tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42366503931820694912024-03-16T11:51:59.852-07:00First Grade Glitter and Gigglesglitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-82583455299435309892018-04-22T19:32:00.002-07:002018-04-22T20:01:30.757-07:001st Grade Geometry<br />
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Like most #teacherbloggers and #teachersofinstagram, one of my favorite things about teaching has always been creating engaging lessons. I enjoy taking what is needed from an objective and finding creative ways to make the content memorable for students. It's what pushed me into the role of instructional leadership. As an Instructional Coach, it's only one piece of my job but certainly still my favorite.</div>
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Recently, I was able to write the lessons for our first grade team during their geometry unit. There are so many amazing teacher created resources at our fingertips. That being said, I speak to teachers regularly about knowing the demands of their objective (TEKS) before searching for resources. Creating these lessons for our first graders allowed me to put that practice into play!<br />
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Using a formula of TEKS study + our Madeline Hunter Lesson Cycle + <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1st-Grade-Magic-of-Math-Unit-4-Shapes-and-Fractions-3443043">Amy Lemon's Magic of Math Geometry Unit</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Regular-and-Irregular-Shapes-Math-Mini-Unit-5-Activities-1214737">Amy McDonald's Regular and Irregular Shapes Math Mini Unit</a> ... our firsties had a great time!<br />
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I used a combo of the vocabulary cards from the Magic of Math Unit linked above as well as a few of my own to create each anchor chart. You can download a copy of the </div>
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<br />glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com118tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-51912503350595448522017-11-07T08:53:00.002-08:002017-11-07T11:15:14.219-08:00Board Crush! <div style="text-align: center;">
I am SO grateful for all of the amazing ideas out there in the teacher world!! I am visual. So, following teachers on Instagram is like the best thing ever. And oh my word...the bulletin boards. There's just not enough wall space for the number of perfectly precious displays out there! </div>
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At the beginning of the year there are so many wonderful ideas for back to school. The challenge for me...how do I do them ALL and still match our campus theme. This year, we decided that our campus theme would be Walker Tribe...black and gold with arrows! I was sold! </div>
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But wait what...did you SEE the sets put out by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Michelle-Griffo-From-Apples-And-Abcs">Michell Griffo from Apples & ABCs</a> this year. I had serious Board-Crush!! I was so inspired that I had to figure out a way to make them fit our theme. With a few tweaks, I had the hallways all set. </div>
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The Inspiration...(Board-Crush!)</div>
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The Result!</div>
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Another Beautiful Board...</div>
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...In Black & Gold!</div>
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I am so happy with how they turned out and I still get that little smirk that you get when you pass your crush, each time I see them in the hallway! </div>
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<br />glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-15212119865716907042017-06-11T19:54:00.000-07:002017-06-11T20:04:47.573-07:00Work Hard, Play Hard, & Be Kind<br />
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Happy summertime teacher friends!!! I hope you had a fabulous school year. I'm so giggly to be able to share a new freebie with you. But first a little backstory...</div>
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Like many campuses, every year my school selects a building theme. This past year we chose a game theme and our slogan was "Work Hard, Play Hard, & Be Kind!" </div>
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Our team does a wonderful job decorating and our students always love coming back to see what we've done with the building. The foyer was decorated to match our theme announcement and each grade level hallway decorated in a specific game!</div>
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I love, love, love the way our staff works together. We have an awesome rapport! One tradition that we implement, every year, is Affirmation Bags. Each staff member has a bag that we place in the lounge or bring to faculty meetings to be filled with kind notes from other staff members. It's amazing. Somehow you always seem to have your "bucket filled" with just the right note on just the right day! Of course our affirmation bag has to match our theme for the year. Check out our game themed bags that I made this year!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Striped bags from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SMALL-STRIPE-BIODEGRADABLE-STURDY-HANDLE/dp/B01E6A4B72/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497235734&sr=8-1&keywords=black+and+white+stripe+gift+bags">Amazon</a>.</span></div>
