Now that we've got our chit chattery under a bit more control, we're moving onto Behavior Breaking 2...The Hands on Others Syndrome. We were told they were "handsy" by their Kindergarten teachers...not as in helping hands. As in, hands all over each other all the time a slight difficulty keeping their hands to themselves from time to time. It didn't happen at first. We were proud. It was the Honeymoon. A fake out... A facade? Come mid day last Friday, the lyrics to Cyndi Lauper's ... VIEW POST
Keep Your Hands to YO-self!! Song Poster *Freebies*
Our Lucky Rainbows March Writing and St. Patrick’s Day Activities
We are lucky! We don't mean "Take me to Vegas" lucky...That will be in July! In March, we write reasons why we are lucky. We made Bubble Maps on our whiteboards with the labels, I know... I have... I am... I can... Our lucky little leprechauns realize there are so many reasons they are lucky! So after a quick check of their whiteboards from us larger leprechauns, they are given their pot of gold and rainbow to quickly disappear into deep thought as they write and color their own reasons on ... VIEW POST
Crafting Quality Work for Michaels Create2Educate Sweepstakes!
Setting class expectations for quality work from the beginning of the school year is top priority in our class. But, this isn't our first teaching rodeo, so we know first hand that even 6 and 7 year olds can "mail it in sometimes". We struggle with them just going through the motions, not really understanding the importance of or having the self-motivation quite yet to want to present their best work...especially when the recess bell is tolling. Know what we mean? The Problem Area... When we ... VIEW POST
Common Core Assessment Record Book
We're gearing up for our second year with Common Core and needed a quick and easy place to reference the standards and track student progress. Carson-Dellosa sent us this gem and it's going to be a great tool to keep us and our students on track! The Common Core Assessment Record Book has all of the standards at our fingertips in an easy to follow format that helps us reference and record quickly as our class works through the standards all school year long. It also includes a ... VIEW POST
Journal and Writing Topic Cards and Tools for Writers
Coming up with a topic to write about can be the hardest part for our students! But, once they have an idea, they take off. Fishing for Ideas helps students move past the "stare into space" feeling when they are asked to free write in class... What's Included -Container Decor -120 Fishing for Ideas Writing Topic Cards *60 Color *60 Black and White -2 Brainstorming Templates -12 Journal Cover Options -Journal Filler Page Templates *Primary Lined for younger writers *Ruled Line for ... VIEW POST
Thanksgiving Story Bracelet
Create a Thanksgiving bracelet by using pipe cleaners and pony beads. Your students can follow along with the poem by Dr. Jean, adding colors as the story unfolds. Students can then use their bracelets to retell the story of The First Thanksgiving. Please visit my store for more fun activities and free printables. Visit our blog at: Fluttering Through First Grade ... VIEW POST