tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18638712026493761362024-02-18T23:57:33.303-08:00Love to Learn and TeachLove to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-73835009627270190682018-03-23T21:11:00.000-07:002018-03-23T21:11:04.330-07:00TGI Spring Break!Can we just take a minute to appreciate the greatness that is Spring Break? Up until a few years ago we were still only getting one week off in March and now that just seems way too short. Thank goodness for whichever powers at the school board decided to save some money by closing the school for an extra week...I really appreciate it!<br />
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With Spring Break comes so much extra free time. Free time to sit and think about school stuff, just from the comfort of my couch. One of the things I've been thinking about this week are read alouds. Here are some of my latest favourites that you might want to check out.<br />
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1) <i>Crenshaw</i> by Katherine Applegate for Grades 4-6<br />
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When Jackson and his family have to deal with the possibility of moving again, his imaginary friend Crenshaw - an oversized cat - shows back up in his life. This book deals with a lot of heavy topics - poverty, the illness of a parent, moving - which can lead to some great discussions about growth mindset, grit, and sticking together.<br />
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2) <i>Refugee</i> by Alan Gratz for Grades 4-7<br />
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<i>Refugee</i> follows the stories of three characters: Josef, a Jewish boy living in Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl in 1994; Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015. This book would be a great read aloud during a Social Studies unit on immigration/refugees to help students build compassion and empathy for what people around the world may be going through.<br />
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3) <i>Ugly</i> by Robert Hoge for Grades 3-6<br />
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If your students loved <i>Wonder</i>, try <i>Ugly</i>, the memoir of Robert Hoge who was born with a tumor in the middle of his face. This sounds like a great story highlighting the importance of courage, resilience, and overcoming obstacles.<br />
<b>*Disclaimer*</b> This is the one book on this list that I haven't read, but I am intrigued by it. <br />
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4) <i>The Wild Robot</i> by Peter Brown for Grades 3-7<br />
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I've always loved Brown's picture books, so when I saw this come out, I had to grab it. This is a charming tale about a robot that is shipwrecked and comes alive on an island. She must learn to adapt to the wilderness (and its inhabitants) in order to survive.<br />
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5) <i>The Wild Robot Escapes</i> by Peter Brown for Grades 3-7<br />
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If you loved <i>The Wild Robot</i> then you have to pick up the sequel (which came out last week) to see how Roz's story concludes. <br />
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6) <i>Wishtree</i> by Katherine Applegate<br />
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Another one by Applegate; her writing style is so engaging for students and teachers. This is a fantastic story that introduces students to the topic of prejudice. Since the narrator is a tree, there are a lot of interesting observations made about human nature and how we treat each other.<br />
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Well, now I'm off to enjoy another week of sitting on my couch. I hope you are also enjoying a relaxing break. If you're still in school, or just returning, and need something to occupy your students, make sure to grab my <b>*free*</b> Spring Break Mini Pack of Fun Activities {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Break-Mini-Pack-of-Fun-Activities-215566">HERE</a>}.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A new school year is approaching and it’s the perfect time to reassess your classroom library.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Do you have books that you love, but haven’t been picked up by a student in years?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Do you have books that are so well-loved that they lose pages every time they are read?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Or do you just need some new suggestions to keep your student readers engaged?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Whatever your classroom needs, I am here to suggest that you make sure you have at least a few graphic novels on hand.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">When I was first introduced to graphic novels during my university years, my professor mentioned that some people didn’t see any value in them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">This is not how I feel. At all. For me, graphic novels have so many fantastic qualities.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Let’s be honest. When choosing a book, some students - especially reluctant readers - get overwhelmed when they flip through a novel and find page after page of text. The appealing visual aspects of graphic novels allow students to quickly get a feel for the story in a less daunting way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">In graphic novels, so much must be left to the reader to infer because of the limited space for text and graphics. When students scan from panel to panel, they must be able to follow the story and think beyond what is explicitly shown. This is great practice for making inferences in novels that strictly contain the written word.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Students who struggle with reading often become discouraged when choosing texts at their level, especially as they move into the intermediate grades. They often want to read the same books as their peers, rather than stick out by reading books that appear too "babyish." Just as with picture books, the images in graphic novels allow struggling students to follow the plot, but with more mature texts.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>**BONUS**</b> In recent years, some popular novels have been getting rereleased as graphic novels. Struggling readers are now able to access some popular series that they may not have been able to in the past and I think that is just fantastic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Graphic-Jackson-Olympians/dp/1423117107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502240351&sr=1-1&keywords=percy+jackson+graphic+novel" target="_blank"><i>Percy Jackson & the Olympians</i></a>, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kristys-Great-Idea-Full-Color-Baby-Sitters/dp/0545813875/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502240338&sr=1-2&keywords=babysitters+club+graphic+novel" style="font-family: Calibri;" target="_blank"><i>The Baby-Sitters Club</i></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">and </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Graphic-Novel/dp/1250056942/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502240388&sr=8-1&keywords=a+wrinkle+in+time+graphic+novel" target="_blank">A Wrinkle in Time</a></i><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> are just a few books/series that have recently been transformed into graphic novels.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">From struggling readers to students reading well beyond grade level, I have found that most of my students thoroughly enjoy graphic novels. Students often eagerly form their own waitlists for popular graphic novels from our classroom library and I could not be more thrilled. After all, don’t we want our students to develop a genuine love of reading?</span></div>
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-83960735071272045092017-03-12T15:58:00.000-07:002017-08-30T16:12:25.426-07:00Spring Break Here I Come!It's been ages…is it too late in the year to wish you a Happy New Year?<br />
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I am so excited that Spring Break is right around the corner so I wanted to quickly post about a Spring Break freebie I created a few years ago. It's perfect for filling time on that crazy day before the holiday.<br />
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Click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Break-Mini-Pack-of-Fun-Activities-215566" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture below to grab it…<br />
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-34424737763903696232016-11-28T17:09:00.000-08:002017-08-30T16:13:00.603-07:0025 More Christmas Picture BooksA few years I did <a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/search/label/25%20Days%20of%20Christmas%20Picture%20Books" target="_blank">25 days of Christmas picture books</a> here on the blog. For 25 days I blogged about a different Christmas book (you can find all of those posts <a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/search/label/25%20Days%20of%20Christmas%20Picture%20Books" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Well this year, I ain't got time for that, so I've decided to blog about 25 more Christmas picture books, but this time they'll all be in one post.<br />
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5) <span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Catch-Santa-Jean-Reagan/dp/0553498398/ref=pd_sim_14_21?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0553498398&pd_rd_r=CJA1GV9068AXM2X9A42S&pd_rd_w=YOazZ&pd_rd_wg=Fbvsx&psc=1&refRID=CJA1GV9068AXM2X9A42S" target="_blank">How to Catch Santa</a></i> by Jean Reagan</span><br />
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6) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Willowbys-Christmas-Tree-Robert-Barry/dp/0385327218/ref=pd_sim_14_22?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0385327218&pd_rd_r=CJA1GV9068AXM2X9A42S&pd_rd_w=YOazZ&pd_rd_wg=Fbvsx&psc=1&refRID=CJA1GV9068AXM2X9A42S" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">Mr. </span><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">Willowb</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">y</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">'</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">s </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">C</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">h</span></i><i style="font-family: hellostarbucks; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;">ristmas Tree</i></a><span style="font-family: "hellostarbucks"; font-size: 18pt; text-indent: -0.31in;"> by Robert Barry</span><br />
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If you're still in need of some December resources, the Teachers Pay Teachers Cyber Monday & Tuesday sale is still going on. You can click the image below to check out my Christmas resources.<br />
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-70696171729850198382016-11-27T20:38:00.001-08:002021-10-20T18:34:30.877-07:00Free Polar Express Train TicketsAs a general rule I don't do anything Christmassy before December 1st. There are no holiday books in my classroom library, no Christmas art has been completed by my students, and my house won't see a Christmas tree for at least a few weeks.<br />
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But today...I am breaking that rule. I know the next three weeks are going to fly by, so I'm trying to get a little jump start on anything holiday related.<br />
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A few years ago I blogged about <i>The Polar Express</i> by Chris Van Allsburg and included some free train tickets. You can read that post {<a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2013/11/25-days-of-christmas-picture-books-day.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, but I thought I'd kick off this holiday season by updating that freebie.<br />
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The Christmas season is a great time to make lasting memories for your students. Host a day filled with <i>The Polar Express</i> by having students wear pajamas, setting up your chairs to resemble train seats, and serving hot chocolate. Round out the day by providing students with a train ticket to help make the day complete. You can click {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25ltxGzR2wPOXJwdy04WDlmc0xwMlRXR1U0Wi1oUDBqRWFJ/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-vSvIsAyCfZx1GmE95zfG0w" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to grab the tickets.<br />
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In other news, Christmas for many means a lot of sales and a lot of shopping trips. If you are looking to get some TpT shopping done, make sure to head over there tomorrow or Tuesday for the Cyber Sale. If you do shop, make sure to use the promo code "CYBER2016" to get up to 28% off!<br />
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If you're in need of a few Christmas resources to get you through the next few (very busy) weeks, I've got quite a few for you to check out. Just click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/ChristmasChanukahKwanzaa" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the pic below...<br />