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I just love the way they turned out!</div>
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You can snag the editable labels in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Glitter-And-Giggles">Teachers Pay Teachers Store</a>. </div>
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<br />glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-19012008731531677152016-07-05T20:16:00.000-07:002016-07-05T20:16:05.778-07:00Hello, World!<br />
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I know, I know! It's been a hot minute right...and oh the life changes. There have been a handful. But I am so excited to be re-motivated, re-freshed, and well re-blogging!!</div>
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I do have a new job title and I'm no longer with my firsties. {insert tear emoji} I have settled into a new role as an Instructional Coach. I am now working with K-5th grades in all subject areas. Much like teaching 1st Grade, it is both challenging and rewarding. I'm not going to lie...my 5th grade math skills aren't quite as sharp as my 1st grade literacy skills. Luckily, I work with a talented group of teachers that make it a bit more manageable. And of course, I learn a bit more every day.</div>
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The new role did mean I would have to move out of my classroom and into an office. And since my target audience would be adults...I decided to take full advantage when it came to the decor! Check out my office reveal...</div>
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I am always inspired by Kate Spade's style and used that for my inspiration and look. </div>
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I purchased the desk from Craigslist and had it painted locally. It's my favorite piece!</div>
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How cute is the little valance! It was made using burlap and black ribbon! (No sew!)</div>
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You can pick up your Burlap & Black Decoratives in <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Glitter-And-Giggles">my Teachers Pay Teachers store here!</a></div>
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Oh that burlap! I won't actually have a classroom this year but I was too in love to just let it go. I immediately began creating. I was sharing my new endeavor when my friend Misty from <a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/">3rd Grade's a Hoot</a> asked to take a peek. She was in!!...ready for a classroom makeover. Goodbye sweet owls...hellooooo BURLAP & BLACK. Now that the sets are complete I can not wait to see how her room turns out. Check it out.</div>
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glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-65392157637311173242014-05-11T19:27:00.000-07:002014-05-11T19:27:13.910-07:00College & Career Week...I've always shared my door decor for our college / career week...Generation Texas round these parts. But I have to say that I think this year is by far my favorite!! I went round and round with ideas on what to do. My 1st grade team is hashtag obsessed. It all started with that Timberlake/Fallon video! After that, we just couldn't stop. #firstgrade #this #that. It has become #quiteentertaining. I combined that with the selfie craze to come up with our design. So cute.<br />
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HaPpY TeAcHeR ApPreCiAtIoN wEeK!!! Well it's only day 2 of a week where we are spoiled rotten and I am already happy as pie. I tell you what, if these gifts don't have my name/style written all over 'em...I don't know what would. I am in L.O.V.E.! Check it out.</div>
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Of course I'm joining in on the TPT sale so head on over to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Glitter-And-Giggles">my page</a> and grab some goodies. I found this super cute sale graphic from <a href="http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/">Erica's Ed-ventures!</a></div>
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I'm clearly highly motivated by the <a href="http://primarychalkboard.blogspot.com/2014/03/tuesday-everything-dr-seuss.html">Read Across America Week Linky at Primary Chalkboard!</a></div>
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Let's start with a handful of pictures from today's celebration. As I mentioned yesterday, I was scheduled for a workshop today but I just had to drop in first thing this morning a snap a few pics with my awesome team and daughter. Here we are in our Seuss gear...</div>
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My daughter's grade level decorated with Horton Hears a Who, so she dressed as a clover complete with a speck and Horton plush.</div>
