tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70379762006530028912024-03-05T00:27:34.182-06:00First Grade STARSMarissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-28035186733391938692017-07-23T21:57:00.000-05:002017-07-23T21:59:44.727-05:00Summer Luau Birthday Party!<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you are all enjoying your summer (or enjoyed it if you're already back to school)! </div>
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It went by in a blink for me! </div>
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One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to celebrate my summer baby's birthday. I love to plan parties! And I love that I have so much more time to plan in the summer! </div>
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This year my daughter wanted a birthday luau, which was perfect because we have a pool, and I knew <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/luau-a1-550298.fltr" target="_blank">Oriental Trading</a> carries a ton of luau decorations and party supplies! I got out my computer and got to work! </div>
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I have ordered one of these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/party-decorations/banners/personalizable-a1-551269+18.fltr?categoryFromSearch=true&rd=personalized%20banner" target="_blank">personalized banners</a> from Oriental Trading almost every year. This is the medium sized one, and it is perfect for this space! These would also be perfect for a classroom in your chosen theme! </div>
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These are some of the other decor items I used! </div>
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This <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/bright-lei-garland-a2-34_1238.fltr?categoryId=90000" target="_blank">flower lei garland</a> was HUGE! It was amazing! </div>
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The <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/tropical-flower-centerpiece-a2-34_1877.fltr?keyword=tropical+flower+centerpiece" target="_blank">centerpieces</a> were perfect! </div>
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I was SO IMPRESSED with this <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/inflatable-palm-tree-in-pool-cooler-a2-34_1436.fltr">inflatable cooler</a>! We had about 50 people at our house - kids and adults - and this little beauty held enough water, soda, and Capri Suns for everyone! </div>
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These adorable <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/palm-trees-cardboard-stand-up-a2-13693015.fltr?keyword=cardboard+palm+tree" target="_blank">cardboard palm trees</a> helped hide the trash cans. :) </div>
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This little <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/hula-girl-yard-sign-a2-13765070.fltr?keyword=hula+girl" target="_blank">cardboard hula girl</a> was perfect for welcoming guests to the party, and my little one loved it, too! </div>
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Of course no luau would be complete without some <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/mahalo-floral-leis-a2-34_1210.fltr?categoryId=552880&rd=flower%20leis" target="_blank">flower leis</a>! All of their friends went home with one in their favor bag, and my girls still love to wear them all the time! </div>
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It was a wonderful day with our friends and family! </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-57707495622019831662017-05-21T22:18:00.000-05:002017-05-21T22:18:07.996-05:00Celebrating Reading with Oriental Trading! <br />
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Every year, my school's PTA hosts a huge Celebration of Reading to reward the kids for all of their hard work all year. Our students earn "Book Bucks" throughout the year by reading outside of school. At the end of the year, they get to spend those Book Bucks at a huge carnival in the gym that the PTA sponsors. </div>
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Kids and staff dress up like book characters, too! </div>
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I was the yellow crayon from <i>The Day the Crayons Quit</i>, and my own first grader was Junie B. from <i>Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal!</i></div>
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This year, we received some awesome carnival decorations from <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery-a1-551419.fltr" target="_blank">Oriental Trading</a> to try out. </div>
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/foil-red-silver-fringe-door-curtain-a2-3_4036.fltr?categoryId=551267" target="_blank">fringe curtains</a> in our school colors greeted students when they walked in the gym. </div>
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/red-white-plastic-pennant-banner-a2-3_3254.fltr?categoryId=551267" target="_blank">pennant banners</a> in our school colors provided a festive touch for the stair rails. </div>
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And these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/red-and-white-striped-table-skirt-a2-3_3530.fltr" target="_blank">table skirts</a> were perfect for the snow cone and snack tables! </div>
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I love celebrations at the end of the year! And Oriental Trading helped make this year extra special! </div>
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I want to take a minute to highlight one of our awesome sponsors from the Spring Teacher Blogger Retreat last month! If you missed the post all about the daytime event, click <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-2017-spring-teacher-blogger-retreat.html" target="_blank">{here}</a> to catch up! </div>
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Our team of organizers know that teachers are truly rock stars and we wanted them to be treated like the red carpet celebrities they are. We couldn't do this alone! <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/teaching-supplies-and-stationery-a1-551419.fltr" target="_blank">Oriental Trading</a> made it possible for us to create a red carpet affair we won't soon forget.</div>
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Every attendee could take home their very own Oscar! These were adorable, and everyone was so excited to get one to take home! <o:p></o:p></div>
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My favorite items we used from Oriental Trading were the cardboard paparazzi and award statues! I was even able to reuse them tonight at my school's Hollywood themed family dance, and every parent commented about how awesome and perfect they were! </div>
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If you attended the 2017 Spring Teacher Blogger Retreat, your answer is two weeks ago! </div>
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We love to celebrate teachers and all school staff for the celebrities they are, and that is exactly the purpose of this event. This year was no different, and we want to share with you all of the fun and celebration that happened AND give you a chance to win some awesome teacher prizes!</div>
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The weekend began as it does every year for those of us on the planning team - with lots of prep! </div>
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We had a huge increase in attendance this year, so this year that meant filling 560 of these awesome bags from <a href="https://clubs.scholastic.com/home" target="_blank">Scholastic Reading Club</a> with all kinds of goodies from our fabulous sponsors! </div>
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We were able to take a quick break for dinner under the dome at the amazing West Baden Springs hotel before getting back to work setting everything up for the retreat! </div>
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On Saturday morning, we were back at it early for attendee check-in. </div>
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The planning team: <a href="http://2techieteachers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany Copple</a>, <a href="http://littlekinderwarriors.com/" target="_blank">Katie Mense</a>, <a href="http://iheartkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brittany Banister</a>, <a href="http://www.arockytopteacher.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Cooper</a>, <a href="http://mrsehleskindergartenconnections.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly Ehle</a>, <a href="http://flippingforfirst1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Heidi Neels</a>, <a href="http://mrspauleyskindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Pauley</a>, and <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marissa Zimmer</a>. </div>
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As soon as attendees entered the ballroom, they could put their raffle tickets in for the items they hoped to win. We were lucky enough to have some AMAZING sponsors provide some fabulous prizes for our retreat! </div>
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We began with a welcome message from <a href="http://mrsehleskindergartenconnections.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly Ehle from Kindergarten Connections</a>, our incredibly talented director of this event, who explained the history of this retreat and how her mission is to celebrate teachers for all of the work we do for kids all year. She is amazing! </div>
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Next up was everyone's favorite principal, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6WUaQSC_AfKZrinPuhVFw" target="_blank">Mr. Gerry (pronounced with a hard G) Brooks</a>. He gave a fantastic keynote about setting goals for ourselves and our students and families that left everyone laughing and feeling inspired. </div>
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Tiffany, Brittany, and I had fun trying to figure out Principal Gerry's "21 game." </div>