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-38214133538786284532016-08-18T15:13:00.000-07:002017-08-30T16:16:15.074-07:00Math Mystery Phrases…Find a Classmate Edition<div style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; mso-line-break-override: none; punctuation-wrap: hanging; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri";">I’ve raved <a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2015/02/some-new-units-some-new-ish-units-and.html" target="_blank">on</a> and <a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2015/08/math-games-part-2.html" target="_blank">on</a> and <a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2015/10/halloween-brain-breaks.html" target="_blank">on</a> about my love for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Category/Math-Mystery-Phrases-137601" target="_blank">Math Mystery Phrases</a>. They engage students and make basic facts practice fun, especially for students who struggle with pen and paper tasks. As I’ve been gearing up to go back to school, I was racking my brain trying to think of how to combine the fun of mystery phrases with a getting to know you activity for students. Enter my latest math mystery phrases pack, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-Subtraction-Math-Mystery-Phrases-Find-a-Classmate-Edition-2737853" target="_blank">Addition & Subtraction Math Mystery Phrases - Find a Classmate Edition</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: x-small;">**Before I continue, can we take a minute to just stare in awe at that horrible iPhone picture above. Like, really? I thought the iPhone camera was so advanced that it wouldn't let me take something that is so rough on the eyes. Is it the middle of winter? Why is the light so cool? I think it's time to put down the camera and retire from photography.**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This pack contains six “Find a classmate who …” question sheets and corresponding answer sheets. Similar to my other math mystery phrases, students must complete the math questions first. If done correctly, they then use the answers and letters to fill in the mystery phrases on the corresponding answer sheet. But wait, the work is not done. Each answer sheet contains three mystery descriptions. When completed, students must find three classmates, one to fit each description.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’ve tried to make the mystery descriptions fairly general, so hopefully they will fit most classes. Some examples: Find a classmate who…has never been on an airplane, plays on a sports team, has more than one sibling, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri";">If you're interested in the pack click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-Subtraction-Math-Mystery-Phrases-Find-a-Classmate-Edition-2737853" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to find out more.</span></div>
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-57023994375558676912016-08-07T20:49:00.000-07:002017-08-30T16:16:37.717-07:00Never Let Your Students Pick Their Own PartnersSome things just have a way of sticking with you. When I was getting my B. Ed., I had a fantastic behaviour management prof. A lot of what she said has stuck with me, but the thing I remember the most is when she said she NEVER lets her students pick their own partners. Not in university, not in elementary school. As she explained her reasoning, I was probably nodding my head without realizing it because it made so much sense. To paraphrase her...<br />
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Either way, it is very likely that most of your students are no longer paying attention. That's why, from the beginning of the year, I set the tone with this rule…<br />
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This alleviates the worry and stress that most students face when asked to work in partners.<br />
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So, if your students can't pick their partners, how should you manage it? There are lots of great ideas from drawing popsicle sticks to using an electronic random name generator. Another great option is to use "<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Find-Your-Partner-Cards-2716545" target="_blank">Find Your Partner</a>" cards.<br />
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Each card set is labeled and color-coordinated to help keep them organized.<br />
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But wait…what about making groups? Don't worry, I've got you covered by including "<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Find-Your-Partner-Cards-2716545" target="_blank">Find Your Group</a>" cards, too.<br />
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Truthfully, I've found that as soon as you start making choosing partners and groups random, students jump on board. These cards help you take the stress out of it, and allow you and students to focus on learning. Plus, once you've got a set (or few) of these cards printed and laminated, they are ready for repeated use, making your job that much easier!<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><b>1) Create a classroom contract</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Have your students collaborate on creating (& signing) a classroom contract so they are invested in how their classroom is run.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The tone is set by you. Be kind, welcoming and make sure your students know they are in a safe place. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to have some cute classroom décor. Grab my free welcoming sign {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Welcome-Banner-Chalkboard-Background-2751212" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or click the picture above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14pt;">This is one of my </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14pt;">favourite</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14pt;"> back to school activities. For me, having the students work together to create a mural or bulletin board represents the teamwork and cooperation that I will expect all year. The Kandinsky inspired mural above is one of my personal favourites.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Bring out the board games, LEGO, and decks of cards and let your students get to know each other in a relaxing setting. This is a great time to join in on the fun and make some connections with your students.</span></div>
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Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-40703966564592495072016-03-14T16:30:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.305-07:00It's basically summer break...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57o0ORwUIN0Y78B3alUawdCPw9QzgKu5ER20uyjC5DM5mo1mqwroT0zqsJkio2SbSsT6-cfQU4mlFiBP17cXDux-hTKt_cWV0oGVCeRIpw6VH6n9EOSPWbnuFVHieGyMAxdTJps0iqrvG/s320/Summer+Break.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.mrsdscorner.com/" target="_blank">Mrs D's Corner</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I just found this image from <a href="http://www.mrsdscorner.com/" target="_blank">Mrs D's Corner</a>, but the gist of it has been running through my head for the last month for two reasons: 1) who doesn't feel like they need a little summer break at this time of the year & 2) the more the school year seems to be winding down, the more I realize how much stuff we have to cram into the remaining time.<br /><br />Today is our first official day of spring break (side note: yay!), but before I left the school last week, I was planning and realizing that it will basically be April before we get back into the curriculum. With field trips, assemblies and fun events, June is usually a write-off, so that means we have April/May to get everything finished. Yikes!<br /><br />Before we focus on the next few months, let's have a little recap of what we've done lately.<br /><br />We had a little down time last week, so we did a directed drawing that I found on <a href="http://artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw-a-leprechaun/" target="_blank">Art for Kids Hub</a>. Lucky for me, this one had a video and step-by-step images.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UELeHcu7ifNExgT-wBJ4UXyIrD2L8_pta505DLcMPrEqcRn1RrgSjoLvft6DObLJXEOTZR95LcQwKLGEIIAyfe6dYjcrb4rlDanZTy5OiusSiaO1KhbB7AV48MuZmf7ZqU5QJc_brgBO/s1600/Leprechaun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UELeHcu7ifNExgT-wBJ4UXyIrD2L8_pta505DLcMPrEqcRn1RrgSjoLvft6DObLJXEOTZR95LcQwKLGEIIAyfe6dYjcrb4rlDanZTy5OiusSiaO1KhbB7AV48MuZmf7ZqU5QJc_brgBO/s400/Leprechaun.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw-a-leprechaun/" target="_blank">Art for Kids Hub</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />During the past month, we have had way too many indoor recess days. Just Dance videos to the rescue! Here's a new, fun one:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqn_bMdCTLE" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yqn_bMdCTLE/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yqn_bMdCTLE?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></a></div><br /><br />Since we are out so early for spring break this year, we don't return until after St. Patrick's Day and Easter, so besides the leprechaun directed drawing, we kind of glossed over those two holidays. If we did have more time, leprechaun traps seem like a fun idea…<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqn_bMdCTLE" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qshLCyAquGApea-2F84LbmwaZGfnNZQ4dWmCaW5mPP4WmPd4HQm-Oj9W9oKMiR66Mxrxn5NJTldnbFRkDy8nQMfrI4rxmnRMIo9HBaZa6hn5V_W3bIXpHvXQrsE8K2N9b1MFc-yfsRu3/s400/Leprechaun+traps.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqn_bMdCTLE" target="_blank">Our Thrifty Ideas</a></td></tr></tbody></table>…and these pastel pysanky eggs would make an adorable Easter card for students to make for their parents.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMWlKiNzveTPjKXZFVhGZByX154KKICwTmgoUe6CoWyXE84CAC2Tfd2nNJvPUcE-6L0e4fLHK9j58cX-C-du2AYMeyhNNLrR6cd-3fJHmL-pjATVoI3e-7kVMH4qEj1fhpYKyZQ66CJ9C/s1600/Pysanky+Eggs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMWlKiNzveTPjKXZFVhGZByX154KKICwTmgoUe6CoWyXE84CAC2Tfd2nNJvPUcE-6L0e4fLHK9j58cX-C-du2AYMeyhNNLrR6cd-3fJHmL-pjATVoI3e-7kVMH4qEj1fhpYKyZQ66CJ9C/s400/Pysanky+Eggs.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://elementaryartroom.blogspot.ca/search/label/Second%20Grade%20Art" target="_blank">The Elementary Art Room!</a></td></tr></tbody></table>We finished up a class novel study and I'm really hoping all the work we did on comprehension sticks as the students move onto independent novel studies. If you need some novel ideas for your students, I wrote a post about it {<a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/search/label/Chapter%20Books" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/search/label/Chapter%20Books" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV9dx7bY331SopjcURiInEdMzatxHs2yyy3kWlzjaYnMUjobN-8bnaM4LiVjMtZdRW9_sWlEvcywcVKxb8b6XGD4kyMLnG_NduzrP_9Mw_TbFxVC3CUn6HL8FtHziKHS-qncLH-b7MzYh/s400/FavChapBooks.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><br />Now, onto the next few months. One way to make the most of your time in the classroom is by using morning work. Just a few questions of daily review are so important to make sure students do not forget what you've been working on throughout the year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Spring/Search:daily" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCSzogr0ja7JPvMxQ7qvufkRLlGsK92vjg_er4W3LWJFpOJooLxZQtNKcUeHjzDkOkRx113p3KAaMCYm7fPWdNpNH6nSpamL9BXHuyY82UAGhdYT4edh7wzeCg26XmVo4hUenESiq2Ht8/s400/3DLDMSpring.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br />Click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Spring/Search:daily" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check out spring morning work for more grades.<br /><br />But, before you even start worrying about the next few <i>months</i>, you've got to get through the first few <i>days</i> back. To help you cope as you re-adjust to the school day, I've got a fun, little spring break-themed freebie.<br /><br />Grab the freebie {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Break-Mini-Pack-of-Fun-Activities-215566" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Break-Mini-Pack-of-Fun-Activities-215566" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPqmGAPw5JSOA_sQKv75VjgQfTt9RtimVU2ru9aNpLHOR7bfEBU9gHF3gd9G-Xxib_8rq3Wyv4kO4hOSxrV5a-ZlsI6XHAbUbZgeT4B-7OPkJ4ibWo6BRmYogo3eaJ4AeNk2Xo6Vz_yIM/s640/SBFREE7.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><br /><br />Whether you're on spring break or not, have a great one!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhNDf0hse4-li7yQ6fuwQeFPRubg8tTRpFarSQCgwNbxBx_ZlJN17totlgHLN-zJytNixmYr4GB0hSki5Q88STJRVD4wgm0bX7bxQIvS4TzmR3HKkVkkgt83Mjck_W3ar7Zx8Zwl5CsNe/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhNDf0hse4-li7yQ6fuwQeFPRubg8tTRpFarSQCgwNbxBx_ZlJN17totlgHLN-zJytNixmYr4GB0hSki5Q88STJRVD4wgm0bX7bxQIvS4TzmR3HKkVkkgt83Mjck_W3ar7Zx8Zwl5CsNe/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-69393865663656815052016-01-15T17:55:00.000-08:002017-08-28T20:31:05.324-07:006 Book Series for Reluctant ReadersLet's kick this post off with a quote that I wholeheartedly believe…<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJa1q2WimdT7X2Z4mXaalpA_Hk4LsaUdX7KROFZSvHfhsYC7mRvzQzqFKsY8UYjKSqcvGaklwD66HNzsujx7DCk4ZTIM3IYwARg6hHYqChi40R3xWVZ6ypfr-AZBI_416djgegJoeIV3kW/s1600/Any+Book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJa1q2WimdT7X2Z4mXaalpA_Hk4LsaUdX7KROFZSvHfhsYC7mRvzQzqFKsY8UYjKSqcvGaklwD66HNzsujx7DCk4ZTIM3IYwARg6hHYqChi40R3xWVZ6ypfr-AZBI_416djgegJoeIV3kW/s400/Any+Book.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />For me, finding books that students love, regardless of genre or topic, is probably my number one priority. I want my students to love reading and I try my best to model and encourage that every single day. When a student tells me they don't like reading, my standard response is:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_kFa9_9X7c94mUg8e8d2YlHmTvF8hTf2Efg8PZ5Kxqz5YdTLnOlH05Rr9EQvyg_GOWw1-zT35uo2T8jBpDxegIZ2E_z3WFximLsDHDxFpoW23ZaalFVK1fHXsQr1WyTWEMUJW_hu74yv/s1600/Right+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_kFa9_9X7c94mUg8e8d2YlHmTvF8hTf2Efg8PZ5Kxqz5YdTLnOlH05Rr9EQvyg_GOWw1-zT35uo2T8jBpDxegIZ2E_z3WFximLsDHDxFpoW23ZaalFVK1fHXsQr1WyTWEMUJW_hu74yv/s320/Right+book.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Today's post was actually inspired by one of my students today. After months of being apathetic towards reading, he actually asked if he could take a book home for the weekend…I felt like I had won the lottery.<br /><br />So if you are having a difficult time finding chapter books for some of your struggling readers, I've got a list of six book series that have been read and reread by my students over and over again during the past few years. Initially I was going to write this post about book series for reluctant BOY readers, but as I was composing my list of books, I realized that most of these books are enjoyed equally by all my students.