tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59326259012986197892024-03-05T10:32:55.001-05:00Creating the Life teach. create. love life. Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-88185896475043609382021-10-30T11:17:00.000-04:002021-10-30T11:17:04.728-04:0030 things my 30's taught me<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBYt5NNHGbMByChQRYFIrbxzfNga5oWoxx9RIL1-aKlDxOsRqDyI5qNKnjMFm9LcH7Fo7K2Lk8pTTaBcXdFsjOPJmfq4oWZZ2q9ajwnaLGjGGDRLHcYQH4oJoxUPG0PFpt-gJDG2I0mw/s2044/86F78796-E9EE-4AD1-8A84-F7D67F94CB13.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="930" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBYt5NNHGbMByChQRYFIrbxzfNga5oWoxx9RIL1-aKlDxOsRqDyI5qNKnjMFm9LcH7Fo7K2Lk8pTTaBcXdFsjOPJmfq4oWZZ2q9ajwnaLGjGGDRLHcYQH4oJoxUPG0PFpt-gJDG2I0mw/w292-h640/86F78796-E9EE-4AD1-8A84-F7D67F94CB13.jpeg" width="292" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THIS IS 40!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>A<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">s the sun sets and I blow out the candles to my 30s, I’ve come to the conclusion that something beautiful comes from this decade of life.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">An awakening. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">A birth of your true self seems to come. You come to an age where you realize other people’s opinions don’t matter and you bloom into the person you were meant to be.</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">So here’s my list of advice that my 30s taught me:</p>
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<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">It’s okay to stand up for yourself. It doesn’t make you a bitch. It shows you respect yourself</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">4 quarters > 100 pennies. A small group of friends is wayyyy better</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Set boundaries. </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Love your body</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Love yourself. Comparison is truly the thief of joy!</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Laugh. Often. And until it hurts</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Don’t take everything too seriously </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Travel</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Find perspective </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Trust your gut</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Compliment strangers- put smiles on faces</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Call that person.</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Enjoy the moment</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The things that seem hard now… will be a blip later</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Enjoy time with yourself. </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Shine. </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Take care of yourself. Inside and out. You only have this one body and life.</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Wear sunscreen and moisturizer </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Be yourself</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Put the credit card down.</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Read</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Take naps</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Be a kind human</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Don’t be selfish </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Mental health is important </li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Take days off and remember it’s just a job</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Growth comes from failure</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Say no</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Ditch the toxic people</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Be true to your moral and ethical compass</li></ol>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Don’t be mistaken. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This is a journey. Not a race. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">There is no finish line. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">It will be messy. You will cry. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">But you will also smile. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You will laugh. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You will love. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You will bloom. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You are embarking on a beautiful new beginning to your true self. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Enjoy the ride. </p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-31834526418904705922021-07-27T22:21:00.000-04:002021-07-27T22:21:02.161-04:00teacher tip- THE BEST dry erase erasers<p><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;">I know, I know. You’ve heard that these are the best thing since slice bread for those dry erase boards.</span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8Pbfp6nPLteyjDa89t0oU5xw4y05l0gqt7KFoz1WcSBfnQsStFt9awJM97qAGZbSeNw8s9Llz86Av5vLKwBDMeanG7ftxMzLwdlm74eCNlP09JoPvjTjQIEeGvwk8nc8gg568_dPw3Y/s2048/19897C13-B59C-4AE7-A436-5CBE0765824F.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8Pbfp6nPLteyjDa89t0oU5xw4y05l0gqt7KFoz1WcSBfnQsStFt9awJM97qAGZbSeNw8s9Llz86Av5vLKwBDMeanG7ftxMzLwdlm74eCNlP09JoPvjTjQIEeGvwk8nc8gg568_dPw3Y/w640-h640/19897C13-B59C-4AE7-A436-5CBE0765824F.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;">But what if I told you, you were wrong?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;">What if I told you there is something better out there and will last you YEARS!?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;">These! These are where it’s at, my teacher friends! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wG4auOxdZQmtevnyqBgMR2g0z1H_YtCGd5DKsos-TbkFlGx067eYFkZQLfXCpJ1N9ThLdjBf8lbbJ9qesebIy2PKXsvzdH4tUcU5STb-GJ3_e1mBEXChwuxhxb31DeC7Bsx1oNHf_7Y/s2048/787D58D3-7922-450A-9AB5-71A7A6BC9385.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wG4auOxdZQmtevnyqBgMR2g0z1H_YtCGd5DKsos-TbkFlGx067eYFkZQLfXCpJ1N9ThLdjBf8lbbJ9qesebIy2PKXsvzdH4tUcU5STb-GJ3_e1mBEXChwuxhxb31DeC7Bsx1oNHf_7Y/w480-h640/787D58D3-7922-450A-9AB5-71A7A6BC9385.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 13pt;">These microfiber ‘dusters’ are 1000x’s better and will have you tossing those make up pads in the trash like I did. </span>Still a Dollar Tree find so cost effective, but they actually work and will last you years!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWl0QWr8WZlCw-vEkiDO9K8-qMkuxBSxSQObceuAoQoTAgLbUTjhcfNFfFz1QyWQAyckcGXKpYlBDhygmAMxivJDLC9uspxIKhJDR66rh7Xsz7Chfh7_w5ZFZmDwjTA7QHkL7LiQmnqk/s2048/45CB2648-DB81-495C-8B5B-12EF9DDE0406.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWl0QWr8WZlCw-vEkiDO9K8-qMkuxBSxSQObceuAoQoTAgLbUTjhcfNFfFz1QyWQAyckcGXKpYlBDhygmAMxivJDLC9uspxIKhJDR66rh7Xsz7Chfh7_w5ZFZmDwjTA7QHkL7LiQmnqk/w640-h640/45CB2648-DB81-495C-8B5B-12EF9DDE0406.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Simply remove and toss the handle part of the duster and give each of your students (or they can share) a microfiber eraser. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">💙They are bigger so it becomes quicker and easier to erase. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">💙They are soft so they don’t scratch your boards. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">💙And they are washable! I take mine home at the end of every year and toss them in the wash. My class set has been going strong for 3 years now! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQksQP8EGrTUrZ098QXwe9YKw4lweXrKe3VoE1fGBzRuUNM-Y98NaNBj5NuzPVADlG2zamcNj5-kTDObZkRI74ITjymHq5_o76JMYsQT-JrkVJHVbVFP9fDdN4YXKcUNy0FU8EssKvFts/s2048/EB44F152-FA78-40EC-BE40-DA4B30C82946.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQksQP8EGrTUrZ098QXwe9YKw4lweXrKe3VoE1fGBzRuUNM-Y98NaNBj5NuzPVADlG2zamcNj5-kTDObZkRI74ITjymHq5_o76JMYsQT-JrkVJHVbVFP9fDdN4YXKcUNy0FU8EssKvFts/w640-h640/EB44F152-FA78-40EC-BE40-DA4B30C82946.heic" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">So, if you are looking for something to upgrade in your classroom this year…. I dare you to toss those make-up pads and give these a try! You won’t regret it!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='356' height='296' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwgNmQ6hvyos5-FAt5wXx2OvAmTJQqnHQyJr7w7HGN6N4V49rAsOgw3W7DBIMr2_Tb-Iwvh3gsfFzajK-eLgg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">teach. create. love life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-52284551477162190472021-07-25T22:02:00.001-04:002021-07-25T22:02:39.921-04:00Paper Flower Classroom Decor How-To<div class="separator"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; margin-top: 0in;">These flowers are a showstopper for very little money! Whether for your classroom decor, nursery, or a party- with a little time and effort, you can create these beauties that will last years!</p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2NXsGSXoL63wzSEjzfBvwmxMtKFLaLtUPiAI0WyYld6o3DaobhHibT7nm7P2viWUwIyyK-3gVzHd_HeOpCxXtZ6PUPdjWZTyGkC28gRrhRUG42ZzhEFyUTiKxag7vF2SbX_pO64q2Rw/s2048/DABB3858-2208-4D07-B037-2CE2FF97F3A9.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2NXsGSXoL63wzSEjzfBvwmxMtKFLaLtUPiAI0WyYld6o3DaobhHibT7nm7P2viWUwIyyK-3gVzHd_HeOpCxXtZ6PUPdjWZTyGkC28gRrhRUG42ZzhEFyUTiKxag7vF2SbX_pO64q2Rw/w640-h480/DABB3858-2208-4D07-B037-2CE2FF97F3A9.heic" width="640" /></a></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJVChXOz27srPVRaQi-Yj63G4EFoPQ7T_n1QpOwdx1elRrOP4VjuYUP3K_R4Im3vajO6uxDEoIpXoTQBoP-TAR5JXNEz7NhR4xGjEFC-05CSCiX5oFK-GJ2Pbb_USQwDHAVEGXNMziFY/s2048/61E47DD7-F1B6-4FD8-8A3C-98473DCE9219.