tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53401635619821934132024-02-07T16:22:37.896-08:00Thrills in Third GradeThrills in Third Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641842141830534472noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340163561982193413.post-5072544566580454282015-08-02T17:01:00.000-07:002015-08-02T17:01:00.172-07:00Goodies in the Mail!!So who knew the post office delivers on Sunday?! (They do!) And let me tell you, friends, I was so, SO excited when I saw that white mail truck roll on up and stop at my house! <br />
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A few days ago, I decided to make my own planner this year. After much research on TpT and Pinterest, I decided to go with an Arc Planner. I ordered some of the accessories online from Amazon, and I'll make the meat of it. I also went a little crazy ordering some Washi tape-which I've never used before in.my.life. I'm giddy with excitement to use it in my planner. (hee hee) So...here's what I got:<br />
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I'm still waiting for the discs for the planner. And I have to finish creating the pages, and then I can start assembling. I'll post pics of it once it's done.<br />
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Happy Sunday, everyone!<br />
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Listening: So, believe it or not, I have Sports Center on. (The hubs is still at work) There is absolutely nothing on right now, and I just need noise-other than the AC.</div>
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Loving: I still have one month of summer left. I don't report back to school until Sept. 2. I love that I can still sleep in, even though I do have to start getting into the school mode-so much to do...</div>
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Thinking: So, here in Oregon, we have been having record-breaking high temperatures! It's been over 100 degrees the past few days. Now, I'm used to heat, being from SoCal, but I honestly thought when I got to Oregon, my summer would normalize, and it would be in the 80's, maybe low 90's come August. This heat is ridiculous! I wish it would just rain!! </div>
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Wanting: I really want to get into my new classroom. This is going to be my first year in this room, first year at this school, and I know I have a TON of work to do to get it to my liking. I have ideas for bulletin boards that I'd like to get started on, but I don't know what the bulletin board situation is. I also need to get a handle on room organization, etc...you all feel me-I'm sure.</div>
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Needing: I brought teacher's guides for each subject home in June, and I haven't looked at one. I really, really need to open those up! </div>
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B2S RAK: Since I'm going to be the "newbie" at this school, I thought I'd drop notes in other teacher's mailboxes as pick-me-ups with kind words. Also, give my kids random notes throughout the year-just because.</div>
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So there you go! Now, be sure to link up <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Sunday, and have a wonderful week! And best of luck if you are starting next week!</div>
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In Seattle, we did a lot of urban hiking. (and I mean A.LOT!!) All in all, it was great to get away.<br />
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I still have a month before school starts, so I'm not really in the school frame of mind just yet. I'll blog more once I start getting ready. Until then, have a wonderful week, whatever you are doing.<br />
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So, I don't know what happened to me-wait, yes I do! Last year, I had such a class! (I don't mean this in a good way, either). (insert "wah, wahh, wahh") I had 3 boys who should NEVER have been put in the same class-E.V.E.R.!! So they sucked out TONS of my energy! (total Boo!) <br />
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That was problem numero uno. Then, my <i>darling</i> husband who had started a new job last June, proceeded to lose that said job the beginning of December. (not his fault, really) However, said <i>darling</i> husband landed himself a new job in February!! Yay! Except, this new job was in Oregon, so here lies problem numero dos: we packed our condo up, put that money pit on the market, and said "Hasta la vista, California!" (But I came back to California after a week in Oregon setting up our rental house, as I had to finish out my school year with that "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad" class.) I was living out of a suitcase at my super wonderfully sweet friend's house for three months. Yeah...that was F.U.N. <br />
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But...here's the thing. I've been rejuvenated and inspired! Have YOU been on Periscope yet? If not, you must give it a try! And find me and follow me. (@jmeln) I've been "periscope-sucked"! On there WAY.TOO.MUCH. oh boy...my iPhone6 battery isn't great to begin with, but now...yikes! It's all good, though, because it's so much fun!! And all those AWESOME teachers have inspired me to get back on this blog! So here I am! Thank you, Periscopers! Thank you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637268006508049/1637391169829066/?notif_t=group_comment_follow" target="_blank">small fish teacher tribe</a>. Thank you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/299299253527718/" target="_blank">third grade tribe</a>.</div>