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUomU7SMuJB-i3D7q3pWWgR01egci5VhsolrLpQfZgLzS6Nc7f3gxvKLpSVnkUNh2ts06aDbYA5xEIBa7JXvcH6inwI9IAk5NdtyojJYO0XNSYprr-jpsed3ZjdDWCT4JqmlTZK-ygS4A/s1600/Books+for+Reluctant+Readers+Image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUomU7SMuJB-i3D7q3pWWgR01egci5VhsolrLpQfZgLzS6Nc7f3gxvKLpSVnkUNh2ts06aDbYA5xEIBa7JXvcH6inwI9IAk5NdtyojJYO0XNSYprr-jpsed3ZjdDWCT4JqmlTZK-ygS4A/s640/Books+for+Reluctant+Readers+Image.png" width="454" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All images via <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />1) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-10-School/dp/1419717014/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905417&sr=1-1&keywords=diary+of+a+wimpy+kid" target="_blank">Diary of a Wimpy Kid</a></i> by Jeff Kinney<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-10-School/dp/1419717014/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905417&sr=1-1&keywords=diary+of+a+wimpy+kid" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4LP9ke1x45Kpnik1GPj-zDdn8JQV-gAW5WX_9ST5GJNHpoXWb-7FHruVjNpnzvIXXodrL6TP1r0-chVOmMCwIBd51Na1GmrLwTjsohya1fHbhEwbAZNtGImnVpPllPHkFV6q50O4_NdA/s320/Diary+of+a+Wimpy+Kid.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br /><br />Did I really need to mention this series? I thought I had finally stopped hearing about "The Cheese Touch"…until a student mentioned it just the other day. This series has been going strong for years and will hopefully engage reluctant readers for many more.<br /><br />2) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Nate-Welcome-My-World/dp/144946226X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905477&sr=1-1&keywords=big+nate" target="_blank"><i>Big Nate</i></a> by Lincoln Peirce<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Nate-Welcome-My-World/dp/144946226X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905477&sr=1-1&keywords=big+nate" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cws6QyXc6F-xvuLEEbmLQCYKV7h3UXebidxbXnSe6drRKizrWB5bpycrhwtrWFZrx4Gy5Exq2TlVRTztmBXOdfJDOCqCGS2b7TpqjYQEMtyp5ZlKIiCsbpZ6Budw9Zu7QhW4bcXLoSwO/s320/Big+Nate.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />I am constantly being asked by my students to find more books from this series. The boys and girls in my class are fully obsessed.<br /><br />3) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stink-Worlds-Worst-Super-Stinky-Sneakers/dp/0763664243/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=512bKcuUztL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=0H8G72H94PX1RDG1FH2R" target="_blank">Stink</a></i> by Megan McDonald<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stink-Worlds-Worst-Super-Stinky-Sneakers/dp/0763664243/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=512bKcuUztL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=0H8G72H94PX1RDG1FH2R" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6xLYKL1pngoGNFz9OWUoUcdR3LImyGm_8-nEIedbEzT5Tbgo9ZYmwX-uAoyp6y1DJpXRopR0XVDJNiykjvYx16Aw3N4v_H56-4DweLk62D9-OVUVKD86BPaE5GMlivek4cfqZ65nybkH/s320/Stink.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><br />I've known about <i>Judy Moody</i> for a few years, but I just discovered the spin-off series for her brother Stink. The length and reading level of these books makes them perfect for struggling readers who want to move onto chapter books…and what kid can resist reading about a character named Stink! Bonus: they are illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, the author & illustrator of some of my favourite picture books.<br /><br />4) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/0786838655/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905522&sr=1-2&keywords=percy+jackson" target="_blank">Percy Jackson</a></i> by Rick Riordan<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/0786838655/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905522&sr=1-2&keywords=percy+jackson" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjr6jW6UD-JEZQmOJQ7vGouGuxRyOiTBwv6GFpFpZ6RYFYJh6XIxUJo3fs2HvdIourUhJ0VBnmHml57gn7Owp03VFTUSXbI1RR4IowgcnCKS8es-5I6kXv1fanJttUY7QdxvJ7vAJhTMA9/s320/Percy+Jackson.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><br /><br />Another no-brainer for this list. Rick Riordan now has a bunch of other similar or spin-off series, including the new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Magnus-Chase-Gods-Asgard-Book/dp/1423160916/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452908739&sr=8-1&keywords=magnus+chase" target="_blank">Magnus Chase</a> series. My students freaked when I told them about this new series before it was released in October.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Magnus-Chase-Gods-Asgard-Book/dp/1423160916/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452908739&sr=8-1&keywords=magnus+chase" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-xnT6TOeDIYcIJacYCc_Y-IirwO2uiP1Jv7j7uZ5KwoTUJsK68lby5uH5AIO8HTbfxE9JTb5zYKiI_qIepadWcAnxXR3PqhBCrZvI58nxPecl5ebal3xEj8Xt0bYiS14e_2xAuDp68av/s320/Magnus.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><br />Another great thing about the Percy Jackson series is that they are now available as graphic novels, a format that my students adore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Graphic-Jackson-Olympians/dp/1423117107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905611&sr=1-1&keywords=percy+jackson+graphic" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_1MUjfHY9REVLVyqXFfFFq_Wy9-ifhhvtR0ddPtd6xgFipPNXyhbnGFmWa9SxHjKEfL-v2MPKVXYG8Yr_R2OcCK1frhkKcmLFsJ3TnGUwJbPJ5YfxiHXKjY5EEqWKtzUj6PJ-tiG6zhN/s320/Percy+Jackson+Graphic.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><br /><br />5) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BONE-1-Boneville-Jeff-Smith/dp/0439706408/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905672&sr=1-2&keywords=bone" target="_blank"><i>Bone</i></a> by Jeff Smith<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BONE-1-Boneville-Jeff-Smith/dp/0439706408/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452905672&sr=1-2&keywords=bone" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV3tSD9hMczUEYT03bzGWK2Mldp87892DRAAeTfQYhIlRTjlItlSNr34qOMG67Le5ohAcXCmNYEifoT_Z7J02_Za5-ZkL_8pEPbuhJ5moRPD_HV-xV0BFUZSlEaVJQguIspUEPcJIZP3t/s320/Bone.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><br />Like I said, my students adore graphic novels and I know they are not alone. Our school library has multiple copies of these books because they are always checked out.<br /><br />6) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stonekeeper-Amulet-1-Kazu-Kibuishi/dp/0439846811/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452909153&sr=8-2&keywords=amulet" target="_blank">Amulet</a></i> by Kazu Kibuishi<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stonekeeper-Amulet-1-Kazu-Kibuishi/dp/0439846811/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452909153&sr=8-2&keywords=amulet" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-R-TB3bJeuWmhNYMtML_-EsGLhzOrhnbYtQj_lIUYAp0bu7PfIjNl27P9GbVCIrngaE2aXFmqVMVG0GoOnqyI1LjEESgcE2OuPk-Gc0v1DEIMRmRfLZldq6pMfSShmrIRxDpJBtUix50/s320/Amulet.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />What can I say? Another graphic novel favourite.<br /><br />Do you have any other series that would make great additions to this list?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-73132051612291745212015-11-03T21:15:00.000-08:002017-08-28T20:31:05.339-07:00Thanksgiving Math Mystery Phrases & FreebiesCan I just say how lucky we teachers were that Halloween was on a Saturday?!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzhDd-6iM1ZGSwc6LtVXNATgq_-EEm0cjvzV3SdoR-NFsG72pvwFgTEAFd7pCdvefCxn-mU2k9Cd-8gigE42c-YtpdxmBUh6FLz22coFXt2mJ_dRUiMbCsKM7iF33ad2Y7wynRK6D3hQk/s1600/Saturday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzhDd-6iM1ZGSwc6LtVXNATgq_-EEm0cjvzV3SdoR-NFsG72pvwFgTEAFd7pCdvefCxn-mU2k9Cd-8gigE42c-YtpdxmBUh6FLz22coFXt2mJ_dRUiMbCsKM7iF33ad2Y7wynRK6D3hQk/s400/Saturday.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><br />We really dodged a bullet this year! Alright, now that I've said that, we can move on to the next holiday, Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Of course here in Canada we have already celebrated Thanksgiving, but since I missed the blogging boat for that, this post is for next year...or for all my American friends!<br /><br />First up, freebies. A few years ago I created a few random freebies that you may find useful during the days leading up to Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thankful-for-Freebies-A-Thanksgiving-Themed-Freebie-986502" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYg5kt1yaz4bDgUnXA1CCmsbQXfL87CCcU9kDnO4AQRlBuuCXYfqX6I_bFVD1wpM6o2rshsQg8IADFuhaY9dU8d2GUKpRmON_Uo8cOhDUw1tVXdHTXnXwI6VBdzhe820GITCmQpUR5zv2/s400/thanksgiving7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thankful-for-Freebies-A-Thanksgiving-Themed-Freebie-986502" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture above to check them out.<br /><br />I love incorporating the holidays into my lessons wherever possible, so I just finished up a new set of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2186852" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Math Mystery Phrases</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2186852" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQedOO6SWgztBDFh92qcWGRARdMMxTUOEIoQTJyWIduDoAJ7de2VpuCUeNSUUUixzbDT4fYd-XetNwd13TsxxN2KNgyxYeVouPBKWPSkOIXJpPmzKSXQhkvd70TkWpuZPMYNc2Jxhr4QLD/s400/TMMP11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2186852" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VxVkKhdBCaAvNrEoolBjALWcgwL0kWYYphnOxDqEMxOEGHJMeSt8qCMYAMsTnccWWZIytuq_DVImx19PxMTNkqL8aOXmPe-_scuK0_KwQ8YR-IoPoOGxENDUef4qmkiY2uLQVQT5iMVF/s400/TMMP16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2186852" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PeN2smLsf4sNBPnrYIuow9fhNDS0JBDUWCLR5PuG6cMLsOJW4zW13Hb1yeP66PtXD7boZTc06B9fkv-J3O8adirhQrO1EGbK1mNnX-A_dctJ82AELYWhOyXfutPWdaMxtmm3PL8cIUQO/s400/TMMP17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />My favorite thing about these? The addition of the mystery phrase to each printable adds a self-checking feature that allows students to double-check their work. Click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2186852" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or any of the pictures above to check out the mystery phrases. I also have mystery phrases that are not holiday related available {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Category/Math-Mystery-Phrases" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br /><br />Finally, let's talk about art. I love trying new art projects and <a href="http://craftwhack.com/25-best-fall-art-projects-kids-ever/" target="_blank">this post</a> by <a href="http://craftwhack.com/" target="_blank">Craftwhack</a> has some great ideas for autumn.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftwhack.com/25-best-fall-art-projects-kids-ever/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZghyphenhyphenIMAKaS60bUkxC85NBkXABl_FhksjhNGfMttEC5bfKFTBMKh0-uQOCVOgE4ZxO42Oq5qhMFFwtiMlTu2J5MtVqSFcFPMmjEh3ltvfJbsEbvGCHzzelyM6WTr926nlkglCVpNqzL-P/s640/Fall+Art.jpg" width="352" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://craftwhack.com/25-best-fall-art-projects-kids-ever/" target="_blank">Craftwhack</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />These ideas aren't strictly Thanksgiving-themed so they could be done throughout the autumn months.<br /><br />I think I hear some leftover Halloween candy calling my name…enjoy the rest of the week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-51546879039217258512015-10-03T21:18:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.355-07:00Halloween Brain BreaksWell, now that October has begun, Halloween fever seems to be in full force. Let's jump on the Halloween train and talk about a few Halloween-themed brain break videos, shall we?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRpAigfkUy3hXbxDQO-HP0Oph_7UDPxCnQvUMMR9QkNpSzvRDWzzod2KHDfKyRNSML6QSEud13-CJtyxV-gYMg5d3UpkhLghg4l1p2mCsWJVxTKrU6IyOwAm_7ssZV-Oeh4Fd2s5svBb5/s1600/HalloweenBrainBreaks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRpAigfkUy3hXbxDQO-HP0Oph_7UDPxCnQvUMMR9QkNpSzvRDWzzod2KHDfKyRNSML6QSEud13-CJtyxV-gYMg5d3UpkhLghg4l1p2mCsWJVxTKrU6IyOwAm_7ssZV-Oeh4Fd2s5svBb5/s400/HalloweenBrainBreaks.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><br />In no particular order:<br /><br />1) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoPpKfw3UAs" target="_blank">Calling All the Monsters</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IoPpKfw3UAs/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IoPpKfw3UAs?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />2) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olxAiFNDtEc" target="_blank">This is Halloween</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/olxAiFNDtEc/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/olxAiFNDtEc?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />3) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k8ZS_uY77A&list=PLRpWYFu4CRjP3IuaEXbiJoU-pSyMPdCWk&index=9" target="_blank">Monster Mash</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2k8ZS_uY77A/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2k8ZS_uY77A?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />4) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhflzGDiDIM" target="_blank">Thriller Animation</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZhflzGDiDIM/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZhflzGDiDIM?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br /><br />5) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMIpphEXHs8" target="_blank">Ghostbusters</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XMIpphEXHs8/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XMIpphEXHs8?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />6) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TExEaK04Xg" target="_blank">Spooky Scary Skeletons</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8TExEaK04Xg/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8TExEaK04Xg?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />7) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-DxIWhT00" target="_blank">Day O</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ta-DxIWhT00/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ta-DxIWhT00?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><br />8) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS_X-vTEtQE" target="_blank">Becky G "Problem (The Monster Remix)"</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pS_X-vTEtQE/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pS_X-vTEtQE?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />In other Halloween news, I just finished up a new <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2128932" target="_blank">Halloween-themed Math Mystery Phrases</a> pack that I'm really excited about.