tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55445179833296048482024-03-17T22:02:53.743-05:00Teaching With MoxieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202133514696135765noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544517983329604848.post-69756188778534587552015-09-06T23:39:00.000-05:002015-09-06T23:39:44.186-05:00LaborLESS BLOG HOP is Here!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I am linking with Laura from <a href="http://wherethemagichappensdaily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Where the Magic Happens</a>, Krista from
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know what it takes to be a great teacher... the stress, the
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here I go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's never to early to teach children organization and executive skills. After practically pulling my hair out trying to keep up with who wasn't finished with what and all the make-up work that a rash of absences caused, I decided to teach my students how to work with a "To Do" list. Let me show you what it looks like in my class:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each morning my students get a new "To Do" list. The one shown above is for a self-contained third grade classroom. The night before, I would type the list based on my lesson plan for the next day and include different types of assignments they would need to complete that day. It might include a warm-up activity, anchor stations, reading group assignments, projects, daily routines, etc. The expectation is that they will be given enough time to complete their "To Do" list in that school day" I leave one blank at the end to add something if I need to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If a student does not finish his/her assignments, it would be moved to "Unfinished Work" to tackle the next day. As time goes by, this list gives the students a concrete method to help manage their time. It also is a tool for teachers to use to help students reflect on how their time is being used. Some finish too fast and could take more time to ensure the accuracy of their work. Some waste time sharpening their pencil and going to the bathroom. Whatever the issue, the "To Do" list puts time management exactly where it should be.....with the student. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meditiation</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I discovered meditation years ago as I was struggling with postpartum depression after delivering my first child. I was desperate to try anything to help me feel like myself again. My OB-GYN doctor recommended it and I found and expert teach me what it was all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At first I focused decreasing stress, depression, and anxiety. I could not believe how successful it was. Pretty soon I was applying it to all aspects of my life. Here is a great infographic to give you a snapshot of what it's about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A great app to help you get started is called Headspace. It was invented by a former Buddhist monk and is geared towards busy people like you and me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I highly recommend meditation. I hope it changes your life for the better, as it has changed mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite creations in my TPT store. It is so simple, but has really curbed my students' forgotten homework. It adds a measure of accountability to completing homework as the student is recording why it wasn't completed. If needed, it is documentation to share with parents during parent conferences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have a slight obsession with constantly hunting for the best books to add to my classroom library. I, literally, could label, sticker, rearrange, feature, and work with my little library all day long. I really try to know what each book is about so I can help my students learn how to select books that are just right for them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You can imagine my excitement when book awards are announced each year. Most of them are "musts" to add to my library. For those of you who are as obsessed as I am, I have gathered all the award winners for you to see in one place. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's Day 3 of Classroom Tips from Vegas. In case you missed it, I just returned from and education conference in Las Vegas where I met some awesome teachers. I am excited to share with you what I learned from them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jen was one of my favorite teachers I met in Vegas. She is so down-to-earth and "real" that I can only imagine how awesome it must be to be a student in her classroom. Reading through her blog is like opening a treasure chest of literacy loot. Where do I start?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jen has created an engaging way to introduce vocabulary to your students every day, called <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Word-of-the-Week-210580" target="_blank">Mystery Word of the Week</a>. It is a strategy that she has created to encourage students to discuss words, their meanings, and share their reasoning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each day, the students receive a clue to the mystery word. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 1 - first letter, number of letters, and part of speech</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 2 - synonyms</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 3 - antonyms </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 4 - context sentence</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 5 - The Reveal! including the definition and a context sentence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How brilliant is that? Let's try one of Jen's examples:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 1 - i _ _ _ _ _ _ _, adjective</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 2 - bright, radiant, lustrous</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 3 - dull, lackluster</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 4 - The campers moved swiftly through the darkness, guided </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> _________ glow of their lanterns.