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To kick off the professional development portion of the day, Hope and Wade King from the Ron Clark Academy and <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Elementary Shenanigans</a> gave a phenomenal presentation on the power of student engagement. They demonstrated ways we can "set the stage to engage" our kids every day to increase their achievement and help them WANT to come to school instead of just showing up because they HAVE to. </div>
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Every person in the room was completely engaged and inspired! Hope and Wade King are beyond amazing! </div>
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From there, we split up to attend three rounds of mini-sessions. We had some of the best teachers and presenters in the country hosting these sessions! </div>
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Sarah Cooper and Tiffany Copple were the mastermind planners of the professional development sessions! They did an amazing job! </div>
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<a href="http://www.time4kindergarten.com/" target="_blank">Tiffani Mugurussa from Time 4 Kindergarten</a> shared tips on how to get started with selling on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>. </div>
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I shared quick and easy ways to integrate STEM into teachers' daily curriculum. I was lucky enough to get to demo a <a href="https://www.bee-bot.us/" target="_blank">Bee-Bot from Terrapin Logo</a> during my session! They are so cool, and kids love to use their coding skills to program them! </div>
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We celebrated one of my favorite days of the year last week - the 100th day of school! It's hard to believe we have already reached this point in the year, but as we reflected on the first 100 days of school, we realized how much we've learned and how much fun we've had doing it! </div>
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Two years ago, inspired by my friend, <a href="http://mrsehleskindergartenconnections.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly Ehle</a> (find her freebie <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Making-2016-AWESOME-for-Other-People-A-New-Years-Activity-2279289" target="_blank">HERE</a>), I decided to make my 100th day celebration all about happiness - for ourselves and for others. We continued that on this 100th day with a few updates. </div>
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Since I just started blogging again, one thing you may not know is that my daughter is in my class this year. I've had a lot of skeptical reactions to this, but it has been the absolute best decision we have ever made. I LOVE having my baby in my room this year! Here we are showing off our 100th day attire, and you can see the 100 streamers in the background. </div>
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Our day started with a visit from one of our kindergarten classes, who showed off their 100th day superhero capes. How cute and amazing are these?!<br />
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Then we got to work! First, I issued a challenge to my class to read 100 books in one day, and they rose to the challenge! I let them record their titles as they finished using my special Mr. Sketch and Scentos markers!</div>
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Some of my kids, who sometimes struggle to focus long enough to stick with a book for Read to Self, read more on this day than they usually do in a week! It was so awesome! </div>
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I helped by reading a few of my favorite 100th day books: </div>
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This was the first time a class of mine made it to 100 books in one day. We usually have to extend the challenge for a second day to get to 100. But these little stars are AMAZING!</div>
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For Work on Words, they wrote 100 words around the room. During Work on Writing, they wrote about what makes them happy now, and what they think will make them happy when they are 100. </div>
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I used the free Aging Booth app for this, and they thought the pictures were HILARIOUS!</div>
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We used the place value, addition, number sense, and ten more/ten less clues on the back side of this 100 chart (you can see them in my other post <a href="https://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2015/01/100-days-of-happiness.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) to determine which numbers to color and discovered it made a smiley face when we were finished! </div>
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Two groups had a partially completed 100 chart (from an old issue of <i>Mailbox </i>I think) and a pile of Starbursts (because Starbursts are exponentially more engaging than just plain ol' numbers, and, well, they go with my star theme). Each Starburst had a number from 1-100 on it. They picked one, figured out where it would go on the 100 chart, and wrote it in that square. </div>
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The other two groups had a tub of pattern blocks, which we have not used at all this year (helps with engagement again). They had to count out 100 blocks and make a design with them. This spurred some very creative thinking! I've also had kids build 100 cup or block towers, but we had already done some of that this year with other STEM challenges, and I wanted to keep the novelty alive. When both groups were finished, we switched. And when they completed both challenges, they all got to eat a Starburst. :)</div>
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"The first 100 days have been awesome! I really like it when we do Kodable and the Christmas program and Grinch day and when we get 100 tickets. I wonder what we are going to do for the next 80 days!"</div>
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"The first 100 days of school have been fun! I really liked when Mrs. Zimmer teaches. Mrs. Zimmer is the best teacher. You the best. You always help us. When I saw you, you looked nice. We had so much fun with you. These make me happy!" </div>
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Obviously this little sweetie earned some brownie points! :)</div>
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"The first 100 days of school have been awesome! I really like when it was Grinch day. We did Grinch things, and when it was Polar Express we drink hot chocolate and watch the movie Polar Express." He kept going on the back, but I forgot to take a picture!</div>
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"The first 100 days of school have been fun! I really liked IXL and Daily 5 and popcorn day and Grinch day and Kodable. These have made me happy!"</div>
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While these weren't about how to make others happy this year (you can see the ones that were <a href="https://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2015/01/100-days-of-happiness.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>), they sure made me a very happy teacher to see all of the things they loved about this year so far. Other highlights included balloon drop math, our field trip to the pumpkin farm this fall, pajama days, having fun with friends, recess, and reading. I love these kids!</div>
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We finished the day with a little 100th day snack. </div>
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One of my resolutions is to be a better blogger this year, which won't be hard considering I didn't have a single post in 2016. I started taking graduate classes in the summer of 2015 and finished at the end of last summer. Taking 24 hours of classes, teaching, and momming pretty much took up all of my time, and I fell out of the habit.<br />
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When my own daughter (who is in my class this year) was a little bummed about going back to school after a very fun, family-filled Christmas break, I knew I needed to do something fun on our first day back at school. At the same time, I happened to see Chris Pombonyo's post about his Happy Noon Year celebration last year (follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrispombonyo/" target="_blank">HERE</a>), and it was awesome!<br />
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I adapted the idea because I wanted to have a routine morning to get back in the swing of things, and I wanted to use the balloon drop to review some math concepts and kick off our new unit. So I just told them we would have a SURPRISE during math.<br />
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We spent the morning reviewing routines, applying for new classroom jobs, reading <i>Squirrel's New Year's Resolution</i> by Pat Miller (a must for teaching kids about resolutions), and I found a halfway decent Youtube video of the ball drop in New York City to explain that to them.<br />
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Then this is what I did during my lunch. Thankfully it's pretty easy to hang an upside down trash bag from the ceiling (you can also buy balloon bags that are made for balloon drops, but Target didn't have those, and there was no time for Amazon by the time I planned this). <br />
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When the kids came back from lunch, I stopped them in the hall outside our door and told them the surprise was ready, but I needed them to go to their seats first so I could explain. They were just a little excited, too.<br />
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After they were all seated, I explained that inside the bag were balloons, and that everyone would get one and would sit with others who grabbed the same color. *Teacher tip: I told them if they popped their balloon, we would have to throw it away, but if they didn't, they could TAKE IT HOME. You would've thought I said the balloons were made of gold.* Each balloon had an addition or subtraction fact on it. Their job was to solve the problem and talk to their team to figure out what strategy made the most sense to solve that problem. </div>
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They were all able to solve their equations and could tell me the strategy they used!! I was SO proud!</div>