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2128932" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiad-1V0YsV7WPbdd7XuG-BGclLbU_ajfL-wK6F_cOOO77usHgK-wjpriH6hAo6-1CTHjryH96HngqXoVeK28fT-6EG0IImfYOg5Ny0r090YKi5NrHQB_nouY2BGzq40lB9fDfha_I_35ZF/s400/HMMP.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2128932" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9TTnv_q7zQKdfD5XOyGlVzPsPsRkfSe1cJD8Oilnu2VCfxf-GJ_52GsurAYEyMcQYM6yl27Wj0YwUIW8z7HeuMPxfDhePgQx-294eI6ju2R5Zx5eGCHBu_tlAJZl3b11PIdsZ9KYhmixd/s400/HMMP13.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><br />This is my first mystery pack that covers various standards: rounding, expanded form, written form, basic multiplication & division, double-digit addition & subtraction, triple-digit addition & subtraction, skip counting, multiplying multiples of ten by single digit numbers.<br /><br />Not only does the mystery aspect help engage students, but the addition of the mystery phrase lets students self-check their work.<br /><br />If you're interested, you can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2128932" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the pictures above. If you'd like non-holiday related Math Mysteries, I have a bunch available {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Category/Math-Mystery-Phrases" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying the weekend!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-16576029165946981002015-09-22T20:29:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.375-07:00Daily Review: A key to success in elementary mathThe first few weeks of school have been pretty great. We've done a ton of team-building/getting-to-know-you activities and I think the students are really starting to bond as a unit. We are slooowwly inching towards the more academic side of things and I think it will prove to be quite interesting. The learning needs of this year's students are extremely diverse, so incorporating differentiation daily will be a must.<br /><br />One routine that I think will be key to math success for all students this year is a daily review.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUbG5SsOmrIaMouLZqqGtfBVFcoTpYxrP7e2d1mG3OdheEl_du1KZoBsMSV6SfUrfK1Cwym7IpSFW45WOpE44gn5y9fZAjWjCRnGGQWnq_IFdnmXmDn5x8WedB3EnhlJic3PJ3xIVMtSz/s1600/Daily+Review+Picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUbG5SsOmrIaMouLZqqGtfBVFcoTpYxrP7e2d1mG3OdheEl_du1KZoBsMSV6SfUrfK1Cwym7IpSFW45WOpE44gn5y9fZAjWjCRnGGQWnq_IFdnmXmDn5x8WedB3EnhlJic3PJ3xIVMtSz/s640/Daily+Review+Picture.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original photograph via <a href="http://www.freeimages.com/photographer/ugaldew-30895" target="_blank">Free Images</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>But, why is it so important to review daily?</b><br /><br />One reason for me is, frankly, our math program. Is yours like ours? Split into separate units with seemingly no overlap? I feel like that segmentation just doesn't work for us, because that is not how math works. We don't learn place value at the beginning of the year and then never see it again - we see it <i>constantly</i>.<br /><br />From place value to basic operations, we constantly have to rely on those foundational skills that we learned weeks, months, or even years ago. Just like any other skill, math skills need to be used and practiced to keep them in top form. If our math program does not provide students with the opportunity to practice the basics, we must find a way to give students that opportunity, and daily review is a perfect example.<br /><br />Because it reviews previously taught concepts, a daily review also provides students with plenty of opportunities to fill in gaps in their skill set. Not all students are going to grasp each concept the first day it is introduced, but by continuously seeing that concept and working on it through the year, a daily review allows students to experience success at their own pace.<br /><br /><b>So, how to incorporate a daily review into your schedule?</b><br /><br />To be honest, you've just got to make the time. I know that for me, it seems like a constant struggle of trying to fit in all the things we <i>have</i> to do throughout the day, but I find a daily review important, so I fit it in the schedule.<br /><br />The first thing to do to make it work is set up a routine at the beginning of the year. Whether you do a review as morning work, at the beginning of your math period, or at some other time of the day, if you get the students familiar with the routine, early on in the school year, you will save time throughout the rest of the year. I give out a few weeks of review at a time for students to keep in their books and then when they come into math class each day, they've already got the review and they know where we left off, so they can get started on it right away. Since I keep my reviews short and to the point, it really only takes up a few (15 max.) minutes of our class. The students work independently and then we quickly go over the questions and move on to the day's lesson. The review is a great way to get students settled and only takes up a small fraction of our class time.<br /><br />If you're interested in trying out a daily review with your students, click the buttons below to head to the best packets for your grade level:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Grade-Level/First/Category/Daily-Math/Search:first%20grade" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dwsqaTp_wQI0yGiNxvBPtDZko6FixxxLTXeswCXFfI3zsawG5lgxtwzzXOahhHVnod9RelaFGGE79Ud2v4ejEfsWInL2ryZWsd_OZf0qa7xyUxmPkB6mFz0mlqjMYii0O-rF4vs_JPHR/s320/DM1st+button.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Grade-Level/Second/Category/Daily-Math/Search:second%20grade" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckhrUM8wYt1RvBdWmMTOnEMziLokH633S_YiHfxafzrJ8wBfO0uEGag6DdAmGlvQ290fpIlzYZRZH9DCC1O8c6jNWdL0Spb-k2Auwa8LGQ39Chqe9ItCduUiXGu6z-KZHBc-u09Y7PJeg/s320/DM2nd+button.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Grade-Level/Third/Category/Daily-Math/Search:third%20grade" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAt1mK5Vyb53x3BTMkKV2OZ9_qQAFcpd2NM8VQ6tzcn7iCc8jM1ejMNMvtj3MWhxJirZcTRgQr6wRrSoXWHh1IypQ3BRlP4TL_wrDuqwNWEEFgSzMmNBmrDJ12-nIVlC2zn1Bf23byFVu/s320/DM3rd+button.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Grade-Level/Fourth/Category/Daily-Math/Search:fourth" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUInA-LLfW5_Uh-fM3IMcr6xbt-GVnqLwBrsvqHCsRIuGW9MwbA4Uay6ERy0wr8vvAe3fHbuyg0I5JJOYCxjGzypznFZokhXYaWmVgn4kafIG_f-l0WWVNQdCqWrqqRJIdp0_SblHNSU7/s320/DM4th+button.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />All the above grade levels have individual & bundle packs available. I am currently working on the fifth grade version and have individual packs available for Back to School, Fall & Winter. For those packs, click the picture below:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Grade-Level/Sixth/Category/Daily-Math" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjmRadsc3X7pBQHk0rXWlPkqU6kKSEcLZi4yd5nNxHCV4VZz2paYg9TfiRYawfR1-VBOJief9rxic0izRrTRcp595Zyzht7QldzjNGOKJMbpqIUMzFfRju39m50HZEaJU2z8vU0h1qVCF/s320/DM5th+button.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Do you use a daily review in the classroom? I would love to hear your opinions on the topic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-82661218274719066772015-08-25T18:26:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.409-07:00First Day Student Name TagsA great idea for the first day of school is to have students create their own name tag for their desk. This provides them with a sense of ownership over their desk and new classroom and provides a low-key art activity for the first (or second) day of school.<br /><br />Most of the students I will be teaching this year (*note: we have not yet started the school year) already know each other. In fact, I already know/have taught the majority of them, as well. This means that, although we will still be doing some important community building/icebreaker activities, the students will also need some informal getting-to-know-you/reconnecting-with-old-friends time. It also provides me with a great opportunity to circulate and chat with each student - so important!<br /><br />One more bonus for this activity . . . it is low prep! If you teach older students, all you need is some pre-cut card stock (as small or large as you prefer) and a teacher sample. You can give your students the freedom to write & decorate their name as they choose, or give them a sample to follow, so all the name tags look uniform when displayed on their desks.<br /><br />There are a ton of great name art examples online to inspire you, but here are some of my favourites:<br /><br />*I love this idea from the blog of <a href="http://mrgart.weebly.com/student-work.html" target="_blank">Rob Golombek Jr. Art Teacher</a>. Have students write their name in bubble letters and fill the letters with a pattern of their choosing:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9i4gfFf3EBMOgRFY5A8XxLdJegdxynSizyKZDxMgVh6LPkOZ1Ocy0Nr1QrOOwiPYN1Q50KKaRNCOt5tiLR-toBY4jM-ZQeyfjzmgTVDbOowlPXJgG8Ad2yYtW4EnycwPeJfxSu09lMWr/s1600/NameArt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9i4gfFf3EBMOgRFY5A8XxLdJegdxynSizyKZDxMgVh6LPkOZ1Ocy0Nr1QrOOwiPYN1Q50KKaRNCOt5tiLR-toBY4jM-ZQeyfjzmgTVDbOowlPXJgG8Ad2yYtW4EnycwPeJfxSu09lMWr/s400/NameArt1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://mrgart.weebly.com/student-work.html" target="_blank">Rob Golombek</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Pm4rnXI8K3Sffxbc-7f-ECKus9slOiVUcsFWCBq4C1RiZlkOgE_zI1RaKus6Ex8WPAL-glFThe7u8IYA9Fcz4-ws3ngi6hgIsjE-Oky1w8Hk36Zvt17E_z4EYkwJOpGfqVW_QFhUO0X5/s1600/NameArt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Pm4rnXI8K3Sffxbc-7f-ECKus9slOiVUcsFWCBq4C1RiZlkOgE_zI1RaKus6Ex8WPAL-glFThe7u8IYA9Fcz4-ws3ngi6hgIsjE-Oky1w8Hk36Zvt17E_z4EYkwJOpGfqVW_QFhUO0X5/s400/NameArt2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://mrgart.weebly.com/student-work.html" target="_blank">Rob Golombek</a></td></tr></tbody></table>*Have students create a rainbow name tag like these from <a href="http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.ca/2014/07/rainbow-names.html" target="_blank">The Happy Teacher</a>:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9l3kO8vet1_S7XkHKylrNzTYflV_5-KljqOxTGOo0rMBi_mn4gtseRrohW4iPtkxqQM_Te8gQHL8nQGUGrCOkd5Nje-iICQbQzze6amzvwxjUy2rvB9RiqX22LmIPuquDZCIJS4lw9Wu/s1600/NameArt3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9l3kO8vet1_S7XkHKylrNzTYflV_5-KljqOxTGOo0rMBi_mn4gtseRrohW4iPtkxqQM_Te8gQHL8nQGUGrCOkd5Nje-iICQbQzze6amzvwxjUy2rvB9RiqX22LmIPuquDZCIJS4lw9Wu/s400/NameArt3.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.ca/2014/07/rainbow-names.html" target="_blank">The Happy Teacher</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />*I love the look of these 3-D names from <a href="http://artwithmrsseitz.blogspot.ca/2012/12/3d-names.html" target="_blank">Art with Mrs. Seitz</a> and they're super easy to read which is perfect for name tags:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o98poGf04Udxfd_8HPhbMyMM0woSWMlnNWGBxiHBz2xT8swI_xVkKMV6OrA2xpaL1fmBGgCssyb-Bv7rPOITTZllTlLJ5GtjlufvWdZCS89RI1tOb1oiZ1XN7uPS-f6O-A-XffDHmv22/s1600/NameArt5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o98poGf04Udxfd_8HPhbMyMM0woSWMlnNWGBxiHBz2xT8swI_xVkKMV6OrA2xpaL1fmBGgCssyb-Bv7rPOITTZllTlLJ5GtjlufvWdZCS89RI1tOb1oiZ1XN7uPS-f6O-A-XffDHmv22/s400/NameArt5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://artwithmrsseitz.blogspot.ca/2012/12/3d-names.html" target="_blank">Art with Mrs. Seitz</a></td></tr></tbody></table>*If you teach primary, you could always have the students' names pre-written in block letters and then let them color them in, like these from <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.ca/2012/08/numeracy-rich-and-week-2.html" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYl4ycM2-rgiG1tJ7ou_2-yZsQk3cfzGJs2tMPheqK-Zl4e4-ICOQXZ98GLSKczChJC00l9EclEQJ2dV9TlAZaMEBRLwSLeNEcL2RYWFLfkUbwy3MLGzSI_IQwnERPpJmQf78EBCyZtnb/s1600/NameArt6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYl4ycM2-rgiG1tJ7ou_2-yZsQk3cfzGJs2tMPheqK-Zl4e4-ICOQXZ98GLSKczChJC00l9EclEQJ2dV9TlAZaMEBRLwSLeNEcL2RYWFLfkUbwy3MLGzSI_IQwnERPpJmQf78EBCyZtnb/s400/NameArt6.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.ca/2012/08/numeracy-rich-and-week-2.html" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />Now I'm off to do more back to school planning!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div>Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-1513688327861136672015-08-18T17:07:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.430-07:00My Favorite Resources & a Back to School FreebieI've got a few more glorious weeks of summer and then it is back to the classroom for me. I have to be honest, I have not been having as many back to school nightmares as I usually do, but I'm sure they'll start soon!<br /><br />Today I want to talk about my favorite resources for the classroom, so let's just jump right into it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHIARv9OcgjbHBsoez-5ulsrD42d9VbMBAeKr11EMZI4-VnSC2xlNmzaHFsEc3fFM3ArOon3iQj95CkpS4ubLiBkuYKK0Abq1kvoV_BGr1fWP9_wbXaGwQnZUv2hrwXx_8ve60HjzRpVP/s1600/MyFavoriteResources.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHIARv9OcgjbHBsoez-5ulsrD42d9VbMBAeKr11EMZI4-VnSC2xlNmzaHFsEc3fFM3ArOon3iQj95CkpS4ubLiBkuYKK0Abq1kvoV_BGr1fWP9_wbXaGwQnZUv2hrwXx_8ve60HjzRpVP/s640/MyFavoriteResources.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>1) Morning Work</b><br /><b><br /></b>I said morning work, but really this system could be used at any point throughout the day. Typically, morning work is used in the morning to help settle students and provide them with a little language or math (or both) review. I like to split that up and have the math review at the beginning of the math period and the language review at the beginning of the reading/writing block. However you do it, I think the important thing to take remember is the routine & the review.<br /><br />Students (and teachers) often thrive on and need routine. That doesn't mean you can't switch it up every now and then - by all means, keep it interesting - but I find that students (especially struggling learners) really work their best when they know what is expected of them throughout the day. Plus, establishing this routine early on will cut down on all those "What should I be doing?" questions during the morning or the beginning of a period.