tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31940728793147288022024-03-29T05:15:54.727-04:00Teaching in StripesLauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-53697440015266328122020-12-19T06:27:00.002-05:002020-12-19T06:27:35.180-05:005 Fun AND Easy Resources I'm Using During Christmas Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTtKY0Sr9hKQJYS_fZH-OGhAdow-Y37c1Lofx2C8Wq3bib9HgMmZEwP0k6pj3_MbvqUDVA5-IF8Ty7r1J8rG0DnLqd-G_0N0JgRKyVDh9HlXcgTkOA4d_loRk2GbZRDYiqREVp7Kxjde9y/s720/Slide1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTtKY0Sr9hKQJYS_fZH-OGhAdow-Y37c1Lofx2C8Wq3bib9HgMmZEwP0k6pj3_MbvqUDVA5-IF8Ty7r1J8rG0DnLqd-G_0N0JgRKyVDh9HlXcgTkOA4d_loRk2GbZRDYiqREVp7Kxjde9y/w640-h360/Slide1.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>In Pennsylvania where I live, most districts go to school the week of Christmas. Our break usually starts on the 23rd and lasts until January 2nd. The kids are excited and wild, and teachers are spent! Here are 5 engaging but easy-to-use resources that I'm using during the three days before Christmas. </p><p>1. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Ornaments-Craft-Holidays-Around-the-World-3490589?st=0b15e22faf7e36406a3c4d080759fa96" target="_blank">Christmas Glyph Ornaments</a>: These turned out so pretty when we made them last year. I love how the kids can use the embellishments to decorate their ornament however they like while also giving them some boundaries and direction. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHOSnMwkXZ_6aT_56GJj3WAlOHTN2gVlJcws7rNVvtnhyg_ETs-Nle2N-PiYIK_o0wRe_rQkscfjrMxgsVlQPyZwNTcA7qWtK2-x-_9zIg0aiE9kPLbyZiRbp2j-N35atFpF_nMoaPnO3/s828/IMG_709779AF49B2-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="828" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHOSnMwkXZ_6aT_56GJj3WAlOHTN2gVlJcws7rNVvtnhyg_ETs-Nle2N-PiYIK_o0wRe_rQkscfjrMxgsVlQPyZwNTcA7qWtK2-x-_9zIg0aiE9kPLbyZiRbp2j-N35atFpF_nMoaPnO3/w400-h396/IMG_709779AF49B2-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>2.<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Christmas-Tree-Craftivity-Christmas-Math-Craft-6341190" target="_blank"> Place Value Christmas Trees</a>: This a printable craftivity that makes a perfect review of place value concepts. It's very easy to differentiate for your kids. I also have a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Christmas-Wreath-Craftivity-Christmas-Math-Craft-6341210" target="_blank">Place Value Christmas Wreath Craftivity</a> that's very similar and less time-consuming. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2Bv8BLt3O-CUcPiTMksZuvUGM68y1qgK7_47A1GiZ9dUzbUgz5Ug_sA2n1-rTj3NDow50wPwM2gyKr-1iEVQCxMZQBUNNP6kkufy5Z9DL4cpd9Q7OZ4gGQBJLQzD0UsLSurviujvT4a_/s2048/IMG_1662_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2Bv8BLt3O-CUcPiTMksZuvUGM68y1qgK7_47A1GiZ9dUzbUgz5Ug_sA2n1-rTj3NDow50wPwM2gyKr-1iEVQCxMZQBUNNP6kkufy5Z9DL4cpd9Q7OZ4gGQBJLQzD0UsLSurviujvT4a_/w400-h400/IMG_1662_jpg.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>3. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Memory-10-Virtual-Rooms-Questions-Morning-Meetings-Brain-Breaks-6243012" target="_blank">December Memory</a>: I love The Sassy Apple's monthly memory games. I use them in the few minutes before lunch or special, and I've also used them during indoor recess. They're great for vocabulary and a little friendly competition. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO6j6Lou3uM1Tr5H7t9HkmITXo6XKIzTgIR1szPE7W2qfRJ92g6ly02LWTIdewSgcR8vz_TLVcZ-VtcOxw7k3sFWPkoZTVbfSXqq4sglGzg9Lsz9yZivQrbmqDauncrUhHAJ2mdXhi_z9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO6j6Lou3uM1Tr5H7t9HkmITXo6XKIzTgIR1szPE7W2qfRJ92g6ly02LWTIdewSgcR8vz_TLVcZ-VtcOxw7k3sFWPkoZTVbfSXqq4sglGzg9Lsz9yZivQrbmqDauncrUhHAJ2mdXhi_z9/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>4. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Reindeer-Activities-FREE-965160">Reindeer Activities</a>: This is such a cute freebie! I love the different word work and writing options, but my favorite is the reindeer craft. It is adorable! We will also make <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reindeer-Food-Freebie-2926111?st=9943cebd7e140eeddf1f5ce1136cd649">reindeer food</a>, which is always a huge hit. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5JIW4pQfD_upSCXbgC0dcIwKUh3d-S7m-jT_Vdlk_1Xus1dK307cjfnYTA7TjIfoq1_kRdAk1H_bGTQsVEUXp4NeQibokftU3rSHvKQ2_YRDdIuTIN_Zi8vknEki_b1b-Hl2q1gjqM4_/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="295" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5JIW4pQfD_upSCXbgC0dcIwKUh3d-S7m-jT_Vdlk_1Xus1dK307cjfnYTA7TjIfoq1_kRdAk1H_bGTQsVEUXp4NeQibokftU3rSHvKQ2_YRDdIuTIN_Zi8vknEki_b1b-Hl2q1gjqM4_/w337-h400/image.png" width="337" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p>5. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-STEM-Challenge-Freebie-Winter-STEM-Freebie-3532126" target="_blank">December Cup Stacking STEM Challenge</a>: FUN but a little noisy! That's okay! It's a noisy week. To cut down on touching, I'll give each kid their own set of Dixie cups and pompoms. This one is also a freebie. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-6jAhnps8LWApX6MOErBbmerdTo5UDKpfpKy3lPmGnujJSBy4sX25NYFNFzcQuTnnaOuMHql8H4Mr-uzQdP2oDBA_-5a2Ovlpzjv1BZUIvWVBnc5oQNxTpmGahNELhGrM_-mOjracD7D/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-6jAhnps8LWApX6MOErBbmerdTo5UDKpfpKy3lPmGnujJSBy4sX25NYFNFzcQuTnnaOuMHql8H4Mr-uzQdP2oDBA_-5a2Ovlpzjv1BZUIvWVBnc5oQNxTpmGahNELhGrM_-mOjracD7D/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div>If you're teaching this week, too, good luck! It's a wild one! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSm6Qj0HySYD_MO1AmUZQSGSECbYKNSaDEHDLqMLv2d0ZCTf5CVPaxthI2pmyZxd3AmZYVpH-pj9OGfpwJMKxLVAb11A4SK-f8QuWMX-g5exsNPAJrmi6zjKgj3qKmbQSTpdiIlrIF_3U/s1200/Slide1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSm6Qj0HySYD_MO1AmUZQSGSECbYKNSaDEHDLqMLv2d0ZCTf5CVPaxthI2pmyZxd3AmZYVpH-pj9OGfpwJMKxLVAb11A4SK-f8QuWMX-g5exsNPAJrmi6zjKgj3qKmbQSTpdiIlrIF_3U/w240-h400/Slide1.png" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-70480363632894549782020-06-13T15:40:00.001-04:002020-06-13T15:40:47.606-04:00This is Why You Need to Start Using Morning Bins in Your Classroom!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year, I began starting our day with morning bins as a paperless replacement for morning work. It has been such a great move, and I wanted to quickly share why I love them and what I use.<br />
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<li>Morning bins encourage creativity and socialization- two things our kids need every day! I love to see them building, creating, and playing games together. They learn to share, to communicate, and to think outside the box. I often see them using the materials differently than the intended use, and that's okay. The opportunity to explore new things is SO good for them! </li>
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<li>You can include materials to review content. I often put math games in a tub for students to play. They're games that we've already played in class, so I don't need to reteach them. There's always someone at the table who remembers how to play. Include the dice, spinners, etc. </li>
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<li>They can be as involved or as simple as you want. Work with your students' needs and interests. This crew of mine this year loves to build and play with Play Doh, so I've gravitated toward different materials to address their interests. Last year's crew loved puzzles and card games. </li>
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<li>You can use the time to do what you need to do- check in with kids, paperwork, attendance, last minute planning🙋, and you don't have to stop to explain morning work over and over. </li>
<li>Morning bins are really easy to clean up and keep organized. I use plastic shoe box-style containers from Target to organize my materials. They have lids and can stack easily. I store them in our cubbies. The kids know where everything is located and can independently get out and put away all materials. </li>
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<li>You can do seasonal activities without taking away from core curriculum. After holidays, I often pick up the foam craft kits at Michael's to use the following school year in morning bins. I can easily add simple seasonal elements to bins I already have to make a brand new and exciting bin. Play Doh example: In December, I make the Play Doh bin into a cookie-making bin. I put out white, tan, and brown play dough. I added in small rolling pins, cookie cutters, and pony beads (sprinkles). I can easily change out the colors and tools for different themes. </li>
<li>You can just use stuff that you have around your classroom, or you can buy things. I use a mix of both. I use classroom requisition money, Scholastic bonus points, yard sales, and Target dollar bins/Dollar Tree for most of my things. I also use a ton of stuff from my math closet. <a href="https://teachinginstripes.blogspot.com/2020/06/50-great-ideas-for-morning-bins-for-2nd.html" target="_blank">In this post, you can see 50 things that I love using in my morning bins</a>. </li>
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It truly is such a great way to start the day. I have about 25 minutes from the time kids start arriving until we start our ELA block, but it works just as well if you only have 10 minutes. It's stress-free and really sets a nice tone for the day. I love not having the mess with morning work papers and getting kids caught up on missing papers. Try it! I think you'll love them.</div>
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Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-29312404281926842682020-06-08T10:15:00.001-04:002020-06-08T10:15:27.664-04:0050 Great Ideas for Morning Bins for 2nd Graders<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Last year, I began starting our day with morning bins as a paperless replacement for morning work. I love the versatility morning bins. You can get as complicated or simple as you want. I try really hard to use materials that I already have in my classroom.<br />
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Below I've listed over 50 ideas for you, most of which I've used in my bins for my 2nd graders. I'll add links where I can. Great places to find morning bin fillers- Amazon, Target Dollar Spot, Dollar Tree, your math closet, Michael's, yard sales. </div>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHQF6MG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&ascsub&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=ee4e54e6617e0cb19b2961ea4d6b933d&language=en_US" target="_blank">LEGOS</a>- I have a big bin of LEGOS, and I try to find them at yard sales. Yard sales are great places to find a lot of things for morning bins. I will also say that the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQGTGRX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07NQGTGRX&pd_rd_w=6gSry&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=7ZgFu&pf_rd_r=14WV7YJQDXK83898H65M&pd_rd_r=7c02dfee-ada0-42f2-aa30-0748f87b4429&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTEpNMU9YTEJSWElLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzk0ODM3MTVHNlNLMTA5SDJIUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODYxMjQyM0Q2QzA3TkgzVzZXNSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=9a600995d2a62b346c78c87afe967df5&language=en_US" target="_blank">off-brand</a> of LEGO-style building blocks is just fine for morning bins. They're a great budget-friendly option. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/VIAHART-Interlocking-Educational-Alternative-Childrens/dp/B00N7CD4BK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=brain+flakes&qid=1591046676&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGS0tSUUlHQzUyVEImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3MzU1ODAzVEtPR1RTQjlXNTYxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NDE3NjJTNlFENkxIQkdKNUsmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=74496b8e5d4e63c970a1d6ea4a95472d&language=en_US" target="_blank">Brain Flakes</a>- You can often find a variety of these at the Dollar Tree. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/MindWare-KEVA-Cutouts/dp/B07KB3WWZF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1OYQZ8PYSP865&dchild=1&keywords=keva+planks&qid=1591052863&sprefix=keva+planls,aps,164&sr=8-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=235588ee8219f5c99cfd98552945a732&language=en_US" target="_blank">Keva planks</a>- So, these are expensive, but Highlights magazine has a set in their classroom rewards catalog, and I've ordered two sets of those for free. Check those out, for sure. The <a href="https://www.highlights.com/classroom" target="_blank">rewards program</a> is free and has lots of great stuff. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PicassoTiles-Construction-Inspirational-Recreational-Conventional/dp/B00AU56C5W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=magnatiles&qid=1591046321&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=a0a317ef9b3cb5dd59c18e7f9d2ecc22&language=en_US" target="_blank">Magnatiles/ PicassoTiles</a>- These are an investment but so, so good. I think they're great for building 3-D shapes during a geometry unit, so I can justify the cost. I have yet to meet a kid who doesn't like building with magnatiles. Picasso Tiles are less expensive and just as great. I have a set at home and at school. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/CZONG-Stencils-Different-Imaginative-Childrens/dp/B07V3SHX6L/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=kids+stencils&qid=1591045779&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=5766e42a847758ba48b8765676fe0c39&language=en_US" target="_blank">STEM straws</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Building-Educational-Stacking-Non-Toxic/dp/B07BSV1DSH/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=magnet+toys&qid=1591046418&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=1a6148425559f9f0604d31693460c7ad&language=en_US" target="_blank">magnetic sticks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Tumble-Magnetic-Marble/dp/B00S2XPFVQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=magnetic+marble+run&qid=1591046568&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExM1JES0FLMUZNQ1JRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjYxMTY3MkdGR1dYTEVRQ0xITCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTAwNjQ0MklUN0o2M1JOTTRFMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=18a370de2ebb1e953f21c2327a66cd5b&language=en_US" target="_blank">Tumble Trax magnetic marble run</a>- These is so fun! They're one of the kids favorite items. Also, I have a two sets for bigger runs. The kids love building tracks on the whiteboard. They come up with such clever ideas. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PLUS-600-Piece-Basic-Assortment/dp/B0080OJ6K8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=plus+plus+blocks&qid=1591046782&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=2bd34eb5d64d905831ce2b33534784ef&language=en_US" target="_blank">PlusPlus/hashtag blocks</a> -Some people are lucky and find these in the Target bins. I've never found them. I have a big set of mixed blocks, but there are lots of different sets available. These are an alternative to LEGOS. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kid-KNEX-Builders-Preschool-Educational/dp/B06Y4BC95L/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Knex&qid=1591137577&sr=8-24&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=ca20ff16a608e35649fc629245eee6a4&language=en_US" target="_blank">Kid K'nex</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Interlox/dp/B003DSBDRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Interlox&qid=1591281741&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=fe47ed59341c7cda209f6f94b5c47a97&language=en_US" target="_blank">Interlox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HapiSimi-Interlocking-Building-Blocks-Educational/dp/B07CGYWB1M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=35X8L5GGW0HBT&dchild=1&keywords=stem+2nd+grade&qid=1591301242&sprefix=stem+2n,aps,167&sr=8-22&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=9806a8823e34ebedfbba3d518b15ba19&language=en_US" target="_blank">Snowflake Disks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PicassoTiles-Educational-Development-Preschool-Kindergarten/dp/B07QHFHT3T/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Bristle+blocks&qid=1591555554&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOERLS1ZWTlZVT1ZKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQ0NzIyRFNDSzVaTFhDSko5JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NjQ2MzFRT0JHTVZCQ0FWN0kmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=94fd16be8e1bef5a23a64ba1e1f48bf9&language=en_US" target="_blank">Bristle Blocks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marble-Genius-Run-Super-Set/dp/B01BEPHH4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=marble+run&qid=1591056742&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNUdBTVJWTVlCVzcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjgzNzk5M1RRTkFPUFNFU0YwTiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQyMjQ4M1I2N1hVTEUzTDFHNSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=67f1285cddaa5efd7ef35602cac7f61d&language=en_US" target="_blank">marble run</a>- This is a tough one to store in a small bin, but it's a great small group activity. I see these at yard sales. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hoyle-Kids-Pack-Games-artwork/dp/B00127UYRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1N5XNP4UK6X6A&dchild=1&keywords=card+games+for+kids&qid=1591053426&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=card+games,toys-and-games,225&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=2d3309c8d6caccd1abe143daf293eda1&language=en_US" target="_blank">basic card games- Go Fish, Old Maid, etc. </a> - Ask for donations for these! So many families have games that they aren't playing anymore. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXYVFYO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&ascsub&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=1824cf3bf25cd74c7f9bcc8882503b08&language=en_US" target="_blank">dominoes</a>- Get the foam dominoes! Your ears will thank you. I got a set from the Highlights magazine prize magazine a few years ago, and they've held up great. </li>
<li>puzzles- The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=kids+ravensburger+puzzles&crid=IKZZ0RGDQC3H&sprefix=kids+Ravens,aps,156&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11&linkCode=ll2&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=875fd2718983f05635eb95e48dfb2faa&language=en_US" target="_blank">Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles</a> are my favorite! The designs and colors are great. Puzzles are one of those things that kids rarely do anymore, but they always love them. I always break them out when see that my crew is needing more opportunities for teamwork and communication. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Games-Official-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B07P6MZPK3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07P6MZPK3&pd_rd_r=cdfa7869-2930-4c69-a83f-ff13d8b98f88&pd_rd_w=aWycv&pd_rd_wg=wwT1L&pf_rd_p=4e3f7fc3-00c8-46a6-a4db-8457e6319578&pf_rd_r=TCEQ6FFQ9TZZ2E1CKHRQ&psc=1&refRID=TCEQ6FFQ9TZZ2E1CKHRQ&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=92e39b6f58561fe78e00a50446858944&language=en_US" target="_blank">Uno</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dos-Card-Game-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B07DWNBLTJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=dos&qid=1591138408&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=35658753e409a08a7dbf9005dfdd3742&language=en_US" target="_blank"> Dos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/University-Games-Pizza-Party-Frantic/dp/B07SRD8JJF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=pizza+card+game&qid=1591198687&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=45808e374ffa9e26af5863cebf9c8228&language=en_US" target="_blank">Pizza Party dice game</a>- This is a really cute, fast game. It's really only for 2-3 players and uses the included dice and cards. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Tricky-Triangle-Game-Toy/dp/B005PZ3XXQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3KR82LQWQGVRK&dchild=1&keywords=triangle+peg+game&qid=1591198795&sprefix=triangle+peg+,aps,160&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=a9e2fbe20b0278e6b405771c9d91f828&language=en_US" target="_blank">Tricky Triangle</a> peg game</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/PlayMonster-6912-Farkle-Flip/dp/B007EVA3KA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=fact+flip+game&qid=1591555860&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=340c3dbc86d0947c2f15cf27c9a38212&language=en_US" target="_blank">Farkle Flip</a>- Just like the dice game but with cards, which make a great visual for kids. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/CapsA-Finger-Football-Family-Soccer/dp/B081YR7XCS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=finger+soccer&qid=1591281944&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=7202d21d971b25b418004b5b199dc065&language=en_US" target="_blank">finger soccer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-3023-Kanoodle-Extreme/dp/B00THLMIHG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Kanoodle&qid=1591556242&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMEdUSU9SM0VRSEhHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTcyMzEyMTBHUUJZTUxNNFhNWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODAwOTIwU1NHVUpRWE1BUjdKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=5a8d86ab1ce5f816989b57c05f79c7b5&language=en_US" target="_blank">Kanoodle</a>- This is a great 3-D puzzle game. It includes a bunch of puzzle cards and is perfect for students to work on spatial relationships. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/GAMELAND-Decks-Premium-Playing-Cards/dp/B082TZFRTT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=playing+cards&qid=1591556077&sr=8-18-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVUQyTDFZTTMzSU4zJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzM1MTUxQ0g4QVRJMThER0VLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwNDY5NzczN0s0MjRQUDAySjZPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=a6b40a091eee6145315606e431f9dc6b&language=en_US" target="_blank">decks of playing cards</a>- There are SO many things that kids can do with cards. I use them in math all of the time. I like to give kids the freedom to do what they wish with the cards, whether it be playing a game or building. </li>
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<li>Play Doh- If you spend $10 on morning bins, please spend it on Play Doh...or have families make it and send it in. Second graders love Play Doh, and it's so versatile. I laminate construction paper for the kids to use as mats. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-E2542AF1-Play-Date-Party-Crate/dp/B07668JGQ5/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Play+doh+cutters&qid=1591198543&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=eef110e1e82d551415695ad518e26908&language=en_US" target="_blank">Play Doh Accessories/Cutters</a>- Plastic silverware, cookie cutters, kids' kitchen tools, and sand molds are all great options here. I try to add seasonal items to the Play Doh bin- cookie cutters, rolling pin, pony bead sprinkles at Christmastime, shades of blue and white, snowflake cutters, and pipe cleaners in the winter, you get the idea. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Sand-Mixing-Molding-Creating/dp/B07GTDRNKD/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=16OV28SL8WCB9&dchild=1&keywords=kinetic+sand&qid=1591056439&sprefix=Kinetic,aps,172&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=9c4f1d59265c4d06f9cef878f8e30620&language=en_US" target="_blank">Kinetic Sand</a>- You might find yourself playing with the kinetic sand right beside the kids. It's so relaxing. I give them small trays to put the sand on, and then I also add the Play Doh accessories to the tub. </li>
<li>Pompoms with scoops, cups, and plastic tweezers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Impresa-Products-Stretchy-Phthalate-Latex-Free/dp/B01LBSZQ3U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ascsub&crid=2DES4FUSL0T5C&cv_ct_cx=plastic+tweezers+for+kids&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.b3aee512-c3c7-401a-a84a-4827ee56f439.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source&dchild=1&keywords=plastic+tweezers+for+kids&pd_rd_i=B01LBSZQ3U&pd_rd_r=b9c0717f-d49a-471a-9d0c-911b41379224&pd_rd_w=mBe5q&pd_rd_wg=KAdSm&pf_rd_p=cfb8425e-590e-436e-8f8b-e7ed672784e6&pf_rd_r=ZX23P3KMFY99Y00D045M&qid=1591137398&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=plastic+tweezers,arts-crafts,151&sr=1-1-72d6bf18-a4db-4490-a794-9cd9552ac58d&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=45f3afa0699d16392811c7468832b1c3&language=en_US" target="_blank">Fidgets</a>: A few times a year I borrow some of these from our instructional support department to try out with different students. By putting them in the morning bins, I can see what they gravitate toward and like without calling attention to specific students. </li>