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We put balloons in backpacks and came back to answer questions about our graph, talk about collecting data and what that means, and some different types of graphs. This was a much more engaging way to introduce data collection and interpreting graphs than had I just started with a workbook page. And hopefully they will remember it. :) </div>
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beautiful West Baden Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come early
and join us!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blogger
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giveaways, and “Teacher Tool” gift swap game</span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to uplift, inspire, and create a room full of laughter<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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out a survey asking for topics of interest and we invite you to submit a
round-table proposal as well.<b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Reservations at Resort Restaurant/s:</span></b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(OPTIONAL) Meet up for dinner at one of the
resort’s casual, but classy restaurants. </span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Saturday Night
Social Event:</span></b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since everyone who is a teacher knows they
went into this profession for the fame and fortune (yeah right!!)……We will be
rolling out the red carpet for you as we invite you to dress up as your
favorite star, pose for the paparazzi, and fabulous fun with friends!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Heavy hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic
beverages, photo booth pictures and party favors included.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will also be a cash bar.)</span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sunday,
March 19th</span></u></b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Breakfast/Brunch:</span></b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(OPTIONAL) Meet at the resort’s famous
breakfast buffet for our last gathering of good food, good conversation, and
goodbyes!</span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cost for attending this event is $75, which includes your lunch and beverages, the whole afternoon of workshops and fun, and our Saturday night social event (including food
and non-alcoholic drinks).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the
ONLY required fee for the entire weekend! The rest of the event (hotel
fees, if you choose to stay on site, and the remainder of the meal fees will be
on your own, based on your choices!). If you live close, you may choose
to drive in for the day. This fee needs to be paid by Feb.12 to guarantee
your registration. Also, note that due to the increasing popularity of
this event, registration may have to be limited due to size. (More
details for payment will be posted on our private FB meet-up/retreat group
page.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "quicksand" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Wondering
if this event is something you might be interested in? Check out what
some of last year's attendees have to say...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hannah F.</span></b><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Last year was my
first year at French Lick and I was so nervous! I remember driving up there and
imagining all the things that could go wrong! (of course) But, when I arrived I
was overwhelmed with the kindness of every single person there. Everyone felt
like they belonged and they did! The whole weekend was full of fun activities
that helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I made so many brand new
friendships that I will carry with me forever. I remember driving away feeling
refreshed and so ready to get back into my classroom! This weekend will refresh
your love for teaching from the very instant you step into the hotel! “<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Heidi N.</span></b><span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "trebuchet ms";"> "It was so refreshing to be
surrounded by like minded teachers! I left the weekend with new
perspective, new ideas, and a lot of new friends!"</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Maja A</span></b><span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "trebuchet ms";">. "Last year's meet up inspired me
to do so many new things, I finished out the school year strong with the things
I learned from the other teacher/bloggers there! I am so excited for this
years meet up!"</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "arial";">Are you ready to sign up for a star-studded
weekend of fun?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply click <a href="https://www.smore.com/1frb7-registration">HERE</a> to register for the
event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; font-family: "arial";">Questions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-59398221102338484852015-12-16T20:48:00.002-06:002015-12-16T20:48:44.064-06:00Last Minute Teacher Gift<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi Friends! I'm stopping by for a quick teacher gift idea, and then I'm headed to bed because it's only Wednesday. I feel like it should've been Friday two days ago, and break doesn't start for me for a week! </div>
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Anyway, I wanted to give you a last-minute teacher gift idea...a teacher t-shirt! </div>
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We are lucky enough to have jean day every Friday, and I am always taking the opportunity to wear one of my favorite tees.</div>
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This summer, <a href="http://www.teachershirts.com/" target="_blank">A+ Images</a> was kind enough to give teacher bloggers a free shirt to try! </div>
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I already had this one that I bought at their booth in Vegas last year and always get compliments on it, so I definitely wanted in on the deal! </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-57354091658215339852015-10-15T09:40:00.002-05:002015-10-15T16:57:52.148-05:00Building Engineers: The Presentation<i style="background-color: white; color: #575757; font-family: Quicksand; font-size: 20px; line-height: 27px; text-align: center;">In this blogging series, I will be highlighting some of the ways I have been able to incorporate engineering activities into my classroom. For several years, engineering was the part of the STEM acronym that I struggled with the most. This year I have been brave enough to experiment, and the results have been phenomenal! </i><br />
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Thanks so much to all of the attendees this morning! I hope to see some more awesome educators tomorrow morning! </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-78254154072256332302015-09-05T06:00:00.000-05:002015-09-05T06:00:01.426-05:00Go Back to School with GoNoodle!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so excited to be linking up with so many other fabulous bloggers to share my love for <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a>! </div>
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I use GoNoodle twice a day every single day in my classroom without fail. We take a brain break/restroom break in the morning (usually two or three videos/songs) and another one in the afternoon. It provides the perfect way to get my kids up and moving, get them in and out of the restroom quickly, and help them transition from one activity to the next. </div>
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This is our fourth week of school, and we've already maxed out two Champs! </div>
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I also came up with some attention signals using Koo Koo Kangaroo songs and posted about them on the GoNoodle blog <a href="http://blog.gonoodle.com/2015/02/koo-koo-kanga-roo-attention-signals-part-2/#more-2736" target="_blank">{here}</a> and on my blog <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2015/02/refocus-with-koo-koo-kangaroo-quiet.html" target="_blank">{here}</a>. They work like a charm! </div>
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I even use GoNoodle as part of my classroom reward system, and you can read about that <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2014/09/from-candy-treats-to-gonoodle-beats-how.html" target="_blank">{here}</a>. </div>
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Can you tell I'm a little obsessed?</div>
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This year, I will be using <a href="http://support.gonoodle.com/knowledgebase/articles/231421-about-gonoodle-plus" target="_blank">GoNoodle Plus</a> for the first time, and I'm so excited! </div>
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We will begin our 15 day free trial next week, and then I have three months paid for by generous parents who took stars off of my "Grant a Wish" board at Meet the Teacher Night! If you need ideas for what to ask parents for, a month of GoNoodle Plus is an excellent choice! </div>
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GoNoodle LOVES teachers and wants to spread the GoNoodle joy, so they are allowing each of the bloggers participating in this blogging blitz to give away an item from the <a href="http://shop.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle Shop</a>!! </div>
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I am giving away a set of <a href="http://shop.gonoodle.com/products/activity-books" target="_blank">25 "Champtastic" Activity Books</a>! </div>
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They are THE softest t-shirts I have ever owned in my life. And my kids go crazy when I wear them. </div>
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Whew! I'm sure you've seen a ton of #tptvegas15 pictures by now, so I'm just stopping by to give you a quick recap of my trip!<br />
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This was my second annual trip to Las Vegas for "teacher week." </div>
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You can read about last year's trip <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-vegas-trip-tourist-style.html" target="_blank">{here}</a> and <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2014/07/vegas-teacher-edition.html" target="_blank">{here}</a>. </div>