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day 5 - luminous: glowing or reflecting light; radiant</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The luminous full moon was clearly reflected in the water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vocabulary is so important. I love how this strategy shows students the different ways to find the meaning of a word. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visit Jen's blog learn more about literacy strategies in your classroom!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for joining me for Day 2 of Classroom Tips from Vegas. In case you missed it, I just returned from and education conference in Las Vegas where I met some awesome teachers. I am excited to share with you what I learned from them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Day 2 - Kathy from Tried and True Teaching</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the second year in a row that I got to spend some time with my sweet, California teacher-friend, Kathy. She recently wrote a <a href="http://i%20recognize%20that%2C%20as%20teachers%2C%20we%20are%20always%20pressed%20for%20time%20%28there%E2%80%99s%20never%20enough%21%29%2C%20but%20planning%20integrated%20learning%20experiences%20that%20generate%20meaningful%2C%20in%20depth%20creative%20projects%20for%20our%20students%20is%20so%20worth%20it.%20to%20see%20the%20connections%20they%20make%20while%20engaged%20in%20the%20process%20validates%20the%20importance%20of%20life-long%20and%20life-wide%20learning.%20life%20is%20not%20lived%20in%20a%20bubble%2C%20and%20the%20arts%20%28as%20well%20as%20all%20other%20subjects%29%20should%20not%20be%20taught%20as%20such.%20our%20students%20need%20to%20be%20given%20the%20opportunity%20to%20discover%20their%20own%20%E2%80%9Celegant%20fits%E2%80%9D%20across%20disciplines%2C%20and%20i%20believe%20this%20is%20possible%20through%20arts%20integration./" target="_blank">blog post</a> about why it is important to integrate art into your lessons. Consider this quote from the <a href="https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx" target="_blank">Kennedy Center's Arts Edge</a> online resource center. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems as though art integration is being abandoned earlier and earlier in a child's education. Yet there are sound reasons that explain why we shouldn't do this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kathy states <i>"that, as teachers, we are always pressed for time (there's never enough), but planning integrated learning experiences that generate meaningful, in-depth creative projects for our students is so worth it. To see the connections they make while engaged in the process validates the importance of life-long learning. Life is not lived in a bubble, and the arts should not be taught as such. Our students need to be given the opportunity to discover their own "elegant fits" across disciplines, and I believe this is possible through the arts integrations". </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="http://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com/2015/06/arts-integration-what-exactly-is-it.html" target="_blank">Kathy's post</a> for more in-depth information about art integration. There is also a Part 2 post which shows <a href="http://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com/2015/07/arts-integration-in-action.html" target="_blank">Art Integration in action</a>. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Don't forget to join me for Day 3 - Classroom Tips from Vegas tomorrow!</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just got back from attending an education conference in exciting Las Vegas! I couldn't get to my computer fast enough to share with you some awesome tips for your classroom I discovered while talking to other teachers while I was there. I will be sharing them for the next few here on my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Karen uses engaging Powerpoint presentations to introduce grammar in her classroom. Her favorite lesson is called "Contraction Surgery - Contraction General Hospital". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Contraction Surgery is not a new concept. But Karen explained to me why this product is special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She used this approach for a few years, but could always imagine a more exciting video clip playing inside her head. Her teacher partners say that she sees everything in life through Power Points. She says it took a LOT of work to create this slideshow, but it definitely had the desired effect. Upper grade teachers tell her that her former second-graders still talk about Contraction General Surgery! They encourage their teachers to show it in class to the kids who are new and haven't seen it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Power Point includes embedded sounds and actions. She always cracks up when the kids react to the excised letter turning red and dropping off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Karen told me that this approach has helped parents understand how to spell contractions. She says that if she can play even a small part in the "War on Apostrophe Abuse," she will have lived a worthwhile life. You gotta love a teacher with a sense of humor!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stop by tomorrow to read about another Tip from Vegas! And to learn more about the conference in Vegas, read the following Linky Party posts by clicking on the picture below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so excited to announce my summer blogging series called "Teaching Tips in a Nutshell". During the summer I love to read and study ways I can improve my performance in the classroom. This series is intended to pass this learning on to you in a brief recap, or a "nutshell"! So, here we go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, Donalyn Miller, author of <u>The Book Whisperer</u>, was a keynote speaker at the Teachers College at Columbia University, Reading & Writing Project. She spoke about the importance, the research, and the ways teachers can help students become lifelong readers. It is an interesting article titled <a href="http://readingandwritingproject.org/news/donalyn-miller-the-book-whisperer-teaches-important-lessons-about-fostering-lifelong-readers" target="_blank">"Donalyn Miller Teaches Important Lessons about Fostering Lifelong Readers"</a>.