tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34197897009656652372024-03-11T05:14:12.451-06:00Teacher Stuffpractical ideas for practical teachersEmily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-84840730601635974602023-12-15T05:31:00.003-07:002023-12-15T06:00:58.574-07:0012 Days of Christmas (or December) in the Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqP2R9nZp8uhd95qV7wReeSMFdY1wsg7hPEhp_KiyIneOsUEfcPcoW0h1941Z8rRn1X_B34o98VAlB0va4GaLVDnbd07CKNzcMWwg0wYX8leVLI9sNhay_FUH91Y0UWT5Z_xdgZ_A43wT2emAnhl6VnXz_qZNqidj7IP5xCteuFWhQKXE0USzCdTSKO-GW/s598/12%20days%20of%20Christmas%20in%20the%20Classroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqP2R9nZp8uhd95qV7wReeSMFdY1wsg7hPEhp_KiyIneOsUEfcPcoW0h1941Z8rRn1X_B34o98VAlB0va4GaLVDnbd07CKNzcMWwg0wYX8leVLI9sNhay_FUH91Y0UWT5Z_xdgZ_A43wT2emAnhl6VnXz_qZNqidj7IP5xCteuFWhQKXE0USzCdTSKO-GW/s16000/12%20days%20of%20Christmas%20in%20the%20Classroom.jpg" /></a></div><p>Are you looking to add a little holiday magic to your classroom? Try wrapping 12 holiday or winter books for your class--they don't have to be brand new. Unwrap one book each day and read it aloud for 12 days of Christmas (or December). <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. That means I get a small commission if you use my links to buy something, but at no cost to you.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;">Add <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/12-Days-of-Christmas-or-December-in-the-Classroom-10694820" target="_blank">these tags </a>to your wrapped books that say "Don't open until _________." Since we aren't at school every day in December due to weekends and winter break, you can plan when to start opening each book so that the last book is opened on the day before break. If you do elf on the shelf in your classroom, it can be a present from your elf! If you don't do elf on the shelf or you don't specify Christmas in your classroom, you can use the tags that are for 12 days of December with books to unwrap from your teacher. You can even ask parents to donate a wrapped read aloud book for the 12 days or Christmas or December so it's a surprise for you as well! You may want to include a sign up genius if you do it this way so you don't get the same book. You can even have the parent who donated the book to come read it to your class! There is a tag for all of these options included in the bundle below.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/12-Days-of-Christmas-or-December-in-the-Classroom-10694820" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zVCkD487S7zsEa9a59fhXcguj2WYR5acyAK4Vq6R_W6D1FJk5mjK8vrHsRWt1u7uw76VhqLfnug_1tP3SENzcnhz7U0qhyMa-5GnYXnxGgswgPI382sjUhLKlWhYMQfjyGbzWl3DjtkeVGoDzxzrnVaBeOvOESK7YZPcwq7OzPH1rPbzZ6WXGKtm-7mc/s16000/Slide1.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">In my classroom, at the beginning of the year, I added a little fairy or elf door. Throughout the year, we have discovered that they are elves, like the elves from the book The Elves and the Shoemaker. Periodically our elves leave us notes and presents. They are cousins to the elves in the North Pole, so they have been gone for a little while helping their cousins during this busy time of year. But they have returned with 12 read alouds wrapped for the 12 days of Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2022/07/3-back-to-school-books-with-creative.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJP3JPyK5Z65o3lSATEKIyW_ytFRPNzy7JBr1BMb9Ddh1ozA1nLvnbfXY5ZM3cQCFwlWevIgJS7s3Z_41-RfPoJ2X505ZAY5LNqrkiS1dNFJ7pQSgMbw49iuAp91WaK4OBWPV29lXAyE1nUPZasdPTpjMhbN_i75ntFmpFOqQJrQIpjSlDQGF-Qh7J6odk=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">Our elves are also friends with the Leprechauns who live in Ireland, and they bring them to our classroom for a visit in March. They play little tricks on us around St. Patrick's Day and we try to catch them! Read more about how I set this up in my classroom in the blog post </span><a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2022/07/3-back-to-school-books-with-creative.html" target="_blank">3 Back to School Books With Creative Gifts & Activities For The Beginning of the Year</a>. If you didn't start with elves in your classroom at the beginning of the year, now is still a fun time to start! Your first book to open could be The Elves and the Shoemaker which can be a clue to who your new little friends are!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYBFONxt-GdtcQlaCCqWd4FPmol7wiBV6ul3CBz-5Oima1QCV6_fhY7Q-JzwepfXYnL6Q78xHE-gwggzMWRjhRvBabkBL6j4QL2Thaun-lj6nSme1AU8C6clUvcV12D78ub746yez7wvrAfXjQOXZicge2flOv3dwY6thkRLEmG4MkNDXFULeM6KsYRc1/s463/Elf%20house.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYBFONxt-GdtcQlaCCqWd4FPmol7wiBV6ul3CBz-5Oima1QCV6_fhY7Q-JzwepfXYnL6Q78xHE-gwggzMWRjhRvBabkBL6j4QL2Thaun-lj6nSme1AU8C6clUvcV12D78ub746yez7wvrAfXjQOXZicge2flOv3dwY6thkRLEmG4MkNDXFULeM6KsYRc1/s16000/Elf%20house.jpg" /></a></div>One of the parents in my classroom made this little house for the elves! The kids were SO excited! It is amazing! And we can change out the decor as different holidays come around!<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whoever you decide your wrapped read alouds are from, have fun sharing one with your class for 12 days of Christmas (or December). Here are some of my favorite books to use in this activity. If you are a teacher, you know that this time of year kids are C R A Z Y. Keeping their attention is a daily challenge. You need read alouds that are fun, meaningful, and not too long or you'll lose them. So while I love books like the Grinch and the Polar Express, because they are also movies, kids struggle to sit through these LONG read alouds at this time of year. That is just a teacher truth, so I stick to shorter stories. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you focus on the holidays, here are some of my favorites. The stories about specific holidays are a little longer, just FYI . . . </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaigwKpPOd2X-Wacwnn7oUhUfQrxkefEyZE2on1eWM8ddYisN_ZJy242xPNGskYpt9Wej3hbOrRkJ_TpFpIN1yFxLWMjlz0MaT4bmAIOCrAEpanFfD6wwmV0nzgUWEQ8aVF88u5fOvq-6ZqG8B-GnDLPtpBpJaEEG0pj0-ta170vfn9v426YbBeU4CsT9t/s644/Slide%2010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaigwKpPOd2X-Wacwnn7oUhUfQrxkefEyZE2on1eWM8ddYisN_ZJy242xPNGskYpt9Wej3hbOrRkJ_TpFpIN1yFxLWMjlz0MaT4bmAIOCrAEpanFfD6wwmV0nzgUWEQ8aVF88u5fOvq-6ZqG8B-GnDLPtpBpJaEEG0pj0-ta170vfn9v426YbBeU4CsT9t/s16000/Slide%2010.jpeg" /></a><br />
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width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0140501827&asins=0140501827&linkId=4204fd62509acfd6135632bd20ac97bc&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0374468621&asins=0374468621&linkId=2e5a3795c9f56b84260e5520ca4302eb&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00VKI7EBE&asins=B00VKI7EBE&linkId=8bd0bf058e0f4a20539be8a3b13faf2e&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1596434023&asins=1596434023&linkId=bcbce8986dad49a414c4347cd20c86da&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0060278676&asins=0060278676&linkId=2b94c00b1b49c0e2da4f4b85cd23c098&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I personally do a combo of both kind of books in my classroom. There are some great activities that you can do with many of these books as well. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i>The Snow Globe Family by Jane O'Connor</i></b>: This is a story about a family and a family that lives inside their snow globe that mirrors what happens in their family! Here is an activity from Ideas by Jivey called <a href="https://www.ideasbyjivey.com/reading-in-winter-wonderland-snow-globe" target="_blank">Reading in a Winter Wonderland: The Snowglobe Family </a>. And here is an oldie but goodie-- I<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/If-I-Lived-in-a-Snow-Globe-191057" target="_blank">f I Lived In A Snowglobe</a> by Hope King. I think there are more out there! We also have our students make their own snow globe ornament for their parents as a present. With a picture of their face, they add a body doing something in the snow. Then we add snow or cotton balls. They turn out so cute and original each year!</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07XJYY2J9&asins=B07XJYY2J9&linkId=73449aa92952697889aa1b6ddb244cde&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i style="font-weight: bold;">Snowmen At Night by Caralyn Buehner: </i>This is a fun story to read about what Snowmen must do when kids are not around at night. Jen Kimbrell has a fun literacy activity that includes coding with this book <a href="https://jenkimbrell.com/coding-can-improve-language-comprehension/" target="_blank">Fun Coding Activities For Kids that Teach Literacy Skills</a>.</li><li><i style="font-weight: bold;">Our Table by Peter Reynolds:</i> This beautiful book is a good reminder about spending time with family and not getting too caught up in technology. Use <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Our-Table-Bingo-10623316" target="_blank">'Our Table' Bingo</a> as "homework" for your students over the holidays. It has opportunities for students to spend time together and share the pictures with you!</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Our-Table-Bingo-10623316" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt2XIsIgo7UpfuZXh9SUaXNqMzusWSOpLGeGuCtnuWii3IWtxlkv3GDSIZQpTRYW7ycp001ey8AXYT6uWXEUlvm80uH5DZi8NrmPjNFTjQI4LuvCiJmf8r0tZxDKMTwACZiO69fuQrkXnB9lo8g3wu9tgAWyD_pSSYXQSQaNbL7_4xiv7ABXSqiFKKSDZ/s320/Slide1.jpeg" width="247" /></span></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do you have any other favorite read alouds for this time of year? Do you have activities to go with them? Leave them in the comments below!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div> <br />Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-58875430146212610512023-07-04T07:11:00.001-06:002023-07-04T07:11:08.514-06:00Help Teachers Clear The List 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8AnPp4H7JsmSBOZad9FlZGpgyANnMeVYFzBnRkhvtqiI_VW_pwgDbgCJvOYinGvIxSDVKOecJ0bS8mjXBYvOXY_165tWd4aFWlanlHUYylnJARDQfjTOrA1BDkr-lKxF9MUNazObMTv5R7D4X0NTXCLjHSlnrazY6Bz7meqf7vHM4TUgGkZzzvGKL2jP/s720/Clear%20The%20List.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8AnPp4H7JsmSBOZad9FlZGpgyANnMeVYFzBnRkhvtqiI_VW_pwgDbgCJvOYinGvIxSDVKOecJ0bS8mjXBYvOXY_165tWd4aFWlanlHUYylnJARDQfjTOrA1BDkr-lKxF9MUNazObMTv5R7D4X0NTXCLjHSlnrazY6Bz7meqf7vHM4TUgGkZzzvGKL2jP/s16000/Clear%20The%20List.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's no secret that there is a teacher shortage in the United States, and seasoned teachers are leaving the profession in droves with no one to take their place. There is no easy answer to this problem, but one small act of kindness can go a long way. Many teachers spend hundreds of dollars of their own money every year on their classrooms. Here's a chance to show some love and support for teachers by gifting them something on their wishlist. You have no idea how much something like that means to a teacher!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UL1F60RFO4R7?ref_=wl_share" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="340" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx867lcgiD3Jd2f1P7H4kjqxaQO-uwVWQxIhtc8J6KxhDz76Hoo5Lrdk63RQDN2uBxbYlUvd3eQOSclUntsAS2QgS7e1kB60OmjSsCeRzKbHjaWrqk96-0mjfPsq2AbHKVWQoDCbR0cy6iHSMkm69qK5QEVpHOkhWj8a493d7pKai41to3YI9aom-m73q/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-04%20at%207.02.16%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div>Teachers, post your name, what you teach, the name of your school, and a link to your Amazon wishlist in the comments. When you create an Amazon wishlist, you can click on the button in the right hand corner that says. 'Send List to others.' Copy the link and paste it in your comment on this blog post. Let our community show their support by helping us clear the list!</div><div><br /></div><div> #ClearTheList #PayItForward #CommunitiesCare</div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-82065096476900972842023-06-28T08:00:00.027-06:002023-06-29T05:52:15.703-06:00Top 10 List for Teachers on #AmazonPrimeDay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7M2fBvNPkr6CqsOL5O9khN2u_0R4r_PdBnrm1UNxkqcXuezcMZvhox2HcIYVprbGUSdGBbRxdZXs-K8C83nmXfPmZ3l6NQSx_wlklNLepSxXGI2jMgffJu8d4ftrccdhkGVIg7DabFy2CAtFU_Swi7TMbQTsj5cwXJ5stc9tXiKrdjkYs5S_6r0xI2d0/s720/Presentation4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7M2fBvNPkr6CqsOL5O9khN2u_0R4r_PdBnrm1UNxkqcXuezcMZvhox2HcIYVprbGUSdGBbRxdZXs-K8C83nmXfPmZ3l6NQSx_wlklNLepSxXGI2jMgffJu8d4ftrccdhkGVIg7DabFy2CAtFU_Swi7TMbQTsj5cwXJ5stc9tXiKrdjkYs5S_6r0xI2d0/s16000/Presentation4.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Amazon Prime Day 2023 is on my birthday! Woot! Woot! July 11💗 - 12 Amazon has its biggest sales of the year, and you won't want to miss it! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience that give me a small stipend when you use the link, but at no cost to you.</p><p><br /></p><p>First of all, if you are not an Amazon Prime member–it's time. It is $139 for the year, but I make that money back with their free 2 day shipping alone! With your Prime membership you also get to watch a lot of free movies on Prime Video, you get A LOT of free kindle books on Prime Reading, and you have to be an Amazon Prime member to get the deals on Amazon Prime Days. If you're not a Prime member yet, you can start with a <a href="https://amzn.to/44hCbIn" target="_blank">free trial here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is my top 10 list for teachers on #AmazonPrimeDay!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0t3OgJFbq4pxgy-mUGRE7dtXHM-hGjd8jl5_JywSmGi8yxKIZtDR0K0eNq0vAMUANCZenDv2sO828MeSvdddkIdrZ2po2IyoevBRCzsnFM1ypD1hetOIPc5i3KGU9aWfGq9leyGkntoRrxkfMm-g7-KtKkrUHHCOAuvkK_WBqXejA8SD_Ubx1jK12J8l8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="459" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0t3OgJFbq4pxgy-mUGRE7dtXHM-hGjd8jl5_JywSmGi8yxKIZtDR0K0eNq0vAMUANCZenDv2sO828MeSvdddkIdrZ2po2IyoevBRCzsnFM1ypD1hetOIPc5i3KGU9aWfGq9leyGkntoRrxkfMm-g7-KtKkrUHHCOAuvkK_WBqXejA8SD_Ubx1jK12J8l8=w400-h269" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3r0rc87" target="_blank">1. Echo Show 5 (3rd generation 2023 Release)</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09B2SRGXH&asins=B09B2SRGXH&linkId=18570e601b0a4a4582d00a6f0abed27f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09B96PMLY&asins=B09B96PMLY&linkId=24ea0d70cae49cd07c69eb063cfe0e6d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;">This Echo Show is #1 on my list because it is what I'm most excited about on my Amazon list this year! I don't have an Echo Show yet, but this is how I imagine using it in my classroom. Right now, I have timers set on my phone to go off when it's time to switch to a new subject, and I'm planning on having the Echo Show set up to do that every weekday. I also think that I can set the alarms to snooze on days off. I can set timers during the day with just my voice, and the Echo Show has a digital clock and temperature display. We will use that daily. I can play Pandora (I like to play classical music when the students are working), and I imagine my class asking questions or how to spell things we need help with. I'm very excited to give it a try! There is a deal --buy one get $100 off the 2nd one, so I'm going to get one for my classroom and one for my son as a sophisticated alarm clock. That means one of them will be free! If you don't need 2, however, the Echo Dot is a cheaper option. The Echo Dot doesn't have the screen, but it should do everything else.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhflTNgfMeyJRFLpdvspgFRo9vkiLYZ_FMz4G6hRlTnesgv-rOXZ6Y2weqlj5vx3w5NTHYMvhi6hF9ut7h-vLdElJS6uzNeDsfj_1veymYz9hxQmzlPY-vkLweKIVzzZf5Q1_yixKnQ7mMRQukC-t7Wtkgq-GHbmpYKYrVzcfK4-QrnUnSm7jCrVUvF7TJx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1031" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhflTNgfMeyJRFLpdvspgFRo9vkiLYZ_FMz4G6hRlTnesgv-rOXZ6Y2weqlj5vx3w5NTHYMvhi6hF9ut7h-vLdElJS6uzNeDsfj_1veymYz9hxQmzlPY-vkLweKIVzzZf5Q1_yixKnQ7mMRQukC-t7Wtkgq-GHbmpYKYrVzcfK4-QrnUnSm7jCrVUvF7TJx=w275-h400" width="275" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3pinTIL" target="_blank">2. Dry Erase Clipboards (set of 30)</a></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01N2PGF4B&asins=B01N2PGF4B&linkId=289bfc29daf7fbbf4c14078507197029&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I really need these dry erase clipboards this year! I make sure my students have dry erase boards and clipboards, and since my classroom needs a refresh on dry erase boards, it makes more sense to get something that is 2 in 1 and save space and money! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihAY-h7GiHII4S_Ai0yBJ5-068MzgCOpM4-r5Q0E8PNHI3cJaCaXG983QE6HRs4A88I7R9nAAPivQSes8qXeJId-Xck5NwhDhrF01icPem6UxkM4tJOu3AMDiY6vs4LwlMgeDzM0s0t1pg4ms3S1427HhT9WccUEENoExYckTqmDe4XOJJy-4DZVoCDGfk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="976" data-original-width="991" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihAY-h7GiHII4S_Ai0yBJ5-068MzgCOpM4-r5Q0E8PNHI3cJaCaXG983QE6HRs4A88I7R9nAAPivQSes8qXeJId-Xck5NwhDhrF01icPem6UxkM4tJOu3AMDiY6vs4LwlMgeDzM0s0t1pg4ms3S1427HhT9WccUEENoExYckTqmDe4XOJJy-4DZVoCDGfk=w400-h394" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qW1UrE" target="_blank">3. Scented Flair Pens</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09TG5G8MW&asins=B09TG5G8MW&linkId=b57f2b4114186dc7187fd3de8dd4e913&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;">Scented flair pens are a must-have for me every year. I LOVE flair pens, and now that I have found scented, they are the best! The kids love smelling their paper when I draw a star on it! </p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghTKo3TZ8UTu1cwRoomJ4M4Fjn6Staxcly2RLZR4RJcUL4RZS4R8UIONtVRdRjD8HN8aaLfpU_cmZeusEpdyxbH-xusVM8mMquoJLPo55MeWpamgyurMyw-lQunLwaOG0vYd9nUSZ_8Jbly2DDeEZa61v8q-uQ_ZdAu1XcgwT1cDOov3m6PQAJ0ON5QscG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="935" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghTKo3TZ8UTu1cwRoomJ4M4Fjn6Staxcly2RLZR4RJcUL4RZS4R8UIONtVRdRjD8HN8aaLfpU_cmZeusEpdyxbH-xusVM8mMquoJLPo55MeWpamgyurMyw-lQunLwaOG0vYd9nUSZ_8Jbly2DDeEZa61v8q-uQ_ZdAu1XcgwT1cDOov3m6PQAJ0ON5QscG=w250-h400" width="250" /></a></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qUxZjz" target="_blank">4. Magnetic Dry Erase Boards (set of 5)</a></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0721TTWR3&asins=B0721TTWR3&linkId=9829f6a4989e3262b67a3e562c6b2e64&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have been looking for a set of magnetic dry erase boards for my small groups. I use them for reading, math, and intervention groups, and they are magnetic because I use them with magnetic letters when necessary. These are double sided (both magnetic) with one side blank and one side with dotted lines.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9cz6nRmmBuIxULv2AB11qfrbrXV9Qv95ZVCw10gJx3Vepki8azxTWoKmT9flD3oqYCIhC8hV3xeXHvKFrM9TXQ14yy7-ChNv_M4kt3Xpqp0Vrm3s3-MfHOIPGvuG1VywE7is6R-CJ1jg7NfXoxd__ac5VDXa7bGaA33ouj3iN3aRfYcNzVJRBa3pyvhv3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1368" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9cz6nRmmBuIxULv2AB11qfrbrXV9Qv95ZVCw10gJx3Vepki8azxTWoKmT9flD3oqYCIhC8hV3xeXHvKFrM9TXQ14yy7-ChNv_M4kt3Xpqp0Vrm3s3-MfHOIPGvuG1VywE7is6R-CJ1jg7NfXoxd__ac5VDXa7bGaA33ouj3iN3aRfYcNzVJRBa3pyvhv3" width="287" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qOVfPR" target="_blank">5. Microfiber Hedgehog Erasers</a> (set of 3)</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B06XT19FB2&asins=B06XT19FB2&linkId=6a1fba6ddddcb10af893a858c58a9a6e&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have a set of 6 of these super cute hedgehog erasers. I use them with my guided reading groups and intervention groups and the magnetic dry erase boards above!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPTyRIIobyeo72dbgmPBjUtRouc3IZI-z6lMMC7e1VAnYz6h-HqLHdZ_zEjig-MRQUujLrHeRfGACYuNQriFZSepdTyjS5q1Lere83Gf5T4H7irdxbawnzjpQTZAriGnrbdot2VuFe_qWwCSPNhxwjMy2X-LrowrlS7lFrzOYkS4Yp2hIo3DtmKrpzfC9/s604/Slide1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="604" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPTyRIIobyeo72dbgmPBjUtRouc3IZI-z6lMMC7e1VAnYz6h-HqLHdZ_zEjig-MRQUujLrHeRfGACYuNQriFZSepdTyjS5q1Lere83Gf5T4H7irdxbawnzjpQTZAriGnrbdot2VuFe_qWwCSPNhxwjMy2X-LrowrlS7lFrzOYkS4Yp2hIo3DtmKrpzfC9/w640-h312/Slide1.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSFtJmiL6atLUkJss55uSaFEyX5w7igGw85_9tNSgCgJntlxmpkJXdecJxMAs-Qnqci8U9FX443_3ZHAeiLUKnCf1PF01kKkBC3IYThgEZijjQvp8RC03edYWo_YjqByRZCMNLs3UOLL7dqhIj4aLTYVAy2qCdfsWEWUOW7lozIrb4ekwKPDJTjQS5W5XH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="1500" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSFtJmiL6atLUkJss55uSaFEyX5w7igGw85_9tNSgCgJntlxmpkJXdecJxMAs-Qnqci8U9FX443_3ZHAeiLUKnCf1PF01kKkBC3IYThgEZijjQvp8RC03edYWo_YjqByRZCMNLs3UOLL7dqhIj4aLTYVAy2qCdfsWEWUOW7lozIrb4ekwKPDJTjQS5W5XH=w400-h285" width="400" /></a></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/44dwECF" target="_blank">Better Than Paper White Shiplap</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;">
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08M5L3HBF&asins=B08M5L3HBF&linkId=9f877c47a21f4d07e89f3f706a743295&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> </p><p>I LOVE this stuff! It is absolutely better than paper–it's true. It's very thick, so it's forgiving when you're hanging it. It doesn't get wrinkly, it doesn't show staples, and it doesn't fade. The pictures from my classroom above show the white shiplap, and it's at least 4 years old. I've moved schools in that time, so it has been taken down at one school and put up again in another, and it has held up well. I definitely think it's worth it!</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZrWP6dCyJ5btUqpHwzB6hyK7yU3YXShiei9HqS5epVIii2L8rXT-GKOQ6wBFmrN9nnJ9xG6IXAVcuSuLv8OH0vO-YU_NOCqcT2NMJ0d9RCe38A7MQg_ed0YPkJZjlwejupeyByy7tHdGsDykM82oKpmp2xui3jxxWMde3Em_8ecC_uH1Z9YqRwGCU5ERo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZrWP6dCyJ5btUqpHwzB6hyK7yU3YXShiei9HqS5epVIii2L8rXT-GKOQ6wBFmrN9nnJ9xG6IXAVcuSuLv8OH0vO-YU_NOCqcT2NMJ0d9RCe38A7MQg_ed0YPkJZjlwejupeyByy7tHdGsDykM82oKpmp2xui3jxxWMde3Em_8ecC_uH1Z9YqRwGCU5ERo=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46ljzZT" target="_blank">7. Mini Plush Stuffed Dogs</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09VC25PTQ&asins=B09VC25PTQ&linkId=7f960e7c049992dd068a8f35fff0e3c8&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;">I look for a class set of stuffed dogs every year. For Christmas, I let the kids adopt a dog as long as they promise to read to it for 20 minutes a day. It is a big hit with my 2nd graders every year! Check out this blog post from <a href="https://www.teachjunkie.com/language-arts/adopt-a-pet-reading-kit/" target="_blank">Teach Junkie </a>that includes name tags for the dogs and adoption certificates. I try to plan ahead for presents to get the best deal possible. Amazon Prime day is a great day to stock up on Christmas presents!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC6hiwkahbLE3FXbkkLH0FLiUCOq1S66wl9cRWa7dnBVDWtDAQwDJ6y9QoiDAGMRjVrUqm6HftNodlilGlP2PMSXHuab73eApq_mJVipB60lm_HncYmeYBidjSrIQm4ZP4OLQ2QiubeoeuVJJmbY3sKSRpUYDwsKxjkt71ezvc12aMKu0DKXHNfb1UZyxu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1475" data-original-width="1241" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC6hiwkahbLE3FXbkkLH0FLiUCOq1S66wl9cRWa7dnBVDWtDAQwDJ6y9QoiDAGMRjVrUqm6HftNodlilGlP2PMSXHuab73eApq_mJVipB60lm_HncYmeYBidjSrIQm4ZP4OLQ2QiubeoeuVJJmbY3sKSRpUYDwsKxjkt71ezvc12aMKu0DKXHNfb1UZyxu=w337-h400" width="337" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42WGGHv" target="_blank">8. 12 Pocket Poly Organizer</a></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08VJ3C37Z&asins=B08VJ3C37Z&linkId=70660ab43e8e73623b05b5dc3fa6c0f2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is going to be for my guided reading groups. I like to use use a plastic, multi pocket binder to keep track of what each of my guided reading groups is doing. I keep a copy of the book that group is reading, the names of the students in that group, and any papers we may use. I'm looking for an organizer that has more pages to include all my intervention groups as well, and this one has a pencil pouch in the back too. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOhe3AfnkuEb0Pph7DLr2MzdlHXF3D7abOAWFTLH3999jGaxKbw5kQ5UHQGD8LSqRcCORznRvmll2a7tCAyWJpf4zYDsG_TQGuAAyTvpe-c4Trop5V0DvZN4pUgfCG8c1hcoDgRKpRyUQyi0yxAmF7GmXUNy7ffbjkBCmOGlsY0ecLtCh-mFFfFBjuI6nC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1500" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOhe3AfnkuEb0Pph7DLr2MzdlHXF3D7abOAWFTLH3999jGaxKbw5kQ5UHQGD8LSqRcCORznRvmll2a7tCAyWJpf4zYDsG_TQGuAAyTvpe-c4Trop5V0DvZN4pUgfCG8c1hcoDgRKpRyUQyi0yxAmF7GmXUNy7ffbjkBCmOGlsY0ecLtCh-mFFfFBjuI6nC=w400-h392" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46ngwAH" target="_blank">9. Mochi's Squishys Toys (25 pieces)</a></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09PNJFCYB&asins=B09PNJFCYB&linkId=789ea5b2a87521ed428389bd59e9d564&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;">This is another gift for my students that I plan ahead for so I can get the best deal. These squishy fidget toys are great non-candy Valentine's Day presents. Make tags that say, "I squish you a happy Valentine's Day," or print your own <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Valentines-From-the-Teacher-9098039" target="_blank">teacher valentines</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSenZxHHL_DP964KWamTMWQf9PUJw7GXjXSqsihqmolnUi88sPsp4uWbfX9azpj1yRJBdJWHG2onFayTnGhOGy3winLWTEdNU02W-Sik1N3yzMi_DmpA3En8cLxQG280l5ZZOqahR5j_THSPO2V8HQspffQbgQ_oyr-uzBGQAYtn54pxll8ZXWY1R0HmCK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1499" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSenZxHHL_DP964KWamTMWQf9PUJw7GXjXSqsihqmolnUi88sPsp4uWbfX9azpj1yRJBdJWHG2onFayTnGhOGy3winLWTEdNU02W-Sik1N3yzMi_DmpA3En8cLxQG280l5ZZOqahR5j_THSPO2V8HQspffQbgQ_oyr-uzBGQAYtn54pxll8ZXWY1R0HmCK=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NLXlJA" target="_blank">10. Calming Breath Sensory Stickers (64 pieces)</a></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0BNBQ4DGM&asins=B0BNBQ4DGM&linkId=f28a0d013f9166306cb88315742d6dbf&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm really looking forward to trying these out this year. We try different breathing techniques when kids need it, and I think these textured stickers will big a big hit. I'm thinking about putting it on their desks, or maybe on the dry erase clipboards above so kids will be less likely to pick at them. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Still looking for more ideas? Check out these past blog posts that have links to some great classroom supplies and organization. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bM3aM443unsbe0j-sWYH881PFmIxhXje8bTl-o29gG2C8VuRSE8vFbDDRze9bRfl_Vc7-_v6W0nBn3rT6nbUpRcCb91LQxAbSZvYEcKQHjHcFWK5cNzjqRbbYNnR98lH93xaFlxYVJfGpD-DnO7EqEFp1B6XfNaFAdwBLzJS_Ce4ZRxFExrVdtuOQeX1/s720/Slide1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bM3aM443unsbe0j-sWYH881PFmIxhXje8bTl-o29gG2C8VuRSE8vFbDDRze9bRfl_Vc7-_v6W0nBn3rT6nbUpRcCb91LQxAbSZvYEcKQHjHcFWK5cNzjqRbbYNnR98lH93xaFlxYVJfGpD-DnO7EqEFp1B6XfNaFAdwBLzJS_Ce4ZRxFExrVdtuOQeX1/s16000/Slide1.png" /></a></div><p>I think every teacher can relate to the ongoing battle for organization. When we have to manage so much STUFF for so many little people, it can quickly get overwhelming! IKEA has some great furniture for your classroom that is durable and will keep you more organized. Here are some of my favorites worth investing in: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhX5l-5uEUs4-ISrb_HbS11rIHKLz0SJ_CRO6OQsrm8E3NoEaoF9JlobgQrtHVnfk38BFEu939Las1qZwerPI1NHoWA-bhmQ9g6Y_2hjvr9gN3ZfFZ7s6ScjfrHW9mk-8EOoEOrlL0eyWx_DZHLkBCg2kDEo_CQiH-M1MYVYzBRKqC3r6yi5wvMgvZ02T/s467/Slide3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="467" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhX5l-5uEUs4-ISrb_HbS11rIHKLz0SJ_CRO6OQsrm8E3NoEaoF9JlobgQrtHVnfk38BFEu939Las1qZwerPI1NHoWA-bhmQ9g6Y_2hjvr9gN3ZfFZ7s6ScjfrHW9mk-8EOoEOrlL0eyWx_DZHLkBCg2kDEo_CQiH-M1MYVYzBRKqC3r6yi5wvMgvZ02T/w640-h534/Slide3.