tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35094002842676567072024-03-14T01:48:22.623-04:00eat.sleep.teach.Tips and tricks from a creative classroom!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-20338035696579679342015-05-24T10:39:00.001-04:002015-05-24T10:39:15.562-04:00End of the Year Book FairTesting is over (phew!), graduation practice is in full swing, and my students are starting to check-out and are ready for summer. The learning can't stop yet though - it has to continue well into June - that is why I've come up with a solution.<br />
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My end of the year book fair is a favorite of mine and my students for the past three years. I pick 5 books and have my students rank which one they would most want to read. I then split my class into 5 groups.<br />
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<li><i>Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone</i> (A lot of my kids love HP this year!)</li>
<li><i>Bridge to Terabithia </i>(A 5th grade classic!)</li>
<li><i>Holes</i> (They were upset we didn't read it this year!)</li>
<li><i>Hatchet</i> (A few of the kids read it and loved it!)</li>
<li><i>Maniac Magee</i> (One of my favorites!)</li>
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So as my students are reading they take notes on many of the elements of the story and begin to build a trifold board with information.</div>
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This year I decided to align this project to the Common Core standards - one of the best parts about doing this was adding a new component - a venn-diagram. I gave students the option of which venn-diagram to complete, but with comparing and contrasting a big part of the standards, I was proud of this addition.</div>
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You can purchase the updated product from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Aligned-End-of-the-Year-Book-Fair-743394" target="_blank">my TpT store</a> - the project is 20% for the next 72 hours so grab it now!</div>
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What books are your kids reading to end the year?</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-30214725935906915262015-04-12T21:07:00.000-04:002015-04-12T21:07:33.760-04:00Appy Hour: Class Dojo<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So as my spring break comes to a close, I face the reality of a Monday morning alarm clock. The benefit of returning to school tomorrow is that while I was away, my laptops from Donor's Choice arrived. I am looking forward to opening a box with four new laptops for my students to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The excitement for tomorrow has inspired me to write a new reoccurring post. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Appy Hour was first introduced to me at a recent conference, where, like the title may suggest, educators gathered around a bar and shared some apps they use in the classroom. While we aren't discussing these apps at a bar, I hope you are enjoying a nice glass of wine as you read this. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And so, the first app I've chosen to share is <b>ClassDojo</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To be honest, I use ClassDojo as both an app and a website - but regardless - it is still one of my favs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm sure most of you are "down with the Dojo" but if you aren't, it is a classroom management program that allows you to award both positive and negative points for student behavior. One of the best features is it allowed parents to track the behavior and see WHY students are gaining or loosing points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my class, students trade in their points for prizes - the same prizes I have always given out as a teacher - but now instead of three classroom management methods - I'm down to ONE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The best part is, I've convinced both my grade level partners to join this year so when my students switch classes, they are held to the same standard they are in my class because all teachers have access to each other's classes.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-3027564833334274502015-03-31T20:37:00.003-04:002015-03-31T22:10:04.890-04:00Welcome Back!Let me begin with an apology. I don't know why, but I haven't blogged in 558 days. Yes, over a year. The last blog post on here was at the end of the second week of the 2013-2014 school year. We are now more than halfway through the 2014-2015 school year. A lot has changed in the past 558 days and I'm excited that I've decided to return to the blogging world in order to share that.<br />
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Some of the big changes - I've moved from 4th grade back to 5th grade. I've spent a large part of my year working with two long term substitutes. This has added a unique perspective to the grade level switch. Not only that, but I've been lucky enough to work with the same students again this year.<br />
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My technology use has increased ten fold in the past 558 days. So much so, that I am currently applying for a <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/project/laptops-for-learning/1531076/?rf=link-siteshare-2015-03-teacher_account-teacher_2247021&challengeid=375453" target="_blank">Donor's Choice project for four laptops</a>!<br />
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Additionally I've earned my Master's Degree from Nova Southeastern University. It was a one year program which I began in March 2014 and finished earlier this month. It was challenging at times, but definitely rewarding!<br />