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">The following are Ms. Miller's tips "in a nutshell"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bottom line is a win-win-win set of expectations. Win #1 - Teachers get to express their expected behaviors. Win #2 - Children feel loved and supported when we remind them of what good manners are. And Win# 3 - parents see the teacher as a partner in helping to mold their child into a mannerly citizen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For example, Johnny is constantly blurting out answers in class and being unkind to table-mates. He doesn't like being corrected, and tells his parents that the teacher is picking on him. When this leads to a conference, all of a parent's defensiveness dissipates when the discussion turns to teaching appropriate manners and becoming a good citizen. We all want this for any child and we are helping to achieve this in a classroom setting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Try it next year! Start out the school year by telling the class that you have no classroom rules. As long as they are always using their very <u>best manners</u>, there is no need for "rules". Let me know how it goes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> The I Teach Project is an initiative to capture the voices and stories of teachers everywhere. Teachers will have the opportunity to submit accounts of their stories of why they teach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> The Project will create a repository of stories in teachers' own voices about their experiences teaching: the good, the bad, and the funny. The common denominator will be that all stories celebrate teachers and the hard work they do. By coming together and realizing that teachers aren't in it alone, the hope for the project is to foster a sense of community and pride in being a teacher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Launched in Dec. 2014, teachers anywhere are invited to submit their stories in the form of videos, written stories, audio clips, visual illustrations; anything and everything about life as a teacher. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> What an awesome idea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever wondered if you would get your money's worth out of boosting a Facebook post? So did I! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been dabbling with Facebook Boosts and feel like I've finally got a handle on it. What I've discovered is that boosting an engaging post can help me find new followers and a targeted audience for my content with minimal investment. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">First, it is very important to choose the right content to boost. It must spur action from the reader. It could be a post </span><span style="font-size: large;">you've written about a hot topic that most of your target audience would want to read. Or you might want to promote a new product. R</span><span style="font-size: large;">ecently, I successfully boosted a post that offered a free product from my TPT store. If it's not interesting, no amount of boosting will motivate the reader to engage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next part is critical. How will you choose the right audience for your content? You have three choices. Below are a few graphics to help guide you through this process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can probably tell which choice I think is best. Choosing my target audience is where I've had the most success. Earlier this week, I boosted a post for two days at a cost of $15. My goal was to boost my "likes" and TPT traffic prior to a sale. Here are the results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what I call a "bang for my buck"! I have spend <b>many dollars </b>participating in giveaways, linkies, raffles, etc. None of them is as fruitful as the Facebook boost has been for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the numbers from my latest FB "Boost"(6/11/15). So far, I've spent $17.64. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's 505 visits to my blog and 38 new TPT likes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am hooking up with </span><a href="http://www.jennyknappenberger.com/" target="_blank"><i>Art with Jenny K.</i></a><span style="font-size: large;"> to share the story of how my logo came to be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My first blog design was hideous. Seriously, hideous. I created it myself and it did not reflect who I am as a person or a teacher. It had to go. As I sketched out my vision for a new blog design, I knew I needed a logo. </span><span style="font-size: large;">My goals in creating a logo were simple. It had to be u</span><span style="font-size: large;">nique, </span><span style="font-size: large;">reflective of who I am, </span><span style="font-size: large;">and timeless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At first, I thought about using a picture of me for my logo. What could be more unique that? But, appearances change over time, and I wanted something constant like Target's bullseye or Starbuck's label. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">It occurred to me that I could have a caricature done…you know, like the kind you get at Disney World? No…..that would be too creepy. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When I first started blogging, very few teachers (if any) used a caricature as part of their blog designs. So, I felt like I was on to something. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What I needed was a graphic depiction of me, but I didn't know where to get it done.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I searched and searched until I discovered </span><i><a href="http://jwillustrations.com/?SID=b2a6785f2b45bf25cf7224668c20399e" target="_blank">Jessica Weible Illustrations</a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">At the time, Jessica offered </span><span style="font-size: large;">a semi-customization that allowed me to pick out different features. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I chose a bright smile, interested eyes, warm colors, and friendly body language to reflect that I am a warm, caring, and passionate person. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I prayed that it would look okay.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Without ever seeing a picture of me, Jessica created a perfect graphic of me. Ok, so I'm not that skinny (I was at one time</span><span style="font-size: large;">…does that count?). My hope is that it will stand the test of time as styles come and fads go, or if I decide to change my blog design. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jessica stopped doing this type of work shortly after my character was created. I bought the license for it and it became mine! Her name is Moxie and she is my alter-ego! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've truly fallen in love with my brand logo. It can be found on Pinterest, Facebook, and my TPT store. Currently, there are many artists who create characters and many teacher blogs that use caricatures as their logos. What is it they say….."imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"? I'll take it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is repeat of a freebie I created last year to go with an awesome freebie I found in <i>A Cupcake for the Teacher's</i> TPT Store. It's a writing and craft activity for your students' New Year's Goals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-Years-Goals-1035698" target="_blank">grab this freebie from my TPT store</a>. I have my students record three goals: one for becoming a better student, one for contributing to their home or family, and one for improving something about their personal behavior or responsibility. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, grab this freebie from </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/happy-new-year-free-craftivity-1035207" target="_blank">A Cupcake for the Teacher's</a></i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/happy-new-year-free-craftivity-1035207" target="_blank"> TPT Store</a>. It's a </span><span style="font-size: large;">creativity which pairs perfectly with the students' goal sheet. Attach the goal sheet to the bottom of the hat and Wah Lah! You have an awesome display of the New Year's Goals!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you have found something you can use today! I am very grateful for all of you and wish you a very Happy New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been hard at work creating my latest product, just in time for the holiday season. It's the second in my series holiday editing stories. It is a 4 day editing story called "The Diary of Jingles the Elf". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two of the teachers I work with introduced me to this idea by sharing a Halloween editing story that we use every year. The students LOVE it! In fact, they loved it so much they begged me to create another one for <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Editing-Activity-1576397" target="_blank">Thanksgiving</a>, which I did! Guess what they asked for next? That's right! One for the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Elf-Editing-1588794" target="_blank">December holidays</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part is that each story ends with a surprise for the class (which is optional), but it really creates a "buy-in" for the activity. The kiddos are having so much fun, they hardly notice that they are learning! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you do when you need a plan for Tech Lab on Monday? Create a web quest! I was so happy with the way it turned out, I decided to include it in my TPT store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://This is a web quest utilizing the website "The First Thanksgiving" by Scholastic. There are 42 questions that will lead students through each part of the website. The webs quest will lead them to discover all the nuggets of knowledge it imparts. It is divided into three parts and can easily be split into three assignments. It could also be utilized as an extra credit project over the Thanksgiving holiday." target="_blank"><i>The First Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt</i></a> web quest utilizes the website <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/" target="_blank"><i>The First Thanksgiving</i></a> by Scholastic. There are 42 questions that will lead students through each part of the website. The web quest sends students on a scavenger hunt to discover and collect all the nuggets of knowledge it imparts. The web quest is divided in three parts: The Mayflower, Daily Life, and The Feast. It is a fun way to review a Pilgrim Unit or assign an extra credit project over the Thanksgiving holiday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time last year, I saw an adorable Halloween writing activity. I couldn't wait to use it this year. The problem is, I can't find it! I thought I pinned it, but it's not where I thought I would put it. This is my attempt to recreate it. I can't wait to try it with my class!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you introduce the lesson, tell your kiddos that you are invited to a Halloween party and you don't know what costume you should wear. There is no doubt that each of them will have a suggestion. Now is the time to give them their assignment! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The students should use rich vocabulary and specific details to describe the costume. If possible, have the students work privately and independently. Once everyone is finished, have them take turns presenting their ideas. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Did you notice that I chose a witch for my example? This character will be off-limits! But there are many other options!