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trofast-storage-combination-with-boxes-white-white-s29228470/" target="_blank">1. Trofast bins</a></h2><p>I ditched student desks awhile ago, and I'm never going back! Getting kids to keep their desks clean is a nightmare! They just don't do it. And no matter how many times we took the morning to clean out our desks and have visits from the desk fairy, there were always some kids that had a rat's nest and weird things growing in their desks. So now the kids use tables and Trofast bins instead. They each have a drawer where they keep folders and notebooks, and it is at the front of my room. They are big enough that they can hold those important things but small enough that it's easy to keep organized. By having it at the front of the room, they can't have their hands in there all the time, and we have routines for getting supplies that give them a chance to get up and move periodically throughout the day. It's a win-win! They also have chair pockets where they keep a bag with a pencil, highlighter, expo marker, dry erase board, and their reading books for easy access. Trofast bins for the whole class can get a little pricey when you have a drawer for each student, but I could not teach without them now that I've done it this way! I've been using these bins for 4 or 5 years now, and I have not had to replace any. They're as good as new (maybe a bit dirtier, but otherwise in great shape!). Trofast bins are probably my #1 favorite teacher hack from IKEA.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gfd7Qcc2xJDsZxljsX1carehz1pCW-Na9pgSFFbfYT845W9fMiMaKEhw_a7Dk4TjUBLnNUOxx2vjESU8-Df5f-LmeXOx1JrSyE_tJItvdTa7n95qX9xGWKFfjICvy9IzvooyWcToxIAaw4jEWy_CoRRX7FUV_u5ZeJ6bKDY4sHj995DMYwpE7nEt_eVq/s466/Slide5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="466" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gfd7Qcc2xJDsZxljsX1carehz1pCW-Na9pgSFFbfYT845W9fMiMaKEhw_a7Dk4TjUBLnNUOxx2vjESU8-Df5f-LmeXOx1JrSyE_tJItvdTa7n95qX9xGWKFfjICvy9IzvooyWcToxIAaw4jEWy_CoRRX7FUV_u5ZeJ6bKDY4sHj995DMYwpE7nEt_eVq/w640-h506/Slide5.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-00275848/" target="_blank">2. Kallax Bookcase Shelving</a> </h2><div>I use the Kallax Bookcase Shelving in my classroom library. I put pillows on the top and the kids use them as couches to sit and read, and I also have baskets of books underneath, so they do double duty as book shelves too! I use 3 as couches in my classroom library. Based on your available space, you can put them end to end or separate them. I have been using these shelves for 4 or 5 years as well, and they look almost as good as new. They are very sturdy, and the perfect height for my 2nd graders to sit on.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TvwQzq6GPVdfSDusLGoG0Af8XJHXrMFW2aWdrqx1d0h8AaOhdcYSvRZwUiCQR8JYA92_N7GMu9bjn8VsDKb5k5AEFc5w-so0R-yRMrrNvDl-tFwhihj31rP6cWtNtoR3FVWREbEUtOrRvFCSHJpjjUEeJiUkC04R4bpVvOJOT9yqQIaN30no53rMzZku/s467/Slide2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="467" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TvwQzq6GPVdfSDusLGoG0Af8XJHXrMFW2aWdrqx1d0h8AaOhdcYSvRZwUiCQR8JYA92_N7GMu9bjn8VsDKb5k5AEFc5w-so0R-yRMrrNvDl-tFwhihj31rP6cWtNtoR3FVWREbEUtOrRvFCSHJpjjUEeJiUkC04R4bpVvOJOT9yqQIaN30no53rMzZku/w640-h542/Slide2.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lack-wall-shelf-unit-white-60282186/" target="_blank">3. LACK Wall Shelf </a></h2><div>The Lack Wall Shelf makes a great book display! I put this at the front of the room near my teacher reading chair, and I rotate books that we are reading throughout the year. The kids get excited to see what is coming when I display books for a new learning theme. It's nice if you can mount this shelf to the wall for safety, but the current school I'm at wouldn't let me put holes in the wall, and I've never had a problem with it tipping in 3 years. It still looks new and it is sturdy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH20MrLVZcndGKW4Gg9cpsxcev25eds56ClfOdfV57ctNAbEoWN4vDCrAuZYCnn2d7QH4bcptKHyACSVHF-yUbM-uWpgN_xK_3QuMqfX4HduCi4ifBd8VfUu4G6wj44HBqjW3z7bqKF3zbV99_XOtqULG23gsEQ7yIZQjB0sqjj3x-czt1G0ht8gTH_Ot/s467/Slide4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="467" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH20MrLVZcndGKW4Gg9cpsxcev25eds56ClfOdfV57ctNAbEoWN4vDCrAuZYCnn2d7QH4bcptKHyACSVHF-yUbM-uWpgN_xK_3QuMqfX4HduCi4ifBd8VfUu4G6wj44HBqjW3z7bqKF3zbV99_XOtqULG23gsEQ7yIZQjB0sqjj3x-czt1G0ht8gTH_Ot/w640-h538/Slide4.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-20275814/" target="_blank">4. Kallax Cube</a></h2><div>I also ditched my teacher desk many, many years ago. Even though I don't sit at a big, bulky teacher desk, I still need a place to put stuff so it doesn't pile up. Several years ago I started using Kallax Cubes as my teacher area. You can leave the cube open (which I do on top), or use the fabric bins that fit inside to hold things (which I do on the bottom). They take up a minimal amount of room, but they still hold a lot of stuff in order to keep me organized. I've been using these Kallax cubes for at least 6 years, and they are still sturdy and look great. </div><p>As teachers, we use so much of our own money to make things organized, efficient, and pretty in our classrooms. So if we're going to fork over the money, we need to make sure it's worth the investment. These 4 shelves have proved their stamina for me, an they're still going strong. They are classroom approved! And not only are they functional, but they're pretty. Several pictures from my classroom were featured in an article on We Are Teachers called <a href="https://www.weareteachers.com/ikea-classroom/" target="_blank">41 IKEA Classroom Supplies for Your Next Shopping Trip</a>. Check it out! I'm the teacher Emily from Parker, CO. </p><p>Good luck organizing your classroom!</p><p><br /></p>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-81335780980504797432023-06-09T08:16:00.003-06:002023-06-09T09:22:51.553-06:00ABC Family Fun<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIT9f3QJvuMvIYsRR25BMVgX5dKWskB5sp2bK26vMixG82g4usYtLr-Ig81boDBFTRf20wM4xczrXmWvqHGkN9dbTYoXr7GJZTbjE5Rrn0ucgBjbt9AffOE1smNPjr590dftihJ4tRyacPRFWvwT32pKAdrw8_f22UbLj35WksGSjX4UxAZZpDc8j0A/s4032/image0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIT9f3QJvuMvIYsRR25BMVgX5dKWskB5sp2bK26vMixG82g4usYtLr-Ig81boDBFTRf20wM4xczrXmWvqHGkN9dbTYoXr7GJZTbjE5Rrn0ucgBjbt9AffOE1smNPjr590dftihJ4tRyacPRFWvwT32pKAdrw8_f22UbLj35WksGSjX4UxAZZpDc8j0A/w640-h480/image0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>I've been teaching for 23 years, and I swear teaching is getting harder. I'm sure that is no surprise if you were in the teaching field before Covid, or if you've just been watching the news. So this post is just about unwinding, and taking some time to have fun with your family. Relax and enjoy the summer! I'm sure you've earned it. And what better way for a teacher (or student) to unwind than with ABC family fun? Try doing something different that starts with each letter of the alphabet. I've been doing this for years (before kids it was ABC dating with my hubby), and it'a a great way to try something new, get you out of your comfort zone, and have fun!</p><p>Some tips for trying #abcfamilyfun: </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. Make a list for each letter of the alphabet ahead of time. </h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I promise, you won't be able to remember what your plan is for each letter, and some letters take a lot of creativity! I check out local magazines and websites about fun things to do in my area and I take a day to write out all the options and we vote as a family. We try to balance it with things each person will be really excited about and things we've never done. You have to get creative sometimes! I make a list on my phone using <a href="http://keep.google.com" target="_blank">Google Keep</a> so I can pull it up wherever we are, and I can check things off the list once we've done it.</span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money.</h4><p>Things are SO expensive right now! There are plenty of fun things you can plan to do that don't cost money or are inexpensive. Be sure to include a balance of things. You can have a picnic, go to a free concert in the park, or fly a kite for little to no money. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">3. Big trips can include more than one letter.</h4><p>If you already have a big vacation planned, make sure it counts as several letters. No doubt it is already costing a lot of money, and you probably have several thing planned so it should count as more than one thing on your list. For example, last year we went on a big trip to Mexico, so it counted as our letter M for Mexico, S for snorkeling, and C for catamaran (we rented a catamaran and went to a different island with a large group). </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">4. You don't have to go in order.</h4><p>Don't put a lot of rules on your family fun time, or it takes some of the fun out of it. Some activities that you want to do happen at a certain time, or your big trip is scheduled and it doesn't always match ABC order. Don't sweat it or you'll never get done! The point is to have fun trying new things, so don't worry about the order or how long it takes you to finish. We've been working on our current list for a year and a half. We should finish this summer! We do a lot more in the summer, and we fit in activities when we can during the school year. There don't have to be a lot of rules -- just have fun!</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">5. Be flexible and creative!</h4><p>One of the reasons you want to make your list of activities ahead of time is so that you can move things around as needed. For example, we live in Colorado, so we always go to a Rockies baseball game in the summer. We can count this as B for baseball or R for Rockies or F for fireworks (we love to watch a game near the 4th of July because they shoot off fireworks). We pick the letter that fits best with out list that year. If we already have something planned for B, we call it our R letter. Some letters are tricky, so be creative and move things around until they fit in your list.</p><p>Even if you don't have any big trips planned for the summer, you can have a lot of fun trying new experiences! And then you have an ABC list to remind you of the things you did, because if you're like me, when someone asks what I did this summer, I can't always come up with an answer. I know I was busy, but I don't know exactly what I did! Now you can say, we did something starting with each letter of the alphabet. It starts an interesting conversation! Here are some ideas to get you started. Be sure to comment with your ideas, especially for the hard letters!</p><p>A</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Art Museum</li><li>Aquarium</li><li><a href="https://archerygamesdenver.com/" target="_blank">Archery Games</a> - We haven't done this yet, but I can't wait to try it!</li><li>Alpine Slide</li></ul>B<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Baseball game</li><li>Basketball game</li><li>Botanic Gardens</li><li>Boondocks</li><li>Butterfly Pavillion </li><li>Biking</li><li>Bowling</li></ul>C<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cooking class - we did this at the Uncorked Kitchen! It was awesome! We'd definitely do it again. It was our first time doing a cooking class, and it was a lot of fun!</li><li>Concert - our area has free concerts in the park all summer.</li><li>Children's Museum</li><li>Casa Bonita - We went before it closed, but it's reopened again! Can't wait to go back and watch those cliff divers!</li><li>Comedy show</li><li>Camping - this can be outside or with a blanket tent in the living room!</li><li>Castlewood Canyon</li></ul>D<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Dinosaurs Alive! This year there were some dinosaur experiences we got to see with dinosaur robots that moved. It was really cool!</li><li><a href="https://dinoridge.org/">Dinosaur Ridge</a> - this was our letter D a few years ago (can you tell my son is into dinosaurs?). It was really cool to take the tour of the trail around the area -- definitely something we'll do again!</li><li>Dinner theater</li><li>Dave & Busters</li><li>Doughnut taste test - we discovered there are a lot of different doughnut shops in our area, so we had to try them all to find the best! #1 Crispy Cream #2 Lamar's Doughnuts #3 Hurts Doughnuts #4 Dunkin Doughnuts. I think there are a few we still haven't tried!</li><li><a href="https://dsrwp.com/rides-and-tours.php" target="_blank">Dog Sled rides </a></li></ul><div>E</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Elitch Gardens</li><li>Egypt Time of the Pharaohs - this was an exhibit at our Nature and Science Museum this year which we did for our letter E</li><li>Ethiopian food</li><li>Mt. Evans</li><li>Estes Park</li><li>Exploding Kittens - this is a super fun family card game even your teenagers will play!</li></ul>F</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Film on the Rocks - In Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheater has a series called Film on the Rocks. You get to watch an old movie on the really big outdoor screen!</li><li>Fireworks</li><li>Frozen yogurt</li><li>Farmer's Market</li><li>Football game</li><li><a href="https://www.deliciousdenverfoodtours.com/" target="_blank">Food Tour</a></li></ul> G</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ghost Tour - I found a historic walking ghost tour you could take in Denver that took us to the old mansions in downtown that were built in the 1800s or early 1900s and believed to be haunted. It was a cool history of the area and a fun walk!</li><li>Great Wolf Lodge</li><li>Garden of the Gods</li><li>Golf, miniature golf</li><li>Gel blasters - there is an <a href="https://www.foxairsoft.com/faf-airsoft-field-denver-colorado/" target="_blank">Airsoft Field</a> near us!</li><li>Game night</li><li>Gaylord Hotel</li></ul><div>H</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Hiking</li><li>Hot Air Balloon - there are many hot air balloon festivals in Colorado</li><li>Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs</li><li>Horse back riding</li><li><a href="https://hammondscandies.com/products/hammonds-factory-tour" target="_blank">Hammond's Candy Factory</a></li></ul><div>I</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.tirdenver.com/" target="_blank">Inventing Room</a> - this is something we tried this year that we've never done before! The Inventing Room Dessert Shop is like a mini version of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory! We went to a Sugar Science class and learned a lot about cooking with liquid nitrogen, and we got to eat a lot of yummy stuff! Super fun!</li><li>Ice cream</li><li>Immersive Monet - this exhibit was visiting our area, but we missed it. There are a lot of immersive art experiences to try though!</li><li>Imax theater</li><li>Indoor Skydiving</li><li>Ice Castles - a winter activity that has been closed since Covid, but will hopefully open back up soon!</li><li><a href="https://immersivegamebox.com/locations/co-denver/" target="_blank">Immersive Gamebox</a></li></ul>J</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Jurassic World Domain movie - we did this as our letter J when the movie came out this year</li><li>Juice Bar</li><li>Jeep tour</li><li>Jenga</li></ul><div>K</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fly a kite</li><li>Kickboxing</li><li>Karate Class</li><li>King Tut exhibit - there was a special King Tut exhibit at our art museum a few years ago. Very interesting!</li></ul><div>L</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Legos - we went to the lego store and picked something out to build together as a family.</li><li>Library</li><li>Laser Tag</li><li>Littleton Historic Museum </li></ul><div>M</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Movie Night</li><li>Musical</li><li>Museum</li><li>Mining for gold</li><li>Make your own pizza - make your own dough and everyone in the family makes their own personal pan pizza with toppings of their choice!</li></ul><div>N</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Nerf gun war - you can do this at home or go to Archery Games!</li><li>Nature & Science Museum</li><li><a href="https://northpolecolorado.com/" target="_blank">North Pole - Santa's Workshop</a></li></ul><div>O</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Oreo dessert bar - this year we bought a bunch of different kind of Oreos and had a fun taste test of our favorites! You'd be surprised how many kinds there are!</li><li>Opera</li><li>Orchestra</li><li>Origami</li></ul><div>P</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Park</li><li>Painting class</li><li>Picnic</li><li>Paintball</li><li>Pirate's Cove water park</li></ul><div>Q</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Qdoba</li><li>Quandary Peak</li></ul><div>R</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rodeo</li><li>Royal Gorge</li><li>Red Rocks Amphitheater</li><li>Run - do a 5K as a family. Bonus points if it's for a good cause!</li><li>Rock Climbing</li><li>Renaissance Festival</li></ul>S</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Swimming</li><li>Visit the State Capitol</li><li>Stanley Hotel Tour - The Shining was filmed at this old historic hotel!</li><li>Symphony</li><li>Scavenger Hunt</li><li>Snow Tubing - obviously a winter activity!</li><li>Smores -- around the backyard fire pit or the camp fire, smores are always delicious!</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul>T</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tattered Cover Bookstore</li><li>Trampoline Park - Sky Zone, Urban Air</li><li>Top Golf</li><li>Train Ride</li><li>Tiny Town Railroad</li><li>Taco bar</li></ul>U</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://upstairscircus.com/lodo/?gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxk4DIzdNyPGHSfupVa_1F3qpNABsoE8NXe1O1Krm7vMyvRHwfLJfs4hoC94EQAvD_BwE">Upstairs Circus</a> - this is on our list this summer! It's a bar where you can do DIY projects like making concrete coasters, creating a leather pet collar, or making a butcher board. I'm looking forward to checking it out!</li><li>US Mint</li></ul><div>V</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Start a Vegetable garden</li><li>Video games</li></ul><div>W</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Water balloon fight</li><li>Water World</li><li><a href="https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxk2CpjUTBSLceLn3mXcG1XS7gKcCHP9b9d931UMScn6B2KFfDUOY8GhoCCu0QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Wild Animal Sanctuary</a> </li><li>White Water Rafting</li></ul><div>X</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Xbox night</li></ul><div>Y</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Yard games - i.e., corn hole, bocce ball, horseshoes, etc.</li><li>Yoga</li><li>YMCA</li></ul><div>Z</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Zoo</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-19491560954139007252022-08-02T09:18:00.003-06:002022-08-02T09:18:42.910-06:00Teacher Stuff Newsletter #3 - Back to School<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18qkigjd2wBkZw2Wgvt6kAiuuxKtR8lwdFHFnF1IPuNs/preview?slide=id.g140263f2007_0_0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfIS7NorQGDesq44YLQ-WtAKE9HAxAfEuphhRuRuWaeELOT-m_wNJMQliKRi_tdwKMVNshbfOtFXm79C_5qwMvZWDobgrtbCOFchwEPR0uLrYN-o60y1IT6A3ZiJDYbJUUBkmmqkpTt3GiVMm493XW4rISdah3ODrVKyLHIb9sno04F0PMwrPmFSEdw/w640-h494/Teacher%20Stuff%20Newsletter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 3rd edition of the Teacher Stuff Newsletter is available, and the theme is 'Back to School.' Check out this collection of free resources to help you get ready for the new school year. Just click on the picture to go to the google slide that has live links to the resources. You can also see previous newsletters by clicking the arrows on the slide show. Happy New (School) Year!</div><br /><p></p>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-874110562650459282022-07-29T16:36:00.003-06:002022-07-30T04:16:45.090-06:003 Back To School Books With Creative Gifts & Activities For The Beginning of The Year<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk60BCWoNt7zwKgymGvZt1oGBKfG9bww4ypTTLFaJhB3JQjvAaORPOp6vng3SHH4VDXqAN0GVr8jMIcUB77oRJWmQYmx6Ls1TT3r6LFQqMYygEr5vu7QjCrdcgxvDyZ3mkG-GLLc_SuwF5einXNaKAGXk3SuzLVDL03AuKfXeGG1x1XKAVJQ9Qq4KWA/s720/3%20Back%20to%20School%20Books%20With%20Creative%20Gifts%20&%20Activities%20for%20the%20Beginning%20of%20the%20Year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk60BCWoNt7zwKgymGvZt1oGBKfG9bww4ypTTLFaJhB3JQjvAaORPOp6vng3SHH4VDXqAN0GVr8jMIcUB77oRJWmQYmx6Ls1TT3r6LFQqMYygEr5vu7QjCrdcgxvDyZ3mkG-GLLc_SuwF5einXNaKAGXk3SuzLVDL03AuKfXeGG1x1XKAVJQ9Qq4KWA/w640-h494/3%20Back%20to%20School%20Books%20With%20Creative%20Gifts%20&%20Activities%20for%20the%20Beginning%20of%20the%20Year.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h3><br /></h3><h3>1. <u>A Teacher's Top Secret</u> by LaNesha Tabb: <br />Pens or Pencils (with a free tag download)</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73tYlBB_1IdHRXGSDsAFRe_n_HpZp5C2cqgFNyNDnw2NOStp9jNzQXUaHg7t24pZH2YSf-6EH4lftY8_D6aoq38DLFOGIcNXG26xAmDPLAoRN4cYz9LtyQIsggdZeKJFuVBVKrs3ZK0-VnJ9ry0QTKPLNN_SmmHvCgNyUsIUkSGKkrA4XHUFlghpVBg/s4032/IMG_3420.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73tYlBB_1IdHRXGSDsAFRe_n_HpZp5C2cqgFNyNDnw2NOStp9jNzQXUaHg7t24pZH2YSf-6EH4lftY8_D6aoq38DLFOGIcNXG26xAmDPLAoRN4cYz9LtyQIsggdZeKJFuVBVKrs3ZK0-VnJ9ry0QTKPLNN_SmmHvCgNyUsIUkSGKkrA4XHUFlghpVBg/w640-h480/IMG_3420.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. That means I get a small commission if you use my links to buy something, but at no cost to you.</p><p>Are you looking for a back to school gift to start the year off "write"? Try tying tags onto a pen or pencil that say, "You are just 'write' for our class!" I give these to my students before school starts. We have students come in to do assessments before the first day of school. They come in small groups, and they are usually pretty nervous. I start by reading the book <u>A Teacher's Top Secret</u>. I found this book last year, and it is awesome! It tells the students a big teacher secret––that we pick them to be in our class because of all the special gifts they have to offer our classroom family. It talks about how sometimes it gets pretty heated and teachers throw down over the students to make sure they get them in their class! It's really cute. After we read the book, it's time for them to start their beginning of year assessments. I give them their pen and tell them it is a special pen that will help them do their best! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Student-Gift-Tag-You-are-Just-Write-for-our-class-8353174" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfe6yunDJCralcvuGVHD_zrfMP_OMkgKBtVb-4OhbXC5t1FUlZM9uy_4wrHwivr6930YpOfCjSu53S8jyKcV7pt1DIQPGm-WoXGUdV9VIq07tPQb9jKk4XyQIL5uIGo5KLtbUXQJ0kqZf7vTTPyYU9124PAFerXnkjVeA7rNCP_VNvqahEXqc6T8HvQ/w309-h400/You%20Are%20Just%20%22Write%22%20For%20Our%20Class.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><p>You can download the tag for free <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Student-Gift-Tag-You-are-Just-Write-for-our-class-8353174" target="_blank">here in my TpT store</a>. I print the tag on different colored AstroBright card stock and use a 3 inch circle punch to cut them out quickly (Note: You have to cut off some of the extra paper to get the hole punch close enough to cut out the circle perfectly). These tags are made for the 3 inch punch. Then I use a regular hole punch in the top and curling ribbon to tie it onto the pen. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNRzXohoj1wcW9UYbXE8QGd_IFDmrgORVL8L6R4XcEyNUAKJVcdO-vf48wpKE0wE6oal5-f97_t2SrURmavdI6kJzV5G2qMCNL9lUNH9LBQ-hxvfWKxjDQPK6o7701_QExbvw0EObsYjbC08GpeOo8D5Wq-Pc7Y7hWFCRGB8706XwFmm3qKirEny9cw/s4032/IMG_3426.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNRzXohoj1wcW9UYbXE8QGd_IFDmrgORVL8L6R4XcEyNUAKJVcdO-vf48wpKE0wE6oal5-f97_t2SrURmavdI6kJzV5G2qMCNL9lUNH9LBQ-hxvfWKxjDQPK6o7701_QExbvw0EObsYjbC08GpeOo8D5Wq-Pc7Y7hWFCRGB8706XwFmm3qKirEny9cw/w400-h300/IMG_3426.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p>This year, I'm adding this little fairy or elf door to my classroom. I'm going to let the kids know that we have some magical friends that live in our classroom who left the pens for them to use during their assessment days, and I will show them the little door. I will let them speculate on who or what could be living there! Once school starts, one of our first units is fairytales and folktales. After I read <u>The Elves and the Shoemaker</u> by Jacob Grimm and Jim LaMarche, it will lead us to the discovery that we have magical elves that live in our classroom. Our elves will leave little notes, drawings, and words of encouragement sporadically throughout the year. I think we'll also have some visits from their cousins from the North Pole around Christmas time and their friends the leprechauns will visit around St. Patrick's Day and play tricks on us!</p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1956306242&asins=1956306242&linkId=90038be278e67e2c8ec2efedaa9cc740&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08396KNQ4&asins=B08396KNQ4&linkId=a36147570d31fa0acee47cc2c6bfafc0&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; 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width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">2. <u>Lubna and Pebble</u> by Wendy Meddour:<br />Make a Bed For Pebble</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBMVjY-zNBklAEqBkhr1b872S5YHgUXWZm_HY8EOXOZvOBvzkoSoa5iCiI6kQCTCcjXHl3L8JyowkPGD7ERHb8KQRXullcamUQKwlJP4P9OPCAWSsgTqvimNsaiusCRaRjqTFLXBghnPa3ns6WxAequlRxseY1HlcAHfO4TJUvz0fhyzrjXOB1ilbJg/s4032/IMG_3424.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBMVjY-zNBklAEqBkhr1b872S5YHgUXWZm_HY8EOXOZvOBvzkoSoa5iCiI6kQCTCcjXHl3L8JyowkPGD7ERHb8KQRXullcamUQKwlJP4P9OPCAWSsgTqvimNsaiusCRaRjqTFLXBghnPa3ns6WxAequlRxseY1HlcAHfO4TJUvz0fhyzrjXOB1ilbJg/w480-h640/IMG_3424.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lubna and Pebble is a beautiful book that I love to use to start off the year. It is about a little girl who is a refugee (it doesn't specify from where) who comes to a new country, and she feels lonely and scared. Her best friend is a pebble that she holds when she is scared, and she talks to it when she is lonely. When they make camp and pebble is cold, dad helps Lubna make a cozy bed for pebble. When a new boy joins the camp, Lubna becomes his friend because he is lonely and scared too. When it's time for Lubna to leave the camp, the boy doesn't want her to go. She leaves her best friend pebble with him so he has someone to hold onto when he is scared and talk to when he is lonely. It is a very touching story of friendship that is beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After reading this story, we talk about who feels a little scared and lonely in a new classroom. Then I pass out a pebble friend to them to hold onto when they feel that way. This is a gift that is super special to kids EVERY time. We bust out the STEM supplies next, such as cardboard tubes, egg cartons, small boxes, etc. and I let the kids build a bed for their pebble. When they're done, we all go around and introduce ourselves and share our bed creations, then I let kids go back and make adjustments if they got new ideas from other classmates. I encourage them to collaborate with each other on their modifications as we also build classroom community. This is always an amazing first day activity that leaves kids feeling excited about coming back to school.