tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26112497152287344872024-03-19T02:30:15.772-07:00First Grade School BoxMrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-77493007198258316522012-10-16T15:44:00.001-07:002012-10-16T15:44:31.681-07:00Addition Stamping Centers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The following are printables that I use for some of my math centers. Since Louisiana switched to the Common Core, I wanted my centers to reflect the new curriculum our parish(district) uses. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Originally, I posted a printable called, "Stamp a Story Problem." I loved this activity because students differentiate the complexity of each problem because they create it. However, it was not organized. Since we focus a lot on the tens frame, I decided to alter the recording sheet. <i>You will need a variety of small stamps and ink for this activity.</i></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students create their own story problem using picture stamps. The tens frame makes it easier for students to organize their thinking. My students are more fluent when it comes to addition because of the tens frame. (*Helpful hint: Ice cube trays are a great way to keep track of your stamps. I can glance at the tray and see if I am missing any.)</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also, I created a "Stamp a Number Sentence" recording sheet. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>You will need number stamps and ink for this activity.</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students create their own addition problem by placing dots in the tens frame. Next, they stamp the number sentence. (For beginners, you could already place the dots in the tens frame.)<br /></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3eMStbHWy_Sa18wS3FEOFNnXzQ">Click Here for the Tens Frame Stamp a Story Problem and Stamp a Number Sentence Recording Sheets.</a></b></span></span><br />
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Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-39507869339094164512012-08-05T14:10:00.000-07:002012-08-05T14:10:14.942-07:00Happy First Day of School!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made a First Day of School picture frame for the kiddos to hold as I take a picture. I attached the big star labeled "1st" with velcro on the back. By using velcro, I can change out the "1st" star with "100th" or "Last", so I can use it for those important dates. I am still in the process of making those. Three more days before I meet my first graders! :)</span></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Day of School Picture Frame<br />I used Velcro to attach the star labeled "1st", so I can change it out with "100th" or "Last"</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thanks to the inspiration of </span><a href="http://mamajenn.com/MamaJenn/CalendarTime.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mama Jenn</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, I revamped my Calendar Math area. I lack bulletin board area in the front of my classroom, so I used corkboard (from Hobby Lobby) and covered it with cloth. Then placed it over the white board to create a makeshift bulletin board. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Underneath the Calendar Math area, I have added a Nonfiction section to my classroom library. I used to store all my books in boxes and told myself I would regularly switch them out. Unfortunately, I would find excuses as to why I couldn't switch them out, so I decided I would try to put all of the books out. The kids love this section. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Calendar Math Area, New Non Fiction Library Area, New Read/Writing Easel</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Also pictured above is my new Reading/Writing Easel. I am in LOVE! I took on a second job teaching morning tutoring and Saturday school so I could purchase it. Arriving to school at 6am everyday was totally worth it! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Above is my Fiction Picture book section. Collecting those blue containers from Dollar Trees was no easy task. I still need more to accommodate all my books. So for now, this will have to do. All of the books have stickers on the cover that match the sign.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have decided that next year, I am going to use more of the Sterlite Plastic Shelves because they are easy to assemble and store. I think my days of buying bookshelves are over. I purchased white and gray, but I think I like the gray ones better. I may just spray paint the white or use it somewhere else since it looks out of place.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My camera was not cooperating. I was only able to get 3 shots before it stopped working. When I get a new camera, I will post more pics from different angles. My library has actually changed since I last took these pics.....ha....a teacher's work is never done =) </span>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-85143104916367602782012-03-04T10:02:00.000-08:002012-03-04T10:02:08.244-08:00Place Value Center Printables<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I received a few requests for the place value templates from this </span></span><a href="http://firstgradeschoolbox.blogspot.com/2011/01/place-value-activity.