<br /><br />Now routine is important, but let's not forget about the review aspect. I will never forget when I was student teaching and my mentor teacher and I decided to give the students a little exit ticket on place value. We were not working on place value at the moment and oh boy, it was an eye opener. This was when it really hit me, how important it is to incorporate review into the daily schedule. Students not only need to review the new material with which they are being presented, but also those ever-so-important basics that form the foundation of their learning.<br /><br />When we talk about a daily review, I don't think it should be extensive. That can waste valuable class time and be counterproductive. I mean a simple, daily review, where every student can feel successful. I created Daily Math and Daily Language reviews that are super easy to use (just print and provide to students) and with only five questions per day, do not take up too much time or overwhelm students.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Daily-Math-Third-Grade-Bundle-Pack-522590" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszlrD-MK98upmuwmdVj_itRn063xTBHUoSILWvbNtVsrV32dTu-8RZ_SIvaswHE37MlJKlU5lnFafUcgFs_qO5sIrfCTboog75ikXcI0zE2SMdN9asc8LDsH3yKGdNqKV3g41a5VFYzNO/s640/3DMBundlePicture.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br />If interested, you can click the picture above to be taken to the 3rd Grade Daily Math Bundle, or click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Category/Daily-Math" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check out the other grades available. I've finished 1st through 4th and am currently working on a 5th grade version.<br /><br />I also have Daily Language available:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Daily-Language-Third-Grade-Bundle-Pack-1803654" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumhi0xYfsad7S-cWPoDTK3hEX4paZL0kvxL3iuhcaC0ALKKGFl5HQrOjNEcfS_2__s6J7S1jGEG4lhoPWtyMET5-7QtEJC2RcHCojvjlMzNnIxUpeO3TqHUDPluug4W5Ob1QR5uLtAHKS/s640/3DLBundlePack8.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><br />Again, you can click the above picture to check out the 3rd Grade bundle or click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Category/Daily-Language" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check out the rest. I've finished 1st through 3rd (bundles and individual packs available) and am currently working on a 4th grade version.<br /><br /><b>2) Formative Assessment</b><br /><br />Like I said, I have yet to head back to school, but one question I know I will be needing to answer soon is "Where are my new students at?"<br /><br />When I was in University, the professors could not speak enough about the importance of formative assessment and that is something I always try and incorporate a ton of into the classroom. Before you start working on the new curriculum for the year, you really need to find out what your students know and what they still need to work on. This year, I've created a Back to School Ready pack (available for 3rd & 4th) of 10 printables (5 math and 5 language) to get a good idea of where the students are at, based on the previous year's standards. This will give you a great idea of your group's strengths and weaknesses, which is essential when planning for the year.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfCgeo-nCpo5zAyT0bbVUHcSTXG1sIcFtxBmQ_VhLervqp0ruOhXgItbKGJ_NZFY5pdVkMTsM0Tc3hTmGjQ6njKoyo0RbUPe7RCLRiMPLvb9hCFjnDfLPWXsKsv1cMbdwabzrMUUaMNJT/s640/4thBtSReady19.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zfpXKArtGf2YPoG_RLkbFSiBL4qeasAIXwLKQKNMX0DB7GIHOTgyz5l4m14ba1tfPAjm4I1dgqUT4Frt3XRcc0P8bDV1wXszPjA03SqbU2Y_97YltdS3s3ZL5-et8zWhSXPSuy8_RV95/s640/4thBtSReady20.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br />Click the pictures above to head to the 4th grade version and {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-3rd-Grade-1954504" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check out the 3rd grade one.<br /><br /><b>3) Reading Comprehension Printables</b><br /><br />Reading comprehension strategies, where do I begin? Through teaching reading and doing learning support, I've come to realize that reading comprehension strategies are kind of like mental math strategies. Some students just get it, some students get it but can't explain why they get it and some students need to be explicitly taught it, sometimes repeatedly. I've worked with struggling readers in the past who had to use a certain printable to show their thinking. The problem? They didn't understand how to use the printable, so of course they didn't know how to show their thinking.<br /><br />I created two packs of printables, one set to be used with picture books and one set to be used with novels. The great thing about these is the age range is flexible and they can be used over and over again, with any book. Work together as a class to teach students how to use these at the beginning of the year and then they become an independent tool for students to re-use throughout the year to show their thinking as they read.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Printables-for-any-Picture-Book-1150416" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7f9XSIcgw_eZqFMU2i0OU2HehTr3WV_KQ2rKAqcyelkSECHwlJJKBX56mmjFMeJMg7EgI-4KUClP7vRQCGgNcZL9gkN2oUtoLJrqkORQZaJOP7AQe8P3EDEIuQHkm9Eijk_XFkw05JX3/s640/Reading+Comprehension+Picutre+Book+Printables+Picture.png" width="388" /></a></div><br />Click the picture above to check out the picture book pack and the picture below to check out the chapter book pack.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Printables-for-any-Chapter-Book-1190191" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtX-DQBrVkuRH4GFdQoVoYzopMGwFOLfyIEt46XCalT13Cos9Hh9fNx6RG_KUri1l2K5Syrs8Niml7SzJTSm-szSGWpRguhYx282gUk8toFBhF77wDB9OGoTkXNeJPR5E_Djl8aQ5xevbs/s640/FavChapBooks3.png" width="564" /></a></div><br />So, those are some of my favorite year-round essential resources, but now it's time to switch gears for a back to school freebie! If you've already been back in school for awhile, you can always tuck this away until next year!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Your-Teacher-Editable-Freebie-2034455" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxyLoQCe4NoQNsEkpNnjxx4QnmpQg6NZaydmCrSNvThBSLbSNlXtJoHl39AkNH8kxVWoGSENQPlFoHyX9THVxOUsQEgnufZviZBTbFrGpx5NVZCNxZ2WtaOwYOWmcnI0zj3HEx6SHZRiQ/s400/AllAboutYourTeacherFreebie1.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><br />Help your students get to know you with this fun, editable freebie! Fill in 10 facts about yourself and let the students decide which are true and which are false. Go over as a class and blow your students' minds with all the details (or only a select few!) about your life. Works best if you've led a fascinating life!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Your-Teacher-Editable-Freebie-2034455" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJU-yWdE50519I4pAfcWzMlAotpQd4OVtofMdosEEDvCw8DmGhyphenhyphenoyjiNSrRvThPOnNQhJG3OEnybS0P9m1kd84WjHYx2yjPyoTXBsvX6KxYd9amLGmsSfMdf0Mo14GWzzWutXIqac8NR_/s400/AllAboutYourTeacherFreebie2.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><br />Share a classroom? No problem! I've also added a printable where you fill in the facts and have students decide whether they apply to one teacher, both or neither.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Your-Teacher-Editable-Freebie-2034455" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUQpn4gjpFYGF5Nws2krjEpjGUBEFFPNzSk2yp9XIDFQCq8FSXFnTFwbEGwUZgdr9PdAMtW0qVw9RufQXWGS8katgkKe2i0EXGR5B9Y4RgX5lXu-jEUllAg2YKmaRhp_cQ_BaOJEfOUBt/s400/AllAboutYourTeacherFreebie4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />And finally, if your students had a blast discovering facts about your life, they'll probably love telling you about themselves, so I've also included a student version.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Your-Teacher-Editable-Freebie-2034455" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYseMKBQ3cj6i5IzeNy-6eAqWaCuOArQZFVeXpLc-xCbmplhKZsBU8M3yyplXGJMNTQBZ3hCd9IPkMnynakF-PRKj-9KN24qve4QB8IQQrrhpjdr6jUErGZEe-efFl7ptPAXtZm92deyuF/s400/AllAboutYourTeacherFreebie5.png" width="310" /></a></div><br />Click any of the pictures above or {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Your-Teacher-Editable-Freebie-2034455" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to grab this freebie.<br /><br />If you're interested in any of the resources I talked about, make sure to pick them up tomorrow during the one-day-only Teachers Pay Teachers Boost Sale. My entire store will be on sale and if you use the promo code "MORE15" you'll save even more! Just what I needed, another excuse to do back to school shopping!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggO3x3_q5gAqVBbMDYCysRmKvDeEq-oIKd_LZKWBY3SPDJTbWvsZfHM1qVplBtn9gdsMwsVnD65hG3M3nrbR3tgRRatGo6SDPPS97RjR2wcpYvWvkMRKlvF25gdn-V9O1hx23Fy2oacqVw/s400/TpTBoost.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-61471895855786954552015-08-05T17:04:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.453-07:00Math Games . . . Part 2!I've said it before ({<a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2014/09/math-games.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}) and I'll say it again, I LOVE math games! I find them to be such a fun, relaxed way for students to practice basic facts and skills that they forget they're working hard and learning!<br /><br />There are a ton of math games out there that are amazing . . . and also require a million different components. I like math games that require little to no prep or supplies, because let's be honest, teachers are busy enough! The two games I'm going to talk about today need only a deck of cards, can't beat that!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSQUgIQy5x_j13fK_-Aa2D_ZbtzaSTP9GtjPIwTCqEW_BdTvn9x_9sZ2okjrSreQch3d4Fs7h1fhF3fzhSybVkhaJqbs7YrdGNl2cr65k3FCgWjlAkOFVoW7i8p5-ygw7BfD-AZuvk5zG/s1600/MathGamesPart2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSQUgIQy5x_j13fK_-Aa2D_ZbtzaSTP9GtjPIwTCqEW_BdTvn9x_9sZ2okjrSreQch3d4Fs7h1fhF3fzhSybVkhaJqbs7YrdGNl2cr65k3FCgWjlAkOFVoW7i8p5-ygw7BfD-AZuvk5zG/s640/MathGamesPart2.png" width="482" /></a></div><br />Now, I have to be honest. Rather than brand new math games, I'm actually just going to talk about two alternative versions of a game I posted last year, let's call it Multiplication War Version 1.0:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIUx9IwE202FaHZzqpz3gNJEuWs-SJiV-ubTKqJ2MUYy0im1A3xCkJtOMPJlF_bKzwG_PP2PTVoQt-YE2kwz7m5_ymULA9fXa_nDuzsbsg08K1Ul4MQLigQlgcRvuDiHwFqhESfqnT6tzL/s1600/MultiplicationWar4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIUx9IwE202FaHZzqpz3gNJEuWs-SJiV-ubTKqJ2MUYy0im1A3xCkJtOMPJlF_bKzwG_PP2PTVoQt-YE2kwz7m5_ymULA9fXa_nDuzsbsg08K1Ul4MQLigQlgcRvuDiHwFqhESfqnT6tzL/s640/MultiplicationWar4.png" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />This is a great, fun game for students to practice their basic facts. I talked about it as multiplication war, but primary students could also try it as addition (first person to add the two numbers) or subtraction (first person to subtract the smaller number from the greater one) war. The only problem I talked about then is that students need to be matched up by skill level, which is not always realistic or simple. Today, I have ways to use the basic concept, but not have to worry about students being paired up evenly. Hooray for differentiation!<br /><br />Introducing, <b>Multiplication War Version 2.0</b>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXM2u6Ru5AMipot1BrHUoOF-1TE7zi2PBkXIKEKumAnUKoGZtud8GMb8mchBx_F79NqJsn7-EBIMBxAm2vdy1aGaJVB2uT8h-ZJr0rfwdJTggJXTJTEthrbHxJ2tCf8X7IFRBF1sOQ4wvx/s1600/MultiplicationWar2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXM2u6Ru5AMipot1BrHUoOF-1TE7zi2PBkXIKEKumAnUKoGZtud8GMb8mchBx_F79NqJsn7-EBIMBxAm2vdy1aGaJVB2uT8h-ZJr0rfwdJTggJXTJTEthrbHxJ2tCf8X7IFRBF1sOQ4wvx/s640/MultiplicationWar2.png" width="478" /></a></div><br /><br />For this version, a pair of students splits a deck in half and at the same time, they each choose one card from the top of each deck, giving them each two cards. This creates different questions for each student, introducing an element of luck and reducing the competition to answer first. Students answer their own question and the student with the greatest answer wins the cards for that round. Since the winner is not determined by answering first, but rather by the random cards they pull, students can freely help each other if they are stuck and the winner is determined by pure luck, not skill level. I love this version. Number 1, because I have seen strong students walk their partners through the answer, benefitting both students, and Number 2, because since it is based on luck, and not skill, it reduces the frustration felt by struggling students that they "can't win" against a stronger opponent. Anyone can win this game (even when students play the teacher!) and that makes students excited to play.<br /><br /><b>Multiplication War Version 3.0</b>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqyjS-_9_eBQcL6dU9jMiSCfxoNxKoF8N1fF5Un4KfjU-Rl7fBNqivfxAcrL2QJ9ZSfH3GQgbiVVc8eT2q1rd6hitTDlVmBT0iV-kglm4pkKV5LurZbJyQPyy1c7AZSE3mYaAMcGuBIK-/s1600/MultiplicationWar3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqyjS-_9_eBQcL6dU9jMiSCfxoNxKoF8N1fF5Un4KfjU-Rl7fBNqivfxAcrL2QJ9ZSfH3GQgbiVVc8eT2q1rd6hitTDlVmBT0iV-kglm4pkKV5LurZbJyQPyy1c7AZSE3mYaAMcGuBIK-/s640/MultiplicationWar3.png" width="478" /></a></div><br />This is another version of multiplication war that works best when students are paired up by approximate skill level, but can be adjusted to work with most student pairings. In this version, students split the deck in half. In the first half they place all the cards that represent basic facts they <b>both</b> agree they are comfortable practicing. Students usually start with 5s, 10s, 1s, 2s, etc., but can add more as they learn. In the second half they place the cards that represent the basic facts they do not yet know. Students can then either each take one of the halves, and each flip one card per turn with the first person calling out the answer getting to keep the cards (like regular multiplication war) <b>OR</b> students can place the two halves side by side and play as in the 2.0 version, each taking one card from each deck, to create their own questions to answer.<br /><br />I like this version because the added step of splitting the deck into known/practice facts and unknown facts allows students to work at a level they both feel comfortable at because each turn will produce a question that they either know or are practicing. This maintains the surprise, but also eases anxiety about suddenly seeing 8 x 8 and having no clue where to start.