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0525554165&asins=0525554165&linkId=e36ae5fe62a6bf718d4e9242bc81ecaa&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07F9LLC12&asins=B07F9LLC12&linkId=73fa0874ab6810bb35cbdc4244db491b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">3. <u>Scribble Stones</u> by Diane Alber:<br />Scribble Stones</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wFEXSYZiCF21ZGu_s-obGIDP_vniK8nKtTfqSdfQk-i80H9IC1E16HnBd3bzgr5wX_0FV1uNxG21QOWUCxNhjN8n30Rk7ialSM9C3as5hIcu4Y3XCORquMoj8u1buFNXErHknxvBkcuL-dAiEmiZY5gQkkk7XZR8CXNfug9QCGhwgcgt8FmUmlZTkA/s4032/IMG_3427.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wFEXSYZiCF21ZGu_s-obGIDP_vniK8nKtTfqSdfQk-i80H9IC1E16HnBd3bzgr5wX_0FV1uNxG21QOWUCxNhjN8n30Rk7ialSM9C3as5hIcu4Y3XCORquMoj8u1buFNXErHknxvBkcuL-dAiEmiZY5gQkkk7XZR8CXNfug9QCGhwgcgt8FmUmlZTkA/w640-h480/IMG_3427.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Scribble Stones is a great follow up to Lubna and Pebble (I typically do it several days later or the following week). Scribble Stones is a book about this stone that has waited his whole life to be chosen for a special job only to become someone's paper weight. It's disappointing until one day these scribbles use all the paper in the office. The stone has a great idea, and the scribbles use him to create their art! In the back of the book, the scribble stone project is explained: You find a stone, add some art, and then pass it on to someone else to spread kindness in the world. They add more art to the stone and pass it on too. It's a great way to start a chain of kindness. At the beginning of the year when we go over classroom rules or the school PBiS letters, kindness is always incorporated.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I usually get 3 - 4 inch stones for every student in my classroom from a local landscaping company since they are so heavy, but I put a link to some stones here that should work too. I have the kids use colored sharpie markers to decorate their stones. I used paint one year, and it was pretty messy and didn't stay on the stones, so sharpies work better for me! After the kids finish decorating their stones, we decide who to give them to in order to spread kindness. This can be tricky because beginning of the year 2nd graders are really still first graders, and they want to keep their stone. We really have to emphasize kindness and decide as a class how to pass them on. It helps that they got their own stone to keep with the Lubna and Pebble activity, but this is a big and cool stone! Two years ago we decided to share our stones with parents by putting them out by the front door of the school. Parents could not enter the building due to COVID, so we thought they would appreciate our beautiful stones in front of the school when they picked up their kids. Last year we decided to give our stones to kindergartners. My class thought they were probably afraid to start school for the first time and having a scribble stone would make them feel good about school. I can't wait to see who my students decide to share them with this year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1732934649&asins=1732934649&linkId=a275a0cbc76415f020b6a1cff7bca552&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B096FGCF7B&asins=B096FGCF7B&linkId=a657ab857c2020f7202dfb8b8edef8c3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00UHUKKHQ&asins=B00UHUKKHQ&linkId=2f7d471d28db93454b1f9022c74d10c0&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have done these beginning of the year activities with my students for a few years, and they are always a huge hit! They are great ways to build classroom community and start off with some fun! </div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-38649338176308005462022-07-19T07:38:00.003-06:002022-07-26T05:13:11.504-06:00Classroom Digital Data Tracker Shortcuts in Google Sheets<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZ-BdWcQ_6kxi4R3eITXeO1e89Un9xeJOEJGDRHV6_TKfB1KQtGIGfadbHw9eKahtVMZXnyXM88g0gjkTd3q1mhltbo6NypM5F8v2h8I-zFUMykGwlYHSM9Q4Qgea2ym1v2a4_SWyhkYUM6qGFE62EbVLotIXqNQUeGL36st31URlPHwTf0mHD18hlw/s720/Classroom%20Digital%20Data%20Tracker%20Shortcuts%20in%20Google%20Sheets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZ-BdWcQ_6kxi4R3eITXeO1e89Un9xeJOEJGDRHV6_TKfB1KQtGIGfadbHw9eKahtVMZXnyXM88g0gjkTd3q1mhltbo6NypM5F8v2h8I-zFUMykGwlYHSM9Q4Qgea2ym1v2a4_SWyhkYUM6qGFE62EbVLotIXqNQUeGL36st31URlPHwTf0mHD18hlw/w640-h494/Classroom%20Digital%20Data%20Tracker%20Shortcuts%20in%20Google%20Sheets.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>As a teacher, if I got to pick a super power, I'd have to go with freezing time. Remember those shows from the 80s where a witch could blink or put her two fingers together and freeze time? If I could do that, I'd have more time to grade papers, create lesson plans, workout, or sleep! While I don't yet know how to give myself super powers, I do know how to give you a little bit more time––every teacher's dream!</p><p><br /></p><p>It's important to collect a lot of data about our students, but trying to sift through it all can be a lot. Here are some shortcuts I learned using google sheets as a digital data tracker to cut down on the time I spend sorting data so I can spend that time analyzing it instead. It makes report card time SO much easier too! </p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">1. Alternating Colors: </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Format––alternating colors</b></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/2305359a0c6e7b3eb02656b188f8bd81" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" height="349" src="https://i.gyazo.com/2305359a0c6e7b3eb02656b188f8bd81.gif" width="640" /></a></p><p>Okay, this is a really simple no-brainer that has been done since the beginning of teaching time, but it really does help! Google Sheets will make every other row an alternating color so it's easier to follow one line across the row. Just go to <b>Format ––alternating colors</b>. You can even pick different color combinations or customize your own. Freezing rows that need to stay in the same place can help with following the line across the row or column too. Check out my post <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2018/08/create-your-own-auto-filling-data.html" target="_blank">Create Your Own Auto-Filling Data Spreadsheet With These 4 Tips</a> for directions on how to do this. </p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">2. Drop Down Menus: </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Data––data validation––list of items</b></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/02a6e9fab48b1bccec88b01569d8382a" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" height="343" src="https://i.gyazo.com/02a6e9fab48b1bccec88b01569d8382a.gif" width="640" /></a></p><p>This shortcut became a time saver for me because I am assigning a different value or weight to different test questions within a single test. The math program we use at my school tests a bunch of different standards on one test––not just one strand at a time. I have to figure out which standard correlates to each individual problem on the test and record them under a separate standard in my grade book (rather than one score for the whole test). So problem #1 which tests standard 2.NBT.1, for example, might have 3 parts (a, b, c), so I want it to be worth 3 points. But problem #2, which tests 2.OA.2, might only be worth 1 point. Using a drop down menu helps me remember how heavily I weighted each test question when I'm recording the grade so I stay consistent. To make a drop down menu, highlight the whole column, and go to <b>Data––data validation––list of items</b>. I always use 'list of items' and then list the numbers possible separating them with a comma like this: 1, 2, 3. I like it because it puts the number choices in the drop down menu for you to choose. Then click on the arrow to choose one of those numbers.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">3. Color Code the Data</div><b style="text-align: center;">Format––conditional formatting–format rules–"is equal to"–change the default color with the paint bucket</b></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/8c36437bcce9e2cab800e555b2b37377"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" height="340" src="https://i.gyazo.com/8c36437bcce9e2cab800e555b2b37377.gif" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><p>This shortcut has made the biggest difference for me! I like to see a data page color coded so I can get a sense of whether a student (or my whole class) is passing a standard at a glance. For example, if I have a problem worth 3 points, I can make 1 out of 3 points unsatisfactory and color code it red; 2 out of 3 points would be partially proficient and I would color it yellow; and 3 out of 3 points would be proficient and I would color it green. Then at a glance I can see if a lot of kids missed a certain question by the colors I see going down that column. I was color coding my data before, but I would highlight and change the color in each individual box. Conditional formatting has revolutionized my data analysis! I can set a whole column at one time to change the color of the box when I put the score in. Just highlight the column or row that you want to color code using the same data parameters. Go to <b>Format––conditional formatting–format rules–"is equal to"–change the default color with the paint bucket</b>. Now when you type in a number or choose a number from the drop down menu, it will automatically change the color based on the rules you set. </p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">4. Average the Score:</h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>=(click in the box of the student total)/(click in box of the total possible) </b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBPCetnIwel6uLZ-Dp72Dk1SpS5TVQimqBcfQ0GNTDOhtXP-gr_VXG2o-zc0LEbdoYinieIfCocpZ47k-tPuRCa5t1KO1p1USWRmZPGo6NCFsMtRfWSoVGrves_1NV95602BLV6RnCxFNl-rT8ncXWP6kCj7gNhF1SwTOlTVL8bsCfUAXxDMKThgn_A/s720/Classroom%20Digital%20Data%20Shortcuts%20in%20Google%20Sheets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBPCetnIwel6uLZ-Dp72Dk1SpS5TVQimqBcfQ0GNTDOhtXP-gr_VXG2o-zc0LEbdoYinieIfCocpZ47k-tPuRCa5t1KO1p1USWRmZPGo6NCFsMtRfWSoVGrves_1NV95602BLV6RnCxFNl-rT8ncXWP6kCj7gNhF1SwTOlTVL8bsCfUAXxDMKThgn_A/w640-h494/Classroom%20Digital%20Data%20Shortcuts%20in%20Google%20Sheets.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Going back to my math test example, I have random test questions across several units that fall under one standard. We use standards-based grading, so I average all of those individual test questions over several different units to determine how the student is doing on that one standard. To do this, first I have a total column at the end of each standard, and I have the spreadsheet automatically add up the total number of points the student earned for that standard (see the blog post <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2018/08/create-your-own-auto-filling-data.html" target="_blank">Create Your Own Auto-Filling Data Spreadsheet With These 4 Tips</a> for directions on automatically adding totals). For example, if unit 6 had five test questions for standard 2.NBT.B, and unit 7 had four test questions for 2.NBT.B, I have a box at the top of the spreadsheet with the total number of points possible––in this example 24––and then the spreadsheet calculates the total number that student earned. In the "Score" column, I have the spreadsheet average the score and turn it into a percent. To do this, click in the "Score" box for the first student and type <b>=</b>. Then click on that student's "total" box and it will add it to the formula. Next hit the / (which means divided by) and click on the box that has the total number of points possible. My formula for this example looks like this: <span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">=</span><span dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #f7981d; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">X5</span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">/</span><span dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #7e3794; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">X4</span></p><p><span dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #7e3794; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/21073a7081d539320467674592122017"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" height="315" src="https://i.gyazo.com/21073a7081d539320467674592122017.gif" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">To make sure the score is shown as a percentage, highlight the whole score column and click on the picture of the % on the toolbar across the top. Now at a glance you can see which students are passing the standard over time.</p><p>I also have a blog post that I published a few years ago called <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2018/08/create-your-own-auto-filling-data.html" target="_blank">Create Your Own Auto-Filling Data Spreadsheet With These 4 Tips</a>. It shows you how to freeze rows and columns, automatically add totals, automatically populate data on a shared page, and create pivot tables to analyze data. You should check it out for ways to make your data tracker even more legit.</p>
I hope you find these tips helpful in saving you time during your data collecting! <br /><br /><br />
Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-9475201104116575522022-07-10T08:52:00.002-06:002022-07-10T08:52:23.337-06:005 Types Of Intervention Tools For the Playful Classroom and How to Use Them<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBkVTZ1jKDmfz3Uf6eFbYgfdPcAKXdT6nB3FiKU2IVXQaGcl23SNz0UhybBR-Y5aNaV5VsTyIxsobhMwz82u94JHeg02adWNAuirEAE0ax8vUTqXNUhoerHxu4SUVwcw2G8gPKSQGpOoPh2CluxIz48l6vSWODjqQ27-yLbx73O_BwjG7-p-L8zPW2g/s720/5%20Types%20of%20Intervention%20for%20thre%20Playful%20Classroom.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBkVTZ1jKDmfz3Uf6eFbYgfdPcAKXdT6nB3FiKU2IVXQaGcl23SNz0UhybBR-Y5aNaV5VsTyIxsobhMwz82u94JHeg02adWNAuirEAE0ax8vUTqXNUhoerHxu4SUVwcw2G8gPKSQGpOoPh2CluxIz48l6vSWODjqQ27-yLbx73O_BwjG7-p-L8zPW2g/w640-h494/5%20Types%20of%20Intervention%20for%20thre%20Playful%20Classroom.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This summer I read the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3nLJyov" target="_blank"><u>The Playful Classroom</u> by Jed Dearybury and Julie Jones</a>, and I participated in the book study hosted by <a href="https://carlyandadam.com/" target="_blank">Carly and Adam</a> and co-hosted with authors Jed and Julie! It was very inspiring, so I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas here. Providing playful moments in the classroom is so important to academic learning and social-emotional development. I think we can all agree that with the shifts in education the last few years due to the pandemic, academic learning and social-emotional development are high priorities in our classrooms. Here is some research from Jed and Julie's book that supports the necessity of designing playful moments in our classrooms:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3w2XJVuKqJY6WhefZUbjnGnp7SCWebMVDD_E8qrrQlrfj7UT_VnjxOoMGPMpbkoXKpanhfEzk3BlyNzTEM0GziAPKCX8i7jHdCtzqaF6oLi8HI1hbkosCSluKKzlajluvM9W9RfSS4Rz2cAzswLPFTjGnh4Eyhyu8Vb9zK9AXtoAfubkdBlU59fqyw/s1188/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.45.07%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3w2XJVuKqJY6WhefZUbjnGnp7SCWebMVDD_E8qrrQlrfj7UT_VnjxOoMGPMpbkoXKpanhfEzk3BlyNzTEM0GziAPKCX8i7jHdCtzqaF6oLi8HI1hbkosCSluKKzlajluvM9W9RfSS4Rz2cAzswLPFTjGnh4Eyhyu8Vb9zK9AXtoAfubkdBlU59fqyw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.45.07%20AM.png" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><blockquote><p>Play and exploration trigger the secretion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) a substance essential for the growth of brain cells (Greenough & Black, 1992; Gordan et. al. 2003; Dewer, 2014). </p></blockquote></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQdMg_ThcvR4oWe7NUvCQIRpgN6bp4dYShVCtw5YwMuU2a1js4nAIbM3MPck1xA6jqYrJgLFhMakEZadbjgVUToRQfCFaIwTIQ-_YAj_HkU4O78rQHh6SxvSXrFh4_tiJyBIjuyW2Drvo6WyGUukd6PRYouQ341lhcX9zPhXLfks0NnJ3Ojtb4x0utg/s1160/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.43.55%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQdMg_ThcvR4oWe7NUvCQIRpgN6bp4dYShVCtw5YwMuU2a1js4nAIbM3MPck1xA6jqYrJgLFhMakEZadbjgVUToRQfCFaIwTIQ-_YAj_HkU4O78rQHh6SxvSXrFh4_tiJyBIjuyW2Drvo6WyGUukd6PRYouQ341lhcX9zPhXLfks0NnJ3Ojtb4x0utg/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.43.55%20AM.png" width="265" /></a></div> <p></p><blockquote><div>Play allows us to make mistakes without high-stakes consequences, thus enhancing learning (Fordyce & Wehner, 1993).</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVizwKPEij-OfYRKNyVDOELaII2KztPUEviaIVCyJkfZH1Q-uaRL-R-pWDc6B2wnxmoOtdfdg7FXpp0RgEY6CVCXfOxxa6dtbqNL9u8fXDsEXR3Dp4lec5bz9MoOz6D9dPRmxVq7PSuP3FZRtXYohUYLDExWhnqhIrWv_6ZMMKYWWqSpExlFhkSrfkA/s1228/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.46.22%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVizwKPEij-OfYRKNyVDOELaII2KztPUEviaIVCyJkfZH1Q-uaRL-R-pWDc6B2wnxmoOtdfdg7FXpp0RgEY6CVCXfOxxa6dtbqNL9u8fXDsEXR3Dp4lec5bz9MoOz6D9dPRmxVq7PSuP3FZRtXYohUYLDExWhnqhIrWv_6ZMMKYWWqSpExlFhkSrfkA/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.46.22%20AM.png" width="253" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote><p>Play enhances social skills, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution ability (Jenson, 2005). </p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjprTfq0v_JQ_Mz_ZWW1fzjzixAA3CKKF85R6DuccayihkXpLCoLgVMEETbfI26LP26U_pI1difwbnIWbpgZtaOuDLv1WU0eipCwDw_goSOfIca4ZrEhTHk2NwegbjDr9IbHUGASDO6AwMp61SIKro2-nS-Qd3d39axyFfkkNhOpAXovoZtPLOObN_w/s1166/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.42.22%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="962" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjprTfq0v_JQ_Mz_ZWW1fzjzixAA3CKKF85R6DuccayihkXpLCoLgVMEETbfI26LP26U_pI1difwbnIWbpgZtaOuDLv1WU0eipCwDw_goSOfIca4ZrEhTHk2NwegbjDr9IbHUGASDO6AwMp61SIKro2-nS-Qd3d39axyFfkkNhOpAXovoZtPLOObN_w/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.42.22%20AM.png" width="264" /></a></p><p>There is MUCH more research that supports the validity and purpose of a playful classroom, including what I have seen as a teacher over my teaching career. Learning CAN and SHOULD be fun! Designing playful moments in the classroom can absolutely be rigorous, although it's okay to make a little time to just play too. It's all essential to the development of the whole child. </p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. This means I get a small stipend if you use my links, but at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1119674395&asins=1119674395&linkId=6e4c8e409c43d0026877788ffb256016&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The book and the group in the book study shared many ideas and examples of play challenges to try in the classroom. I also took some classes on reading and math intervention this summer. In this post, I am going to synthesize my learning about play and intervention to share some of my favorite ideas on making rigorous intervention playful too. Here are 5 types of playful intervention tools that I am going to try this year and how I will use them in my classroom. Amazon Prime Day is on July 12th and 13th this year, so these ideas include some things that may be just in time for saving big on #AmazonPrimeDay!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">1. Pop-It Game Board – 4 Players</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H8JnVcCWB3n7i8gq8_IfHlmRtCTV8UOF7LTVVnU81el942UM_XgYgqURvbzka_apwR2RtdIiDHMHEUNh_H5r7-xJki3phgZ9XdE-lFiIA_EuTzsr3yYX_JBl8R9W_swMm6ovNsY7Wk4FISM_LBsTJD1Sxk2QEgTlY6C7egJIofn0TNPV26WL8ownVQ/s263/pop%20it%204%20player.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="263" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H8JnVcCWB3n7i8gq8_IfHlmRtCTV8UOF7LTVVnU81el942UM_XgYgqURvbzka_apwR2RtdIiDHMHEUNh_H5r7-xJki3phgZ9XdE-lFiIA_EuTzsr3yYX_JBl8R9W_swMm6ovNsY7Wk4FISM_LBsTJD1Sxk2QEgTlY6C7egJIofn0TNPV26WL8ownVQ/w640-h467/pop%20it%204%20player.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B099RBB8LB&asins=B099RBB8LB&linkId=d60a9373c840246c3116f969bcc202c4&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are a lot of possibilities for this game board, and they are on sale! Thanks to people in The Playful Classroom book study for finding these!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Math Intervention Ideas:</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Addition War (addition fluency)</u>: With a deck of cards (numbers only–no face cards), deal out all the cards face down in equal piles to each player. Two players turn over 2 cards each from their pile. Each player adds their 2 cards together and whoever has the highest number wins the round. The winner pops a bubble on his/her side of the game board to keep track of the number of rounds won. To increase difficulty, this game can be played with subtraction (smallest number wins the round), multiplication, or division. </li><li><u>Place Value War (place value, number sense):</u> With a deck of cards (numbers only–no face cards), deal out all the cards face down in equal piles to each player. Two players each turn over 2 cards from their pile. Each player tries to make the highest (or lowest) number possible using the 2 cards they flipped over as digits in the number (i.e. the cards 2 and 5 can make the number 25 or 52). The player with the highest (or lowest ) number wins the round. The winner pops a bubble on his/her side of the game board to keep track of the number of rounds won. To increase the level of difficulty, change the number of cards drawn to make 3 or 4 digit numbers.</li><li><u>Tens Go Fish (missing addend, fluency with numbers to 10)</u>: With a deck of cards (numbers only–no face cards), deal 5 - 7 cards to each player and put the rest of the cards in the middle for the "go fish" pile. Students try to make a match by putting 2 cards together that make 10 (i.e. 7 and 3, or 6 and 4). Like Go Fish, students can ask another player for a number, but they have to figure out the missing addend they need to ask for in order to make 10 (i.e. 8 + ? = 10 They need to ask for the number 2). When they lay down a match, they can pop a bubble on their side of the game board to keep track of their matches. To increase the level of difficulty, let students use addition or subtraction to make 10 and/or more than 2 numbers to make 10 (i.e. 3+2+5 = 10). You can also pick a different target number, such as 25, or use fraction cards to make a target number. </li></ul><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Literacy Intervention Ideas:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Sliding Letters (decoding multisyllabic words, fluency)</u>: With a set of multisyllabic words written on flashcards, have students practice breaking these words apart and reading them (even better if the words are from a story they are reading!). After they have had some practice with these words, mix the words up and cover the word revealing one letter or one group of letters at a time (i.e. in the word "centipede," reveal the 'ce' at the same time so the student knows it should make the soft c sound). The students try to guess the word before it is totally uncovered. They get one point for every word they read correctly and one point for each letter that is still covered when they guess the word. They can pop a bubble on their side of the game board to keep track of their score. This game can be played with all players trying to guess the word as it is being revealed or you can let each player have a turn. </li><li><u>Guess the Covered Word (inferencing, vocabulary)</u>: Using a sentence from a book you are reading or from a sentence you created, cover a vocabulary word you want to focus on with a sticky note. For example, <span id="docs-internal-guid-22136af9-7fff-5d83-01a1-d4e23cb8a849"><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the read-aloud <u>The Fisherman and His Wife</u>, you heard the fisherman’s wife say, “It ___________ me that the sun and moon will not rise and set at my command.” (the missing word would have a sticky note covering it). The students generate words that they think would make sense in the blank from the context of the story. The words should all have similar meanings, so students are generating synonyms. On the sticky note, write the words the students generate (i.e. annoys, irritates, displeases, etc.). You may have to let them know that phrases are not accepted (such as "makes me mad"). Then use the sticky note to reveal the first letter in the covered word. In this sentence, it is the letter 'D'. Cross off the words on the sticky note that could not be the covered word – in this example: annoys and irritates. Let students generate new words after each letter is uncovered. The student who generated the correct word gets 2 points, any students who guessed the correct word from the list get 1 point. Students pop a bubble on their side of the game board to keep track of their score. To change the level of difficulty, the teacher could generate the list of words for the students to choose from. </span></span></li><li><span><span face=""Century Gothic", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>Pass! (fluency with long vowel combinations)</u>: Make 30 flashcards with words that have the same long vowel sound (i.e. words with a __silent e, ay, ai). Pass out all the cards so each player has the same amount of cards. The first player lays down a card, reads it, and tells the vowel combination (i.e. rain – /ai/). The next player would have to put down a card with the vowel combination /ai/ and read it too (i.e. pail). If a player does not have an /ai/ card, he/she would have to pass. If a student lays down the wrong card, leave the card on the discard pile, but no point is given. Keep going around the circle until no one has any more cards with that long vowel combination. Then the next player lays down a new long vowel combination for the next round (i.e. say – /ay/). Players can pop a bubble on his/her side of the game board when they lay down a correct card. The game is over when someone runs out of cards. </span></span></li></ul><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">2. Pop-It 100s Chart and Pop-It Alphabet</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzg_vk1s1h6XdeCvJM7JTIjAAVyQECmMai72dAGF7GTI92fZB24e1SELIkntCXXF-Uj5yJmaolnRgBEmUuZH0sZm_fGsUiZJG5j81bI8ELacs8W5etB7PJfQGkPZIlqgIqBqpy1Xh-htUjBPh1Ayza18jK1kLdZlv7Qm6xlG4tbPknvwcbAG8Gc12UA/s225/pop%20it%20100%20chart.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzg_vk1s1h6XdeCvJM7JTIjAAVyQECmMai72dAGF7GTI92fZB24e1SELIkntCXXF-Uj5yJmaolnRgBEmUuZH0sZm_fGsUiZJG5j81bI8ELacs8W5etB7PJfQGkPZIlqgIqBqpy1Xh-htUjBPh1Ayza18jK1kLdZlv7Qm6xlG4tbPknvwcbAG8Gc12UA/w400-h400/pop%20it%20100%20chart.jpeg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXfl8_4e6q0AG6Hb8c-W6tnIeN_4OpoSAp0fDa8aJQGyVRz39jT1XL8E9J35QYZlwRn4WENIO0ffKlqSx698tWtf6HhN_MgInN38WiLnx5eBAMmgWw7nmxu91P8NBCSVyGislO6T8UnIFhaxWwBmpU4LsYLsw9eE-yQyOfv6EzfjVTETYnBSwPCJiNg/s360/pop%20it%20abc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXfl8_4e6q0AG6Hb8c-W6tnIeN_4OpoSAp0fDa8aJQGyVRz39jT1XL8E9J35QYZlwRn4WENIO0ffKlqSx698tWtf6HhN_MgInN38WiLnx5eBAMmgWw7nmxu91P8NBCSVyGislO6T8UnIFhaxWwBmpU4LsYLsw9eE-yQyOfv6EzfjVTETYnBSwPCJiNg/w400-h400/pop%20it%20abc.