Looking for a simple family chore chart and management system to implement in your home? This one has been a winner for our family!
I don't think it's any secret that math is my favorite subject to teach. I love coming up with new ideas and lessons to teach something that used to be so boring to me. As a child I pretty much live
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Sharing with you these 10 not-so-obvious quotes for teachers. These are the ones you haven't seen a million times on Pinterest!
Understanding characters can be tricky! Learn my favorite strategies for helping students master character traits and changes.
You have to try this secret letters activity! It's the perfect combination of art and literacy in one magical activity that kids of all ages will love!
Penguin Winter craft and handwriting activity - Tools to Grow. This winter activity addresses fine motor, bilateral coordination, handwriting, sensory processing, and scissor skills.
Photo Source: Brick by Brick It's important to encourage your students to step out of their comfort zone and try new things. For the younger crowd, when much of life is new and there are so many skills yet to be learned, trying new things might not be such a stretch. In fact, you might be surprised to find that your kiddos embrace new experiences with enthusiasm and a curious mind all set to problem solve. For the older set, you might find more hesitancy than enthusiasm, more questions than an instinct to just dive right in. Either way, there's a lot to be learned, about oneself and about the process of problem solving, when trying new things! A few words of wisdom for students when learning something new; Consider a time you did something similar. Are there any skills that transfer to this new situation? Do you know someone who has done this task? Ask them for advice or to teach you. Collaborate. You've heard it said, "Two heads are better than one". Observing others and sharing ideas encourages learning for both parties! Simply try something. Did it work? If the answer is no, try something else. We found this awesome post over at Brick by Brick and thought Scott did a great job bringing this point home! Be sure to head on over at check out how his students responded to using chopsticks in the math center! Photo Source: Brick by Brick Photo Source: Brick by Brick
Surprise!! We are expecting a baby! It feels so good to finally share the news with you guys. I will be 13 weeks tomorrow and baby is due mid-December! Let's back up a bit. I found out I was pregnant on April 8th, the morning after we got home from London. I woke up at 4:00 am because of the jet lag and decided to take a test. I took a test in London (well actually, at the Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire) but it was negative. I felt disappointed but not entirely shocked since I thought it would be difficult for us to get pregnant (I'll share more about this in another post). I figured I might as well try again on Monday and if that test was negative, I would start focusing on my next cycle. Sure enough, it was positive! I spent two hours pacing the apartment with Luca until I felt like it was late enough to wake up Ray. At 6:00 am I woke him up and asked him if we should keep the outfit we bought for Issie (our nephew) in London for us. He was like "what do you mean?" And I told him we're having a baby! It was a really special moment that I managed to get on camera. Two days later I went to the doctor to confirm the pregnancy with a blood test and my levels looked good. And then, I waited. I found that waiting period to be really difficult. Most doctors won't see you until around 8 weeks since there isn't much for them to see beforehand. So for weeks, you're unsure if you have a healthy embryo. I swear there were times when I thought to myself, "did I make this up? Am I actually pregnant?" (even though I felt so sick). Every day in those first few weeks felt like an eternity. I mean, you go to the doctor for a cold! And yet when you find out you're pregnant, you're alone for a month if not more. Plus, most people don't generally tell others about their pregnancy during that time. So you really are all alone with your partner. I found that really difficult. Our first scan was on May 8th, when I was 8 weeks pregnant. We heard the baby's heartbeat and it was truly incredible. I will never forget that moment. Our next scan was on May 23rd, where I got to hear the baby's heartbeat again and I did all my bloods (and by all, I mean like 12 vials...). On May 29th my doctor called to tell me that the NIPT blood test results came back and everything looked perfect. I didn't cry when I found out I was pregnant, but I cried after that call. I'm not sure why, since I wasn't very nervous about the results. But I guess there is nothing better in the world than a call from your doctor saying your baby looks perfectly healthy. It's an incredible relief. My doctor pairs the blood test with an ultrasound with a specialist. He told me that he didn't expect the ultrasound to show anything different. On June 4th I went for my ultrasound with the specialist for the nuchal translucency screening and everything looked perfect. It was an incredible experience. You get to see them measuring every body part of the baby, from its little feet, to its skull and beating heart. I filmed the whole thing and got to leave with some pictures (including the 3d ones). And so, here we are! Nearly 13 weeks and feeling really good. The first trimester was rough (I'll be writing about it in a separate post), so I'm looking forward to the second trimester. In the next few posts on Instagram and on the blog I'll be sharing our journey to pregnancy, how we told our family and friends and the baby's gender (which we found out on Sunday)! Can't wait to share this journey with you guys xoxo
Anchor chart inspiration for elementary teachers. Use my Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts for Reading, Math, Grammar, and Writing.