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So cute. You can also find my previous Seuss celebrations <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/02/seuss-tastic-stuff-with-freebie.html">HERE</a> my <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2011/06/word-family-board.html">Seuss inspired Word Family Board HERE,</a> and a post dedicated to <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/03/lorax-love.html">The Lorax HERE.</a></div>
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Well hello blogging besties and fabulous teachers! After a blog hiatus and a laptop repair I am so happy to be back to blog world! Here's what's going on at First Grade Glitter and Giggles...</div>
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I got caught up on blog stalking today after being iced in (more on that in a minute!) and the one thing on my brain is...I'm thinking I need a blog makeover. I think it's time. I do feel like my blog represents my personality well, but I am loving some of the new cleaner designs. And of course all of those fabulous tabs and sparkly buttons sure would help with my <strike>obsession</strike> need for organization!! Now to shop for an update. LAWDIE!</div>
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No joke. I was in shorts and sandals on Saturday and then we had an ice storm on Sunday, complete with thunder-sleet. School was canceled today. I was actually bummed. I love Read Across America!!! I spent Sunday working on my daughter's costume and our team shirts and then got the cancellation notice. Normally postponing the celebration 1 day would be no biggie. However, I am scheduled for a workshop tomorrow. Yikes! Is there anyone else that would have anxiety about snacks coming, a campus dress up, and a read in when you aren't there? Yes, me too. But most of all, I'm sad to miss out on all of the fun. Which brings me to the...</div>
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I would have to say that Dr. Seuss is my all time favorite, but I feel like he is kind of in a category of his own. I have so many favorites that it's just so hard to narrow it down to a few. I'm just totally obsessed with children's books in general. In fact my DREAM job (other than teaching of course) would be to own a children's bookstore. Maybe I've seen "You've Got Mail" just a few too many hundred times, but the idea of something like The Shop Around The Corner just seems enchanting! Ok so back to my favorite author(s). I've narrowed it down to 3. These are the 3 that I just couldn't make it through my year without! In no particular order of course.</div>
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My first David Shannon book was Alice The Fairy. I just giggled and giggled when I read that thing in college and I was hooked. Of course his David books are essential to any elementary classroom. </div>
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I met Peter Reynolds a few years back when he was a speaker at a workshop here in Texas. The one word that I think of when I think of Mr. Reynolds is INSPIRED. Not only did he inspire me, but his books and personal story inspire both teachers and students. The message in his books, The Dot and Ish (just to name a few), are so heart warming that I've shared both of these in a read aloud format at staff development (to adults!) and can easily tear up when reading them. They are just amazing. He is also the talented illustrator for books such as the Megan McDonald Judy Moody series and several Judy Bloom books. Not to mention..he has a bookstore, <a href="http://www.bluebunnybooks.com/">The Blue Bunny</a>! (See previously mentioned dream job above!)</div>
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Seriously, you knew I had to have that coming. There's nothing more fitting to Glitter & Giggles than some Fancy Nancy! I use these books all of the time. So much in fact, that even my dapper gentlemen are fans! The connection to curriculum is so much fun. Vocabulary, colorful words in writing, sensory details...there are so many ways to incorporate these books. We just adore them. That's fancy for really, really like them!</div>
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Ok well obviously I'm not the first one to incorporate the oh so popular spud into the classroom, but I just can't turn down a good theme! For me, it all started with the behavior incentive. I've been using Mr. Potato Head pieces to collect classroom compliments for a few years and a handful of ideas have developed from there. So we'll start with a freebie...I created this printable to frame and sit beside my potato on my desk. My class begins with a blank spud and shoes and as they receive compliments from others in the hallway, library, etc. we add one piece for each compliment. When he is complete, we have a potato chip party!</div>
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Now on to the work...I wanted to find more ways to incorporate this fun fella into our work (a few years BP...Before Pinterest) and <a href="http://www.jmeacham.com/writing.mini.lessons.htm">Mrs. Meacham</a> set us right up in Writer's Workshop. She developed a lesson about the parts of your writing journal (we actually use a writing folder) using this hilarious Tedd Arnold read aloud.</div>
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After we read the book (and a handful of giggles), I use my giant stuffed Mr. Potato to talk about "parts." We label his parts with post it notes. He's a permanent fixture in our room and the kiddos just love him. A teacher was looking to get rid of him a few years ago and I was happy to adopt! My firsties draw and label his parts.</div>