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09DWX5C17&asins=B09DWX5C17&linkId=dd9ee7536c7b4d9d141d4b64ed32836b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B06XGBHZHK&asins=B06XGBHZHK&linkId=3d7320582ac5398d98224d2fb9d8fd75&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09ZV2ZSL2&asins=B09ZV2ZSL2&linkId=ceb3d7f4ada0d6b55753a77e4fcaeb40&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09ND3PB6K&asins=B09ND3PB6K&linkId=91b0bda77a18bec3f25b8c25b00eb1c8&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07CL3VJQ2&asins=B07CL3VJQ2&linkId=54a5793a42c87aac3416579a1a3bbaa6&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Math Intervention:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Race to 100 (adding on strategy, counting money)</u>: First students need 2 dice, some plastic coins, and the 100 chart pop it. The first player rolls the 2 dice and adds them together. If the player rolls a 1 or a 2, he/she can decide if it is a 1 or a 10 or a 2 or a 20. Then he/she takes that amount of money in coins. Each player takes a turn and adds on to the money they get on their next turn. The first one to 100 or $1.00 wins. With intervention students, we could pop the numbers on the 100 chart and add on to the total. This game can be played with money or base 10 blocks.</li><li><u>Number Squeeze (number sense, greater than/less than)</u>: The teacher picks a secret target number. The students guess a number and the teacher tells them if the secret number is greater than or less than that number (i.e. the students guess 50. The teacher says the secret number is less than 50, so the students pop the 50 bubble on the 100s chart pop it and everything above 50). They continue to guess numbers until they narrow it down to the secret number. </li><li><u>Battle Ship (number sense, +1/-1, +10/-10)</u>: With a laminated 100 chart, have each student secretly draw a rectangle around 2 numbers on the 100 chart (i.e. 10, 20), 3 numbers on the 100 chart (i.e. 24. 25. 26), and 4 numbers on the 100 chart (i.e. 56. 66. 76. 86). The rectangles drawn can be horizontal or vertical, but they cannot be diagonal. The 3 rectangles each student drew represent their 3 battle ships. You may want to put each student's 100 chart in a file folder and stand the file folder up so the student can see their own 100 chart but the other player cannot see it. The first player picks a number on the 100 chart trying to sink the other player's battle ship. If the player picks a number that the other player's battleship is on (i.e. 20), the player says "hit." Then they have to figure out if they add/subtract 1 or if they add/subtract 10 to find where the battleship is hiding. If they guess a number that does not have a battleship on it, the player say "miss." Players pop the numbers that are a miss on their hundreds chart pop it. Play continues until one player sinks all 3 of the other player's battleships. </li></ul><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Reading Intervention:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Sight Word Scramble (building words)</u>: Choose a set of words that students are working on decoding. They can be words that follow a certain pattern or sight words that must be memorized. Use the alphabet pop it to push down all the letters/combinations in the word. Have the student unscramble the letters to correctly build the word. You may want to have the student use magnetic letters to physically move the letters to unscramble them. Then have the student write the word correctly. This game can be played in partners or small groups with students taking turns building the words and popping the letters and checking the correct spelling.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLD9mXu5GxAq78p_A0l-vVDBtjKLISwyv7sB-6AgSPw8G8lT0BSf-Ck5kxYyMc8-cHSQimUk3shHyO-vD9k6bQOgiGvMHan69R7YMi9rteSnvQ54LiOc5ItsJ6nwNub0171z27A2KXkcDIu65-xOEg05MK0yAIpPLufcq5Zk4aiCsQqzaR_izWLiFPzw/s688/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.53.18%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLD9mXu5GxAq78p_A0l-vVDBtjKLISwyv7sB-6AgSPw8G8lT0BSf-Ck5kxYyMc8-cHSQimUk3shHyO-vD9k6bQOgiGvMHan69R7YMi9rteSnvQ54LiOc5ItsJ6nwNub0171z27A2KXkcDIu65-xOEg05MK0yAIpPLufcq5Zk4aiCsQqzaR_izWLiFPzw/s16000/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.53.18%20AM.png" /></a></div>One play challenge from the book study is 'Hack a Board Game.' These next ideas are ways for teachers to Hack a Board Game to infuse rigor and play into intervention!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">3. Hack the Board Game: Headbandz</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFQNEfPjUsU1kOR5xsEKLGYx4WC-TG023QRizafjGuUaoafK1dJG3SUogm-5O-XAM9OOlxQsPuXVu3LVu44vWINkLIW3ZHyFLpJYpkGLbrGi7LzL7qVttP2XVkGyohBejFaTxrWsPkFxYTcF1YvzIOuWcBkYI53U7LYyFPx5pck77Qr_z7InZZo8yjw/s360/headbandz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFQNEfPjUsU1kOR5xsEKLGYx4WC-TG023QRizafjGuUaoafK1dJG3SUogm-5O-XAM9OOlxQsPuXVu3LVu44vWINkLIW3ZHyFLpJYpkGLbrGi7LzL7qVttP2XVkGyohBejFaTxrWsPkFxYTcF1YvzIOuWcBkYI53U7LYyFPx5pck77Qr_z7InZZo8yjw/w640-h640/headbandz.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B085B23JHC&asins=B085B23JHC&linkId=38d16e3b37eac99c4e2bfd6f84c98a04&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In this picture guessing game, the players each wear a headband. Without looking at the picture card they have, each player puts a card in his/her headband. Players have to ask the other players questions to figure out which card they have. Try scaffolding the questions and the card choices to make this a rigorous, academic game for the classroom!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Math Intervention:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>(Number Sense):</u> Using the traditional rules for the game, try replacing the picture cards with numbers. Generate a list of guided questions for the students to use such as: Is it an even/odd number? Is it a 2 digit number? Is it divisible by 5? Is it a fraction? Is it greater than/less than (number)?</li></ul><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Reading Intervention:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>(Grammar, reading strategies, vocabulary)</u>: Using the traditional rules for the game and potentially using the cards that come with the game and/or creating new cards, generate a list of questions for students to ask such as: Is it a noun/verb? Is it used when someone is talking? Is it an onomatopoeia? In our book study, one of the teachers made reading strategy cards for the headbandz such as "I am theme," I am context clues, "I am plot." You could also make vocabulary cards your class has been studying to go in the headbandz, and the describer has to give synonyms as clues.</li></ul><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">4. Hack the Board Game: Pop Up Pirate, Pile Up Pirate, Shark Bite</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Oop03Eor9HNiqX6zSubN5OpvGrakGkI6k03aeXGAtOQ0y5lR03Hy0RxJfPB1TFHfcGhht-7pQfIwttkVJGTGggmPniGCxfXtDgTStEH5gduIqory3zwLO9KzKAIt3blF3gsNdI8np-EZgQOEzxylXH6YWFxCrgRd8CWLuuvwDKEmRKu3rTm39bWQxQ/s360/pop%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Oop03Eor9HNiqX6zSubN5OpvGrakGkI6k03aeXGAtOQ0y5lR03Hy0RxJfPB1TFHfcGhht-7pQfIwttkVJGTGggmPniGCxfXtDgTStEH5gduIqory3zwLO9KzKAIt3blF3gsNdI8np-EZgQOEzxylXH6YWFxCrgRd8CWLuuvwDKEmRKu3rTm39bWQxQ/w400-h400/pop%20up.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygdpW5Q89eoBsdASqrVQSbJR7GXlq_6KI4JrAcU9HDu6-yFY7jKFoMY4LxxavtR38RT1Kpz6DLWrlEmrMQuvZpb6tlwNs2eZWeGsoLBOOPLdhLwResvrhXZwn2HXpUmxfOal-fwycevYSFX0D5YXPbL0mPMoMnv-jpxRR-xYJpbTw0Y-VmuZDViBUDg/s360/stack%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygdpW5Q89eoBsdASqrVQSbJR7GXlq_6KI4JrAcU9HDu6-yFY7jKFoMY4LxxavtR38RT1Kpz6DLWrlEmrMQuvZpb6tlwNs2eZWeGsoLBOOPLdhLwResvrhXZwn2HXpUmxfOal-fwycevYSFX0D5YXPbL0mPMoMnv-jpxRR-xYJpbTw0Y-VmuZDViBUDg/w400-h400/stack%20up.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QTApCCfkRefl0hyruG36Ovb-MsTPxsSL3_MiRf-hm3xgztXdZ0sNgb6nNQmBzU83fly2jm2oZX9IHi71zkJx_yJoPvIYDQA086heTAu4r6XIcy1ezZWRaHCF_s_j0X51YCwiakQbaq_CfwqKKbDSYvWHntdXEa57aSD8-qDks2gb8bc-HdvPiKzuug/s360/shark%20bite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QTApCCfkRefl0hyruG36Ovb-MsTPxsSL3_MiRf-hm3xgztXdZ0sNgb6nNQmBzU83fly2jm2oZX9IHi71zkJx_yJoPvIYDQA086heTAu4r6XIcy1ezZWRaHCF_s_j0X51YCwiakQbaq_CfwqKKbDSYvWHntdXEa57aSD8-qDks2gb8bc-HdvPiKzuug/w400-h400/shark%20bite.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>
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You can pick one, or you can use them all for novelty when practicing the same intervention skills over and over! The idea to use the game Pop Up Pirate during intervention came from Emily Gibbons at <a href="https://www.theliteracynest.com/blog" target="_blank">The Literacy Nest</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Math Intervention:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Pop Up Pirate (counting money, identifying coins)</u>: To play this game, pirate Pete is pushed into the barrel and you slide swords into the barrel until it causes Pete to pop out. If your sword caused Pete to pop out of the barrel, you're out of the game. To hack this game for the classroom, try putting money flashcards into a pirate's treasure box. You could use flashcards that have an amount written on them, or you could use flashcards that have pictures of coins that students need to identify and/or count depending on the skill you need to practice with your group. Students draw a card and either count out plastic coins to make the amount on the card or identify the coins on the flashcard and/or count up the total. If the student makes a mistake, he/she has to put a sword into the barrel. You should also make some "sword" cards, so if students draw the sword card, they have to stick a sword into the barrel. If the pirate pops out, that student is out of the game. Continue play until one player is left.</li><li><u>Pile Up Pirate (counting money, identifying coins):</u> To play this game, pirate Pete is put on the deck of the ship. You must pile up planks and pirates to create a look-out tower made of pirates. Whoever stacks the last pirate without knocking the stack over is the winner. To hack this game for the classroom, try putting money flashcards in the pirate's treasure box, just like the suggestion for the game Pop Up Pirate. Students draw a flashcard that either has an amount written that they must count out in coins, or it has coins that they must count and identify. If they do it correctly, they get to put a pirate on the pile. If they are wrong, they either lose their turn or have to take a pirate off the pile. The player that adds the last pirate to the pile without knocking it over wins the game.</li><li><u>Shark Bite (counting money, identifying coins)</u>: To play this game, open the shark's jaws by pushing the jaws down until they lock into the base. Twelve sea creatures are pushed into the holes between the jaws until it clicks. Roll the dice and use the fishing pole (fingers are okay to use too) to catch that many fish. The shark will randomly close its jaws when players are fishing, which ends the game. Whoever has the most fish when the shark jumps wins the game. No batteries needed! To hack this game for the classroom, tell students that there is sunken treasure they are looking for, but they have to remove the sea creatures to get to it before the shark comes. Just like in the first 2 game suggestions, put money flashcards into a treasure box. Students draw a card and either count the amount in plastic coins or identify the coins on the cards. If they are correct, they get to go fishing. If they make a mistake, they don't get to fish for a sea creature. The player with the most fish after the shark jumps wins. If you are teaching summer school, this would be a must-do in the classroom during Shark Week! This year, shark week is July 24 - 31, 2022. The Discovery Channel and Discovery+ streaming shares lots of educational information and interesting facts about sharks. </li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDClNbQ5IOhai4XSu86c-7bF0huhaAmy7GFPc0ppweyAOZzP3LwATOSP1hWKas0B7P5mmQTfm540NKdbZRIF9m0HFcSsFOF1edLNf9NesqDDHXon3a4LuovRPn7UizWnsSvF9-PWHqwuIvvshuSo0wEqEXUudFUFAgXnqt61YqCKKd5ElNkCVyWquew/s284/pirate.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="284" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDClNbQ5IOhai4XSu86c-7bF0huhaAmy7GFPc0ppweyAOZzP3LwATOSP1hWKas0B7P5mmQTfm540NKdbZRIF9m0HFcSsFOF1edLNf9NesqDDHXon3a4LuovRPn7UizWnsSvF9-PWHqwuIvvshuSo0wEqEXUudFUFAgXnqt61YqCKKd5ElNkCVyWquew/w400-h251/pirate.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><b>Reading Intervention:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Pop Up Pirate (reading/writing words with R-controlled vowel AR, soft/ hard c)</u>: (See the directions for how to play this game under the math intervention section.) To hack this game for the classroom, share the pirate joke with your students, and tell them they are going to practice words with a pirate's favorite letters. Create a set of flashcards with words that have the r-controlled vowel AR or words with hard and soft c, and put them in a treasure box. Have students take turns reading or writing the word on the flashcards. If they make a mistake, they have to put a sword into the barrel. Create "sword" cards to put in your flashcard pile so players have to put a sword into the barrel periodically. If pirate Pete pops out, that player is out of the game. Continue play until only one player is left.</li><li><u>Pile Up Pirate (reading/writing words with R-controlled vowel AR, soft/ hard c)</u>: (See the directions for how to play this game under the math intervention section.) To hack this game for the classroom, share the pirate joke with your students just like the suggestion in the Pirate Pop Up game, and tell them they are going to practice words with a pirate's favorite letters. Create a set of flashcards with words that have the r-controlled vowel ar or words with hard and soft c, and put them in a treasure box. Have students take turns reading or writing the word on the flashcards. If they are correct, they get to put a pirate on the pile. If they are wrong, they either lose their turn or have to take a pirate off the pile. The player that adds the last pirate to the pile without knocking it over wins the game.</li><li><u>Shark Bite </u><u>(reading/writing words with R-controlled vowel AR silent e words)</u>: (See the directions for how to play this game under the math intervention section.) To hack this game for the classroom, tell students they are going to practice words with r-controlled vowel AR (like shark) or words with a silent e (like bite). Create a set of flashcards with words that have the r-controlled vowel AR or words that have a silent e, and put them in a treasure box. Have students take turns reading or writing the word on the flashcards. If they are correct, they get to go fishing. If they make a mistake, they don't get to fish for a sea creature. The player with the most sea creatures after the shark jumps wins. </li></ul><h3 style="text-align: center;">5. Hack the Board Game: Flickin Chicken, Velcro Dart Board for Kids</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKV4bX-MNzdVoRNsaLcjPyRyR-vz-NT73vIENfDvbNDPpIGpMc2e5v0V7eltpN9M4zYiJQaQIINI7J5fscSA2TMM91c6twl67fm9KNSfmC_OREcCFplcGD8R7b6LWzXRs0qXq6DV5Tzoqh_mx7D4bwKcOavNceJMnRvmIiE7zPh6eBD-GPaSyObitIEA/s360/flickin%20chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKV4bX-MNzdVoRNsaLcjPyRyR-vz-NT73vIENfDvbNDPpIGpMc2e5v0V7eltpN9M4zYiJQaQIINI7J5fscSA2TMM91c6twl67fm9KNSfmC_OREcCFplcGD8R7b6LWzXRs0qXq6DV5Tzoqh_mx7D4bwKcOavNceJMnRvmIiE7zPh6eBD-GPaSyObitIEA/w400-h400/flickin%20chicken.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZQdZoitZzSUY4o8TNQe8eDJunWg4Fdrn0OUWKM0gXzYWoUAJUd1Y-vuj3WpiR3fuq8-wEpNuZXYKRF_izTTXNHC5zuNFkQiyuRetaaAG1B0dJP4um8Ng--11-M2lEe0XlIIIsIOP9EG3U0TkZYJasUZVN9mG37XID-dLFtQXFTfikOIicgMOlm9cwA/s360/dart%20board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZQdZoitZzSUY4o8TNQe8eDJunWg4Fdrn0OUWKM0gXzYWoUAJUd1Y-vuj3WpiR3fuq8-wEpNuZXYKRF_izTTXNHC5zuNFkQiyuRetaaAG1B0dJP4um8Ng--11-M2lEe0XlIIIsIOP9EG3U0TkZYJasUZVN9mG37XID-dLFtQXFTfikOIicgMOlm9cwA/w400-h400/dart%20board.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07SXMTSZ7&asins=B07SXMTSZ7&linkId=92a697479ee7fc56afe65a7d70f511f7&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0B4C8RTR4&asins=B0B4C8RTR4&linkId=e62ea9e5b8ecc5142c2a1d6ccb2e1748&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;">These 2 board games can also be hacked in similar ways. You can pick one of these games, or use them both for the novelty of having different games to infuse rigor and play. These 2 games can be used with any intervention skill. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Intervention (use with any reading or math intervention skill):</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u>Flickin Chicken (word practice for CK vs. K, digraph CH, any word or math practice)</u>: To play this game, throw (or place) the target disc. One side of the disc adds a point, one side of the disc takes a point away. The goal of the game is to get the lowest amount of points possible. Throw a chicken at the target (they tend to bounce and roll). Each throw is worth one point. Keep throwing until your chicken lands on the target. The player with the least amount of points wins. To hack this game for the classroom, make a set of flashcards with words that use a 'k' (such as mask) or words that use a 'ck' (such as chicken). Have students take turns reading or writing the words on the flashcard. If they get it right, they get to throw a chicken at the target disc. If they make a mistake, they do not get to throw a chicken, but they have to add a point to their score. The game ends when someone gets a chicken on the disc. Whoever has the lowest score (meaning it took them the least amount of throws for them to get the chicken on the target) wins the game. You could also use flashcards with the digraph CH, or literally any word or math practice. Getting the practice word or math problem correct earns you a throw of the chicken!</li><li><u>Velcro Dart Board for Kids:</u> To play this game, hang up the dart board and players throw the sticky balls at the target. Get points for where your ball hits the target, and add up your points. Whoever has the most points wins. To hack this game for the classroom, any kind of math or reading practice can earn students a throw at the target. The player with the most points wins!</li></ul><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIzQplJl1HrJUw8h1w9IG-KB_z6UUYU4Ab_vuw1hUKtupFioCdm6G6hahaHmmQDiAb_gybpMrLg7XxlI8lYq1F4Bqo7-I6Q_I4ewac6oiCVHPuu4Q4f9CdGuRU26xP31CkqOSmGQbwj7Znyv_ZBETvPBJEtxdgC1YAmeFcQuDQZbrGSzd229QXWFN5A/s1172/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.46.52%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIzQplJl1HrJUw8h1w9IG-KB_z6UUYU4Ab_vuw1hUKtupFioCdm6G6hahaHmmQDiAb_gybpMrLg7XxlI8lYq1F4Bqo7-I6Q_I4ewac6oiCVHPuu4Q4f9CdGuRU26xP31CkqOSmGQbwj7Znyv_ZBETvPBJEtxdgC1YAmeFcQuDQZbrGSzd229QXWFN5A/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-09%20at%203.46.52%20AM.png" width="259" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These fun and meaningful ways to practice intervention skills are what really makes learning stick! I would love to hear more suggestions for bringing a playful vibe to the classroom. Please share your ideas with me!</div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-10956265928420499632022-07-02T15:34:00.005-06:002022-07-12T05:56:23.249-06:00Best Teacher Bag (and what to put in it) #AmazonPrimeDay<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5STn8bF7Au3OX1S0afRTzntjGp6ka0WupVT00kZNwrPqbQqHjtd-LEVsXj8DA2EU1Nnbfesz6Yo8Bm9iwIwGuyB9WUvDbqSQCWulsMC-YISohRO35RanZqapa3XX6YSFo-dYlY4yhgrmX8qR2CWErG--txqpOrgyJUvpzC04gV-gdaCKJHRO9OKyoiA/s720/Best%20Teacher%20Bag.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5STn8bF7Au3OX1S0afRTzntjGp6ka0WupVT00kZNwrPqbQqHjtd-LEVsXj8DA2EU1Nnbfesz6Yo8Bm9iwIwGuyB9WUvDbqSQCWulsMC-YISohRO35RanZqapa3XX6YSFo-dYlY4yhgrmX8qR2CWErG--txqpOrgyJUvpzC04gV-gdaCKJHRO9OKyoiA/w640-h494/Best%20Teacher%20Bag.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have tried many different teacher bags over the years, so I know exactly what will work for me and what won't work. This past year, I decided it was time to upgrade my teacher bag. I'm loving what I got! </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. This means I get a small stipend if you use my links, but at no cost to you.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07VQX3M1D&asins=B07VQX3M1D&linkId=5f27314515b01ce302f3505edf35df2e&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07XHR3GVD&asins=B07XHR3GVD&linkId=00762286ea10c1d9b9920a596e0e6afd&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07S829LBX&asins=B07S829LBX&linkId=53c11eefc990cf0b6b4791d58e52e97c&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is why I love this bag so far:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1. I can see everything in my bag, and I can keep it pretty organized. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've used a backpack for a long time, and it's just not working for me anymore. Stuff gets hidden in the bottom and lost, and it can be a struggle to find what I'm looking for and to get everything in and out. This bag stands up by itself, and I can see everything in it. There is a place to put all the things I need to grade and plan. I can add my clutch wallet, an umbrella, and there is a separate space for my computer, teacher binder, and papers.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2. It's sleek, stylish, sturdy, and waterproof.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I like the professional look of this bag. A backpack just doesn't have that professional look, and leather bags take the wear and tear well, but they get beat up easily in our profession and end up looking pretty rough. You never know when we might accidentally set our bag in a puddle of glue or have to run to the car in the rain. The black waterproof outside is sleek and pretty easy to clean (yes, I've already had to clean off a strawberry smoothie my son spilled all over it), but I did add a cute tassel for a pop of color! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>3. It's not too big. (But I got the extra-large, and I wouldn't go any smaller.)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've been teaching long enough that I'm pretty realistic (usually) about what I can take home and accomplish. There's no sense in hauling a huge amount of work home that doesn't even make it out of the car. I don't need a huge rolling cart that I can barely lift (which I've totally hauled around before!). This bag is on the smaller side, but it fits everything I need to grade and plan on a daily basis–just not my whole classroom!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>4. It can charge my phone!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I decided that if I was going to upgrade my teacher bag, I might as well take it into the 21st century! Did you know that they now make bags that charge your technology? There is a place to add a battery pack that will hold power for months, and the cord is integrated into the bag so you can plug it right into the front of your bag and charge it. (Mind-blown!) This is meant for travel, so if you are sitting at an airport killing your battery playing Candy Crush and all the little charging tables are full, you can just plug right into the bag on your shoulder. Genius! The concept works great for those long days in the classroom too! Originally, I was looking at this <a href="https://www.tumi.com/p/bailey-business-tote-01250851041/" target="_blank">Bailey Business Tote by Tumi</a> as a teacher bag, but as a teacher, I can't justify the cost. This bag has the same look and functionality, and it can charge my phone too!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-family: Times;">What I put in my bag:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaetm5aJO_P0y3C6LdbiApbG0ToQ7Cv_kxBJHgoZTxCAzTK5TyZVTHUF-XHId343AExsAP75jg0B34stw9WR_2rlyuErFI6HYTYBv1qaV2vOT9v4gVOYra5eroKNqchnzjiw1q0xrCkfVIocPjBzVgz1zwNxzNspGKKgLDZ1GMujAIZKsAFVc-lP6Ww/s467/Clutch%20Wallet%20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="467" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaetm5aJO_P0y3C6LdbiApbG0ToQ7Cv_kxBJHgoZTxCAzTK5TyZVTHUF-XHId343AExsAP75jg0B34stw9WR_2rlyuErFI6HYTYBv1qaV2vOT9v4gVOYra5eroKNqchnzjiw1q0xrCkfVIocPjBzVgz1zwNxzNspGKKgLDZ1GMujAIZKsAFVc-lP6Ww/w400-h364/Clutch%20Wallet%20.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01N4FYACQ&asins=B01N4FYACQ&linkId=fab433e1392e8e7a4bb8034acf3f28c1&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07XHR3GVD&asins=B07XHR3GVD&linkId=00762286ea10c1d9b9920a596e0e6afd&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Not carrying a purse AND a teacher bag is a game-changer that has made ALL the difference for me. Carrying a purse and a bag is too much, and it makes me feel like a bag lady. Instead, I have this clutch wallet that holds all my purse essentials, and I can transfer my clutch back and forth between my school bag during the week and my purse on the weekends without forgetting anything! If I need to run into the store during the week when I only have my school bag with me, I can just grab my clutch and head in. This clutch is big enough to hold all my cards, cash, a checkbook, pen, a travel-sized bottle of headache medicine, bandaids, my keys, and a zipper pouch for coins. I can even stick my phone in it if I need to. Since the tassel I got for my teacher bag came with 2 tassels, I put one one my clutch too!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenZ_ouLWNR_1NTxEJgYOMlKXJgp3aADkzQKZ2P5fMSA8y-hDhXeV9--3KLnrJveTyuxFtL-LMmQ5gKGmKK2raj7VXn_-pQfNAXNsKEGLptx2A60XUqR57UxOpCGCEf1W0OLA33_eR8PYqDrMm-H-6xO69ng2zYjmUB_5jShihU9HcE4cTvmeaxvGPag/s527/Teacher%20Binder.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="429" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenZ_ouLWNR_1NTxEJgYOMlKXJgp3aADkzQKZ2P5fMSA8y-hDhXeV9--3KLnrJveTyuxFtL-LMmQ5gKGmKK2raj7VXn_-pQfNAXNsKEGLptx2A60XUqR57UxOpCGCEf1W0OLA33_eR8PYqDrMm-H-6xO69ng2zYjmUB_5jShihU9HcE4cTvmeaxvGPag/w325-h400/Teacher%20Binder.jpeg" width="325" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYgqLdo_ynA6QBnVU_e-EudmGYr1sUDu2hTw0BzCZxOf0yE20maownhhLdoQJ6iXofBAeUaxCqvKwXH3MRgpb5_nz8hWIu3lsCM-XbiLLdYzWJ73fuR9u6WZRM1fr9rtwA9necwZZiOt3U2osyZIrTLUCTEEqHW90Qsd2Jc5JPGo0drRCix1iM2BCqg/s720/Inside%20Teacher%20Binder.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B007VBXB48&asins=B007VBXB48&linkId=60dbc02dc8906c3f078d1dac159edc34&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00T3IRGCU&asins=B00T3IRGCU&linkId=08a43ab4ec7d293081bc59705e3e6051&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have used a lot of different planners over the years – the free planners, the erin condren planners, and everything in-between. In the end, digital is easier and more convenient. I do, however, build my own teacher binder that I carry with me everywhere. I have tried printing my own plan pages to put in my teacher binder, but it was just too many pages and got too big to lug around, so now I have a hybrid situation. I use the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Planner-EDITABLE-Digital-Printable-Binder-2022-2023-FREE-UPDATES-1083937?st=d87c5889ebba01ee40db57c4bd262a05" target="_blank">digital teacher planner from One Stop Teacher</a> for my lesson plans. Because I still like the feel of having my plan book open on my desk, I pull it up on my iPad so I have the page spread open. This is SO much easier than lugging around a big, heavy teacher planner that has pages I never use. I keep my daily plans and grades digital, and I keep a binder of the everyday stuff I need in my teacher binder.