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Just a super quick post-I'm trying to blog more. Even if it's a quickie. This I learned from answering those questions for the Liebster Award last weekend! ;)<br />
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Anyway, we are studying about space in science in my class. I wish I could come up with some really cute stuff, but alas, I can't. However, I am giving a quiz on Friday, and I thought I would share it-in case anyone needs a quiz. I just created this. I tried to make this work for Common Core. I think it works, but I won't promise anything. I hope you can use it.<br />
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Click here to get the quiz. <a href="http://goo.gl/HTQ3Xd" target="_blank">Earth, Sun, Moon Quiz</a><br />
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This quiz covers what causes day and night; seasons; Earth's axis; and the Moon.<br />
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Well, it's Saturday, and as usual, I'm a day late. But, better late than never...I'm linking up with Kacy from <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Doodlebugs Teaching</a> for Five for Friday. Here's what I was up to this week.</div>
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First off, we had an inservice day on Monday. No, my district couldn't give us that day off, and extend the weekend since we had Tuesday off, oh no. We had to go in to work. Ugh! And the inservice wasn't even useful! (well, it was useful to vent with others about how awful our district has rolled out Common Core!)</div>
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Report cards went home on Thursday! Thankfully, I didn't get any evil notes from parents on Friday, complaining about the new report cards or their child's grades. </div>
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We were studying the seasons and what causes them, so I whipped up this cause & effect sheet for the kids to work on. They had to find causes that had to do with seasons and the effects of those causes. I think they did pretty well. I just didn't have any pics of finished products. Sorry!</div>
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Okay, friends. I found these mustaches at Target in the Halloween discount rack. I had to get them for "Movember". I want to give them to my kiddos, but I don't have a good idea to use them with. Please help with any suggestions!! I know it's getting late in the month, as we only have next week. Then we are off for the week of Thanksgiving!!</div>
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<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;">You may find yourself asking, "What in the world is the Liebster Award?" I know that's what I said! It's pretty simple. When a person is nominated for the Liebster Award, first they answer 11 questions about themselves. Afterwards, they nominate 11 additional bloggers with fewer than 200 bloggers for the award. It's like a chain award designed to help new bloggers* (see #1) become acquainted with the blogging world. here are my answers to the 11 questions:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;"> Hmmm...I guess I started blogging 2 years ago. I started because I loved what I saw on other teachers' blogs, and I thought, I want to do that, too. I envied those people who seemed to have so many friends from all over because of their blogs. I also wanted a way to share teacher experiences and get feedback f rom other teachers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;">2. What one word sums up the heard of your blog and why?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;"> I think Reflection. When I started my blog, I wanted a place to reflect on my day or my teaching and be able to pick other people's minds about things that came up during my day. I never really thought of my blog as a place to "sell" things, because I don't find myself very creative. It's more an outlet for me to share feelings of teaching. If I was creative, I would love to be able to share products as well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;">3. Is there something you learned late in your blog journey you wished you knew before?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;"> I am not sure about this. I wish I had known how to link to linky parties sooner. I'm excited I know how to do it now, although I am still leaning new things with every linky party I "attend". I love being about to share with everyone things that everyone else is sharing, too. Okay, does that even make sense??</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;">4. What is your favorite pass time other than blogging?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b1721;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27.2000007629395px;"> I love to shop and read. If I knew I didn't have any other responsibilities in my day, I would curl up on the couch and read all day! And then I would shop.</span></span><br />
