tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90309153544217070122024-03-13T11:36:38.803-04:00Love to Teach :)Thoughts, lessons, and creativity from a third grade teacherLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-12415304066601043532020-02-01T06:20:00.003-05:002020-02-01T06:21:59.989-05:00February FreebiesHi friends!<br />
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It's been.... phew. A long time. I apologize for not keeping up to date but I'm a new busy mama over here :) My son, Owen, is 13 months old now. Time sure flew by and he's the greatest love I've ever known.<br />
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Speaking of love, I have found a couple amazing February freebies, perfect for Valentine's Day. The first one is from Longwing Learning. It is a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FEBRUARY-BULLETIN-BOARD-4268085">February bulletin board</a> that is being displayed currently outside my second grade classroom called <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FEBRUARY-BULLETIN-BOARD-4268085">What do you know by heart</a>?<br />
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What I loved about this resource is that it got my second graders thinking... what am I good at? What would I be able to teach others? What is in my heart?<br />
Examples that my students came up with include:<br />
-Addition and subtraction facts -Reading books<br />
-Being a good friend -How to love<br />
-How to speak another language -How to be kind<br />
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The other freebie my students were very excited about was a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Family-Heart-Project-FREEBIE-February-Family-Project-1639261">Family Valentines Project</a> by Teacher's Breathing Space.<br />
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I cannot wait for these to come back next week. This <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Family-Heart-Project-FREEBIE-February-Family-Project-1639261">project</a> allows for my students to work with their families and have fun and decorate their hearts however they want. Unleash their creativity! They are also allowed to take leadership in the design ;) Very excited second graders I have!<br />
-I laminated the hearts on cardstock<br />
-I laminated and printed in color the sign "Our Family Valentine Projects" so I can use year after year.<br />
-I also gave my students at least a week to complete - life is busy!<br />
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I hope you enjoy these freebies... check out more <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Love-To-Teach/Search:valentine">Valentine's products</a> in my TPT store.<br />
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Here's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Valentine-Printables-1098819">a fun writing freebie </a>for the younger grades :)<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-25071782855127852282018-07-31T18:03:00.004-04:002018-07-31T18:03:50.847-04:00Back to School 2018 Sale and Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
I am so excited to be participating in the Back to School <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Love-To-Teach">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> sale with 25% off all of my products with the code: BTSFRESH. </div>
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I am currently printing a set of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Printable-Monthly-Writing-Prompts-For-Portfolio-1372460">Portfolio pages</a> for each of my second graders to put into binders. When I taught Kindergarten, I used all the portfolio pages (how I write my name/how tall I am, etc.), but now I use just the memory pages for the children to reflect on each month. In between the monthly memory pages, I have my students choose their best writing pieces to fill in their portfolios. </div>
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I love having a binder for each child to bring home and share with their families at the end of the year! Such a great keepsake!</div>
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Along with the excitement of the sale, I am giving away a $10 TPT card! Enter below to win - I will be choosing a winner Thursday, August 2nd early in the AM to give you plenty of time to still shop the two-day-sale! Good luck and I hope you find some great goodies on TPT!</div>
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In New York, we go back to school in September but I am thinking about my classroom all summer long (in between teaching summer school!) I love to find new and exciting products for my second graders.</div>
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I was excited to find this <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/black-and-white-welcome-door-banner-a2-13698032.fltr?">"Welcome" sign</a> that I will hang outside my classroom after summer school ends :) It goes great with my black accents around my classroom. Definitely large and pops! I think it'll look nice to invite my students in on the first day of school.</div>
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Who doesn't love <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/black-tissue-paper-pom-pom-decorations-a2-13700815.fltr?">pom poms</a>? I have adorable white and gray ones already, so I thought hey - why not try black? These are so reasonably priced, but I was a little careless with assembly. A few of the corners ripped since there's so many sections to make it look full. The finished product came out cute (not like the photo), but I should have had more patience with unfolding them ;) Would I purchase again? For the price yes, but I may have someone more crafty put them together! </div>
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I will buy these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/happy-birthday-pencils-a2-12_19530.fltr?">pencils</a> year after year for my second graders. They hold up nicely and I always want to make their <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/happy-birthday-pencils-a2-12_19530.fltr?">birthdays</a> special. Also, second grade pencils (or Kindergarten, 1st, or 3rd grade <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery/stationery/pencils/1st-day-of-school-a1-551467+2336-1.fltr">pencils</a>!) are perfect for the first day of school and to get them excited for the year. </div>
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Do you do Star Student in your class? I do for one full rotation of the class. I have a special day of the week where they will share items, read books, and receive a book at the end of the week that has compliments and notes from his/her classmates. These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/star-student-stickers-a2-12_2992.fltr?">stickers</a> are so cute and at a wonderful price! </div>
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Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qOQXmxjbtvsk9RvOjkZmD0mVPkK1SsRi/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a> to download the star student cut outs that I hand out to each star student to fill out at home and share on our poster.</div>
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<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/roly-poly-stuffed-pets-a2-13806497.fltr?">Roly Poly stuffed pets </a>and <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/roly-poly-stuffed-easter-animals-a2-13786878.fltr?">Roly Poly stuffed Easter-themed animals</a> will be so cute for my kiddos for end of the year gifts (shhh - don't ruin the surprise!) I know it says "Easter themed" but who doesn't love chicks, bunnies, and lambs always? In second grade, we hatch chicks too so I thought it was appropriate! </div>