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJVChXOz27srPVRaQi-Yj63G4EFoPQ7T_n1QpOwdx1elRrOP4VjuYUP3K_R4Im3vajO6uxDEoIpXoTQBoP-TAR5JXNEz7NhR4xGjEFC-05CSCiX5oFK-GJ2Pbb_USQwDHAVEGXNMziFY/w640-h480/61E47DD7-F1B6-4FD8-8A3C-98473DCE9219.jpeg" width="640" /></a></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Now, I am not the first to ever write a post on these (in fact I am going to direct you to someone else’s site for the template), but I get tons of questions and requests about them every year I post my classroom décor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnkKhJIJyTUtEQhWC_f6q6VwH7fXFKMT036RXWip0O4ZISiRCuMqcWgKEV7M4l26zYSbYzszE8pwA09vEtIUUGfbYqOEexXnECfLAEyFwfDKSZvF_trtIQJE9RhnpcKpHBvGRgIckTus/s2048/3384F53E-286A-40DC-A969-72C6BF6865A7.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnkKhJIJyTUtEQhWC_f6q6VwH7fXFKMT036RXWip0O4ZISiRCuMqcWgKEV7M4l26zYSbYzszE8pwA09vEtIUUGfbYqOEexXnECfLAEyFwfDKSZvF_trtIQJE9RhnpcKpHBvGRgIckTus/w640-h480/3384F53E-286A-40DC-A969-72C6BF6865A7.heic" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">The first thing you will want to do is find a template. There are hundreds of them out there if you just Google ‘paper flower template’. <a href="https://ginaccreates.com/free-svg-printable-paper-flower-template/" target="_blank">I prefer this one.</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Once you find your template, you can do one of two things.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">If you are talented at using your Cricut you can use the files to cut that way. If you are old school like me- start tracing and cutting!<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHv5kRAHxi-6bQHGjoc6-v5gJenveKivEy8rqnqTSMJcaYCuNEpTctjlYhgK3B35VN60HqfgYupBjjrSwAz7da_lJ7w7C2R8PSKxgCpdZmSBJ5I-YK5AFGcsb5dXyoWsdKHSlJpIX6q_4/s2048/93DAFAAD-B8AD-4743-A17F-8755357EA985_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHv5kRAHxi-6bQHGjoc6-v5gJenveKivEy8rqnqTSMJcaYCuNEpTctjlYhgK3B35VN60HqfgYupBjjrSwAz7da_lJ7w7C2R8PSKxgCpdZmSBJ5I-YK5AFGcsb5dXyoWsdKHSlJpIX6q_4/w640-h640/93DAFAAD-B8AD-4743-A17F-8755357EA985_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">The number of petals you will need will depend on the size of the flower you want. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">After you have all pieces cut out, you will want to roll the edges of the petals to give them personality. I use a marker or pencil to do this. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6dWoBCNgZ5o38AoalO2IFWtxd4J8I7L7E6fqVMvZ56myUhBaRTQDLl7lWvjtmxsoPJsH-v6MN9UvYTvpiMv-Jjb4_tLy-ofIJVGut33pTeO0Q_8PpIgxokXbdAhvhyphenhyphenbkqfQl-5z8TiE/s2048/88F7CAEE-9EB1-46F0-BC3D-16EF2CA0B3E4.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6dWoBCNgZ5o38AoalO2IFWtxd4J8I7L7E6fqVMvZ56myUhBaRTQDLl7lWvjtmxsoPJsH-v6MN9UvYTvpiMv-Jjb4_tLy-ofIJVGut33pTeO0Q_8PpIgxokXbdAhvhyphenhyphenbkqfQl-5z8TiE/w480-h640/88F7CAEE-9EB1-46F0-BC3D-16EF2CA0B3E4.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidubqp0u47bRtPzh0_KTPxtks_ge6R2gR-g-Rjx8ht-mnsCj3BrEP29bqb73XbLZmg-s_d0RBGx4oDkOSePRvoCgN0LsVrVKVwFOsMgu-HFMOEuS42DZ3hiHXbJYMcjZR_2eC2ma8QOY0/s2048/F1B4E4B9-6273-4220-AF7F-E94C0BD44C6D.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidubqp0u47bRtPzh0_KTPxtks_ge6R2gR-g-Rjx8ht-mnsCj3BrEP29bqb73XbLZmg-s_d0RBGx4oDkOSePRvoCgN0LsVrVKVwFOsMgu-HFMOEuS42DZ3hiHXbJYMcjZR_2eC2ma8QOY0/w480-h640/F1B4E4B9-6273-4220-AF7F-E94C0BD44C6D.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveTU1h7Wa8Tb1Cheq4qXYXsaEjpyv_lX-lj9WGy6oEHysjxDX6crGBGAuo8j6vcwS7I-Y9KMMrJ6ckI5oTp0f8EWHEPyGFjXOp6zME6PceJuna2a1y3Jhzp-TpbA_v5tglLpAKJFlG3g/s2048/F655655B-B26F-40F5-81CA-85AB32941804.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveTU1h7Wa8Tb1Cheq4qXYXsaEjpyv_lX-lj9WGy6oEHysjxDX6crGBGAuo8j6vcwS7I-Y9KMMrJ6ckI5oTp0f8EWHEPyGFjXOp6zME6PceJuna2a1y3Jhzp-TpbA_v5tglLpAKJFlG3g/w480-h640/F655655B-B26F-40F5-81CA-85AB32941804.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">You will also need a small circle to attach the flower petals to. I usually just trace a cereal bowl. (I’m telling you there is nothing high tech or difficult here!)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_GkEOOg-ZlQUyYaypFqlLe_066JIiZEO65LcNLMNw2ipXrwd5m7SZGgHpZv9EFRIaX4iT9bVciyMU46kIDJJXvDa2zihGUQIK6IBKTeryumlZrIYc8cld3zO3Pdvp11y-F3ejxFSl18/s2048/207523D3-A4C3-4C65-9CAF-7751571E1228_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_GkEOOg-ZlQUyYaypFqlLe_066JIiZEO65LcNLMNw2ipXrwd5m7SZGgHpZv9EFRIaX4iT9bVciyMU46kIDJJXvDa2zihGUQIK6IBKTeryumlZrIYc8cld3zO3Pdvp11y-F3ejxFSl18/w640-h640/207523D3-A4C3-4C65-9CAF-7751571E1228_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Next you are going to fold the bottom of the petal where you will be gluing it to the center. After you fold it, you are going to want to put a 1.5 inch slit at the bottom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHdlXXg_g3aWB_x-sc54ekB8tq9_uihaVlp_IwPFaxjdNB2CgeTVo_yMBkiGbP4QCpeVMnk6gyuYnzU-Xp2utAk2bRL2PQr2t23EdJCi0zvQQCrFyP6RmUH6WoAyzz4FelEonM0uBBto/s2048/80C2445C-23E5-4032-8F1A-1F0CF48A77C4_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHdlXXg_g3aWB_x-sc54ekB8tq9_uihaVlp_IwPFaxjdNB2CgeTVo_yMBkiGbP4QCpeVMnk6gyuYnzU-Xp2utAk2bRL2PQr2t23EdJCi0zvQQCrFyP6RmUH6WoAyzz4FelEonM0uBBto/w640-h640/80C2445C-23E5-4032-8F1A-1F0CF48A77C4_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hKU9SUYmnIh8ahqwGVECMSgoQGw5SVnW-pr81KvTII0n_kMl_p5Yr6ebo67dYau3IG-mcwu2jQjdMJdbXg3N7jbQE7qvxPIvLlO2rKEu0qn5LxB8Y0TCN4LWEMo5R0LR-xbhKcA8-z8/s2048/319AAE2A-F8D7-48B0-850A-0E5278B0B097_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hKU9SUYmnIh8ahqwGVECMSgoQGw5SVnW-pr81KvTII0n_kMl_p5Yr6ebo67dYau3IG-mcwu2jQjdMJdbXg3N7jbQE7qvxPIvLlO2rKEu0qn5LxB8Y0TCN4LWEMo5R0LR-xbhKcA8-z8/w640-h640/319AAE2A-F8D7-48B0-850A-0E5278B0B097_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Now it’s time to start gluing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">First you are going to slightly overlap the pieces you created with that cut.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaQkrHrYDTiBhLph2yBCl3Hj_kB3aVnujsSTzWI8rXUdAnRwZXR47bQHYac5j8x3U-rX99XVX4vJ0MS72-KFO5ekPA4fhcTkIRNVzMRW45_t7n0WFxrcY3mIlrnTZNknnTiluP16pBsE/s2048/D8D376DE-5444-44E8-BBC1-6A004FE1A42C_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaQkrHrYDTiBhLph2yBCl3Hj_kB3aVnujsSTzWI8rXUdAnRwZXR47bQHYac5j8x3U-rX99XVX4vJ0MS72-KFO5ekPA4fhcTkIRNVzMRW45_t7n0WFxrcY3mIlrnTZNknnTiluP16pBsE/w640-h640/D8D376DE-5444-44E8-BBC1-6A004FE1A42C_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Then you will place glue on the back of the petal (the bottom part you folded) and attach to the circle. You will place them next to one another, you can even slightly overlap them if you’d like. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Once all the largest petals are placed, you will move to the next layer with the next largest size petal. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Continue this process until all petals are glued on. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Now to finish. There are several types of centers you can create (again let Google be your friend). I like to utilize a frilly-type center. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">To create this, you will cut an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper in half vertically. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpoMycO1ZCCpbNx8HOeRFR6Z-wtuPCMWVOm1wspxKspKWuOohKYGmIKpRsUPWi0mgKX4vmycEWd_PbPAZQXU5tIBZKVF_aLmrJ6kNE5-f-5OSssdCXg14pMsWxKKumJ-qQaBcoMPnXRc/s2048/B26EFECC-1F2C-4616-818C-57605E905D20_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpoMycO1ZCCpbNx8HOeRFR6Z-wtuPCMWVOm1wspxKspKWuOohKYGmIKpRsUPWi0mgKX4vmycEWd_PbPAZQXU5tIBZKVF_aLmrJ6kNE5-f-5OSssdCXg14pMsWxKKumJ-qQaBcoMPnXRc/w640-h640/B26EFECC-1F2C-4616-818C-57605E905D20_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Take one piece and fold it in half like so. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Now, cut slits (starting with the open edge) down the whole thing but be careful so you don’t go all the way through. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKN8jDCpurqGdy2RkbGC9uxdiBjnu2FFz3rU_ShdxyFP38qC7UhjGJu5BYu7eH9OnmSRZeVKTrThciJYI-rUXGDV-MDQmrJ_6DWh8qpXx9JciBSJuBE7HZ3248HJGSCeR7R951RUEz6_k/s2048/DEBCC4D2-FCFA-4361-AF53-6B46B2E58109_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKN8jDCpurqGdy2RkbGC9uxdiBjnu2FFz3rU_ShdxyFP38qC7UhjGJu5BYu7eH9OnmSRZeVKTrThciJYI-rUXGDV-MDQmrJ_6DWh8qpXx9JciBSJuBE7HZ3248HJGSCeR7R951RUEz6_k/w640-h640/DEBCC4D2-FCFA-4361-AF53-6B46B2E58109_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Keeping it folded, roll it up. You may need a couple of them to make it big enough. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG4s59dAGz-NZs5IrgI6BN9__-YVUBfvXA9lwxyA8crImIyG_1hGMRi1mCYzjGm-fsO5EP30wCLAodwwbEr8tDgnmuke9d4eHuMxGAtl0rXm4vWfLqrf3zIJkT2o2S7B1e3u3OThj5tg/s2048/5CC9539B-9490-4FB8-BD0A-1683B4F4E836_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG4s59dAGz-NZs5IrgI6BN9__-YVUBfvXA9lwxyA8crImIyG_1hGMRi1mCYzjGm-fsO5EP30wCLAodwwbEr8tDgnmuke9d4eHuMxGAtl0rXm4vWfLqrf3zIJkT2o2S7B1e3u3OThj5tg/w640-h640/5CC9539B-9490-4FB8-BD0A-1683B4F4E836_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqh4KkdiJ3l_Nmp8Quh5rxqzV3uSD-5hfkfwUwa9fcf1owdAVXya3febSAFWZRbn09N1tdphlowl2ka5rfnL0PGzSyq5QYhWLYwpj7Rj3fWvCFf0FAEwdhTmysNzEDLsGPZ1dAvKTl1sA/s2048/DEB3E5C5-BB0D-49B5-AA9C-BF58043C993E_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqh4KkdiJ3l_Nmp8Quh5rxqzV3uSD-5hfkfwUwa9fcf1owdAVXya3febSAFWZRbn09N1tdphlowl2ka5rfnL0PGzSyq5QYhWLYwpj7Rj3fWvCFf0FAEwdhTmysNzEDLsGPZ1dAvKTl1sA/w640-h640/DEB3E5C5-BB0D-49B5-AA9C-BF58043C993E_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /> And glue them to the center. <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Now you’ve got one of the most beautiful flowers to decorate your classroom with.