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Next, I introduce our writing folders and discuss it's "parts." I use the statement, "Mr. Potato Head has parts and our Writer's Workshop folder has parts" multiple times during our discussion. This year, after reflecting on the lesson, I wished I'd had a recording sheet for the activity. As an extension, I'd have the students draw and label the parts of their folder. I decided to go ahead and whip one up to have ready for next year. Here ya go!</div>
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This could be used for so many different lessons. Parts of a book, parts of a friendly letter, parts of a number sentence. Oh the possibilities! I love it!!</div>
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And of course there are other fabulous activities in blog world and on Pinterest that use the Mr. as well!! I found activities on sequencing, the five senses, and a s-mashing book display. </div>
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<br />glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-74911064767252057732013-09-02T17:54:00.002-07:002013-09-02T17:54:41.554-07:00A Few Classroom Changes...<div style="text-align: center;">
Well I survived week 1 and I'm gearing up to begin week 2. I'd hoped to be able to join the teacher week linky and share some classroom photos. However, my campus was last on the summer floor waxing tour and I didn't get into my building until the week before school. It was CRA-ZY!! As many of you have seen <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/07/classroom-makeover.html">HERE</a> I totally redecorated my classroom last summer and changed to an owl theme. So my plans this year didn't include a lot of change but I did update a few spaces. </div>
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Update 1 was my calendar / meeting board area. I was totally inspired by a classroom that <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/">Schoolgirl Style</a> decorated and decided to change my area up a bit. The fab quatrefoil rug was my major investment for the year which I purchased from Overstock. Here is a pic of the before and after. The tissue poms in the corner are from Party City. The stacked scalloped border is from Mardel.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">My calendar headers were frog themed (which is what my room was decorated with 8 years ago!!) and it was time for them to head back to the pond. (aka...the storage closet) I made new month headers in my owl theme. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(The months are not available to purchase at this point.) </span> I didn't just leave it at that though. I'm currently obsessing with the whole mustache theme, so I added staches to my owls. I've actually done that on a few things now and I'm lovin' it. </span></div>
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Update 2 was my built in shelf area. Although it was fairly organized with my books and math manipulatives, it was the only area in my room with primary colors. I just couldn't handle it anymore. I also moved the rug that was in front of my calendar before, to this area and added my daughters outgrown Ikea table. Wala!!</div>
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The changes were much needed and are working out great! Hope everyone is off to an excellent start this year.</div>
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PS-I totally forgot to mention that I was able to attend the North Texas Blogger meet up a few weeks ago and LOVED it. The food was fabulous and I was in celebrity blogger heaven!</div>
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Holy cuteness. I just finished up a new classroom decor set and I am just lovin' it!</div>
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Ok, let me give you a little background first. Last year our first grade team received a new member. She was a veteran teacher and fit in right away. I made the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birdies-Bunting-Classroom-Decorative-Set-295872">Birdies & Bunting set</a> for her. Well, a few weeks in to the year she was needed in a special needs classroom at our school and was excited to return to her passion. At that point, we had a 1st grade class with no teacher!!! OMG! I was so nervous about what we would do. Luckily Sarah, a brand new college graduate, had taken an aide position on our campus at the beginning of the year. She agreed to go take her certification tests and step into 1st grade immediately. I was so thankful to have her. But she didn't have the typical first year teacher experience. Don't get me wrong it was <strike>hard</strike> <strike>tough </strike>challenging like all of our first years, but most importantly she didn't get to do all of the things that we get excited about doing in our first classroom. No choosing the theme, decorating the bulletin boards, or setting up the layout. She basically moved into someone else's room. I know that it never felt like "hers!" She wasn't there at the beginning of the year for "Meet The Teacher Night." She didn't get to teach beginning of the year procedures. All of that, while trying to learn the 1st grade content. I assured her, almost daily, that it would never be that hard again. And she made it through...in one piece...and doing a great job. Along the way, she also became a critical asset to our team. Of course she will miss that group, but we were so excited to celebrate the end of school and the completion of her first year of teaching. </div>