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Also - there are still 3 more days left in the Back to School giveaway!!! Don't forget to enter! :) $250 you could get sooooo many wonderful things! Best of luck!</div>
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Perfect time to start thinking about Back to School goodies - and <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery/teacher-resources-a1-551420.fltr">Oriental Trading</a> has it all. If you have read my blog posts before, you know that I am a big fan of their supplies from bins for organization to cute pencil toppers and prizes for my students.<br />
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Here are some of the fun products I have gotten in the past from Oriental Trading:</div>
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Giveaway begins July 16 and runs through July 30 - Good luck and happy shopping! </div>
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You may be already done with school (I still have 7 days left) but maybe you can use this blogpost for future years. Report card comments are one of the most difficult things for me to write - how do I get started? What are the highlights that I need to touch upon? </div>
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I wanted to compile a group of resources (free!) that I have found helpful for report card comments. I currently teach second grade but I have found these links helpful when I taught other grades as well.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/genia-connell/101-report-card-comments-use-now/">Scholastic</a> has a wonderful resource of report card comments that are broken down into different subjects and categories. Very easy for families to understand and great sentence starters to make your own!</div>
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Another great resource is from <a href="https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/assets/media/images/free_resources/teachers_corner/printables/reportCardComments.pdf">Lakeshore Learning</a> and it is a PDF file full of report card comments in a similar format as Scholastic's. :)</div>
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Some in-depth literacy report card comments come from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/blog/pics/Report%20Card%20Comments.pdf">Teacher Related Resources</a>. I like these because they give me ideas for my conferences and identifying the strengths and needs of my students in reading and writing.</div>
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My last resource I am going to share is a freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Over-125-Report-Card-Comments-FREEBIE-1047853">One Teacher's Adventures</a>. Over 125 comments and they are all great and such a variety!</div>
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I hope you can use these resources!</div>
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Happy Holidays! I was very excited to receive my big cardboard box full of exciting items for my students to enjoy from Oriental Trading. I teach Second Grade and I have to tell you that they absorb everything and they are excited about many things - especially the holidays.</div>
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When I search Oriental Trading, I love how I can just go to the categories I need - Holidays/<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/christmas-a1-550904.fltr">Christmas</a> and who doesn't love sales? They have a great sale section as well.</div>
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The "main event" of my student gifts are these adorable penguins. I love the plush toys from Oriental Trading because they are so cute and the kiddos cherish them at this age. These plush toys are currently sold out, but I also would recommend these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/plush-christmas-bears-and-reindeer-a2-13745974.fltr?categoryId=550218">holiday bears and reindeers</a>. Too cute and they are on major SALE!</div>
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I loved the variety of these but I am hoping that they come out with more of an assortment for boys. There are other slap bracelet assortments that have different themes, but this particular pack will appeal mostly to the girls of my class. It was a nice to have some bracelets with designs and some plain, sparkle ones.</div>
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The item I was impressed with the most are these 4 1/2 inch <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/snowflake-foil-notepads-a2-13712854.fltr?">snowflake notepads</a>. For only $5.99, you will receive 24 of these. Very good quality and they were larger than I expected for the price. I have lots of artists and notetakers in second grade so they will love these!</div>
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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah! I can't wait to celebrate with my students all about the holidays around the world.</div>
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Enjoy <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Writing-Prompts-for-After-Christmas-1030179">my freebie</a> from Teachers Pay Teachers full of writing prompts that you can use before and after the holiday season.</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-63000588771628264232017-10-11T20:51:00.002-04:002017-10-11T20:51:35.993-04:00Fall Painting CraftsI was so excited to stumble upon <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2015/09/fall-mason-jar-craft.html#_a5y_p=4334244">this post</a> from Sugar Bee Crafts. I was looking for a fun, fall craft to do that would use some colorful paint and the mason jars I had bought. What better than to create a cute little mason jar luminary?<br />
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I will say, mine did not come out as cute as <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2015/09/fall-mason-jar-craft.html#_a5y_p=4334244">Sugar Bee Crafts</a>. I did not have time to find the perfect leaf decals so I said hmm... what could I use that would be convenient and not break the bank? I headed over to Michael's Craft Store and got some leaf stickers - perfect! I used the leftover stickers for my second grader's work (a win, win!)<br />
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We used acrylic paint on these ceramic pumpkins. They were only $3 each at the Target Dollar Spot (gotta love it!) Below are the two pumpkins that I did. One of them was for her new baby boy, Parker :) </div>
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The bottom two pumpkins are her moms and Rachel's. Can you tell Rachel is quite the artist?! xo</div>
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What fun crafts have you been doing this fall? </div>
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Happy October :)</div>
Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-32256385127495157782017-10-06T16:12:00.000-04:002017-10-06T16:13:34.883-04:00Happy Halloween 2017It's October. The leaves are falling, the temperature is (kind of) changing here in New York. Many are excited for apple cider doughnuts, hayrides and apple picking. This is actually the first year I am really happy for Fall. Usually back-to-school consumes my life (which it still is) but I am finding time to enjoy some of the little things as well. :)<br />
