tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787912208664626092024-03-13T05:02:22.737-07:00Stepping into First GradeAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-46839552750600931992013-01-13T13:01:00.001-08:002013-01-13T13:01:13.005-08:00I have a blog? What?I promise that I still read your blogs and love so many of the great ideas that you've shared. I wish I had more time to work on mine.<br />
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Maybe I'll find time when the boys are born...from what everyone tells me, that's not going to happen!<br />
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With Christmas and the New Year, it's been so busy and then my classroom flooded and I have been sick with a cold/cough for 3 weeks!<br />
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So, I haven't made time to post anything that we've been doing. I'm going to try to start taking more pictures and posting, I really am.<br />
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We're working on the boys' room and it's really fun. We received quite a few toys/outfits for Christmas and everything is just so tiny and precious.<br />
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I've been organizing and since I'm a major pack rat, (not like a hoarder or anything, lol), hubby has been helping me to get rid of things. It's hard for me to do. What if I need them someday?<br />
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But we have a small house and pretty soon we will need a lot of room for a lot of boy stuff!<br />
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Here is my latest purchase from Etsy. Two little hats. I can just picture it now and I can't wait for my two little bluebirds! :)<br />
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In case you didn't get it last year, here is a fun little <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/If-I-Was-A-Snowman-Freebie">"If I Were a Snowman"</a> freebie from Jaime. Her snowmen look awesome in the hall!<br />
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Have a great week!!<br />
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My friend blogged about the tags <a href="http://whatsthebuzzinfirst.blogspot.com/2011/10/brag-tags-thanks-cara-from-first-grade.html">HERE </a> and has been a loyal customer for over a year now and she has been hooked ever since. Check out her bulletin board:<br />
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And since you made it this far down the post, please enjoy this freebie! (Click on the image below!)<br />
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We feel so blessed and are finally ready to tell the world! (I've been a little nervous about it - it's been a LONG time coming -and my 2 teaching partners had been sworn to secrecy even though it was TOTALLY obvious quite a few weeks ago!)<br />
I finally told everyone at work yesterday and it was so nice to get so many hugs and well wishes. I actually got to see my little pumpkins on Wednesday and they were very active. It actually looked like they were punching each other. Not already! lol<br />
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So I've been totally and completely exhausted and so all I do is lie around in my pj's and either nap or eat. They say you start to get more energy in the 2nd trimester...Maybe the 2nd half of the 2nd trimester?<br />
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Now I could've been blogging and making new things for school, but I just haven't had the energy. <br />
By the way, speaking of my teaching partners, I don't know what I would do without them. They have helped me in so many ways already this year. They are the best!!! I can't thank them enough! <br />
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I have a few sight word games that I made a while ago that I want to share. It's amazing how just making a game a little different can make such a difference. They can go from being bored with one game to loving another even if it's pretty much the same game! <br />
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Croak is a game using the first 25 sight words. The children roll a die and move that number of spaces. If they know it they read it. If they don't, they can ask a friend or the teacher for help. If I'm working with a group, we always arm tap the words they don't know. If they land on Croak!, they croak like a frog and go back to start. They really like this game! <br />
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This is a pumpkin sight word game, using the first 25 words, like Crash. It does not have a direction sheet, you just have them put the cards face down, turn over a card, read it or ask for help and read it. If they land on Trick or Treat, they need to put all of their cards back. Just like with Croak!, we arm tap any words that they don't know. Clipart for the pumpkin game courtesy of Scrappin' Doodles. <br />
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The next few freebies are from my friend and teaching partner, Jaime. If you get a chance, check out her <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Whats-The-Buzz-In-First">TPT store</a>. She has some really cute Halloween and Election products perfect for your little ones!<br />
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TGIF! Even though it's summer, I still love my Fridays because that means the hubby will be off for the weekend! I've often wondered what it would be like if he were a teacher as well? Not sure...</div>
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Busy weekend ahead! My niece is turning 3! Happy Birthday Peyton!</div>
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The big TPT sale is this weekend and I have lots of info about that below, but I wanted to share a little freebie I made. Yes, it has an owl theme. I just can't stop!! Check it out by clicking on the pic below. I'd love it if you followed me on TPT as well! </div>
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Also, my friend Jaime has some super cute freebies on TPT as well. Check these out:</div>
