It's almost summer, which means it's time to set some summer goals!
- make my classroom look more like this:
- find my little Target pocket charts and have my brother help me make these:
- do some major long-term math planning. I am DETERMINED to teach math as a whole group next year. I feel like so much of our classroom time was not used wisely during math because I was trying to teach and prevent the other half of the class from going crazy. So many of our topics in first and second grade overlap and I can totally teach a differentiated lesson every day. Side note: does anyone else use this program? Or it is only me.....
- totally rework my calendar routine, 100%, with the help of this sweet DVD:
- make these offices! I put the Really Good Stuff privacy shields on my Christmas wishlist that went out to the parents, but alas, it was not to be.... and I think these would be way more useful anyway!
- learn more about Brain Gym! I won a sweet giveaway from Christina and I can't wait to dive into the teacher's manual this summer!
Oooookay, I think that is definitely long enough! What's on your summer bucket list? Link up!
Your list looks amazing! Can't wait until summer time!!! Thanks for linking up :)
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Have a wonderful summer!
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Tamera
http://myheartbelongsinfirst.blogspot.com
OMG Jill, your comment on my blog had me cracking up. I almost commented in my post about my students falling through, but decided against it. HaHa. I was actually the first to fall through (well not completely, but you know what I mean). I had actually just got done lecturing my students about something and I could tell it was taking every ounce of them to not laugh at first. We all ended up laughing about it :) I really think it's the wood! I have 3 that are PERFECT and have given me no trouble, and 2 that are like death traps. Ha. They're used for storage now.
ReplyDeleteThe pocket chart holder thing (does it have a real name?) is super cute! I might have to make something similiar. I have WAY too many of those pocket charts from Target. I stocked up, big time!
I'm following you now and look forward to sharing more ideas with you :)
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans
We use the same math program but with the common core we now use the Expression T.E. more. I so want to work on my calendar time too, I got Mr. Smith's DVD just haven't had a chance to make the changes.
ReplyDeleteI like your list!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love Teacher Tipster! I want to add him to my list, too!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
Love the little pocket chart holders!! They would even make cut dividers at my students tables!
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Jessica Stanford
Mrs. Stanford's Class Blog
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Are you going to go with the browns, blues, and greens in your room? I love it. So calming. I needed my room to be blue and green this year. HAHA!
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1st Grade with Miss Snowden
Love the math facts board!! Thank you for joining the party!! And how was I not following you?! Totally thought I was!! Def am now :)
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A Cupcake for the Teacher
Wow! I have never seen anything like Teaching Tipster!! I am now following you :)
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Kindergarten Smiles
Wow! I have never seen anything like Teaching Tipster!! I am now following you :)
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Kindergarten Smiles
I agree with your struggle in math. Our school had two1/2 combinations this year and we were fortunate to be able to switch for math. I took the firsties and my partner took the seconds. Next year I may not be so lucky and I want to revamp my lessons. One of my goals this summer is to pour over the standards and combine them. I understand your pain!
ReplyDeleteWow! I never thought of making pocket chart holders for those little Target pocket charts...brilliant!
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Jen's Kinder Kids
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You and your kiddos will LOVE calendar time! I got the DVD last summer and immediately changed my routine. They get SO much more out of it!
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Kinder Kraziness
I love the teacher tipster! He has so many brilliant ideas!!! What is a brain gym??
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Think, Wonder, & Teach
Your background looks awesome…im your newest follower…. Drop by
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