<br /><br />Like I said, this works best for students at around the same level (for instance, they both know their 2s, 10s, and 5s, and want to practice their 9s) or can be adapted to students of different levels by using only the numbers with which the struggling learner feels comfortable. This makes the two students on a more level playing field as they are both working on questions they know or want to practice.<br /><br />In addition to games, I like to bring fun into math whenever & wherever possible. I do not want students to fear math or become bored with it when they feel it is repetitious. But let's be honest, there is a lot of practice, practice, practice, so we as teachers have to keep the students interested. To keep that practice from boring students to tears, I created a little pack of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Multiplication-Division-Math-Mystery-Phrases-1740344" target="_blank">Basic Multiplication & Division Math Mystery Phrases</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Multiplication-Division-Math-Mystery-Phrases-1740344" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9OxM1Xck-s-95KzD0q_IRsYn0-_crS1mSZkDMZtTPp07xs-iX70xfSE2tqi0g2caRPDwdi40gJzW7RSL2X_JbZFLYJYZcs6q5wE8HadSelSClF7uiUpF73xwCG1qqa3zVI1Hla3NT_mz/s640/BasicMultiplcationMystery.png" width="516" /></a></div><br /><br />Students answer the questions (lots of practice of basic skills) and then use the letters to solve the mystery phrases. The mysteries are fun (gotta keep those students engaged in the material) and self-checking . . . a bonus for busy teachers! You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Multiplication-Division-Math-Mystery-Phrases-1740344" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture above to grab the mysteries.<br /><br />And for when students just need some good ol' extra practice, I have 60 Quick Quizzes for Multiplication (click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/60-Quick-Quizzes-for-Multiplication-Facts-1191576" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to grab) . . .<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/60-Quick-Quizzes-for-Multiplication-Facts-1191576" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajGezYYuvsIYIWyZenTuUmrUKDY7gpUatBu8F16xv5odOfdcsDZs1VW9kNwHT3s-7UjN4UO0gdFqKtQ7uHNMKPdFRvuTZnQ54MMQsZmBzOAB6MADMxHiyKKIK2HWE5uE7N8Y0EFv3ljqr/s640/MultiplicationQuizzes.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />So how do you keep math fun? I would love to hear your tips and suggestions!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-42694849681238487772015-07-06T13:21:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.472-07:00Are your new students Back to School Ready??Wahoo, it's summer! The last week of school dragged on forever, but we finally made it! This past week was my first week of summer break and it was beautiful. The weather was beyond gorgeous - hot and sunny every day. Now that we're entering the second week, the weather has cooled off and back to school reality has set in. I know it's not quite back to school time, but I cannot help but think about it!<br /><br />Let me paint a little back to school picture for you. It's the first day. You have twenty-odd smiling facing starting at you, ready to learn but . . . what to teach? The same questions always run through my head those first few days: <b>Where are my new students at? Are they working at grade level? Above? Below? What do they still remember from the previous year and how much knowledge have they lost due to the summer slide?</b><br /><br />Well, I think I've come up with a way to easily answer those questions, without taking up too much precious learning time. Enter my new packet, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank"><b>Back to School Ready - 4th Grade</b></a>. It is a quick and easy <b>pre-assessment</b> for use during the first week or two of school. The five math and five language printables are based on the 3rd grade common core standards in order to give you a general idea of where your students are at, based on the previous year's curriculum, and what they may still need to work on.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipni_AHJrODrSGckYPpDEkeO-_XZnq8TMVgq0oRhw4xbbOJf387G31BXL766BJqoD4cVShiAZR_9CoiMudUC-CtN3zhNodHL9JwCdX9EGslY_2atMR37yp0xwZbTa31QXQBzJWx4Jhw8nD/s1600/4thBtSReady19.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each printable is labeled with the standards it covers and also includes "I can" students so that you and your students are aware of what skills they should be demonstrating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRgFmO7njQFQdKlDyKdXnoN7wbG0Ac0fiIK2-TqVAX1tqIpKrYNHSOjB5Q3_cFsvEzI3s3dEcijT0titp2nlJRbf9ljsMSY5AxSxfxUI7L57IdTRk1h6r7FYmxFG1ge2SVM3yAzR6kQxj/s1600/4thBtSReady20.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Provide one math and one language printable to your students (perfect for first week morning work!) each day for the first week and you will be able to see what skills they have retained from 3rd grade, and which you may need to re-visit before moving onto the new curriculum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although this is not an extensive review, I think it is a perfect way to help you facilitate planning for your year so that all students are on the right track and working at the appropriate level.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Ready-4th-Grade-1941494" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the pictures above to check out the pack if you're interested!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for reading!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-36598383459189180662015-06-09T23:11:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.487-07:00Wild About Us! FreebieI recently discovered an adorable book called <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wild-About-Us-Karen-Beaumont/dp/0152062947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433915191&sr=8-1&keywords=wild+about+us" target="_blank">Wild About Us!</a></i> by Karen Beaumont. It is a super sweet book about animals celebrating their differences. As I read it, I realized it was a perfect text to have students model to celebrate themselves.<br /><br />From wrinkly skin to huge feet, from long noses to spots, the animals don't make fun of differences, they embrace them!<br /><br />I've created this super simple freebie to get students writing about (and celebrating) what makes them wild about themselves. You can click {<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25ltxGzR2wPdHUxZlNCVjhTSWFOcS1xbTdDTDR6b3lOSVdj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture below to grab it.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25ltxGzR2wPdHUxZlNCVjhTSWFOcS1xbTdDTDR6b3lOSVdj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimu-skgwoRhVeCcirxwfC0KWqWqEKvO_B3Dl2tQ6dKrKoTnRp-OFyACFEInw4x8hzDCSujhzwz-hRxQqrPoyE3OLLurS_UGrDNFDV_pwDXiyH6jYDUILyi82MF5gm9iZwPrR-T3NB1yOsa/s640/WildAboutMeFreebie1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />You could even use this to make a fun <i>Wild About Us!</i> class book to begin or end the year!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-21928534824459899092015-06-01T21:14:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.502-07:00Counting down the days . . .Well, hello there. Long time no blog. Actually, it's not that long since my usual blogging schedule is only about once a month!<br /><br />So, what has been going on? Well, all kinds of end of year craziness. All over the blog, Facebook, Pinterest world, I keep getting bombarded with reminders that each day, teachers are entering summer vacation, buuuuttttttt, we are not quite there yet. A few more weeks to go still and I am scrambling to get things done.<br /><br />Math, science, reading. We are trying to cram it in, but unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on if you're asking the teachers or the students!), there is so much stuff coming up. Oh, well. I guess that's the end of year teacher life.<br /><br />If you are like me and seem to be (lacking extra prep time), and need a little help during these weeks, check out my end of year and summer resources. From <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/End-of-Year" target="_blank">Daily Language & Math reviews to Word Problems</a> to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Math-Printables-Differentiated-for-2nd-Grade-1875368" target="_blank">printables</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Vacation-Mini-Pack-221985" target="_blank">freebies</a>, there are a ton of no-prep and low-prep options from which to choose:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Summer" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zw_NoR7Bu0Fg7-DobNxrLHljkgLa2IbSrmTELpmKhOxEbpw7pweHbquVkPExAYZVkDmFv2Ume90cVML-2h3h1sw_wCRhIPPwpXVqX7wGW5zD-7sKCuGDj3fbfPVYw-157RC6wESuGc7a/s400/SweetSummerResources.png" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Math-Printables-Differentiated-for-2nd-Grade-1875368" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9s6Y2ou2TmMGEfJNxIH4_T3Z5vQT6JtiyFBYnFgeBww0L7WiKvCa4ejv8HYhhI7IiHgikMeejsgtMgqslBXsXUctMNd8xufBqGtu3JqJQbTE-HGZhF3UoJxHPWCkRDd9YI0kceZCwUYmX/s400/2ndSMPP2.png" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Vacation-Mini-Pack-221985" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpR_il1QWfedu4swbT-ennDG95M4g8H4b805o-8Za6KCB3LOpVcFvNwn3cDAtHSV5fmqqNNUbBj4nWKxc7bV1rJwo9eY7bNFetlKJccl8Nd1B4H2YPYCxPDlQDotd1qOqd2QUiogIHs2NK/s400/FreeSummerPreview2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/End-of-Year/Category/Word-Problem-a-Day" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3jGl2u9nEKb4Q7xBLLkIwRik13Gc6mBVAOiUavKo5Gyu3T5-6M7sekuqcoK413KdSvfptY3Dwn_T7acANhjYb7-Yict1p1wflrXLU1tUyPNALINcF4TL4q2682AJng4iv7QFcaCx_h4F/s400/End+of+Year+Word+Problems1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/Search:end+of+year+review" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1o2SsHjajzBnfad8RbOtg3waBDn4penkvigPAF2iFzvueI6j5tTrm3eaAXjR_ISmgY__V7-u91fyItruDvWPI_kks2onZgYjioxjRG-a5BC5Qgnbtktcc4TdAkaGozElj1Z2O9HJseFNa/s400/EndofYearReviewsPicture.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />And if you're finished the school year already (lucky you!), then you might be interested in some of the classroom decor packs I am sllloooowwwly creating. You can check out some of the latest below:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Posters-Black-White-Polka-Dot-Fun-Font-1863634" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXxRpceKQ1ValKNoA9eQrj6grb53kjQ6YO7a0QzkGa7gleasUhQmw3gf1b36J6tEPmmy2aloGFwTDyV554kv48ts1yz9uy_lCfML6a1KkEYLGkeIN6eKPpDMn1pwNQKe0MdCADXgb7iYf/s400/BWPDAPFF2.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Posters-0-20-Black-White-Polka-Dot-Fun-Font-1878629" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpbBJxiiel7oeGiCfMhWSWUzICHeQvbLXeOJYWWFVKR1I1FahA5UcfH-I2Gsk2bcu7Fjgo9wWiDtG5IAuVUCkQrP1DmXEFGJbY5JfTad2cQ9dsrlrJ5dqUCJYmvZRtiBgUG6GJTlbHOKD/s400/BWPDNPFF2.png" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Line-Rainbow-Owl-with-Black-White-Polka-Dots-1851744" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37zvka1NJBIbeP4rwsxlf4zbiG6_zDzt1MQXMhp9I8KXZiiiTqcXX1Bb6IHRRRCsO7GMZkZZ7n_MheeRGyjy_iUb_EyGQJbXpu4tbEM8Ab-hKCaqJRyn1-LydMjVI3iLC7rJ9n8QdP99W/s400/ROBWPDAL27.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Posters-Red-White-Polka-Dot-DNealian-Manuscript-1877539" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrKBfZixcAogAxch8b8IJ0kHtSE6R4IWT0mJUhtrBy5CyVWFOYUIBDtDw3CUJbxiRmzTPTKmq-Matcg8rf5p8K6FV9OVS1_IwdFZGI4_2A8k8W7T_XA6qiF782jJEAyfFl1Sj293GILsz/s400/RWPDALD6.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><br />If you're interested in any of the above packs, just click the pics!<br /><br />Whether you're on summer break or counting down the days, have a great rest of the week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-5668415326486388412015-05-22T21:06:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.516-07:00An oldie but a goodie . . . freebie that is!Things look a little different around here. I decided to freshen up my blog look, despite the fact that I haven't blogged in forever!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/2015/05/freebie-friday.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMFxtXFbyfkNyzvFroTYerYJvK6jb6kQAz-Q3PIsuNVF-KiQdx18nFZpNqZ0mh5TSVUBnCtO66y4f-gvmwHJgNpqYXLWtL6YAtQSssgbhhI3mF3C6xgHq6UuaDKnd64KtQ3dxkKBiNH8h/s1600/FreebieFriday.png" /></a></div><br /><br />But the new blog look is not why I'm here today . . . I'm here for a freebie! I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/2015/05/freebie-friday.html" target="_blank">Freebie Friday</a> over at <a href="http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/" target="_blank">Teaching Blog Addict</a>, so make sure to head over there for more great freebies! Today, it's an old freebie - but still one of my favourites - it's my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Vacation-Mini-Pack-221985" target="_blank">Summer Vacation Printable Mini Pack</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Vacation-Mini-Pack-221985" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndcskZYkfD6ZGHm2WGyicYgz5ISEdv0A3KgSMnteKdgIdPtYimGAlfE-IBCf1qjIa5SHlAWk66kzz2fRXjC5IXpuKb1qNKtovlPyz84Y5cXJXggiEn16iLfvPtCvaztgvvMVIvzxGc5Zx/s640/FreeSummerPreview2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />I don't know about you, but the end of my school year looks crazy. We still have five weeks to go, but those weeks are <b>packed</b> full of assemblies, field trips, special events, and, oh yeah, a *wee* bit of downtime (and learning, too!). In between the busy moments, I always find we have little chunks of free time where the kids are still all kinds of crazy, but we don't have *quite* enough time to get anything substantial done. Enter this mini pack. It is NO PREP for teachers - you are already busy enough - and has a few fun & simple activities to get you and your students through the last few days of school.<br /><br />You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Vacation-Mini-Pack-221985" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture above to check it out - hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-16413455040441929482015-05-09T17:22:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.531-07:00A Random Assortment of Books, Shoes & ReviewsCan you believe the end of the school year is just around the corner? No? Me neither. The school years keep passing faster and faster and I cannot believe it.<br /><br />So, it's the end of the school year and I haven't blogged in over a month, of course there are a few random, unrelated things about which to talk.