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1. I am a 4th grade Writing/Language Arts teacher from TEXAS. Where EEEEverrythang is BIGGER and BETTER! Whoop there it is! </div>
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2. One amazing thing about my teaching career is that I have been teaching now for 8 years and initially NEVER wanted to be a teacher! I was a double major in Psychology and Health Administration and the plan was to work on my master's {because there's really no money in Psychology without having credentials} and find a job that I could do in the mean time to support my shopping habits. I thought (while kicking and screaming)... why not teach? Sooooo that's exactly what I did! I went through an alternative certification program and began teaching 3 months later and I have LOVED every minute of it!</div>
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3. Photography gives me LIFE! I love everything about it. I am pretty good at it and can use any type of device that takes a snap shot and make something out of it! I am seriously considering doing children's photography as a side business. I am still working at it because I don't like to do anything short of amazing, so in the mean time I will keep practicing because I get better and better with time. Here are a few pics that I have recently taken and yes I know that are graduation pics! </div>
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4. I know # 3 was about photography, but I have to state that I am a SELFIE fanatic. I absolutely adore selfies on INSTA (GRAM). Because I love taking pictures of myself, having somewhere to go and look at others who enjoy it as much as I do is the BOMB dot COM!</div>
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5. Reality television is something that I kind of feel bad to admit {not really} is my favorite. I DVR so many reality television shows its a tad bit ridiculous. I mean... who can resist <strike>trash</strike> tv at its finest!</div>
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6. I am the oldest child and grand child (on both my mom and dad sides of the family), and the oldest great (on my mom;s side). That's pretty neat huh!</div>
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7. My favorite color is Cerulean Blue.</div>
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8. I coach cheerleading and want to open my own all-star cheerleading and dance gym.</div>
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9. I am a really good dancer.</div>
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10. One of my favorite things to do each year or whenever I get the opportunity to do so is to travel. There's something about visiting a new place and experiencing something different!</div>
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I haven't finished my classroom just yet, but it's coming along! I literally did not start gathering new things for my classroom until late last week, but I knew that I wanted to change up my room this year. I have been using the same decorations, colors, and theme for the past 3 years and I felt it was time for a change. I am keeping the rock star theme because I absolutely LOVE the different ways that you can incorporate so many things with the theme. </div>
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AND... It didn't help that I have SO many rockstar related things left over from the past 3 years that I REFUSED to waste, so needless to say my classroom has a rock star theme with a new twist of colors, patterns (stripes and Chevron-my FAVORITE ever since it became popular last year), and decorations. My colors are black, lime green, turquoise, blue (as close to cerulean as I could get), purple, gold, and gray. </div>
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These are just a few pics of my room and some things that I plan on using or incorporating into my classroom decorations. </div>
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My college board. We have to do one every year and this is what it looks like so far. I need to add a few pictures and facts. (Prairie View A&M University) </div>
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Grammar Wall Pennants</div>
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Bulletin Board /Part of Grammar Wall<br />
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Meeting area rug (I haven't decided on the one I want)</div>
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Daily 5 - Matches last year's theme- Not sure if I want to change them</div>
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Well... This is where I am so far, but I will get it done by the middle of next week. I will post final pics when I am done!</div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been a VERY long time since I made a post! My move to a new district last year and working on my doctorate degree was a bit <strike>cray cray</strike> overwhelming and time just seemed to never sit still long enough for me to get my self TOGETHER! I kept up with my bloggy friends (every chance I could get), but as for me keeping up with my own blog...well...I didn't do so well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am also working on getting my blog a MUCH needed make over, so that my blog looks purrrrrtttttyyyyy! Unfortunately, I am not the only one that <strike>needs</strike> wants a blog make over, so I will have to be on a waiting list. I don't mind waiting because I know it's a process, but I am antsy and want to get it done.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh...last thing...I will be uploading pics of my classroom reveal next week, so stay tuned!</span><br />
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Fantabulous 4th Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665215738487817158noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618956555468021657.post-44581138549162134932012-12-17T04:23:00.000-08:002012-12-17T04:29:29.102-08:00Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary<br />