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This year we arrived later in the week, so I missed the I Teach 1st conference this time around. I would have LOVED to see some of the presentations, though, and I heard they were great!</div>
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After we got settled, I went up to the Exhibit Hall to explore and ended up in a <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> dance party with some of my favorites! #onlyinVegas </div>
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I know I talk about <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> all the time, but I seriously love it. I'm already looking forward to introducing my new class of STARS to some Koo Koo Kanga Roo!</div>
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That first day was also my 8th wedding anniversary #070707, so my husband and I had to go out and celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than with amazing food?!</div>
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So so so SO good. </div>
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And how sweet were they to give us that little (super delicious) dessert!?</div>
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Wednesday night was the highly-anticipated Vegas Teacher Meet Up! </div>
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I have to tell you that I was so terribly nervous about this meet up as the event approached. The thought of walking into a room filled with over 1000 teachers and bloggers by myself was causing me major anxiety. Finally I just decided to reach out and email an <a href="https://instagram.com/wearefirstgradestars" target="_blank">Instagram</a> friend that I had virtually connected with to see if we could go together. </div>
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<a href="http://mrsbarnettfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah from Mrs. B's First Grade</a> is one of my new favorite people. We became instant real life friends, and I'm so glad I was brave enough to put myself out there. </div>
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We had such a great time meeting and talking to so many amazing teachers! </div>
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This is only half the room. There were teachers everywhere!</div>
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I met so many people but only remembered to take a few pictures! </div>
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I always love seeing my fellow Hoosier, <a href="http://fun-in-first.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jodi Southard from Fun In First</a>, and I was so excited to finally meet my talented blog designer, <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Megan Favre from A Bird in Hand Designs</a>! </div>
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Plus, we received this AMAZING teacher swag bag! </div>
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Thank you <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a>, <a href="http://scentos.com/" target="_blank">Scentos</a>, <a href="http://www.ellisoneducation.com/" target="_blank">Ellison Education</a>, <a href="http://creativeteaching.com/" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press</a>, <a href="http://carsondellosa.com/" target="_blank">Carson Dellosa</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Krista-Wallden" target="_blank">Creative Clips</a>, and any and all other sponsors of this awesome event! </div>
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AND I WON an <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/teachers-lesson-planner-believe-you-can" target="_blank">Erin Condren Teacher Planner</a>!! </div>
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After the meet up, I was starving, so I went and had my first-ever Chipotle (and yes there is one in my city…I've just never made it over there) experience with the always stylish <a href="http://kickinitinkindergarten.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth from Kickin It In Kindergarten</a> and another new fabulous friend, <a href="http://www.danielleann.com/" target="_blank">Danielle Ann from DanielleAnn.com</a>. I have never met a sweeter person, and I am so so happy we were able to get to know each other! </div>
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Seeing old friends and making new ones was by far the best part of the trip. </div>
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That, and I could wear my hair straight in July without it becoming three times the size and frizzing out like I just rolled out of bed. </div>
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The TPT Conference: Come Together, Go Further started the next day. </div>
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Apparently I didn't take any pictures during the day, but that night I went with my husband and our friends who came to Vegas with us to see Rock of Ages. </div>
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It was SO fun! </div>
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Flash photography was not allowed, so that bottom pic was the best I could do. Still, it was an awesome show. A little on the raunchy side, but very talented performers and amazing music!</div>
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Friday was the full day of TPT conferences, and I was able to meet, connect with, and learn from even more of my favorite teacher bloggers! </div>
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I have followed <a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer White from First Grade Blue Skies</a> for years. She was just as wonderful in person as I had pictured, and her session was great! The quote from Zig Zigler (pictured) was my biggest takeaway from her. </div>
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These women are amazing! <a href="http://kindergartenconnections.com/" target="_blank">Holly Ehle</a>, <a href="http://danielleann.com/" target="_blank">Danielle Ann</a>, <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Hope King</a>, <a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cara Carroll</a>, <a href="http://kleinspiration.com/" target="_blank">Erin Klein</a>, and <a href="http://mrsbarnettfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Barnett</a> are all incredibly talented, inspiring, and NICE people. </div>
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Overall, it was a wonderful trip! </div>
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My biggest takeaways:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Focus on the task at hand - turn off all other distractions (this one is especially tough for me).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Keep your to-do list for the day to a minimum so you can actually accomplish what is on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Be Brave. Reach out. Make connections.</span> </div>
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These lessons can apply to all areas of my life, especially the third one. </div>
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I absolutely adore all of the friends I've made through this blogging journey, and it only happened because I was brave enough to reach out and was willing to open myself up to new and wonderful friendships. I have learned so much from them and am inspired by them daily.<br />
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If you're like me, you are in love with summer. </div>
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Staying up late, sleeping in (well unless you have little ones like mine), long lunches, bathroom breaks anytime you want one, the list goes on…</div>
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But one part that is not so fun is when your kids at home, probably while sitting in a room filled with toys and games, say, "I'M BOOOORRRREEEEDDDD!" </div>
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Can you tell this just happened in my house last week? </div>
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Just as <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/s/mzimmer" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> saves the day in your classroom, they're back this summer with a program for your kids at home! </div>
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Beginning THIS Monday, June 29, GoNoodle is launching </div>
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Camp GoNoodle is a free online program for kids to stay active and be creative this summer! If you already know and love GoNoodle for the classroom, you'll love Camp GoNoodle for your own kids! And if this is your first time hearing about GoNoodle, Camp GoNoodle will be a great introduction for you and your whole family! </div>
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Here's how it works: </div>
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Each Monday starting June 29, a new set of five adventures will appear at www.camp.gonoodle.com. Each adventure uses GoNoodle.com's active videos and games for inspiration and challenges kids to use their imaginations, get moving, and be outside. </div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><b>Go On Adventures!</b></span></div>
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Imagine building your own DIY jetpack, creating an obstacle course race, or making sushi with things you already have at home. </div>
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Each week also includes two brand new camp songs to inspire creativity and movement. </div>
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Share your adventures using the #campgonoodle hashtag to join the camp community. Each week, "Campers of the Week" are recognized as All Stars and earn excluding Camp GoNoodle prizes. </div>
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Complete each week of adventure by printing the weekly badge to hang up and show off your accomplishments!</div>
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There will be four weeks of camp, each having a different theme! </div>
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All you need for Camp is </div>