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Mix your sizes, choose your favorite colors, and create a show stopping backdrop!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHwONfMaYMWdlB3naUM8d-HFkuvDFuCj_MKlA2mfOcb4UbJCp7sMTJghSqodv5Gz4ud2RKhbkrl4c8ebrgi0IRwUajuZyuBukYRgSd3F73So5MUOK_p5c8hICZYTHle5Ytk90sE-tyls/s2048/C8C6F4B3-A784-4EB6-B77C-1B66D8307C50_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHwONfMaYMWdlB3naUM8d-HFkuvDFuCj_MKlA2mfOcb4UbJCp7sMTJghSqodv5Gz4ud2RKhbkrl4c8ebrgi0IRwUajuZyuBukYRgSd3F73So5MUOK_p5c8hICZYTHle5Ytk90sE-tyls/w640-h480/C8C6F4B3-A784-4EB6-B77C-1B66D8307C50_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">teach. create. love life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Jenny</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-46958630622339140042021-01-21T22:43:00.001-05:002021-01-21T22:43:45.427-05:00emergency bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVI47CGFQ0T0XuI1t73ii0KTmHuOoBPpfkLg1jlsE-G4nak0OZ6eCj_J4l7Sz54wBQpi9HqBKy_zj0LFt2iuY23pc1vRV-BCWC69o_5sWYZ_moui6-ultrZ9fomhi10ASC-RTncB4Gg4I/s1472/E1194945-38BC-47B1-8272-B8C3CC36B84F.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVI47CGFQ0T0XuI1t73ii0KTmHuOoBPpfkLg1jlsE-G4nak0OZ6eCj_J4l7Sz54wBQpi9HqBKy_zj0LFt2iuY23pc1vRV-BCWC69o_5sWYZ_moui6-ultrZ9fomhi10ASC-RTncB4Gg4I/w360-h640/E1194945-38BC-47B1-8272-B8C3CC36B84F.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br />Have you ever gotten to work and begin to question whether you applied deodorant that morning? Well, that was definitely me <span face="Calibri, sans-serif">this week! But I didn't have to worry for long...</span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXv5Q4c7I094PE2VBMqFSzDh8FiKzdBz9w1IzVdyOVwv2WaGwmly2f9qV6sMIpy7ct4mT7BaSx0KmPzXM1HvTjvxcn1CcYPa2u9FizMqMNetMVju9KyEUZqp5l4BHtA8zgSynEFeeOWc/s2048/666F5B67-C1FF-444B-ACC1-B72C483C031D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXv5Q4c7I094PE2VBMqFSzDh8FiKzdBz9w1IzVdyOVwv2WaGwmly2f9qV6sMIpy7ct4mT7BaSx0KmPzXM1HvTjvxcn1CcYPa2u9FizMqMNetMVju9KyEUZqp5l4BHtA8zgSynEFeeOWc/w640-h640/666F5B67-C1FF-444B-ACC1-B72C483C031D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">If you are a teacher, then this is a must have for your classroom!</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Inside my desk drawer you will find an emergency bag. This simple little bag has come in handy several times over the years (or just this week) and is always one of the first things I put together at the start of the year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">What you fill this magical bag is up to you, but here is a peak into mine…. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZgZioq9ZHMLyc3xPcSSd6SibTQilHcOgr8z3TEI8vkYYeWJytbhNTTUtjSecb5h8U52swNnYwpARrqV75e4EKgS0FxJevkC0NUlsS4ySy1aL6eCEiH3mSL130tLDUK_AIwE0qqfXZLE/s2048/1F460150-C00C-4B02-8F01-D7AF730EA58E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZgZioq9ZHMLyc3xPcSSd6SibTQilHcOgr8z3TEI8vkYYeWJytbhNTTUtjSecb5h8U52swNnYwpARrqV75e4EKgS0FxJevkC0NUlsS4ySy1aL6eCEiH3mSL130tLDUK_AIwE0qqfXZLE/w640-h640/1F460150-C00C-4B02-8F01-D7AF730EA58E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Deodorant</b>- for whether you forget to apply in the morning rush, or you need a refresher after recess.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Advil</b>- self-explanatory… especially this year!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Hairspray and Hairbrush</b>- picture day, meeting, windy day, a case of lice…. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Hair Ties- bad hair day, bad day, mask making you hot?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Safety Pins</b>- I cannot tell you how many times students and coworkers have needed these over the years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Mouth Wash and Dental Floss</b>- freshen up after that lunch break or before a meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Chapstick/Lotion</b>- Winter weather? Too much hand sanitizer or washing?</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Money</b>- snack or soda machine emergency <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Band-Aids</b>- hang nail, papercut, or uncomfortable shoes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Not pictured- feminine products 😉<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">The key is to also remember to refill when you have used something, so you don’t find yourself stuck. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">**AND if you are a Teacher Mom with your child with you at school....learn from me this week with Red2 having some dental pain! Add some children's Tylenol and allergy meds to your bag as well.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Do you have an emergency kit in your classroom? What is a must have in your bag?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>teach. create. love life.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-37537476164785200732020-07-31T17:22:00.004-04:002020-07-31T17:22:56.613-04:00returning safely to the classroom during covid-19: masks and movement <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Welcome to week 2 of our discussion on how to return safely to the classroom during Covid-19.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">While I know many of us are starting the year virtually, some of us are facing the reality and fears of face-to-face. My goal through this series is to help other’s find solutions to problems- sometimes through simply asking questions to help you think through what will work in your rooms. Please remember I am NOT an expert on Covid-19 or on teaching during a pandemic. Your own school, administration, district, etc. needs to be the primary source to guide you in making decisions that keep you and your students safe. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVXfv_Urm3-gMs2ZZixRp2GAK1cgbgFxEEonBDR6m7eWKfrQnIjMXAsNtMRVuP6pBhwfkjdWp5ltYHxMib5jV2DCwy7HCm4vrbfRGaOCIi_YjcenjZk_Gs7R7_8xtZf8iSRQ-0-_valc/s2048/AdobeStock_359436098.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVXfv_Urm3-gMs2ZZixRp2GAK1cgbgFxEEonBDR6m7eWKfrQnIjMXAsNtMRVuP6pBhwfkjdWp5ltYHxMib5jV2DCwy7HCm4vrbfRGaOCIi_YjcenjZk_Gs7R7_8xtZf8iSRQ-0-_valc/s640/AdobeStock_359436098.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i>This week we will focus on masks and movement within the classroom.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Masks:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>- Where do we store them? / How do they keep track of them? / What about lunch time?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>- The BEST answer I have come across for this, and is actually quite simple, is the use of lanyards! In a lot of schools today students are already wearing a lanyard daily as they have to have a student ID. When students are not using their masks (maybe they are at their seats, have shifted to a shield, or are at lunch) they simply fold them in half and use the earpieces to clip them on. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi561PZT9pyQIh4rWc_mF_qFM_5BX8EcykwS86FwxBya_E6VpkGogAdCNcqPHa_cSxJ-hf0MM6O7yPGBDvKwosFLJBawrMib1VzMSBXqoYiCXSJTmjAQqcM2fDRs1ZyETO5m3niiKyD5D4/s2048/4701A472-5EDE-44E1-BC07-60135DD15650_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi561PZT9pyQIh4rWc_mF_qFM_5BX8EcykwS86FwxBya_E6VpkGogAdCNcqPHa_cSxJ-hf0MM6O7yPGBDvKwosFLJBawrMib1VzMSBXqoYiCXSJTmjAQqcM2fDRs1ZyETO5m3niiKyD5D4/w480-h640/4701A472-5EDE-44E1-BC07-60135DD15650_1_201_a.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">I would also suggest adding a simple and small element to this idea. If you have been teaching for any amount of time (especially at the elementary level) then you have probably experienced the child that comes back from lunch wearing their entire meal or milk carton. Now picture the mask attached to the lanyard….it has now become a napkin or is soaking wet. Or, it’s just hanging there rubbing and touching all dirty surfaces. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Simply add a small sandwich bag to the lanyard and they can place the mask in there to keep it dry and clean. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFGuznNjn7DpXmCGIHoOEKY0TjlHHM5EvvNkXGR2qJBH20ODPrMjw3EDpt4VHfzGjMYHXuk_N36JJAOB_pTfFTvB-Qzy8RBCbRSIpQnnmQeWD0rV5S9fqb3PrM86Yv5vkpfafJgt5Zng/s2048/43826595-8598-4394-8C27-3419FEA16325.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFGuznNjn7DpXmCGIHoOEKY0TjlHHM5EvvNkXGR2qJBH20ODPrMjw3EDpt4VHfzGjMYHXuk_N36JJAOB_pTfFTvB-Qzy8RBCbRSIpQnnmQeWD0rV5S9fqb3PrM86Yv5vkpfafJgt5Zng/s640/43826595-8598-4394-8C27-3419FEA16325.jpeg" /></a></div><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">To make mine, I added a small piece of duct tape to the corner so it would reinforce the plastic and it wouldn’t rip as easily. I then hole punched it and hooked it to the lanyard. I opted for the slide to seal bags so it would be easier for younger kids to use. Names are also visibly displayed so there is no mixing up masks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">At the end of the day, I would suggest having the students keep the lanyards at school. This will ensure that they aren’t going home to add germs or get lost. The students will (more than likely) be wearing their masks out for dismissal, so you won’t need to worry about them needing to clip to the lanyards. When storing them in the classroom I would suggest utilizing their toolbox or having clips (spread decently apart from one another) to hang them from.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDNzds6ntQ2MMWlnS-kmV5hylkCpyhu95RZ3MiZAzQB-aqwWsQ3umbLgEortiNaVy_AplUlo1PEwob9b4Y8D2oh4SmdtYDZQj7AduJ-TPfTTeo1HA32LI_kH2oWIGOa8hkQDEdkBxuVY/s2048/77CF4448-F8EF-4F9C-AE2A-27FACFB48A37.