<br /><br />Number one is new books. Lately I have been finding a ton of new books/authors that are "new-to-me." It doesn't matter to me if they came out a year ago or one month ago, it is great to find new classroom books to add to my classroom library. I may or may not have a bit of a book obsession. It doesn't matter what age/grade level the books are meant for, if I like them, I buy them. Here are two that have caught my eye lately.<br /><br />The first one I found came out about a year ago. It's called <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Dragon/dp/0763666483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431216059&sr=8-1&keywords=have+you+seen+my+dragon" target="_blank">Have You Seen My Dragon?</a></i> by Steve Light. If you teach preschool, kindergarten or even first grade, this one's for you. It's a great book for little learners who are practicing counting up to 20. The heavily detailed illustrations are in black and white *except* for the object that is being counted. Students will enjoy spending time counting the objects and searching for the dragon in each picture.<br /><br />Click {<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Dragon/dp/0763666483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431216059&sr=8-1&keywords=have+you+seen+my+dragon" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check it out on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Dragon/dp/0763666483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431216059&sr=8-1&keywords=have+you+seen+my+dragon" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaTdi-fCpsMlWth9a_9BoizrvFOl75V6pebW5rO7NBfN-puutY_cfl0FQeNOXwxTPXYmq4PdZ3mmOdOi4sBXjct1fQxvVYQgoeQbT547pTVPtW9iJZl8uCUwGNDROKYnXafyWtsh-3dAq/s640/DragonCountingBook.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Another great book is <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oh-No-George-Chris-Haughton/dp/0763655465/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Oh No, George!</a></i> by Christ Haughton. This is a great book for students who are *trying* to make good choices, but may be struggling. George demonstrates how to make things better when his choices have negative repercussions (hello restitution!). **Spoiler alert** The unfinished ending provides a perfect opportunity for students to decide what the best decision would be, providing great practice for students who are struggling in that area.<br /><br />Click {<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oh-No-George-Chris-Haughton/dp/0763655465/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to check it out on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlASvXClLwxLtd8VOs3bULoFGtr1zwsiZQat1wj3ZTiD7VQRaHhEryudqjcC4dN2iEDSY320qNkxuSd4RQFblWZLhak91LLr4n_R2wqAyuoTNGq5vIMaVTPQnNDsSiwW1rwGs_QTX6IMdq/s1600/Georgebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlASvXClLwxLtd8VOs3bULoFGtr1zwsiZQat1wj3ZTiD7VQRaHhEryudqjcC4dN2iEDSY320qNkxuSd4RQFblWZLhak91LLr4n_R2wqAyuoTNGq5vIMaVTPQnNDsSiwW1rwGs_QTX6IMdq/s400/Georgebook.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><br /><br />Another thing I've been thinking about lately - shoes! I am not a huge shoe person, but I do love a great ballet flat. These new colors of <a href="http://tieks.com/" target="_blank">Tieks</a> have been calling my name. What's your go-to shoe?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tieks.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKof_CPBJaNPJbjo0r_zmR2H5kVuWZSeryq70MpjnoDkwgmL_BFEWml9yknam647fRJA7e9pZeSRezjAaw6-0jcVGwWMYU-9FwDWINmuA2VUMfNToqi-oqhEBr6Gx0Y6i4P-Pu9KV5CU9/s640/Tieks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And finally, I'm thinking about the end of the year - what teacher isn't? I don't know about you, but the next few weeks (still almost two months left) are full of assemblies, field trips, meetings and, oh yeah, curriculum. It is so important to make sure students are prepared for next year, so I have created a few reviews to help cover that. With an answer key provided for each packet, you just need to print and you are ready to go - a busy teacher's best friend at the end of the year!<br /><br />You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/End-of-Year" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the picture to check them out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn/PreK-12-Subject-Area/End-of-Year" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cwYPIxf-Uip6863jnYsHnUa-5N0NDWErMnpKjy3B17gG-T1RAOzSpSc59YNonC3jdaDJgnqnJV81rfUQhPwnF9PfBDqmdWBxhvxpQozbYmOrjidQBvd5y5_b1QVxPVNAbuSbJqkEzPTO/s640/EndofYearReviewsPicture.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend because you know Monday will be here before you know it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s200/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-15181438765307355902015-04-01T21:56:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.546-07:00Great Books for Earth DayI've said it before and I'll say it again, I LOVE Earth Day! As soon as the calendar turned April (hello April Fools' Day) I started thinking about Earth Day. When I was in the library the other day, I found another Earth Day gem (check out number 2 on the list below) so I've put it together with some of my other favorites to create this list for all things Earth Day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVX64eOYTpH61rADq8cr-bRcZ7EshHCzM7zzsOL4MSjwsrgSnkpKpMZEP560KnHSBEmwRUya_l_KEdv9IPda1lK76BeowVNAzfBItKwt3jOVU7Z1Z3wv68y32AZg1ZiMlT0j_Wq2P34z8/s1600/Earth+Day+Books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVX64eOYTpH61rADq8cr-bRcZ7EshHCzM7zzsOL4MSjwsrgSnkpKpMZEP560KnHSBEmwRUya_l_KEdv9IPda1lK76BeowVNAzfBItKwt3jOVU7Z1Z3wv68y32AZg1ZiMlT0j_Wq2P34z8/s1600/Earth+Day+Books.jpg" height="640" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />1) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/EARTH-Book-Todd-Parr/dp/031604265X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427947701&sr=8-1&keywords=the+earth+book" target="_blank">The EARTH Book</a></i> by Todd Parr<br /><br />2) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/10-Things-Can-Help-World/dp/0763641448/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427947808&sr=1-2&keywords=10+things+i+can+do+to+help+my+world" target="_blank">10 Things I Can Do to Help My World</a></i> by Melanie Walsh<br /><br />3) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Curious-Garden-Peter-Brown/dp/0316015474" target="_blank">The Curious Garden</a></i> by Peter Brown<br /><br />4) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Earth-I-Frank-Asch/dp/0152063951/ref=pd_sim_b_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">The Earth and I</a></i> by Frank Asch<br /><br />5) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Why-Should-Recycle-Books/dp/0764131559/ref=pd_sim_b_12?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">Why Should I Recycle</a></i> by Jen Green<br /><br />6) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Why-Should-Save-Water-Books/dp/0764131575/ref=pd_sim_b_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">Why Should I Save Water</a></i> by Jen Green<br /><br />7) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Can-Save-Earth-Monster-Recycle/dp/1416967893/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">I Can Save the Earth!</a></i> by Alison Inches<br /><br />8) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Adventures-Plastic-Bottle-Recycling/dp/1416967885/ref=pd_sim_b_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle</a></i> by Alison Inches<br /><br />9) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Three-Rs-Reduce-Recycle/dp/0764135813/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle</a></i> by Nuria Roca<br /><br />10) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Its-Earth-Day-Little-Critter/dp/0060539593/ref=pd_sim_b_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">It's Earth Day!</a></i> by Mercer Mayer<br /><br />11) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lorax-Classic-Seuss-Dr/dp/0394823370/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427950245&sr=1-1&keywords=lorax" target="_blank">The Lorax</a></i> by Dr. Seuss<br /><br />12) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Plants-A-Tree/dp/0547297769/ref=br_lf_m_1000774481_1_22_img?ie=UTF8&s=books&pf_rd_p=1361644982&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000774481&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1468JMEX28KH8W41X0YX" target="_blank">Curious George Plants a Tree</a></i> - H.A. Rey<br /><br />13) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Day-Hooray-MathStart-Stuart-Murphy/dp/0060001291/ref=pd_sim_b_20?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">Earth Day - Hooray!</a></i> by Stuart J. Murphy<br /><br />14) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Throw-That-Lift-Flap/dp/1416975179/ref=pd_sim_b_17?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VA6V5AMQCK72BAQWWMT" target="_blank">Don't Throw That Away!</a></i> by Lara Bergen<br /><br />15) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Lola-Extremely-Very-Recyclers/dp/0803733356/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427950397&sr=1-1&keywords=we+are+extremely+very+good+recyclers" target="_blank">We are Extremely Very Good Recyclers</a></i> by Lauren Child (not pictured in the image above)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Lola-Extremely-Very-Recyclers/dp/0803733356/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427950397&sr=1-1&keywords=we+are+extremely+very+good+recyclers" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RedvRBrKZnwmiEUaT7zQlQ-5-zO7cLaF2HjIki2sDeOpygqJ42rrQ_r2DVpGoOAzl6TTqE2qPLUl7ANMQwMm2ebToEqM6b-ILQv3OkmNpV67YLTkzbu7hDB1NPhg7LQzrcEhRS73BT7V/s1600/Extremely.jpg" height="320" width="279" /></a></div><br /><br />**All links via <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>**<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" height="86" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-32624440296994979272015-03-26T18:22:00.000-07:002017-08-28T20:31:05.562-07:00A REVOLUTIONARY Teaching Tool!Do you ever find something that just CHANGES your teaching. Dare I say, revolutionizes it?? Well, I don't know that I've found that, but this year I did try something new that I really like and use all the time . . . SHEET PROTECTORS!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFssTMHoLR_hAbm_grc78VsqvfsjNuFo_ersUdxKU83eVB8QW71MlrLic3v2wWz8t1ySeUyXcScMb5L9s2d_ukKGjt2cTSUFB4_q_RG-rMZd2hfFQB-mzj6T6gibONV2pC44-c1V4BVyO/s1600/Sheet+Protectors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFssTMHoLR_hAbm_grc78VsqvfsjNuFo_ersUdxKU83eVB8QW71MlrLic3v2wWz8t1ySeUyXcScMb5L9s2d_ukKGjt2cTSUFB4_q_RG-rMZd2hfFQB-mzj6T6gibONV2pC44-c1V4BVyO/s1600/Sheet+Protectors.jpg" height="640" width="484" /></a></div><br />Let me back up. This year, I have a projector in my room, but no SMARTBoard. I know, I know, first world problems, but I still had to stop and think about my regular routines. I was so used to demonstrating things for the students so easily on the SMARTBoard, that it took me a second to think of how I could still do it, without wasting paper. It took me a few seconds, but then it occurred to me - hadn't I seen sheet protectors used a ton of times in all those fabulous pins I had pinned on Pinterest?<br /><br />So, I went to Staples, picked up ten sheet protectors and tried it out. I initially wanted to use them just when I was demonstrating how to complete a worksheet to the whole group, but I soon found out there were SO many more uses for them.<br /><br />In that completely out-of-season picture above (from Halloween), I used the protectors to house a fun roll-a-monster game (found for free <a href="http://www.expressivemonkey.com/DiceDrawingSheets.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) for the students to use. They kept the papers from getting creased, dirty, etc. and they are still in perfect shape for next year.<br /><br />I don't know about you, but at this time of year, the school is running low on paper, so tons of copies are kind of frowned upon. Don't get me wrong, I try to save paper whenever and wherever possible, but it's beginning to be less of a choice, and more of a necessity. So instead of printing off worksheets, printables or activities for each student, I can now print off one or a few copies and place them in a center for rotation. Students can use whiteboard markers to complete the activity and wipe it clean for the next student. And these do wipe completely clean; I have seen no evidence yet of stubborn marker sticking around.<br /><br />Long story short, I have now bought about 100 of them (it probably only cost me $10!) and I use them all the time. Not only that, it is nearing the end of the school year and they are still in perfect shape, so I'm hoping I'll be able to reuse them next year.<br /><br />So that's my little, unoriginal tip for the day - sheet protectors, go get some for yourself! Unless of course, you already know about the awesomeness of them and use them all the time, then just disregard this post, as you could probably give me some tips on how to use them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" height="86" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863871202649376136.post-19845226980216453062015-02-24T15:06:00.000-08:002017-08-28T20:31:05.577-07:00Some new units, some new-ish units and a TpT SALE!Are you counting down the days until Spring Break? Yeah, me too. We're at less than two weeks here and I can.not.wait!<br /><br />In other exciting news, did you hear about TpT's Teachers are Heroes sale?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRc8f_SyDs1hubH5vfOwFKiiEb5K4OD9M-S-wiHifahJmj_fFMUxotSYtxd5rEw6_2aRvkyVfAk9uBq9HT6-840EXjUpPBeNUje_82__llXwBIo0ibBCnwXz4JvfNC3QSWaGWwvAt-4pM4/s1600/TeacherHeroes.jpg" height="367" width="400" /></a></div><br />Starting tomorrow, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Love-To-Learn" target="_blank">my whole store</a> will be 20% off and if you use the promo code: HEROES, you'll get an additional 10% off in savings.<br /><br />I only need the slightest nudge of encouragement to buy clipart, so my TpT cart will be filled!