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First Grade
06-06-2013, 05:00 AM
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Reading Workshop-First Grade
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mls
Kathy Collins
Most of my mini-lessons for readers workshop come from Kathy Collins' Growing Readers. She is a first grade teacher and is very real about how students learn and what they need. She outlines a...
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Teachers' Lounge
05-11-2013, 03:58 PM
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April-What's Everyone Reading?
Posted By
mls
I'm reading the Beautiful Creatures series. It's...
I'm reading the Beautiful Creatures series. It's a YA series, but I like it because it's written from a boy's POV, which is different for me. I like the author's writing style- good for a light...
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First Grade
08-31-2012, 04:04 AM
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Lesson Plan template
Posted By
mls
Mine...
Here is my template...
http://newadventuresinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/08/first-week-lesson-plans-done.html
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BusyBoard
08-13-2012, 05:09 PM
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Office Depot Update - Sad :(
Posted By
mls
same here
I went today, too. The guy said that they only had a hundred or so to start with, but get shipments every day. He suggested to keep calling each morning.
Mine is also limiting teachers to 3X the...
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BusyBoard
08-13-2012, 10:20 AM
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5
I Love Office Depot!!!
Posted By
mls
not here...
I was at OD first thing this morning and all of the pouches were gone. He said to try calling each morning. However, he also added that teachers are limited to 3x what ever the limit for every one...
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BusyBoard
07-23-2012, 05:34 AM
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Are you paid for setting up your classroom?
Posted By
mls
We have 3 days before school starts, with 2 1/2...
We have 3 days before school starts, with 2 1/2 of them taken up with meetings/ professional development. Most of the time that 1/2 day is taken up with last-minute grade level stuff rather than...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
09-30-2011, 03:34 PM
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Iud insertion pain - tmi
Posted By
mls
4 years- love it!
I had Mirena put in 4 years ago and I hardly have a period any more. The day it was put in, I actually passed out and then puked when I woke up :( For the first week, I was tender and a bit crampy...
Board:
BusyBoard
09-19-2011, 03:27 PM
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Survey regarding Taking Kids to Preps
Posted By
mls
Generally the specials teachers have a class,...
Generally the specials teachers have a class, without time before the next. I took my class from lunch to their specials (my prep time) last year. The way our schedule is set up, they do not send...
Board:
First Grade
09-18-2011, 05:37 AM
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Tying shoes
Posted By
mls
Parents' job...
We have enough to teach in first grade. While I support their fine motor development with activities in class, I do not have time in my day to teach shoe-tying. It's not a standard in our...
Board:
First Grade
09-17-2011, 03:32 PM
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7
Please help me breakdown Writer's Workshop..
Posted By
mls
Miss Anderson
Here is a link to posts that give lessons based on the Calkins Units of Study books. I use them as a starting point, then add what my class specifically need more work on.
...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-29-2011, 03:31 AM
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Please Share---3-Day Walk Info.
Posted By
mls
I actually just finished writing thank you notes...
I actually just finished writing thank you notes for the walk in Michigan :) This was my second year and it was amazing. My biggest tip is to do the suggested training- religiously! I wasn't very...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-29-2011, 03:23 AM
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They might ban me at Lakeshore...
Posted By
mls
I live 2 miles from Lakeshore (on my route to &...
I live 2 miles from Lakeshore (on my route to & from school!). When I walk in. it's like Norm from Cheers. They don't just say hi, they call out my name and want to chat. It's pretty bad. The...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-25-2011, 04:09 AM
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Poll: Do you have an emergency kit?
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mls
I don't right now, but do in the winter. We live...
I don't right now, but do in the winter. We live in SE Michigan, so there isn't much need for weather related kits. I keep a case of water, flahlights & batteries, candles and I always have canned...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-21-2011, 04:02 AM
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Do you think that sometimes "experts" don't live in the real world?
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mls
I think if the parents eat it, the child will...
I think if the parents eat it, the child will too. Sometimes I get frustrated by people who say that their kids only eat mac n' cheese and plain pasta (or pizza, chicken fingers, whatever). My kids...
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TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-21-2011, 03:47 AM
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Do you care about Kim Kardasian's wedding?
Posted By
mls
Nope
With that being said, I also don't watch the tabloid TV shows like Access Hollywood or Entertainment Tonight. I get annoyed and jump on my soapbox :)
Board:
Sunflower Room
08-21-2011, 03:46 AM
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Weekly Book Bags
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mls
Note
Here is a note that I sens home the first time the book bag goes home. I may adjust it for this year, but the idea will be the same. It explains some concerns that parents have. I was getting a...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-21-2011, 03:17 AM
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9
Clothesline?
Posted By
mls
I picked up a set from Lakeshore Learning a few...
I picked up a set from Lakeshore Learning a few years ago. It comes with 2-3 color choices of rope and primary colored clothes pins. I attached it accross my classroom windows. They take up the...
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BusyBoard
08-20-2011, 11:14 AM
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Lime green pocket charts
Posted By
mls
Thanks everyone!
As it turns out, my teaching partner had one (little did I know she was holding out on me!). So, I won't need it after all. You are all so helpful and generous. I appreciate you :)
Board:
BusyBoard
08-20-2011, 07:32 AM
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Lime green pocket charts
Posted By
mls
Lime green pocket charts
Does anyone have an extra lime green pocket chart from Target (I bought mine 2-3 years ago in the dollar spot)? I only have 3 and I want to sew 2 together to make longer ones for my literacy and...
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BusyBoard
08-19-2011, 04:21 AM
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Ideas needed for 15 minute "wiggle" breaks
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mls
Yoga
We do 8-10 minutes of yoga between writers and readers workshops to get the blood flowing and minds back on track. I bought Yoga Pretzels (cards in a box) from Amazon. They have illustrations and...
Board:
First Grade
08-18-2011, 04:52 PM
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5
First day of school
Posted By
mls
I'm out of money!
Like PP, I've spent over $200 just on basic supplies (not including books and math/literacy station materials). I'd like to, but seriously- I just can't do it anymore.
Board:
First Grade
08-18-2011, 12:30 PM
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6
Mrs. Meacham's Calendar
Posted By
mls
one person
I have had one person do it for the last few years. It seems to save time (for me anyway). Because they have they own pages that they are fliing out, they stay engaged. Mrs. Meacham pops on to PT...
Board:
TEACHERS' LOUNGE ARCHIVE
08-16-2011, 05:51 PM
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4
When is enough enough?
Posted By
mls
I hear ya!
I'm on my 5th room in 4 years (split between 2 buildings my first year). I don't know any other way at this point. I'm praying that I can stay in this room for a while. It is so exhausting! You...
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BusyBoard
08-15-2011, 11:14 AM
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21
Only if you have a sense of humor
Posted By
mls
Love!
I am so in love with you! Not in the "hey, ya wanna do it" kind of way- but all kinds of crazy how funny you are way :) Thank you for the laugh and I'll be following you (again- not stalking, just...
Board:
Sunflower Room
08-11-2011, 09:14 AM
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21
Daily Five Vs. Reading Workshop
Posted By
mls
Lucy Calkins
Lucy and company put out a series of readers Workshop Units of Study books (similar to writer's) last year. That's what our upper elem has been using as a guide.
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