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a look at what I keep in my teacher binder:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. 1 1/2 inch binder with cute scrapbook paper.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I tried using a 1 inch binder, but it just wasn't quite big enough–I kept tearing the holes in my pages. Upgrading to 1 1/2 inches made a difference. It was worth the extra bulk of a bigger binder. To make it cute, I cut down 12x12 scrapbook paper to slide into the front, back, and spine, and I personalized it with my name.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. A plastic 3 ring envelope.</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The first thing in my binder when I open it is a plastic 3 ring envelope that closes with velcro. I'm constantly sticking things in my binder that I need to look at or do later. This plastic envelope is my place to put those things to keep me more organized. (This is not where I put papers to grade. That is coming up later in this post.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Start with a To-do List & Laminate it.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know if it's lingering COVID effects, getting older, or just the result of having too many tabs open in my brain all the time, but when I'm planning for the week, I always seem to forget SOMETHING. I try to do the bulk of my planning on Saturday mornings before my family wakes up (because I always wake up early). I'll get the big stuff crossed off my list, but there are so many little things that need to get done. They aren't hard or even very time consuming (such as putting their assignment on google classroom), but I always seem to forget something little. This year I got smart and created and laminated a very personalized To Do list for myself with all the little things I do each week to plan. I keep it at the front of my teacher binder, along with a laminated curriculum map, and I use a dry erase marker to check things off so I don't have kids log in to do their spelling practice on Monday only to realize I forgot to assign it! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div><b>4. Divider tabs with pockets.</b></div><div>I use dividers to create these sections in my teacher binder: progress monitoring, class info, testing, standards, student data. I think it's definitely worth having the divider tabs with pockets. I usually have something that I need to stick into the pocket of each section. My friend Kelsey from Teaching Tiny Techies has a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-List-Editable-4662719" target="_blank">Birthday List</a> template and a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-We-Get-Home-FREEBIE-4970890" target="_blank">How We Get Home</a> template that I always use in my "class info" section. I LOVE the Avery 24 tab dividers! I put them in the "student data" section of my teacher binder so that I have a number for every student. I laminate the front page so I can write the corresponding name of each student to their number that year, and I keep a handy data page behind their number from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Assessment-Data-Creating-Goals-5827025" target="_blank">Assessment Data & Differentiation</a> pack on TpT. That keeps important data at my fingertips. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCSDpEnp1RDl55RwuC2TQ8FRsI99Za8-AMhceN4wl7SiVyi7twbdXLRCXlY21-vQ1eqr5LZSgMQjaqoH0jsDNZGNliwqTt4cJBds3hWBcV6a-cYtxCwb5QYOHULBNrvJB2SMjrKcn7VukOVfpevcpT52cIbOQ3NH3e_D5d8CLBARRajRcZAJ-BnEXIw/s642/Scented%20Flair%20Pens.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="642" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCSDpEnp1RDl55RwuC2TQ8FRsI99Za8-AMhceN4wl7SiVyi7twbdXLRCXlY21-vQ1eqr5LZSgMQjaqoH0jsDNZGNliwqTt4cJBds3hWBcV6a-cYtxCwb5QYOHULBNrvJB2SMjrKcn7VukOVfpevcpT52cIbOQ3NH3e_D5d8CLBARRajRcZAJ-BnEXIw/w400-h284/Scented%20Flair%20Pens.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08DHHV91H&asins=B08DHHV91H&linkId=2834c65030e63931f15f8e118a7790b8&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B002BA5WLE&asins=B002BA5WLE&linkId=97be588d785a2b2c706171e1935aea47&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08MDXWR17&asins=B08MDXWR17&linkId=36bb24d25b8b0df08e62269d8cb7dc3d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I love that there is room to keep plenty of different colored flair pens, highlighters, and sticky notes in my teacher bag. These are the only writing tools I use to do my grading and planning! And I'm LOVING the scented flair pens! Did you know they made SCENTED?! I write on my students papers with them when I'm grading, and they love smelling the scent I used and trying to guess the name of the pen! It's pretty cute. I'm not super picky about my highlighters, but I usually end up coming back to sharpie highlighters. They are bigger, so they tend to last longer. The only thing that is non-negotiable for me is a pack of highlighters that include red (or pink will work), yellow, green, and blue so I can color code my data proficient, partially proficient, unsatisfactory, or advanced. Then I need a variety of sticky note sizes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ3ZlgZhvR9LgYFrznfqHMEjn-7oKPMYlVu3M3mbNW9LMymh_tkKDOsQXzpXeC6Hqratxcpc5M8X-t02acI7XCxUiUGop7j_HZVrnAS-JY_HMIOmNO64fLsEylAQtP8DOPEg7hZFq5xMSPEtxP1Z4-Cq99XfGutU6ZfE520c-xrXQBeO2ilV1pfo9DQ/s497/Plastic%20Envelopes.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="497" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ3ZlgZhvR9LgYFrznfqHMEjn-7oKPMYlVu3M3mbNW9LMymh_tkKDOsQXzpXeC6Hqratxcpc5M8X-t02acI7XCxUiUGop7j_HZVrnAS-JY_HMIOmNO64fLsEylAQtP8DOPEg7hZFq5xMSPEtxP1Z4-Cq99XfGutU6ZfE520c-xrXQBeO2ilV1pfo9DQ/w400-h379/Plastic%20Envelopes.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08BYKJ4R9&asins=B08BYKJ4R9&linkId=430ea0e4e9300a9061a7efa04aef828b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I use these plastic envelopes to organize the papers that I need to grade because that can get out of control. I use one envelope for papers "to grade," one envelope for papers "graded," and one envelope for papers to "send home." This keeps me organized because I might have graded them but I haven't entered them into my grade book yet. Keeping them separated makes it easier to know what I need to do with each stack that is in my teacher bag.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85HPH-wcdVLRbU3VnwPcxRDC0pCvpn10cp7f02xvTMDYdAk2Zb__8yPVBGbEsffJUxUaFLokFBufWQQqFC2fV-qcvSPMjVUWnE7hmZ7v_QRkoSsvFAyy74nWoBp08PpaujqAiLy-r4o0axSfpH0FU-DAJO9_USgTpzAF45B4thEv4cdSDa_hxkezt6A/s720/Vented%20Umbrella.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85HPH-wcdVLRbU3VnwPcxRDC0pCvpn10cp7f02xvTMDYdAk2Zb__8yPVBGbEsffJUxUaFLokFBufWQQqFC2fV-qcvSPMjVUWnE7hmZ7v_QRkoSsvFAyy74nWoBp08PpaujqAiLy-r4o0axSfpH0FU-DAJO9_USgTpzAF45B4thEv4cdSDa_hxkezt6A/w400-h309/Vented%20Umbrella.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01GICE7T8&asins=B01GICE7T8&linkId=d368010f5b7bcd15527544e15a63d0b2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001QX10FE&asins=B001QX10FE&linkId=6ecbde789c479afd85610e5d573d016d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09TQGLV9R&asins=B09TQGLV9R&linkId=f5432bb166f7376534f1ca04360b802e&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">#Reallife of a teacher–we need a good umbrella. This one pushes down so it is compact and fits in my teacher bag, but it's a really nice quality too. It is vented (an important feature!) to keep the wind from blowing it inside out. In Colorado, we have had CRAZY wind this year. I needed an umbrella that wouldn't get blown inside out, and then I needed a brush! Hair ties too. I'm trying out some hair ties that look cute on your wrist almost like a bracelet. I also keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer and a small bottle of lotion in my teacher bag.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKH8EXRNFxAkh_F2hDL3a_N0ir4spOfJtD4aWD6er88qw43qKarPYr9vpJQst71WARFjNG_VlMABxPjCjLsWHJRNpoQe8dgj3Ye9Vx_d4J2DijAAPvk_rVbRwwDQOzwnPEdhy1vQfkEaejuiWV7lFY5F_TKEU2_i991n9ghu61pgQGO6XRXYkGYRSPg/s585/Lanyard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="585" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKH8EXRNFxAkh_F2hDL3a_N0ir4spOfJtD4aWD6er88qw43qKarPYr9vpJQst71WARFjNG_VlMABxPjCjLsWHJRNpoQe8dgj3Ye9Vx_d4J2DijAAPvk_rVbRwwDQOzwnPEdhy1vQfkEaejuiWV7lFY5F_TKEU2_i991n9ghu61pgQGO6XRXYkGYRSPg/w400-h321/Lanyard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08TPNQM9V&asins=B08TPNQM9V&linkId=2d6ba669cf3e43bc88a779b0c4d7a2d7&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0933BVK6T&asins=B0933BVK6T&linkId=7f15a438a64d960122529325fe0c063d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B093333693&asins=B093333693&linkId=f8c32f0960e398ca63693c23fe001a7d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Last but not least, I need a good lanyard that I store in my teacher bag when I head home for the day. I cannot find the exact one I have online, but it is Vera Bradley, it is leather, and it holds my ID badge, my electronic key, it opens up and will hold credit cards or an ID, and it has a zipper to keep change for the soda machine. I also keep my class list in there with this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Editable-Class-List-Printable-Size-to-Fit-in-Lanyard-ID-Badge-Holder-5808345" target="_blank">Free Editable Lanyard Class List</a> from Jessica Ann Stanford. I also attach an Apple AirTag so I don't lose my keys! They work SO much better than other brands that help you track your keys. They are a must-have!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With #AmazonPrimeDay coming right up, it may be a good time to give your teacher bag an update too!</div> Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-876495881952439132021-08-05T06:30:00.000-06:002021-08-05T06:30:54.895-06:0010 New K - 3 Chapter Book Series to Add to Your Classroom Library <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02OJUC3_4syCSPa4E7cLX1dePH7IBXURtHxoLla0oIqxK8xusumzkqb174AbWl3ReZFgQVql1IgQZf38v0UT_ZvbS7pJslkzqAj7o0XHAh1Zm89kCohm7biY9I2Eyml54lkMiRIey5GfI/s720/Slide1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02OJUC3_4syCSPa4E7cLX1dePH7IBXURtHxoLla0oIqxK8xusumzkqb174AbWl3ReZFgQVql1IgQZf38v0UT_ZvbS7pJslkzqAj7o0XHAh1Zm89kCohm7biY9I2Eyml54lkMiRIey5GfI/s16000/Slide1.jpeg" /></a></div><div>We know how important reading is, but if kids don't WANT to read, it's going to become a bigger problem in the face of how this pandemic is changing education. With the learning that has happened remotely, we NEED kids to want to pick up a book for fun, especially in K - 3. Younger readers need lots of experience with reading if they are going to continue to grow as readers, but books at their reading level are hard to find and not always interesting. Often books that are written for younger readers to decode themselves are contrived to have particular sight words and patterns that support emergent readers. I'm not saying that isn't important – it is. It's one of the foundations for learning to read, and it is a necessary step in the reading process. But it's hard to convince kids to get excited about reading a book that does not have an interesting plot. We need them to find pleasure in curling up in a quiet place to enjoy a story whether in the corner of our classroom or in a corner of their home. That means we need to help them find books that are engaging and relevant to them. We, as teachers, can use those decodable sight word readers in guided reading groups and direct instruction as a focus for our teaching point, but we also need to get kids reading for pleasure on their own. People, especially kids, DO judge books by their cover no matter how the saying goes. So it’s time to start updating our classroom libraries! It's time to get rid of outdated books and replace them with stories that resonate with our students today. While there are beautiful, timeless books out there that we need to hang onto, not all books are created equal. As we think about the books we are putting in the hands of kids, we need to be asking:<div>- is it relevant and appealing to our students?</div><div>- is it representative of all people and their family dynamics?</div><div>- does it have underlying bias we need to be aware of?</div><div>- will our students want to read it? </div><div>Here are some new early chapter book series that will have your K - 3 students excited to pick up a book and read! Getting them hooked on a series will give them a go-to place for their next favorite read. And EVERY kid can't wait to read chapter books! These books will help your younger readers identify as readers who can't wait to pick up their next book. </div><div>The following links are <span>affiliate links, which means that </span>if you use the link to purchase a book, I do receive a small stipend at no cost you.</div><div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Elephant and Piggie</h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: center;">by Mo Willems</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXHqyITYw9B3DXW_50HbzrAGda1oGsQAE1khZMLQ_yQhYaInbcUNqxRB6kibY7igUCMMkb-3WZzsQ2u_26eFbCR3XjXlXcd9q48PLPyu31JZ2emBb1PEnJ_ACnR7NMkFbCCQ2BovLRcje/s225/images.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXHqyITYw9B3DXW_50HbzrAGda1oGsQAE1khZMLQ_yQhYaInbcUNqxRB6kibY7igUCMMkb-3WZzsQ2u_26eFbCR3XjXlXcd9q48PLPyu31JZ2emBb1PEnJ_ACnR7NMkFbCCQ2BovLRcje/w400-h400/images.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The truth is, this is not a new series. And even though there is a "new" book being published, it's not really new. It's just a bunch of old Piggie and Gerald stories put together into one big book. But I HAD to include this series because it is the best! Both boys and girls LOVE Piggie and Gerald. I mean, they L–O–V–E these books! If you have kids reading early chapter books, you absolutely have to have Piggie and Gerald in your collection. It's a no-brainer. And there are A LOT of Piggie and Gerald books to choose from, which keeps them reading! I choose a few to include below, but there are MANY more!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Newest book in the series</b>: An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 published Sept. 22, 2020</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Grade level</b>: K - 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Reading level</b>: DRA - 12 - 16</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: center;"> Fountas & Pinnell - G - I</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> IRLA - 1B -2B</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Lexile - 180 - 310</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teacherstuff4-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=136802131X&asins=136802131X&linkId=42490355d3fa214f58649c4da7ec1623&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;">
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</iframe><div><br /></div><div>So as you are setting up your classroom for students to come back in person, try hooking them on a favorite series! We need to keep kids reading!</div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-88980779440691123922020-08-02T06:55:00.000-06:002020-08-02T06:55:03.900-06:00Teacher Stuff for You Newsletter #2: Bitmoji Mania <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18qkigjd2wBkZw2Wgvt6kAiuuxKtR8lwdFHFnF1IPuNs/preview" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPEUU4B3iZjuUO0dSnB7RrMY3nDFpc0mJMsOqvgE_0MSgLKDfkAOVCY12pNEt4tlTGUqZlvJywKlr6nFuVMtCTfKulhQPdJJSPkErcXLG0bFy8a8VjkaWKsyqgdb9X5gtU7IcBALYV1Ab/s640/Teacher+Stuff+For+You+Newsletter+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 2nd edition of the Teacher Stuff for You Newsletter is ready! The theme of this newsletter is Bitmoji Mania. Click the picture to visit the live links. Use the arrow in the slide show to see the previous Newsletter. Enjoy!</div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-75651305901457314392020-07-28T20:23:00.002-06:002020-07-31T21:06:24.430-06:00Teacher Stuff for you Newsletter #1: Use for Remote & In-Person Learning<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18qkigjd2wBkZw2Wgvt6kAiuuxKtR8lwdFHFnF1IPuNs/preview" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMAuuwtZdI2sn6JdeBjWcrunXPq8EtMXrrh0BFSXslP2TFXlIwJcR3Rti7E8fUPUexYjFCePFYRMpvkp0Pxn8omb2khcFCZQlzSEVo3U05nBoTXEU2zjMSa68AQTqOZBi2Zsm4qj3z0W-/d/Teacher+Stuff+For+You+Newsletter.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to the virtual class I took at #twtcon2020 from tech integration & innovation specialist <a href="http://mrspiltzkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Traci Piltz</a>, I have decided to try making my own visual newsletter! You should definitely check hers out - it's amazing! I'm switching districts this coming year, and this is a way that we can stay connected! I will be creating themed newsletters. The first theme is: <b>Use for remote or in-person learning</b>. Click on the picture to access the links. I'll let you know when the next one is ready! As suggested by Traci, these newsletters will be on a continuous google slide. I will continue adding to the same google slideshow so you can always go back to find past tips and tricks. I hope you find this helpful!</div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-86222217944836430002020-06-28T10:29:00.002-06:002020-06-28T10:29:59.889-06:00Get Organized for #DistanceLearning: Sub Plans in Google Drive<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ98sU1cZ683qNMaiL6vQbUnW8H_p0zGKRv-dnA3iLYGIynsfyRQ9Lkj1WhEAZ14WdJDvMlYys9hlgWCPkxLBuKa-A9VLRWuikrOuILoAHULA9hThxffA0kc08JJxjc9bIEAV_SKGFV0y/s560/Getting+Organized.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ98sU1cZ683qNMaiL6vQbUnW8H_p0zGKRv-dnA3iLYGIynsfyRQ9Lkj1WhEAZ14WdJDvMlYys9hlgWCPkxLBuKa-A9VLRWuikrOuILoAHULA9hThxffA0kc08JJxjc9bIEAV_SKGFV0y/d/Getting+Organized.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No one knows exactly what school will look like in August yet, but there are a few things that we can do to get organized in the meantime. This series of blog posts called, "Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning" is full of tips that will be useful whether you're teaching online or face to face. So be sure to check back for all the tips in this series! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #1 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #2 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_14.html" target="_blank">Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #3 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_22.html" target="_blank">Organize Your Google Drive</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is your last tip in this series, tip #4 . . . </div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plan Ahead for a Sub</h3><div>So this is one of the aspects about next year that feels the most unknown to me. What if we do get sick? Whether we are sick with the common cold or COVID-19, this is going to have a huge impact next year. There will be no more, "I'm not THAT sick, so I'll just work through it." We've all done that –worked even when we didn't feel great because it's easier sometimes than making sub plans. I'm guessing those days are over. I'm trying not to worry about the fact that I don't have 14 days of sick leave (I'm starting in a new district this coming year), so if I were to get sick, how would I stay home for 14 days AFTER my symptoms were gone?</div><div><br /></div><div>So without worrying about how the details will play out yet, we obviously need a plan. I'm not talking about full blown lesson plans for the day. I've seen people do that and it seems to be successful, but I'm not a huge fan of writing the actual plans now. I'd rather have students work on what we're actually doing in class if I'm gone rather than something totally different. Although in an emergency, I can see the need for that. Today, I'm talking about organizing a template in google drive.</div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Sub Plans in Google Drive</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdGYJ3-XPL5VG8L0z4zNCn0K1clfFrarN4S3inISYD1vtZLk1CR0B3ShX5ngiu7q6EJKFqOJErW2fuQ0yVsgQth3RvexSOLkCEllNZuXZ7wSxAnNBzesdfaqZvRrD4l74kMc51hlTOpVD/w311-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.47.44+AM.png" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>If you don't write your lesson plans in google drive already, now is the time. Ditch the Word document or paper. It is inefficient. You need a template that you can easily fill out with boxes that remind you of what you need when you're not thinking clearly. Most importantly, you need to be able to share your plans easily with your sub, your team, and the office. You will probably not be allowed back inside the building if you are sick, so in google drive you just hit share. Forgot to add something to your lesson plans? No problem! You can change or add something, and they see your changes immediately. You can even link websites and videos inside your plans. So here are the things you can set up right now:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1030" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRRUNIhbDxZY3SVA_Hk7OL7_rJTfib3jB7JcdOtDRWjJoAgS8iAoiP2Of9-MtFaexJ6lm3xmYc0UOiFbOd8sl6v7aT3FCGWnsNZOdyxOrC798lMgQm6HESzqWkdmbxYCKbt9309hvSFtv/w294-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.48.17+AM.png" width="294" /></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1050" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTiRcuRarleqSpzBQzc_dtp-2p1xy108vUiIS0h0sV1ZH9DtRCOBaKizG3FK3YJanF5UL5Hp6E6g5QtSvu-IiXBFa0HavHf8lw6xGhwQAGN2jyaAFdCnASvnR6-ximhfjPWpplfDbz2K8/w304-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.48.01+AM.png" width="304" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Master class list:</b> Create a table, type in your students first and last names, and leave notes that will be important for the sub to know. Who is in special ed? Who is a second language learner? Who has allergies? You can print this list for the sub, but it's easy to make changes to your master list if you get a new student or one moves away. </li><li><b>Attendance page</b>: Copy and paste those first and last names into an attendance sheet that can be printed and sent to the office. I take attendance on the computer, but the sub doesn't have the ability to do that. Sometimes they're stuck sending a scrap of paper to the office, and that is not efficient for anyone. If you have a list made with your class name and grade, a place for the date, and the student names already typed in, your sub only needs to put a check mark next to any students that are absent. </li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1032" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvnXZdvqWaXVp-qDKEESXzmK96jnaTbL56yP2hcmGxUl0vdcPnYzcMv3YKQNKhZMj03w1YdVsAmfT_nA-7vS7Y4eM9tyQrFJsa6NSfUf6jQdoczSwAqwyLTTnmEKoC3etM2e4QJr7RXSr/w239-h320/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.48.30+AM.png" style="text-align: left;" width="239" /></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1040" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNxLfGD4z-K4stc5ccl5UR_R3CqfMmn0iC3uQ4Lb-izlTqtpeOr3L6eEXPLnuqzFVP5wWe1N97WDOpfslx1TBEIHXDM9iPqk61dzURdrmOyBZsf-VJwvbDUJwH7xk3LzVWPgptA-jhKYe/w300-h320/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.48.40+AM.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">3. </span><b style="text-align: left;">Daily Schedule</b><span style="text-align: left;">: Believe it or not, this is the number one thing I hear subs say they do not receive–</span><span style="text-align: left;">the daily schedule! This is pretty important. Have a separate page that outlines your typical day. In a </span><span style="text-align: left;">pinch your team can throw together some plans for you, but you will need to have your daily</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">schedule ready to share.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> </span>4. <b>Helpful Info</b>: When subs travel from one building to the next, they may not know your room number, your extension, or even the name of your principal. Having this info ready for your sub can really help out. If a student pukes in class, the sub will need to know how to reach the janitor and your room number. If your sub has a question, it would be really nice to have the name and extensions of your teammates and the office manager. This is one of those pages you only have to fill out once for the year, but it can come in really handy for your sub. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 5. <b>Classroom Procedures</b>: This is another page that only needs to be filled out and printed once, but it's really important for the sub to have. Each teacher does things just a little bit differently in his/her own classroom, so share your procedure for the bathroom, snack time, and classroom rewards. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1038" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXmpInJd9Zk3S0Lc5l5hkakA3lb47OY7DrbAFUZwd-jR8V8KjqjSkULNT4PZzsWfy5rJQQY4UwydrQIWs8wdFqE3UtYRonGBA-HMmkCDs3bYbzmfLgiYL4wPjkFOCp9pG04r9LpRSMlg6/w308-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.48.53+AM.png" width="308" /></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TGqTeWlSAJyf6-ICpgABfKTbZMTJFjfhZbul-KmMD-OtACxZCOTlIIr8Ct1-E3o-qItFN7y3r-OwR6KKWF4oVVYf4PY-4m_vYT9gSR8LTHQ0MAV49T1euMPNHYlhyphenhyphenxudoVhSI8tLvxJV/w291-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-28+at+5.49.12+AM.png" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 6. <b>Sub Plans</b>: I recommend having a template for this. A box for each section of the day with a header for the time and subject, and a checklist at the end for materials the sub will need for that subject. This will help your sub, but it will make it SO much easier for you too. When you're putting things together for your sub, you can check the list of materials at the end to make sure you have gathered what you need. I have a plastic envelope for each subject that I put materials into. It makes things more organized for the sub, but it also helps me when I need to put things away once I get back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 7. <b>Feedback</b>: We always want to know how things went, so have a feedback form available for the sub. Nothing fancy, just make sure you leave room for what you need to know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Taking the time to get organized for a sub will be worth it. I did this last year, and I got SO much positive feedback from the subs in my classroom. They were all happy to come back and sub for me, and that makes a big difference. We have had a sub shortage in my district for a few years, and there have been many times that we had to split our classes or pull an intervention teacher to cover the class. Next year it is going to be imperative to have good subs available, so we need to take care of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you don't want to make your own template, I do have all the pages you see in this post available in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Teacher-Stuff" target="_blank">TpT store</a> as an editable google doc. You can find it <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/For-the-Sub-5717564" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope these tips help you get started organizing for #DistanceLearning. Don't forget to check out all the tips in this series. It's a good place to start:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #1 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #2 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_14.html" target="_blank">Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #3 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_22.html" target="_blank">Organize Your Google Drive</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are a lot of unknowns, which can cause some anxiety, but it's going to be okay. We'll figure it out! Take some time to just relax this summer, and good luck this coming school year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh0YawFk9N8kfb-YQS2-trTfpwvkUHeCRAbS3ONCdWf0lpb37wYTzubnEp8kGQMdK6RJUcuKvTjqt_SSLNHqZzkd607Zb-MuCVD9lN8uPWiD6OsJTQWu-t_opsDYnCydvXvQdz5WG3IVMjY6MCrkJc71kLFmsma6oySwa8eUCgtNIslsqFW7BI=s244" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="244" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh0YawFk9N8kfb-YQS2-trTfpwvkUHeCRAbS3ONCdWf0lpb37wYTzubnEp8kGQMdK6RJUcuKvTjqt_SSLNHqZzkd607Zb-MuCVD9lN8uPWiD6OsJTQWu-t_opsDYnCydvXvQdz5WG3IVMjY6MCrkJc71kLFmsma6oySwa8eUCgtNIslsqFW7BI=w400-h285" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-69597270838427373232020-06-22T09:05:00.000-06:002020-06-22T09:05:37.145-06:00Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning: Organize Your Google Drive<div class="separator"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiUw6xKYIvDmnvlPzvjyH73fQBhhXwmhNQFy6Eve-jXSOeVfqPfBqh0crg4tTok1XvUh7ASTNm21-K4-FvE5zcBBkN5sQlPIstnjKdgu2Rs9mIH4KpuMBYCjKkIKhHp7ZN2YwCzQEJlN-/s560/Getting+Organized.