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3. a family ready for adventure! </div>
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If you already have a GoNoodle teacher/classroom account but want to participate at home with your own family, you will need to sign up to receive Camp GoNoodle emails by going to www.camp.gonoodle.com. </div>
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*This is important because Camp GoNoodle emails are only being sent to parent accounts.<br />
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If you don't already have a GoNoodle account, click <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/s/mzimmer" target="_blank">{here}</a> to sign up! </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-63396398947228626642015-05-15T23:11:00.001-05:002015-05-15T23:16:27.126-05:00Five for Friday: Five Days Left!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm getting back into the swing of blogging with a much-needed Five for Friday post! </div>
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This week started out with Mother's Day, which has become my favorite holiday since becoming a mom almost five years ago. My children are the best part of my life, and their little faces and handprints are my favorite. </div>
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My sweet husband started having our girls complete pages in this book a couple years ago after I <strike>tagged him in a Facebook post about it</strike> gently hinted about how neat an idea it was. I love it so much.</div>
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We're <strike>trying to fit in</strike> working on a PBL project that involves deciding which of our old playground equipment to propose we keep and move to our big playground space. The weather and end of the year activities have made this difficult, but we're managing. We tried out the Easy Measure app on the iPads to measure the length of some of the equipment. The jury is still out on how accurate it is because we didn't have long enough tape measures to properly measure that way either, but we're going to give it another go next week. :) </div>
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On stage, in her little cap and gown, my daughter said she wants to be "Mommy" when she grows up. </div>
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I have no idea how almost five whole years have gone by already, but I do know that I am so very blessed to be her mommy. </div>
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On Thursday, we went on a field trip to our local wetlands to explore some animal habitats. It was a really awesome experience once we got there. We walked a not very clearly marked trail from a park and took a few wrong turns. We eventually made it and had a great afternoon! </div>
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Today was the Celebration of Reading at my school. It's the culminating activity for our monthly reading program that our fabulous PTA sponsors, and it's my favorite day of the year! It's a whole day of fun for our kids, and teachers, parents, and the kids who earned all of their "Book Bucks" for the year get to dress up as book characters. It's so much fun to come in and see everyone's outfits. </div>
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I decided to be Ms. Frizzle this year. :) </div>
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Five days left. The countdown is on!!</div>
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I'm so excited to recap my fabulous weekend at the #springteacherbloggermeetup2015 along with all of the other bloggers in attendance! </div>
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AND we're giving you the chance to win one of THREE amazing teacher swag bags! </div>
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On Friday night, I arrived in French Lick and met up with my friends and roommates for the weekend, <a href="http://2techieteachers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany</a> and <a href="http://iheartkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brittany</a>. I love these girls and had the best time just hanging out with them. </div>
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We met up with some other friends for dinner and spent the rest of the night putting together these adorable name badges from <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/" target="_blank">Schoolgirl Style</a>. Schoolgirl Style also donated the lovely decorations and a gift card for the giveaway! </div>
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The next morning it was time to get ready for the luncheon and meet up with over 100 other teachers!</div>
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The set up crew (minus Tiffany and Micah): <a href="http://niftyinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brittany</a>, <a href="http://smackdabinthemiddleschool.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a>, <a href="http://www.mrsehleskindergartenconnections.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly</a> (amazing host of the event), <a href="http://mrspauleyskindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amanda</a>, <a href="http://flippingforfirst1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Heidi</a>, me, and <a href="http://iheartkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brittany</a> (amazing co-host). </div>
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After lunch, we all helped to complete this INSPIRATIONAL display by writing our names, an adjective to describe us, our favorite subject to teach, and our blog name. Then we took turns sharing in order to get to know everyone in the room. This stayed up all weekend! </div>
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I posted about our teacher tool swap gift exchange <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2015/03/teacher-tool-gift-exchange.html" target="_blank">{here}</a>. So much FUN! </div>
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Then we had a blogging tips and tricks session and some roundtable discussions. I loved being able to learn from some of the best teachers in the country. I should definitely qualify for some PD points from this afternoon. :)</div>
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I loved meeting <a href="http://www.mrswillskindergarten.com/" target="_blank">Dee Dee Wills</a>, and she had some great blogging and teaching tips to share. </div>
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So many wonderful sessions, it was hard to choose!!</div>
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Then it was time for the GIVEAWAYS! We had so many generous sponsors for this event. These companies definitely support teachers and the work we do everyday! This is just a sampling of the prizes. There were so many! </div>
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I have always wanted one! Now I'm not sure how I lived without it. It is the most adorable way to stay organized, and I need all the help I can get. </div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> and <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a>, the fun continued well into the night with a PJ Party! </div>
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Heidi and I were in charge of passing out GoNoodle lanyards at the door. Thank you, <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a>!!</div>
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The photo booth was hoppin' all night! </div>
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It was such a wonderful weekend. I hated to see it end. I left feeling inspired and supported, and there is no better feeling. Thank you to our amazing, generous sponsors, our fabulous hostesses, and the inspiring educators who filled the room with passion for this profession. I couldn't have asked for more. </div>
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We had so many teachers at the meet up this year that we split up into grade level groups. Here is the first grade class photo. :) </div>
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There are some fabulous ladies in this group! </div>
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The amazing <a href="http://mrspauleyskindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Pauley from Mrs. Pauley's Kindergarten</a> lead the room in a "left, right" game where we passed our gifts around the circle until the end of the story. </div>
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It was so much fun to see all of the "tools"!</div>
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She uses Play Doh in her classroom for her early finishers. They keep a container of it on their desks and can build their sight words with it when they finish their work. Great idea!! </div>
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Who doesn't love a good field trip? </div>
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The motto for my school corporation is "Bringing Learning to Life," and to me, there is no better way to do that than through a field trip!<br />
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I'll be honest, though. Field trips are also very stressful.<br />
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<i>Who forgot their permission slip?</i><br />
<i>Who hasn't turned in their fee?</i><br />
<i>Did someone schedule the buses?</i><br />
<i>Will we be back in time for lunch?</i><br />
<i>Who forgot to pack their lunch?</i><br />
<i>How many parents are coming?</i><br />
<i>Have they all filled out the volunteer application?</i><br />
<i>Do I have everyone?</i><br />
<i>Do I still have everyone?</i><br />
<i>Do I have everyone NOW??</i><br />
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But when we're finally at our destination and experiencing real-life learning, field trips can be magical, meaningful learning experiences for kids.<br />
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This was taken at our first grade field trip to a local pumpkin farm this past fall. We had been learning about the lifecycle of a pumpkin and were able to see all of the stages in real life. The kids got to bring home a pumpkin, and they used them to create their pumpkin book characters you saw in my Chapters 1 and 2 post <a href="http://wearefirstgradestars.blogspot.com/2015/03/worksheets-dont-grow-dendrites-book.html" target="_blank">(here)</a>. Cross-curricular, hands-on, authentic learning at its finest and well worth all of the work that went into it.<br />