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<b style="text-indent: -24px;"> Not as many as I'd like. These days, I'm lucky if I get 1 post a week in, and lately, I'm not even getting that much in!! It definitely takes a lot of time to blog, and I am happy when I can catch up on reading all my blog feeds on Bloglovin! Let alone, actually posting to my own blog. </b></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -24px;"> I love seeing what other people are doing in their classrooms and how they are teaching. I think for me, reading other teachers' blogs are a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I get ideas of things to do in my class, but a curse because everyone does such amazing things, yet I can never duplicate what I see.</b></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -24px;"> Okay, unfortunately, I can't say that I'm super proud of any of my posts. But I think I'd have to say my Currently posts would fit the bill. I'm poud of the fact that I could actually follow the directions and get the template onto my blog!!</b></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -24px;"> I've been meaning to post about some things I've been doing in my class, but I haven't quite gotten it done yet. I have the pictures, so hopefully, I'll get it done soon.</b></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -24px;"> I love reading about what other teachers do in their classrooms. I also love seeing what people use in their rooms-i.e. products they use (and I love buying these things on TpT). I also love the feeling of community blogging provides, and the friendships made through blogging. It amazes me that I can be friends with someone I've never actually met, but through this crazy world of blogging, I have friends all over. That to me is the best thing about blogging.</b></div>
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Jennifer at <a href="http://www.teachingwithgrace.com/" target="_blank">Teaching with Grace</a></div>
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Sara at <a href="http://www.framptonsfundamentals.com/" target="_blank">Frampton's FUNdamentals</a></div>
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Amanda at <a href="http://teachinginasmalltown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching in a Small Town</a></div>
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Kady at <a href="http://www.teachertrap.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Trap</a></div>
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Misty and Kristy at <a href="http://teachingtimes2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching times 2</a></div>
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Janet at <a href="http://teachertimestwo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Times Two</a></div>
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Jen at <a href="http://www.teacherkarma.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Karma</a></div>
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Randi at <a href="http://teachingwithstowe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching in an Organized Mess</a></div>
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Brenda at <a href="http://teachingseriously.blogspot.com/">Teaching...Seriously</a></div>
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Amanda at <a href="http://teacheratthewheel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teacher at the Wheel</a><br />
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Anyway, it's time to link up with the <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fabulous Farley for Currently</a>.<br />
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Loving: It's FINALLY Fall! At least it has been for the last few days. Unfortunately, this cool weather isn't going to last long. It's supposed to get back up into the 80's and 90's by Tuesday, and be that way all week!! Yuck! I just know we are in for a FREEZING winter, and I'll be complaining about all the cold then, but right now, enough of all this heat!</div>
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Thinking: Our report cards are due this Friday, so I'm thinking about what I'm going to do to make the next trimester better. I really felt so lost and incompetent this trimester. I'd like to get back to my confident teacher self again, because so far, this year really blows!</div>
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Wanting: I want to go running tomorrow, because I just bought these AWESOME new running shoes!! I tested them out this morning by going on a walk/job with the hubs. They are so.dang.comfy! They have custom insoles-I swear, I've never had shoes that felt like buttah...</div>
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Reading: When I'm not falling asleep super early or catching up on recorded shows from 3+ weeks ago, I'm reading <u>Invisible</u> by James Patterson. I love his books because they are such fast reads-when I have the time. I love mysteries, but a good thriller gets me away from my life for a bit. </div>
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Well, today is Saturday, but I was so exhausted yesterday, I couldn't even get on the computer! So...I'm a day late to link up with Kacy at <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a>-please forgive me. Thanks!</div>
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Happy Halloween-yesterday. We had our school costume parade in the morning. It was crazy, chaotic, but surprisingly, not as bad as years past. Whew! I like to keep my costume simple. Because this year has been so wackadoodle, I've been "under the weather".</div>
