JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-977562641745698242015-01-30T04:25:00.000-08:002015-01-30T04:29:11.637-08:00Do the upcoming state tests make you feel like pulling your hair out? The stress on teachers is bad enough, but after recently administering a mock test to our students, I feel like they are truly the ones who are going to bear the brunt of the stressful feelings. I watched as all of my kids (gifted, regular, struggling) struggled with the length/complexity of the passages and confusing directions, all while navigating brand new technology skills. I think Superintendent Trisha Kocanda of Winnetka Public Schools in Illinois said it very well. I appreciate her willingness to go to bat for the kids. Well worth the time to read! (Click on the stressed girl!)
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JB Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01163933156480447381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115468917254790537.post-41960020819811263702015-01-28T16:12:00.001-08:002015-01-28T16:12:48.884-08:00I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was such a clever, cute idea! This testing nonsense has gotten out of hand. Everytime we turn around, I feel like there's another training, video, manual, schedule, etc. being dumped on us. This stress that teachers feel is ultimately going to be handed down to the kids....if we can only remember to step back to see what truly matters......
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