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One quote in the Theoretical Framework section of this chapter says, "Field trips, including those that are virtual, enable teachers to create as many authentic, experiential experiences as possible. These spatial memories are embedded in the brain and need no rehearsal (Fogarty, 2001)."<br />
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Kids may not be able to tell you anything from your lesson in class yesterday, but they remember every detail from your field trip to the local farm last month (or pumpkin patch in October). Field trips take hands-on learning to the next level.<br />
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Another point Tate makes in this chapter is that sometimes a change of scenery is all that is necessary to "calm students' brains and put the mind in a good state for learning." So your "field trip" can just mean going to a different area of your building or taking a walk outside.<br />
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I absolutely cannot wait until it is warm enough to take my class OUTSIDE!! There are picnic tables just down the hill outside our windows that we are dying to use! Being outside also gives them an opportunity to engage in more movement (tactile/kinesthetic learning) than what the classroom allows.<br />
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I also took my class on a virtual field trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts via the Scholastic website when we were learning about the First Thanksgiving. Click <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/" target="_blank">{here}</a> to check it out. They portray life in a pilgrim village, their homes, children, Native Americans, the Mayflower, you name it. You and your class can see it all in "real" life without ever having to leave your classroom!<br />
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My team and I are planning our next field trip now, and I'm not sure who is more excited - the kids or me!<br />
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Thanks for reading! Come back next week for Chapter 4: Games!<br />
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And check out all of the other fabulous posts on <a href="http://www.mrswillskindergarten.com/2015/03/book-study-worksheets-dont-grow.html" target="_blank">Mrs. Wills' Kindergarten's blog</a>!<br />
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I'm so excited to be linking up with Elizabeth from <a href="http://kickinitinkindergarten.com/book-study-worksheets-dont-grow-dendrites-chapters-1-2/" target="_blank">Kickin it in Kindergarten</a> for this fabulous book study. </div>
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If you're looking for a quick read that will affirm what you are already doing and give you some great ideas on how to improve, <i>Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites</i> by Marcia L. Tate is the book for you. In the Introduction, she gives examples of two teachers who teach the same content but in opposing ways, pointing out that the one who uses movement, engagement, and ownership will yield better results from students than the teacher who simply reads from the textbook. </div>
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My kids are professionals at Turn & Talk. It's how we begin our reading block every morning. It's how they get to share their ideas for writing and then their rough drafts. It's something we would all miss if we left it out of our day, and it may be one of the most important things we do all day. </div>
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When we are on the carpet, the red row turns to the yellow row and talks first, and the green row turns to the blue row and talks first. When both partners have shared, they turn back to face me so I know they're ready to share out. </div>
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I also try to use the Whole Brain Teaching strategy "Teach-OK" to have my kids teach each other what they just learned. So after I introduce something, I say, "Teach!" and they say, "OK!" and turn to their neighbors and say what they just learned. I am able to assess whether or not they understood what I just taught in a matter of seconds, and they love being the teacher! </div>
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And as part of our calendar/spiral review each day, I give them an answer, and they have to write the question. At first, this was SO HARD for them. But they have gotten so good at it. They can even anticipate what I'm going to say if someone's question isn't specific enough, and they try to come up with questions that no one else will think of. Ahh love it. </div>
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Each chapter provides some examples of instructional strategies that can be used at most grade levels, and there are definitely some I want to use more often in my room. But my big takeaway is to keep letting kids talk! :) </div>
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If you've ever been nervous that your principal is going to walk in when your class is doing an art project, you're not alone. But you will feel better after reading Chapter 2: Drawing and Artwork. </div>
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One of my favorite ways to teach visualization and retelling is with this "Stop and Draw" retelling activity (I didn't use the actual directions on the page). I read a book without showing them the illustrations and ask them to stop and draw at selected points. Then they use their drawings to retell the story to a partner. </div>
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We begin writing projects by brainstorming. We usually use a graphic organizer, and I encourage them to add illustrations as they are coming up with their ideas. We also use my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Finish-the-Picture-Writing-Prompts-803071" target="_blank">Finish the Picture Writing Prompts</a> almost weekly, and I am always impressed with their creativity. </div>
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And we add art projects/craftivities to the pieces we publish, which is even an Indiana College and Career standard: 1.SL.4.2 Add drawings or other visual displays, such as pictures and objects, when sharing information to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. </div>
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And can we talk about how much first graders love to paint? We paint apples in September to go with our apple opinions after tasting different colored apples. They had a homework project in October to turn their pumpkin into their favorite book character, and most of them chose to paint their pumpkins. We also painted Christmas lights in December to accompany a "You Light Up Our Classroom" writing. In January we q-tip painted snowmen to enhance our how-to pieces about building snowmen. They turned out to be beautiful and meaningful to my kids. </div>
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I am loving this book so far! I hope you are, too. And even more, I love that I have a schedule to follow. Without deadlines, I can't get anything done! </div>
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If you want to extend that one, you can have them continue
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These are the two that I have come up with for my own class,
but the possibilities are endless. You could “Stomp it. Stomp it” back to your
desks after being on the carpet. Or complete your “Ninja Training” and “chop”
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-34328042281810015322015-02-16T23:38:00.000-06:002015-03-11T23:08:27.529-05:00Building Engineers Part One: Future Structural Engineers<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>In this blogging series, I will be highlighting some of the ways I have been able to incorporate engineering activities into my classroom. For several years, engineering was the part of the STEM acronym that I struggled with the most. This year I have been brave enough to experiment, and the results have been phenomenal! </i><br />
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I happened upon this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/71776187787339264/" target="_blank">pin</a> at some point this year and made a mental note that I wanted to do something similar. Measurement appears this quarter on my district's curriculum map, but we are knee-deep in addition and subtraction to 20 at this point. So I have had to get creative to squeeze in those measurement standards, too. I thought this structural engineering project (during our Science time) would be the perfect way to do that. </div>
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I started by asking parents to send in some materials for us to borrow. One mom of four boys came in the next day with an entire wagon full of exactly what I needed! We ended up with Legos (™), Duplos (™), Mega Blocks (™), Lincoln Logs (™), Tinker Toys (™), Magformers (™), and K'Nex (™). If you're keeping count, that was enough for seven groups! I have 25 students this year, so I was very happy to be able to keep the groups small. </div>
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On the first day, I just let my little stars play with the materials to familiarize themselves with them. They tried to build the tallest structures they could, and they quickly learned that this was more challenging with some of the materials than the others. I also learned that many of my kids had no experience with some of the toys. </div>
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I also introduced the concept of nonstandard measurement by having them try to measure their structures using whatever they wanted - their hands, feet, pencils, books, etc. - and they quickly saw that one group's "4 hands tall" was different from another group's. We ended that day with a discussion about their challenges and the need for a more standardized unit of measure. </div>