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiUw6xKYIvDmnvlPzvjyH73fQBhhXwmhNQFy6Eve-jXSOeVfqPfBqh0crg4tTok1XvUh7ASTNm21-K4-FvE5zcBBkN5sQlPIstnjKdgu2Rs9mIH4KpuMBYCjKkIKhHp7ZN2YwCzQEJlN-/w640-h360/Getting+Organized.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No one knows exactly what school will look like in August yet, but there are a few things that we can do to get organized in the meantime. This series of blog posts called, "Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning" is full of tips that will be useful whether you're teaching online or face to face. So be sure to check back for all the tips in this series! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #1 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tip #2 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_14.html" target="_blank">Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is tip #3 . . . </div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Organize Your Google Drive</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Google drive is our 21st century filing cabinet, so there is no need to have 2 or 3 filing cabinets in your classroom anymore–save your master copies virtually. This will allow you to access everything you have from home and assign it virtually if necessary. It is SO much easier to keep track of what you have in your filing cabinet when it's a digital copy. And you will want an organized google drive next year–trust me! We'll all be using more digital resources (like it or not). I am a google certified educator level 1 and 2, and I have a few tips to make organizing your google drive so much easier!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GZlwJ3g5mkdIn2E-gvYeNxbCBBuWVBeyuSavzUbXdg6Pqxc3bf6nP1X1fBr_23ampenzJK4XpLwqyWYS9c_fUbKu9rrvnZm-t9Jlm-ZPAzUAL_VhWTdISCaQ5PhEhcnentIGjfV9jxjX/s971/GCE_Badges_01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="971" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GZlwJ3g5mkdIn2E-gvYeNxbCBBuWVBeyuSavzUbXdg6Pqxc3bf6nP1X1fBr_23ampenzJK4XpLwqyWYS9c_fUbKu9rrvnZm-t9Jlm-ZPAzUAL_VhWTdISCaQ5PhEhcnentIGjfV9jxjX/w200-h198/GCE_Badges_01.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEOXVVbj8rE77eEYanBJvLV0p66PNCT6t2SudZ92dvKXM7Sem7Ua5QFv5zqSqwyIAXQ9xZAdggDp4podfpdu5_MazSgn8fn1hJc04Bh229T2Jui7tI9LLQX7ZFwP2wLs0RJO2eAK0hIin/s962/GCE_Badges_02.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="950" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEOXVVbj8rE77eEYanBJvLV0p66PNCT6t2SudZ92dvKXM7Sem7Ua5QFv5zqSqwyIAXQ9xZAdggDp4podfpdu5_MazSgn8fn1hJc04Bh229T2Jui7tI9LLQX7ZFwP2wLs0RJO2eAK0hIin/w198-h200/GCE_Badges_02.png" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Folders in Google Drive</h3><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;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/b10ff47f069f73e12605e3ebeefb55f1.gif" style="color: #0000ee; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="1000" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to create a new folder in Google Drive:<br />new–folder</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />First, if you haven't created folders in your google drive, that is the place to start. Click: new–folder. Just like you would in a metal filing cabinet, you can organize your files by subject. Then you can create folders inside folders to continue to organize your files. For example, I have a Balanced Literacy folder. Inside that folder, I have a folder for Comprehension, Read Aloud, Word Study, Conferring/Guided Reading, Shared Reading, and Writing. In my math folder, I have folders for each standard: Number and Quantity, Algebra and Functions, Data, Statistics & Probability, and Geometry. If I use a specific curriculum for any subject, I also create a folder it, i.e. Lucy Calkins Units of Study, or Bridges Math. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you have your files organized into folders, they will show up in alphabetical order. You can number your folders to reorder them in the order you want. Years ago, I learned this cool tip from Ladybug's Teacher Files. You can use <a href="#" id="https://www.copypastecharacter.com/numerals" name="https://www.copypastecharacter.com/numerals">https://www.copypastecharacter.com/numerals</a> to give your numbered folders a sleeker look by copying and pasting their numbers in the name of your folders. You can use emojis and pictures too. Check out her original post from 2016 here: <a href="https://ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2016/08/color-code-and-organize-your-google.html" target="_blank">Color Code and Organize your google Drive</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><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://gyazo.com/9943d56d6aee28e5413c8b6b7c500981" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/9943d56d6aee28e5413c8b6b7c500981.gif" width="796" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to change the color of your google drive folders:<br />Right click on the folder–go down to 'change color'</td></tr></tbody></table>
<div><br /></div><div>Next, I color-coded my folders in google drive to match the same colors I use in the classroom: red = literacy, blue = writing, green = math, yellow = science, orange = social studies. This helps me visually organize subjects. Just right click on the folder and go down to 'change color.' </div><h3 style="text-align: center;">#Hashtags and Shortcuts</h3><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://gyazo.com/e2e6a5f8b2c7c92a310b03cc20d55f9e" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/e2e6a5f8b2c7c92a310b03cc20d55f9e.gif" width="1000" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add hashtags to the file description when the file fits in more than one category:<br />click on the file–3 dots in the corner–details–pencil under description</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Are you ready to take your google drive organization up a notch? Try #hashtags! I got this idea from Shake Up Learning. She has <a href="https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/13-tips-to-organize-your-google-drive/" target="_blank">13 Tips to Organize Your Google Drive</a> that you can check out. The one that was new for me was adding descriptions to my folders in google drive using hashtags. This is really helpful when I have a file that I could put in more than one place. For example, I use a lot of poems during shared reading. This poem fits in the categories #Poetry #SharedReading #WordStudy #SightWords #Fall #Halloween. If I click on my poem and click on the 3 dots, click details, and click on the pencil under description, I can use all those hashtag labels to describe this file. Then, when I am planning for fall activities, I can type in #Fall in the Google Drive search bar. Anything I labeled with #Fall will pull up in the search no matter which folder I stored it in. Super helpful and easy!</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://gyazo.com/e8e89a39b9ad44f78ebc4c8c438e8504" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/e8e89a39b9ad44f78ebc4c8c438e8504.gif" width="1000" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to add a file shortcut to another folder:<br />right click on file–add shortcut to drive–choose folder in google drive to add it to</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>In March 2020, google came out with a new update, 'add shortcut to google drive', that has been especially handy if you create and share teacher resources on a platform like Teachers Pay Teachers or Teacher Sherpa. I keep the teacher resources that I create in a separate folder instead of mixing them into my Google Drive teacher files. However, with the 'add shortcut to google drive' option, now I can add it to my personal files! For example, I created this 1G Power Words Sticker Book. I keep it in my folder of resources that I sell. But now I right click on that resource, click on 'add shortcut to drive', click on the folder in my google drive where I would use that resource, and now it lives in 2 places. Then I can see it in my teacher files when I'm planning, and I don't have to try to remember what I have.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm switching school districts this coming school year, and my big project this summer is organizing my google drive. You may already know that if you have a google account through a school district, anything owned by that account in google drive will disappear when they delete your account. Unfortunately, you cannot change ownership to your personal google drive because it will not allow ownership change outside of your organization. So now what? Apparently I have not paid attention to whether I created things with my personal google drive or my school google drive, so I have stuff all over the place! Here is a blog post that shares how to save everything in your school google drive account so you can transfer it to a new account: <a href="http://techtips-ccsd.blogspot.com/2015/05/tuesday-tech-tip-taking-it-with-you.html">http://techtips-ccsd.blogspot.com/2015/05/tuesday-tech-tip-taking-it-with-you.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div>These are the tips I'm using to organize my google drive this summer, and I hope you find them helpful too! Don't forget to check back next week for more tips. If you haven't seen the other tips in this blog series yet, make sure to go back and check out tip #1: <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a> and tip #2: <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning_14.html" target="_blank">Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>
<br />Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-53857285291371882712020-06-14T15:30:00.000-06:002020-06-14T15:30:36.970-06:00Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning: Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks<div class="separator"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NTA7k8PjdyeEA0G3AIDUe6fyZYBS-gtpWQV62TVstL0ONMOxb1fyV8J7WNVjGdSKDAedjIl4_0mt2cecF5xn5rVZSIXoy0v4rNlK2tyyaWh5IBtL_B0HznZ_TyiwiPAb8GyvzetVf4Nr/s560/Getting+Organized.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NTA7k8PjdyeEA0G3AIDUe6fyZYBS-gtpWQV62TVstL0ONMOxb1fyV8J7WNVjGdSKDAedjIl4_0mt2cecF5xn5rVZSIXoy0v4rNlK2tyyaWh5IBtL_B0HznZ_TyiwiPAb8GyvzetVf4Nr/w640-h360/Getting+Organized.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No one knows exactly what school will look like in August yet, but there are a few things that we can do to get organized in the meantime. This series of blog posts called, "Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning" is full of tips that will be useful whether you're teaching online or face to face. So be sure to check back for all the tips in this series! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tip #1 was <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is tip #2 . . .</div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lesson Plan Templates and Hyperlinks</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcu6-UPPrcz8IOy7rIdbGHMAb9Q9y5BK3PfuFqWPW0ldm0lGyWcAs2LPke5luLMRlOg3ORtqqIWG6iuTE3V6jPaxMRlVxdI3pKcWm-YhhsK9bKR_e_G2th8V7SGMgLJMRC81ZIEXoJrSD/s1764/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+1.43.57+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1764" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcu6-UPPrcz8IOy7rIdbGHMAb9Q9y5BK3PfuFqWPW0ldm0lGyWcAs2LPke5luLMRlOg3ORtqqIWG6iuTE3V6jPaxMRlVxdI3pKcWm-YhhsK9bKR_e_G2th8V7SGMgLJMRC81ZIEXoJrSD/w640-h360/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+1.43.57+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpcQXfQe3oI4UGEygk9Lh-wxrz39k2W8BBPLf3FBGtJTMOxqa3zxHNV9r0dtxxrkAl8Khk1M7ZGrI2olJn6T4hsqDt7SttG56nymmQpcyMoNc_XMQi8mmyg8vSVprLG4Yu-ZGICWE-zUr/s2130/Screen+Shot+2020-06-10+at+5.35.46+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="2130" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpcQXfQe3oI4UGEygk9Lh-wxrz39k2W8BBPLf3FBGtJTMOxqa3zxHNV9r0dtxxrkAl8Khk1M7ZGrI2olJn6T4hsqDt7SttG56nymmQpcyMoNc_XMQi8mmyg8vSVprLG4Yu-ZGICWE-zUr/w640-h402/Screen+Shot+2020-06-10+at+5.35.46+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/4f3b66c093f2b424f22ebb10cced9ccf.gif" style="color: #0000ee; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;" width="970" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blank lesson plan template for writing<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Templates</h3><div style="text-align: left;">I'm really excited to share with you this efficient way to organize and access lesson plans! Whether we are teaching face to face, online, or a combination of both, creating a lesson plan template for each subject is going to save you time and create a learning routine that is more predictable for kids. Every lesson usually has a similar format – a connection or hook, a teaching point, some modeling, guided practice, independent practice, and sharing. First, start by creating a blank template in google slides for each subject with at least one slide for each part of the lesson. You can see my blank template for writing above. This will make your lesson planning much quicker. Having a slide that names the teaching point in the same way each time (mine says "Learning Goal" and has the picture of the Pigeon) will help students tune into the teaching point when they know where to look for it. If you use Lucy Calkins Units of Study in any subject, your teaching point is the sticky note! You can see mine on the writing slide. Because the language she uses for her teaching point is usually so wordy, you can see I typed it into the notes section of the slide. That way I can still share her teaching point with fidelity, but I don't have to read it out of the book or have kids worry about a bunch of text on the slide. The sticky note focuses them on the teaching point while I still share the exact language. You can even get started on your lesson planning for the year this summer. If you have a curriculum you follow, you can make a slideshow for each lesson and plug in the teaching point or learning goal right now like in the examples above. Leave the rest blank for now so you can plan it as you go. You can even use the same slides each year and just make adjustments as needed. The big idea will already be there! I'm using the templates created by Ashley McKenzie called <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/GOOGLE-Slides-Templates-Scandi-Mountains-Theme-Distance-Learning-5511065" target="_blank">Scandi Mountains</a>. She has a lot of cute designs! If you're looking for some free templates, there are a lot out there. Some of my favorite free templates are from <a href="https://www.slidescarnival.com/tag/educational-templates" target="_blank">Slides Carnival</a>. </div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Hyperdocs</h3><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/AVvXsEihDNCVAtCw1LY-RwqH6XkvTGf20-yt_E7WosQfj91X38wILa1kQSmHmhSlrx1kNAaNsUQ1DaZILZ5PyklS0r5mOQdwYIOxwMtG2WjbwGizO4N25D0ckD8B672E1ICbH82ceMriU273_h_z/s1386/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+4.48.59+PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="1066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDNCVAtCw1LY-RwqH6XkvTGf20-yt_E7WosQfj91X38wILa1kQSmHmhSlrx1kNAaNsUQ1DaZILZ5PyklS0r5mOQdwYIOxwMtG2WjbwGizO4N25D0ckD8B672E1ICbH82ceMriU273_h_z/d/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+4.48.59+PM.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google doc hyperlink page</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><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;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/7d7ffda2a22b42aad8c396cf24410d08.gif" style="color: #0000ee; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="1000" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to copy the link from your google slide lesson plan: <br />share–copy link<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/311607ba81cea9cd05e592f5e069d1b4"></a><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;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/311607ba81cea9cd05e592f5e069d1b4.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="1000" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to add the link from your lesson plan to your google doc hyperlink: <br />highlight the lesson plan number–click on the picture of the link–paste the link–apply<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><a href="https://gyazo.com/311607ba81cea9cd05e592f5e069d1b4"></a><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once you have a bunch of google slides lessons created, you need to be able to get to them quickly and efficiently. That's where hyperdocs come in! A hyperdoc is basically a google doc that holds a bunch of links that are part of a common theme. My school (which will be new for me next year) has a curriculum for reading, writing, and math. I created a google doc with each of those subjects (above), and I added the lesson number in each table. For example, 1.1 is unit 1, lesson 1. When I have a google slide lesson plan created, I link it to the correct lesson number. First click "share" on your google slide lesson plan and copy the link (see example above). Then highlight the lesson plan number on the google doc, click on the picture of the link, and paste the link you copied from the lesson (see the example above). That's it! Your lesson plans are now all in one place.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://gyazo.com/e2f4f60a7909c981a84ce4067350ca80"></a><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;"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/e2f4f60a7909c981a84ce4067350ca80.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="822" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to change a link so it automatically make a copy when you click on it:<br />in the link, delete "edit" (and anything that comes after it)–type in "copy"</td></tr></tbody></table><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><a href="https://gyazo.com/e2f4f60a7909c981a84ce4067350ca80"></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>I also linked the blank lesson plan template for each subject at the top of my google doc hyperlink page. This saves me time when I am ready to create a new lesson plan. I created the link to automatically make a copy of the blank lesson plan template when I click on it. To do this, just copy the link of the google slide template (see the hyperlinks example again) and change the last part of the url that begins with /edit to the word copy (see the example above), and paste the new link to your google doc hyperlink page. Then when you click on it, it will automatically make a copy of your blank lesson plan template so you can start working on your next lesson plan. Nice and efficient!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmikvIANBv7LD8XLIu7kmfQLPdNAz70iYnBcOb_bDubsoJ9jSA7XmzTIjR6YYuBp2tcANic9EvjGtz4IdvIlCSsuLE_BWtK39ANbduwPhfe3z2-eeOguMb21TK9XhlKSxH6ppK_D_X2HgJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.37.48+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmikvIANBv7LD8XLIu7kmfQLPdNAz70iYnBcOb_bDubsoJ9jSA7XmzTIjR6YYuBp2tcANic9EvjGtz4IdvIlCSsuLE_BWtK39ANbduwPhfe3z2-eeOguMb21TK9XhlKSxH6ppK_D_X2HgJ/w640-h400/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.37.48+PM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi2os5wYsFMs_q6cABssmjwiFzLMDjUWq3I3Ot_RVZo3KxWmFJcKOrq0nO_wIznCgIRsMFm3hS1dWCydmsbgOxhZRTNscnTgbxM0fEJuNMkvJf_UIRvCnX8HF96HXxW8kUD_LyCslRlOQ/s1762/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.38.26+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1762" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi2os5wYsFMs_q6cABssmjwiFzLMDjUWq3I3Ot_RVZo3KxWmFJcKOrq0nO_wIznCgIRsMFm3hS1dWCydmsbgOxhZRTNscnTgbxM0fEJuNMkvJf_UIRvCnX8HF96HXxW8kUD_LyCslRlOQ/w640-h364/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.38.26+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also have my reader's workshop rotation and math groups on google slides, which I linked to my google doc hyperlink page too. I just project the groups and rotations during workshop time, and it's easy to change as needed when it's a google slide. I also linked the standards to my google doc hyperlink page because I often need to refer to them when I am planning. That makes everything I need for my lesson plan in one spot. Perfect!</div><div><br /></div></div></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Bookmarks</h3><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/AVvXsEiYz6Qq264P9jLaEuJdSVud6Q07rxj0kM5nuwsKiU3lrHjbdk8Cyan2_bkeVj-T2TILv3xyo7BwFhyvUcw-n5cFekRksUXTjocXZPq_ZC66649MAEBqipitYE-e68lufZDQ2RbmPnYVYN-8/s1996/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.45.50+PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="1996" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYz6Qq264P9jLaEuJdSVud6Q07rxj0kM5nuwsKiU3lrHjbdk8Cyan2_bkeVj-T2TILv3xyo7BwFhyvUcw-n5cFekRksUXTjocXZPq_ZC66649MAEBqipitYE-e68lufZDQ2RbmPnYVYN-8/w640-h356/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+6.45.50+PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Symbaloo bookmark page<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that everything digital you need to teach your lessons all year is linked on one page, I still have one more shortcut that will make your life easier. Have you ever used Symbaloo? It is a free bookmark tool that is saved in the cloud, so you can access your bookmarks on any device. I have my computer set up so that when I log onto the internet, my symbaloo page (above) automatically pops up and all my bookmarks are automatically at my fingertips. You can choose the color and picture for each bookmark you save. One of the really convenient things about symbaloo is that you can also bookmark a google doc, a google slide, etc. That means I can copy the link to my google doc hyperlink page and create a bookmark that will open that doc for me. (tip: when creating that bookmark, save it as a website instead of embedding it in symbaloo, and it will open the whole doc.) The picture of the target on the picture above is my google doc hyperlink page. That means whether we're teaching face to face or remotely next year, with one click, I'm ready! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you found this tip for Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning helpful! Check back next week for tips on organizing your google drive. If you haven't seen the other tips in this blog series yet, make sure to go back and check out tip #1: <a href="https://teacherstuff4u.blogspot.com/2020/06/getting-organized-for-distancelearning.html" target="_blank">Password Saver</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-18977868087032306252020-06-08T13:05:00.000-06:002020-06-15T05:08:21.820-06:00Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning: Password Saver<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSU3TW_VcsjI_vodyEfT_ZdooCoraUt50EdUWbfnMmqUBV42IOAHIxBY2qIR-KFB8LHNVL8pD4WlA6jm4LUnXuBHusDgAemxEd8CfuHziJZmz0z1L1kGmYwnWxnSinwF4mRzMHjFetvgb3/s560/Getting+Organized.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSU3TW_VcsjI_vodyEfT_ZdooCoraUt50EdUWbfnMmqUBV42IOAHIxBY2qIR-KFB8LHNVL8pD4WlA6jm4LUnXuBHusDgAemxEd8CfuHziJZmz0z1L1kGmYwnWxnSinwF4mRzMHjFetvgb3/w640-h360/Getting+Organized.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No one knows exactly what school will look like in August yet, but there are a few things we can do to get organized in the meantime. This upcoming series of blog posts called, "Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning" is full of tips that will be useful whether we're teaching online or face to face. So be sure to check back for all the tips in this series! Here is tip #1 . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Password Saver</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGmS11jSmSx7Asox4k4VWyfnw2fqZ4CNSmjTobeSoQM3-Gf1reqQlYBL5NoE4ejrQN6CZt1TuoFiz7EeQ5Lk4KFEHFPoZ5ku6OwHGlLPOwR2qJdmWmD4Wc4eqWJct0MD9gb5brG1MkZcH/s1336/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+7.50.21+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGmS11jSmSx7Asox4k4VWyfnw2fqZ4CNSmjTobeSoQM3-Gf1reqQlYBL5NoE4ejrQN6CZt1TuoFiz7EeQ5Lk4KFEHFPoZ5ku6OwHGlLPOwR2qJdmWmD4Wc4eqWJct0MD9gb5brG1MkZcH/d/Screen+Shot+2020-06-08+at+7.50.21+AM.png" /></a></div><div>As teachers, we have a lot of websites and programs that we use, and each one usually requires an account. Keeping track of them all, plus usernames and passwords for each is tough. Remembering them after taking a break over the summer is next to impossible! This password saver keeps everything you need to remember in one place. I've shared password savers before, but this is an updated version for the 20/21 school year. This is a google sheet or excel spreadsheet that has a link to each of the sites or programs listed, and it includes a short definition for each. There are also boxes with checkmarks that let you know whether it is available for free, and if it is web-based and/or an app. There is also a check box that you can use to keep track of which programs have been purchased by you or your school/district. Google forms have gone through an update, so now you can include more than one link in a box. I included some helpful videos in the notes that give you an overview of some of the sites or a tutorial for using it. There is also a page for you to keep track of your students' usernames and passwords all in one place. </div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://gyazo.com/9e1b9fe5f79ffb1bf6f8410f92797077"><img alt="Image from Gyazo" src="https://i.gyazo.com/9e1b9fe5f79ffb1bf6f8410f92797077.gif" width="1000" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Personally, I prefer to use a google sheet for my password saver for a few reasons. </div><div>1. If you add more sites to the list throughout the year, you can easily resort it in alphabetical order. Just click on the arrow in the column that lists the names of the sites and click "sort sheet A-Z" (see gif above). It will automatically sort them into alphabetical order.</div><div>2. I like a google sheet because it automatically saves in my google drive so that I always have the most current version on any device I use. I don't have to upload it again when I make changes, and it's not stuck on just one computer. </div><div>3. I like using a google sheet as a password saver because I can add hyperlinks to each site, videos, or anything else that will help keep me organized. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Please Note</b>: <font face="arial" size="2">It is never a good idea to save passwords
on a google sheet that contains your social security number, any bank
information, or any sites in which you have your credit card information saved.