<li>Rocks, fossils, feathers, sea shells, etc with little <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magnifier-Magnifying-Classroom-Observation-IRCHLYN/dp/B07S3PP73G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=WI8ILZTTW0VE&dchild=1&keywords=mini+magnifying+glasses+for+kids&qid=1591138656&sprefix=mini+magnifying,aps,164&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTDdOWDYxNjlSSUxBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQ2NjE2MjBRM1hTUko3SldWQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjU1NjI1MlJPQU9EUTUzR05ENCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=680d9403fe91483e7a5458b5879f61a5&language=en_US" target="_blank">magnifying glasses</a>: If your school is ever getting rid of old science kits, go through them and grab stuff for your morning tubs. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/KINFAYV-Hairband-Necklace-Creativity-Christmas/dp/B07X6T4NB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=pop+beads&qid=1591045679&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=f4b7c79700f39c106076b600076cae75&language=en_US" target="_blank">Popbeads </a>- I had Popbeads as a kid and got my daughter a set, and she loved them. I bought another set for school, and the kids really love them, even the boys. </li>
<li>construction paper scraps, hole punch, and yarn</li>
<li>pipe cleaners and beads- specifically <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Babe-Silicone-Teething-Chewable/dp/B07S1WC5YN/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=12mm+letter+beads&qid=1591056141&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=75b8503a2cffb9830f1b4aaeaf91ed89&language=en_US" target="_blank">letter beads</a> and pony beads</li>
<li>foam craft kits- I shop for these at Michael's after the holidays for the following year. You can get class sets for 70% off, which ends up being less than $5. </li>
<li>coloring books/pages and Twisty crayons- The twisty crayons are special, and they LOVE them! I make a big deal about them being special, and the kids treat them nicely. </li>
<li>dicut shapes, doilies, and stickers to make cards around the holidays- Does your school stick have a dicut machine? I feel like ours rarely gets used anymore, but the kids love those shapes! </li>
<li>watercolor paints and paper</li>
<li>drawing books and paper- I borrow drawing books from the school library, and the kids love them. </li>
<li>stamps, ink pads, and paper</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hand2mind-Alphabet-Linking-Building-Reading/dp/B075H4MH25/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=letter+cubes&qid=1591137831&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=b2f23af3cf8f3502fda51a491a64729a&language=en_US" target="_blank">letter cubes</a>- You can buy these pre-made, or if you have a huge amount of Unifix cubes, you can easily make your own. I try to grab extra Unifix cubes if I see them on the discard tables in the faculty room. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Double-Bananagrams-Game-Set-tiles/dp/B001THPVA2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2K33Y99AWDSMC&dchild=1&keywords=bananagrams&qid=1591053354&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=bana,toys-and-games,176&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=74e575bd2e711bfb44cebf5f63f5aba3&language=en_US" target="_blank">Bananagrams</a>- Bananagrams is so good! It's like Scrabble without the board. It's versatile and easy to clean up. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=phonics+dominoes&crid=2E2QUM0IHF7EJ&sprefix=phonics+domin,arts-crafts,167&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13&linkCode=ll2&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=7cddd9f57ec02d0b11f0c004f8511a4d&language=en_US" target="_blank">phonics dominoes</a>- I have the digraph and blend dominoes in my room, and I'd like to add the compound word set. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-In-Stripes/Category/Found-It-Sight-Word-Games-440578" target="_blank">Found It! sight word games</a>- Found It! is a sight word game that I created for my students. It's fast and fun. Students just need the deck of Found It! cards. I have a set for each Dolch list, so you can differentiate. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Squiggle-Stories-Creative-Writing-Journal-and-Printables-243694" target="_blank">Squiggle Stories</a>- This is another activity that I created. Students use a squiggle in the illustration box to create whatever they want, and then they write a story about it. It's fun to see how different kids use the same squiggle. </li>
<li>Mad Libs</li>
<li>seasonal stationary and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/American-Greetings-Rainbow-Envelopes-100-Count/dp/B075CKVG44/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=stationary+for+kids&qid=1591559776&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=e6d73bc4502b277530153c0adab342b7&language=en_US" target="_blank">envelopes </a>- I save envelopes from junk mail and ask my families to do the same thing. When we have a specific purpose for writing, I'll put out the colorful, fancy envelopes for them. </li>
<li>blank cards and notecards- One of my hacks is to have my friends and family save cards that they receive, and then I chop off the part with writing. The kids write on the blank side. Super easy way to reuse cards that would end up in the garbage can. </li>
<li>magnetic letters</li>
<li>fact flashcards- Target often has these sets of flashcards on different topics, and they all have interesting facts on them. I have space, dinosaurs, states, and presidents. They're a dollar a pack, and the kids like them. </li>
<li>mini white boards and colorful Expo markers- My students each have a black marker, so they love when the colorful markers come out. I have a set of mini dry erase boards that are about the size of a small sentence strip. I can't find them to link them, but they're awesome! I use them in guided reading a lot but like to put them in morning bins a few times a year. </li>
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<li>printable math games- Pick games that you've played before. I love this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-2nd-Grade-Math-Games-No-Prep-Bundle-3114335" target="_blank">bundle of math games</a> from Games 4 Gains a few years ago, and they're perfect. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Wooden-Pattern-Concepts/dp/B000F8T8U0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000F8T8U0&pd_rd_r=17db9618-b814-4629-a5c4-4224cbe610d6&pd_rd_w=UUCFu&pd_rd_wg=OKNTa&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=VTQ2HKBKB80D98HHMRGS&psc=1&refRID=VTQ2HKBKB80D98HHMRGS&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=55f9b502e9fef76f6e98198fae5a6587&language=en_US" target="_blank">pattern blocks</a></li>
<li>geoboards and rubberbands</li>
<li>flashcards and task cards- I have flashcards and task cards for pretty much every math unit. I try to put them in the bins toward the end of the unit when we're reviewing. </li>
<li>pattern links- To be fair, I kind of hate these! BUT the kids love them. They love to make ropes and patterns and whatever their little minds conjure up. I just hate untangling them. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hand2mind-Money-Plastic-Coins-Storage/dp/B06XGBHZHK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=classroom+money&qid=1591569314&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=f7f0ef42210b5b367f5f3f5f660b4a97&language=en_US" target="_blank">play money</a>- They love the play money. If you have money task cards, toss those in, too. My own kids have a play cash register, and I always bring it into school around our money unit. Students LOVE playing with this. </li>
<li>base ten and Cuisenaire rods- They love to build with these. Again, if you have some task cards for base ten blocks, toss them in with the blocks. </li>
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<li>index cards, tape, and hole punch</li>
<li>straws of various sizes and modeling clay or Play Doh</li>
<li>foam balls and toothpicks- I love those small foam balls that are out around the holidays. They're usually sparkly and so fun. They're usually with the vase fillers at Dollar Tree or Michael's. </li>
<li>popsicle sticks with Velcro dots- They get so creative with these! The sticks are a great job for a volunteer to make for you. </li>
<li>cardboard tubes- Collect them from paper towels, toilet paper, mailers, etc. They're fun to build with and even use with paint. </li>
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I hope this gives you some good ideas for your own morning bins. If you have any more great ideas, please leave me a comment below. I'm always looking for new ideas. You don't have to spend a ton of money! Look around your classroom. You probably have a lot of great stuff available that your students don't have the opportunity to use regularly. I also ask for donations, shop the sales, and use some of my requisition money each year to buy a few new things. Thanks for reading!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am a firm believer that almost any content can be turned into a game, and games are a pretty sure way to get and keep kids engaged. In my classroom, I like having games available to my students to use during the Word Work portion of reading workshop/ Daily 5. I wanted to share the fan-favorite 5 sight word games from my 2nd grade classroom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dolch-Sight-Word-Card-Game-Bundle-Found-It-5600333" target="_blank">Found It!</a></b></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This game is so fun! It's just like the kids' game Spot It, but each set of cards has sight words on it. The object of the game is to be the first player to find a sight word match between their card and the card on the top of the deck. The sets or deck are organized by Dolch list, which I love for differentiating. My students really like this game, and it's easy enough for students of all ability levels to play. No technology involved, just the game cards. It's perfect for 2-4 players. Sometimes I even use this game as a warm up for guided reading. I keep my card decks stored in those little photo boxes from Michaels that everyone loves. I love that the cards are color coded and labeled by set. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Second-Grade-Sight-Word-Card-Game-4295425" target="_blank">Sight Word UNO</a> </span></h2>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is such a good one, too, because most kids are already familiar with the game UNO. Instead of number, students match sight words or colors until someone has used all of their cards. It takes a while. I actually have the deck split into two decks so that two groups can play at once. It's a great game for 3-5 players. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The thing I like about Bananagrams is their versatility and the nice little pouch that they come in. Bananagrams is like a crossword puzzle. I teach my students to play by using their sight words or our vocabulary words as a guide. <span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">In this fun and fast word game, speed wins, not points. Students race to build joined-up words using all of their letter tiles. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">When any player uses all of their letters, they shout 'peel!' and every player takes on a new tile - meaning everyone has to quickly rebuild their word grid! It can get pretty competitive, and I feel like it's a great game for my higher kids. It's best for groups of 3-6 kids. I also have <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bananagrams-First-Multi-Award-Winning-Spelling/dp/B01G52QSU2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=OKW43ML01YF4&dchild=1&keywords=bananagrams+for+kids&qid=1590073872&sprefix=bananagrams+,aps,200&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=d2339fcf529039afc63cfdae8c5cb365&language=en_US" target="_blank">Bananagrams, Jr. (My First Bananagrams)</a>, and I love that this version has blends, digraphs, and vowel teams together. Perfect! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">These are great and a favorite in my classroom every year. Students build as many words as possible, being the first to use all of their tiles. I pull this one out when I start working on digraphs and blends in our phonics program. This is also a great warm up activity for guided reading. Dominoes works best for group 2-4 kids. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">My students each have a bag of sight words that we add to during our phonics lessons each week. This makes it so easy for them to play Memory with 2 people. If they have 3 or 4 people in their game, they can play go fish with their phonics cards. They write their initials on each card, so they're easy to split up and put away when the game is finished. This is a true no-prep game for me. The kids are in charge of their cards and keep them in their book boxes. I teach them how to play, although most already know. They end up playing this a lot as a fast finisher choice, in addition to playing during Reading Workshop. </span></span><br />