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How to hide a baby bump: tips on what to wear to hide your baby bump when you're still trying to keep it a secret! So helpful!
Are you looking for an effective and FUN behavior management activity that your students will be excited about? This is a game changer! You and your students will love this Secret Student SELF CONTROL Behavior Management Activity kit that works for both in-class and distance learning. Perfect for any grade level and perfect for keeping your kiddos on their toes! This resource part of the Secret Student Character Education Series with a focus on SELF CONTROL! There are 11 resources in the series that can also be found in my TpT shop; Secret Student and ten other versions, each with a different theme! Each can be used on its own or adopt the entire series for a different character education focus each month! What’s included in this resource (PDF printable): -Secret Student Sign -Secret Student Award (full size) -Secret Student Award (4 to a page) -Secret Student Virtual Award (PNG to insert digitally!) -6 Secret Student (no cost) Rewards (4 to a page) -Raffle Tickets (8 to a page) -Editable Power Point to customize your own rewards. -Step by step directions also included. Directions: 1. Post the “Secret Student” sign on your white board or as a class webpage announcement to let your class know that you will be looking for a Secret Student, and that the Secret Student will be announced by the end of the day! Note: This does not need to be done daily! Although it can be or choose the day(s) you want to do this. Keep it a surprise to keep your students on their toes! :) When they see you place the "Secret Student" sign up or announced on your class webpage, they will gladly welcome their chance to be the Secret Student! 2. Keep your eye out for the student who has shown self control by self regulating his/her own behavior particularly when it was hard for him/her to do so in the past, been on task, completed all assignments, and has had excellent behavior. 3. Announce the Secret Student at the end of the day by rewarding him/her with an award certificate! Give the Secret Student a reward card (choose from the ones included or one that you’ve created by using the editable Power point). If there wasn’t anyone on task, no need to announce a name, simply remind everyone to keep doing their best, so that a name can be revealed next time. 4. As an added incentive that will excite your students even further: Raffle tickets can be handed out as a BONUS to those who became a Secret Student! Their raffle ticket can be added to a special jar. The ticket drawn will be the winner (decide on a winning prize such as V.I.P., seat swap, or anything else you see fit)! :) For Distance Learning or digital assignments: -Let your student know that you will be posting a “Secret Student” announcement to your class webpage). -Tell your students that you will be keeping an eye on their online work and behavior effort throughout the day, and that a Secret Student MIGHT be made known any time before the end of the day by inserting a virtual award to an assignment they are working on (use the included PNG to insert the award as a picture). Your students will be anticipating who the Secret Student will be as they are working on their virtual assignments! And the chosen one will be pleasantly surprised to see the virtual award pop up when it's inserted :) ENJOY! Resources in the Secret Student Character Education Series you might also like: Secret Student Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Citizenship Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Kindness Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Honesty Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Responsibility Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Respect Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Perseverance Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Generosity Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Courage Behavior Management Activity Secret Student Friendship Behavior Management Activity Thank you :) Don’t forget to follow my store to hear about NEW resources & freebies. :) Let's connect! Pinterest Instagram
Discover the joy of creating captivating felt/flannel storyboards. Cut through the dread of the process as you learn the secret to effortless felt cutting.
Today's guest blogger helping us celebrate our 3rd birthday is Tausha from Sassy Style Redesign . She been here before, so I know you alread...
Homemade applesauce is so flavorful and can take your kid's apple learning to a whole new level of sensory experience with taste.
The 15 Secrets to Starting the School Counseling Year can get you off on the right foot to create an amazing start to your school year. Keep reading here!
I'm working on yelling less, but it happens sometimes, so lets think about what to do after you yell at your kids.
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After reading over 15 different hospital packing lists I still didn't know about these '11 secrets to have in your labor bag'. I'm so happy I packed them!
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Here are a couple of quick and easy ideas for sight words! I can't remember who the presenter was, but the ideas are from someone I heard at the National K Conference! Sight word tattoos! Using washable ink, stamp the sight word on their hand for them to tell mom and dad what the word(s) of the week are! My kiddos love this one! (Sorry the picture isn't great) Underneath the blue flap, I have a post-it note with a new "password" every day. This week, I am doing both a letter and a sight word. The children lift up the flap and tell me what the word/letter is when they come in. Word wall from last year (I have a separate wall for realia this year) Word wall from this year (I like this one MUCH better!) I got a new magnetic whiteboard this year, so the children can remove the words if they need to, and then put them back. I can also quickly write words on there if I need to! The children's names are also not on there this year - I have a separate wall for those too. (The cars right next to it). This picture is from before school started..there are no words on their yet. I add the words as I introduce them - it is much more meaningful for the children, and they can easily find the word they are looking for.