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This summer we've been talking about her new room and how she wants to set up and decorate. We checked TPT, looked to Pinterest for a little inspiration, and discussed a handful of themes. While at a training a couple of weeks ago she said, "You know I've really always liked elephants!" And that was that. I was so motivated. I was going to make exactly what she wanted. We were going to create a set fit for her. </div>
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Now that the set is finished and printed I feel so much excitement for her. I sent her a picture yesterday of her goodies ready to go. I hope that it will help make for an amazing 2nd, 1st year of teaching!!</div>
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PS- Did I mention that I am IN LOVE with these darlin' elephants too?</div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Preppy-Elephant-Classroom-Decorative-Set-790177">Preppy Elephant Classroom Decorative Set</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Graphics/Fonts By: Erin Bradley, Cara Carroll, Nina's Design Studio, JW Illustrations, DreamlikeMagic, Ms. Talley)</span></div>
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This linky over at Cara's fabulous <a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/">First Grade Parade</a> is just perfect for me today. I worked this morning to begin the process of re-organizing <a href="http://pinterest.com/marisacurtis/">my Pinterest page</a>. Previously, I only had one education related board called "Teacher Style." It had about a gazillion pins and was not real easy to find what I was looking for based on memory. So today, I created a few more boards to help me (and you!) stay a little more organized with my pin obsession. Perfect!</div>
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I am lovin' this craftivity by <a href="http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-bright-year-craftivity.html">A Cupcake for the Teacher</a>. I can't wait to make this the first week of school.</div>
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This vowel pack by <a href="http://www.teachertothecore.blogspot.com/2012/10/chicka-chicka-boom-boom.html">Teacher to the Core</a> is just adorbs. The color and design have my name written all over them! And come on, as a first grade teacher, I've always wanted to figure out a way to use the cute Chicka Chicka books on a level appropriate for my firsties. BAM!</div>
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At first glance, this pin may not seem education related BUT I am in need of a new read aloud chair since I'm afraid mine won't make it another year! Tear. I would love to have this cute little chair added to my classroom posted by <a href="http://fisforfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2011/07/easy-5-frames.html">F is for First Grade</a>! </div>
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In the "take me shopping" department, I pinned this fabulous little return address label that I plan to order from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119314726/personalized-return-address-labels?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest">MoxyPaperie on Etsy</a>. </div>
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The hubbie and I have been daydreaming of adding a pool while battling the Texas summer heat and I saw this amazing design pin linked to <a href="http://izifunny.com/2011/11/14/beautiful-nature-made-by-people.38-pics.html">IZI Funny</a>. *Disclaimer-I'm not sure about the content of the remainder of this site, but did enjoy the Beautiful Nature Made by People tab.* I mean Oh. My. Word...how fun would this be!?</div>
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A little home decor...This is actually from <a href="http://www.walmart.com/">Walmart</a> and is called the Emily Accent Chair!</div>
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<a href="http://www.annplified.com/2012/09/6-tips-for-applying-to-art-school.html">This quote</a> is posted on my "Wonderful Words" board and is very humbling to me! I kind of like to switch it around for me though and think about not comparing my middle to someone else's beginning!</div>
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Who loves summertime...I do!!! Sleeping in, catching up, family time, reflecting on the past year, and getting ready for the upcoming school year. Also summer is a perfect time to give my blog and TPT store some TLC!</div>
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As I logged on, I noticed that I am 2 followers away from 1,000. Woohooo! That is so exciting. I'll need to put together a sparkly little giveaway. </div>
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A year ago, I shared <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/06/wrappin-it-up.html">this post with a picture of my door</a> all decorated for college & career week. This year I focused on career instead of college and I really wanted to figure out a way to incorporate my new obsession with mustaches. The result...</div>