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Isn't Field Day one of the most fun days of the school year? I love it. I love being outside all day, I love the squeals, and I love the friendly competition.<br />
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One thing I don't love about field day is the grumpies that come with kids who don't win or get their way. Field Day is a perfect time to teach about the idea of Think Win-Win, which is one of the Leader in Me's <a href="https://www.leaderinme.org/the-7-habits-of-happy-kids/" target="_blank">7 Habits of Happy Kids</a>. The idea is to become a problem solver and come up with a solution that benefits all people involved.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evies-Field-Day-More-than/dp/1733035907/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=PZDCO82PCHEI&dchild=1&keywords=evie%27s+field+day&qid=1588509941&sprefix=Evie%27s+,aps,144&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=d47aa2dbe4cb1b68d763fdf20cad1d6c&language=en_US" target="_blank">Evie's Field Day: More Than One Way to Win </a>by Claire Annettte Noland (Cardinal Press) is a terrific mentor text for teaching Think Win-Win. In the story, Evie is ready to win it all at her school's field day. She can't wait to add her to collection of medals and ribbons. Things don't quite go her way at each field day event. However, toward the end of the story, Evie becomes a different type of winner when she helps a baby bird. Evie helps solves a problem She discovers that there are different types of winning. I LOVE this!<br />
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I did a simple read aloud, and then my anchor chart below. I had students work in pairs after the read aloud to write a sentence or two on a sticky note about how Evie used Think Win-Win during her field day. You can <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f605-tC1nJNxahYU8aKUMd4FZpUEJOIH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">download the anchor chart here</a>.<br />
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This was such a great lesson for some of my students who just have to win everything. I also liked discussing how winning is an attitude and more than just coming in first place. Being a good sport is better than being the fastest, strongest, etc. The book has excellent discussion points for good sportsmanship right in the back.<br />
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The anchor chart is also available as a <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1A0E8xFu5nwdwCHIMQgttGyfm0xeFHNSRiJMUN08aKAg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">free Google Slide</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evies-Field-Day-More-than/dp/1733035907/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=PZDCO82PCHEI&dchild=1&keywords=evie%27s+field+day&qid=1588509941&sprefix=Evie%27s+,aps,144&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=teacinstri-20&linkId=d47aa2dbe4cb1b68d763fdf20cad1d6c&language=en_US" target="_blank">Evie's Field Day is available on Kindle</a> and hard cover. It would be perfect to share with students during their would-have-been field day week this year.<br />
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In my second grade curriculum, readers are required to create a visualization drawing from a specified piece of text, and then label the visualization with key words from the text. Simple enough, but so many were still not getting it. So this is what I did...<br />
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I gave my students a simple<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z4ZTdFvSmNuwX12bxqCAw86e4ymk7QwY/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> non-fiction passage</a> about the animal called an <i>okapi</i> (which you can download here or by clicking on the photo below). I chose an animal that I knew my students wouldn't be familiar with prior to reading. This would ensure that they weren't relying simply on prior knowledge. <b>We read the text together, and discussed it</b>. I projected the text, using think-alouds to identify key words and interesting facts. <br />
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Next, students <b>reread the text to themselves</b> (or with me in a small group). After reading, students <b>drew their visualizations</b>. <br />
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Finally, they cut apart the text to <b>label pieces of their visualization</b>. Students had to find <b>text details</b> and glue them onto their drawings to label the parts of the drawings. This reinforced identifying important details and held students accountable for the contents of their visualization. I required my students to label at least 5 parts of their illustration using text details. They did a fabulous job! Take a look at some of these examples!<br />
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After we finished, students compared visualizations with the other members of their table groups. They found out that they had a lot of the same things drawn and labeled. Lightbulb moment! They were similar because they were using text details and finding important information! Win-win! It was a pretty simple lesson, but it hit two important reading skills at once. <br />
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What's your favorite way to teach visualization and/or identification of important text details? I'm always looking for new ideas. <br />
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<br />Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-26897754570174804222020-03-17T18:38:00.003-04:002020-05-24T14:12:50.758-04:00Everything You Need to Teach About Germs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite units to teach is Germs. I really love teaching any health unit, but germs is such a relatable unit for our kids. It's perfect to teach at any time of the year, but especially during cold and flu season.<br />
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I use a lot of <a href="https://jr.brainpop.com/" target="_blank">Brain Pop, Jr. videos</a>, picture books, and a few paper resources in my unit. I also have a couple of hands-on, fun activities to add in when we have some extra time.<br />
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My favorite <b>germ books</b> are:<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/39XwnrM" target="_blank">A Germ's Journey</a> by Thom Rooke, MD<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2x2pW8e" target="_blank">Sick Simon</a> by Dan Kroll<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/3d24WiA" target="_blank">Do Not Lick This Book</a> by Idan Ben-Barak<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/38WYtlV" target="_blank">Blow Your Nose, Big Bad Wolf</a> by Steve Smallman<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2Qk7XRs" target="_blank">Germs Make Me Sick!</a> by Melvin Berger<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2vpkjRa" target="_blank">The Bacteria Book</a> by Steve Mould<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/33rh5cm" target="_blank">Achoo! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Germs</a> by Trudee Romanek<br />
There are a lot of really good ones. I have them all linked on my <a href="https://amzn.to/3d3JUAf" target="_blank">Amazon page</a> for you.<br />
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One my favorite activities to do is a <b>germ experiment to model the importance of washing with soap and water</b>. Get out the glitter and lotion for this one.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TJJNsUmDQ0" target="_blank">This</a> is basically what I do:<br />
1- Put lotion and glitter (germs) on everyone's hands.<br />
2- Have them all shake hands, give high fives, share pencils, etc. This shows the spread of germs.<br />
3- Try washing with just water and shaking dry.<br />
4- Wash with soap, water, and dry with a paper towel.<br />
You'll model how to wash hands properly and how easily germs are spread. It's easy, and the kids always really like it.<br />
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Another one of my favorite activities is to make <b>germ models</b> out of Play Doh or modeling clay. I have them pull up pictures of germs on the iPads, and then choose one to model their germ after. You can even have the kids do a little bit of writing about that particular germ. Is it a bacteria? Is it a virus? What symptoms does it cause? Add a little bit of whimsy by adding some googly eyes.<br />
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Another crafty idea is to make <b>blow painted germs</b> and then have the students write facts about germs or specifically bacteria/viruses. Blow painting is so fun, and most of the students will have never done this before. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o5zT1_aKf8" target="_blank">Here's a video</a> to model it.<br />
You'll need: tempera paint, water, straws (1 per student), cups, and white construction paper (1 per student).<br />
1- Add tempera paint to a cup, and mix in about 2 tablespoons of water. I'm not exact about this. The consistency needs to be thin enough to pick up and blow but not so thin that it's a watery mess.<br />
2- Students will each get a straw, and they'll use the straw like a medicine dropper to pick up the paint. If you have medicine droppers, use those. They'll be easier. I just don't have any of those.<br />
3- Gently blow the paint onto the paper.<br />
4- Add a few different colors, and blow until you like the shape.<br />
5- Once the germs are dry, draw on a little mouth with a Sharpie and add googly eyes.<br />
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You can download the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12K4a95nVEZ73pjzfLnvu-SLgJf9Js6Kr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">writing paper here</a>.<br />
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Throughout my unit, my students work in their <b>germs flip books</b>. We don't do the entire thing at once. We do a page or two at a time, as they coordinate with the day's lesson. I love using a flip book, because it's pretty printer friendly and the kids find them engaging. At the end of the unit, they have something to show their work and study from. You can find my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bacteria-and-Viruses-Germs-Interactive-Flip-Book-Activity-4236037" target="_blank">germs flip book here</a>.<br />
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I also created a set of <b>simple worksheets</b> that coordinate with the lessons and the flip book. I typically make them into a packet, and we work on them with different lessons. The puzzles are nice for early finishers. The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Germs-Activity-Worksheets-Low-Prep-5149703" target="_blank">worksheets are found here</a>.<br />
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I always feel like when teaching about germs, it's important to teach about healthy habits and leading a healthy life style- Nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, etc.<br />
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Here's a list of all of the <b>resources</b> that I use for my germs unit. Some are in my Google Drive, and some are on TPT.<br />
<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bacteria-and-Viruses-Germs-Interactive-Flip-Book-Activity-4236037" target="_blank">Germs Flip Book</a><br />
<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Germs-Activity-Worksheets-Low-Prep-5149703" target="_blank">Germs Worksheets</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HGxtkEh-g-71ycP8zA3-AHC0_gtTDZ3A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Please Don't Pick Your Nose poem</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12K4a95nVEZ73pjzfLnvu-SLgJf9Js6Kr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Bacteria and Virus writing papers </a><br />
<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Balanced-Meals-and-Food-Groups-Game-Balance-Your-Lunch-Tray-5166786" target="_blank">Balanced Your Lunch Tray Game</a><br />
<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREEBIE-Hand-Washing-Posters-5311612" target="_blank">Hand Washing Posters and Song</a><br />