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I love <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/">Oriental Trading</a>. For special occasions, treats, and crafts. Keep reading to find out about the goodies I got from Oriental Trading to celebrate <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/halloween-a1-550760.fltr">Halloween </a>with the sweetest second graders around.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "coming soon";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">[[Disclaimer: Oriental Trading sent me products in exchange for a blog post, but all opinions in this post are mine.]]</span></span></div>
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I love the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery/stickers-and-labels/halloween-a1-551496+1237-1.fltr">Halloween sticker sets</a> from Oriental Trading. There is a variety of stickers and they are too cute. Check out <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/jack-o-lantern-face-stickers-a2-13703354.fltr?categoryId=551496">these pumpkins</a>! For only $2.99 each, I made a teacher's day (well, 4 of them!) with this cute roll of stickers. This will also bring lots of happiness to their excited second grade friends.</div>
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I used this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Spooktacular-Gift-Tags-2164691">cute freebie tag</a> on TPT from Denise Hill. Too cute!</div>
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Don't want to go through the process of cutting individual pumpkins? <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/jumbo-foam-pumpkins-a2-57_2205.fltr?categoryId=550055">These</a> are on cute foam. However, I did think they would come with pieces... but there's always ideas on Oriental Trading and on Pinterest!</div>
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So my favorite item that I got from this order was this<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/super-fun-keychain-assortment-a2-13680013.fltr?"> super fun keychain assortment</a>. My kiddos are going to LOVE these! </div>
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Bubbles! Oriental Trading has a bunch of cute Peanut products so I thought that <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/peanuts-halloween-mini-bubble-bottles-a2-13703167.fltr?">these bubbles</a> would be perfect for the goodie bags. </div>
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And <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/halloween-pumpkin-pencils-a2-25_12980.fltr">Halloween pencils</a>... of course! These are $4.49 on Oriental Trading - not too bad for the price. I know you can get these at the Dollar Store, but sometimes the quality is not as great. I'll let you know how these work out!</div>
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Here are my finished treat bags. The bags were from the dollar store and I created these special cards using KB Konnected's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freebie-Halloween-Candy-Corn-Glitter-Frame-1490259">candy corn frame</a>. Glitter, too cute!</div>
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I am so excited to show you my second grade classroom. I am moving from the upstairs in fourth grade to a downstairs classroom in second grade. I am very excited - what a perfect age!</div>
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I love incorporating the Daily 5 in my literacy block. Here is my Daily 5 and CAFE posters that you can find on Teachers Pay Teachers. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Daily-5-Cafe-Poster-Set-Freebie-311310">Click HERE</a> to check out the cutest CAFE headers and strategy cards.</div>
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<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/">Oriental Trading</a> has a new addition to their website - <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/">Learning365</a> for all of your teaching supplies and other great educational resources. </div>
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The photo below is my calendar area. I love me some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Morning-Meeting-Calendar-Time-834545">Georgia Grown Kiddos</a> xo her calendar set are the best out there on TPT! Equally just as awesome, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apples-Stars-Calendar-Kit-Pink-Bright-Blue-version-759372">Good Enough Teacher</a> has the best calendar pieces that fit perfectly in my calendar pocket chart.</div>
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To the right of my calendar area is my "I Can" learning objectives chart. I LOVE this... there is actually more sections but I pinned it off to only have 3 sections. It twists to hang perfectly straight and I can't wait to use my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Love-To-Teach/Category/Common-Core-Statements-69723">I can statements</a> here. You can use dry erase or cards!</div>
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[If you are looking for 3rd grade I can statements, check mine out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Love-To-Teach/Category/Common-Core-Statements-69723">HERE</a>]</div>
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These <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/owl-dry-erase-magnets-a2-13607426.fltr?keyword=owl+magnets">magnetic dry erase owls</a> are on SALE (under $5 for a dozen!) and they can work for table numbers, groups, reminders, or just cute BTS decor. I have <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/owl-dry-erase-magnets-a2-13607426.fltr?keyword=owl+magnets">these</a> located right now in my math area and I hope to find new ideas throughout the year to use them. I already got a few compliments ;)</div>
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I also love <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whole-Brain-Teaching-WBT-Power-Pix-Common-Core-Math-2nd-grade-NBT-Standard-2103187">these posters</a> from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whole-Brain-Teaching-WBT-Power-Pix-Common-Core-Math-2nd-grade-NBT-Standard-2103187">Sneaking into Second</a>. So cute!</div>
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Something else that is perfect for my literacy groups are these <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/highlight-reading-strips-a2-13651447.fltr">highlighting reading strips</a>. For the primary grades sometimes it's tricky for kiddos to keep track of where they are with reading, especially when the print gets smaller and smaller with the more difficult books. My sweeties will love using these during reading :) </div>
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A fun, exciting part of second grade is learning about life cycles. At my school, we will hatch chicks and monarch butterflies. This <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/4-pc-life-cycles-learning-posters-a2-62_9246.fltr">4 poster life cycle set</a> is only $6.49. You cannot find a better price for these quality posters! This is one of the best deals for <a href="http://www.learn365.orientaltrading.com/4-pc-life-cycles-learning-posters-a2-62_9246.fltr">high quality posters</a> I have seen out there. A MUST HAVE for a second grade teacher!</div>
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Pinterest and TPT, I decided to create my own with cute clipart and personalize them with my kids names. I used <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Counting-Cookies-Graphics-PersonalCommercial-Use-704384">counting cookies</a> from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Counting-Cookies-Graphics-PersonalCommercial-Use-704384">Classroom Chitchat</a>.<br />