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These adorable and FREE Funky Monkey bookmarks are perfect for a monkey-themed classroom, or just as a fun back-to-school bookmark!</div>
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These KEEP CALM (and survive the first day!) gift tags would be so cute to give to coworkers on the first day of school. Attach a small treat and you're good to go. LOVE these and they are also FREE! </div>
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And now for info about the TPT Sale!</div>
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Sunday marks the start of an amazing sale over at Teachers Pay Teachers.<br />
You won't want to miss this event! You can save 20% on everything in my store, plus an EXTRA 10% with the code: BTS12 at checkout! What an awesome way to get your mind back on the "school" setting. Just click on the link below my button to get started shopping!<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Shuna-P"></a><b> at
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<b>Be sure to visit Shuna’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.pocketfullofkinders.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.pocketfullofkinde
rs.blogspot.com/</b></a><b></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/From-the-Pond" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nk6KNKOCdLI/UCK9LQ9V47I/AAAAAAAAAh0/77S1IKm319U/s1600/BTS8.jpg" /></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/From-the-Pond"></a><b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/From-the-Pond"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/From-the-
Pond</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://frompond.blogspot.com/"><b>http://frompond.blogspot.com/</b></a><b></
b></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Martin" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NREJL7duQtQ/UCK9LrbikBI/AAAAAAAAAh8/rB-Ek5RrJj8/s1600/BTS9.jpg" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Martin"></a><b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Martin"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-
Martin</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Laura’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.peaceloveandfirstgrade.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.peaceloveandf
irstgrade.blogspot.com</b></a><b></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Msfultzscorner" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThibI3gj0Ac/UCK9JE30HTI/AAAAAAAAAhE/hlC3TMTYcXI/s1600/BTS10.jpg" /></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Msfultzscorner"></a><b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Msfultzscorner"><b>http://www.teach
erspayteachers.com/Store/Msfultzscorner</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://msfultz.blogspot.com/"><b>http://msfultz.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Book-Princess" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOJyD01hd1w/UCK9Jc31ThI/AAAAAAAAAhM/YzVjU2THqsE/s1600/BTS11.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Book-Princess"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Book-
Princess</b></a><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://firstgradebloomabilities.blogspot.com/"><b>http://firstgradebloomabilities.b
logspot.com/</b></a><b> </b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-Morrison" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j_9A5uQaPx4/UCK9J9pPs_I/AAAAAAAAAhU/sVplri0iwzo/s1600/BTS12.jpg" /></a><b> </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-Morrison"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-Morrison</b></a><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Erin’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.talesfromroom112.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.talesfromroom112.
blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Renee-Goularte" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lgWSIT2Ze7I/UCK9KEmaZDI/AAAAAAAAAhc/gI0urKRAD40/s1600/BTS13.jpg" /></a><b> </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Renee-Goularte">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Renee-Goularte</a></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Renee’s blog at </b><a href="http://creatingartwithkids.blogspot.com/"><b>http://creatingartwithkids.blogspot.c
om/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teach-With-Laughter" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-waUU0qOxdDA/UCK9KRw-JuI/AAAAAAAAAhk/bRwxvXwUhsU/s1600/BTS14.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teach-With-Laughter"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teach-With-
Laughter</b></a></div>
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<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://teachwithlaughter.blogspot.ca/"><b>http://teachwithlaughter.blogspot.ca/</b></a><br />
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bridget"><b>http://www.teacherspayte
achers.com/Store/Bridget</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Samantha-Kelly" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1gSw3TA_6AM/UCLDbLon8ZI/AAAAAAAAAiY/c7zoWz8-FhQ/s1600/BTS16.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Samantha-Kelly"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Samantha-
Kelly</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Samantha’s blog at </b><a href="http://mrskellysklass.blogspot.com/"><b>http://mrskellysklass.blogspot.com/</b>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-Nelson" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSOIdWsiAJg/UCLDbf4GNhI/AAAAAAAAAig/lihB-uZmrT4/s1600/BTS17.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-Nelson"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-
Nelson</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Linda’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.primaryinspiration.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.primaryinspiration.
blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Doodles-And-Kreations" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IkFBdSEKyM0/UCLDbtjuLBI/AAAAAAAAAio/tZOT6VYqTFY/s1600/BTS18.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Doodles-And-Kreations"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Doodles-And-
Kreations</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit their blog at </b><a href="http://spanishbeginnningsounds.blogspot.com/"><b>http://spanishbeginnningsoun
ds.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Brenda-Martin-12" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-biiLjOUJD7Q/UCLDcHD_fSI/AAAAAAAAAiw/tcgvq1gXk4Q/s1600/BTS19.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Brenda-Martin-12">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Brenda-Martin-12</a></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Brenda’s blog at </b><a href="http://teachingdreaminglearning.blogspot.com/"><b>http://teachingdreaminglearni
ng.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Liv-To-Teach" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kp3_IjR6S1E/UCLDcdFyn5I/AAAAAAAAAi4/rPDoP9KVTm8/s1600/BTS20.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Liv-To-Teach"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Liv-To-
Teach</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Olivia’s blog at </b><a href="http://livtoteach.blogspot.com/"><b>http://livtoteach.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jennifer-Findley" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YfKjDjRvqGg/UCLDcwOxm3I/AAAAAAAAAjA/rXiGf3JY7-c/s1600/BTS21.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jennifer-Findley"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jennifer-
Findley</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Jennifer’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.teachingtoinspirein5th.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.teachingtoinspi
rein5th.blogspot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tinas-Teaching-Treasures" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OV0UMn0eQYU/UCLEmx6stAI/AAAAAAAAAjg/ipr8YNuxcis/s1600/BTS24.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tinas-Teaching-Treasures"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tinas-Teaching-
Treasures</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Tina’s blog at </b><a href="http://tinasteachingtreasures.com/"><b>http://www.tinasteachingtreasures.com/</b></a>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cynthia-Vautrot" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6ASyl-KA0c/UCLEnfTgyyI/AAAAAAAAAjo/ISjphSOkapw/s1600/BTS25.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cynthia-Vautrot"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cynthia-
Vautrot</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Cynthia’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.2ndgradepad.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.2ndgradepad.blogspot.co
m/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kathy-Goosev-Howell" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QO4BzeXGHA0/UCLEnlliU6I/AAAAAAAAAjw/GDMGDNNJcBM/s1600/BTS26.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kathy-Goosev-Howell"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kathy-Goosev-
Howell</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Kathy’s blog at </b><a href="http://kafysbooks.blogspot.com/"><b>http://kafysbooks.blogspot.com/</b></a></
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Keeping-It-Captivating" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hADJKPrv1S0/UCLEn0TKJEI/AAAAAAAAAj4/eK5cLq8pygA/s1600/BTS27.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Keeping-It-Captivating"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Keeping-It-
Captivating</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Rebecca’s blog at </b><a href="http://keepingitcaptivating.blogspot.com/"><b>http://keepingitcaptivating.blogspot
.com/</b></a><b></b><br />
<b> </b><b> </b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Science-Penguin" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d9ymGF6QjBY/UCLEoVeFEjI/AAAAAAAAAkA/w_qFdyRfkGI/s1600/BTS28.jpg" /></a><b> </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Science-Penguin"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Science-
Penguin</b></a><br />
<b>Be sure to visit their blog at </b><a href="http://www.thesciencepenguin.com/"><b>http://www.thesciencepenguin.com/</b>
</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wild-About-Words" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZEPhqI3ZNY/UCLEol5AkoI/AAAAAAAAAkI/EnR1KIYDCVM/s1600/BTS29.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wild-About-Words"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Wild-About-
Words</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Heather’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.wildaboutwords.blogspot.com/"><b>http://www.wildaboutwords.blog
spot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Diving-Into-Learning" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kurI3SkAahQ/UCLFrz_ImII/AAAAAAAAAkU/fQEPhfwB08g/s1600/BTS30.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Diving-Into-Learning"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Diving-Into-
Learning</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://divingintolearning.blogspot.com/"><b>http://divingintolearning.blogspot.co
m/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-Kamp" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zbNTHzzO0gU/UCLFsLthPiI/AAAAAAAAAkc/nOuelWJdeCA/s1600/BTS31.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-Kamp"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Linda-
Kamp</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Linda’s blog at </b><a href="http://aroundthekampfire.blogspot.com/"><b>http://aroundthekampfire.blogspot.c
om</b></a><b></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Seymours-Super-Stars" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GVWpvRNELSA/UCLFsgC-gnI/AAAAAAAAAkk/cVSQPpfrpgM/s1600/BTS32.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Seymours-Super-Stars"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Seymours-Super-
Stars</b></a> <br />
<b>Be sure to visit Jeannie’s blog at <a href="http://www.mrsseymourssuperstars.blogspot.com/">http://www.mrsseymourssuper
stars.blogspot.com/</a></b> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Martha-Moore" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R4PmmRnhfl0/UCLFswKsBaI/AAAAAAAAAks/R7rGFEKRlG4/s1600/BTS33.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Martha-Moore"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Martha-Moore</b></a><b><br clear="all" />
Be sure to visit Martha’s facebook at </b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/PrimaryResourcesByMarthaMoore"><b>http://www.fac
ebook.com/PrimaryResourcesByMarthaMoore</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Rebecca-Bettis" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vioZ0LisqPE/UCLFtY-yVyI/AAAAAAAAAk0/g2YS_PZL1sw/s1600/BTS34.jpg" /></a></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Rebecca-Bettis"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Rebecca-Bettis</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachingrocks" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LonFAjO5q-4/UCLFtuR2pWI/AAAAAAAAAk8/D-5FVH0G9ew/s1600/BTS35.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachingrocks"><b>http://www.teache