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<br />Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-29516316223701683082020-01-12T13:10:00.001-05:002020-01-12T13:10:33.102-05:00Teaching Kids to Use Kind Words and Compliments in Your Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's cold, it's dreary, no one gets much outside time...and my students are on one another's nerves and are fighting like siblings. I'm not alone, right? This happens every year, and to combat some of those negative feelings, I started a really simple and fun way to spread some cheer when my students need it the most.<br />
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I've implemented a Kindness Matters campaign during the month of February. It's easy, and it makes everyone feel good. It even gets kids writing each morning.<br />
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I start by reading <a href="https://amzn.to/2MVNmRO" target="_blank">Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch</a> by Eileen Spinelli, which is a wonderful book. The theme is spreading kindness, and the central message is that one small act can change someone's day. We talk about the power of words, smiles, lending a hand, etc, and that kindness is contagious.<br />
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Then I do a lesson giving compliments. I love using the book called <a href="https://amzn.to/35F6Vo1" target="_blank">Thanks for the Feedback by Julia Cook</a> (side note- Julia Cook has a book for pretty much any and all character education lessons! She's so good!)<br />
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I have a whole set of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Compliment-Starters-and-Compliment-Cards-5155575" target="_blank">compliment starters</a> for students to use. This helps give them the words that they need to give genuine compliments, instead of 20 kids saying, I like your shirt. We do a compliment circle and practice giving and receiving compliments.<br />
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The next day, we start our February Kindness Matters. Each morning, I put the names of two students on the board. Each person writes a kind compliment to each of those students. I make it part of the morning routine. We collect them in the large envelopes seen in picture. Target has them with the Valentine Dollar Spot stuff each year, and they're so cute. At the end of the day, I gather and clip them together and leave them at the kids' seats for them to read the next morning. The kids LOVE reading them. I love that each person is stretched to find something good in each person in our class. Every few days, I'll read a few great compliments to the class to highlight strong examples. It's really heartwarming.<br />
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The compliment starters are displayed on the Kindness Matters bulletin board, but students also keep a copy inside of their writers' notebooks. Compliment starters and writing papers are part of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Compliment-Starters-and-Compliment-Cards-5155575" target="_blank">Compliment Starters and Card</a>s resource. The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Kindness-Kit-Throw-Kindness-Like-Confetti-2798401" target="_blank">bulletin board banner</a> is a freebie from Especially Education, and it's adorable.<br />
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If your students are any thing like mine, they struggle with making inferences. It is a tricky skill! ...and it takes a lot of practice. I made something super fun for my second graders, and they didn't even realize how hard they were working on making inferences.<br />
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In summary, students use the items in the garbage cans to infer who the garbage can belonged to.<br />
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My teammates and I (6 of us) each filled a little Dollar Tree garbage can with trash that would represent us. We chose items that students would recognize as ours- food and drink wrappers/containers, ticket stubs, receipts, items from our purse, classroom supplies that we love, etc. We intentionally chose items that would help the students infer. <br />
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I started my lesson by showing the Brain Pop Jr. video titled, "<a href="https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/comprehension/makeinferences/" target="_blank">Make Inferences</a>". (Brain Pop is a paid subscription that I am lucky to have in my District. If you don't subscribe, it is definitely worth the money. I use it so often!) I referred to my Inferring anchor charts (shown above). I love having premade anchor charts to refer to when creating the anchor chart is not the focus of my lesson. (This set is can be found <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Making-Inferences-Inferring-Lesson-Activity-The-Great-Garbage-Can-Mystery-3597609" target="_blank">here</a>.) I always teach inferences as filling in the blanks. The author wants the reader to think about the text and to draw his or her own conclusions. Then, to help students get the idea of using object clues to make inferences, we did a premade practice worksheet starring some famous characters. You can grab this worksheet for free <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rW9hY--cfvJT2pxdq8IXWdTgjIU3-7Q6/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> or by clicking on the photo above. <br />
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I put a garbage can on each of my student tables. After explaining the activity to the students, they went from table to table to inspect the contents of the garbage can. They recorded a list of the contents on the graphic organizer that I provided for them. This was considered the evidence or text clues. Then, students wrote down some of the background knowledge they had about their teachers. Some chose to fill out the entire thing while at the table, and some chose to observe first and infer later. This took about 15 minutes. The activity followed the same procedure that we used when we were learning to make inferences in a text: read, think about what you already know/schema, and then infer. <br />
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Finally, we came together and created a whole-group anchor chart using the information that students had recorded. We recorded the evidence. They gave me their inference, and then they explained why they chose that particular teacher. It was so fun to hear their rationalization about why a certain can had to belong to a certain teacher. So cute and funny! I also revealed the owners of the garbage cans, and they had gotten them all correct! They definitely know their 2nd grade teachers pretty well. It was so much fun!<br />
If you need help or suggestions, there is a list of ideas included in my resource. <br />
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I rewarded the students for their hard work with some cute brag tags and completion certificates, which of course they loved. They are crazy for brag tags!<br />
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I put this activity together in one resource for you, if you're interested in trying in your own classroom. It includes everything that you need, minus the items for the trashcans. The recording sheets are editable so you can customize it for yourself and your classroom. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Making-Inferences-Inferring-Lesson-Activity-The-Great-Garbage-Can-Mystery-3597609" target="_blank">You can grab it here</a> or click on the picture below. You don't need the resource to do the activity, though! You could do it really simply without the extras. Have fun with this activity! It's a really great way to hook your little readers!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">them from </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">a magnetic hook. I try to choose tags that are seasonal or related to </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">about here, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">but we keep a running total in my notebook. Our milestones are 24, 50, 100,
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-420f494a-7fff-5c7f-0b8d-70e7b4ea778d"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of my students’ favorite aspects of Class Dojo is our Dojo Economy system. It’s super easy and not at all fancy. I adapted my idea from <a href="http://schoolandthecityblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/class-dojo-mojo-managing-behavior.html" target="_blank">School and the City's Sticker Economy</a>. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">My students earn and lose points on a daily basis. We keep track of that on the Class Dojo site, and parents are able to sign on to see how their students are earning and losing points. With my Dojo Economy, we take the points one step further to keep students motivated and reward them for positive choices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I check in with students every other Friday for our Dojo store. I call the student over, and tell them how many points they've earned over the past two weeks (They usually already know.) We add that to their existing total. So, if a child earned 21 points, we add 4 stickers and a +1 at the bottom of the last sticker. As students' math skills improve throughout the year, you can involve them in the process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>You had x points, you spent x, how many points do you have leftover?</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I keep an anchor chart hanging in our classroom with the prizes and their value. Students able to easily choose something within their range. I also keep a small version of the chart in the back of my binder, so I can easily see how many to subtract from their total. The prizes and privileges are inexpensive or free- candy, lunch with a friend, no shoes for the day, bring a stuffed animal to school, iPad for morning work, etc. I have a few big prizes worth 10 stickers (50 points), like donuts and ice cream from the cafeteria, and some kids really do save up for them. At the start of the year, we work together to come up with a list of prizes and privileges that they would like to be able to earn. This helps to give students ownership of the classroom. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once a student chooses their prize, we subtract it from their total by crossing off the stickers. It really is uncomplicated and easy to manage with things you already have in your classroom. You can download the blank <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bRhXXLaTd5sgrW8ih2YwJ4ddRofTl3Cd" target="_blank">grid here</a>. </span></span><br />
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At the end of the school year, I always like to get my teammates something small as a "We made it! It's finally summer!" gift. The thing is, by the end of the school year, I'm trying to keep costs down to save money for fun summer days. I wanted to share a few of those ideas with you. I think that each of these would be fun to gift your own teammates or your kids' teachers. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Personalized Tumblers</span></b><br />
I bought simple clear tumblers at Michaels, and I personalized them with my Cricut. I added some filler and a few scratch off lottery tickets. You could also toss in some iced tea or lemonade mixes or even a fun silicone ice cube tray like t<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXHJGX6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07MXHJGX6&linkId=6c3b9cac57f0fd0b526aef1f17921843" target="_blank">his one</a>. Super easy and around $10 for each gift. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wine with Drink Floaties</span></b><br />
This one is my favorite! Last year, I found the cutest drink floaties at Target, and I added a small bottle of wine. My teammates LOVED the gift, and really, who wouldn't? You could also add a Diet Coke, lemonade, or something else refreshing for summer. You could even add one of the cute personlized tumblers like the ones I showed you above. You can download the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Wine-Gift-Tags-Free-4516589" target="_blank">wine tags here</a> or by clicking on the photo. They're free! The floaties were from Target last year, but I found a really cute <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C1WDF22/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07C1WDF22&linkId=5f1b596c1cc8e22370003f5a4aec9d7d" target="_blank">mixed pack of drink floaties</a> on Amazon for you. Each gift probably cost me a total of $5 or less. <br />