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I hope you all have the best school year. Thinking of you all - for the ones that already have your routine down and for those of you just starting out and getting your classroom as ready as you can before back to school... Never forget - you are wonderful and we all make mistakes and learn from them.</div>
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Second grade starts my new journey.</div>
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Most of my blog posts are about teaching in my classroom, but I never want to forget.. that my sheltie-pom Lily teaches me every day too. </div>
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Yesterday was National Dog Day :) 8/26/17</div>
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To celebrate National Dog Day, I am sharing how dogs improve our health highlighted by <a href="https://www.puppyspot.com/">PuppySpot</a>. Do you have a pet? I am so fortunate to have a sweet, intelligent, energetic, clingy pup. She is a sheltie-pomeranian mixed breed and she is 4 years old. </div>
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I am a teacher and sometimes I work too many hours and get easily stressed. Coming home to Lily helps me relax and feel content knowing that there's a little pup waiting for me.</div>
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My sweet pup helps me relieve stress because she is <i>energetic</i> and needs lots of exercise (just like I need!) She is so good with running along side of me (or walking.. mostly walking!) She keeps me healthy.</div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-48329404238659305742017-07-25T20:10:00.000-04:002017-07-25T20:10:04.645-04:00Our Memorable Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just got married one month ago (I can't believe it's already been that long!) and I had the most beautiful day of my life. I was surrounded by my husband, family, and many of the people I love and that love me. </div>
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The day was months and months of planning and of course, there were some stressors along the way (what wedding <i>doesn't</i> have at least a little stress?) </div>
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Do you want to know what helped me? Getting my supplies at <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/wedding-supplies-a1-550536.fltr">Oriental Trading</a>. I used a lot of local Facebook groups to get the best deals, because who wants to pay full price for things I am going to use for one day.. not me! However, for things that I couldn't find and that I knew would help make my day more memorable, I turned to the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/wedding-supplies-a1-550536.fltr">wedding section</a> of Oriental Trading.</div>
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This was my venue for our upstate New York wedding.. very simple but it really was perfect for us. </div>
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I loved <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/chalkboard-style-placecards-a2-13752245.fltr?categoryId=550541">the place cards</a> from Oriental Trading. They went along with our silver/light pink theme for our wedding and were the perfect touch. $3.99 for 50 of them - you can't beat a great deal! :) </div>
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One of the highlights of our wedding was the candy buffet. Our guests loved it. I will say, it was a lot of work. Buying all the candy and putting it together and making sure I had enough bags, glassware and scoops was a little stressful. Seeing how happy our guests were though and how much fun it was - was all worth it.</div>
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We got a few candies from the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/pink-candy-buffet-Supplies-a2-13766417.fltr">pink themed candy buffet</a>. I love <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/pink-salt-water-taffy-candy-a2-13608210-12.fltr?categoryId=">salt water taffy</a> so we had to get it. :) </div>
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Here is our beautiful wedding cake. There are so many <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/wedding-supplies/knife-and-cake-server-sets-a1-550537.fltr">cake knives/servers</a> to choose from and you can even get them engraved to treasure forever. </div>
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My advice to those of you planning a wedding (if you are on a budget):</div>
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I ended up doing a lot by myself but wish I had asked for more help - your friends/family love you and want to help :) </div>
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<b>2. Start a board on Pinterest to get ideas</b>.</div>
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You don't need to share it with everyone, but it will be helpful to get inspiration.</div>
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I got a lot of my wedding supplies from local wedding groups that were selling for a percentage off because they only used the supplies for one day (just like I was planning on!) Please just be careful, go with a friend, and meet in a public place - do not put yourself in any danger. </div>
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It might be time consuming, but if you can't find anything on local Facebook groups then check out Oriental Trading and other websites like Amazon for the best prices. You won't be sorry!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Activity: Word Builder</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To start the game, write four random consonants and three random vowels on a page in the notebook and pass it to your child.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Help her set the timer for 30 seconds, then have her write down as many two-letter words as she can think of in 30 seconds.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once the time is up, go over the words with her and discuss which ones were spelled right.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the next round, write down four new random consonants and three random vowels on a new sheet of paper.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pass the notebook to your child, set the timer for 30 seconds, and this time, ask her to write down as many three-letter words as she can think of.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once the time is up, review the words with her and discuss which ones were spelled right again.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can play as many rounds as you like, upping the word length by one letter each turn. If your child feels comfortable, keep challenging her and you just might both be surprised at how many words she can come up with!</span></li>
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The students are enjoying the fact that this book is an adventure about helping the environment. My one student Kate who is reading was excited to see the main character's name - Kate!</div>
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My fourth graders enjoy adventure, suspense, and visuals - the maps that can be found on <a href="http://tabarron.com/books/novels/adventures-of-kate/the-ancient-one/">T.A. Barron's site</a> go right along with the stories. How cool is that? My children are so impressionable right now and some have developed a dislike for reading :( However, when they can relate to a story and follow a character that they love, they feel like they are a part of it. </div>
