Ten Pin Linky: Classroom Management

Hey, y'all! I'm linking up with Just Reed again to share my top ten pins!

The theme this week is Classroom Management!

Click the pics to go to the pins!

{1}  Name Stick Holder

This is the best idea!  I already made one to use next year. :)

{2} Pencil Organization

I've always used pencil cans and they work, but someone always knocks one over, plays with the pencils, etc.  I'm hoping this will solve some of those problems!

{3} Find a partner!

I love these cute cards for matching up partners!

{4} Carpet Bags

I'm wondering if this would be a good idea to try.  Make little bags of materials kids always need at the carpet to cut down on all the passing out and taking up of materials!

{5} Intervention Kit

I would love to make one of these for parent helpers, college students, or anyone else that comes in to help out.

{6} Tizmos

This website is great!  You can link all the websites you want your students to visit and have them in one place.  Make your Tizmos page the home page and your students will be ready to go!

{7} Group Puzzles

Fun idea for assigning groups!

{8} New Student Packets

Have packets ready to go with all the stuff a new student needs!

{9} Whole Group Behavior

This is a great visual and fun way to earn whole class rewards!

     

{10}  Choice Wheel

I really like this idea!  I used a similar one last year and the kids referred to it when there were problems.

Now link up with Just Reed and share your favorite management ideas!

Happy Summer!

Ten Pin Linky Party!

I'm linking up with Just Reed to share my top ten classroom decor pins from Pinterest!  

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{1}  Zebra Rocking Chair

I just got a new rocking chair to put in my classroom and would really like to paint it like this!

{2} Color Words

I like this display since it shows the variations of different colors.

{3} Crayon Clothespins

Just Mod P0dge extra crayon wrappers on clothespins for a cute look!

{4} Tissue Pom Poms

I would love to make a bunch of these to put all around the classroom!

{5} Cute Crates

Just add a simple ribbon to make those file crates cute. :)

{6} Ikea Leaf

I have seen a lot of these in Blogland - would be perfect for a science center or reading area!

{7} Table Cover

What a cute way to hide all those computer cords!  Not sure I can get away with this.  

Mean ol' fire marshal! :(

{8} Lollipop Tree

Not only cute, but a fun way to reward students!

{9} Animal Lanterns

I really like these fish and owls!  Could make any type!

     

{10}  Storybook Bunting

Hang book jackets (or copies of book covers)!

Now link up with Just Reed and share your favorite decor ideas!

Happy Summer!

Silence for Sandy Hook

Johnny Appleseed {Freebies!}

We learned all about Johnny Appleseed this week!  The kids LOVED it! :)

We started by doing some activities on BrainPOP Jr.  If you've never used BrainPOP...it is AWESOME!  The Johnny Appleseed activities are FREE right now!

{There are some free activities, but most of them require a subscription.  I'm so so so lucky my school has a subscription, but you can also sign up for a one week free trail!}

We watched the video about Johnny Appleseed (only about 4 minutes) and then put pictures of his life in order.  There are a few other activities, too!

{Click either image to go to the activities on BrainPOP Jr.!}

There's also a great video on Discovery Education.  It's free to create an account. 

{Click the image to go to the website.  Just search Johnny Appleseed and click the first video in the results!}

We read Johnny Appleseed: a tall tale retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg.

We compared the book to the BrainPOP video and of course made an anchor chart, which I forgot to take a picture of!

They wrote facts about Johnny Appleseed on the lines and drew a picture in the apple. 

{Click the image to download for free!}

We also made hats!  They each cut out a name plate and glued it to the middle of a sentence strip.  Then they colored and cut out the apples to glue on each side.  They thought these were soooo funny!

{Click the image to download for free!}

{Click the image to download for free!}

Sorry I don't have a picture of the finished product. :(

We also counted, tallied, and graphed our favorite apple treats.

Click the image to go to my previous post to download for FREE!

Hope you can use some of these activities in your classroom next week!

Enjoy the weekend!

Spelling Choices!

Hey there!  Hope everyone is having a great week so far!   

We've had a fun few days learning about Johnny Appleseed.  :)  I am finally enjoying my class.  We were off to a rocky start with so many students {28!}, but we've learned the rules and routines {plus we're down to 22!}  ;)

I just finished my newsletter and homework for next week.  I've decided to try "Spelling Choices" for part of our homework.  I attempted this last year and the parents students had a hard time figuring it out.  So, I revamped my choice menu with pictures and directions.  

Click below to check it out!

Happy Wednesday!  Can't believe the weekend's almost here!

Tattle Poster - FREEBIE!

Hey everyone!  Hope you are enjoying your Saturday.  Mine has been spent cleaning, doing laundry, and of course, catching up on more school stuff. :)

I'm still exhausted each day...27 students will do that to you.  I feel for everyone out there with a big group of firsties (or any grade level!).  Even though we're getting better at following rules and routines...the amount of tattling has escalated!!  

We're going to have some lessons this week on tattling vs. reporting.

I made this poster to help my students remember what to tell and what not to tell.  :)

Click the image to download your copy!

A few explanations:  

I used a heart with a band-aid for "someone is hurt" to remind them that someone can be physically hurt or their feelings might be hurt. :(

The "just an accident" is for all those times someone accidentally bumps into someone or someone steps on someone's hand at the carpet or someone breathed on someone.....I could go on and on.  

Kelso's Choices are different ways to handle situations before going to the teacher.  I found it on Pinterest.  I just "Googled" it to find the wheel of choices.

Hope someone can use the poster!  Have a great weekend!

Currently September

Did you enjoy your long weekend?  I sure did!  

These past three weeks have kicked my boo-tay.  I have been exhausted after wrangling 26 first graders all day with little/no help!  This is the largest class I've ever had.  Luckily, there is the possibility of another class opening up...but not until after the first quarter.  

Anyway, here's what I'm currently up to...

Click below to link up!