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Again, Target Dollar Spot for the win! I added some pretty Flair pens with a notepad to a cute bag and add the filler. I bought a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UHJCP5C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00UHJCP5C&linkId=6195c860802fd18db70329091aa84045" target="_blank">big pack of Flairs like this one,</a> and then I split them up to save some money. I especially love the tropical vacation colors for an end of the school year gift. You can download the donut tags for free <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Donut-Gift-Tag-Freebie-3139632" target="_blank">here</a> or by clicking the photo. Each gift cost me about $4 each. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Scented Markers</span></b><br />
Mr. Sketch markers are in my top 5 favorite school supplies of all time, and I LOVE getting a new pack of them. I don't know any teacher that doesn't love them. Order a few <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IFH0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00006IFH0&linkId=2cf2d7f12d667dd5cae2182a9e1eb53a" target="_blank">packs from Amazon</a> or pick them up at Target and slap a cute tag (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Gift-Tag-for-Scented-Markers-2582308" target="_blank">another freebie</a> in my TPT store) on them. Easy, easy, easy and under $7 a gift! <br />
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Other good ideas....<br />
Chocolate.<br />
Starbucks Gift Cards.<br />
6-pack of Beer. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, you just had a baby...congratulations! Being a working mom is awesome for so many reasons, but it can also be really tough, especially if you’re still nursing and need to pump for your baby. I’ve breastfed all three of my babes while teaching full-time. It can be done! It takes time and commitment, but it’s definitely worth it. Here are a few tips that might work for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">These things are fantastic! I never used one with my first, and I wish that I had. You can do whatever you need to while hooked up. I did all of my desk work while pumping: emails, paperwork, grading, cutting lamination, etc. I love the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUWJ3P4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00HUWJ3P4&linkId=4ce69f2fb76af0b6cde22c71b7a1dd69" target="_blank">Simple Wishes hands-free bra</a>. It zips up nice and tight and keeps everything in pace. It washes and wears really well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I work on a team of six, and they were so supportive of my pumping schedule. I didn’t miss meetings, and I made sure to pull my load. I didn’t make pumping an excuse to get out of things. Let your colleagues know when and how long you need to pump, don’t forget to include your principal and secretary. Accept responsibility for tasks that can be done while you’re hooked up. I also had a teammate who I could call when someone can knocking on my door. She would try to help or send them away. My teammates were fantastic about respecting my need to pump, and I’m so thankful for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep snacks in your desk, and fill your water bottle often. Almonds, celery with peanut butter, and KIND bars are my go-to snacks. You’ll probably have a harder time with production if you don’t eat and drink enough. Keep in mind that your body burns extra calories every day while you’re nursing, so you can use that as an excuse to have a few extra snacks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pumping is HARD work, and it’s not fun. There will be days when you want to quit, when you don’t produce enough, when your schedule gets messed up (field trips, in-service days, unexpected meetings, or when you just don’t feel like it. It’s okay to skip a pumping session here and there, especially once your babe is eating lots of solids. Give yourself some grace and credit. You’re an awesome mama, and your babe is so lucky to have you. </span></div>
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Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-24025549382101637382018-03-27T05:30:00.000-04:002018-03-27T12:36:02.869-04:00Teaching Friendship with The Fruit Salad Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been a long time fan of Maria Dismondy's books. They're wonderful for character building lessons.<br />
Maria recently published a new book titled T<i>he Fruit Salad Friend</i>. In this story, a little girl named Chloe faces some challenges with friendship. She learns and uses different strategies to to help herself feel better and find friends that lift her up. She learns the recipe for friendship. Super cute! ...and if your classroom is anything like mine, then everybody could use a little springtime refresher on friendship- I'm looking at you little drama queens!<br />
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Maria has collaborated with Emily Yost to create a free readers guide for you to use in your classroom. It is EXCELLENT! Comprehension, writing, drawing, etc.<br />
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In my own classroom, after reading the book, I focused my lesson the the traits of a good friend and on using I-Messages. We used the I Message poster in the readers' guide along with with the scenario cards. My students could really connect with the scenarios. We practiced using I Messages together and in pairs. I love using I-Messages, because it gives the students ownership over their feelings and their words. It also helps them to figure what exactly is making them mad. We talked about how much more powerful an I-Message is compared to whining and bickering.<br />
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Using the materials from reader's guide and some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fruit-Clip-Art-1113661" target="_blank">clip art </a>from Dancing Crayon Designs, we created a display to help us remember how to use I-Messages and ways to calm down when we feel upset or angry. I am in love with how it turned out! They love finding their fruit, and it's nice to have the visual available when conflicts arise.<br />
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Afterwards, we made a friendship fruit salad together- naming the traits of friends as we added the ingredients. It was fun and nutritious. Everything is better when food is involved, right?<br />
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After the lesson, each child received a '<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IDtN7FgLh0oz9SkFlqP9MV1CdyrDmKIp" target="_blank">Friendship is Sweet'</a> brag tag to add to their collection. You can download it here or by clicking on the picture. We LOVE brag tags! They really do brag to each other about them. Haha!<br />
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Here are some quick links for finding everything you need to use The Fruit Salad Friend in your own classroom:<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0997608528/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0997608528&linkId=6fab60cd9964824eba8e5e01cd5931c6" target="_blank">Book (Amazon Affiliate Link)</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-ztMnmZsisgF2UYGGdtnU6gQbwYUbx2y" target="_blank">Reader's Guide</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IDtN7FgLh0oz9SkFlqP9MV1CdyrDmKIp" target="_blank">Brag Tags</a><br />
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<br />Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-77813308368289276972018-03-25T06:09:00.000-04:002018-03-25T06:25:27.886-04:00Listen Up Peeps! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, are you Team Peeps or Team No Way, They're Disgusting? I'm the latter, but I sure do think they're cute and super fun for spring time.<br />
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I have an easy behavior management idea for you involving marshmallow Peeps that you can use right around Easter or after Easter once you pick up all of the Peeps from the clearance rack at Target. The goal is to get students to listen and pay attention a little better...because we all know how spring fever goes.<br />
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Here's my display, which you can grab by clicking <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OItL8sJkOyNRguuZG-hsxt4m76GP_gFb/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> or on the picture. I set mine up the day before we started to grab their attention and build excitement.<br />
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Students will start each day with three Unifix cubes. You could easily use counters, beans, or plastic pennies. If a student is talking at an inappropriate time, not following directions, or is just not listening, they must give you a cube. When I introduce the concept and chart to students, I show them a non-verbal signal that means, "You owe me a cube." I simply put out my hand, and they hand it over.<br />
At the end of the day, students will record how many cubes they still have left on the chart. Students who end the day with 1 or more of their cubes, get a marshmallow Peep and a certificate. I've always used <a href="http://www.recipeforteaching.com/2016/03/using-peeps-for-behavior-management.html#more" target="_blank">these adorable certificates</a> that Recipe for Learning has on her blog.<br />
This year, I snagged a small stuffed Peep at Target. Each morning, I will randomly select the name of one student who had 3 cubes let the day before. That student will get to hold the Peep at their seat all day- You all know they'll do anything to have a stuffy to snuggle with.<br />
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This is just an easy way to keep the chatting and general lack of listening in check. Let me know if you decided to give it a try!<br />
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If you're too swamped to do it this year, Pin it and try it later on!<br />
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<br />Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-57181107670934789102018-01-12T08:45:00.000-05:002018-02-05T12:31:17.229-05:005 Super Simple Ways to Bring the Olympics Into Your ClassroomWe are 1 month away from the PyeongChang Winter Games, and I am so excited! I have loved the Olympics since I was a kid. I remember my mom letting me stay up late to watch the Lillehammer Games. It is such a special event, and it's something that I have wanted to share with students. Since I teach at a Leader in Me school, we are always talking about leadership. Olympians are such great leaders! Sportsmanship, physical fitness, strong work ethic, the ability win and lose, you get it.<br />
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The Olympics are not in my curriculum, but I just cannot stand not to bring them into my classroom and get my kiddos excited for the Games. So, I had to get creative, and I bring you....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Books!</b></span><br />
Let your students read about the Olympics. I have a <a href="https://www.getepic.com/collection/870570/winter-olympics-grade-2">Winter Olympics collection</a> that I created on Epic! that is perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(If you're not using Epic! in your classroom, get on it! It's the best! and free for teachers!)</span> Reading A-Z also has some great books about the Olympics that you could easily use during guided reading or in book bags.<br />
Here are a few of my favorite Olympic-themed picture books:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Medal Count</span></b><br />
My students will be checking the medal count for the United States each morning during our morning work time. I created a simple graph that I blew up on our school's poster maker that they'll add circles of yellow, gray, and orange to create a large pictograph in our hallway. Click on the picture to grab a copy.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Finger Print Ring Craft</span></b><br />
Super simple craft! Trace a plastic cup 5 times in the pattern of the Olympic rings- 3 on the top, 2 on the bottom, interlocking/overlapping. Then use the pointer finger to trace over the rings with the appropriate color of paint using a finger print method. These turn out very cute, and they only take about 10-15 minutes. Another activity that can be done during morning work! These make a great bulletin board. I have lots of other crafts saved on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/teachinginstrip/olympics/">Olympics Pinterest board</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Brag Tags</span></b><br />