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One of my grade level teammates. Scary...I know!!</div>
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I just started teaching multiplication-finally! I made this little activity. I put the kids into partnerships. I had stations around the room. Each station had a bag of counting bears. On the bag it said, "Show a __ by __ array". They had to put the bears into the array. Then on their worksheet, they had to write the multiplication equation the array showed, then draw a model of the equation. It definitely showed me who understands the concept of multiplication.<br />
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I'm really bad at carving pumpkins, but I do it anyway, because it reminds of when I was a kid. It's okay to laugh...<br />
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While shopping at William Sonoma the other day ... need I say more? Tis the season!<br />
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It FINALLY feels like fall here in SoCal! Sheesh-I was beginning to wonder if we would EVER get some cooler weather. Today is just beautiful!<br />
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So, I've been super busy trying to wrap my head around this year. I can't believe we are already starting to do report cards! Ugh! On one hand, I'm happy because it means this year is 1/3 over, but then again, I'm freaking out because I haven't gotten through everything I need to get through!! <br />
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One awesome thing that we are doing in my class, though, is KidBlog. I am fortunate that I get to house a cart of Chromebooks in my room, and luckily, no one ever signs up to use them. Woohoo! So, I have my kids on them all the time. I have my kids do research; use them for AR tests; and do their iReady; but the BEST thing is KidBlog. The sweet Mrs. Bentin from <a href="http://mrsbentinsblackboard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Bentin's Blackboard</a> is joining me on this journey. (okay, actually, I'm joining her) We are having our kids respond to each other on their own blog pages. We've just started, but from my end, my kids L.O.V.E. having a friend in a new state! Every time I say, "Okay, login to KidBlog," I hear this low excited cheer. It makes me smile, for once in the day, that they are having fun with something. And I think the more we do, they will get better at keyboarding and other digital literacy for the real world. (yep, gotta make sure I'm hitting those CCSS) Ha Ha Ha!! I also have my kids respond to questions that I post. It's not just "chatting" with new friends.<br />
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Have you tried KidBlog in your class? I'd love to know what you've done.<br />
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It's been a while since my last post, and I apologize, but as I read other people's blogs, I see I'm not the only slacker this year. What does that mean? I know for me, in my district, we are all so overwhelmed with Common Core and the lack of training we aren't receiving, it's a very stressful time.<br />
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However, I did want to share something super cute-at least I think it's cute. It made me laugh. And if it made me laugh with all of this stress, I figure I should share it with everyone. I hope this brings a smile to your weary face.<br />
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So a few weeks ago, we had our school book fair. You know, the Scholastic Book Fair. As I was perusing the shelves and tables, I saw this book, <u>Mouseton Abbey</u>. Now, I don't watch "Downton Abbey", although I hear I should, but I do love mice, so this caught my eye. What do you think? Have you heard or seen this book before? Isn't it just so cute?<br />
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Here's the picture of what we did:<br />
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If you notice that "served one-by-one", that actually came from a student who remembered that from doing Jivey's <a href="http://collaborationcuties.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-build-better-sentence-best-way.html" target="_blank">Mentor Text Sentences</a> activity. :) </div>
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Another awesome moment last week was while teaching about Theme and Main Idea, my principal walked in the room. (she comes in ALL.THE.TIME to our rooms. can I just say-somewhat annoying...) But, I digress...so she comes in for her little informal observation, and I was just starting to review the difference between theme and main idea. We had been working on this all week. My kids gave some great answers, and showed they really understood the difference, and they knew what themes were. Then, I put them into partners and gave them this sorting activity from <a href="http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/2014/04/teaching-main-idea-vs-theme.html" target="_blank">Teaching with a Mountain View</a>. So awesome! My kids did a fantastic job, talking to each other about how they knew it was theme or a main idea. And the bonus was that my principal said in her note (she leaves notes every time she comes in-stating what she observed) that she loved my lesson! Ya know when a principal loves your lesson, that you've just inched up a notch in her mind. I was so thankful for Mary and her brilliance! You should check out her <a href="http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/2014/04/teaching-main-idea-vs-theme.html" target="_blank">post</a>.</div>