It is not secure enough to trust that hackers could not gain access. However,
saving my username and password for teaching sites in which I view or assign
work seems reasonably secure to save on a document like this. Just be thoughtful about your private information!</font></div><div><font face="arial" size="2"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="arial" size="2">You can download a free copy of the Password Saver 20/21 for yourself <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Password-Saver-2021/a7efc239-5199-4911-ae13-afc5b23cd0c4/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">here</a>. </font></div><div><font face="arial" size="2"><br /></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="2">This will be handy whether we are teaching online next year, in person, or a combination of both by helping you keep track of all the sites and programs you use. Check back next week for another tip on Getting Organized for #DistanceLearning. It will focus on organizing your lessons!</font></div><!--EndFragment-->Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-74848427200924763172020-05-31T07:05:00.001-06:002020-05-31T07:05:14.396-06:00Turning Worksheets Digital #distancelearning<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;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIajwdAEjWwThWLCDgahyphenhyphenlQEKht53D8Jki3IFTPG-R3VV76MfdZX4QKuqzN30T7LMx_hzQ8PPWHcdMFqzt3oFkrUsYGBHR6jt8wkPKOXJswFypT6dgkexfuUUzu6c-T_PZpDGGuZnHmUGz/w640-h360/Mrs.+Stout%2527s+Virtual+Classroom+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>As we say goodbye to our students virtually, the possibility of beginning next year the same way is a real one. As districts contemplate solutions to the social distancing issue in schools, we are looking at the possibility of half the students in-person and half the students online switching throughout the week, or continuing remote learning only. Whatever the outcome (and the problems that will come along with it), the one thing we know for sure is that schools will not look the same in August. So it's time to start planning ahead. The good news is, we don't have to start from scratch. Many of the things we were already using in our classrooms can make the switch to a virtual setting pretty easily. </div><pre style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="52" src="https://app.seesaw.me/pages/embed/shared_activity?share_token=ZVDhog45RCmkwVTKXHClfw&prompt_id=prompt.e43d8e2b-1ae8-494e-9faf-d73d1c9aa2cc" style="background: none transparent; border: 0;" width="232"></iframe></div></pre><div>Right now, I'm focusing on worksheets that I used for students' independent practice. If we have a hybrid of in-person and remote learning time next year, I want to have a bank of independent activities for the students to do virtually. Then in-class time can be spent on formative assessments, reteaching, and small group or one on one conferencing. I already have worksheets that I used for independent practice to reinforce skills I taught in the classroom. Those are still great resources, and you don't need to ask parents to print them out at home. All you need to do is turn that worksheet into a picture, and then you can assign it through online platforms like Seesaw or Google Classroom. Are your worksheets all pdfs? Don't worry–just take a screen shot to turn it into a picture. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89GA6a4lAn4" target="_blank">How to take a screen shot on a mac</a>. <a href="https://youtu.be/jTTcGIzeJwA" target="_blank">How to take a screen shot on a PC</a>. Just make sure you bought the product before snapping screen shots of copyrighted material!) Students can write on top of it, record their voice (in Seesaw) and turn it in to you. You can give them feedback virtually, and if they have any problems with the assignment, you can address it when you see them in person. During distance learning, I created multimedia video instructions on Seesaw so the students could see how to do it, then use the template provided to work on the assignment themselves. So this summer, I'm going to work on turning those worksheets into pictures that I can assign! Here are some of my favorite worksheets for independent practice online:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Read-Find-Hidden-Picture-Puzzles-Blends-and-Digraphs-3528659" target="_blank">Read and Find Blends & Digraphs from Mrs. Thompson's Treasures </a>- she has several of these that are fun for the kids to do online. Like 'I Spy' books, students read the targeted word and then find and color the picture of that word. </li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Superheroes-120-Chart-Mystery-Pictures-2124312" target="_blank">120 Chart Mystery Pictures from Mrs. Thompson's Treasures</a> - she also has several versions of these – even superheroes! Students color numbers on the 120 chart that make fun pictures. Great practice for identifying numbers up to 120.</li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Color-by-Number-POND-Worksheets-ADDITION-TO-12-4938691" target="_blank">Color by Number Worksheets - Addition to 12 by Shanon Juneau</a> - she has several versions of these as well. Students have to find the answer to each math problem and color the sum of the math facts a certain color to reveal the picture. </li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Color-by-Code-Seasons-Clipart-Bundle-Color-by-Code-Clipart-4738255" target="_blank">Color by Code from Creating 4 the Classroom</a> - You can also create your own color by code with these blank pictures divided into sections. You can make them math facts, sight words, etc. There are a lot of options! </li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Differentiated-Number-Mazes-for-Each-Decade-from-20-to-120-1050959" target="_blank">Differentiated Number Mazes for Each Decade (from 20 - 120) by Maria Gavin</a> – these are fun for the kids and easy to do online. It is kind of like a cross between a maze and connect the dots. Students have to follow the numbers in order to the target number.</li><li><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/I-Spy-is-Word-Search/fee1685f-62b6-46fe-a21f-1a018678d264/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">I Spy Word Search by Teacher Stuff</a> - I have several of these as well. It is a word search modified for early emergent readers. They have to find and circle the same word 6 times on the word search game board to practice a specific sight word. There are also I spy options for a little bit more advanced readers with 6 words they must find on one game board. I found that traditional word searches were too overwhelming for my first graders, especially at the beginning of the year or if they were struggling readers. However, the practice of reading their sight words and attending to each letter was good practice, so I made the game board smaller and was very strategic in choosing sight words they needed to practice. </li><li><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Cooking-in-the-Classroom-How-to-Make-Fruit-Salad/01e91f39-f1ce-4b6d-af03-8344194b9e63/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">Cooking in the Classroom by Teacher Stuff </a>- these recipes are easy for kids to make and require no actual cooking on the stove or in the oven. While they can be done in the classroom, I have a feeling this will be a fun at-home assignment next year. Students get experience with measuring, language, and creating a hands-on healthy-ish snack, but the main learning objective is for students to write how-to directions for something that they made. There are several recipes with a how-to writing template. </li></ul>None of these resources were created for distance learning, but these are a few of my favorites that are easy to convert into digital assignments. I know there are many more that would easily convert to distance learning independent practice, so please share them in the comments! Let's work smarter, not harder, and we can use what we already have to make this work!</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/AVvXsEh9nZXo_UXha1EN7zRh1vjutmJ9bnD3ZVfWwzC0WMWaM-Fei2PhyphenhyphenFL5oTB1_jWASGMliElz_hoW6z3oTc-ernf8bnFEx7glOsdgAAkck95jE6Ab55p6qt7krnfah3vjMbs6il9sem_p8wwM/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nZXo_UXha1EN7zRh1vjutmJ9bnD3ZVfWwzC0WMWaM-Fei2PhyphenhyphenFL5oTB1_jWASGMliElz_hoW6z3oTc-ernf8bnFEx7glOsdgAAkck95jE6Ab55p6qt7krnfah3vjMbs6il9sem_p8wwM/w640-h360/Mrs.+Stout%2527s+Virtual+Classroom.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Now we have to organize all these assignments. I'm loving all the virtual bitmoji classrooms out there, so I had to try my own! It really is fun to make, and it's easy to link assignments, lessons, and resources. The visual platform for students to navigate assignments is going to be a game changer, especially for our little learners. They will learn quickly how to access everything they need with a well laid-out virtual classroom. One thing that became abundantly clear as a parent and a teacher during remote learning – we need kids to do their online learning with some level of independence. Parents cannot walk them through every lesson all day, so if we have huge amounts of text for our kinder, first, and even second graders to navigate, it's not going to be independent. A virtual classroom is what I'm going to use to organize the assignments and lessons I give to students online. Even our non-readers can have some independence this way once they know the routine. The pictures will allow them to navigate the assignments and directions if we record the lesson. </div><div><br /></div><div>In my virtual classroom above, a video lesson for each subject is linked to each "poster" on the wall. The morning announcements are linked on the board; each book on the bookshelf is a book that supports a lesson. The star on the bookshelf is a website for independent practice created by our interventionists; the heart on the bookshelf is a social-emotional lesson created by our school mental health team; and the computer on the little table is a pdf with links to websites for independent practice, directions, and passwords. Even the clock shows the time for our daily zoom meetings, and it is a link to our zoom meeting. If you click on my bitmoji, it is a video that shows you how to navigate the virtual classroom. These cool virtual classrooms are a great way to organize assignments on any platform you are using. Here are some great tutorials on how to set up your own virtual classroom: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ZiClcIYJs" target="_blank">Interactive Bitmoji tutorial | Google Classroom and Seesaw</a>, <a href="https://www.erintegration.com/2020/05/16/bitmoji-classroom-scenes-virtual-classroom-backgrounds/" target="_blank">Bitmoji Classroom Scenes & Virtual Classroom Backgrounds</a></div><div><br /></div><div>These are only a few small pieces that go into distance learning, but it's a good place to start planning this summer! How are you preparing for what may come next year? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Emily from Teacher Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910061387988743132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3419789700965665237.post-36515880714298840892020-05-06T14:13:00.001-06:002020-05-06T14:13:23.346-06:0010 ideas for Zoom Classroom Meetings #RemoteLearning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think we can all agree–remote learning is hard! But one of my favorite things during remote learning is meeting with my students during zoom calls. I miss them, and I love seeing their sweet little faces! But as much as I love meeting with them everyday, we need some novelty in our meetings.<br />
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In our district, we do not teach live during zoom calls. Not all kids can attend at the same time (especially if there are multiple kids in the house and not enough devices for everyone), so we record our lessons and our zoom calls are reserved for community meetings. That's why it needs to be fun, engaging, and build classroom community while we're apart.<br />
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<li>Show and Tell: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If your class is anything like mine, this happens whether you like it or not! You are essentially in their home, and they love showing you around and showing you their favorite toys. Go with it!</span></span></li>
<li>Scavenger Hunt: <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I've seen this one all over the internet! It's very popular and fun for the kids. Ask them to go and find something in their house that is red, something that is small, something that is soft, something that they sleep with, something that they love, etc. I give them a time limit of 30 seconds or 1 minute, otherwise we end up sitting awkwardly waiting for everyone to come back! Just be </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">cognizant</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> to ask neutral questions that are culturally responsive. Not everyone has the same things in their house, so keep it open-ended.</span></span></li>
<li><b>Joke Day</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">: <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ask students to tell a joke. This one is really fun! Try telling them ahead of time so they can find a good joke. I assigned them joke books to read on <a href="http://getepic.com/" target="_blank">Epic</a> and MyOn, and most kids came prepared with a joke!</span></span></li>
<li>I Spy<span style="font-weight: 400;">: This is a fun and easy way to choose who gets to speak next. I keep the clues about the students–I spy a girl; I spy someone who is wearing pink; I spy someone with brown hair, etc. The student who has been "spied" gets to give clues about the next person. When it is their turn, they get to share something. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Read Aloud<span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">I did a read aloud with my students everyday when our learning was in-person, so why not virtually? I choose a chapter book with short chapters and read them a chapter each day. I like to combine this with one of the other games as well. </span></span> <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Pictionary-on-Zoom-RemoteLearning/57f9d514-2c6e-4b58-a803-a6cffd8b085d/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1056" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DbP9nvZ4qsL5ik4aH4puw6nKUOeJt1wqxZz9fOtGEY8m0iw4H6jMV4ZMV_xxGJO9MD9VixaMsu0EYYd2fHeKJeoS27rRle0HvcjUNy2TGxindvekJ-LWJ69bCCGsLwapQUXZHkoxgMjQ/s320/Pictionary.png" width="320" /></a></li>
<li><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Pictionary-on-Zoom-RemoteLearning/57f9d514-2c6e-4b58-a803-a6cffd8b085d/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">Pictionary</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This is a lot of fun! First, share the word with the student who will be drawing by sending a private chat message. Then have that student share his/her screen and choose "whiteboard." I choose 1 - 3 other students to unmute and guess the picture so it is easier to hear and everyone gets a turn. I set a timer on my phone for 45 seconds. If they do not guess the picture in 45 seconds, I let other students guess too. I came up with words and categories that were related to the standards and easy to draw. You can get my list of words <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Pictionary-on-Zoom-RemoteLearning/57f9d514-2c6e-4b58-a803-a6cffd8b085d/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">here</a> with more detailed directions. I played this with my students on zoom. I'm not sure if it will work on all virtual meeting platforms. </span><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Sweet-Sight-Word-Shoppe/6b25322b-b198-4453-93a4-be0fc2bdaf26/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWma6p9hLgjDKh4wXUlAA3Gn0nsutUCXOTdDQ4HtbMmdw1DTBZwaAPg2G7hDrXeerg2RDsju3dzGdo3S6GOE2sWdz12Qqu5nMtCph2LgVNSFisAJI2WG2dShyd93vA0JWCGvHx3RqbmN6k/s320/Sweet+Sight+Word+Shoppe+%2528master%2529+%25281%2529.png" width="320" /></a></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Sweet-Sight-Word-Shoppe/6b25322b-b198-4453-93a4-be0fc2bdaf26/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">Sweet Sight Word Shoppe</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This game is played like hangman if you remember that old classic! </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There is a hidden sight word on each slide, and each letter in the word is covered with a box. If students guess the wrong letter, they must ‘eat’ a sweet treat (the teacher deletes a treat across the top). To win, students must guess all the letters in the word correctly before they run out of treats and get a stomachache! This is a great way to practice sight words, and you can sneak in a teaching point about syllables and that there is at least one vowel in each syllable. It helps them with strategy in the game, and it's a first grade standard!</span> </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the number of </span><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">syllables in a printed word. </span><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(CCSS: RF.1.3d) </span><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis </span><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">skills in decoding words. </span><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(CCSS: RF.1.3)</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/4-Strikes-and-Youre-Out-Math-Game-RemoteLearning/14be3a81-7f53-4efc-a6de-75b22735f9c4/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EemKaZqx3N98fiTC00-meUPkoXFwPjw0BCo6ZR_hwOQkRuBhJ-tuJ9RkK8FoHFRq2zOmPjeSNyuM9RjnptcMvHsl_ZmIC8lCycNrjWhnijNW3K3zN20NnEN5VwuUjkWYLj2hDh7s3OeA/s320/4+Strikes+and+You%2527re+out+%25282%2529.png" width="320" /></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/4-Strikes-and-Youre-Out-Math-Game-RemoteLearning/14be3a81-7f53-4efc-a6de-75b22735f9c4/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">4 Strikes and You're Out</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/4-Strikes-and-Youre-Out-Math-Game-RemoteLearning/14be3a81-7f53-4efc-a6de-75b22735f9c4/details?authorName=TeacherStuff4U&afmc=fa1fbf57-5a36-41b4-be28-a9c1db47a439" target="_blank">:</a> This is another game that is played like hangman, but with math! </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">There is a hidden number sentence on each slide, and each digit is covered with a box. If students guess the wrong digit, they get a strike. To win the game, students must guess all the digits correctly before they get 4 strikes and they’re out. This game builds number sense and computational fluency, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">including</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> missing addends. More specific directions can be found in the download. </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones. <span style="color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(CCSS: 1.NBT.B.2) </span><span style="color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. </span><span style="color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(CCSS: 1.OA.C.6) </span></span> <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Math-Bingo-on-Zoom/ba7b4a18-ef8e-4be1-9568-b26e8ba3e956/details" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGryEiK_VYpg1cXCW4tcWrMGLtCBmfzA0NY4Jr8Sgcx9CfJxvJ-WGxHmyUKXksde6XGOXL7v4xESwzKvja1DhjG2yAOq70EEBw9o9AB_fyI8eUeXaSPzrCeUXKE2rJVhYHroa4vSQhz3S/s320/Math+Bingo.png" width="320" /></a></li>
<li><a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Math-Bingo-on-Zoom/ba7b4a18-ef8e-4be1-9568-b26e8ba3e956/details" target="_blank">Math Bingo</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">: </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This is another classic game that is fun to play on zoom! </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Students find the sum of the math facts
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<li><a href="https://matchthememory.com/2bmemory" target="_blank">Memory</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">: This game is just what it sounds like--memory. Match the Memory is a free website that lets you create memory games with words, pictures, or both. I created a sight word game (</span><a href="https://matchthememory.com/2bmemory" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">which you can find here</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">) that has a sight word on each card that students have to match to the same word. Reading the same word over and over is great practice! I also created a math memory game (<a href="https://matchthememory.com/numbers120" target="_blank">which you can find here</a>) that has numbers up to 120 that students have to identify and match. I also created a Math 2D Shape Memory Game with pictures (<a href="https://matchthememory.com/2dmathshapes" target="_blank">which you can find here</a>). These memory games are easy to create and play, so you can try making one with your own content too. During a zoom meeting, I share my screen and click on the waffle with 9 squares in the right hand corner. This labels the cards with a number for the column and a letter for the row allowing students to tell you which 2 cards to flip over. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unfortunately</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, when you share your screen on a zoom call, you are the only one that can touch your screen, so students can guess, but they can't actually flip the cards over. But it's still a fun game to do as a class! </span><span id="docs-internal-guid-3d226830-7fff-fef6-4ebc-de0f3187b956"><span style="color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9e399295-7fff-27fa-1b0c-bc2a50682c5c" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">(adapted from CCSS: RF.1.3g),</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">* </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(CCSS: 1.NBT.A.1), </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. <span style="color: #212529; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(CCSS: 1.G.A.1)</span></span></li>
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If your students have figured out how to add a virtual background during zoom meetings, they are probably having a great time changing it up! Although it may be a little distracting at first, it's nice to keep things novel and fun. Here are 5 different kid-friendly virtual background collections that are safe to use (without breaking copyright). They are easy for kids to download, so feel free to share them with your students. Your students will love seeing you use them too! I included video directions that I made for my students on how to use these backgrounds, so feel free to share that as well. Have fun!<br />
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<b>1. Zoo animals</b>: <a href="https://kidszoo.org/programs/zoom-backgrounds/" target="_blank">https://kidszoo.org/programs/zoom-backgrounds/</a><br />
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<b>2. Disney Pixar</b>: <a href="https://news.disney.com/pixar-video-backgrounds-available" target="_blank">https://news.disney.com/pixar-video-backgrounds-available</a><br />
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<b>3.</b> <b>DC Comics</b>: <a href="https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/04/01/dial-in-from-the-dc-universe-with-these-virtual-backgrounds" target="_blank">https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/04/01/dial-in-from-the-dc-universe-with-these-virtual-backgrounds</a><br />
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This is a bit late, (we started school in the middle of Aug., so this is a room that has been used for a month and a half) but better late than never! I have gone back into the classroom after being a tech coach for the last 6 or 7 years. This year I am teaching first grade, and I am really excited to incorporate flexible seating and a maker culture in my classroom. Last year, I got to hear keynote speaker Dr. Robert Dillon, author of <i>The Space A Guide for Educators</i>. He talks about the brain research behind designing a classroom with purpose and using the space intentionally. In his article <a href="https://medium.com/@drrobertdillon/7-tips-for-moving-from-decorating-to-designing-classrooms-5d8bbc484474" target="_blank">7 Tips for Moving From Decorating to Designing Classrooms,</a> he says, "<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">Ideally, schools would be taking time to study and design with intention spaces that support excellent learning."</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.084px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">Going back into the classroom with a plan for how I wanted students to use the space in their learning gave me a chance to design my new classroom with some key principles in mind. </span>Here is my classroom . . .<br />
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I used an intentional color palette instead of a theme–I was going for a cozy farmhouse feel where the students and I will enjoy spending time. Dr. Dillon says, "<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;"><a href="https://medium.com/@drrobertdillon/7-tips-for-moving-from-decorating-to-designing-classrooms-5d8bbc484474" target="_blank">Research continues to emerge that an intentional color palette enhances learning. Too many spaces look like a bag of skittles exploded with every color of the rainbow represented in the rugs, furniture, and items on the wall. Designers are looking for a base color with a couple of accent colors. Classroom decorators, though, are adding flare and pop, and this rarely helps with the focus or calm of a space.</a>" This brain research has actually been around for awhile. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">In 2005, Eric Jensen published </span><i style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">Teaching With the Brain in Mind. </i><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">His research stated that </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">warmer colors such as red and yellow stimulate students, and cooler colors such as light blue have a calming effect. </span></span></div>
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This time around, I had already gotten rid of a lot of my "stuff" from being in the classroom before, and I am determined to keep things decluttered so the space feels big, open, and inviting. I kept the blue accent color I had in 2011 for a calming effect, but I updated the look of my classroom with a softer gray and white shiplap. The gray rug is from Amazon, and it ties the room together nicely! </div>
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Our school got new cloud tables this year, which I LOVE! They seat 6 students per table. I have 2 tables that are chair height and 2 tables that students sit on the floor to use. They are free to move to whatever space best meets their need depending on what they are working on, as long as they are making good choices. I also have spaces around the perimeter that are less collaborative work spaces that seat one or two students because they need the option for time to work by themselves as well. Dr. Dillon writes, "<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; letter-spacing: -0.084px;"><a href="https://medium.com/@drrobertdillon/7-tips-for-moving-from-decorating-to-designing-classrooms-5d8bbc484474" target="_blank">It is essential that students can choose the seating that meets their learning task and their learning style, but adding neat items to the classroom for novelty will get the undesired effect of students focused on furniture instead of their future.</a>"</span></div>
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Empowering them with the choice of where they work is going really well! Of course there have been times that I have needed to choose for some students who weren't making good choices, but honestly, I think my students are more productive when they get to decide what best meets their needs. It's less of a power struggle, and it helps students become more aware and self regulate what they need to do their best learning.</div>
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I found the supplies caddies on clearance at Walmart at the end of the summer for $5. Score! They were picnic caddies that were supposed to hold ketchup, forks, etc., but they also work great for our pencils, dry erase markers, glue, and sticky notes!</div>
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This is the front of the room. On the left is a chalkboard schedule for my students. My husband made the chalkboard, and I put up words, pictures, and clocks so the students can keep track of when things happen throughout the day. I didn't want a million questions about when recess begins, so they are responsible for looking at the hands on the clock to figure it out. Even if they don't know how to tell time, they can look at the hands on the clock to see where we are in our day and what is coming next. So far, it's working!</div>
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This is the front of the room where we gather. I found the chair and the little shelf under the board at Good Will. They just needed a little cleaning and some paint! The pillow that says "gather" and the crate next to the chair with our read aloud books are from Hobby Lobby. The clock is to help students manage their time. I can color in how many minutes they have to complete a task using a dry erase marker so they can see the time elapse. This is a tip I learned from a class I took this summer about helping students self-regulate and organize. It's really helpful!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">On top of the little shelf are 3 plastic jars that say "Save, Spend, Give," which is part of our Social Studies standards. We have SOAR bucks as part of our PBiS program, and when students earn one, we put it in our "Save" jar. As a class, we vote on how we want to spend our money using the option board above. </span></div>
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This is part of my classroom library. The shelf in the middle was made by my husband years ago when I was a classroom teacher before. The shelf on the right is from Ikea, I just turned it on its side so I could display books. I got plate or frame displays from the dollar store to display the books. The shelf on the left hand side is also from Ikea. I use it to hold specific authors we like to read. The wall behind the shelves is an ugly collapsable wall, so my husband and I covered it with shiplap paper I got from Lakeshore (yep–I'm a big Fixer Upper fan!). This fadeless paper is thicker than normal paper, and you can even write on it with a dry erase marker. I use the big sticky note chart paper for our anchor charts from the Units of Study Reading, Writing and Phonics lessons. It can come on and off that shiplap paper easily, so I can move the anchor chart around. I love the sticky notes from these programs because I can put them up when they are our teaching point, and when we move on to new teaching points, I put the sticky notes in a folder full of blank paper so we can reference it if necessary, but we don't have to have it taking up space and distracting us from our main learning target.</div>
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On top of my bookshelf is a framed print illustrated by Peter Reynolds. It says, "I Love My Library." I was so excited when I found these from <a href="http://thedotcentral.com/">thedotcentral.com</a>. You can order them, and even have them autographed! </div>
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My library continues around the corner with a comfy leather chair I got for free on Facebook Market Place, and a pillow from Hobby Lobby that says, "Let's Get Cozy." </div>
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This is my son who couldn't resist reading a book in this space. There is a basket full of stuffed animals next to the chair that make great reading buddies!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">There are 2 shelves from Ikea laid down end to end to form a bench with pillows on top that the students sit on, especially during independent and buddy reading time. Under the bench are more books separated by genre and author. Above that is the word wall. On top you can see the 3 verbs I chose to describe the kind of learning that I want to happen my classroom. Dr. Robert Dillon inspired me during his talk when he shared his idea about choosing 3 verbs: "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); letter-spacing: -0.084px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://medium.com/@drrobertdillon/7-tips-for-moving-from-decorating-to-designing-classrooms-5d8bbc484474" target="_blank">Design requires a human-centered lens that allows you to understand the true purpose of a space. When teachers and leaders know the verbs of their space, they have a deeper level of intentionality. Is your space designed to explore, investigate, and discover? Is your space designed to create, make, and tinker? This clarity makes decoration seem like frosting instead of missional.</a>" He also talked about how much of the space in your room is really for the students to use, and how much is unintentionally off limits because it's full of your "stuff." I'm determined to have less "stuff" so I can give more space to the students. I'm keeping my "stuff" digital as much as possible so it doesn't become clutter!</span></span></div>
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The writing center is also under the word wall, and it has writing tools that the students use everyday. There are blank books with different kinds of paper that the students write their stories in, pencils, crayons, tape, a stapler, and of course Rasheed, our class mascot (from the Lucy Caulkins Phonics program). We are currently word detectives, so he is dressed like a detective!</div>
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This super cute crayon caddy is from Hobby Lobby. I got the idea for a crayon caddy from my teammate, Kelsey at <a href="http://teachingtinytechies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching Tiny Techies</a>. If a student loses a crayon, they just get another one. If we find some on the floor, we just put it back in our crayon caddy. It's just not worth the time to figure out whose missing crayon is on the floor!</div>