I'm a brag tag loving teacher, and I was so excited to create a set to use during the Olympics. It might just be my favorite set! Students earn brag tags for making good choices and exhibiting strong student behaviors. Mine store their brag tags on large binder rings on Command hooks. They LOVE looking at and comparing their brag tags. Brag tags can be found <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Olympics-and-Sports-Themed-Brag-Tags-Classroom-Management-Tool-3505204">here</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Classroom Display</span></b><br />
I love a display that I can put up and leave up for a while. I have this one up in my classroom right now and plan to leave it up through the end of February. I have some books that I'll put out with it along with some past Scholastic News articles that I have laminated. My kids love current events displays. The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Olympics-Go-for-the-Gold-Bulletin-Board-Set-274773">bulletin board set </a>is in my TPT store, and the vocabulary cards are in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Olympic-Games-Vocabulary-Cards-and-Activities-2401099">this vocabulary</a> set.<br />
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Let me know some of your favorite Olympics activities in the comments below. It's such an exciting time! If you're looking for some other classroom activities, you may want to check out the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-In-Stripes/Category/Olympics-251533">Olympics category</a> in my TPT store. </div>
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You know how sometimes you come across an author and you just LOVE everything he or she writes? For the past two years, I have been loving all of Maria Dismondy's books. All of her books are written to make a difference and teach valuable life lessons. Her newest book, <u>The Jelly Donut Difference</u>, is no different! <br />
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<u>The Jelly Donut Difference</u> is a quick read about a pair of siblings who learn that a small act of kindness can really change someone's day. Such an important lesson for kids to learn! <br />
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I love this book as both a teacher and a mom. In my classroom, I used it as a mentor text during a lesson on acts of kindness. I always take the month of February to focus on kindness, and I was so pleased to be able to add <u>The Jelly Donut Difference</u> to my collection of kindness books. It's a pretty quick read, but it made for a great discussion on ways that kids can spread kindness to others around them. If you teach about random acts of kindness in your classroom or to your own children, this is the perfect book to use to introduce the idea! I think it would be so fun to have your students deliver donuts to the faculty and staff around the school. Think of the smiles that would bring! However, #teacherbudget...<br />
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Instead, we brainstormed easy ways that kids can spread kindness to people that they care about without spending a penny. I wanted them to get out of that mindset that kindness has to be a physical present that you give someone. We also made a Crockpot Jelly Cake. My recipe came from Rachel at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/archersallstars/">Archer's All-Stars</a>. My class had a ball making the cake, and most of them liked it. It made our classroom and hallway smell wonderful! One of cuties said, "I think our act of kindness to all of the teachers is making the school smell so good instead of like sneakers and lunch." Hahahaha Right on, kiddo. <br />
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So, if you're reading this, you're probably pregnant, or maybe hoping to be pregnant, or know a teacher who's pregnant---one of those, right? My husband and I are expecting our third baby at the end of May 2017, so I wanted to share our exciting news with my colleagues and students in a fun way. Pinterest has load of ideas, but not many are practical for school. I gathered a few cute ones for you to share your own exciting news when the time comes. <br />
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With each of my pregnancies, I shared the news with my staff using Munchkins donut holes from Dunkin Donuts. It's super simple and feeds a lot of people. Who doesn't love donut holes?! I printed simple pictures of my kids labeled Munchkin #1, Munchkin #2, and Munchkin #3 May 2017. The display turned out really cute and took me about 25 minutes to make<span style="font-size: x-small;">...and yes, I know my poster is crudely made and has an apostrophe in the wrong place, I was rushing that morning- shocking! </span><br />
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If you're announcing close to Dr. Seuss week or Favorite Book Character Day or even Halloween, this would be an adorable announcement. Tutu optional!<br />
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This is a cute idea, and you could use any type of food. You could do pastel colored cupcakes, donuts, or even chocolate dipped candies. <br />
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Eve Bunting (fabulous author!) has a really cute book called, <a href="http://amzn.to/2izPQE7">Our Teacher is Having a Baby</a>. It tells the story of a teacher announcing her pregnancy to the class, and they write the baby letters and brainstorm names for the baby. It's great for the PreK-2 crowd but may be too juvenile for older kids. <br />
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I didn't want to lose a bunch of instructional time with my second graders when I announced my pregnancy to them, so I planned a task card hunt with QR codes. The students scanned each card to reveal a letter. Then, they had to unscramble the letters to reveal the secret message- Your Teacher is Having a Baby! They were SO excited. The activity fit right into my literacy block but also shared the fun news. My second graders completed the activity with a partner, but older kids could complete it on their own. I had the answer key right in front of me so I could see their reactions when they scanned to check their work. Talk about adorable! Second grade girls get very giddy when they find our their teacher is pregnant...second grade boys, not so much. LOL. You can grab the QR Code Word Puzzle <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Pregnancy-Announcement-Word-Scramble-Puzzle-with-QR-Codes-2931305">here</a>. <br />
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Did you announce your pregnancies in a special way at work? I'd love to hear some other ideas if you have them. Leave them in the comments below!Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-68474512428202068012016-11-26T18:47:00.002-05:002016-11-26T18:53:01.633-05:00The Santa Letter...for Parents<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you all love Christmas and the magic of Christmas as much as I do? I'm assuming that you do. So, one thing that just gets under my skin, and probably yours, is when kids try to ruin the Christmas magic for other kids. You know what I'm talking about...Santa isn't real! (gasp!) Obviously not all families celebrate Christmas or even incorporate the tradition of Santa into their holiday celebration. However, I just hate when someone tries to spoil someone else's joy and fun. It's not always deliberate, but usually it is. It's just plain mean, right?<br />
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To prevent this and the uncomfortable conversations that come with it, I've began sending home what I call my "Santa Letter" each year. I ask the parents of those that do not believe in Santa or celebrate Christmas to please gently speak with their children about not letting out the big secret to those who do believe. I simply print my letter out in cursive font, so 2nd graders can't read it, fold it in half, staple it, and send it home. <br />
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Every year I have several parents thank me for doing this. It's a simple gesture but one that can prevent a lot of heartache and unwanted revelations. I've yet to receive any complaints (crossing my fingers) or backlash from this request. I'm sending mine home early this year, as I have one table of kiddos that just can't stop talking about Santa already (They Believe!). <br />
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You all know that Brag Tags are all the rage right now. I use them in my classroom, and my students LOVE them! So I got to thinking, what if teachers earned Brag Tags, too???<br />
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I always pack my lunch the night before school...and leave in the fridge at least once a week. So annoying! Do you do this, too? </div>
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You all know those meetings that I'm talking about...the ones that make you feel inadequate and unappreciated. I'm pretty good at staying mum, but I know it's hard for some of you. #amiright?</div>
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So, my countdown is on. I have 5 days left until have to report back to school, and like you, I've been in and out of my classroom getting it ready. I didn't see many of my colleagues all summer, so I was pleased as punch to see those sweet faces when I went in last week. <br />
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I am one of those lucky ones who works with a group of truly fabulous teammates. I love all five of them so much, and I like to show them that at the beginning of the year. However, my summer shopping <strike>problem</strike> hobby has taken a toll on my available funds. I bet you're in the same boat, right??? So I wanted to round up a few adorable gift ideas for you to gift to your teammates that will make them smile without making your debit card cry. <br />
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Grab a cute tumbler from the Dollar Tree or Target dollar spot, and fill it with Crystal light packets. Super simple and inexpensive. I used this idea a few years ago, and it was a hit! Your tag could say "We're going to have a tea-lightful year together!"</div>
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I love these little <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9FHALU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teacinstri-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9FHALU&linkId=0f09292869ee0362df5288090bf65d20">coffee packets</a>, or you could use K-Cups if your school has a Keurig machine. Buy a box and split them up between your teammates, stick them in a cute bag or mug...you're done! I'd probably throw a few chocolates in there, too, because coffee and chocolate #nobrainer!<br />
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This year, my own teammates are each getting a pack of these cute smiley stickers and Post-It's from me. Stickers form from Target, and I split up a box of Post-It notes. Perfect and so easy! You can grab the tags, which are editable and free, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Stick-Together-Gift-Tag-Freebie-2735370">here</a> in my TPT store. </div>
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So you're not feeling creative and are lacking time? I've got you. Purchase $5 TPT gift cards for each of your teammates. Super easy! Click, buy, and print. You're done! <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TpT-Gift-Certificate-Templates-Editable-2560290">Teaching in the Tongass </a>has a really cute (and free!) printable gift card template that you might like. </div>
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I hope you grab a cute idea or two. Do you give gifts to your teammates? Do you have any new and adorable ideas for me?</div>
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You guys, it's August. It's Back to School month. Cue the moans and groans! Going back to work was never that big of a deal until I became a mom. Going back to school is hard on families! My husband teaches, too, and also coaches high school football, so it's kind of a double whammy for us. Our summer routine gets all shaken up! I've learned a few things over the years that have made the transition easier.<br />