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Heeeeeeeeyyyyy now we have a winnah (winner hehehe)!!!! I am so excited to announce the winner of my Blog-a-Versary give-a-way. These are some pretty fantabulous prezis and I hope you enjoy them to the fullest Mrs. Peggy P!!!!! I will send you an e-mail for more information. Thanks again to everyone that participated.</div>
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</div>Fantabulous 4th Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665215738487817158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618956555468021657.post-43956452793824105102012-08-01T01:15:00.003-07:002012-08-02T18:08:12.832-07:00It's My Blog-a-Versary.....or should I call it my blog birthday ?!?!?!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Wowzers!!!! It has been a year since I took a chance and decided to play with the big <strike>dogs</strike> girls in bloggy land and I have to say it was one of the best decisions I made in 2011! I have been inspired beyond my expectations and have come in contact with some SUPER DE FANTABULOUS teachers who make me strive to do better. When you know better you do better....RIGHT!! In this case when you SEE better, you STRIVE to be better. Ha!! I LOVE it!!!<br />
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Despite the fact that I didn't get to keep up with blogging as much as I would have liked, I have plans on doing a much better job in 2012. Soooooooo.....root, root, root for <strike>the home team </strike>Fantabulous 4th Grade!! Whoop!! Whoop!! </div>
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Okay........I am soooooooooo excited to mark this blog birthday/blog-a-versary as my very first give-a-way and I hope you guys enjoy these FANTABULOUS little prezis!!!!<br />
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I will give away a $20 Visa Gift Card to use however you like (TPT, Teacher Notebook, Amazon, ETSY....or anything else because it's a VISA GIFT CARD whoop!!)<br />
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Amanda at <a href="http://www.teachingmaddeness.com/2012/06/turn-music-up-linky-party.html">Teaching Maddeness</a> had a Turn the Music Up linky party back in June and since I LOVE music and absolutely have to have it playing in my classroom (even though I'm a MONTH late) I couldn't resist linking up. <br />
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- You can create stations for just about any artist or genre and Pandora automatically creates a playlist that includes that artist or genre and others that are similar.<br />
- The system allows you to stop, pause, skip, and continue at your leisure.<br />
- The best feature of all is that it saves all of your stations for you!<br />
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Here are a few artist/genres on my playlist (in no particular order):<br />
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1. Lifescapes- Caribbean Steel Drums<br />
2. Mind Therapy<br />
3. Miley Cyrus<br />
4. Jonas Brothers<br />
5. Barry Louis Polisay<br />
6. HSM Soundtrack- High School Musical (any other soundtrack from a family/kid movie will do)<br />
7. Micheal Jackson<br />
8. The Beatles<br />
9. African Drums (instrumentals)<br />
10. Taylor Swift<br />
11. Vanessa Hudgens<br />
12. Switchfoot<br />
13. Jack Johnson (Be very careful...some songs are inappropriate, so preview before hand)<br />
14. Donald Harrison (Jazz)<br />
15. Smooth Jazz (Pandora)<br />
16. Nature Sounds (Pandora)<br />
17. Nuttin But Stringz (violin players)<br />
18. Any instrument (piano instrumentals, violin, guitar,etc.)<br />
19. Katy Perry<br />
20. Justin Bieber<br />
21. One Direction<br />
22. Demi Lovato<br />
23. Adele<br />
24. Shane Harper<br />
25. Any music from Disney or Kidz Bop will always be a hit!!<br />
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I am going to stop at 25, but the list can go on and on and on. One of my tips for finding cool music is to pay attention to what's playing in popular stores or on popular t.v. shows (when they show the name of the songs/artists during credits or commercial breaks) and go from there!!<br />
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On an educational tip I have used some of these songs in the classroom for skills such as visualization, plot structure, characterization, as well as writing prompts. It works beautifully! ESPECIALLY when you use catchy songs like Yellow Submarine by the Beatles for visualization (see video below). <br />
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~Here's how it can be a mini lesson or a quick review, but be sure to time this activity because it shouldn't be long at all.~<br />
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1. Allow your students to listen to the lyrics (and do nothing else) <br />
2. Have them listen again and take notes (mental or jot them down) <br />
3. Draw out what they have visualized from the lyrics <br />
4. Share their pics (it's pretty cool what they come up with) <br />
5. Discuss/Turn it into a writing activity/or whatever your teaching heart desires (smile).<br />
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You will have kids sparatically humming this song all year long!! It's amazing how well they remember the skills they have been taught just from those musical connections. <br />
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Happy listening!<br />
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Seeing that I don't blog as much as I would like (note to self...I AM going to do BETTER) I am always thrilled when someone thinks awesome things about my blog!!<br />
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Fun in Fourth Grade- I really love Cindy's passion for teaching. She is guinely concerned about her student's success and makes sure that she does what she can to make it happen. Go Cindy!!<br />
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My Life as a Fifth Grade Teacher- Lindsay is SUPER cool because she is a TEXAS teacher!! Whoop! Whoop! I think she has good ideas and I can totally relate to some of the stuff she deals with. I definitely check out her blog to see if I can get new info.<br />
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Imagine in 4th Grade- Dawn is really new to the blog world. The fact the she started a teaching blog to connect with other teachers reminds me why I started to blog. Happy Blogging Dawn!!<br />