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You can find "The Ancient One" at Barnes and Noble, <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780441010325">Indiebound</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-One-Adventures-Kate-ebook/dp/B00AEBCTKO/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">Amazon</a>! :) T.A. Barron has many other great books that you can check out. I personally want to check out "<a href="http://tabarron.com/books/non-fiction/wisdom-of-merlin/">The Wisdom of Merlin</a>" myself.<br />
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Sooooo it's the end of the year. My fourth graders have accomplished so much and they were wonderful to work with. I knew that they deserved wonderful things sooo of course I went to <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery-a1-551419.fltr">Oriental Trading</a> for my party needs. I am also getting married this Saturday (4 days, no big deal) and they also are amazing with wedding supplies!<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-4969332705116020182017-05-10T18:37:00.002-04:002017-07-25T19:27:37.014-04:00Guided Reading <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/">Carson Dellosa</a> has so much to offer for reading. I was excited to be offered to review <a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/educational-resources/guided-reading-teacher-resources">Guided Reading resources</a> for Grades 3-4. </div>
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Something I love about this resource is that there is 6 text cards in a pack (full paper size) and they are <i>dry erase</i>. My kiddos don't feel like they are reading a regular book. Even at the ages of 9 and 10, they get excited about using dry erase markers and picking out their own colors (it's the little things!) </div>
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My kids love to highlight and keep track of their learning. This helps them locate text evidence and we also did a fun "game" where we would highlight the most important sentence in the paragraph - they had to read their sentences out loud and then discuss why they found their sentence to be a key part of the paragraph. Fun and they were able to debate and support each other with the sentences they chose!</div>
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My fourth graders were proud of their cute mother's day gifts. </div>
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They decorated paper bags and placed a decorated pot in each with this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thank-you-for-helping-me-grow-674545">TPT freebie</a> "Thank you for helping me grow" :) </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-49645041381909570082017-03-26T18:57:00.002-04:002017-03-26T18:59:42.855-04:00Rae Dunn GiveawayJust a few more hours of our Rae Dunn Teacher Blogger giveaway! I am so excited to be teaming up with <a href="http://www.readingandwritingredhead.com/2017/03/rae-dunn-teacher-blogger-giveaway.html">Reading and Writing Redhead</a> and some wonderful teacher bloggers.<br />
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You will not only be receiving a 10 piece set of Rae Dunn pottery pieces, but some amazing <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/laura-love-to-teach">TPT </a>resources as well! Good luck! Ends at midnight tonight (eastern time!)<br />
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I am <i>so</i> lucky to have started this blog and to connect with all of you. So.. for my fourth grade teachers (since that is the current grade I am teaching ;) ) I wanted to share with you 5 fourth grade freebies on TPT that are<i> great </i>downloads. Don't forget to leave the sellers kind feedback!<br />
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1. Need 4th Grade Common Core Math Checklists... for free? :) Check out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Math-Common-Core-Checklists-FREE-276872">TeachLiveDream's</a> great freebie! Very simple and readable and student friendly with "I Can" statements. </div>
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2. Idea for back to school? Class newspaper! Love this idea from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Day-of-Fourth-Grade-Newspaper-812197">Laura Leppke</a> :) </div>
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3. I love this freebie from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2-Step-Word-Problems-Using-the-Four-Operations-2469984">Create-Abilities</a> - I know for sure my students need the review for two-step word problems :)<br />
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4. Perfect review for Geometry from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Introduction-or-Review-PowerPoint-Freebie-PDF-and-PowerPoint-Files-204167">I Want to Be a Super Teacher</a> - can be used at multiple grade levels.<br />
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5. Figurative Language posters full of info from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Figurative-Language-Posters-FREE-1634812">Kirsten's Kaboodle</a> :)<br /><img alt="Figurative Language Posters FREE" src="https://ecdn1.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Figures-of-Speech-FREE-1634812/original-1634812-1.jpg" /><br />
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I hope you enjoyed these freebies! XO Have a great day!</div>
Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-86645603606106488662017-02-24T22:58:00.000-05:002017-07-25T19:28:05.422-04:00Wedding planning and purchasesHi everyone! So I am in the process of planning one of the most important days of my life... my wedding. It's coming up this June and I am <b>frantic</b>. :) I have not been a bridezilla [I hope] by any means, but I am stressed to the max because of the $$$$. I am sure so many of you that have been through the wedding process or are going through it understand what I mean! <br />
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To keep the cost budget friendly, I have turned to different sites and DIY projects. One site that I have found most helpful is <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/wedding-supplies-a1-550536.fltr">Oriental Trading</a>. I have always turned to Oriental Trading for my teaching and crafting needs, but for my wedding? Heck yes! Last year, my beautiful cousin got married and being her maid of honor, I got a lot of the supplies at Oriental Trading from a card bird cage to special favors to bridal shower decor!<br />
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I wanted to give you all a <i>sneak peek</i> into my wedding and what some of my ideas are :) The colors are light pink, gray/silver, and black. I am getting married in upstate NY where I am from and at the craziest time of year - the end of the school year! :)</div>
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Something my fiance and I discussed with my minister was lighting a unity candle. We loved the idea and I found these gorgeous <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/personalized-i-will-marry-my-friend-candle-a2-47_568.fltr">unity candle</a>. I love the personalization and the fact that Mike and I will be able to keep this forever.</div>