rspayteachers.com/Store/Teachingrocks</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit their blog at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.teachingrocks.ca">www.teachingrocks.ca</a></b>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Games-4-Learning" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ4qo1QRJwE/UCLG0Kw2RzI/AAAAAAAAAlE/k7OKlgASH5M/s1600/BTS36.jpg" /></a><br />
<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Games-4-Learning"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Games-4-
Learning</b></a><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://fungames4learning.blogspot.com/"><b>http://fungames4learning.blogspot.c
om</b></a> <b> </b></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jessica-Tobin" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sXbEGzDu9SA/UCLG0lAolkI/AAAAAAAAAlM/vEvQcgPTG54/s1600/BTS37.jpg" /></a></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jessica-Tobin"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jessica-
Tobin</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Jessica’s blog at </b><a href="http://secondgradenest.blogspot.com/"><b>http://secondgradenest.blogspot.com/</
b></b></a>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cassandra-Geiser-46" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CfhcL14JCNE/UCLG046ZjhI/AAAAAAAAAlU/RjER1kUgAZs/s1600/BTS38.jpg" /></a></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cassandra-Geiser-46"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cassandra-Geiser-
46</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Cassandra’s blog at </b><a href="http://room5teacher.blogspot.com/"><b>http://room5teacher.blogspot.com/</b></
a><b></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nicole-Rios" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-voXHrPn39J4/UCLG1qVaOqI/AAAAAAAAAlc/sQmGFr8i2UY/s1600/BTS39.jpg" /></a></div>
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<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nicole-Rios"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nicole-Rios</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Nicole’s blog at </b><a href="http://mrsriosteachessecondgrade.blogspot.com/"><b>http://mrsriosteachessecond
grade.blogspot.com/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Daily-Alphabet"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Daily-
Alphabet</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://dailyalphabet.blogspot.com/"><b>http://dailyalphabet.blogspot.com/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Heather-Schmidt"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Heather-
Schmidt</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Deana-Thelen"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Deana-
Thelen</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Deana’s blog at </b><b><a href="http://www.firstgradechatter.blogspot.com/">http://www.firstgradechatter.blogspot
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<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Richi-Reynolds"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Richi-
Reynolds</b></a></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-Schneider"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Erin-
Schneider</b></a></div>
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<b> </b>at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_854188223">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Store/Julie-Locke</a><b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Julie-Locke" target="_blank"> </a></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leslie-Hope"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leslie-Hope</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Leslie’s blog at </b><a href="http://thegroovyteacher.blogspot.com/"><b>http://thegroovyteacher.blogspot.com/
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachermomof3"><b>http://www.teac
herspayteachers.com/Store/Teachermomof3</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://literacyteachermomof3.blogspot.com/"><b>http://literacyteachermomof3.blo
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lita-Lita"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lita-Lita</b></a><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://learninginspain.blogspot.com.es/"><b>http://learninginspain.blogspot.com.e
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Karen-Langdon"><b></b></a><b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Karen-Langdon"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Karen-
Langdon</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Karen’s blog at </b><a href="http://www.teachingace.com/"><b>http://www.teachingace.com/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Stories-By-Storie"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Stories-By-
Storie</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://storiesbystorie.blogspot.com/"><b>http://storiesbystorie.blogspot.com/</b><
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<b> at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Perro">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Perro</a></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Lindsay’s blog at </b><a href="http://commoncoremathideas.blogspot.com/"><b>http://commoncoremathideas.blo
gspot.com/</b></a><b></b><br />
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thehappyteacher"><b>http://www.teac
herspayteachers.com/Store/Thehappyteacher</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Liz’s blog at </b><a href="http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.com/"><b>http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.c
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Page-Cristy"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Page-Cristy</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Page and Cristy’s blog at </b><a href="http://kindergartensquared.blogspot.com/"><b>http://kindergartensquared.blogspot
.com/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Positively-Learning/"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Positively-
Learning/</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at</b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%2520http/:positivelylearning.blogspot.com"><b>
http://positivelylearning.blogspot.com</b></a></div>
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<b> at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/AShep">
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ms-Smarty-Pants"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ms-Smarty-
Pants</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit her blog at </b><a href="http://msbeattiesamantha.blogspot.com/"><b>http://msbeattiesamantha.
blogspot.com/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teresa-Williams-8"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teresa-Williams-
8</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Teresa’s blog at </b><a href="http://williams2ndgradepigpen.blogspot.com/"><b>http://williams2ndgradepigpen.