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDNzds6ntQ2MMWlnS-kmV5hylkCpyhu95RZ3MiZAzQB-aqwWsQ3umbLgEortiNaVy_AplUlo1PEwob9b4Y8D2oh4SmdtYDZQj7AduJ-TPfTTeo1HA32LI_kH2oWIGOa8hkQDEdkBxuVY/s640/77CF4448-F8EF-4F9C-AE2A-27FACFB48A37.jpeg" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>: Students aren’t wearing their masks correctly or taking them off correctly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>: As with the start of every year, and more than ever with this year, teaching procedures is going to be a must! You will need to teach them the correct and incorrect ways to wear (modeling this will be great fun) and how to fold their masks in half so the clean side is facing in. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Movement: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>- Entering/Leaving Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>- This is going to have to be well planned/rehearsed/explained event. This is also going to take longer than in previous years. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">When I think about this, I picture a scene from a wedding. The wedding planner is at the door of the church and when a bridesmaid gets to a certain point, they tell the next one to go. You are basically going to have to become the wedding planner for when entering the room. And more than likely, it will be that the students need to enter and go directly to their seats until you can come in and monitor further movements. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>- Restroom and Drinks<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>- If they have taken their masks off, they will need to put them back on before any movement. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Restrooms will probably remain a very similar procedure as in previous years. If you don’t have a restroom in your room, you will need to think about how many you send out at a time and making sure you have sanitizer for when they reenter (because we know how handwashing goes at school). If you do a group bathroom break you will need to think about spacing while waiting and sending in fewer kids at a time. Again, following up with sanitizer maybe a good idea. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Drinks however are another situation. Kids really need to be bringing bottles from home, and if they need more throughout the day they can fill the bottle. Drinking from a fountain needs to be off limits unless you are able to greatly sanitize after each use. So maybe think about getting some plastic cups (or extra bottles of water) that you can have on standby if someone forgets theirs for the day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>- Lining up<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>- This year, having a number/line order will be key! This is a way to reduce the number of contacts students have and can help with contact tracing. I suggest having marks on your floor (tape or other such things) so kids know where to stand. When not in the classroom, teach students how to place their arms in front of them to make sure they have a good 2-3 feet between each other.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYf5aPbzgFYRhcK-dzGVi1feHsrujPzIQiRPRk5nLSM3DQy6d1VbAqOaCyEMwz_TiUk9IMzPXtBZMK0Esge-8uwFUsN8zT2c8WB20svkLgJkIB8R4f-90bdGbZY9teeZ7rPvPcMy7Ms4/s500/4A7455F5-A517-4E06-8838-2920699D85F4.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYf5aPbzgFYRhcK-dzGVi1feHsrujPzIQiRPRk5nLSM3DQy6d1VbAqOaCyEMwz_TiUk9IMzPXtBZMK0Esge-8uwFUsN8zT2c8WB20svkLgJkIB8R4f-90bdGbZY9teeZ7rPvPcMy7Ms4/w469-h625/4A7455F5-A517-4E06-8838-2920699D85F4.jpeg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Most of these are dry erase and you can write their numbers on them to help.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPQMoM-E3xUYj-KcbV_lCHTln6IdTKAwd0FuGSD-DqaBNnhVh_8HjUTyKw3pLQfMfBpE7VPeF1lw4ZDo66lwrfvJt5R9QtGc4VmiThaGwO8EjfDhny_YGp6SglMmeegYQDWM3-K1khS4/s385/F5FF54DA-C100-477C-8F33-93EDE9EBB799.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="372" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPQMoM-E3xUYj-KcbV_lCHTln6IdTKAwd0FuGSD-DqaBNnhVh_8HjUTyKw3pLQfMfBpE7VPeF1lw4ZDo66lwrfvJt5R9QtGc4VmiThaGwO8EjfDhny_YGp6SglMmeegYQDWM3-K1khS4/w465-h481/F5FF54DA-C100-477C-8F33-93EDE9EBB799.jpeg" width="465" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/TeachersFriend-Classroom-Spots-Rainbow-Colors/dp/B07SB4BMN3/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sticker+circles+for+classroom&qid=1596220802&sr=8-5" target="_blank">purchase here</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Problem</i></b>- Carpet Time<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><b><i>Solution</i></b>- Spacing and is going to be the key to everything this year, and again having seating charts/number order. Depending on the size of your room, having carpet time may not be feasible anymore once you spread your desks out. If you do still have the ability, then using dots similar to the lining up stickers will help students know their place. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">You can read about previous ideas for your classroom library and supplies by clicking <a href="http://cre8thelife.blogspot.com/2020/07/returning-safely-to-classroom-during.html" target="_blank">here.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">Again, I would love for this to be a team effort. If you have ideas or concerns, please share them in the comments below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">Next week we will tackle centers/small groups and classroom jobs. If you’re enjoying this series, please show some love and become a follower! <o:p></o:p></p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-11578533279892009212020-07-21T22:58:00.002-04:002020-07-21T23:01:42.420-04:00returning safely to the classroom during Covid-19: classroom libraries and supplies<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">First let me say this; I am not an expert.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I have never taught during a pandemic or anything like what educators are going to embark on this year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I do have 16 years of teaching experience in grades K-4. I have a bachelors and Masters degree in Elementary Ed. I have worked all but one of those years in Title 1 schools. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">With that being said, this blog series is my effort in creating solutions most teachers are worrying about. A way for us to hopefully work together and support one another. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week I am going to tackle the classroom library and supplies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBg2T3JUCizRq4hQGckxle03q2LhE5_P8vDo5JySb2dUFmlecGCjOost_A_CVe7JmM8h0PTe2yaN3hbCfvkLw5R-kbpeSgauI83qkmKX8CwQScqmqd4UEfixXEgAc5xHOiPl0qhewv7-Q/s2048/AdobeStock_167105688.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBg2T3JUCizRq4hQGckxle03q2LhE5_P8vDo5JySb2dUFmlecGCjOost_A_CVe7JmM8h0PTe2yaN3hbCfvkLw5R-kbpeSgauI83qkmKX8CwQScqmqd4UEfixXEgAc5xHOiPl0qhewv7-Q/w625-h416/AdobeStock_167105688.jpeg" width="625" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Classroom Library-<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Concern</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Multiple students perusing the shelves at once. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Solution</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Create scheduled ‘shopping times.’ <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-Be specific with expectations and even set a timer (because we all know we have those Looky-Loos that will take all day). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-Schedule them throughout the entire week and only allow 1 shopper at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-Think about germs with this as well; Will you have them use sanitizer first? Will you have students wash hands after? Will you spray Lysol on books before the next one? Will you spread the student shopping times way out to allow time for germs to ‘disappear’?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-If they need an additional shopping time because they complete a book or it isn’t the right fit, create a system for your room. Will it be as simple as them raising their hands and then you create a list? Will they place a sign on their desk to let you know?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQc4y9uu-vVpAuBVyIeQb3XuHYuHa-oChDUh4_YatmOAalRdR9_QDVPnp8HUP1cfMnxl_DbWrtqWm27NL_kqLnYeGtRLdpYnAHFwTkuNtprH7hTkARqftrhVrelp96Fmeq7_OhagClNCo/s720/library-cleaning-poster.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQc4y9uu-vVpAuBVyIeQb3XuHYuHa-oChDUh4_YatmOAalRdR9_QDVPnp8HUP1cfMnxl_DbWrtqWm27NL_kqLnYeGtRLdpYnAHFwTkuNtprH7hTkARqftrhVrelp96Fmeq7_OhagClNCo/w400-h309/library-cleaning-poster.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Concern</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Returning books to shelves with germs on them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Solution</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Create a bin for students to return them to and allow time for quarantine. 24-48 hours with a possible light spray of disinfectant should suffice. You can find the above poster as a FREEBIE in my TPT store or by click <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-signage-for-Covid-19-5805493" target="_blank">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-Please keep in mind that everyday students may need to return books, and more than one return bin may be needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">-Create an expectation and routine for how this is done. Reducing student movement in the classroom will more than likely be our new norm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Will you collect those books at the end of the day by walking around with the bin yourself?