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<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/silver-trim-place-cards-a2-13745719.fltr">Place cards</a>! Perfectly simple, silver, and ready to be written on! Instead of doing anything too fancy, I decided to be cost effective and "hire" a friend who writes in beautiful calligraphy for my guest names and table numbers. 50 cards for only $3.99!</div>
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Dessert?! Cake?! Who doesn't love cake... this is one of the best parts of getting married - cake tasting ;) And I had been thinking so much about a cake topper... should I put my dog on the top too? Should I have Mike and my names? A bride and groom silhouette? Hmmm...</div>
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The <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/party-tableware/cake-decorating-supplies/cake-toppers/wedding-a1-553130+1555.fltr">cake topper</a> I decided on was simple and elegant. I surprised myself because I was thinking cake toppers had to be elaborate and I have seen some pretty luxurious ones. However, I went with a <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/round-personalized-monogrammed-cake-topper-a2-13753091.fltr">personalized cake topper</a> where the glass shines just right. </div>
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Hmmm... favors. This was a toughie. Being me and loving food/goodies, I am going with... a candy bar! I am so excited. I bought gorgeous glass vases on a Facebook wedding site with all of the scoops and supplies. (I will pick out the yummy candy when we get closer to the wedding!) </div>
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After getting the vases and glassware, I checked Etsy, Amazon, and eBay for personalized wedding treat bags. I came across <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266345765440789588/">this pin</a> on Pinterest, and they were beautiful.</div>
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But with having a more cost effective wedding, I realized I could get plain bags and boxes for guests to fill with treats, and place <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/silver-heart-thank-you-stickers-a2-9_1318.fltr">stickers </a>on them to make them a little "sweeter" (ha, see what I did there?) :) These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/silver-heart-thank-you-stickers-a2-9_1318.fltr">thank you stickers</a> are only $2.49 for ONE HUNDRED. Say whaaaat? Some of the prices for personalized treat bags were $2.49 for 5 bags or stickers! I know these are not specifically personalized with my name on it, but I didn't think it was needed. </div>
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Planning a wedding is about discovering what is really important to you, and what you can budget and live without. I can live without those cute bags :)<br />
If personalization is something you cannot live without, check out these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/web/search/searchMain?keyword=wedding+stickers">cute options</a> from Oriental Trading!</div>
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Centerpieces. I saw <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/clear-acrylic-ice-a2-3_1005.fltr">this bling</a> from Oriental Trading and I had to have it. Such beautiful crystals (or "ice" as they call it) and very good quality. I am going to be filling my vases with a touch of this ice and placing light pink roses in the vases with water. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Since I am not buying the fresh flowers ahead of time, I bought some fake flowers to get the effect of what it will look like. I will also be placing round mirrors below the vases and votive candles around the vase. I can't wait to see what it comes out like...and I can't wait to show you pictures ;) </span><br />
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There's more to come with my wedding journey and planning, but I feel relieved to be on the right track with these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/wedding-supplies-a1-550536.fltr">great products</a>. Let me know what you think in the comments section below xo</div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-86201646969972081512017-02-09T16:58:00.000-05:002017-02-09T16:59:08.313-05:00Joy Cowley Contest<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I wanted to let you know that there is still time to enter <a href="http://www.hameraypublishing.com/joy-cowley-classroom-giveaway-2017">Joy Cowley's contest</a>! <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The Joy Cowley Classroom Giveaway by Hameray Publishing is here! One lucky classroom will win an entire set of Joy Cowley Collection leveled readers (60 books), Joy Cowley Early Birds lower-leveled readers (45 books), all of her newest big books (34 big books), a set of finger puppets, and more!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These books pull in even the most reluctant readers with their humor and whimsy. Your students will clamor to keep reading about their new friends: Mrs. Wishy-Washy, Hungry Giant, the Meanies, and more. Recurring characters make them reach for the next book, and playful storylines lead them to finish it. All books in this package are written at guided reading levels C–I. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hameraypublishing.com/the-joy-cowley-collection&source=gmail&ust=1486763299914000&usg=AFQjCNGkZpivPYWd8OQq8qGfI03yWH1Ibw" href="http://www.hameraypublishing.com/the-joy-cowley-collection" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Read more about the books included here</a>.</span></div>
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How much are gift bags normally? They are usually around $1. I loved <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/christmas-sprinkle-kraft-gift-bags-a2-13712690.fltr?prodCatId=551313%201240" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">these gift bags</a>in packs of 12 for $6. I gave all of my girls the red bags, and the boys the green bags. The gift bags were very sturdy and cute - the only thing I would change is you can see where the handles are glued on the side (maybe a way to make it less noticeable) - but for 50 cents each, what a great deal for everyone!</div>
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48 mini, <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/bright-snowflake-mini-notepads-a2-13710942.fltr?Ntt=mini%20notebooks" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">mini notepads</a> for less than $5! These are tiny but so cute and my fourth graders LOVE things like these... there's enough in pack for me to give all of my students two of them. I would definitely make a purchase with these in the future!</div>
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Who remembers slap bracelets?! I loved these as a child. Of course when I saw these on Oriental Trading, I had to request them. I love these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/metallic-snowflake-slap-bracelets-a2-4_877.fltr?prodCatId=551143" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">metallic snowflake ones</a> (perfect to use after Christmas too) but they also have many other different kinds.</div>
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Do your students love <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/sticky-assortment-a2-5_706.fltr" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">sticky toys</a>? MINE DO! This <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/sticky-assortment-a2-5_706.fltr" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">bundle </a>came with TONS of sticky insects, animals, and little alien guys. Some of them are really small and cute but others are big hand slappers and noise putty that are really going to be a hit!</div>