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a slide show of my students' work. I love seeing their imaginations at work! </span><span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to try this with your class for Halloween, you can </span><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Writing-Activity-1506165" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">this product in my TPT store</a><span style="font-size: large;">. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As of this minute, there are only 34 entries in my giveaway for a FREE set of Scratch-Off Stickers with your choice of Rewards from my TPT store. Click </span><a href="http://teachingwithmoxie.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-scratch-off-sticker-rewards.html" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">here </a><span style="font-size: large;">and scroll down to the end of the post for the Rafflecopter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are like me, you are always looking for new and innovative ways to motivate your students. This is why I am SO excited to offer a new product in my TPT store….Scratch-Off Stickers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I introduced Scratch-Off Sticker Rewards to my kiddos, I could not have predicted the level of excitement it would create in my classroom. I had always wanted to have them, but did not want to go to the trouble buying ingredients, mixing a concoction, and painting it on tape. When I discovered the stickers, I new I had to share them you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The following shows the SIMPLE steps to create these rewards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Order and download one of my Scratch-Off Ticket Rewards </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> templates. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The templates in my store fit the Scratch-Off </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Use a coin (it works best) to scratch-off the sticker and reveal the reward.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scratch-Off Rewards are an excellent tool to help children reach positive goals in academics, behavior, organization, or any other out needed in school, at home, within groups, etc. The possibilities are endless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each order includes 30 individual stickers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited about these products that I am going to giveaway a set of 30 Scratch-Off Stickers and your choice of a Scratch-Off Reward product. OR, visit my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Moxie" target="_blank">TPT Store</a> which is part of the Back to School Rally Sale! Hurry, as it ends on August 6th!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I excited to participate in the "Two Stars and a Wish" Bog Hop! The mission of the hop is for each participant to present two "star" ideas to help you get ready to go back to school. The "wish" is an area that we want to work on or improve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I teach math and absolutely dislike Math Logs that busy parents sign, whether their children have practiced their math facts or not. Then, I discovered <a href="https://xtramath.org/" target="_blank">Xtra Math</a>. I LOVE this program. If you are looking for a way to add accountability to your students' math fact practice, you have to check it out. To read more about how I use it in my classroom, click <a href="http://teachingwithmoxie.blogspot.com/2012/11/using-xtra-math-to-build-fact-fluency.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The best part is it's free!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you need curtains for your classroom, but don't know how to sew? Check this out! I made these curtains in about 5 minutes. I kid you not! </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><u>B</u></span><u style="font-size: x-large;">ath towels</u><span style="font-size: large;"> in a cute pattern that will match your classroom. (I got mine at Target for $5.99 each.) Towels are washable and the edges are already finished so no additional sewing is necessary.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Predetermine how large the rod pocket will be by folding long edge of the towel over the rod. I made my rod pocket about 2 inches. Squeeze a line of Liquid Stitch along the outside edge of the towel, then fold and press together to make the pocket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After allowing it to dry according to the Liquid Stitch instructions, you are ready to hang them up! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I have had mine for 3 years and they wash beautifully! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my second year teaching a self-contained classroom and they language arts routine was very new to me last year. This summer, I have been searching for ways to help me be a better teacher without spending an enormous amount of time creating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the areas I needed help with was Mentor Sentences. Lucky for me, I found an awesome source for Mentor Sentences at Ideas by Jivey's TPT Store. Not only has she created Mentor Sentences units for every week of the school year, she has also paired each lesson with a supporting grammar lesson for an Interactive Language Arts Notebook. Heaven!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a free example of Jivey's "If You Find a Rock" Unit. I hope it helps make your life easier, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone! I am a TPT customer (and seller)
from a non-Common Core state. Since most of the country teaches
according to Common Core Standards, it is getting harder to find
products on TPT that are geared toward Non-Common Core States.
Naturally, TPT Sellers want to market their products to the biggest
segment of the market. In fact, I have bought lots of things and
adapted them myself. But most of the time, this takes as much effort as
creating something myself. What I'm hoping for is to encourage sellers
to create a version of their products where standards are editable
(when they are used within the product). Is this realistic? If you
create Common Core products, is this something you would be willing to
do? I just feel like I am missing out on so many AWESOME products!