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The next few afternoons, I showed them photographs of famous structures on the Promethean board and asked them to try to recreate them using their materials. We tried an Egyptian pyramid, the Taj Mahal, and the Parthenon, but the structures that were the most successful for them with all of the different materials were the Eiffel Tower and the Tower Bridge in London. </div>
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Each time, they measured their structures using a non-standard unit and a standard unit (inches on a tape measure) and recorded the results. </div>
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For a free download of the recording sheet we used, click <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constructing-Structures-FREE-Recording-Sheet-1711893" target="_blank">{here}</a>.<br />
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Throughout the week, my kids photographed some of their structures with iPads (we have a cart of 30 in my school) and then blogged about the experience on their KidBlogs. I was thrilled to see posts like, "This was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be," and "We had to work together as a team." This also allowed the other kids to see each other's structures that they may not have seen during the actual building phase. </div>
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The level of engagement during this time each day was intense. My kids asked all day long when they would get to "build," and I was just as anxious. </div>
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Projects like this, especially those related to STEM, are so important to include as often as possible because kids don't always have these experiences outside of the classroom. If we are going to encourage kids to pursue careers in the engineering field, we need to give them opportunities to experiment with these kinds of hands-on activities. I had to step outside of my comfort zone, but the results were worth the risk. </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-1205853279969310622015-02-01T12:38:00.000-06:002015-02-01T12:50:47.490-06:00New Blog Design and February Currently! <div style="text-align: center;">
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If you were my husband, your answer would probably be no. But since you're not, I hope you LOVE my new blog design by the FABULOUS Megan from <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/" target="_blank">A Bird In Hand Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.teachingsuperpower.com/" target="_blank">I Teach. What's Your Superpower?</a> I feel like a brand new person!</div>
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I am seriously in love and could not be happier with how it turned out. </div>
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When I started this blog a few years ago (but then waited a year to actually publish a post), I purchased a pre-made design and didn't realize that a pretty big TPT'er and blogger had the exact same one. I felt like a major copycat but didn't want to spend a fortune on a new design. </div>
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Now I have something that I absolutely love and am so very proud of. Everything, from my new fabulous signature to the tiny star next to my web address, is perfect. </div>
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And I love that my first post on my new blog is February Currently with Farley at <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy 4th Grade</a>! January was ROUGH. February isn't starting out so hot either since I still don't have a voice, but I have high hopes. </div>
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I also turn {gulp} 30 this month, so it has to be good. Right??</div>
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<b>Listening: </b>Since my babies are napping right now, all I can hear is the ticking of the clock on the wall and the hum of the fridge in the kitchen. Ahhhhhhh….</div>
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<b>Thinking: </b>I could really use another day off, so I wish I had snow outside my window like so many others do. All we have here is rain. :(</div>
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<b>Wanting: </b>I lost my voice yesterday. A squeak or a weird, deep barky sound is about all that will come out. I really really really hope I wake up tomorrow to find that my normal voice has found it's way back, or tomorrow will not be fun. I should probably brush up on my sign language tonight.</div>
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<b>Needing: </b>I have yet to begin my plans for the week. I should probably get started on that…</div>
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<b>Pageant Title: </b>I don't think I even need to explain this one after the "Needing" part. I drive my husband absolutely insane with my procrastination. Things like, "Can we run in Target on the way, so I can pick up a gift for this party we're on our way to right now?" make him want to jump from a moving vehicle. But you know what? It all gets done. Just makes things a little stressful sometimes. </div>
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Tomorrow. :) </div>
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I hope you all have a fabulous day! Enjoy the <strike>commercials</strike> game! My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Marissa-Zimmer" target="_blank">store</a> is 20% off today, too! </div>
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<br />Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-91785340188183128252015-01-24T22:59:00.000-06:002015-01-24T23:10:33.713-06:00100 Days of Happiness! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">There's just something about the 100th day of school that makes everyone happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Even those upper grade teachers, who don't technically celebrate, are smiling on the inside because they know that it means we've all reached a milestone. </span></div>
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More than half the year is over, and warmer weather will soon return. </div>
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Don't get me wrong, I love my job, my school, and my kids, but we all understand the magic of summer. </div>
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Just typing that word makes me happy. :) </div>
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I've been wearing this shirt every year since my first year of teaching when my sweet friend (whose room I went to every morning to <strike>cry</strike> mentally prepare for the day ahead) made this for me and the rest of our team. I even found a picture from that year in my 100th day file and had to take a selfie with it. It's hard to believe that this was my eighth 100th day! Oh how things have changed! </div>
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My goal this year for our 100th day was not only to celebrate the day with my kids and make them happy, but also to help them focus on other people's happiness. </div>
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At this point in the year, they've been together a while and can become critical of each other. Tattling, arguing, "you're not my friend anymore," we all know the behaviors. So I wanted to take some time to remind them of the importance of making other people happy. </div>
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We started our day making happy sentences and happy equations for morning work. I forgot to take a picture while I was taking attendance/lunch count/marking dismissal changes, but here is what the pages look like: </div>
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I helped by reading <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/100th-Day-Worries-Margery-Cuyler/dp/1416907890/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422156754&sr=1-1&keywords=100th+day+worries" target="_blank">100th Day Worries</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/100th-School-Hello-Reader-Level/dp/059025944X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422156848&sr=1-1&keywords=the+100th+day+of+school" target="_blank">The 100th Day of School</a>, </i>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/100-School-Days-Anne-Rockwell/dp/0064437272/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422156879&sr=1-1&keywords=100+school+days" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">100 School Days</a> to them<i>, </i>which are all fabulous read alouds for your 100th day!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">One of my little STARS made her own 100th day crown and wore it to school. I may have to borrow her design for next year. :) </span></div>
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If they chose Work on Writing, they wrote about what makes them happy now, and what they thought would make them happy in 100 years. </div>
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"When I'm young, I play on the swings. When I'm old I will sit on a rocking chair." </div>
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After Daily Five and a <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">brain break</a>, we brainstormed a list of things that make us happy and what makes other people happy. </div>
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Then we used our list and discussion to write "How to Make Someone Happy." We are working on informational writing this quarter, so this fit in perfectly. </div>
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Boy: "Here is how I make my parents happy. First, I will put my clothes away when I come home from school. Next, I will help Mom cook once I am done. Then, I will put the dishes away when they are clean. Last, I will give my mom and dad a big hug when I go to sleep." </div>
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Girl: "I love to make my friends happy. First I would say, 'Would you like to be my friend?' Next I would say, 'You are an awesome friend!' Then I would say, 'Do you want to sit with me at lunch?' Last 'It was a good day to have a friend like you.'"</div>
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I had hoped to fit in these Happy 100th Day cards to their friends, but we ran out of time. </div>
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You can find all of these activities and more in my 100th Day Happiness pack on <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Marissa-Zimmer" target="_blank">TPT</a>! </div>
