tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45536147526066180362024-03-12T18:35:18.248-07:00Turtley Loving TeachingAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-68564927755997850252013-08-12T19:46:00.000-07:002013-08-12T19:47:05.796-07:00Teacher Week 13' - Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You guessed it! It's Teacher Week 13' and I'm linking up with <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog Hoppin'</a> to participate in this exciting party! </div>
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1.) I'm going to be entering my 8th year of teaching and I can't believe that I've already invested 8 years into a profession that I love!</div>
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(A picture from my first year back in 2006)</div>
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2. ALF...the initials of my name and a totally awesome 1980's character!</div>
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3. My favorite "teacher" pens... </div>
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I'm pretty sure that I'll cry if they top making these.</div>
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4. My favorite "teacher" markers...</div>
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I <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 33px;">❤ </span>making anchor charts because of these!</div>
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5. I love technology and just might get a Mac as my next computer.</div>
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6. I love turtles! Both kinds..</div>
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7. Nicholas and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary and our first year as homeowners!</div>
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8. My backyard would be filled with palm trees, if I didn't live in Illinois!</div>
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9. I've been blogging for a little over a year now and I often wonder why I didn't turn to blogging earlier. It's definitely changed me as a teacher and has allowed for me to connect with some awesome teachers!</div>
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10. I'm stoked beyond belief because I'm heading to Michigan this weekend to go surfing in Lake Michigan! AHHHHHHH!!!! I can't wait! Bring on the "baby" waves!</div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-18571538424378435252013-08-10T12:05:00.000-07:002013-08-10T12:05:33.492-07:00Back to School GoodiesOH MY! Look what arrived earlier this week! I feel like a little kid at Christmas time, but this time it's with school supplies instead of games!<br />
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I have to send a huge shout out THANK YOU to Allison at <a href="http://livelovelearninfourthgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live, Love, Learn in Fourth Grade</a>. I'm so excited for the school year to start so that I can use my: double pocketed binder (perfect for my lesson plans), the massive post-it note pad (ideal for guided reading thoughts), labels, labels and more labels for my organized classroom and so many other goodies. Thanks so much for starting my year out on the right foot, Allison! </div>
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Ps...Thank you to <a href="http://coveredinglitterandglue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Covered in Glitter and Glue</a> & <a href="http://adventuresofmssmith.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Adventures of Ms. Smith</a> for organizing this event! </div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-90968413490584802392013-08-07T19:59:00.000-07:002013-08-07T19:59:34.783-07:00Shared Reading LessonsI can always tell when August rolls in because I feel like I never have time to blog anymore. The time that I once used in the morning to blog is now filled with me racing off to school to setup my classroom. This week was no different, however it was very productive. One of my biggest accomplishments was getting started on planning some Shared Reading Lesson. You see, my teammates (<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wiley-Barrett" target="_blank">Wiley & Barrett</a>) are what I call the "Shared Reading Queens." For the past few years, they've been teaching a Shared Reading class to teachers within our district and I can honestly say that attending their class has made a HUGE difference in my classroom. The lessons that they offer are broken down into 5 days with a pre-reading activity, during reading discussion questions/activities and post-reading writing ideas. They've recently started a Teacher's Pay Teacher's account and are now sharing their lessons with all of you. I would highly recommend that you take a look at their store and give their freebie lessons a try. <br />
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Here are some of the lesson that they have available...</div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-44774869128012448442013-07-25T15:22:00.002-07:002013-07-25T15:23:03.176-07:00Week 5: Tune into Technology<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm back for a fifth installment of Tune into Technology hosted by <a href="http://iteach1to1.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">iTeach1:1</a><span style="color: #666666; line-height: 21px;"> and </span><a href="http://dailylearningtothecore.blogspot.com/2013/07/tune-into-technology-linky-ipads.html" style="color: #33aaff; line-height: 21px;" target="_blank">Learning to the Core</a><span style="color: #666666; line-height: 21px;">.</span></span><br />