Thank you for your feedback.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>NOTE: In Nov. 2013, Texas passed legislation (HB462) which prohibits school districts from using CCSS to meet the requirements to provide instruction in the Texas standards (TEKS). You can find the link to read more about it <a href="http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=25769808124" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My inspiration for this edition of Treasure Map for Teachers is this little goodie I got in the mail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's the Oriental Trading "Teacher's Back-to-School Guide"! I've seen sections of Oriental Trading devoted to school supplies, but never a whole catalog! Let me share some of my favorites with you! The item numbers are included below the pictures</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is an "All About Me" poster shaped like an owl! So cute! This is a great project for the first week. I like to decorate the hallway with them in time for parent orientation. They are so affordable at $8.25 for 30 posters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These little clothespins are perfect for finding the owners of papers without a name. My kids know that if they don't find a home by the end of the day, they will be recycled! I couldn't make them at $5.00 for 24 clothespins!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These labels are a must have! They come in all different types of themes....Superheroes, Bees, Space, Stars, Animals Prints, etc. I use them for name tags and anything else that needs a label. The best part is the price....$4.99 for a roll of 100 labels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is a scratch-off reward that you can create for your students! Just write in the reward of your choice, then cover it with a sticker that can be scratched off! Genius! Who knew there was such a thing as scratch off stickers? I can't wait to try these! They are $5.25 for 30 rewards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Summer is a time of reflection for me. How about you? I was reflecting today about a term I recently read about called "Toxic Behavior". Hmmm. I decided to revisit the definition of "toxic". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">TOXIC - <i>def.</i></span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. containing or being poisonous</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">2. extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful, 3. relating to or being an asset that has lost value. <i> Synonyms: poison, injurious, malignant, unhealthy, hurtful. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lord knows, I don't want anything to do with anything that is toxic. </span>Is there anyone who would like to be described as having toxic behaviors? I think not. Do people with toxic behaviors exist? I believe so. Now, being honest to with myself......have I ever exhibited a toxic behavior? <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Yes.</span> I mean, yes. We all have at one time or another. None of us is immune. But most people are evolved, balanced, aware, and it happens only rarely in their lives.* </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toxic behaviors are damaging. They are attached to a harsh word like "toxic" for a reason. They can cause havoc and chaos within a group of people who work together. We all make mistakes. But, a person with consistent and perpetual toxic behaviors can make you want to retreat to your classroom or even find another job. Toxic behaviors damage relationships, professional success, and the well-being of the individual behaving this way, and to everyone around him or her.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, let's shine the light on the darker side of the coin. Perhaps YOU are the cause of a toxic behavior. If so, know that you are doing more damage to yourself than anyone else. This is not an easy thing to reflect upon. The reality of admitting you are "the cause" of toxic behavior can be a bitter pill to swallow. But the sooner you reflect upon it, the sooner you can neutralize it. Keep this in mind: toxic behavior is negative emotional energy in motion. Whether you are the giver or receiver, it drains energy and adds stress to you and all who are affected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what is the solution? I wish I came up with this myself, but it was listed in the comments to the original article about this topic. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Environmental pollution does harm biological life. Negative, reactive, and defensive behavior does not happen in a vacuum. The solution to achieving the right ecology is the generosity of understanding, support, and love." - <span style="font-size: small;">Dennis Brinkley</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always love visiting the blog, Corner on Character. It is written by a wonderful elementary counselor, Barbara Gruener. I share her belief that character is a very important element to a successful classroom. Not a day goes by that there isn't an opportunity to talk about character with my students. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barbara has written a fantastic book called <a href="http://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/p/my-book.html" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">What's Under Your Cape?</a> (Buy it <a href="http://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/p/my-book.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.) I bought it a few weeks ago and have highlighted and dog-eared most of the pages! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The book uses each letter of the words SUPER HEROES to highlight an important character trait. Barbara gives many strategies for helping children focus on building these positive values. One of my favorites is about dealing with bullies by teaching students a song to the tune of "The Chicken Dance"</span><span style="font-size: large;">(page 53 in the book)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Who doesn't love</span><span style="font-size: large;">"The Chicken Dance"? I can imagine my kids asking to do this over and over!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am excited about kicking off a summer series called <i><span style="color: #a64d79;">"Treasure Map for Teachers"</span></i> that will showcase amazing treasures that every teacher should know about. My goal is to find items that any teacher could use and be excited about. I often come across some "jewels" that I just "have to share"! This series will be your "treasure map" to finding them, too! Here we go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Imagine creating the routine of active reading in the foundational grades? There is an immense benefit to building this process as soon as children start to comprehend what they are reading. By writing a simple symbol, students are utilizing building blocks to metacognition….very powerful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to<i> <a href="http://justaprimarygirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just a Primary Girl</a></i> for creating this awesome resource and providing it for FREE at her TPT Store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite websites for kids. If you have not explored it, you are missing a valuable and FREE resource to utilize in your classroom. It literally has hundreds of educational games on many subjects starting from pre-K on up to college and adult learning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorites is the food chain activities. It is a great interactive lesson to practice what we've learned about producers, consumers, and decomposers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sheppard Software's math activities are excellent and fun. I love using this website as part of the centers in my classroom. I've even used it to help me learn how to play Mahjong!</span></div>
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