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>activity</b></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> which</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I posted in 2011. Since then, I have revamped the recording sheet and created an alternative template for the Place Value Cards (including pictures). </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigtmExSr86bJ8EPnT8HP1cPg73D1DjADK3F9pSG1zIBPw-tplXB6uqmntKsRlJUfcMiqbmwCsPxflPRDpZR6avITEMsBdg1ndBkpnLeLOrkcMtjt3sIhNJQYcZ2fvA6Z3zRHeVNkwEFM/s1600/Slide01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigtmExSr86bJ8EPnT8HP1cPg73D1DjADK3F9pSG1zIBPw-tplXB6uqmntKsRlJUfcMiqbmwCsPxflPRDpZR6avITEMsBdg1ndBkpnLeLOrkcMtjt3sIhNJQYcZ2fvA6Z3zRHeVNkwEFM/s400/Slide01.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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Next step, add all the buttons of those amazing blogs out there to my blog. This will be my next weekend project = )<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, I have always had the idea in the back of my head to find my own little frogs the students could use in class while they use their number-lines...but no luck....UNTIL, a few months ago while shopping in Walmart for party supplies, I FOUND THEM! </span></span></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use frogs when adding (hopping forward) and subtracting (hopping backwards). The students will be excited to use their number-lines!<br />
Frogs were purchased from Walmart in the party/goodie bag section.<br />
Number-Lines were purchased from Lakeshore and laminated for durability so students could write with Dry Erase Markers. (These number-lines were the best thing I EVER purchased!)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We also play a game where all students start their frog on zero and I tell them to add 4 (hop forward), subtract 2 (hop backwards), add 7, subtract 2 etc. The students' goal is for their frog to land on the correct number. They love this game. It is great if you have some spare time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I hope this gets you excited about <i><b>NUMBER LINES</b></i>!</span></span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-56099482951177129932012-01-28T11:18:00.000-08:002012-01-28T11:18:53.013-08:00Domino Addition Parking Lot<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I discovered this game on </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://mathwire.com/strategies/matsdom.html"><b>Math Wire</b></a> (amazing website, check it out). However, I decided to make my own version with recording sheets. My kids <b>LOVED</b> this activity and I was impressed that every student was able to do it successfully. As always, the dots from the dominos make it self-correcting. ;)</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Materials</u></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Cardstock</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Dominos</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Directions</u></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Print Parking Lot on Cardstock and Laminate</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Print Recording Sheet on Cardstock and Laminate</span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Domino Parking Lot Mat (Version #1)<br />
Students place dominos in "parking spot" if the sum of the dots add-up to that number.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Domino Parking Lot Recording Sheet (Version #1)<br />
After printing recording sheet on cardstock, laminate so students can reuse. <br />
Students write addition sentence using Dry Erase Markers. (when laminated)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vsUZagPx3skST5FsgdWpnuLGt9jjuMzks3RpzAAx0WKl8_YsplpjqxyR8EFg7hZwD92a4O3bwhcdXCvFiBwQc4hLPPaQ8wE1QMcgK5dGTQ3A4ydq0pjxg9vXW4D8X1jYBsgFbxdvL0k/s1600/Slide3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vsUZagPx3skST5FsgdWpnuLGt9jjuMzks3RpzAAx0WKl8_YsplpjqxyR8EFg7hZwD92a4O3bwhcdXCvFiBwQc4hLPPaQ8wE1QMcgK5dGTQ3A4ydq0pjxg9vXW4D8X1jYBsgFbxdvL0k/s400/Slide3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blank Domino Parking Lot Mat (Version #2)<br />
Using permanent marker (you can erase using Magic eraser or hair spray) teacher can write the sum in each parking spot after mat is laminated.<br />
Students place dominos in "parking spot" if the sum of the dots add-up to that number.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Domino Parking Lot Recording Sheet (Version #2)<br />
After printing recording sheet on cardstock, laminate so students can reuse. <br />
Using permanent marker (you can erase using Magic eraser or hair spray) teacher can write the sum in each parking spot after mat is laminated.<br />
Students write addition sentence using Dry Erase Markers. (when laminated)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fact Family Center<br />
Student picks Fact Family Flashcards on family side and writes the numbers (which are printed on their bodies) on the dry erase board's outer corners. Student writes the number sentences. Student checks number sentences by flipping the Fact Family flashcard over, on the house side.<br />