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Shepherd's Shining Stars- I LOVE her integration of technology!! Some of the sites she has recommended and classroom activities are pretty cool.<br />
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Wells' Tale of a 4th Grade Nothing- Super cute blog! She has been apart of the blog world for a couple of months. She has gooooood give-a-ways, so go and check her out!!<br />
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Check out these blogs bloggey peeps because you will come across some GOOD stuff !!<br />
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I thought WRONG!! It's so bad that the CREEPY thing runs on its own when you you plug it up.Yep that's RIGHT on its own....NO pencil ....No nothin'! We have to plug it in and then unplug it when we use it. HOW ABOUT THAT FOR 30 BUCK-A-ROOS!!<br />
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Oh' Boy 4th Grade is having a CURRENTLY linky party for gaining more than 1,000 followers! How awesome is that!! <br />
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I also saw that Keeping Up With Class is having her first giveaway (which reminds me I need to have my first------so be on the look out), but go on over and check it out <a href="http://keepingupwithclass.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway.html#comment-form">(here).</a> She is giving away a very cute Doodle Bugs Paper Portfolio!!<br />
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Peace, love, and FANTABULOUS teaching!!<br />
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Fantabulous 4th Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665215738487817158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618956555468021657.post-84975835726079997282011-09-02T18:17:00.000-07:002011-09-02T18:22:29.120-07:00Currently Linky Party for September<span style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-currently.html">Oh' Boy 4th Grade</a> is having an absolutely FANTABULOUS linky party (as usual), so head on over to see more and to see what is CURRENTLY up with other bloggers.</span> In order to link up and join the party you'll have to jot <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">down what you are currently</span>:</span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> listening</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">loving</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">thinking</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">wanting</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">needing</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> </strong><strong>stalking</strong> </span>(include 3 blogs....one has to be a non teacher<br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I also wanted to share a wonderful resource that has been shared and utilized throughout my district with Language Arts teachers. I think it is a FANTABULOUS tool for any teacher who would like to beef up their students creative writing. It's called <a href="http://karenbenke.com/">Rip the Page! Adventures in Creative Writing </a>written by: Karen Benke.</span><br />
<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">This book will definitely wash out any reservations when it comes to writing. It is an excellent resource for definitions (broken down by specific topics), writing prompts, word list, and it even includes notes from famous authors to kids. The possibilities of what you can get the kids to produce in writing with this helpful tool is endless. Oh and let's not forget Rip the Page plus a mentor text....all I can say is AWESOME!!</span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">as for the second part of my post today.....................I literally did RIP MY LEG!!</span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">After attending an updated staff development on creative writing, I couldn't wait to get home to start my workout for the day. Yes people I said work out!........</span><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Okay so I decided to take a jab at running the bleachers. I ran them (bleachers) a couple of times and decided to take a quick break. I finally decided that I was going to hit the bleachers one more time, but before I could get going, I slipped and fell right through them!! Long story short... I busted my leg open (almost to the bone) and now I have 7 staples to show for it. (sad face here)</span><br />
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Words of advice...STAY AWAY FROM BLEACHERS!!!!! LOL<br />
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It's a tad bit different today for me to be blogging considering the fact that this is the last weekend to chillax before school starts. I have sat through hours and hours of staff development, rearranged my classroom 50 million times, blog stalked for hours upon hours, created and borrowed (decorations/class necessities/posters/etc.), and read several professional books, so I think that it is safe to say that I am READY!! <br />
Here are a few pics of my finished (well...let me be honest....almost finished) classroom:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First up....FABULOUS ideas from <a href="http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/alberytour.htm">Beth Newingham</a> with my own personal twist!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Classroom library!! Shout out to <a href="http://fabfirsties.blogspot.com/search/label/linky%20party">Fabulous Firsties</a> for the letter idea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vyXNf1S2jtM/TlB_tRpSW1I/AAAAAAAAACw/QxpLz4k_-40/s1600/Classroom+pics-Final+update+2011+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vyXNf1S2jtM/TlB_tRpSW1I/AAAAAAAAACw/QxpLz4k_-40/s320/Classroom+pics-Final+update+2011+012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Small group table and random areas in the classroom</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not completely done because there are a few small details that I would like to add to the room to continue to ROCK OUT this school year.