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We took a picture of each student wearing a neon mustache and they wrote what they wanted to do/be when they grow up. I loved the way that it turned out. giggles</div>
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(Bright letters are from Frog Street Press)</div>
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For all of you owl lovers out there, check out my bff's door...<a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/2013/05/big-dreams-and-freebie-of-course.html"> at 3rd Grade's a Hoot!</a> Too Cute!</div>
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Well earlier this year I posted <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/09/word-wall-stache-freebie.html">here</a> about storing word wall flashcards into our daily binders. After cleaning out my own first grader's binder, I realized that I never posted the math flashcard pics and printable!!! This one actually took me awhile to figure out. I knew that I wanted to use the super cute alien/monster duck tape. I also wanted to figure out how to incorporate the word monster or alien into the label. The results....</div>
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So I did have to explain to my firsties what a montage was, in order for them to pick up on the "mon-stage" reference. I really don't think they were as concerned at that point with the words as much as they loved the super cool duck tape! giggles</div>
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The labels turned out too fun!</div>
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Of course you can grab your own set of labels <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7WbarWs7dfVQ3BIeS1yX2g2QlU/edit?usp=sharing">by clicking here!!</a> They are made to fit Avery 5163. </div>
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I absolutely adore spring and everything about it. It is probably my favorite time of year for themes... rain forests, insects, ocean....just love!! Well right now we are in the midst of the rain forest. We've written about crocs, explored research questioning, and now my personal favorite, THE SLOTH!! These little guys make me smile. I just think they are 7 kinds of cute. Now on to the work...</div>
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This week our scope and sequence focuses on story elements. We've touched on these elements throughout the year in isolation but now we are drawing attention specifically to comparing these elements in stories by the same author. I was excited to be able to introduce and post these fabulous posters from <a href="http://lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com/2012/07/comprehension-posters.html">Leslie Ann at Life in First Grade</a> that I'd purchased earlier in the year...</div>
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I chose to focus on characters, setting, main idea, theme, and sequencing this week for my firsties.</div>
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Story elements, an author study, plus our rain forest theme meant one perfect combination...</div>
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My kids love hearing this story every year! And it was a fabulous fit for our Shared Reading lesson.</div>
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Today, I divided my kiddos into groups and had each group illustrate or record an assigned story element onto chart paper after hearing the story again. I whipped up this freebie to record our group work and display with our sloth craftivity which we will create on Friday.</div>
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And just for giggles, I MUST include this little guy that I fell in love with during our visit to the Dallas World Aquarium a few years back. He just hangs out above the visitors. Totally head over heels for him!<br />
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Oh my word...I am all giggles over our campus' newest purchase! A COLOR POSTER MAKER!!! I am completely obsessed and having to pace myself to keep from running every single glittery printable that I can get my paws on through the thing. It is just amazing! (more on that in a minute...)</div>
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I don't post very often about math. I have a huge passion for literacy and I'm sure that's evident by my previous posts and TPT products. The other reason, is that we team plan on my campus. My fabulous first grade teammates do a wonderful job of covering the other subject areas. A week or so ago we created anchor charts for our addition and subtraction strategies. My chart paper is quite large and I was worried about finding a spot to hang them on my shrinking wall space. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to put the new poster maker to use! Soooo...I created a set of printables with the strategies. Check them out...</div>
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You can get them <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Strategy-Posters-Addition-Subtraction">HERE in my TPT store!</a> ($2)</div>