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<b>Laptop/Doc Camera/iPads</b>- My district has slowly been trying to increase technology within our classrooms. WAHOO! To store these devices, the district purchased the black cart featured below. The bottom of the cart has a great open space for locking up technology, but it's not ideal for keeping it organized. </div>
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<b>Headphones</b>- At first, I had students keeping headphones in Ziploc bags with their student number on them. By the end of the year, the numbers had faded and the headphone bin had exploded.</div>
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This was a huge success this year and everyone was able to find their headphones even on the last day of school!</div>
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<b>Designated Time- </b>Ideally, my students spend most of their time using technology during literacy stations. Therefore, I've designated that certain stations will use an iPad to complete their task. Just by doing this alone, I've eliminated the race for an iPad. </div>
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<b>Colored Cases</b>- Each iPad in my room has a different colored case. This is a great way for students to keep track of what iPad they were working on. The only time that this is a problem is when we've had to lend our iPads out. The district purchased the same colored cases for each teacher. Therefore, I solved that problem by taking a picture of the nameplate above my classroom door to help ensure that <u>our</u> iPads make a safe return.</div>
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First off, don't forget to take a look at my very first linky party about school supplies that you can't live without. This lovely party is featured <a href="http://turtleylovingteaching.blogspot.com/2013/07/school-supply-linky-party.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Second, did you enter the iPad Giveaway? If not, you still have time! Teacher Created Resources is holding the iPad Giveaway until September so you still have plenty of time to get your entries in! Don't forget that you can not only win an iPad for yourself, but also for a friend! You can access that entry <a href="http://tcr.me/wha" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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July is nearly over which means that "Back to School Madness" mode has officially kicked in. Therefore, I've decided to host <b>my very first linky party</b> on school supplies that you just can't live without. </div>
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Go ahead! Link up and finish the statement.."I can't start the year without..." and finish with whatever school supply item(s) will help make your classroom and year a success!</div>
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This was a new addition to my classroom this year and it was the best decision that I have ever made! My classroom is now so peaceful and quiet that I can't believe I didn't get rid of that annoying electrical one earlier.</div>
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1. I'm not a mom, but I've been called one multiple times during the school year. </div>
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2. Having eyes on the back of your head is only a trick for teachers!</div>
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3. The copy machine is going to break down when you REALLY need it so be prepared! Likewise, the laminator is going to start running out of film leaving you with a rocking new sticker that says "film is running out." AWESOME!</div>
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4. When you think you're ahead of the game, you're not! I constantly feel like no matter what I cross off my to-do list something will be added on and that's okay because there is ALWAYS tomorrow!</div>
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5. During the day, I feel like I'm rocking 15 different jobs and I LOVE IT! Nurse, air traffic control, teacher, scientist...etc.</div>
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6. I think everyone has said it, but it's important. The custodians and the secretaries are your best friends so treat them kindly.</div>
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7. Clean up your mess in the microwave! You're mom does not live the teachers lounge and will not be there to clean up your mess. Gotta love when you get those all staff emails. </div>
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8. Take time to be silly and laugh. It's those random moments during the day when I can't help but just kick back and laugh. I wouldn't trade those moments at all!</div>
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9. A smile has so many different meanings, but the most important one is thank you (even though it's often not said).</div>
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<span style="line-height: 23.99305534362793px;">Mr. Matt @ <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?blog=6561255&group=0&frame_type=b&link=aHR0cDovL2RpZ2l0YWxkaXZpZGVhbmRjb25xdWVyLmJsb2dzcG90LmNvbS8&frame=1&click=0&user=0" style="color: #38761d;" target="_blank">Digital: Divide and Conquer</a></span></div>
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Lauren @ <a href="http://thesweetestthing623.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sweetest Thing</a></div>
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Lucy @ <a href="http://www.kidsmathteacher.com/" target="_blank">Kids Math Teacher</a></div>
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Jennifer @ <a href="http://www.thecuriousapple.com/" target="_blank">The Curious Apple</a></div>