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I'm excited to begin sharing all I do in my classroom - I enjoy my job each and every day and I look forward to sharing that excitement again. Before I go, one last thing . . . earlier this month I was lucky enough to be honored by my colleagues as my school's Teacher of the Year. That is half the reason I decided my 558 day absence has to end. After just three years as a teacher, it is very humbling to receive such an honor.<br />
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Let the blogging resume!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-90129479540293862712013-09-20T16:49:00.000-04:002013-09-20T16:49:18.256-04:00Week Two!Just finished week two - ten days down, 172 to go. . .<br />
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We had a lot of fun this week, in science we covered the scientific method and ended the week with a small (yet stinky!) lab where we inflated balloons using baking soda and vinegar.<br />
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In reading we finished our first story, "The Code Talkers" and to end the week we became code talkers creating codes for our vocabulary words.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-14443484235017137392013-08-16T10:29:00.001-04:002013-08-16T10:29:14.629-04:00Ladies & Gentlemen . . Teachers of All Ages!The time has come to the annual TeachersPayTeachers Back To School sale! This Sunday and Monday you can get 28% off any and all items in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT store</a>. I begin classroom set-up on Monday so you can expect photos after your shopping spree! I already have my cart full!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-21828196544714116062013-07-28T12:19:00.001-04:002013-07-28T12:19:27.055-04:00What Do You Make?As we prepare to head back to school and my garage is a mess of me packing up to move into my new school I keep hearing "what do you make?" Well my friends . . .<br />
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I'll post my first #TeacherTalkTuesday link on here!<br />
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I left the brownie tray on my table on day and the kids kept bugging - well when I was ready I handed out the word search … the one where none of the words were in the puzzle. After about 5 minutes of struggles and moans they figured it out. I apologized and said they deserve brownies for falling for my prank … when I opened the tray, they got mad but got a good laugh at the Brown-Es. I won today!<br />
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Oh … and my Principal fell for the Brown-Es too, she made me feel bad because she was hungry!<br />
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I guess my favorite part was visiting my college - I spoke to a group of students about finding a job and the woes of first year teaching. The best part . . . the gift I walked away with!<br />
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I also spent some time uploading some new freebies to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT store</a> so pay it a visit! Enjoy your Easter weekend and what is left of Passover!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-47193991911210869102013-02-01T19:41:00.002-05:002013-02-01T19:41:26.327-05:00SUPERbowl SUNDAYAll day my kids kept asking me if I was rooting for the 49ers or the Ravens and I couldn't really answer - I guess I didn't have an answer because (A) the Giants aren't in the Superbowl this year and (B) I'm more excited to go shopping on Sunday!<br />
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That's right . . . shopping! On TeachersPayTeachers of course. I'll be join a group of sellers offering 28% off on Sunday. <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">My store </a>will be 20% off and TPT is offering an additional 10%!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-50112207410678128152013-01-28T18:12:00.003-05:002013-01-28T18:12:53.954-05:00Take A Drive Down "Adverb Avenue"Sorry we haven't been blogging in a while - as you know, teaching is hectic and this year has been no exception!<br />
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I just recently completed a unit on adverbs and had to share the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adverb-Avenue" target="_blank">project </a>my class did. We made our own ADVERB AVENUES, check some of them out . . .<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adverb-Avenue" target="_blank">"Adverb Avenue" </a>for free on my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT store</a>, and be sure to </div>
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Hopefully I'll be here more soon - happy teaching!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Head to my Pinterest board titled <a href="http://pinterest.com/aml1990/pin-it-to-win-it-2012/" target="_blank">"Pin It To Win It" </a>and do two simple things: </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1st - Re-Pin one, or all, of the products you want to win from my store. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On Friday June 15th I'll pick some winners in the first ever "Pin it To Win It" contest where they win the item they love most! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">What dad doesn't like coffee? I'm having my students write "Thanks A Latte" letters to their dads thanking them for all they do.</span><br />
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So I'll take a turn. . .<i>Dad, thanks a latte for teaching me how to ride a bike, I ride mine every morning now and think of you when I do.</i><br />
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Help your kids write letters to their dad with my adorable <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanks-A-Latte-Letters-To-Dad" target="_blank">"Thanks A Latte" </a> letter head available now in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT store</a>! Comment below and let us know what your thankful of your father for!<br />