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glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-25090279536888892092013-02-11T19:11:00.001-08:002013-02-11T19:11:52.534-08:00Pinkalicious & Cupcakes!<br />
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I love the week of Valentine's Day. Yes party day makes for a crazy afternoon, but it's the week that we read one of my FAVORITE books...<strong>Pinkalicious</strong>!! I just adore this book. How could you not with this amount of pink in one place? Even my boys get into it. I had a little giggle today when after reading her call herself "Pinkerbell" one of the boys spontaneously yelled "Red-erbell" after she turns red. haha. Our theme for this week and last is cupcakes, so this fits perfectly. I use and just adore this little pack from First Grade Fanatics...</div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfectly-Pinkalicious-Book-Based-Math-Literacy-Activities">Click HERE</a> to grab your copy.</div>
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We are also reviewing long a word families this week. I made a little gameboard for practice that matches our theme and thought I'd share as a freebie.</div>
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glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-17360978191958740122013-02-04T08:57:00.000-08:002013-02-04T08:57:32.186-08:00I'm back...Plus Owl Punctuation<div style="text-align: center;">
Well I took a little unintentional blog break! It has been a rough cold/flu season for both my classroom and home. In my house alone, we had 5 cases of strep and 2 cases of the flu...and I only have 3 in my family. YUCK! Anyhow, the point is I'm refreshed, moving forward, and ready to throw a little glitter....</div>
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Let's start with a fun product that I added to my TPT store. In my classroom, we've been working on punctuation. I needed to re-vamp my punctuation anchor chart this year to match up to my owl decor. Here is a picture of the final anchor chart.</div>
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I've put together a poster pack which includes the 3 signs above, a punctuation definition poster, and the 3 sample sentences. Check it out...</div>
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I hope that everyone is doing well and looking forward to Spring as much as I am! Back soon with a freebie!</div>
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glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-56840953390561908562012-11-02T19:40:00.000-07:002012-11-02T19:40:05.119-07:00Behavior Clip Chart....Freebie!<div style="text-align: center;">
Just before school started I posted a picture <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/07/classroom-makeover.html">HERE</a> about my new owl clip chart that I downloaded from 3rd Grade's a Hoot. I'm loving <a href="http://www.newmanagement.com/ebooks/clip_chart.html">this clip chart system!!</a> I feel like I am signing (well actually a responsible student from each table is signing behavior sheets...unless a student is lower than "ready to learn", then I sign!) so many fewer folders at the end of the day and it truly saves a headache!! I LOVE that it gives a chance for those fabulous behaving students to strive for something above and beyond! Sooo...this post and couple of freebies are dedicated to those sweet owls! After reading the free ebook linked above I decided to go with the idea of adding "jewels" to the clips that reached outstanding for the day. Check out the bling (aka: glitter)!...</div>
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(Yes, my clips are spray painted white, because the wood color just wasn't working for me!)</div>
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Now on to the freebies...the ebook also suggests a "Clip Hall of Fame" for those receiving a certain number of jewels. I went with 5! Once a student reaches 5 outstanding jewels, their clip is retired to the Hall of Fame! Check it out!</div>
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I just used a $3 frame from Walmart, some of my favorite ribbon from Hobby Lobby hot glued to the back, and this free printable! </div>
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One of my fabulous first grade team members needed her clip chart and hall of fame to match her zebra & green theme. Taadaaa!</div>
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And finally, one of my other teammates uses my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birdies-Bunting-Classroom-Decorative-Set">Birdies & Buntings Classroom Decoratives</a> so of course I'm glittering you with a clip chart that matches that set as well!!</div>
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Well I hope that at least one of those will fit your room's decor and you can get some use out of this amazing little behavior management system. I'm off to enjoy my fall weekend. giggles...</div>
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Our school's major fundraiser every year is our Fall Festival. It's huge!! Our building is transformed into a family friendly Halloween celebration. There are games, a haunted house, concessions, a pumpkin decorating contest, and my favorite...The Silent Auction!!!</div>