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On the other side of the room are my STEAM bins. These little white baskets (from the Dollar Tree) hold STEAM activities I found from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meaningful-Morning-Tubs-August-STEM-Based-Ideas-3944588" target="_blank">Sarah Cooley on TpT</a>. We have a soft start, which means that students can come into the classroom anytime between 7:40 - 8:00 before the bell rings. They can grab these activities and work on them until the bell rings. We also make time on Friday for students to do these STEAM activities if they have done their homework. They absolutely LOVE them! It's incredible! Create is one of my classroom words, and incorporating STEAM is important to me because I think it is so valuable as a learning opportunity for kids. Dr. Dillon says, "<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); letter-spacing: -0.084px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://medium.com/@drrobertdillon/7-tips-for-moving-from-decorating-to-designing-classrooms-5d8bbc484474" target="_blank">If we keep designing makerspaces, isolated from classroom learning, with no plan to close them in lieu of a maker culture, we are building this decade’s computer lab. We need to instead think about creating a culture of making in every classroom. This doesn’t mean that we are putting 3D printers in every classroom, but maybe we are adding cardboard and low-tech creation items in all spaces. Allow students to showcase their learning in a variety of ways. Don’t limit making to space or specific time of the day.</a>" One of the STEAM bins is just an open explore bin that has cardboard, bubble wrap, paper towel tubes, etc. Whenever a we empty a Kleenex box or a bo</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.084px;">x that held snacks, it goes into that bin. They. Love. It! I had no idea just how important is to them to have open-ended opportunities to create, but I won't forget. They have created fidget tools that go into our calming corner, settings for stories that we have read, and more. </span></div>
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This is my technology center. This is a sitting table with cushions my mom made (thanks mom!). The headphone/iPad stands are from Ikea. We use it for uploading our learning to Seesaw, reading or listening to reading with Epic! and eventually Overdrive, and I also have 2 Osmos that the students have used for math, sight word practice, and coding. They are amazing learning tools! I also have 5 chromebooks that we sometimes use for websites connected to our math unit.</div>
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This is my calming corner, which I call Australia from the book <i>Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day</i>. If the students are having a bad day like Alexander, they can visit Australia to self-regulate. There are fidget tools, a folder with self-regulation strategies when students are in different zones that make it difficult for them to stay focused (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Strategies-For-Self-Regulation-Google-Slides-Also-Printable-4721847" target="_blank">check out this resource from Kelsey at Teaching Tiny Techies for Self-Regulation Strategies</a>), and this beautiful poem I found on <a href="http://www.poemfarm.amylv.com/2019/09/its-ok-to-write-list-poem.html" target="_blank">Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's blog The Poem Farm called It's ok</a>. If you haven't ever checked out her blog, it's amazing! She is a published poet that is the co-author of the poetry chapter in the Units of Study in Writing with Lucy Caulkins. She writes original poetry on her blog with students as her audience, and she records herself reading each one. She often has a follow up teaching point for students too. With this beautiful poem, It's ok, I have students draw something that they may not be feeling great about that is ok. Sometimes I decide students need to visit Australia too when they are having trouble self-regulating. </div>
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This is a standing table that also has tall stools. The kids love to work here, not just as a place for self regulation, but to work too. I love that it doesn't have a negative connotation, and it can be used as a flexible space in our classroom!</div>
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Next to Australia is the math area. This shelf (and the matching shelf on the other side holding the STEAM bins) was made by my awesome husband. They hold our math tools and bins of Legos that we use for various maker projects. You can also see the little trash cans from the dollar store that we use when cutting or doing something messy to contain the trash!</div>
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With our flexible seating options, the students have a drawer in the back of the room to store their supplies. I tried a cheaper option for them to store their supplies, and it did NOT work. I suggest investing in these Trofast drawers from Ikea. I was not crazy about the yellow drawers (they had no more white drawers when I needed them), but the color is not too bad. They have other color options as well, they just didn't match my room! 😉<br />
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I got this super cute little light guy from Amazon. When the light is on, the students cannot interrupt. They love it! So far, they've been great about not interrupting!</div>
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Behind my small group table is where I keep my teacher stuff. I don't have a desk exactly, but I am not organized enough not to have a place where I put my stuff. There are 2 cube shelves put together from Ikea, and years ago my husband made the shelf that sits on top with basket drawers and little cubbies for each subject across the top. I also have cube drawers on the bottom, and I'm doing my best to stay organized with this great set up! </div>
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And this is my door with student names on the light bulbs (minus a few that fell off). I am loving my classroom, and so are my students! Although it gets a little messy at times, we have done a pretty good job of keeping it clean and cozy. It's going to be a great year!</div>
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I'm so excited to join the #classroombookaday challenge! It is so important to read thought-provoking, engaging literature to our students everyday, especially for our students who may not get that opportunity at home.<br />
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I attended an <a href="https://www.americanreading.com/leveling/overview/" target="_blank">IRLA (Independent Reading Level Assessment)</a> training recently, and they talked about the importance of reading engagement. The first stage in their book leveling system is called 'Read to Me (RTM).' It states, "The RTM level represents the 2,000 hours of reading experiences (being read to, interactions with books) that is typical of the successful readiness reader to build the vocabulary, background knowledge, language experience, reading identity, attention span, genre exposure, and phonemic awareness to be ready to use the print on the page to read (iv)."<br />
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If students need 2,000 hours of experience with books to develop the readiness skills they need to understand how books work and begin to form their reading identity, then we need to be intentional about making time for that in our classrooms. If students miss that foundational step, and instead we jump right into teaching students HOW to read the print on the page, we may end up teaching kids to hate reading because they have not yet had enough life experience to understand the purpose or enjoyment of reading.<br />
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The #classroombookaday challenge is a perfect opportunity to intentionally build that foundation, no matter what grade level you teach. <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/cbad" target="_blank">"<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">#classroombookaday was started by Jillian Heise (@heisereads) during the 2014-2015 school year, inspired by </span><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;">Donalyn Miller</span></span><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">'s (@donalynbooks) </span><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;">#bookaday challenge</span></span><span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">. With a goal to read aloud a picture book every day of the school year for a #bookaday with her 7th & 8th grade students, 180 complete texts were shared that grew classroom community and reading engagement."</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=https://www.follettcommunity.com/&eventid=1961483&sessionid=1&key=A146E3C0EE415D2012AC87AB3F9B5CE2&regTag=&sourcepage=register" target="_blank">Click here </a><span style="color: #444444;">for even more information about the #classroombookaday challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I've already started collecting books for the challenge, and I'm compiling a list of book recommendations using wakelet (check it out on the bottom of this post). I'll continue adding to it, so feel free to follow me on wakelet @estout and Instagram @teacherstuff4U if you want to see my collection of recommendations.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444;">I've seen teachers post different variations of huge wall displays in which they make copies of the book covers they read and hang them on the wall t</span><span style="color: #444444;">o share what they are reading for the #classroombookaday challenge</span><span style="color: #444444;">. While it looks really cute, that seems like A LOT of work for the teacher! I'd like to make it easier to share and give the students more buy-in by having them do more of the work. 😉</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">First, my plan is to have the student with the classroom job "photographer" take a picture of the book we read each day and post it on SeeSaw. I have enabled the </span><span style="color: #444444;">SeeSaw </span><span style="color: #444444;">classroom blog so we can collaborate with other students and talk about books. Please comment below if you are a SeeSaw user and you'd like to connect with my class through the SeeSaw blog this year and talk about books! Here are some quick resources on how to use the SeeSaw blog:</span><br />
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I'm sure some people are still thinking: <i>But what about the students and adults walking by my classroom? I want them to see what we are reading too.</i> I have a plan for that! I attended a training about innovation with guest speakers John Spencer, author of <i style="color: #444444;">LAUNCH</i><span style="color: #444444;">, and Dr. Robert Dillon, author of </span><i style="color: #444444;">The Space: A Guide For Educators</i><span style="color: #444444;">. Dr. Dillon talked about the power of the whole learning process, not just the products created by students. Gone are the days of showing off "perfect" products as proof of student learning. The real learning happens when students are problem solving, thinking critically, and iterating. He encouraged us to add pictures of those steps on bulletin boards so we are valuing the learning that happened through the work being done. That gave me the idea to use a digital picture frame!</span><br />
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I got a skylight digital picture frame for Christmas, and I'm going to hang it in the hallway this year to share the awesome work students are doing AND to share the books we are reading for our challenge! <span style="color: #444444;">The skylight frame seemed like the perfect tool for the job because it is so easy to add new pictures. With this frame, you set up an email account through skylight and just email the pictures or videos that you want added to the digital picture frame. It's as easy as that! No uploading with thumb drives or cords. In fact, I shouldn't have to touch the picture frame at all to add new photos. I can't wait to give it a try!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">So I'm ready to start our #classroombookaday challenge on the first day of school AND share our progress! I can't wait to see who else is going to take on this challenge this school year! </span>
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Kids today are expected to learn so much so fast and at a younger age than ever before, and both kids and teachers are exhausted! We have to cram so much learning in that there isn't enough time to let kids just play anymore. But that is not healthy. The <a href="https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/3/e20182058" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics published an article in September 2018</a> that stated, "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arvo" , serif;">Play is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function (ie, the process of learning, rather than the content), which allow us to pursue goals and ignore distractions." </span><br />
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So how do we stay focused on learning, but still incorporate the creative and innovative elements of open-ended play? I think hands-on opportunities for students to create along with STEAM elements that increase problem solving and innovation is a great place to start in the classroom! This summer I went to #geekcamp19 and I was inspired by a green screen class I took from <a href="http://www.marvelousmsmeredith.com/" target="_blank">The Marvelous Ms. M</a>! A lot of the green screen videos we do in the classroom involve kids standing in front of the green screen themselves. That is a great way to incorporate green screen, but I hadn't really considered using things like legos or little toy figures to retell a story, so I am inspired to try a whole new type of green screen experience!<br />
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Two professional books on my reading list this summer are from Jennifer Serravallo: <i>The Reading Strategies Book</i> and <i>The Writing Strategies Book</i>. I am SO excited about these resources! They are like giant cookbooks for literacy goals. They outline strategies (many of which I already use) and include a common language for the strategy, prompts, and tips. I can't wait to use them this year! I decided to try integrating hands-on learning with the green screen to support some of the strategies in these books. Here are a few examples of how that could look:<br />
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1. Reading Goal: Fluency - Make Your Voice Match the Feeling </h3>
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Thanks to my mom and dad who donated the book <i>Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea</i> that came with adorable Narwhal and Jellyfish puppets, my son (who just finished 1st grade) and I read the first chapter of this book using the puppets and green screen! A collapsible green cube was our background, a green lego baseplate was the floor, and we each wore a green latex dishwashing glove to hold the puppets. (We have since learned that if the lighting is better, you do not see the gloves in the video.) I used <a href="http://www.goodwinnovate.com/green-screen-using-photos/" target="_blank">this tip from goodwinnovate</a> to add a pastel colored background using pic collage so it looks like the book. We had a lot of fun creating this video and really trying to match the feeling of the characters with our voice. Narwhal and Jellyfish are funny, animated characters that are a great fit for this reading strategy.<br />
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I also have the stuffed animal characters from Mo Willems' Pigeon, Piggy and Gerald (from the Kohls Cares program), as well as characters from the books of Oliver Jeffers, Pete the Cat, and Eric Carle's Brown Bear Brown Bear. These would all be really fun options for using the green screen with this fluency goal!<br />
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2. Writing Goal: Generating and Collecting Ideas--Writing to Change the World!</h3>
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Reading Goal: Strategies for Thinking About Characters- Role Playing Characters to Understand Them Better</h3>
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My son wrote this story and drew the character puppets in it. I love that his story was about how to be happy! What a great platform to let students create videos about social emotional vocabulary or concepts that you're teaching. This would support the writing strategy: Writing to Change the World! After he drew and cut out the characters, we taped green straws onto them and used the same green cube, green lego base plate, and green gloves to tell the story in front of the mini green screen. Next he chose a background on google images as his background, but students could also draw their own background. Then after their green screen telling of the story, they could glue their puppet to the background they drew and add it to the words they wrote to keep as a paper copy of their story.<br />
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The same idea can be used in reading. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Strategies-Book-Everything-Developing/dp/032507433X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ZM6NHWW8QL8N&keywords=the+reading+strategies+book+jennifer+serravallo&qid=1563796142&s=gateway&sprefix=The+reading+st%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1" target="_blank">Jennifer Serravallo writes</a>, "Sometimes the best way to get to know our characters is to stand in their shoes--to do what they do, say what they say, and act how they act. With a partner choose a scene. Using puppets or props, act out the scene (p.172)." This is a great opportunity to have students create their own characters using crayons, markers, paper and glue. You could also throw in wiggle eyes, jewels, and patterned paper if you want to let them get really creative! I have A LOT of scrapbook paper that I will never use, so I put it in the writing center and let the kids use it to create. You can also use other mediums to let them tell their story. If you look closely, you can see that we used clear light blue glass stones as a pond and little toy turtles as part of the setting. You can get a lot of inexpensive props like this at the dollar store so students can add details to their setting and then go back and add those details into their writing too. This technique would support the writing strategy from Serravallo called: Add More to Your Pictures (Then, Maybe More to Your Words!)<br />
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On Amazon Prime day, I got the boxed set <i>You Are (Not) Small</i> which includes 3 books by Ana Kang with stickers from each of the 3 stories. I put the stickers on green Astrobright paper and cut them out. Then I glued on a green popsicle stick so we could use the stickers to retell the story. We used the same green cube, lego base plate, and green gloves as the green screen backdrop. I also used the same <a href="http://www.goodwinnovate.com/green-screen-using-photos/" target="_blank">tip from goodwinnovate</a> to add a pastel colored floor and white background using pic collage so it looks like the book.</div>
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While I love the creativity of kids using crayons, markers, scissors, and glue to create the characters, sometimes, you just don't want to take the time for that. This is another fun, novel way to work on summarizing what's most essential. It also provides a scaffold for kids who are struggling with this strategy. If you give them pictures that support the most essential parts in the beginning, middle, and end of the story, it will help them focus on the important parts to retell. If you do not have stickers for a story, you can make copies of pictures in the book, or cut out the pictures from favorite stories that are falling apart. This summer, I weeded my book collection, and I had several favorites that had pages falling out. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to cut out the characters for students to use when retelling a story, or even create their own stories with these pictures by standing on the shoulders of those authors and using the same characters to write a new story. David Shannon books are going to be another favorite series that we retell in this way this coming year!<br />
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Lego stop motion movies can also be used with green screen! Using the same mini green screen set up with the green cube as the backdrop and a green lego baseplate for the ground, I moved the lego people a little bit at a time snapping pictures inside the free app, Stop Motion. Once the movie was complete, I saved it and uploaded it into the Doink Green Screen app and added a background. You can now use iMovie to create the green screen effect too, however, I still prefer the Doink Green Screen app. In my opinion, it's easier to edit. </div>
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This stop motion movie is an example of a procedure we teach at the beginning of the year--line basics. (But I learned from now on, always use an iPad stand when snapping pictures for stop motion!) Having students create little commercials for beginning of the year procedures and rules is an engaging way for them to internalize it and teach others. After students create these little commercials, we will add them to a class book using book creator to remind students of the rules and procedures in our classroom. We can revisit this class created book when we get new students, after a long break, or when students seem to need a reminder. I use a variety of apps to create these commercials in the classroom. Stop motion and green screen are two great choices, and I also like the apps Superhero Comic Book Maker, Draw & Tell, and Princess Fairytale Maker for students to create easy animated videos that teach rules and procedures. This is so much more interactive than a boring lecture on rules!</div>
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Another cool new innovative way to use green screen is with the worm hole effect. Have you heard of it? Using green Play-doh, you can reveal just part of an image creating a worm hole effect. The blog post, <a href="https://www.erintegration.com/2019/07/01/space-saving-green-screen/" target="_blank">Space Saving Green Screen Ideas for the Classroom from Erintegration</a> shows some really innovative examples of how people created this worm hole green-screen effect. Of course, we had to try it! </div>
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We created a monster using green Play-doh and a wiggle eye. Using the Stop Motion app, we made our monster walk forward. When the video was done, we uploaded it into the green screen app and added a video of blue flames to make it look like the monster was on fire. This step was more work than I would probably do in the classroom, but I'm thinking of a lot of ways to use the general idea in the classroom. Another blog post with more ideas about how to use this in the classroom will be coming soon!<br />
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I'm going back into the classroom this coming school year, and I really want to make sure I stay on top of being organized! I've been looking for the best ways to do this, and with Amazon Prime Day coming up, I thought I should share some great #organization finds. You may want to look for these on July 15th and 16th! <i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">This post contains affiliate links for your convenience, but at no cost to you. That means that if you use the link to purchase any items, I do receive a small stipend, but you pay the same price. Thank you for your support!</span></i><br />
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This expanding accordion file folder has 24 pockets, so I'm going to be using it to store my student assessment data. I love that it will all be in one place, it will stand up on it's own, and I can grab it whenever I need it to take it with me. You can see that I numbered the tabs. I number each student so that when papers are turned in, I can easily see who didn't turn in their assignment by finding the missing number. I can assign things like technology by having students always use the number that is assigned to them, and I can reuse some labels in my classroom (like the tabs on this accordian file) when I label it with a number instead of labeling it with a student name. This is going to be really handy for easily keeping my whole class filed, and it's on sale!</div>
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This super cute planner is (hopefully) going to help me stay on top of due dates, trainings, and all the different activities that go on throughout the year. It's got a plastic cover (and I need something durable when I stick it in my teacher bag!) and really nice tabs for each month. Now, I am a digital girl, which you already know if you have ever read my blog or followed me online. I LIVE by my phone calendar and apple watch. However, I DO still keep a paper planner because I still need to see the big picture. I mostly use the month view so I can see all the upcoming events laid out for the month, which I cannot do on my phone. On my phone it only shows a little dot, and sometimes I need to see all the events at the same time in order to plan. I do not keep every single thing on my paper planner, but in the picture you can see that I use washi tape to map out the school year, and I'm using the planner stickers I got from the #targetdollarbin to mark To-Do items, conferences, etc. The washi tape in my open planner picture was something that I already had, and I believe I got from Michaels, but I found something close on Amazon that matches in case you were looking. I'm also using a gray flair pen to write in my planner, and flair pens are on sale on Amazon! Woot!<br />
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You've probably been seeing teachers use these photocase storage boxes all over the internet like I have, and they are really great for organizing lots of little pieces. My teammate recommended using these to organize all of our little student cards that came with the #unitsofstudyphonics from the #tcrwp that first grade just started using. You can see in the picture that four stacks fit perfectly into a small case. I used a label maker to label which units were in each smaller case. I do recommend using a label maker for that instead of the Avery labels you can print. I tried the avery labels first, and they did not remain sticky when I needed to move it to another case, which unfortunately happened often as I was figuring out the best way to fit as many in a box as I could. It was also a pain to print out the whole sheet of labels only to realize that I needed 2 of the same label because they did not all fit in one box. The label maker was SO much easier, and they are on sale! The photocase storage boxes are between $40 - $50 at JoAnn's or Michaels unless you find a sale. Recently Michaels had these on sale for $15.99 I believe, which is a great deal. If you can't catch a sale, however, Amazon always has them for $25.99. They can come with a different number of inside cases, so be sure you check. I believe 16 inside cases is the biggest you can get. You may be able get a cheaper price, but it only has 12 inside cases. I needed 2 photo cases for our whole phonics unit.<br />
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Our phonics unit came with individual student sets of sight words. Each unit has 32 sets of sight words, so I've been punching out thousands of little cards this summer! I'm still not done (I'm going to be dreaming about punching out these sight words all summer there are so many!), but I found this art bin with dividers that holds them all. I put the sets on rings, and I can stand up rows on the bottom and add another on top as you can see in the picture. It's a perfect fit! The dividers are perfect to sort them by unit too. The binder rings I'm using to put the sets together are very small, but they do hold all the cards and take up less room. I had started with bigger binder rings I already had, and they still fit in the box and I could still close the lid. I love that I only need one box to hold all the cards! I need all the space I can get!</div>
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These clear poly envelopes are great for organizing units! The #unitsofstudyphonics also came with posters, class sets of student posters and more. I wanted to keep everything for that unit together, but it has different things that are different sizes. These poly envelopes are perfect! Because they are clear, I put the list of materials for each unit in the front and all the different pieces fit inside the envelope. It can hold a lot since it expands a little bit on the bottom, but the little pieces don't fall out the way they do when I use just a regular manilla folder. In fact, you can fit manilla folders inside these poly envelopes! The small group resources in the phonics program comes with lots of different poems and stories, so I fit a lot of folders into the envelope! You might be able to fit these in a filing cabinet if you take out the little bars that hang folders. It was a tight fit for mine because I have a lot of stuff in each envelope, so I'm using a crate instead, which fits them easily. Even though I am using these for our phonics program, they are really convenient for any units you may want to keep together!</div>
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These are some things that will hopefully keep me organized and save me time! What do you use to stay organized? I can't wait to see what great deals you find on #amazonprimeday! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is no universal answer to this question, but it is a question that we have to start addressing in elementary school. We don't want keyboarding fluency to get in the way of students sharing what they know. </span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "lato light"; font-size: 16.8px;">We want them to have</span><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> transcription efficiency with keyboarding so working memory and cognitive resources are freed up for ideas. This is especially important when they are taking a test on the computer. In my district, every student beginning in kindergarten has to take a test on the computer within the first 30 days of school to determine if they need to be put on a READ plan. But then we have to wonder; are we putting some students on a READ plan simply because they don't know how to type/navigate a computer? The high stakes testing that begins in 3rd grade is also done on the computer, so keyboarding fluency is an issue that we have to start addressing in elementary school.</span><br />
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Unfortunately, there is no exact word-per-minute count that everyone agrees upon. Most keyboarding research is focused on middle school, and it's more than 10 years old. Technology has changed a lot in the last 10 years! If you check the Common Core State Standards, the expectation for typing begins in 4th grade, but there is no exact number attached to it:<br />
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<span style="color: #202020; font-family: "lato light"; font-size: 16.8px;">That's a tough question to answer. </span> It's a question that we have been wrestling with at my school for years, so we decided to do our own action research. We started with the end in mind. We began with this question:<br />
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If you check the internet you'll see claims that the average typing speed for an adult is anywhere between 40 - 65 wpm. I did find some recent research called <a href="https://userinterfaces.aalto.fi/136Mkeystrokes/" target="_blank">Observations on Typing from 136 Million Keystrokes</a> that states, "Typing speed of an average professional typist is usually from 50 to 90 wpm, and some advanced typists work at speeds above 120 wpm." </div>
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If we want our high school graduates to be equipped for a job as a typing professional, they should be able to type at least 50 - 60 wpm with 80% accuracy or better, so we made that our goal for a 12th grader. We worked backwards from there creating a reasonable expectation for each grade level, then we monitored our students to see if this fit our expectation for students in the classroom. We are continuing to monitor our students keyboarding progress, but so far, the rate on this chart seems like a good measure of their success. </div>
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Testing season is upon us, and we monitoring whether or not we think our students are ready for that high stakes test online. Based on our action research so far, we found that if 3rd graders' typing fluency is at least 10 wpm with 80% accuracy or better by March/April, they're going to be in a good place to focus on the content of the test, and not the typing. The same has been true for 4th grade (15 wpm with at least 80% accuracy) and 5th grade (20 wpm with at least 80% accuracy). </div>
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The reason I shared this process of identifying typing speed with you is because THESE NUMBERS ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL KEYBOARDING FLUENCY RATE. There is no official keyboarding fluency rate at this time, but this is a reasonable guideline based on what we know and what we see in the classroom. I created the keyboarding fluency infographic, graph, and SMART goal page that you can <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Keyboarding-Fluency/95ff9a08-00b9-4f00-a2cc-fbe3800213b7/details" target="_blank">download here on Teacher Sherpa</a>. I also like to use these pages in SeeSaw so students can upload their progress and record their goals.</div>
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How fast should students and adults be able to type in your experience? Do you know how fast you type? If you check out this research page, it has a place where you can take a test to see how fast you type! <a href="https://userinterfaces.aalto.fi/136Mkeystrokes/" target="_blank">Observations on Typing from 136 Million Keystrokes</a> Let us know your score!</div>
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