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Sarah @ <a href="http://misskinbk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MissKinBK</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. How long have you been blogging? </b>I've been blogging for a little over a year now! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2. What is one thing you did this summer that you enjoyed? </b>How about one thing that I'm planning to do this summer which is taking a paddle board lesson!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>3. What is one teacherpayteacher product that you sell that you love? </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Readbox-Book-Recommendations-775894" target="_blank">Readbox Book Recommendations</a> (JUST POSTED)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>4. Where were you born/where do you now live? </b>I was born in Hoffman Estates and I currently live in McHenry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>5. What is one of your pet peeves? </b>When people are fake! Don't act! Just be yourself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">6. What is </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;">your</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><b> favorite meal? </b>Mostacholi</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">7. What is </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;">your</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><b> favorite movie? </b>Don't laugh...I love The Polar Express.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8. Why did you want to become a teacher? </b>I wanted to become a teacher because I knew that it my heart it was something that I would love doing. Also, I never dread a Monday morning rolling around because I'm doing what I love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9. What is your favorite teacher item? </b>Mr. Sketch markers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>10. What are your hobbies? </b>DIY, Blogging, Technology, Cake & Cupcake Decorating</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. The initials of my name spell ALF.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. I would love to go to Greece at some point in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. I love lists and crossing things off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. I love to decorate cupcakes and cakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7. I hate doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8. I feel like I can't cook unless I have a recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">9. I just moved into a new house a year ago and we're throwing a one year party in August!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10. I turned country in college and don't plan on changing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">11. Have you figured out that I love turtles?</span></div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-4618491225829171822013-07-12T08:53:00.001-07:002013-07-12T08:53:41.533-07:00iPad Giveaway-TCRI was reading my Bloglovin entries yesterday when I stumbled across a post about <a href="http://www.teachercreated.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Created Resource</a> holding a<br />
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For the life of me, I can't recall whose blog that I found it on, but I thought that I would share because who doesn't love a giveaway and the chance to win some technology!<br />
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iPad...oh iPad, what did I ever do before you? Its officially been a year since I was first introduce to an iPad. I know...can you believe it? Last year, our district decide to offer us a teacher iPad to practice on over the summer. In the fall, they added three more iPads to our classroom and I instantly fell in love. I can't even understand how I was "tech-savy" before.</div>
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Here's some of my favorite apps that I use in the classroom regularly...</div>
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This week, I'd like to talk about our Reader's Workshop Notebook which is known as a Literacy Notebook in my classroom. This notebook is the heart and soul of our hard work during our literacy block. We use the notebook to record Shared Reading lessons, Reader's Responses and Station work. As part of our supply list, it is asked that students purchase a five-subject 5 Star Notebook. <br />
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I know what you're thinking..."How can you ask students to purchase such an expensive notebook?" Well, my team has found that this is the <u>only </u>notebook that can with stand our literacy love and last the entire year. <br />
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<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">Shared Reading</b> (1 section)- Students use this section to record their thinking from strategy driven lessons. For example, students may record on this inference chart that we used when we read the book, <u>Something Beautiful</u>.<span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;"> <b> </b></span></li>
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<li><b>Reader's Response</b> (2 sections)- In this section, students write weekly responses on our read aloud book. These responses include a current summary and the use of two read strategies that demonstrate their thinking. Below is a graphic organizer (which can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Frank" target="_blank">my TPT store</a>) that I often use with students.</li>