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Will you just monitor them one at a time with their masks on?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Supplies-<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Concern</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Classroom shared supplies such as white boards, clip boards, and markers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Solution</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Those classroom supplies that we used to house in one location, are now a thing of the past. Students will now need to house all ‘classroom teacher-owned items’ in their own desks. This will keep movement in the classroom (and sanitizing of supplies) to a minimum. If you do not have desks in your room, utilizing a bin from the dollar store or crates may contain the items for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Concern: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mixing up items between students. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Solution: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">LABEL, LABEL, LABEL! If you can stick a label on it, DO IT! Whether it is their actual name or an assigned number in class, this will be pertinent to making sure things do not get shared. Pencils (using washi tape is a great way or simply using a sharpie to write on them), textbooks, glue sticks, dry erase markers, cubbies, book bins, etc. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Concern: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Housing personal items from home- such as backpacks, water bottles, and lunch boxes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Solution: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It is going to be imperative that we keep these items separate. We can no longer have the big bin to place these things in or set them on the counter. I’ve never been a fan of hanging backpacks on chairs (it’s messy, they can easily access things they shouldn’t, they are trip hazards), however this will be my solution this year. Using hooks (unless spread out well) will allow them to touch one another. Using cubbies (my usual go-to) allows for some separation but touching can still occur, and student interaction will be high at arrival and dismissal. Keeping them at their seats will allow them to keep their lunchboxes and water bottles safely secure as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 14pt;">*As with the start of any beginning of the year, expectations/rules/procedures will need to be taught. Obviously, district and school mandates need to be followed first and foremost. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">As we embark on this new world of masks, shields, 6 feet apart, desks, no group work, plexiglass dividers, and whatever else gets thrown at us… we need to work together. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Like I said at the beginning, I am not an expert at teaching in a classroom during Covid-19. If you have ideas, suggestions, or worries…. Please leave a positive/helpful comment below to add to this ‘discussion.’<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">teach. create. love life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-16441063465059781952020-06-14T22:21:00.002-04:002020-06-14T22:24:55.369-04:00classroom decor- tropical, blue, and Lilly inspired<font size="5">Decorating my classroom is one of my favorite hobbies. </font><div><font size="5">My theory is, my students and I (probably) spend more time there than at home...so I may as well make it nice!</font></div><div><font size="5">And as my years of teaching have added up, my decorating style has evolved, and I allow it to become a creative outlet...hence why I make my own now. 😊</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">This is my newest one to hit my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creating-The-Life" target="_blank">TPT store</a></font></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tropical-Blue-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-Pack-5659773" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUXTlvVqbRuSE3fAmvG6HlvwzOEb_gezXu4tMSFlRwdl-SFky7Mc8aC2ZiXlVy2CkJEO-m8bJoGj_jNoSIoeJJEe5xe-_9kpuOt8WWlpVnPxsQGRaIWeRNfPzDWVBZSjG8ikT8BnjwLQ/w640-h640/Slide1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">Being a Florida Girl, I LOVE to bring in the tropical bright colors and wildlife into my classroom. With a watercolor flair and nod to Lilly Pulitzer, this EDITABLE classroom decor pack will sure to be a student favorite.</font> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tropical-Blue-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-Pack-5659773" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdqnVCIyIjffiWjntY469peuZk1VEmOdCuiODERU16mTLY06NOl6yxBZu5RKVnjnV_YbmGOp722wLYtBlrf7_mnf2ExAVs7jPh4Fmqd3eN6oN0lqTzFUZf5X2jeZn6V9WS-FJ2KgG91A/w640-h640/Slide2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="5">In this classroom decoration pack you will find </font></div><div><font size="5">-an upper and lower case large alphabet to display, </font></div><div><font size="5">-along with a smaller one that can be used for a word wall. The word wall alphabet features a turtle icon on the vowels to make them stand out. </font></div><div><font size="5">-There are also 2 design layouts to choose from for subject area buntings. </font></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tropical-Blue-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-Pack-5659773" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbOHzO478hdGMIGUlVFJeesJ7aOgy9ZF8v7GOXVkkosPkxIgQTJZ0uo-hcERn88iKXGP9pv2o0s_FJuwYknB2httKr9J_h6yq9OIQE2GJp1tCveINTp6-pOaP3_4Ow-0UYr4r6DfpHas/w640-h640/Slide3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><font size="5">This tropical blue turtle design also includes </font></div><div><font size="5">-EDITABLE name tags in 2 designs, number posters (1-20), </font></div><div><font size="5">-calendar pieces (months, days, and 2 sets of number designs that have an EDITABLE section), </font></div><div><font size="5">-Sterilite organizing drawer labels, </font></div><div><font size="5">-pencil labels. </font></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tropical-Blue-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-Pack-5659773" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxpcQip_CK-KX52iLUZgEZfnEaHQZtupsAPff0S4r00bwXfXY0aLhEUGrNV0AiQhN1HZxuuJjIXYDtktQcNe1I2xSD0ORW6FPnZURlDgyWLqHVARHXBF23jRE6HTv7PiyhDJE3hl_bZM/w640-h640/Slide4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><font size="5">Lastly, in this fun and brightly colored pack you will find </font></div><div><font size="5">-posters to take First Day of School pictures of your students (2 designs and pre-K through 6th grade), </font></div><div><font size="5">-EDITABLE watercolor turtles that you can type your students names onto for the classroom jobs</font></div><div><font size="5">-Classroom job signs that are EDITABLE as well </font></div><div><font size="5">-A behavior system that is completely EDITABLE so you can tailor it to your style</font></div><div><font size="5">-and EDITABLE binder covers that will keep you organized and stylish</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Creating classroom decor that is fun, bright, and friendly for students is one of my passions. I hope you love this new design as much as I do! If you'd like to check it out or purchase <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tropical-Blue-EDITABLE-Classroom-Decor-Pack-5659773" target="_blank">click here</a>. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><b>teach. create. love life. </b></font></div>Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-976980742101298632020-06-08T10:08:00.001-04:002020-06-08T10:10:08.500-04:00books/resources about black lives and anti-racism<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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I know I don’t understand completely, and I never will because I have white privilege. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I will listen to you. I will stand up for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am reading and digesting everything I possibly can so I can be a better ally. I want to ensure that I am having the uncomfortable and difficult conversations with my boys as we watch the news unfold. As we watch the change for this nation unfold. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have realized this past week that not being racist and seeing others for who they are and not their skin color, isn’t anti-racist. And that isn't enough.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am doing everything I can to make sure that I have the knowledge and tools needed so that these conversations spill into my classroom come fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I challenge you mothers and teachers, especially white mothers and teachers, to do the same. It is no longer enough to teach acceptance and empathy; we need to teach our youth to stand up for what’s wrong. Stand up and let their VOICES be heard, so they can be the change. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Teach our youth to be ANTI-racist! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Through my research I have found great sites with amazing resources to help you along the way. Fill your homes and classroom libraries with diversity that generate conversations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Books for younger students:</b></div>