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In honor of today, TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY, I want to show my appreciation to all of the Ms. Pasichow's out there. . .my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT store</a> is still have its 28% off sale through the end of the day today - enjoy this discount on behalf of the TPT staff and I for all that you do!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Sunday, May 6th is sure to be your lucky day! I'm excited to announce that we are a part of the very first Teacher Appreciation Jackpot!!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">We wanted to show our appreciation for you in a BIG way, so we've all agreed to give away one of our TeachersPayTeachers products for free on that day! Each free gift will be valued at between $3 and $8!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I can't share many more details just yet, but be sure to check back throughout the week for more details!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">While you wait for those details take a look at our Jackpot hosts who put this all together. Hop between grade levels and look out for us in the 3rd-6th jackpot!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Again, teachers a like - thanks so much for all you do! We appreciate your commitment to your students and your dedication as an educator!</span><br />
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Happy Passover & Easter!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-54128178909635127282012-03-11T20:34:00.002-04:002012-03-11T20:43:12.990-04:00Fun with Pinterest Projects<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I've been having some Pinterest fun lately and recently brought two of my "pins" to life into my classroom.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIr5XOzxYBM/T11C-kJCuYI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Gfwt_li3Rm4/s1600/CIMG0330+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIr5XOzxYBM/T11C-kJCuYI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Gfwt_li3Rm4/s320/CIMG0330+copy.JPG" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;">My next project was based on the fact that I'm tired of telling kids what they owe me. Based off an idea I saw on Pinterest that I edited this is my "Catch-Up" board. If a student sees his/her name on the board prior to recess they ask me what they owe. I tell them, they take a clipboard and do their work outside at recess (it's too nice for them to stay in!) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">HAPPY PINNING!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-16386654319694008492012-02-27T11:42:00.000-05:002012-02-27T11:42:49.183-05:00LEAP Into Our TPT Store!<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><br />
The calendar is pointing to an extra day this year - and it just to happens to be on Wednesday of this week! Since it's a LEAP YEAR - you should leap into Teachers Pay Teachers!<br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">I just finished a small two-week unit on the moon and had a blast with it! By 4th grade my students already knew the moon phases so we did a quick review with Oreo cookies. . .that was a yummy Monday!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">The kids had a lot of questions so we read about the Challenger and about craters. After much discussion we evolved into re-creating the moon's surface in the classroom - craters and all.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">In my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Impact-Craters-A-Demo-Lesson" target="_blank">teaching impact craters lesson</a> in small groups students were given a pan with moon surface (flour!) some bouncy balls and rulers. Students measured the impact of asteroids on the moon's surface and worked to problem solve some questions. It was a messy method of learning and everyone loved it!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">I've added my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Impact-Craters-A-Demo-Lesson" target="_blank">Impact Craters Demo</a> to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT Store</a>. . .check it out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">If you want to score a copy of the lab for free, follow my blog and leave a comment with your e-mail, I'll pick a random winner on Thursday!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">While you wait. . .fly me to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Eat.Sleep.Teach" target="_blank">Facebook!</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509400284267656707.post-80986757539190081482012-02-13T21:16:00.000-05:002012-02-13T21:16:23.753-05:00Some "Valentine's Day" Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groovymachine.com/myspace-comments/images/valentine20.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.groovymachine.com/myspace-comments/images/valentine20.gif" width="240" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px;">What are you currently loving? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px;">The local ice cream shop just started selling Kit-Kat ice cream and it is tasting yummy in my tummy! Hit the comments and share what you are loving this Valentine's Day!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px;">If you aren't ready for tomorrow yet, my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Eatsleepteach" target="_blank">TPT </a>store has some Valentine's Day products you can print & use tomorrow!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px;">Coming soon I'll blog about the moon and all the fun I've had with my students!</span><br />
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