(Pictured Above: Fact Family Dry Erase Board purchased from School Aids, Fact Family Flashcards)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirspJIyQhzYJ1NRHqins74a8QLWzi_MshGcQCRO3MyjD9DnmckfzhxoH3Q33Xef8SnfiFXlVtx8kkNCuDlTmYC9cuD3xiCSZ629arscnDdQA0zm1UVyloBbvtGlbSnqWF9sPI7Jwpj97w/s1600/DSCF0850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirspJIyQhzYJ1NRHqins74a8QLWzi_MshGcQCRO3MyjD9DnmckfzhxoH3Q33Xef8SnfiFXlVtx8kkNCuDlTmYC9cuD3xiCSZ629arscnDdQA0zm1UVyloBbvtGlbSnqWF9sPI7Jwpj97w/s320/DSCF0850.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fact Family Center<br />
Student picks Fact Family Flashcards on family side and write the number (which are printed on their bodies) on the dry erase board's outer corners. Student writes the number sentences. Student checks number sentences by flipping the Fact Family flashcard over, on the house side.<br />
(Pictured Above: Fact Family Dry Erase Board purchased from School Aids, Fact Family Flashcards)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials for Flash-cards:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfNE-ezPlOE4QXxAG7RE7eKtDsHmvpaJlMnZdarDd__Pjq8Q_n9VCuR8r54H9aWnJQzvPz5C9I4XN6dOx6Cj57XH4G8XREuQm7_dG_NbeHn0lsUJfL7iawV5IqMIluWaPtpzIAdYzTC8/s1600/Fact+Family_BlueSet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.) Cardstock (10 sheets)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2.) Avery Labels for Template #5163 (4 sheets of 10)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><b>Directions for Making Flash-cards:</b></u></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.) Print "Fact Family Houses" on Cardstock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2.) Print "Fact Families" on Avery Labels</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3.) Stick Avery Labels on the back of the appropriate house</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.) Laminate for Durability</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fact Family Houses (Click on Link Below for Printable)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fact Families (Click on Link Below for Printable)</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>(Use this if you do not have Fact Family Dry Erase Board. Laminate and use dry erase markers on it.)</i></span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com192tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-27173565452510723622011-11-06T15:33:00.000-08:002011-11-06T15:33:18.346-08:00Turkey Addition Strategy Center<div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have loved seeing all the amazing Turkey ideas from other blogs. I got this idea from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/2010/11/turkey-math.html">The First Grade Parade</a>. </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I altered it because I wanted the students to focus on the addition skills: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><u>counting on</u></span></b> and using a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u>number line</u></i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>*Pictured Below- front of turkey/back of turkey*</b></i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turkey Addition Strategy Center: Count on using the turkey feathers.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turkey Addition Strategy Center: Students can self-correct using the number line on the back of turkey. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This math activity is used to reinforce subtraction. Read, Five Little Pumpkins as an introduction to activity. If you are unable to find the Pumpkin Cupcake toppers, use orange, craft POM POMS (from any Craft Store).<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></td></tr>
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<div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><u><i><b>Directions</b></i></u></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1. Place 1 pumpkin in each section.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2. Roll the die or dice. </span>(Read on for the kind of dice I use.)</span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3. Take away that number of pumpkins.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4. Write the number sentence and mark out the correct number of pumpkins on the recording sheet.</span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><u><i><b>Supplies</b></i></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Pack of Jiffy Strips or if you can find an ice cube tray that has 10 sections</span>(find Jiffy Strips in the flower section at Wal-Mart)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Dirt, Coffee or beans</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Party City)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Dice </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Special Note: I make my own dice out of 1 inch foam cubes. This way, I could write in permanent marker any number I want. For this center, I write numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and use 2 dice. That way, the student will not roll 12, since there are only 10 pumpkins.)