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<b>Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race:</b><br />
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Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-67538299395994467362019-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:002019-09-02T08:13:23.487-04:00teacher tip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Especially when just starting or it’s the beginning the year when you are filled with envy of all the postings on FB and IG.</span><br />
<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;" />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">One item that can be costly, but is highly needed- white boards!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Purchasing a class set of white boards can definitely leave your wallet a little lighter, or take months/year’s of saving to get.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">This Home Depot employee was amazing! He took his time and measured carefully each time before cutting. The whole thing took less than 10 minutes!</span><br />
<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;" />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">While some people think these don’t last as long, I beg to differ. My last set I had for 10 years and were still in great shape. I actually gifted them to a new teacher because I bought ‘real’ white boards with a gift certificate. Let’s just say I was very disappointed and they ended up in the trash before the end of the year.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">And the teacher that I gave mine to...still going strong for a total of 15 years now!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">(BUT PLEASE READ.... ALL hair ties like these are NOT the same. I received some similar to these, and they DO get stuck and pull my hair. Teleties do not!)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Another perk?! They don’t lose their stretch! Yes they will temporarily, but a quick jump in some hot water brings their shape right back! (Or if you live on the face of the sun...I mean Florida... just leave them in your car while you run into the grocery store! 🤣)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">My new car requires me to actually use the key 🤷🏼♀️ so I actually needed a key ring.</span><br />
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Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-73661814338817423632017-12-14T21:51:00.001-05:002017-12-14T21:51:38.529-05:00Snow Globe Craft<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looking for an easy, creative, keepsake craft for the holiday?</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">These fun, cost-effective, snow globes are perfect to make with your students in the classroom or your own kids at home. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Clear plastic cups (I like to use the 9oz SOLO clear cups)</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Snow (I use a mixture of the 'shredded' snow and these 'snowballs' I found at the Dollar Tree)</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Felt (white or festive colors)</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Ribbon</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Pictures of your kids/students </span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Miniature Trees (These bottlebrush trees are found at the Target Dollar spot)</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">-Glue gun</span><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: -apple-system;">>>>Now to put it together.<<<</b><b style="font-family: -apple-system;">**A lot of this is teacher done due to the use of the glue gun**</b></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">1. Take a picture of your students at a decent distance away. I was probably about 8 feet away. Have them pose in fun 'snow' positions! For example- catching snow, throwing a snowball, catching snowflakes on their tongue. After you print the pictures, cut the child out. I promise it's not as tedious as you think and goes rather fast.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">2. Cut a circle (a little bigger than the cup) out of the felt.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">3. Take the picture of the student and place in the cup to make sure it's not too tall. If it is, not to worry! We are going to fold their feet back anyways. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: -apple-system;" /><span style="font-family: -apple-system;">4. So now we fold their feet back (or maybe a little more if they're too tall for the cup. This will allow you to glue them to the felt. You will also glue a tree onto the felt near them as well. I like to ask the students where they want the tree to involve them more.</span></span><br />
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Plain Greek yogurt has seriously become my new obsession. </div>
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This recipe is easy, delicious, and has just enough sweetness to kick any cravings. The BEST part?! It's healthy!</div>
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The ingredients:</div>
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Take:</div>
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About 3/4 cup of plain 2% Greek yogurt (or ONE red container if you are following the 21-Day Fix plan!)</div>
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– 1 tspn all-natural peanut butter<span class="text_exposed_show" style="border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />– 1/2 tspn honey<br />– 1/2 tspn vanilla extract</span></div>
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-I've actually nixed the vanilla lately and have switched it out for cinnamon</div>
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-Topping with natural unsweetened coconut adds a great texture and taste</div>
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-Adding some natural walnuts for crunch </div>
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Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-79501831641425752892017-04-02T15:40:00.001-04:002017-04-02T15:40:01.798-04:00Easter Basket PlanningWith Easter 2 weeks away I am starting to plan/purchase items for the boys' baskets. I don't know about you, but I loathe putting candy in their baskets! They do get some, but it's not much.<br />
And in full honesty...I think Evan still has candy in his basket from last year!<br />
I normally go with a beach theme (we do live in a FL beach town) with new flip flops, bathing suit, and other such things.<br />
This year I want to switch it up a bit, and found these cute items.<br />
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Obviously, as a teacher, I LOVE to include a book with every holiday! Preston loves to read as well, and I thought this Classic Golden book was perfect.<br />
Thinking ahead for the upcoming warmer months, I thought Spray Chalk would be fun to try.<br />
I'm always looking for fun 'old-school' toys for the boys. I loved playing the water ring toss game when I was a kid, and I know this will be a favorite as well. The<br />
Of course, a bathing suit had to be added! I like the boys to coordinate and not match completely. This fun tropical shark suit is completely Preston's style.<br />
And I will probably kick myself for this when I'm in the ER, but he is begging for a skateboard! He's such an athletic outdoors boy!<br />
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I found these great mini-STEM Rube Goldberg kits at Target and I know they will be a hit! There are several to choose from and aren't horribly priced. I'm excited for him to continue engineering throughout the summer!<br />
This book is amazing! Not only does it include facts about nature, but activities that allows them to doodle and create a nature scrapbook.<br />
Legos. Boy. Enough said.<br />
And this shark suit is perfectly Evan's personality. Classic with a little edge.<br />
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And what to put these items in? How adorable (and cost effective) are these wire baskets found in the Dollar Spot at Target ($3)?!<br />
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Would LOVE to know what your go-tos are for Easter baskets and what you have planned this year!<br />
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**WARNING** This post may be long and rambling, but it has a
purpose. I promise!<br />
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Towards the end of 2016 life seemed stressed. The holidays,
crazy work schedules, kids, etc. Typical things. But I wasn’t ‘dealing’ with
them as well as I normally would. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The New Year was approaching and the typical time for people
to make their resolutions. I gave up the whole resolution thing a couple of
years ago when I started using One Word. So, I began to search for my word as
other’s promised to give up things, and exercise, and save more. This word kept
coming to mind (speaking to me if you will) but I kept quieting it because I
felt it wasn’t pushing me or powerful enough. In actuality, it was the exact
opposite. <o:p></o:p></div>
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However, the more I seemed to quiet it, the more I would see
it and hear it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As much as I was trying to push it away, I knew it was the
word I needed. It was what was missing in my life and making me feel so
overwhelmed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve been on a journey for the last month and a half to find
what balance means to me. So far, what I’ve come up with, is more time for me.