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Have a great week everyone! Now, I need to figure out what to do this week that will be stellar. I know my principal will be in again, soon!<br />
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I'm linking up with the wonderful Farley for <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">October's Currently</a>...<br />
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Listening: Yes, the AC is on, again. My poor bank account is being drained by my AC having to run all day long, almost 7 days a week! Ouch.<br />
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Loving: My husband works most weekends, so we don't do too much. But a few months ago, he bought tickets to see Jersey Boys at the Pantages Theater, and tonight is the night. I'm really excited! Not just to go out with my hubs, but to see the show, too!<br />
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Thinking: It has been so HOT here in Southern California, I'm so tired of it! I really wish Fall would find its way here, and the temps would cool down. This weekend it's supposed to be over 100 degrees in the valleys. And of course, I live in the valley! Ugh!!<br />
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Wanting: I went for my physical last month, and while everything is fine, I need to start exercising to keep my cholesterol in check. Unfortunately, this school year has been a killer so far. I have been working my tail off, just trying to stay afloat, and when I get home, I'm so exhausted, the last thing I feel like doing is exercising. But I know I need to. Bring on that motivation!<br />
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Needing: I need to get my plans done for this coming week, but I can't get them together. Grrr...<br />
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Trick: I know many people already use this, but if you don't, maybe you will want to start. I'm using Class Dojo for management this year. The thing I love about it is that the parents get daily reports about how their child did in class, and they can address poor behavior with their child right away. It's a free app on your phone or iPad, but it can also be accessed from your computer!<br />
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There you have it. I hope everyone has a great weekend, and enjoy your October!<br />
Now, be sure to go link up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Farley</a>, and join the party.<br />
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So, one of the items I'm using this year, and TOTALLY LOVING, is Jivey's <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mentor-Sentence-Units-Bundle-40-Weeks-1198039">Mentor Text Sentences </a>and her <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-NO-PREP-Reading-Writing-Units-for-40-Mentor-Texts-Better-Than-Basal-1339979">No Prep Reading and Writing lessons</a>. OH.MY.GOODNESS. Can I just tell you how much I L.O.V.E. these?!! A few weeks ago, I read <u>My Rotten, Red-Headed Brother</u> to the class. They really liked the story. And some of them could certainly relate. After discussing the story, we talked about times that they had gotten hurt, and I passed out the writing activity. This is one example of a story in progress. How cute is this worksheet?<br />
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In math, we are working on time. This past week, we worked on elapsed time, and will continue with that next week. Boy, is that a hard concept to get across to third graders!! Yikes! I've been using Blair Turner's<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Notebook-ALL-3RD-GRADE-STANDARDS-MEGA-BUNDLE-872300"> Interactive Notebook Bundle</a> for math, and I LOVE that, too! Here is a student in action, putting their clock together.<br />
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We've also been using our Chromebooks a lot. I am lucky that I get to house a cart in my room this year-woohoo! So, whenever they aren't being used, I get extra time to use them with my kids. (insert evil laugh here) So...I had the kids do a quick write about their weekend, just to practice creating a Google Doc. Not too bad, for a first try.<br />
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How do you keep your kiddos focused when they get that blank glaze on their faces?<br />
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But, in the spirit of "practice, practice, practice", I made my own little time to the minute activity. I'm including the link for it, if you would like to download it and use it yourself. :)<br />
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Well, it's actually Sunday night, but I'm already feeling the Monday blues...I'm trying to get motivated to have a great week-honest. I've been printing out some texts for my kids to read this week that are around their lexile levels, and I created some questions for an article we're going to read as a whole class. That way I can model what I'm looking for them to do. We started working on Close Reading last week, and we're continuing with it this week. I know, it's a whole year strategy. I thought my kids kind of understood the process, but after reading a worksheet with questions on it, I see I have some work ahead of me. But I guess that's what this job is all about-right? <br />