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Each class is in charge of providing a themed basket for the auction. You can usually find a family fun night basket, cleaning basket, gift card basket, etc.. One of my favorite this year was "Keep Calm and Bake On!" Super cute theme, right? This year my firsties and I made a basket themed "We LOVE Reading!" Each student brought $5 OR an item for the basket. I am sooo happy with the way our basket turned out. (I actually thought about bidding myself!) The most impressive part of our basket was the basket itself. My room mom did an AMAZING job of painting it to match the theme. I just fell in love and hated to see it go!!</div>
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We had about 10-12 books, a Barnes and Noble giftcard, a custom Dr. Seuss quote cup, a framed Keep Calm and Read On sign, Dr. Seuss socks, and a SkippyJon Jones notecard set.</div>
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Here is a shot of the back of the basket. Just fabulous!</div>
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I'll be back later this week with a freebie that I'm working on! Giggles...</div>
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Just a quick stop by to share a space saving idea that was a great improvement to my classroom!! I use every square foot of my classroom as I'm sure MOST of you all do as well. Reading area here, writer's workshop supplies there, oh and where shall I put listen to reading?...I'm blessed with a fairly large classroom, but there's one thing that was driving me bonkers! MY POCKET CHART STAND!!! I'd tried a mega stand from Lakeshore, a small garment rack from Walmart, and I just couldn't get all giggly over any of them. I think the pushing them around was the problem. Then it hit me...put it in a place that was easily accessible and could be put away in a snap. Taadaaa!!! I just attached it to the top of my white board with staples and used the little velcro to roll it up for storage. Now I'm certain I'm not the first to do this and I'm sure at some point this is what the velcro on the back was intended for, but it was new to me! And it's made my teaching life just a tad easier.</div>
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Well you know with all of the fabulous Duck Tape prints available it was only a matter of time before I got my glittery hands onto a few packages! It's been super fun creating a handful of projects with the tape lately. I'm lovin' my newest Pinterest inspired project with the adorable mustache tape...</div>
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Each week we (First Grade Teachers) send home a page of flashcards for students to cut out and keep for word wall word practice. Until this year, we've just kind of crossed our fingers and envisioned that every child kept a plastic bag of flashcards at home in their quiet homework spot...giggles!!! So, this year we decided to add a spot in their Daily Take Home Binder to "stache" the flashcards. Perfect opportunity to use the "stache" tape.</div>
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Then I punched holes using our electric 3 hole punch (1 bag at a time) and added them to Take Home Binders. tadaaaa!!! Love!</div>
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glitterandgiggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002059757107165939noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236650393182069491.post-59026289465950055652012-09-03T18:44:00.000-07:002012-09-03T18:44:41.937-07:00Posh Pencil Containers...Well the first week has come and gone and I believe that I have recovered!! Following up the first week with a 3 day weekend is just perfection. In my last bit of to-do's before school actually started, I decided to glitter up my classroom pencil containers. I was so happy that Misty at <a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/">3rd Grade's a Hoot</a> created a <a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/2012/08/fab-pencil-label-freebie.html">fab pencil freebie</a> using the adorable pencil graphics from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105905956/deluxe-pencil-bundle">Melonheadz</a>! I didn't want to purchase any new containers so I hunted around for a few that would fit my vision. I found a couple of decorative cans I had purchased at Michael's for my daughter's painting party.<br />
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The supplies...2 sheets 12x12 scrapbook paper, 2 medium plastic paint cans from Michael's, printed fab pencil freebie labels, scissors, and tape (not pictured)</div>
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I trimmed down the scrapbook paper to the height of the cans and glued the label.</div>
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I fit the paper to the inside of the can (you kind of have to shove it in there!) and attached a few pieces of tape inside. My paper left a gap, but I just used some of the scrap that I had cut off to fill the space.</div>
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Tadaaa!! They are just what I wanted!</div>
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Check them out next to a few adorable classroom additions (I found them at a candy store in Destin!) that I found this summer...</div>
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Now on to week two!!! Sending gobs of glitter and giggles your way...</div>
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