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lucky-Girl"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lucky-
Girl</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Christi-Squires"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Christi-Squires</b></a> </div>
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<b>at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Spanishplans"><b>http://www.teachers
payteachers.com/Store/Spanishplans</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit his blog at </b><a href="http://spanishplans.org/"><b>http://spanishplans.org/</b></a><b></b></div>
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Top-Notch-Teaching"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Top-Notch-
Teaching</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Melinda’s blog at </b><a href="http://topnotchteaching.com/"><b>http://topnotchteaching.com</b></a><b></b><
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<b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Charlottes-Clips"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Charlottes-
Clips</b></a><b></b><br />
<b>Be sure to visit Charlotte’s blog at </b><a href="http://cathedralkindergarten.blogspot.com/"><b>http://cathedralkindergarten.blogs
pot.com/</b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Lisa"><b>Teacher
Lisa</b></a><b> at </b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Lisa"><b>http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Lisa</b></a></div>
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Congratulations to Jennifer and Ashley. I will email you soon! :)<br />
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I think July moved a little too quickly, what about you? It can slow down now! <br />
It's a rainy day today, which we actually need so I don't mind, so I think I will do a little organizing. Really, it might happen ...<br />
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Here is a freebie for you...<br />
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They are owl birthday pencil holders. Yes, I'm still on a bit of an owl kick. Click on the pic to grab it! Enjoy! <br />
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Now, what to organize, where to start...Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-4970960700982373812012-07-18T17:38:00.002-07:002012-07-18T17:45:32.291-07:00Owls, Cheron and Random...Hi everyone! I wish I could blog more often. I have good intentions, but especially in the summer, it's just hard. I do still think about school, however. I've already seen some back to school sales, but I made myself stay away! (For at least a little longer!)<br />
I've been working on a few things for TPT. There are so many stinkin' cute owls out there, it makes me want to change my classroom theme! I finished this Owl Activity Pack today. Click on the pic to check it out on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Andrea-W">TPT</a>. <br />
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I also made a Chevron theme pack. Click on the pic below if you'd like to take a peek!<br />
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In other news, I watched The Men Tell All and I really think Sean might be the next Bachelor, after Roberto of course! I also wonder if a guy like Kalon can be for real? <br />
I wasn't feeling well earlier this week, so I was watching some of our recorded shows, and I came across one that my hubby watches. It's called Impractical Jokers. It has these 4 guy friends and they have to do really embarassing things. It was actually pretty funny. Really immature and ridiculous, but it made me laugh and that's what I needed! (I also needed some Reese's peanut butter cups. I may or may not have eaten half a bag.)<br />
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Now here is a freebie for you! I made these little owl treat labels because I'm in love with owls right now! I think they would be perfect for the beginning of the year. Click on the first picture to grab the freebie!<br />
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If you're looking for a cute back to school treat idea, Jaime and I made these last year and our kiddos loved them! Click on the picture below to go to her blog post. <br />
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The weather has been pretty crazy here in MI. Many people, including me, lost power last week because of storms. It's amazing what you take for granted! I'm working on some stuff for TPT and even though I have more time, I keep finding other things to work on. I start on one thing and then start another and another...but have yet to finish much. I'll get there! :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-13096948116855076882012-06-22T14:30:00.003-07:002012-06-22T14:30:51.756-07:00Summer, Summer Summertime!Admit it, you were just singing a little DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, weren't you? <br />
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I haven't blogged in forever! It was crazy busy at the end of the school year and this week, I've had plans every day. I have to say, I heart summer.<br />
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I'm still getting up pretty early, but it's nice to do it because I want to, not because I have to. I can work out in the morning too, and not at 5:00!<br />
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I had acupuncture yesterday and I'm still feeling totally relaxed. She gives me these ear seeds that stick on my ears for a day or 2. If I'm feeling stressed out and press them, they are supposed to help. I wish I would've had those on the last 2 days of school!<br />
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I want to work on some new projects for school this summer, but not yet. I am too busy cleaning and organizing. I'm even thinking about having a yard sale. I've never had one before. Am I crazy? Is it worth it? <br />
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I haven't started my first summer book yet, but I'll do that tonight! <a href="http://bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com/">Christina Bainbridge</a> recommended The Night Circus, and I've had it forever, but haven't gotten to read it yet. Can't wait! Any other recommendations for fun, summer reading? I hope you are enjoying your summer as much as I am!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-23927336696447446702012-05-27T17:40:00.003-07:002012-05-27T17:40:46.264-07:00We Have a Winner!The giveaway winner is...<br />
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I'm sorry that I didn't let you know sooner. Hopefully I'll be back to post again tomorrow! Jen, I will email soon! :)<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-4062485082168828302012-05-21T17:34:00.003-07:002012-05-21T19:15:28.647-07:00Learning Spots Review and Giveaway, Weeding and PigeonMy arms are sore. Did I work out? Lift weights? NO, I weeded the front yard. It looks so much better, but I can't believe how sore I am. Maybe if I do that more often I'll have the arms I've always wanted. It probably won't happen! :)<br />