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I like to cook, but I don't like to cook when I'm dead tired and sweaty from being in my classroom all day. I try to keep my freezer stocked with a few easy things to pull out in the morning and stick in the oven when I get home. No prep. Baked pastas are super easy. I made stuffed shells for a friend with a new baby last week. It was easy to double the recipe and add a few pans to my freezer for when school starts. My other favorites to stock are hamburger patties, homemade chicken strips, enchiladas, and lasagna. Confession- I hate Crock Pot meals #ithinktheyregross #itsfine, but there are tons of prep and freeze ideas for the Crock Pot on Pinterest. You can grab more freeze and go meals on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/teachinginstrip/yummy-eats-for-the-teach/">Yummy Eats</a> Pinterest board. If neither of those options are your cup of tea, get a few Stouffer's frozen lasagnas and call it a day. A tired mama who doesn't have to prep and cook dinner is a way less grouchy mama.<br />
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My kids have been going to be a little late all summer, just like yours, right? Start pushing their bedtime up little by little so it's not such a shock and fight once you're on a a regular school schedule. Move it up 10-15 minutes each week until you're back at the normal school year bedtime. Get back into a solid bedtime routine again. All kids (and parents!) benefit from regular bedtime schedules. <br />
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I try to ease my kids back into their daycare schedule by taking them a few days each week while I work in my room. Next week, they'll go twice, and then three days the following week. It's hard for your little ones to adjust to much less Mommy time than they've gotten used to. It also gives you some guilt free time to get your room ready. <br />
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I'm sure I don't need to tell you this twice, but go to Target and stock your pantry. Get the stuff that you're not going to feel like running out to get once school starts. Maybe it's just me, but I despise going to the store after work. My feet always hurt, and my kids are grouchy. Recipe for disaster. On my list: dry and frozen foods, diapers, wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, bottled water, baggies, trash bags...you get it. Just keep it under control, ladies. <br />
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Remember, your job is just that, a job. Don't waste your last few weeks of summer obsessing over your classroom and curriculum. Limit the time that you spend in your room. Get that stuff done, you'll be glad that you did, but also enjoy the time at home with your kids. It's such precious thing to be able to spend our summers with our kids. </div>
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Lauren @ Teaching in Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138411158589568427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194072879314728802.post-88357441839493038672016-07-20T14:08:00.003-04:002016-11-26T18:56:52.691-05:0010 Things I've Learned From a Decade in Public Education<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past June, I wrapped up my tenth year of teaching. It seems like a long time, but really, it's not. I've been so blessed to spend all ten years in the same building, although I've jumped grades and rooms many times. Over the past decade, I've learned a lot...so much from my colleagues, so much from my students, and so, so much from my own mistakes. So after ten years, here are my ten takeaways. </div>
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My first few years, we had a supply closet in our building, and it was glorious! It felt like a shopping trip every time you went it. It had so many fun things, like magenta construction paper and Wiki sticks. I am so blessed to work in a district with a supply warehouse. When I need something, I can usually get it from the warehouse. This has saved me so much money. If you have warehouse, use it. Don't spend all of your hard earned money on Crayolas when you can get Rose Arts through the district. Save that money for wine (see #8). </div>
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Curriculum, administrators, expectations, lunch menus...it's all a-changin'! Don't get too comfortable, because chances are, it's going to change. Embrace the change, and...</div>
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Don't get worked up every time something changes. Try to see look at things with a positive attitude. If you get yourself all bunched up over every little thing, then you're going to have a tough time. You'll hate your job. There are definitely going to be times that you need to question, voice an opinion, or just not like what's being done. Just try not be be like that all of the time. It'll get you a reputation. </div>
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We just got AC in our building four years ago, and it is the best! Not all of the primary buildings in my district have AC, and I feel for them. Ours is kind of wacky and comes on and off at odd times, but I'll take that wackiness any day over no AC. I'll never forget those soggy bra, popsicle filled Septembers and Mays. </div>
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I'm not being mean here. What I'm saying is, choose your words carefully. No one really likes that person that is spouting off about every little blessed thing. You all know that person. I do, too. Don't be her or him. It's important to have an opinion, and it's equally important to voice your opinion eloquently. People will listen to you if you know when to listen, yourself. So when you're tempted to just say one more thing, shut your mouth. </div>
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Your grade level team can be such a source of inspiration, friendship, and joy. I am so blessed to be a part of a wonderful 2nd grade team. I love those girls! We don't all work the same way and do the same things, but we definitely can lean on each other and learn from each other. I truly believe that your team is your greatest resource. </div>
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You can never have enough. When you think you have enough, your kids will prove you wrong. I'm not sure what exactly they do with all of the glue sticks, but I do know that we always need more. One of my teammates was completely convinced that someone was stealing them out of her classroom this year. Haha! No one was taking them, but it was really tempting to prank her. </div>
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So, I don't have super thick skin. I just don't. Parents can get to me pretty easily. I hate the feeling of being disliked, which is definitely something I need to get over. Nothing can ruin my day like an angry email or request to *gasp* call home. I have had so, so, so many wonderful families over the past ten years, but it's the tough ones that I tend to remember most clearly. I hope that in the next decade, I can learn to brush off the tough ones a little more easily. What's your best strategy for this???</div>
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Remember that. It's your job to teach. At the end of the day, if you've done a solid job teaching, then you're doing well. A cute, Pinterest-y classroom and fabulous friends are a total bonus, but they aren't necessary to being a good teacher. Be a good teacher first, and let the other stuff fall into place over time. </div>
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Next week at this time, I'll be livin' it up in Orlando, FL at the Teachers Pay Teachers conference....and I cannot wait! This is my first TPT conference and the first teacher conference that I've been to in a loooong time. So, the question is- What will I wear? <br />
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My rule is to always, always choose what makes me feel good and to not worry about everyone else. I know what fits my body type well, and what doesn't fit my body well. You won't find me in spaghetti straps or jumpsuits. I love them on others, but yikes on me! I also try to stick with a color palette. This makes packing so much easier, because you'll need less but can easily mix and match. This time, I stuck with my brand colors of navy, white, and green with stripes #ofcourse. I also added in a lot of cognac and gold accessories. <br />
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I always dress really comfortably on flights, but I also don't like to look like a slob. <br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Friends, I am by no means a good photographer, especially when it comes to outfit photos. I know they're not fab. #nojudgmentsplease </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">#ihatetoiron</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(leggings- Old Navy/ <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-sleeveless-striped-favorite-tunic-merona/-/A-50654255">tunic</a>- Target/ sandals(<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shoes/sandals/PRDOVR~E8849/E8849.jsp?color_name=seashore-beige">similar</a>)-Target / <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-2-row-cord-necklace-with-rings-and-tassel-drops-gold/-/A-50173536">necklace</a>-Target / sunnies-TJ Maxx)</span></div>
On the way down, I'm going with leggings and one of my favorite summer tunics. I'll probably grab a cardigan or denim jacket to throw over top in case it's chilly.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">(jeans- Gap/ <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=810130632">tee</a>- Old Navy/ <a href="http://www.loft.com/mixed-media-cardigan/401289?skuId=20948092&defaultColor=0077&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000012">cardigan</a>-LOFT / <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-2-row-cord-necklace-with-rings-and-tassel-drops-gold/-/A-50173536">necklace</a>-Target/ hat-Jane.com)</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">On the way home, I have a simple tank and jeans with some simple accessories. I love a cute baseball hat for messy, humid hair days.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">For the conference days and hanging out at the resort, I tried to choose things that would be 1- comfortable, 2-layered for temperature, and 3-not sloppy. I know it's going to be blazing hot, but we're also going to be inside most of the time. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">At night, we have a few really fun meet-ups and happy hours. I'm sticking with my vibe of comfy, cool, and stylish. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">In addition to the above outfits, I'll will definitely pack a bathing suit #noselfiesthankyouverymuch and some easy shorts and tees for hanging out. </span><br />
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I LOVE the Olympics! I have always loved the Olympics, and I get very excited when it's an Olympic year. The summer Games are my favorite, especially the gymnastics and swimming. The Olympics is also a high-interest topic for students. The summer Games are a perfect theme for the end or beginning of a school year, and it's a great theme for summer school, as well. <br />
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When I have a theme that I'd like to teach but is not in my curriculum, I always start with guided reading. I am very lucky to have a Reading A-Z subscription through my school district. On the <a href="http://www.readinga-z.com/">Reading A-Z </a>site, there are several different books that are leveled and perfect for an Olympic theme. My favorite is titled <u>Summer Olympic Events</u> and is available in levels H, K, & Q. <br />
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In my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Olympics-Word-Work-and-Reading-Comprehension-246086">Gold Medal Literacy</a> resource, I have two mini books that I also use: The Summer Olympics and Where in the World is Rio de Janeiro? They're perfect, because students can highlight and write directly in their books. The nice thing about those little books and the A-Z readers is that they come with comprehension activities and worksheets. My Gold Medal Literacy packet is loaded with word word and writing activities that can help you run a mini-unit on the summer Olympics. I used it during the last week of school, and my kids had a blast! They're definitely excited for the Games in August. <br />
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Over the years, I've collected Olympics trade books as I've found them. They are kind of few and far between, at least the good ones are. I've linked up a few of my favorites and a few on my wish list. (These are Amazon affiliate links.)<br />
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...and if you're looking for some more fun ideas for teaching about the Olympics. Click on the photos to access the link.<br />
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