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I eluded to the lexile levels, and here's the thing-we have been using Accelerated Reader for the past 8 years or so. We use the STAR test to assess reading levels, and group from there. This year, our district has purchased Ready Common Core. Have you heard of that? Are you using it in your school? I'd love to know if anyone else is using this. Anyway, back to my <strike>problem</strike>...dilemma. So, using the iReady assessment, the kids' scale scores are lexile levels. I've never worked with those. Our teacher specialist gave us a conversion sheet, which will help, but I don't really understand how these lexile levels are equated to AR. You see, when I had my kids take the STAR test the 2nd week of school, and I looked at their IRL levels, I had kids ranging from 1.7-6.4! But, I'm not supposed to level them that way this year. According to the iReady assessment, my kids are all at either 2.7, 3.0, or 3.3 AR level. How is this possible? Does this even make sense? Am I really not getting it? So I'm a little lost at how I should plan for groups. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!<br />
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I just wanted to post really quick tonight. I'm watching the finale of "So You Think You Can Dance" while I'm trying to do my science lesson plans. I just made this organizer, and wanted to share, in case anyone is teaching wetlands this year. Our book teaches about marshes; bogs; and swamps with wetlands, so this is just a simple sheet for the kids to write the definitions of those words and draw pictures of each. Feel free to share. I used KG Lego House.<br />
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This is what is happening: everyone knows that common core is all the rage. (except in some states who are not buying in) In California, we are the last ones to join the party (it seems). This summer, my district got a bunch of teachers together (no, I was NOT one of them) and labelled them "Learning Leaders" and "trained" them to train the rest of us in common core practices. They also had a group of teachers creating common core aligned curriculum for us to start using. Let me say this, the "training", I was told, was REALLY BAD. The curriculum they were supposed to create was just going through our old curriculum that isn't CCSS aligned, and try to make it CCSS aligned. RIDICULOUS? Absolutely! Fast forward to our first report day, and our big PD. WASTE.OF.MY.TIME!!! (and everyone's) The long and short of it is that what they created is a "resource" or "tool", but we don't have to use it. As long as we are teaching the CCSS standards, it doesn't matter what resources we use. Confusing? Yep. Frustrating? Heck yeah! But kinda exciting and pretty cool, too! I view this as my chance to use all the awesome products I bought on TpT from all my fav sellers/bloggers. I'm on cloud 9, really. But...I'm also confused because I read so many blogs, and I'm trying to do what I see other people doing, and I am ALL.OVER.THE.PLACE. I need a week off to try to organize myself thoughts and figure out how I want my lessons to go. I know-I did this to myself. But I kinda idolize my fav teacher bloggers because it seems like you all know what you're doing, and I wish I did! Aahhh....I love reading what's going on in your classrooms, and I will get my own groove going soon. I guess I just had to get my feelings out for my own sake.<br />
Keep up the amazing jobs you all do! Because I'm going to keep stalking you and trying to do what you do.<br />
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Here's my <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/08/currently-september-2014.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fjtmhg+%28Oh%27+Boy+4th+Grade%29" target="_blank">September Currently</a>...<br />
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As all of you are, I am loving that today is Labor Day and I don't have to work!! We've been back in class for 3 weeks already, and friends, I'm exhausted!! This year is a tough one, and it's only just begun! </div>
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Okay, so anyone who owns a condo or maybe even lives in some kind of housing development, probably knows what I'm talking about. When I bought my condo 5 years ago, I was given the CC & R's. (big ol' fat packet of papers that talks about all the rules of the housing association, etc.) Fast forward to last week, when my neighbor's bathtub drain and overflow, plus the valve under their toilet needed to be replaced. I know all this because her pipes run through the ceiling of my garage, and I came home last week to a big ol' puddle in my garage!! So now I have a hole in my garage ceiling that needs to be repaired-mold remediation; replace the drywall; paint; etc...but, I can't find my big CC & R packet and the insurance lady is coming tomorrow to give us her estimate!! I'm in trouble. So, that's why I need those papers. UGH!!</div>
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So my #1 place I've never been that I want to go to is Italy. I'd love to go along the coast, rent a little house/villa, and relax on the fresh Italian coastline. I'm hoping to go in a few years for a milestone birthday. Keep your fingers crossed!</div>