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-Subtraction Recording Sheet </span>(click on link below)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-27623969088512341552011-09-25T13:50:00.000-07:002011-09-25T13:50:35.473-07:00UPDATED: Ladybug Addition Center (color-coded)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a previous post, I included an addition center/activity printable and a math/art project. Every year, I modify lessons or activities in hopes to (one day) reach perfection. (Although, I know that day will never come.) However, it doesn't hurt to try. </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The following are new printables (center-activity recording sheet & assessments) and a link to the first addition activity that was posted in a previous entry. I hope this is self-explanatory and you are able to use! <i><b><u>HAPPY ADDING!</u></b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbyiRB6Q8gfQhT94GkfWt5d7fYgWGQJNLNwYfcykfC4OI2Bogr0J_K1TUpTh5rJkF4f-N4medR6JvY8rDZWPoirK8oJjDBqi70-_ViVUeQfsrb9BoVMnaM8u2JRSAadq7IB2fdgQM4L8/s1600/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbyiRB6Q8gfQhT94GkfWt5d7fYgWGQJNLNwYfcykfC4OI2Bogr0J_K1TUpTh5rJkF4f-N4medR6JvY8rDZWPoirK8oJjDBqi70-_ViVUeQfsrb9BoVMnaM8u2JRSAadq7IB2fdgQM4L8/s640/Slide1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click the link for new printables.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SNTlhOTM0NDMtMjM4OC00YzFlLWI1YjAtYzk0MzA2MzIwYjdl&hl=en_US">Ladybug Addition Activities & Ideas</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click the link for Ladybug Mats and Flashcards. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SNTBiNzYwMzMtN2M5MC00YmYxLTgxZDgtYzAzNGMwM2ViNjg1&authkey=CPP4rKoB&hl=en_US&authkey=CPP4rKoB">Red Ladybug Mat and Flashcards</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SYmY4OTNkYWQtM2NiZS00YmJmLWJiODAtZmZmNTNiNjE0OTA4&authkey=CMGq-9sL&hl=en_US&authkey=CMGq-9sL">Yellow Ladybug Mat and Flashcards</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SYmJlNDVkMTgtYWExMS00ODA3LWJmMjctOTJiZDNjMDU1YTlk&authkey=CKmzm7YD&hl=en_US&authkey=CKmzm7YD">Green Ladybug Mat and Flashcards</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SNmNiNmVjMzgtODBhNS00N2MwLWFhZTEtMGU1MjIwZDI3Zjcx&authkey=CPXyzoIF&hl=en_US&authkey=CPXyzoIF">Orange Ladybug Mat and Flashcards </a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Tip for Making Ladybug Dots</u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>to Use with Mats</u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Spray paint counters!</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-amlqS3xWmRzRIvG3oemRcae_P6K087EGm2cvCNwGn5zjky10BF1hUn40TEO71xY0ePKJ6fyMk002Ki2CQVgn0TedLez7MCaOk2OIMD9uETneU8-MJbsAQoFsPnmGyArFsH9Yuu5bLV0/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-amlqS3xWmRzRIvG3oemRcae_P6K087EGm2cvCNwGn5zjky10BF1hUn40TEO71xY0ePKJ6fyMk002Ki2CQVgn0TedLez7MCaOk2OIMD9uETneU8-MJbsAQoFsPnmGyArFsH9Yuu5bLV0/s200/images.jpeg" width="71" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW4vFV9TIzCT_NDyjfhrwoVh747L7-0C5zvmawT_fGdFWJHlXcp3fGSaMDArsgzlevtJmCryZYRQFtSNzYSBGCOIJmfH5cYT1Q-uVf_8oKA9KStTPtbq3U5cJ-CeL0j8bMY2GEyGGEOY/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW4vFV9TIzCT_NDyjfhrwoVh747L7-0C5zvmawT_fGdFWJHlXcp3fGSaMDArsgzlevtJmCryZYRQFtSNzYSBGCOIJmfH5cYT1Q-uVf_8oKA9KStTPtbq3U5cJ-CeL0j8bMY2GEyGGEOY/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><br />
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</u></span></span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-85963877570274950502011-09-18T10:59:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:59:31.811-07:00Teaching Tally Marks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Teaching tally marks is one of the first things I do to kick-off the new math curriculum. Why teach tally marks at the beginning of first grade?</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Practice counting</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Practice making groups</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Practice counting groups</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Practice counting by 1's, 5's and 10's</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Practice counting on...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-It is hands-on!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-<u>Create popsicle stick stories!</u> While you show the children the sticks, tell them a story. When I use the trees, I make-up a story about how I need to cut down the last tree. You can take your hand and make chopping noises as the tree falls down. When I use the people, I make-up a story about the last kid tripping or falling down and the other 4 kids catch him. Get creative and silly because with some kiddos, the stories really do help!</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popsicle Stick Stories- Create trees out of popsicle sticks to represent tally marks. Share a story about the trees and why one of them falls down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popsicle Stick Stories- Create people out of popsicle sticks to represent tally marks. Share a story about the people and why one of them falls down.<br />