As a wife, teacher, mother, and the other multitude of hats that come on and
off throughout the day, I was putting myself last…if at all. My cup was beyond
empty and needed filling. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This search for balance and filling my cup has lead me on a
journey to become healthy. Not only did I put myself last, I also was putting
my health last. As much as I was ‘dieting’ and ‘exercising’ I was actually
gaining weight not losing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t feel
comfortable in my own skin, let alone my clothes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In the past month or two I have changed my eating habits and
added in 30 min of exercise a day. I have more energy, I’ve actually lost more
weight than I ever have, and by spending 2% of my day on ME I’ve gained some balance.
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So why am I telling you this? Because I think the world
could use more honesty. Because I know I am not the only person feeling
overwhelmed and trying to find balance. We tend to post all the ‘happy’ for
people to see and it gives the false sense of perfection. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So now I’m going to take an even BIGGER step out of my
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There you have it. My before. And my progress. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a journey I’m on. I’m in this for good because I’m
tired of starting over, and I’m worth it. My kids/family is worth it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes there will be some changes in the blog and my social
media accounts (like I may actually make some posts.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I first created my blog, I never meant
for it to truly become an education only platform. I wanted and intended it to
be about my life. My love for creativity, teaching, and creating a life that I
love to live.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as you can see,
balance was thrown off. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So you want to start using STEM in your classroom, but aren't really sure how to do it?....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I had the magic wand for you to wave to make that happen, but the truth is that this is a journey/marathon you are going to be on. You will learn and grow just as much as your students will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With that said, let me share my journey...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first year we completed challenges maybe 4 times (one a grading period). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first year we relied heavily on already published challenges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first year the challenges did not completely align to our curriculum/standards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first year.....wasn't pretty </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward 2 years....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">EVERY Wednesday is STrEaM Wednesday. The entire day is dedicated to the STEM process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">STREAM lessons may be based on similar activities out there (there truly are only so many engineering things you can do with elementary students), but for the most part they are 100% created by us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">STREAM lessons are now tightly aligned to our curriculum/standards</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It still can be messy, but in a beautiful way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I see several people posting about STEM activity boxes. That may be the route you want to take to begin (especially if this is not a school-wide push/implementation), but we consider that more of a Maker's Space/Tinker Spot at our school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your science standards are built into the lesson. You may have a small science experiment within the challenge that relates to the topic, but it's not just a science experiment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are truly committing to the STEM process and creating plans that fully align, you're going to need a friend and some help. It takes time and commitment. There may be some tears and there may be days you want to pull your hair out and scream. Make sure you have someone on your side so you can cheer each other on and share ideas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a completely new way of thinking and acting in a classroom for students. They are having to collaborate and communicate- two skills that are new (or lacking) for our children. Taking time (like a month or two) to do 'fun' challenges that build team and help them understand will be well worth it in the long run. When we first started STEM we didn't take the time to do this and we paid for it. It made challenges painful because students didn't know how to work together and not argue. I spent more time being a referee than I care to admit. Now that my school has been doing this for 3 years, the students are more used to this structure of learning, but we still have to take the time every year to build the new team and remind them of their roles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A STEM lesson doesn't always fit neatly into a given amount of time (Your teachers, you know sometimes things take a little longer than planned). Curiosity and creating takes longer than you think. Don't stress yourself and your students out by strictly sticking to a time frame. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Are they building/creating something?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could go on forever, but I think I might have lost my 3 followers a long time ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If there is something specific you have a question about or I haven't covered, please leave it in the comments (Really, it's okay to comment....I would love to know someone is actually reading this ;) ). I will answer them in my next post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">STEM. The hot new 'word' in education. Do you use STEM? Does your school?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been at a STEM school for the past 2 years. Last year, we had the honor of completing the process and becoming the first STEM certified elementary school in the state of Florida. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been an interesting journey filled with learning and growth. This is the first in a series of posts as I share my knowledge and answer your questions on STEM. I am by no means an expert, but I will definitely be honest on the ups and downs and the journey I've been on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week's focus is on the What....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, let's start with what is STEM. More than likely (unless you have been living under a rock) you already know it is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. There are variations- STEAM (adds art into it) and STREAM (which is what my school utilizes) adds reading/writing and art. There has been a major interest and push for STEM education in the past couple of years to prepare today's child for the world and jobs of tomorrow. It isn't only about preparing students for jobs that focus in math/science/engineering, but it's creating students that can collaborate/critically think/problem solve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">Young students are natural </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">scientists and engineers, so the STEM process can, and does, work quite easily for most students. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">-<b>FUN</b>.... yes I said the F word. These are still kids. They need to have fun while learning!...Heck, I need to have fun while teaching! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">-It allows students to connect and apply concepts leaned to everyday experiences</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">-Students retain the knowledge, gain confidence, build self-directions, and learn to work both cooperatively and independently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Be enthusiastic. This is a new challenge for you as well, and is more than likely taking you out of your comfort zone. Embrace it. Be enthusiastic. Have fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">-Get in there with them. Learn by doing, just like them. Have them talk things through with you (but remember you are only there for guidance and to ask questions). Cheer them on. And yes, sometimes, be the referee.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">So, a quick introduction to STEM for you this week. Next week I will discuss the How? I would also love to answer any questions you have about STEM, so leave a comment below and I will do my best to answer them next week. </span></span></div>
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Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-65221614257626400892016-08-04T14:51:00.001-04:002017-03-27T20:29:24.938-04:00Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">How do you make your
students’ birthdays special?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">I love celebrating birthdays,
but have never found a way to make them extra special for students without
breaking the bank. It’s always the generic sticker, necklace, pencil, bookmark….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Well, on one of my billionth
trips to Michaels an idea struck. How fun would it be to pop a balloon filled
with confetti over a student’s head?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">So that takes care of the
fun, but what about the ‘gift’? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">It needed to be cheap, but
have impact. Last year I started a money system and they were able to buy
coupons with the money. The LOVED it! I decided to take the coupon idea and use
it with the balloon. The top 3 coupons in my room were 1. Sit at the teacher’s
desk 2. Lunch Bunch 3. Job swap (the joy of stealing your friend’s job for the
day ;) )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">I created the coupon below
and will roll it up and place in the balloon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Also in the balloon? Some
candy, a pencil, and anything else you wish to (or can fit).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">My students will also get a
no homework pass and a birthday card signed by all their friends in the class
waiting at their seat….with a balloon hanging from the ceiling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">I am now excited to celebrate
and can’t wait to get my class list and see who the first lucky kid will be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Side note: My own soon-to-be
3<sup>rd</sup> grader was pretty excited about this, as was my 13 years old
niece. So I am placing money on this being quite the hit this year </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">If you like this idea too,
you can pick it up in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-Birthday-A-Student-Celebration-Kit-2708709" target="_blank">store</a>. The pack includes the coupons, birthday card,
and this cute way of displaying your students’ birthdays in your classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Happy Celebrating!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-How could I improve how I monitor my students' learning in a more effective manner?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-Providing my students with high-quality, constructive, and timely feedback on writing assessments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So to start with I read this book:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are some major eye-opening statements and facts presented throughout the book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-Visions behind assessment:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> OLD: Assessment to grade student learning and hold them accountable </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> NEW: Encourage students to play an active role- actually making important instructional decisions as they learn</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I feel that I am currently living in the old vision (and my county) as much as I/we want to live in the new vision. I struggle each year with trying to find ways to make the students active in the learning process. I don't know if it is their age that limits this (seriously, how much can a 7-8 year old put into making important instructional decisions!?) or my old-school ways (or control issues;) )</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I would LOVE any tips or suggestions if you have effectively moved into the 'New' vision!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-There are 4 reasons to assess:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 1. verify student learning </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 2. decide how far an individual has progressed and what should come next</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>#4 really connected to me because I don't see motivation in my students any more and I need to find a way to connect their assessments to a motivational piece.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">- Stiggins makes many mentions to the emotional connection that is made by students when learning and succeeding. I found this to be quite profound:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"The beauty of learning is that it is the pursuit of something that is elusive but attainable- a constant array of occasions for hope. The belief that success is possible is critical."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>We can no longer rely on the old-school methods of using the F as a way to motivate. It doesn't. It beats the child down and gives them no hope. Now, this doesn't mean don't give F's, but after a failure we need to find ways to allow the child to feel some success that is a direct result of his/her own efforts. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">- Bringing educational assessment into the twenty-first century with three practical changes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 1. Teachers must also use assessment in their classroom to help students learn. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>(not just for judging) </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> </i><span style="font-size: large;">2. Abandon the belief that intimidation can work as a universal motivator. Learning success is the only viable universal motivator. </span><i>(The F doesn't work)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. The quality of our assessments must improve at all levels. </span><i>(teachers, administrators, and district personnel must be trained and qualified at creating assessments at the classroom level)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is no beating around the bush with the place assessment has in today's educational world. How we create it, use it, and inform students about it IS something we can control in the classroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Day-to-day classroom assessments can do more to build or to destroy students' confidence than any other schooling intervention. As it turns out, students' level of confidence links directly to how hard students try and, therefore, how much they learn."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sorry to get all PD on you, but I wanted share some things I've read, learned, and tried this year with you all. This book is compelling and has made me reflect on the assessments and feedback given in my own classroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stay tuned for Reflection part 2- How I changed my writing instruction to allow the feedback my students need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">teach.create.love life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>~Jenny~</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was beyond an AMAZING day! I don’t know who enjoyed it