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The footballs and penguins were my differentiated gift between the boys and the girls. I liked the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/snowflake-footballs-a2-4_2837.fltr" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">footballs</a> a lot - I thought they were going to be a little bigger, but I know my sweeties will love them. My favorite thing I received were <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/plush-bright-penguins-a2-13665743.fltr?prodCatId=550218%201240" style="color: #f83cab; text-decoration: none;">these adorable penguins</a>. They were great quality and I know that they will be a huge hit. I wish I could keep one for myself! ;) </div>
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I am so excited to spend the next week with my students and we are going to do the "5 Days" (instead of 12 days) of Holiday fun. The last day before Christmas Eve they will get these gifts from me and hopefully enjoy every prize.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/christmas-a1-550904.fltr">Oriental Trading's Christmas Shop</a> because there are items up to 75% off. </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-25058975665800986782016-10-19T20:50:00.003-04:002017-06-22T23:11:48.318-04:00Math Thinking Mats and Infographics<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/">Carson-Dellosa</a> is a company that has tons of teacher ready materials. I was really excited to receive the following products in the mail last week:</div>
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<a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/104902--Math-Thinking-Mats-Resource-Book-104902#/?book media type=f389e45b92884d48844baaf09d49e3c5">4th Grade Math Thinking Mats</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/104896--Infographics-Workbook-104896#/?book media type=f389e45b92884d48844baaf09d49e3c5">a 4th Grade Infographics Workbook</a>.</div>
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When I opened the <a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/104902--Math-Thinking-Mats-Resource-Book-104902#/?book media type=f389e45b92884d48844baaf09d49e3c5">Thinking Mats</a>, I noticed right away the correlation with the Common Core. We use Go Math for our math program, and it is very rigorous and definitely builds on the strategies learned year after year. The quality of the cards was very impressive to me. Each activity comes with perforated pages that I put into baggies to keep the center together.<br />
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I have nothing but positive things to say about this product. The students are engaged and eager to play. As the students get older, sometimes they will begin to lose that spark for learning that they have when they are so young. After working in grades K-12, you can see a difference of enthusiasm for learning sometimes. My kids regain that spark when they use this :)<br />
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<u>When to use this product</u>: Math centers, an enrichment activity, or a great review for your fast finishers :)<br />
<u>How many people can use this product</u>: This is more of a partner center or for groups up to 4 people. This is not a product I would use whole class.<br />
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The only thing I changed about our first center "Factor Flight" was taking a dry erase marker and underlining the 9 and 6 so the numbers would not be confusing for the kids (and so they wouldn't fight over the numbers!) :) Great product and well worth the money!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/104896--Infographics-Workbook-104896">Infographics activities</a> are a great tool for me to review important concepts from our Social Studies curriculum. For example, after studying the history of New York and map skills, I had the students practice reading different graphs and locating directions and specific places on a map. <br />
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Just like the math mats, these are thick, laminated material and who doesn't love to use dry erase?! :) The math activities were a little more engaging for all of my learners, but this product was a great way to help reinforce the material they learned. And they are all cross-curricular! As teachers we may feel we do not have enough time to do extra activities but this product combines ELA with Social Studies and even Math!</div>
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<u>When to use this product</u>: Perfect to reinforce a specific skill, great for early finishers and perfect for a center activity.<br />
<u>How many people can use this product</u>: I would say this is an independent choice (or with a partner)<br />
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-3412735347199016942016-08-23T22:25:00.002-04:002017-06-22T23:11:30.070-04:00Oriental Trading WishlistHi everyone! How is your Back to School experience going? I live in New York and my summer is July through August, so I don't go back until September. However, I am busily getting ready and decorating my room and familiarizing myself with the curriculum.<br />
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Where do you go to buy teaching décor? Target? Michaels? Walmart? A local teacher store? I do all of the above, but sometimes I don't have the time to go out or I'd rather happily browse at home. One place that I know meets so many of my classroom needs is <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/">Oriental Trading</a>. What I love about Oriental Trading is their variety and they have so many brand names and familiar products that I already have and love. <br />
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I am really excited to share my <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/web/wishlist/1809071143/48458249-Laura's_Wish_List?cm_mmc=social-_-Wishlist_48458249-_-sharelink-_-sharelink">Oriental Trading Wishlist</a> (and I got a few things from it that I knew would be essential for my classroom!) Wishlists are such a great idea to not only keep track of what you want, but you can share out your wishlist with parents or other teacher friends. <br />
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/bright-pencil-sharpeners-a2-8_145.fltr">pencil sharpeners</a> are perfect for my prize bin. I am really excited to be teaching 4th grade, and I know they will be responsible with them. They are a little bit small so I wouldn't recommend them for really small children. :) </div>
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One of my favorites were these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/no-name-clothespin-magnets-a2-13654187.fltr">magnetic clips</a> for "no name" papers - this happens far too often in multiple grade levels! :) </div>
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Check out my bulletin boards! I love the borders from Oriental Trading, but I also love the bulletin pieces like this <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/learning-objectives-dry-erase-chart-a2-13742122.fltr">"I can" objectives wall</a>!</div>
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Oriental Trading also has me ready for my 4th Grade Social Studies Units! One of our first units is Map Skills and learning all about New York State. </div>