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</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is an inexpensive, quick way to teach this concept. The following supplies are all you need...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidS-PjMC-ypqChyfnYcD3k9latf2adTdEMnr8kP14zB_NZ97X1-cNnc38BwG9fBMpBBfqPMusEYVowlTntqnvDffR-MTp7DjYPJHVXbxZ_vPELNVdShTY74Ue2QrVF-gj-gLumNlv0r7M/s1600/DSCF0827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidS-PjMC-ypqChyfnYcD3k9latf2adTdEMnr8kP14zB_NZ97X1-cNnc38BwG9fBMpBBfqPMusEYVowlTntqnvDffR-MTp7DjYPJHVXbxZ_vPELNVdShTY74Ue2QrVF-gj-gLumNlv0r7M/s320/DSCF0827.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click the links below for additional tally mark resources.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tally Mark Printables</span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3eMStbHWy_SM2ZiZjUxYTUtOGFhMC00YTE1LWFiMzItYjMyODdlYzk4MGM5&hl=en_US"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tally Mark Puzzles (1-10)</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-75679830364813979452011-08-24T18:44:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:44:27.056-07:00Star-Themed Classroom Pics.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, better late than never! As we approach the 12th day of school, I can finally step back and breathe a sigh of relief. We have accomplished SO much: my students are doing a fabulous job following the rules; procedures are becoming more ritual; we are able to go without using the restroom for longer periods at a time (even the teacher, too); my students are masters at cleaning up and keeping our room organized; WE ARE BUCKET-FILLERS; they know their assigned number; they can come to the carpet, walk in the halls using fingers and ducktails, raise their hands (still working on waiting to be called on ;) and SO MUCH MORE! This is going to be an amazing year!</span><br />
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</span></span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-36038982641938434802011-08-01T16:39:00.000-07:002011-08-01T16:39:45.898-07:00***I'm Seeing Stars***<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm using "Stars" as my classroom theme this year. I picked stars because it is mature enough for older kids, but whimsical enough for the younger ones (incase I change grades in the future). Also, I am a Dallas Cowboys fan ; ) The following are projects that my mom and I worked on over the summer. <i><b>Thanks for making my room shine, MOM! =)</b></i></span><b> </b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Classroom Mailbox- My mom painted a basic mailbox that was purchased from Walmart for $15. She used stencils to make the stars and letters. The stand was made by my amazing neighbor with wood purchased from HomeDepot. I will use it to put our Zero the Hero prize every 10th day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The moon was unfinished wood purchased for $1 at Dollar Tree. The star attached to the flag was unfinished wood purchased at Hobby Lobby. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Classroom Stool- The stool was unfinished wood purchased from Michael's it was $30 but I used the 40% off coupon they offer online. It is painted similar to the mailbox. My mom painted the stars and swirls. =)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Library Sign- I purchased an unfinished chalkboard from Hobby Lobby then stained the wood and painted the board black. Next, I used a Q-tip to write the letters freehandedly. The stars were purchased unfinished from Hobby Lobby and hot glued on. I wrote,"Berg's Books" on the sign because if a book from the library says this on the back, then it belongs to me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture Frames- I purchased unfinished wood picture frames for $1 each at Michael's. The stars were unfinished wood from Hobby Lobby. The yellow frame is a recycled picture frame. I just spray painted an old frame and added wood decals. These frames will be filled with smiling faces in no time!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Star Basket- I took an ordinary basket, added some paint and a star to transform it. Now, it matches my theme. The star was unfinished wood purchased at Hobby Lobby. The basket was something old.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Star Basket- I added some brown stain and a painted star to this ordinary basket making it match my theme. The stars were purchased at Hobby Lobby and the basket was something old.</td></tr>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of using my voice, I purchased a dog training clicker. One click will mean GO and two clicks will mean STOP. I have heard of other teachers using clickers for a variety of things. This idea is nothing new and probably originated with nuns using it in Catholic Schools (or so I heard). I just wanted to share with others who might not of heard of this classroom management technique. I am excited to try it starting the first day of school! </span></div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use a music stand for display and assisting with reading big books. They are inexpensive, adjustable and easy to store. </td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This would take me <b><u>FOR-EV-ER</u></b>! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The kids were to wear this around their neck while I learned their names. However, it ended up not working half the time because the decal would get flipped around displaying the back or the yarn would get so twisted it took two teachers to set the child free.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is my solution! I purchased badge holders and badge clips from Walmart. I bought 2 sets of 12 badge holders for $1.88 each and 2 sets of 12 badge clips for $1.88 each.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reusable First Days of School Name Tags or Field Trip Name Tags</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't even know the original purpose for this metal thing but it was worth 1.99.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the transformation begin!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished product! I can use this for books or magazines. It is also equipped with a handle!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't wait to go back. You never know what Goodwill has in store for you!</span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-89339244496652369252011-06-29T20:33:00.000-07:002011-06-29T20:33:23.804-07:00Classroom Shopping Linky Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ladybugsteacherfiles.blogspot.com/2011/06/classroom-shopping-linky-party.html">Ladybug's Teacher Files</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">is having a linky party devoted to shopping for your classroom. Link-up to give and get some ideas from some awesome teachers. The following products are things I have purchased over the summer. If you would like to view more products I have purchased in the past, click on the label titled <a href="http://firstgradeschoolbox.blogspot.com/search/label/Products"><b>Products</b></a>.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These containers saved me lots of time when passing out manipulatives to the students. I discovered them at Dollar Tree and bought 5 sets of these 10 mini containers. I quickly discovered that I use them for EVERYTHING. For example, lets say we are going to play bingo, I have a container marked, "Sets of Tiles" and I have a student pass out one container per child. I do this with our coins too. When we do coin sorts or are just learning about the coins. You can use them in your workstation activities too. I basically use these instead of Ziplock bags for smaller things. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For months, Dollar Tree was sold out and the website was sold out of them too. I was growing a little impatient, so when they became available online, I bought them. You can only purchase in bulk on the Dollar Tree website. SOOOO, 480 mini-containers later......I am one HAPPY teacher =)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9z1IYcOeefcfktimcxjIxO4bhHuQbQVjuMF0-m6Q98AbfJU0YZvj2cN6q7HIsJygfgSuA1rxVcd-pPbzYMxDUyzzQ0FEyEI3kTNruCVkjlUqrGFTGU_5Te88fcTZoA8pnE4g5vkhfew/s1600/DSCF0583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9z1IYcOeefcfktimcxjIxO4bhHuQbQVjuMF0-m6Q98AbfJU0YZvj2cN6q7HIsJygfgSuA1rxVcd-pPbzYMxDUyzzQ0FEyEI3kTNruCVkjlUqrGFTGU_5Te88fcTZoA8pnE4g5vkhfew/s320/DSCF0583.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am ready to jump-in head first with BUCKET FILLING for next year!<br />
I purchased these tin buckets from the Dollar Section at Target. I was super excited because I will be doing a Star Theme next year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">This is another Dollar Tree find. I purchased the last of the blue and green Locker Bins at my local store. I bought around 14 of each. I will use them in my library. The blue will be for fiction and the green will be for nonfiction. I will be reorganizing my library this year and was searching high and low for an inexpensive bin. I love how they are taller and wider than a typical sized shoe box.</span></span></span></td></tr>
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</div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-30122479579441539962011-06-12T11:05:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:05:40.206-07:00Beanie Baby Reading Strategies<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since my summer began earlier than majority of my teacher friends, I had the privilege of snooping around teachers' classrooms who were still in session. I love getting new ideas! The following is one idea that I can't wait to implement this coming school year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture was provided from the Reading Classroom Ideas Website. (link is above picture). <br />
This website is amazing because it gives you all the tools you need to implement this idea (poster print-outs, bookmarks). The only thing you need is the Beanie Babies!</td></tr>
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</span></span></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-77160676194554888472011-06-11T11:08:00.000-07:002011-06-11T11:08:32.309-07:00New Treasure Chest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have used the same cardboard treasure chest that was left in my room by a previous teacher for a couple of years, now. Although I like the look of it, it is starting to fall apart. Originally, I wanted to go with an authentic looking treasure chest that was made of wood, but I wasn't crazy about the weight and bulk that would come with it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My recent trip to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30079407">Ikea</a></b></span> ended my search! It is light and can fold-up for easy storage/move. It is big and can store prizes that are oddly shaped. I would of rather something blue, but I have a feeling the kids will love it. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toy Box from Ikea</td></tr>