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t-WwvvrcO9w/Tja6yM4rWXI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Dg3qUjF78ZA/s1600/My+signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t-WwvvrcO9w/Tja6yM4rWXI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Dg3qUjF78ZA/s1600/My+signature.png" t$="true" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t-WwvvrcO9w/Tja6yM4rWXI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Dg3qUjF78ZA/s1600/My+signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 49px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 184px;"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-1" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span class="post-author vcard"></span></div>Fantabulous 4th Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665215738487817158noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618956555468021657.post-37539394797006875002011-08-09T18:14:00.000-07:002011-08-09T18:37:53.740-07:00Switch it....change it......rearrange it! My Classroom updates...Okay so I have to admit that having the ENTIRE school change classrooms can be a bit overwhelming. Moving every piece of furniture (because 1st is different from 2nd-4th and 2nd and 3rd have smaller desk than 4th, and so on), grade level books, computers, manipulatives, other resources, and years of teacher JuNk (see where I'm going with this)..........a lot of work is all I can say to that!!<br />
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As the clock continues to tick, the anticipation increases about the first day. I am trying to patiently wait, but I have to admit that I am too excited about the upcoming year. I have gone to the school a couple of days this week and last week to work in my classroom, but I haven't accomplished as much as I would have liked to. <br />
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I will continue to work in between staff development sessions (on campus) and use the time that's alloted WISELY! That's if I am not chatting and catching up with my team or distracted by WHATEVER LOL!<br />
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Here are some pics of the progress I have made in my room.<br />
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This is the view of the back counter from the entrance<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Here's what I have accomplished so far...</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">view of back counter </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Buddy Reading/Rock Star Lounge area</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-awS-RzcB8CU/TkHU2YnnIII/AAAAAAAAABs/Y8nCYj_RUsk/s1600/classroom+updates-2011+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-awS-RzcB8CU/TkHU2YnnIII/AAAAAAAAABs/Y8nCYj_RUsk/s320/classroom+updates-2011+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My corner and the Writing Center</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The heart of our classroom....the library!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">View from small group table</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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That is all for now (a lot....I know). Stay tuned............</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="clear: both;"></div>Fantabulous 4th Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665215738487817158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618956555468021657.post-25399421876471230552011-08-06T11:03:00.000-07:002011-08-06T12:07:29.365-07:00Bargain Deals for Teachers: Keeping My Ears to the Streets!Hey guys! I just wanted to share a great bargain with each of you that I saw in the new sales ads for next week. Don't know about you , but I know I am always down for a bargain. It feels so much better to say that I saved X amount of dollars (when I have to justify my school related purchases) because there are SOOOOOO MANY to justify!<br />
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If you didn't know already.....<span style="color: red;">Staples</span> is still offering a 25 item limit to all educators who presents their i.d. at the time of purchase.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Staples</span></strong> <strong>will also have <span style="font-size: large;">Composition Notebooks </span><span style="font-size: small;">starting tomorrow (August 7-10 that's Monday through Wednesday ONLY)</span> for <span style="font-size: large;">10 cents</span> (did you here me) <span style="font-size: large;">10 cents</span> with any $5 dollar purchase. Best part teachers can still get <span style="font-size: large;">25</span> @ 10 cents each!!!</strong><br />
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<strong>Other bragains at Staples include:</strong><br />
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<strong>1. scissors @ 50 cents</strong><br />
<strong>2. Copy paper @ 50cents</strong><br />
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<strong>My local Office Depot has been doing a great job of matching any of Staples offers (even the quantity), so if they sell out try other stores that will price match.</strong><br />
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<strong>Hope this helps! Spread the word guys I know I would appreciate it!</strong><br />
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Advice from Ka'Shawna at Fantabulous 4th Grade....<br />
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1. Ask questions ~ being a new teacher can be very intimidating and down right scary, but don't think that it's okay to just figure it out on your own or let something go. Find a willing helper and <strong>ask, ask, and ask again </strong>(most seasoned teachers don't mind because we were once the rookie).<br />
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2. Discipline Management from day one is key in any classroom ~ Set the tone day one! You are responsible for your class, so grab the wheel and drive where <strong>you</strong> want to go. Sometimes even the smallest things need to be addressed so that they don't turn into bigger problems.<br />
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3. Take time for yourself! ( there's not much more to say on this topic)<br />