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And now for the giveaway! I don't know if I ever told you, but I <3 my projector. I try not to say too much at school because not everyone has one, but I really love it. <br />
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Now I MUST tell you about Learning Spot Lessons! From the first time I tried Learning Spot lessons, I knew they were perfect for meeting the needs of my first graders. They are from Carson-Dellosa and are awesome! They are made for interactive whiteboards and they have lessons in math, language arts and science that are Common Core based! Each instructional unit includes teacher notes to help you meet the needs of all students, interactive activities, student activities and practice pages. You couldn't ask for more!!! I've tried the skip counting unit, long and short vowels, blends and digraphs and shapes. Each one was just what I needed and my first graders loved it! I love all of the practice that they provide in such a fun way.I can't wait to try some more. Fact Families and Map Skills are next on my wishlist! To take a look at Learning Spot lessons, visit this site: <a href="http://bit.ly/JLdDJs">http://bit.ly/JLdDJs</a><br />
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Would you like the chance to win not 1, but <strong><span style="font-size: large;">5</span></strong> Learning Spot lessons (Valued at $14.99 each!) + <br />
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I didn't get to post any Mother's Day project pics so here is one:<br />
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This is what the girls, (and even some boys - running the cash register), have been doing this week during play. I didn't get to get my hair straightened...maybe next week!<br />
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I don't know about you, but my kiddos have been super squirrels lately and we do not even do a countdown!!! I don't even talk about the end of the year. Honestly, it stresses me out because there is SO much to do! Here is something I just finished for the end of the school year:<br />
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It is on TPT right now! I will write again tomorrow to let you know about a giveaway that I am having, but I have to head out right now. Before I do, however, you have to check out the CUTEST $1 craft on TPT. <br />
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Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. I'll be back tomorrow with giveaway details! :)<br />
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Guess what? It really is amazing! My kiddos call it "the magic sharpener" because I put their pencils in and they come out perfect every time! They are used to standing at the class sharpener on the wall for 5 minutes only to have a pencil that still isn't sharp. They love that they can come to this sharpener, and in just a few seconds, their pencil is perfect. They really think it is magic! <br />
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If you don't have one, click on the picture above and get one right now! I promise you won't regret it and like me, you'll be wanting more than one! My teacher friends all want one for their classroom, actually everyone who uses it wants it! (Even my hubby wants one for work and he's not even a teacher!) <br />
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Thank you to all of my bloggy friends for telling me about this sharpener and thank you to Troy for creating such a "magical" product! :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-69149951993819486732012-05-03T18:04:00.000-07:002012-05-03T18:04:00.050-07:00Ahh Thursday...Leading me to my favorite day!!! I'm ready for the weekend! <br />
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We are busy learning about plants this week. We are using the plant unit from First Grade Hip, Hop Hurray and our first graders LOVE it. It is on TPT and only $3.00! If you need a plant unit, this is the one for you! I love it when I buy a unit and it's just what I'm looking for! <br />
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We did ACES, All Children Exercise Simultaneously, yesterday. We had the whole school in the cafeteria doing Just Dance 3. Oh my. I don't have a Wii, so I had never played, but I would seriously need to put it in slow motion to keep up. I was so proud when I could finally do some of the arm movements and then they started adding footwork! What? Ok, so I'm totally uncoordinated. It wasn't pretty!!! The kids LOVED it, however! <br />
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Jaime, from What's the Buzz, and I made little gifts for our first graders last year that said, "You are O-fish-ally a Second Grader!"<br />
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I'll contact you soon! Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks for your support of my friend Sara in the TPT banner contest. She didn't win, but it was fun! <br />
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Do you have time for your students to play built into the day? I call mine Discovery Time because I don't want it to be thought of as free choice. I want them to have a purpose. While they are playing, I find that I am pulling kids for an assessment or extra help. There is just not enough time in the day to do everything that I want to do!<br />
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We have a wonderful Literacy Coach in our district. (Read about her at <a href="http://whatsthebuzzinfirst.blogspot.com/">What's the Buzz in First</a> or <a href="http://newadventuresinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/">New Adventures in First Grade</a>!) She gave our K teachers this idea from another teacher about having a "seminar" during this time where you can can meet with a small group and work on skills/strategies that need extra practice. The day they told me I knew I had to do it so the next day, we had our first seminar. I called it a seminar and told the children what seminars are and why adults attend. I put up a sign-up sheet with 5 slots and it filled up right away! We reviewed /ar/, made pirate patches with paper and string and read pirate <a href="http://steppingintofirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/04/pigeon-giveaway-ends-tonight-and.html">jokes</a>. There was a lot of pirate talk going on! Before having any repeats, I wanted to have a few new seminars, so we've also had greater than/less than, (where we made alligator puppets and chose between numbers to eat), and contractions (contraction surgery). <br />