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</div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-24395281275558133882011-05-17T20:55:00.000-07:002011-05-17T20:55:37.670-07:00ELA&Math Center Activity Resource<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is a great resource for instant center activities. Print on cardstock, laminate, cut, self-correct with writing answers on the back and GO!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I really like the picture and math sorts. Since they are quick and inexpensive to make, I am thinking about sending these home next year as take-home reinforcers.</span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black-line Masters of ELA and Math Sorts</td></tr>
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</span></span></div></div>Mrs. Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08413383224870081220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611249715228734487.post-81063102298329761302011-05-14T07:45:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:19:32.758-07:00New Storage for Center Activities<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am in <b>organization mode</b> the last six weeks of school every year. I like to reorganize my room and set things up the way I want it next year. Even though we have to box up everything over the summer, at least I have an idea and the pictures to help me assemble my classroom for next year.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hated my old way of organizing my centers (which can be viewed in an earlier post). I wanted my activities easily accessible and quick to view at a moments notice.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I purchased the shoe bins at Walmart for a dollar and spray painted the tubs' lid red for Math and blue for ELA.</span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I labeled each tub with the skill and then listed the activities that were in that tub. There are about 3-4 activities in each tub. If I were to do this all over again, I would just type the skill, laminate the cards, and then with permanent marker write the activities in each tub because sometimes I add a new activity to the tub. If it does change you can always erase the permanent marker with a Magic Eraser. It comes right off! (So, much for permanent...huh) Each label has a red star that means, "Don't touch" (for the kiddos)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got smart and applied my label idea to my ELA tubs (since I did these second). Each label just has the skill, I still need to write with permanent marker the activities in each tub. The red star on the label means, "Don't touch" (for the kiddos)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These ELA activities are strictly my Treasures activities. Treasures is our reading adoption. Each tub has a red dot on the label that means, "Stop, don't touch" (for the kiddos)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spray painted the lids and basket (which was a purple color, not the scheme of my room)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used spray paint for plastic. </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I was using a large portion of my shelving for my center activities, I needed more shelving. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Instead of buying a bookshelf (that will fall apart in a year), I decided to make my own out of cement blocks and wood. I can easily store this over the summer by taking it apart (unlike other bookshelves I have in my room). When I move schools, cities, states, I can leave behind my cement blocks and just take the wood. Moving from Texas to Louisiana, the bulky bookshelves were a hassle to move.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tubs with yellow lids have scissors, highlighters, and Magic Erasers. These used to be behind my desk, but I like that they are easily accessible and I don't have to stop my teaching just to get to them. My white tubs have my math manipulatives. I am thinking about spray painting them red to go along with my color coding theme. In my apple basket I have my dry erase markers, which I love that are by my dry erase board. I have "Star Pencils" for kids who are amazing, on top of my stereo is a basket with stickers and then my GONG. Which my mom got for me because we couldn't stop playing with it at Lakeshore. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Primer on wood</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working hard after hours!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I only painted the sides that you would be able to see. I bought wooden stars and tape that will stick to cement to decorate the blocks with. Maybe I will do that next year.</td></tr>
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