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<li><b>Station Section</b> (2 sections)- The final section is used for when students are at stations and I'm meeting with guided reading groups. The students are responsible for recording their work to show a quality use of their time when they're not meeting with me.</li>
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For this project, I decide to make our lunch count check-in using SMART notebook. The kids absolutely love moving their little number as I display the count on our projector for everyone to see. This not only holds them accountable for making their choice, but then I can also take attendance while still handling the morning madness!</div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-68774154549166617752013-07-07T19:00:00.000-07:002013-07-07T19:00:36.483-07:00Week 2: Tune into TechnologyI know, I know, it's not Thursday, but it's the first chance that I've had to sit down and focus on my blog. I'm liking up with <a href="http://iteach1to1.blogspot.com/2013/06/tune-into-technology-linky-integrating.html" target="_blank">iTeach1:1</a> and <a href="http://dailylearningtothecore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Learning to the Core</a> for a second week of integrating technology. Here it goes....<br />
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1. <b><a href="http://www.sumdog.com/" target="_blank">Sumdog </a>- </b>I've talked about Sumdog <a href="http://turtleylovingteaching.blogspot.com/2013/05/sumdog.html" target="_blank">earlier </a>and it's one of the easiest ways to incorporate technology into math. I've been using Sumdog as a tool for summer math practice, but I'm excited to have my new students use Sumdog during the school year as a math station.</div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-9401673973905108032013-07-01T05:58:00.001-07:002013-07-01T05:58:25.824-07:00Monday Made ItIt's the 1st of July and my first <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2013/07/monday-made-it-july-1-what.html" target="_blank">Monday Made It</a> project. As much as I'd like for this project to be for my classroom...it's not. This is the first summer that I've had to spend in the new house and the project ideas just keep flowing. <div>
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I stood in the kitchen on Saturday night and was starring at my pantry door thinking that it needed something. As my mind started to wander, I was trying to figure out what I could do to make the door pop and not "blend in." That's when I landed on this idea...a chalkboard! The inspiration came from Jackie over at <a href="http://www.tealandlime.com/2011/07/easy-chalkboard-door/" target="_blank">Teal & Lime</a>. </div>
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I was able to find the roll of chalkboard vinyl at Michael's on clearance for $2.99. After putting the vinyl on, I realized that traditional chalk was not giving me the bold colors. That's when I stumbled across another Pinterest find....Chalk Ink Markers. (Thanks to Megan at <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2012/11/chalk-markers.html" target="_blank">Honey We're Home</a> for posting.)</div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-37923876699650535882013-06-30T08:32:00.001-07:002013-06-30T08:32:33.443-07:00Tune Into Technology: Integrating Technology into ReadingI'm linking up with <a href="http://iteach1to1.blogspot.com/2013/06/tune-into-technology-linky-integrating.html" target="_blank">iTeach 1:1</a> and <a href="http://dailylearningtothecore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Learning to the Core</a> to share some exciting ways of incorporating technology into your classroom.<br />
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For reading, I use the guided reading format in which the students are either reading with me for 30 minutes or they're at a literacy based station for 30 minutes. </div>
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1. <b><a href="https://www.edmodo.com/" target="_blank">Edmodo</a> (Technology Station)</b></div>
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It's the safe, school version of Facebook allowing students to post questions, comment on questions within their feed and even message the teacher directly. We use Edmodo to post our reaction to our latest read aloud book.</div>
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Love it and so does my class! My students watch the featured video (which changes daily) and follow-up with a summarizing activity in their Literacy Notebook. It's so exciting to see their responses because BrainPOP offers high-interest topics that the kids love! </div>
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Similar to BrainPOP, my students use the National Geographic Kids to watch high-interest videos on a topic of their choice. Before watching the video, students make predictions and summarize their factual findings at the end. </div>
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This spring, I was lucky enough to pilot Google Drive with my class. Students created a Google account that allowed them access to only Google Drive. (This was thanks to the technology department within my district.) The students used Google Drive to work on their typing skills by sharing their weekly literacy response with me. This was a huge hit and I can't wait to get it up and rolling again in the fall. </div>
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Even with June being a busy month, I've still had time to make the move to <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>'. It's the latest craze because it keeps you updated with the latest blogs you're following. <span style="color: white;"> <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5562943/?claim=nksbgwuuwyw">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a></span></div>