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If you know me at all (or if you follow me <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/9941675" target="_blank">here</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/wearefirstgradestars" target="_blank">here</a>), you know I'm a <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> fanatic. It has changed the way I teach and provides the physical activity my kids need every day. We are happier, healthier, and smarter because of it! </div>
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So today I'm excited to be linking up with the beautiful and talented Elizabeth from <a href="http://kickinitinkindergarten.com/gonoodle-sanity-savers-linky/" target="_blank">Kickin' it in Kindergarten</a> for her GoNoodle Sanity Savers linky! </div>
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<b>My Happy Place: </b>There is nothing better than being at home with my family. Except maybe being on "becation" (my four year old's way of saying "vacation," which I don't plan to correct anytime soon) with my family. We spent several days in our jammies over Christmas break, and IT. WAS. PERFECT. I've now watched <i>Frozen </i>more times than any other movie in my life. Even more than <i>How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days</i>, which should tell you how much I love my babies. </div>
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I {heart} the 100th Day of School, and I can't wait to use this brand new pack with them! I'm really trying to encourage them to do nice things for others and try to make others happy, so I'm hoping this helps to reinforce that. Plus, who doesn't love a super cute craftivity? :)</div>
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Career Day was one of my FAVORITE days of the year last year, and I'm really looking forward to our second one this year! This unit includes math, literacy, social studies, writing, speaking, and QR codes! I'm so excited to use it this year! </div>
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Somehow another fabulous year has come to an end, and it's time to begin 2015! </div>
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<b>Listening</b>: At the time when I started this, my little family was hanging out in the basement, and my girls were watching Handy Manny on TV. </div>
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<b>Loving</b>: I freaking love Christmas Break. Almost as much as Summer. And Spring Break is a close third. It's the best feeling in the world to be sitting in my living room snuggled up with my family in my sweatpants on a Thursday afternoon. I love me some sweatpants. </div>
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<b>Thinking: </b>Alas, all good things must eventually come to an end, and I know Monday will be here before I know it. In fact, I kept having mini panic moments today thinking that today was Sunday. Yikes. A full five day week after two weeks off is never fun, but I went to school on Tuesday for a few hours to get some things done and organize my massive stack of papers I failed to file this semester, so I feel slightly more prepared. </div>
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<b>Wanting: </b>I had REALLY hoped to finish a product or two over break. Or even a blog post. But I started this post around 1:30 this afternoon, and here it is now 9:20. My priority is always my family, so work takes a backseat when my babies are awake. My 14 month old is drawn to my laptop like a moth to a porch light, so there's really no getting work done when I'm home. There are still a few days left, so we'll see how productive I can be these next few nights…</div>
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<b>Needing: </b>I. MUST. STOP. EATING. CRAP. Junk food has been my vice this entire school year. My name is Marissa, and I'm a hardcore stress eater. I love healthy food, but chips and cookies just taste <i>so</i> <i>good</i>. My main resolution for 2015 is to keep these items out of my shopping cart. Hopefully my bathroom scale will give me some good news in return. </div>
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<b>My definite YES: </b>The second annual Spring Teacher Blogger Meet Up in French Lick, Indiana is happening the weekend of March 13-15, and I will most definitely be there. If you would also like to attend this AMAZING event, visit <a href="http://www.mrsehleskindergartenconnections.blogspot.com/2014/12/spring-teacher-blogger-meet-up-2015.html" target="_blank">Holly Ehle's blog</a> for more information. </div>
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<b>My Maybe: </b>I really, really hope I can make it back to Vegas this summer for the I Teach 1st! and TPT conferences. Last year was amazing but crazy expensive. We'll see if I can make that happen…</div>
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<b>My Wish: </b>This wish is a total pipe dream at this point since I can't manage to even finish and post a product lately (see "Wanting" above). Most milestone sellers have at least ten times the products I have in my store, but I'll get there someday!! A big, huge thank you to all those who have supported me so far! </div>
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Meanwhile, I'm thankful for a few more days off with my family before heading back to kick off the second semester of my eighth year of teaching!</div>
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Hi friends! Long time, no blog! If it helps, I have a good reason. Actually I have several, but the main one is that my little family MOVED! We've been in our new house for two weeks now, and it's finally starting to feel like home. </div>
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If I can give you one piece of advice from my experience, don't move during the school year. </div>
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Anyway, my favorite little girls and I went shopping this weekend, and we found this little gem at Hobby Lobby: </div>
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If you follow me on Instagram (click <a href="http://instagram.com/wearefirstgradestars" target="_blank">here</a> if you don't!), you saw this pic this weekend, and if you know me at all, you know that the donut is my favorite part! This sweet little ornament made me realize how long I've been neglecting this little blog of mine. I'll try not to let it happen again. :)</div>
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Now that I'm back, I'm ready to share some of the excitement that has been happening in my little corner of the first grade universe. </div>
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I'm also linking up with Blog Hoppin' for their Week of Giving Thanks!</div>
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The app I'm thankful for this week is called <a href="http://www.plickers.com/" target="_blank">Plickers</a>. </div>
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It provides a quick and ultra-engaging way to formatively assess your students. </div>
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Plickers is fabulous, whether you have one iPad, are 1:1, or have only your smartphone in your arsenal. </div>
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All you need is a printer and one device, and you're ready. No student devices necessary!</div>
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The first step is to go to the <a href="http://www.plickers.com/" target="_blank">Plickers website</a> or download the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049?mt=8" target="_blank">app</a> and sign up for a FREE account. If you sign up on the website, you will also need to download the app before you can use it with your class. I have it on my iPhone. </div>
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Then, you need to create your class. Plickers will assign each student a number. The numbers match the numbers on the cards.</div>
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You will print enough cards for your class (one per student) by clicking on the Cards link at the top of the page. There are two per page - paper saving bonus! Be sure to give your kids the numbered card that matches their number on your Plickers class list so your data will be accurate. </div>
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Then you put in the questions you want. Since we've been learning about the First Thanksgiving, I used the questions from a quiz I found <a href="http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/social_studies/the_first_thanksgiving/quiz711.html" target="_blank">here</a>. You select A, B, C, or D as the correct answer, and then the kids hold up their cards. Whichever letter is on top when they hold it is the answer that is recorded for them. You then click the photo button at the bottom and scan the room. Each child's name and his or her response will come up on your screen. </div>
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You can tell immediately how many students have answered and who has answered correctly. </div>
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When you have all of your responses, you tap the checkmark at the bottom, and all of your students' responses are automatically graphed for you. </div>
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You can also go in and see the reports from all of the questions to gauge how well your students understand the concept. I was showing them the questions and answer choices on my Promethean board from the site listed above, so I didn't put in detailed questions and answer choices in the app. I just let it know which was the correct answer. </div>
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So cool, right? My class LOVED this. And it was so easy to get started. </div>
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There is a much more detailed tutorial on the Plickers website (click <a href="https://plickers.com/help" target="_blank">here</a>) if you need it! </div>
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I plan to use this many more times when we come back from Thanksgiving break! </div>
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Which apps are you thankful for? </div>
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