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I got complimented on these lovely <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/chevron-pattern-bulletin-board-letters-and-numbers-a2-13679217.fltr">punch-out letters</a> that I got. I am in love! They are BIG and BOLD and STURDY. </div>
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I also found cute composition notebook bulletin board pieces. Very good quality (cardboard) that I can write the students names on and hang them :) Can't wait!</div>
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Best prices for pencils and dry erasers. I had to! :) </div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-5806699505510818872016-08-19T23:52:00.006-04:002016-08-20T16:44:54.896-04:00Classroom Setup 2016-2017I will be going into my 8th year of teaching in September. I am at a new school and a new grade level. This summer has been full of hard work and continuous effort. I have worked with many wonderful children in a literacy summer program and tutoring. I can't believe that summer is coming to a close and I haven't had a day to relax, but to be in the wonderful district I am, made all worth the hard work! My journey and teaching path are no accident. I am exactly where I am supposed to be.<br />
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So I will be teaching fourth grade for the 2016-2017 school year. I haven't taught 4th grade in some years, but I can't wait to provide care and authentic experiences for my fourth graders!<br />
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What do you think? There is still time to jazz it up a little more, but this is the basic gist :) </div>
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Can we say books?! Holy moly. After many hours of work, all of the books are now categorized with specific labels and ready for the children to read. Lots of choices! :) </div>
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Our daily subject board and jobs. You can find this adorable "Pencil me in" job chart <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pencil-Me-In-Job-Chart-FREEBIE-813152">HERE</a>! I am going to be laminating and rotating names for the jobs.</div>
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Below are some of my subject bulletin boards that I will be adding to and changing throughout the year. Crayfish and Geography are two of the first units that I will teach for Science and Social Studies. I am excited to have lots of wall space for each subject area!</div>
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Here are my Genre posters from Really Good Stuff and I LOVED these motivational posters. This TPT freebie can be found <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Motivational-Posters-Freebie-Set-of-8-Posters-Classroom-Decor-2656123">HERE</a> from Teaches Third in Georgia!</div>
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My reading nook is one of my favorite areas in my classroom. I love my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/6-Traits-of-Writing-Posters-206792">6 Traits of Writing Posters</a>, my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Restate-the-Question-Text-Dependent-Questions-Acronym-Posters-FREEBIE-2047229">RACE sign</a> from Fourth Grade Flipper, and my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Text-Based-Evidence-Posters-Common-Core-2647107">Text Evidence freebie</a> I found that would look awesome in color (but I printed in black and white.)</div>
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My classroom won't be on Pinterest and all of my bins do not match. I don't have the latest and greatest bulletin boards, but as the years continue and I develop more of a supply for décor, this is what it'll look like. And I like it. Sure I would love to have the chalkboard designs and all black bulletin boards matching and all of my bins to be labeled. But for right now, it's all good!<br />
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I wish you all a wonderful 2016-2017 school year. Make it the best year ever. :)</div>
Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030915354421707012.post-70877062997683164792016-07-31T00:50:00.000-04:002016-07-31T00:52:07.813-04:00Back to School SaleI am so excited for the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/laura-love-to-teach">Back to School Sale</a>.. what about you? What is on your wish list?<br />
All of my products will be on sale for 20% off August 1st-3rd. On August 1st and 2nd, if you use the code BESTYEAR it will be a total of 28% off... WAHOO!<br />
Here's to the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/laura-love-to-teach">best year ever</a>... that's how I feel each and every year and that keeps me going and keeps me happy.<br />
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Here are some of my products that I have loved using in my classroom and some "best sellers" in my store :) Click on the pictures to view the descriptions! :) <br />
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<img alt="Figurative Language Pack" class="preview_product_image" data-id="661134" data-number="0" height="320" itemprop="image" src="https://ecdn1.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Figurative-Language-Pack/original-661134-1.jpg" width="240" /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5th-Grade-Common-Core-Math-Pack-1306662"><img alt="5th Grade Common Core Math Pack" class="preview_product_image" data-id="1306662" data-number="0" height="320" itemprop="image" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/5th-Grade-Common-Core-Math-Pack-1306662/original-1306662-1.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Third-Grade-Common-Core-Math-Pack-239783"><img alt="First and Second Grade Nonfiction Close Reads" class="preview_product_image" data-id="1356694" data-number="0" height="320" itemprop="image" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/First-and-Second-Grade-Nonfiction-Close-Reads-1356694/original-1356694-1.jpg" width="246" /><img alt="Third Grade Common Core Math Pack" class="preview_product_image" data-id="239783" data-number="0" height="320" itemprop="image" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Third-Grade-Common-Core-Math-Pack/original-239783-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
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I wanted to share some great anchor charts I created for my students, inspired by Lucy Calkins - many parts of her readers and writers workshop have helped me become a better teacher this past year. These two posters were used for early learners and ENL learners to help learn the process of reading comprehension and strategies like "Turn and Talk."</div>
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After connecting with this post, it got me thinking about creative writing and what I do in my classroom... small moments. What if I could find some photos that are "small moments" that children can turn into something "bigger?" Details, creativity, and imagination..</div>
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I just finished a product for grades 1-3 - <span id="goog_1259488343"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/">Creative writing with photographs<span id="goog_1259488344"></span></a>. I have used these a lot with my first graders last year, and this type of activity helps children more about themselves as a writer while using their imagination and digging deeper with descriptive words.<br />
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I hope you enjoy and you are enjoying getting ready for Back to School. Happy Shopping! XO</div>
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