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I've also been checking in on how my students are doing with Sumdog and it continues to be a hit! I was rather surprised considering that it's the end of June and I figured the excitement would have faded by now. This definitely puts a smile on my face knowing that my students are continuing their practice even into the middle of summer vacation!<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-173932821895398312013-05-26T05:03:00.003-07:002013-05-26T05:04:31.476-07:00SumdogWith summer quickly approaching, I was on the hunt for ideas for summer practice for my kiddos. My best friend, Christy (who happens to be a third grade teacher), recommend the website <a href="http://www.sumdog.com/" target="_blank">Sumdog</a>. I had never heard about it before so I decided to check it out and see what it's all about. <br />
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<li>The questions that are offered are geared specifically for a students to improve on weakness areas.</li>
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Now, this is only what I've found out from my first time exploring, but I'm sure that the website has way more to offer. It appears that most of their math games are free, but some also require a subscription. They do offer a language arts and a writing component (available soon), but I believe that these areas may also only be available through a subscription. </div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-82639185313838830452013-05-12T08:36:00.004-07:002013-05-12T08:38:51.075-07:00Happy Mother's DayIn honor of it being Mother's Day, I have a special video that I'd like to share. On Friday, I shared this video with my class and they loved it. I heard about Kid President from my teammate's maternity sub. She had originally introduced me to the Kid President Pep Talk video, which is also fantastic and great to share with kids (see below).<br />
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In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, I've created a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Earth-Day-Activity" target="_blank">freebie</a> for you to use in your classroom. My students will be completing this tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing what they do. For the first part, they will need to come up with a 50 word (Yes, 50 words!) sentence about Earth Day. Then, students will have to thinking creatively as they slim that sentence down to just 5 words! They'll love it, I promise!<br />
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Sharpening pencils has become one of my pet peeves (especially while
I'm teaching). Therefore, my students know that they need to sharpen
their pencils during appropriate times. However, it never fixed any of the
problems that I continued to run into. After my most recent battle, I was DONE! I decide to try out the sharpener that all the
teachers are talking about....the <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/" target="_blank">Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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SUCCESS! I'm
not joking! This sharpener produces a sharp point (EVERY TIME) and it's quiet enough
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teaching. I even have teachers from other classrooms coming into my
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110359055289809593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4553614752606618036.post-90225144741664901552013-02-10T18:21:00.003-08:002013-02-10T18:22:13.376-08:00Google DriveI'm happy to say that my directing days have come to a close for this year. We just wrapped up our final performance on Saturday of Once Upon A Mattress. The cast and crew did a fabulous job and I was so honored to be apart of all of it!<br />
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I was recently asked by my district to participate in a technology pilot for Google. We're planning to use Google Drive as our means for sharing and Gmail as our district email. I'm 100% on board for the use of Gmail, but I'm still trying to figure out how to use Google Drive with 4th and 5th grades. Does anyone out there have any ideas that they've found to be successful? I'd love to hear them as this is all new to me. </div>
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<b>Something Good From School: </b>I have two good things to share. I'm currently directing the 4th and 5th grade play called Once Upon a Mattress We are one month from our opening night performance and the cast is doing a fantastic job. My second goodie from school is that my teammate just welcomed a healthy, happy baby boy on Sunday. Welcome to the world, Parker! </div>
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<b>Something Good From Home: </b>My gallery shelves are finally up at home. I found another inspiration picture on Pinterest and I quickly got down to business creating my own gallery wall shelves to hold all of my family photos. Check that off the list!</div>
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The snow has just started falling and I'm snuggled warm inside working on this freebie for you all! Well, truth be told, it's for some kiddos in my class who could benefit from the outline structure. My 4th and 5th graders are expected to turn-in weekly responses about our read aloud book. (Currently, <u>Out of My Mind</u> by Sharon M. Draper) <br />
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