<br /><br />Some of my new units that will be on sale:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Mystery-Phrases-without-Regrouping-2-3-Digit-1711894" target="_blank">Math Mystery Phrases without Regrouping (2- & 3-Digit)</a><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Mystery-Phrases-without-Regrouping-2-3-Digit-1711894" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBWkghkSSrwszWkghsP3Q_LDBJueJBCj-sxAKd_vG1rb1kgMuodHaeR7SjHsli0OtJGhLJ5X3luhgEzc9syzeKNn1sYbBCu8g9v_lOdelO8U7LAHKzoxSzXRF77CRST6DfolWlrhYiO5k/s1600/2and3NRMMP15.jpg" height="400" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Regrouping-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2-3-Digit-1725764" target="_blank">Regrouping Math Mystery Phrases (2- & 3-Digit)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Regrouping-Math-Mystery-Phrases-2-3-Digit-1725764" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbKwAEiysHs1rsSsRgVm8q7T7VtjNcGH_Mt6omph_OXA7VbaALHvvb2HxGgDeLsajchJmedognjO1I8i_vfx_C6f3lqLDBmvRwGqnRSDiku4W_OW-6svdAVkuME0AYRujLTO2PZRkUFtb/s1600/2and3RMP13.jpg" height="400" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Some of my new-ish units that will be on sale:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Daily-Language-4-Spring-Second-Grade-1684174" target="_blank">Daily Language 4 (Spring) Second Grade</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Daily-Language-4-Spring-Second-Grade-1684174" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpJ6fBZ-fozI_Jm8u3zE4wQXgav3owOtY6BR4PycP8qJxHHVMJq3pQcuac2DjjE_GetOQ0zfM4cvUwMe8SQq4ZA6mVwVMssbALtli5Ta3xoYV4rtZ3KJQdPLPMv29OElflItXuouU-5qq/s1600/2DLSpringPicture.jpg" height="400" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtWISpiSa6kJYjgfORpVqOwNmFUP-lLvfqAY7RKtpHV3Ci-zE7hMkS71dG2u9wJrFEA4ASvHowycW3eTtQ9Ggx4MYHIBAQDwGtEYwNZ1FNho-ErK60ezx7Q9aNo47M3Lg9oWM5HEzECD_/s1600/FavChapBooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtWISpiSa6kJYjgfORpVqOwNmFUP-lLvfqAY7RKtpHV3Ci-zE7hMkS71dG2u9wJrFEA4ASvHowycW3eTtQ9Ggx4MYHIBAQDwGtEYwNZ1FNho-ErK60ezx7Q9aNo47M3Lg9oWM5HEzECD_/s1600/FavChapBooks.jpg" height="640" width="508" /></a></div><br />I am so excited about this post. I LOVE reading. Picture books, novels, non-fiction, I get excited about it all. So today I wanted to talk about 10 (I know, how could I narrow it down to only 10?!) of my favorite chapter books for kids.<br /><br />When I was making this list, I was getting excited. That is the power books hold over me. Just glimpsing the cover of a book I haven't read in years is enough to bring back great memories. <br /><br />I have to preface this list by saying that it may seem completely unorganized and seemingly disconnected. There is no set age-range or theme, but rather I solely chose books that have somehow impacted me. These are books that have stayed with me since childhood or have somehow impacted my teaching. This list is a book of favorites - my favorites. I'm sure I've left out some masterpieces, but when I sat down to think, these are the 10 that popped into my mind. So without further ado, let's move on to the list!<br /><br />10) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BFG-Roald-Dahl/dp/0142410381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424646152&sr=8-1&keywords=bfg" target="_blank"><i>The BFG</i></a> by Roald Dahl<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BFG-Roald-Dahl/dp/0142410381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424646152&sr=8-1&keywords=bfg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDxvCulrL1zhhfolm08KM-oUJHFqskuBLRLgfxAeCfM5VdTIBjGAOvAtongmLEqGxEtPqaLYWSFuTJYrXJVp5-FzuNQzHe3tVspWNICE7G85Bc_sJVhFiJB2nyQlInOApMIWjzmItTRpp/s1600/chp2.jpg" height="320" width="209" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All books via <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Of course I had to start my list off with a Roald Dahl - you'll see that this will be a reoccurring theme! I first heard this book as a classroom read-aloud in third grade and have loved it ever since. The detail, the humour, the suspense, it is great.<br /><br />9) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mixed-up-Files-Mrs-Basil-Frankweiler/dp/1416949755/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424646053&sr=8-1&keywords=mixed+up+files" target="_blank">From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler</a></i> by E.L. Konigsburg<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mixed-up-Files-Mrs-Basil-Frankweiler/dp/1416949755/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424646053&sr=8-1&keywords=mixed+up+files" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xjiafpylDTtnDjHdDCvCOOp7Ga4L74czkqKlxc8pRV6oZjD3RzmGS6EE7g9oBh3pyS65g2HIB65X3JkyvGkjIlxPLTvuKVARptquqy57wP4nacDBciBfiagZrM1QqrhBkj4FEtgOvy3J/s1600/chp8.jpg" height="320" width="208" /></a></div><br /><br />Mystery, intrigue, and New York City, what more do you need?<br /><br />8) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763625299/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424646411&sr=1-1&keywords=tale+of+despereaux" target="_blank">The Tale of Despereaux</a></i> by Kate DiCamillo<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763625299/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424646411&sr=1-1&keywords=tale+of+despereaux" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMOsYfphGmWG7qULQfUDIVHbUHXLLl6I2Apa_A60fY3Xt2I5sISpH56F-wihiNDECNBWaYfwrReNHFt7K0bp6lAUrs_dFlNk8C8aHVMPEjRLkSALO7BgyHtAz7uNA52rIrsBmo-0VYxYL/s1600/Chp1.jpg" height="320" width="216" /></a></div><br />I love this book because it is the perfect first chapter book read-aloud for young readers. Plus, it's a really great story - who can't help but love that sweet, little Despereaux?<br /><br />7) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/0544336267/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645902&sr=8-1&keywords=the+giver" target="_blank">The Giver</a> </i>by Lois Lowry<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/0544336267/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645902&sr=8-1&keywords=the+giver" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDh9GxlCmrOC_oMyP_gTtFAXgGGro6luLiYlh8MhElCbvjabrBH843touzZPzbEkIewZFzz3QmFdcVNA1kWHyNG8AcbApc2kivK31trd5xAg4BheXI1Hg2j8qsq3Z9gyH_34YzA2d91iA/s1600/chp12.png" height="320" width="229" /></a></div><br />When I read this book in seventh grade, it was so different than other books I had previously read. The concept had a powerful impact on me then that still resonates to this day.<br /><br />6) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Harriet-Spy-Louise-Fitzhugh/dp/0440416795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645780&sr=8-1&keywords=harriet+the+spy" target="_blank">Harriet the Spy</a></i> by Louise Fitzhugh<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Harriet-Spy-Louise-Fitzhugh/dp/0440416795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645780&sr=8-1&keywords=harriet+the+spy" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LD9crp1pwRTSQAkyyDzrQS420GtUdnStQlIXoDFAQJyvNaCVQFdANxizopAKwav3HEvBHAgoYMroYQrGONde0-6V67UXFM61h8H4pby3tmbmbIvysADr_Al7youURzt7COwFpebzFgDS/s1600/chp7.jpg" height="320" width="218" /></a></div><br /><br />When I read this book, all I wanted to do was eat tomato sandwiches and carry a spy notebook. Love it.<br /><br />5) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/James-Giant-Peach-Roald-Dahl/dp/0142410365/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645534&sr=8-1&keywords=james+and+the+giant+peach" target="_blank">James and the Giant Peach</a></i> by Roald Dahl<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/James-Giant-Peach-Roald-Dahl/dp/0142410365/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645534&sr=8-1&keywords=james+and+the+giant+peach" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMdAmPKCq_rVHIAMOrcXdBa0msd-g5eipMHd7_ubdy2IKWvRvfJqsShJdOZ2QI5e0HAy4WzEQVeVt6QBGfnxR9Hp1gWLX-W425pIDkFu_OcrAFkOk1vWedpIIyc0NYpPbMNCQrIgYwrLj/s1600/chp3.jpg" height="320" width="208" /></a></div><br /><br />Another Roald Dahl. I'm sure I could have filled this entire list with his books but I limited myself to three. This one makes the list because it was the first novel read-aloud I heard while in school. One of my favorite teachers read it to my class in first grade and it sparked my interest in novels. Before that I had been a voracious reader, but I had only ever seen picture books for kids - I thought novels were limited to adults! The thought that there were novels - amazing, long, intricate stories - for kids, opened a new world of reading for me.<br /><br />4) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Breadwinner-Trilogy-Deborah-Ellis/dp/0888999593/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645128&sr=8-2&keywords=breadwinner" target="_blank">Number the Stars</a></i> by Lois Lowry<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Number-Stars-Lois-Lowry/dp/0547577095/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645363&sr=8-6&keywords=lois+lowry" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Z3V0NJOK530_t-FusL5ZGS3HKSWI-AgA30bnFYoScbOQ-NkvwOAUKqXM9qd-tSoMMs7jU7n6ZALehZxshkkbxO9KSunIJoTMKlCRzYXARy-YLCDk6zi6ki5j1cGEnkMOfzFMUallie2S/s1600/chp5.jpg" height="320" width="217" /></a></div><br /><br />This is another book that has stuck with me since childhood. Novels can be powerful way to introduce tough historical topics to students, and this novel does just that.<br /><br />3) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Breadwinner-Trilogy-Deborah-Ellis/dp/0888999593/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645128&sr=8-2&keywords=breadwinner" target="_blank">The Breadwinner Trilogy</a></i> by Deborah Ellis<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Breadwinner-Trilogy-Deborah-Ellis/dp/0888999593/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424645128&sr=8-2&keywords=breadwinner" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7B6j2euavKHev0PeMy9mCHk4owXT7b5mQLMyYAba2mX5zk_q_56yToOfVxP_NIGJsNo8FmeCbk7QGQiFgyyPfM8U6k5YjGb55IsVYWMM4Y9CJXM_vy3sECdz_5Ozgl2fww_fyQFoJ4nbs/s1600/chp11.png" height="320" width="226" /></a></div><br />This book came out when I was in university and by the time I started student teaching it was SO popular among students. The school library could not keep it on the shelves and boys and girls alike were devouring it. It brings current news and issues into the classroom and sends a powerful message.<br /><br />2) <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/J-K-Rowling-Potter-Philosophers/dp/B00IBOVR5E/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424645098&sr=1-2&keywords=harry+potter+philosophers+stone" target="_blank">The Harry Potter series</a> by J.K. Rowling<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/J-K-Rowling-Potter-Philosophers/dp/B00IBOVR5E/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424645098&sr=1-2&keywords=harry+potter+philosophers+stone" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4VuKAhHejkjflwYor_cg1gbP0mozYj8wszt0Q4eb6Wjy0BbeutuahDTxSB18WUa6bFAxMzWh2I0T704WwggwNC03HzixHr0kml2EuMfGRZWiN7HiW54OjModrPLgrRebn4Pk0QpM1uij/s1600/chp6.jpg" height="320" width="208" /></a></div><br />This series came out when I was a kid, but for some reason I didn't discover it until adulthood. I heard about it over and over again, but for some reason, I resisted reading it - big mistake! As soon as I picked up the first book, I couldn't put it down. It was a stay-up-until-2a.m. read for me and I continue to re-read the series all the time. I always feel that the hallmark of a great children's book is that adults love it too, and this series is a perfect example.<br /><br />1) <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Chocolate-Factory-Roald-Dahl/dp/0375815260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1424644762" target="_blank">Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</a></i> by Roald Dahl<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Chocolate-Factory-Roald-Dahl/dp/0375815260/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1424644762" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-4kERXvquc2hdfa0NBmXhlRIFOKIxpQ9sLtoMmk0_b-0msPMHwt6XqTCZOki4WJi3pYtuW-yk4apu1mzS6log3BKJLgoeZG1aSv6KvsBGNnm8_j6HGB2CMyFzejBQkgD6uchBQgQLRWv/s1600/chp4.jpg" height="320" width="211" /></a></div><br />Hands down, this is my favorite chapter book for kids. It's great as a class read-aloud, to inspire struggling readers or for students to re-read over and over again. This book has stuck with me since childhood. When I was in elementary school, as soon as my teacher finished reading it to the class, I immediately went to the local library and checked it out. I have read it countless times over the years and it will always hold a special place in my literary heart.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpy3Pv9J119J_g40_O3EAZRD7CqypCgvcej04Tqvg1VAp8kM7eFSQw1p3tVLn2e8rYQYZCKPqsU-7MGf1AIoNmD1F_4U_2SX_-j1BuDDZJ_iuHrMooU16x6Era6IqQe_l_ZvaDI-Tge0t/s1600/FavChapBooks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpy3Pv9J119J_g40_O3EAZRD7CqypCgvcej04Tqvg1VAp8kM7eFSQw1p3tVLn2e8rYQYZCKPqsU-7MGf1AIoNmD1F_4U_2SX_-j1BuDDZJ_iuHrMooU16x6Era6IqQe_l_ZvaDI-Tge0t/s1600/FavChapBooks2.jpg" height="640" width="520" /></a></div><br /><br />So those are my favorites, what are some of yours? Even as I was going through the list, I know I've left off a bunch, so I might have to make a 2.0 list!<br /><br />I've seen a lot of students that struggle with reading & responding to chapter books. If you're interested in something to help your students with their comprehension, I have a bunch of prinables just for that . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Printables-for-any-Chapter-Book-1190191" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNrzssAzCYj3zXdhbHAp6J0KTEtvzOzxg9GE9_XlK1gJRETZN_8CyR5SZiVo9QtlEPsYfh18exDGg8z3FYf1iEcigBs5YY4Wl_gozk5zwKe9Zsu6H-r3Ot4_0aqMUkiw34Udb9AcCBTvO/s1600/FavChapBooks3.png" height="640" width="564" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Printables-for-any-Chapter-Book-1190191" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlW-xvRps7qGZJ0Qv6NWoDcc_nFqL6ewXPrgR9UR13Q4CCz8sNYTnbf5Qa_aEjYU1J981ocdy42Lmho1jQvmiumKMXOKnjniqtq4tvhCdeqC5_gtxN9Jve9-PkmvwspqHBxg0uxuNWOeEi/s1600/FavChapBooks4.png" height="640" width="578" /></a></div><br />You can click {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Printables-for-any-Chapter-Book-1190191" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or the above pictures if you'd like a closer look.<br /><br />If you're interested in similar printables designed for use with picture books, you can check out a blog post I wrote {<a href="http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2014/03/making-predictions-with-picture-books.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} about using picture books to make predictions.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfW3NvPMoK6B4v3iF_zaiZ3OS6K7rDT78P6KCxYG5b5tmmBYS0P0EaUBV3thm69Wchg24B_XZzSFMy9wFtcXoB2i4psMUnGShWTCLO2rVaV1tIcxa-pjaDvlWFQbvnFxfudAN1q7_p1Yv/s1600/LovetoLearnSignature1.png" height="86" width="200" /></a></div><br />Love to Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865748204677184917noreply@blogger.com0