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Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to visit Australia. </div>
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I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin' again for their Teacher Week linky! Today, I'm going to <strike>tell</strike> show you where I teach, and give you pics of my classroom...<br />
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Student rules are posted on the front board. I'm hoping this year, with them up front, the kids will actually follow the rules! I'm also using Class Dojo for behavior. I'm liking how the noise motivates the kids to stop talking. Yay!!</div>
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In my room, the only place with outlets in the room is along the front wall. So, I had to put all my computers along that wall. I do like that when the kids are on the computers, their backs are to the rest of the class, so they can't get distracted.</div>
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I've never done math stations/centers before, but I'm going to try it this year. Yes, these are from the fabulous <a href="http://stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com/2014/02/more-on-math-stations.html" target="_blank">Amy Lemons</a>. I'm so excited to use these!!</div>
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The most space for displaying writing is in the back of the room. Those sheets are from the amazing Jivey! I L.O.V.E. her <a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/2014/07/taking-it-back-to-archives-mentor.html" target="_blank">mentor text sentences</a> and No Prep reading and writing!</div>
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My attempt at a small group area. In front of this cabinet is my kidney table. I put up the wonderful Joanne's (Head over Heels for Teaching) I<a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/2014/08/five-for-friday-website-sales-and.html" target="_blank">nteractive Reading Tools</a>.</div>
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My lovely library. </div>
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Supplies for students if they need anything. This year, most kids brought all the things they need.</div>
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This is my really messy teacher desk. I don't sit at it often during the day, hence the reason for the mess. I put things on it all day, and then try to dig out when my kids leave.</div>
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These are my notebooks of many wonderful units that I purchased on TpT during the BTS sale a few weeks ago. I love, love, love them! I will be adding more notebooks soon.</div>
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So, there you go. Not the greatest pics, and they are on my blog from a few days ago, but this has more explanation. Now you know where I am during the day.</div>
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I'm linking up with Katie from<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #ffa824; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">Little Warriors</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and Stephanie</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: cyan; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://fallingintofirst.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #ffa824; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">Falling Into First</a></span></span> for their fun Teacher Week linky. Today is getting to know you. So...this will be about me. <br />
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So, this is me, Jamie Prichard, this summer, on my only vacation away. I don't have pictures of me teaching, so this me "unteaching". In other words, this is me relaxing! We were in Cambria for a few days. We went to this restaurant because I have a black cat. (The food was DELICIOUS!) But when I am teaching, I teach 3rd grade in the Los Angeles area. This is my 15th year at the same school!<br />
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This is my wonderful husband. We've been married for 1 year, 1 month, and 12 days! (but who's counting?) I wasn't sure I was ever going to get married, but he is my better half-most days. He can make me laugh and feel special right when I need it!<br />
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I have 3 half-brothers, but I only really talk to one. He lives in San Francisco, so geographically, he is the closest to me. But he was the one brother that I grew up with, so that's probably why we're the closest. I have one brother in Colorado, who I keep in touch with on Facebook. My other brother, who lives in Chicago, I never speak to. (don't feel bad, friends!)<br />
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These girls are all super good friends. I would not be where I am today if not for each of these gals. Each one has been there for me in different situations, but all mean the world to me.<br />
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Baseball: fav team, San Diego Padres!! (I'm from San Diego)<br />
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doggies<br />
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my cat, Bella<br />
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Veuve Clicquot champagne<br />
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