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This week we focused on r-controlled vowels in some of my small groups, so I made a little activity that my kiddos loved. We made eye patches out of paper and cord and then went around to search for -ar words by reading pirate "jokes". I called them jokes, but I made them up and they are really ridiculous! Here is one:<br />
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My friend Sara made the cutest banner for a contest that TPT is having and could use your "like" on Facebook. Click<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lessonplans#!/photo.php?fbid=3024304927762&set=o.73502446873&type=1&theater"> here</a> to like it and help her out!<br />
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<br /> </div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-64100825520415970822012-04-17T14:28:00.002-07:002012-04-17T18:30:32.237-07:00Math, Mammals, Mother's Day and a Mile-high frosting MESS!Happy Tuesday! Today was one of those days where I not only stopped for a coffee drink before work, but also after. I really needed it, but that is not a habit I want to start! (It was yummy though. Love me some Starbucks AND Tim Horton's!)<br />
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So we've been busy identifying and counting coins using <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Moneyman-Saving-the-Day-by-Helping-YOU-Count-Money">Money Man</a> to help us. Here is a little sheet that I made to help my first graders with our money unit. They keep it on their desk. My little Sam even thanked me this morning and said that it really helps her! Yay!<br />
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</div>Jaime from What's the Buzz, created the most adorable Mother's and Father's Day craftivities! They are now on TPT. I'm so lucky to work with someone so creative and I can't wait to try these with my kiddos! :) Click on the pics below to check them out.<br />
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I don't know about you, but I've eaten way too much Easter candy! Most of my faves are gluten free and oh so yummy!<br />
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My kiddos had the day off yesterday but I went to work to finish report cards. I really like the idea of trimesters and doing 3 report cards instead of quarters with 4. It seems like it would make more sense. <br />
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I had a rough weekend, found out some bad news so I was totally sad, but I know that things have to get better, so I remain positive. (Or at least I really try to... what other choice do I have? Life goes on...)<br />
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I finally saw The Hunger Games! I haven't read the books in years, so I honestly don't know exactly what was left out. I do know that I didn't love who they cast for Peeta, but Gale was a cutie! I thought they could've developed the characters more, but I realize that it is a movie and according to my hubby, it was long enough! <br />
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At our school, we decided to have Career Day every other year. So that means that it is this year. I made a little craft and writing activity and it is on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Career-Day-Craftivity-and-Writing">TPT</a>. <br />
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I also created a community helper booklet freebie. Get it here:<br />
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I hope you are having a good week, my friends!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-14967447222309976172012-03-20T18:30:00.001-07:002012-03-20T18:58:33.515-07:00Winners, Birds and Freebies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the winners of the giveaway. I'll be emailing you this week to give you more info. Congratulations! (If you can't read the print, I'm sorry it's small. Winners are Mrs. Smyth, Amy, Jen R., Kelly B., and meadowt!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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If you are learning about birds like we are for the next 2 weeks, check out this <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Learn-About-Birds-A-Mini-Non-Fiction-Unit">bird unit</a> from Jaime (What's the Buzz). It's just what you need to support a fun unit on birds! <br />
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And finally for a freebie! I gave my first graders DRA tests this week and will send home notes to let parents know their current level. Here is a copy of the notes I send home:<br />
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</div>I hope you're having a wonderful week! I just love this weather and wish it would stay this way. I'm getting so excited for The Hunger Games this weekend...I really want to go at midnight, but I will probably wait, unless the hubster would actually go for it. :) Probably not!!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-64814174896086141062012-03-15T21:34:00.000-07:002012-03-15T21:34:23.490-07:00Give it Away, Give it Away, Give it Away Now!What I got you got to give it to your mama, well not really your mama, I mean you could give them to your mama, but I'd probably give them to your readers. If you're not a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, I apologize! :)<br />
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I was at Teacher Lab the other day and the teacher that we were observing was doing a Character Study Unit. We were wondering what books she used with her lower readers, because well, some aren't quite ready yet for <em>Frog and Toad</em> or <em>Henry and Mudge</em>! <br />
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These are sets of books with the same worm character throughout. And the best part is...the kids love them, they are funny, and they can use them as part of the character study just like all of the other kids! <br />
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So, our first grade teachers ordered them right away from <a href="http://www.brandnewreaders.com/">Brand New Readers</a>! <br />
Ok, are you ready for the giveaway part? You can win a set of <em>Well Done, Worm</em>! AND a set of <em>Wow, It’s Worm! </em> But wait, it gets better! I will be giving these sets away to 5 lucky winners!!! I'm so excited! (Thank you to Jenny at Candlewick Press! So sweet and helpful!)<br />
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3. List your favorite character study books. (1 entry) (I happen to love Elephant and Piggie. I think I love them because my firsties love them so much. They crack up laughing and it makes me so happy to see them really LOVE books like that!)<br />
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Winners will be selected on Monday the 19th using Random.org. <br />