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4. Communicate with parents (parents can be very helpful and a great support system), but don't get too personal! Some parents will try and go there with you, but keep it professional.<br />
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5. Plan, try to stay organized, and keep <strong><span style="color: purple;">organized</span> electronic files</strong> of everything (stay away from keeping too much paper because it can get a little overwhelming)<br />
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6. Build relationships and have fun....with students, <strong>positive</strong> colleagues, administration because in my opinion it makes life easier.<br />
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Happy teachings and FANTABULOUS blessings!<br />
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<strong>Two of my notebook creations</strong><br />
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~ tape<br />
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~ 2 sheets of scrapbooking paper (any two from a STACK will do)<br />
~ stickers, stamps, adhesive jewels, letters or (anything that will accessorize the notebook for creative flair)<br />
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Gather two pieces of (stack/decorative cardstock) paper and place one on top of the other. Then place the notebook (opened) in the center of the two pages. Measure so that there's an even amount of paper left over on each side of the notebook. After you have measured the notebook, remove the notebook to tape down or glue the two sheets together to form one sheet.<br />
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Trace the outer edges of the notebook. Once you trace the notebook, cut off the top and bottom edges along the traced lines.<br />
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Take the front flap of paper and pull (as tight as possible) and tape down on the inside cover. After you tape the front flap down, close the notebook. Take the second flap and pull over the closed note book. Place your velcrow under neath the (2nd) flap and voila! You are done with the hard part!<br />
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<strong>Table of Contents</strong>- this can be very helpful for teachers and students by cutting down the time it takes students to sometimes find their work from previous lessons. The first couple of pages can be dedicated for this section (use front and back) to have students log each page of the note book. This way they know exactly where to find specific activities or information regarding a specific topic. For example, "Students in your notebooks refer back to the (Craft) lesson on using Figurative Language".</div>
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<strong>Tabs</strong>- these can be used to make multiple sections in your notebook <br />
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Once you have finished you can do the following to jazz up your notebooks:<br />
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~ add pictures, names, quotes<br />
~ add stickers<br />
~ use decorative scissors to cut the overlapping flap of the notebook<br />
~ use scraps to make columns, funky designs/shapes, stripes, etc.<br />
~ use foam letters (best to do after lamination because they won't fit through the laminator)<br />
~ scrapbooking kits <br />
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I hope you like the new twist on the notebooks and can find this to be a useful idea to use in your classrooms.<br />
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I have come across some really great stuff on Pinterest (if you haven't been to this sight boy are you missing out because it is FANTABULOUS... so follow me ), blogs that I follow, and I will add ideas that I use as well, so stay tuned. In the mean time, here are some great ideas for "Meet the Teacher" night/day at your school that I think are pretty darn cool and can be revamped into whatever you like, so enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://vasquezfrogs.blogspot.com/p/toadally-terrific-teaching-ideas.html">Fabulous FourthGrade Froggies- http://vasquezfrogs.blogspot.com/p/toadally-terrific-teaching-ideas.html</a><br />
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This cute idea was shared on two different blogs. Check out the links below:<br />
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<a href="http://shenanigansinsecond.blogspot.com/search/label/Back%20to%20School">Second Grade Shenanigans http://shenanigansinsecond.blogspot.com/search/label/Back%20to%20School</a><br />
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This idea can be attached to a cute poem used for any level as an o"fish"ial <strong>welcome</strong> to____ grade. How cute is this!<br />
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That's it for now, but I will post more later. Time to work in my classroom!<br />
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I am so excited to have joined this wonderful world of blogging that I decided to jump right into the swing of things. With all of this blog stalking I've done this summer<strong> (hehehe)...</strong>the new school year is near and I can't wait to see the kiddos reactions to our Rock Star theme this year. I have been using my time off to do a little of this and a little of that and boy have I done a lot to get organized and ready for the year. <br />
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I have researched and look up tons and tons of blogs and I have some many ideas and ways to use this blog that I am stealing (for a good cause) from the talented and creative teachers in the blog world that I don't know what to do with myself. I surely hope that the things I post and add to my blog are as helpful and beneficial to you as others blogs have been to me.<br />
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Until I really get the swing of things (because this blogging thing is a new world of its own) I will begin to post ideas and other creative finds that I come across. Until then relax and ROCK OUT the rest of your time off!<br />
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