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The idea of using a form of a real PIE to teach author’s
purpose had been in the back of my head since Hope King shared her Periscope
back in December. After attending Get Your Teach On I knew it had to become a
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student had their own Author’s Purpose checklist (freebie from <a href="http://readlikearockstar.blogspot.com/2014/03/authors-purpose-checklist-freebie.html" target="_blank">Read Like A RockStar</a>) that they used to help determine if it was Persuade, Inform, or
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">T</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">o make it more authentic we had 50’s music playing in the
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roll….Then Preston came down with the stomach bug that, inevitably, I then
caught. Well, a year later, I finally was able to finish this labor of love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">They looked at each of the items in the bag and came up with
a 1 word main idea. Then they had to create complete detail sentences for the
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then they were onto a scoot for main idea circles. I printed
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That about sums up our day of reviewing main idea. The kids stayed actively engaged while working together and finding text evidence....every teacher's dream, right?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is a peak at what else is in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Main-Idea-What-its-mostly-about-2339098" target="_blank">this main idea pack</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can find it <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Main-Idea-What-its-mostly-about-2339098" target="_blank">here</a> in my shop, and I will have it on sale for the next 24 hours :) Also, you can enter to win the pack if you visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreatingTheLife/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cre8thelife/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>~Jenny~</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But a strong enough word. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A word, that pretty much sums up my feelings on the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Get Your Teach On Conference</i>.</span></div>
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attending the conference presented by THE Hope King (and Deanna Jump- she’s
amazing too, but I didn’t attend her session)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My mind is still trying to digest everything that Hope had
to share with us. I find that since going to the conference, I am constantly
reflecting on this year and how I can make changes for next. How can I
implement what she shared into my teaching world? How could I engage my students
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the conference and it was <s>exhausting</s> AMAZING for both my students and me
(I’ll share more on that another day). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I would like to share some takeaways I had from the
conference….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">(Just incase you’re on the fence as to whether you should
attend the 2! Day conference in Texas this summer… which, by the way, you will
be even luckier and get to see THE Amy Lemons present as well!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The world's.worst.photo of me EVER! But it's with THE Amy Lemons ;)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ENGAGE</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This quote was displayed at the beginning of the conference:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Provide an uncommon experience for your students and they
will reward you with an uncommon effort and attitude.” –David Burgess, Teach
Like a Pirate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My memories from school were the ones that engaged.
Projects, hands-on, songs… They stuck. They helped. They made me want to do my
best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today’s kids need engagement more than ever. They live in a
world of technology AND testing. We need to work harder to keep their
attention, engage them, and make them want to do their best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Does this mean that every day is a trip to Disney World in
your classroom? No.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">>>Choose your
most difficult standards and make them the most engaging. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">>>Find the
balance: fun, energy, and excitement = rigor, content, respect<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">>>Get off your
seat and move your feet! Give them a reason to never forget</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Build Relationships</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">NEVER underestimate the power of relationships. This is just
as important as the engagement!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You spend 6-8 hours a day with these kids. For an entire YEAR.
That’s longer than they spend with their parents (and longer than you spend
with your own kids). You want them to like you (as much as you want to deny
it). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you want them to trust you, If you want them to step
outside the box, If you want them to give it their all….You have to build the
relationship. Yes, even with the most difficult one ;)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maybe it is YOU</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reflect on you….more than likely if your kids are having an
issue, than it’s you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is still a hard one for me to swallow. I believe it,
but it’s also hard to admit. Connect it to your own personal
life/relationships- it’s always hard to realize and admit your part/wrong doing
and how it effects the other person. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But think about it- You’re tired/sick? How do your kids act
that day? You woke up on the wrong side of the bed? How do your kids act that
day?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Teachers are human. We are allowed to have bad/off days, but
realize and understand the effect it has on your students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">>><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FIRE IT UP! Be the ENERGY! Smile, Passion,
Enthusiasm</b> <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">>><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Be unpredictable</b>. Schedule is good, but
so is spontaneity! Keep your kids on their toes and always wondering, “What is
she/he going to do next?”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">>><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Go for it! Don’t miss the moment!<o:p></o:p></b></span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THE Hope King engaging us!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kudos to you if you made it all the way to the end! That was
definitely one of my longest <s>ramblings</s> blog posts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is sooooo much more I could share, but then I would be
giving away too much for the people waiting to go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And if you can’t make the journey to TX to watch them in
person, then become a Hope King (Elementary Shenanigans) follower. She is
wonderful with sharing sneak peeks on Instagram and letting us into her world
at RCA on Periscope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And when your efforts to try to be different and engage are
met by negative people- Don’t let them steal your joy! Be the teacher you would
want to have or your children to have. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">teach.create.love life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had the MOST AMAZING Monday (yes, I know how crazy that sounds).....but seriously! My nerdy teacher dreams came true and I got to 'meet' THE Hope King and Amy Lemons! Hope King did an AMAZING job at her Get Your Teach On conference. Do yourself a favor and go see her in Texas this summer. You will not be disappointed. I will blog more about that later this week, but onto the Teacher Tip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We have a prescribed computer program that our students have to use, 3 at a time. And those 3 students canNOT keep their eyes on their own computer. Drives.Me.Crazy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And now for a freebie...just because I like you ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Close Reading Symbols bookmarks for your students to use as they are reading text (click on picture for link). Perfect for close reading and finding text evidence. Please leave some love and feedback if you download....and feel free to become a follower of my store...or blog...or both ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I have a good one for you this week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Something so simple has changed my classroom in a major way. I used to use the free standing chart holder/hanger things (yes, that is the technical term), but they take up a lot of room and it was always in the way. Being able to put my anchor charts up on my board (out of the way) and in direct eyesight of my students....WIN!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found these at Wal-Mart in the the curtains/rods section (I know, that was a tricky one). The length of the rod can be changes and the magnet is very strong so you don't have to worry about your charts falling off. They are inexpensive, especially compared to the chart hanger/holder thing, and run around $10. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And if you don't like the idea of having all of your anchor charts out at once, then I would highly recommend <a href="http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/2014/03/anchor-chart-storage-solutions.html" target="_blank">Teaching With A Mountain View's</a> storage idea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I.LOVE.THIS. When I have to tidy my room for the summer I will definitely be implementing this!</span></div>
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Jenny @ cre8thelife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560334589282035270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932625901298619789.post-33347210965319563132016-02-16T20:51:00.003-05:002016-02-16T20:51:59.492-05:00Teacher Tip Tuesday<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's that time of the week.... a quick tip/idea....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know every county/district/state has different requirements when it comes to lesson plans. I usually utilize a smaller plan book for my own pacing and quick planning before I write my formal plans. However, as life has become more hectic that seems to be just one.more.thing. on my long list of things. ;) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But, if I just go with the formal plans then I am left with a lesson plan book that ends up looking something like this by the end of the year:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's huge and cumbersome, and not something I can easily keep on my desk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I have started utilizing clear plastic page protectors Washi-taped to my desk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">They are easily accessible to me when I am trying to see the page number we are supposed to be on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They can be easily viewed by administration if they walk through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have layered the page protectors and tape to fit the 3-4 pages my lesson plans take up. I can easily flip back and forth to the class period I am teaching, they are taped to my desk so they can't get lost with other papers ;), and at the end of the week I just slide them out and place them in the big binder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have also utilized the same method at my small group table. I have my groups and checklists taped up there so I can easily call students and make notes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is just what I have come up with and seems to be working. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know some of you have different/better methods and I would love to hear them!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">File Cabinets. Those big ugly metal boxes that take up so much room. I have seen those cute and creative ideas on Pinterest to use the sides for magnetic letters (and such) for centers. I love the idea and actually used it when I taught kindergarten. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But here is a new one for you.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Is your small group table by your file cabinet? Now you can utilize it as a 'white board' as well as a magnetic surface. Is it in a corner 'out of the way'? Utilize it as a word work surface during centers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So it is no longer a box in the way, taking up space. Now you can take your file cabinets, small groups, and centers to a new level. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Obviously, I would suggest testing your file cabinet in a corner first to make sure it erases well. ;)</span></div>
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