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In other news, we didn't make leprechaun traps this year. Yes, I feel super guilty, but since I'm not going to be there I didn't think it would be fair to do that to a sub. The other 1st grade teachers didn't do it either, and one of the teachers has a mom that used to be a teacher and she couldn't believe that we weren't making traps. So we were all feeling bad UNTIL Jaime found a fabulous idea on a little blog of course. It said to use styrofoam cups to make leprechaun hats and then you put them in the oven and they shrink. The next morning, the kids think the leprechaun played a trick and shrunk their hats. <br />
So we were all gung ho about this, yeah we'll do it. It'll be fun...Great. <br />
Until we thought about the styrofoam. Is it a good idea to heat it in the oven? If you google it, it warns against heating it because of dangerous toxins. So now we're not so sure about this idea. So, my other teaching partner is making mine and hopefully she had the window open! Have you ever made these?<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend! I hope it is as beautiful where you are as it has been here!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-62719027716595308432012-03-13T18:16:00.000-07:002012-03-13T18:16:12.233-07:00St. Patty's Day Candy GramsWell, I made <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-rainbows/">these cute little treats</a> for my kiddos. I know they'll be super excited! Of course they are at school and I don't have a picture right now, but they adorable and I only ate about 10 Rolos! I won't be at school on Friday, so I'm trying to get all of my St. Patty's Day stuff ready. They still have to celebrate! <br />
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If your name is Jaime or Nancy and you teach with me, do not keep reading. Unless it's Thursday...<br />
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I usually make something for my teaching buddies and friends, so I was looking around Pinterest and found this <a href="http://www.everycreativeendeavor.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-candy-gram-printable.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EveryCreativeEndeavor+%28Every+Creative+Endeavor%29">cute idea</a> for a candy gram. So I thought of some ideas for this printable:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Should we vote on it? When I was looking for candy to use, it was too funny. I might end up getting Peeps for some people. There were many more candies that were perfect for this! Think of the possibilities! (By the way, I love my teaching partners and will probably make them two. One that is funny and one that is more serious.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the way, I am having a little procedure done on Friday and anesthesia always freaks me out, so if you pray, say a little one for me! Thanks my friends! :)</div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478791220866462609.post-91968508184480500662012-03-11T20:33:00.001-07:002012-03-11T20:35:34.896-07:00Spring Forward with fish and a freebie!Well, here in MI we had to spring forward today so it really should be 9:30, but it's actually 10:30 and I should totally be in bed! It was a beautiful day today. I could get used to this weather!<br />
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Since I'm not going to bed anytime soon, I thought I'd post about some things that have been going on. <br />
We made Truffula trees and they turned out super cute and they were yummy too!<br />
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We also have been working on Deanna Jump's <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Animals-Math-and-Literacy-Fun">Ocean Animals Unit</a>. It is awesome! If you don't have it, you have to get it!<br />
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Remember this from <a href="http://whatsthebuzzinfirst.blogspot.com/">What's the Buzz?</a><br />
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Well, here is the same little girl's crab:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you tired of meaningless morning work? After looking at the Common Core, and since I'm piloting a new math series, I knew I had to make some changes. So I made the document below. I wanted my first graders to be able to read it on their own, so it is simple. I plan to make more so that my first graders have more practice explaining their thinking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Last week, we celebrated <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hip-Hop-Hurray-Its-Leap-Day-a-Mini-Unit-to-celebrate-Leap-Year">Leap Day</a> and had so much fun! Here are some pics of what we made:<br />
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We also made frog treats, played LEAPO (like Bingo) and leaped all around. So much fun! <br />
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I have more to tell you about, but like last week, I'm exhausted! So, here's a freebie that I will use this week. We are beginning time so it is time to the hour. The children match Thing 1 and Thing 2 and then finish the practice sheet. Click the picture below to check it out. (Clipart courtesy of Scrappin' Doodles)<br />
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I hope to post again soon, but now it's time to watch Once Upon a Time. Does anyone else LOVE that show?<br />
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Oh, I can't forget. Thanks so much to Jessica from <a href="http://www.applesandpapers.blogspot.com/">Apples and Papers</a> for the "Lovely Blog" award. I really appreciate it! :)<br />
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I plan to post a freebie or two this week, but right now I'm super sleepy. I'll try to post again later in the week!<br />
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To celebrate Leap Day, I'm having a sale in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Andrea-W">TPT store</a> and Jaime from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Whats-The-Buzz-In-First">What's the Buzz</a> will as well. <br />
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Check out my new Moneyman unit. My first graders love to pretend they are superheroes and so I know they'll love it when we start money soon! Click on the pic below to take a look!<br />
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Last, but not least, thank goodness for the weather forecasters at my school. I never check the weather, but I have friends who update me every hour on the hour! :) <br />
I heard that it may be dangerous to drive in the morning because of ice and the buses may not be able to make it. Another snow day in my future? Probably not, but you never know!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038902886751059498noreply@blogger.com6