tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85036876949447019452024-03-28T22:29:35.939-05:002nd Grade StuffHints, tips, and tricks for my teacher friendsJamie (2nd Grade Stuff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08491769246753962221noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503687694944701945.post-90606215737518325462019-12-01T15:25:00.000-06:002019-12-01T15:25:05.647-06:00Fun Ways to Teach Main Idea and Key DetailsI've been teaching a long time, but one thing that hasn't changed is how difficult it is for my students to find the main idea of a given text. So over the years, I have searched and searched for <b>fun ways to teach main idea and key details</b>. Everything I found was so overused and outdated, so I decided to come up with my own idea. And you can do it too... all you need is a jigsaw puzzle! I'm explaining in detail the 5 steps I use to teach main idea and key details with my students.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. The Mini-Lesson</h3>
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Using a puzzle, place one piece down at a time asking the students what they see. Continue putting a piece down at a time while the students tell you or their neighbors more and more "details" that are being added. When the puzzle is complete, describe the puzzle as a whole picture. Explain that this is how main idea and key details work. The details in the puzzle support the big picture just like the details in the text support the main idea. Students can complete a graphic organizer as guided practice.<br />
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2. Center Activity</h3>
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Students will complete a similar activity structure at a reading center as they put together a puzzle and discuss the details of the puzzle and the main idea once the puzzle is complete. They will complete the same graphic organizer from the mini-lesson with the new puzzle. They will then read a piece of text (student- or teacher-chosen) and complete the same graphic organizer using the informational text to practice main idea and key details.</div>
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3. Independent Practice</h3>
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Students will use interactive notebook pages (or folded booklets if notebooks aren't used) to practice main idea and key details with scaffolding. I usually provide three different levels of the same activity and differentiate based on student needs.</div>
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I also make sure to provide both <i>main idea</i> or <i>central idea</i> wording based on the verbiage of state/district ELA standards.<br />
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4. Writing Task</h3>
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Students will complete an open-ended written response to a text to demonstrate their understanding of main idea and key details. This can be used in a center, as test prep, in an exit slip, or even as homework. This is a great way to practice for those pesky standardized tests!</div>
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Finally, the students complete a cold read and a formative assessment over main idea and key details using that cold read. I differentiate the text at three different levels, but it's used to give me a good idea of where my students are in regards to mastery of the standard. I always include a high-interest text that lends itself well to determining the main idea and key details. This helps me plan my next steps as far as my instruction goes. It's also great for standards-based grading!</div>
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If so, you can take any of these ideas and use them in your own classroom absolutely free! On the other hand, if you would like to have all of these resources put together in a nice, neat package for you to just print and use in your classroom tomorrow, I have done all the hard work for you and listed it in my TeachersPayTeachers store <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Main-Idea-and-Details-Main-Topic-Central-Idea-5064410" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Everything you see in this blog post (and more!) is included in this fun resource!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it helpful. You might also enjoy <a href="https://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2019/02/graphic-organizers-for-formative.html" target="_blank">THIS POST</a> all about formative assessment in reading with graphic organizers. Feel free to share this post with your teacher friends on social media or pin to Pinterest so we can all benefit from these fun ways to teach main idea and key details in our classrooms. Happy Teaching!</div>
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<b>Graphic Organizers as Formative Assessment:</b><br />
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Formative assessment is an essential part of understanding the needs of your students and planning your future instruction. If we can view student learning as a journey from A to Z, then we need to have pit stops along the way to help assess how they're doing in their journey. Of course, the ultimate destination is the mastery of the standard.<br />
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Graphic organizers require students to process information and organize the content in a logical format to demonstrate reading comprehension. They are especially helpful for students to have a visual/spatial representation of the content.<br />
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<b>Multiple Modes of Assessment:</b><br />
<b><br /></b> Students learn in different ways and at different speeds. Offering students multiple modes of assessment can help the student to demonstrate mastery of the standard in their preferred way of learning. It can help the teacher to see how the student learns best through the differentiation of the mode of assessment. When I formatively assess my students in reading, I assess multiple times, with multiple texts, and in multiple modes: digital, printable, and with interactive notebooks.<br />
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My primary form of reading assessment is using graphic organizers that come in the form of printables, interactive notebook pages, and digitally using Google Slides or the Pic Collage app. The graphic organizers assess ONE specific reading standard and use the precise academic language within the standard. They are clearly labeled with the standard so that I have a quick form of documentation of mastery and parents do as well. We use standards-based grading in my county and this is, by far, the easiest way that I have found to have perfect documentation for that as well.<br />
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<b>Printable Graphic Organizers:</b><br />
<b><br /></b> I created these printable graphic organizers in 2011 because I was piloting the Common Core Standards and had absolutely no materials that were aligned to the new standards. I wanted a quick one-page formative assessment that could be used with any text (basal series, picture book, close reading passage, chapter book, etc) to demonstrate understanding of the specific standard being taught. This way I could differentiate the actual text to the student's ability, but maintain the level of mastery required for the standard. They are labeled with the Common Core Reading standard on the top right of each page. There are one or more graphic organizers for every single Literature and Informational Text standard.<br />
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<b><br /></b> I also use interactive notebooks as a formative assessment. This is more for guided practice of the standard usually with a text that we have read together. These are simple to cut and easy to use. I wanted the students to have a record of their learning in the form of an interactive notebook but didn't want to waste instructional time on the cutting and gluing. I created these interactive graphic organizers with that in mind. They are also labeled with the standard so I can easily assess and document mastery of the standard and they were created using the specific language in the standard. They are simply a recreated version of the printable graphic organizers in an interactive format.<br />
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<b><br /></b> As our schools are moving more towards paperless classrooms and digital learning environments, I saw a need to create a digital version of the graphic organizers. They are accessible in Google Slides on a computer or tablet, or they can be accessed using the Pic Collage app on a digital tablet or other device. Again, the standard is clearly displayed on the slide or image and the language of the standard is included in the graphic organizers. They are pre-filled with text boxes so all your students need to do is click and type.<br />
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<b>Printable + Interactive + Digital = A Complete System</b><br />
<b><br /></b> Combining these multiple modes of formative assessment in reading not only helps the students to be able to demonstrate their understanding in multiple ways, but it also helps the teacher to have a complete system for documenting mastery of the standards. Throughout the week students can use the interactive notebook graphic organizers, the digital graphic organizers, and then the printable graphic organizers as a more formal assessment. All the while only working on that single reading standard being assessed. In this example, RL.2.5 Overall Structure is the standard being assessed in multiple modes here.<br />
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"Teaching in December is easy," said no teacher ever. Do you find your students' excitement to be through the roof? How about their behavior? Is it also through the roof? Haha! I can relate... but I do have a few tips and tricks that I have found really help to calm the chaos in the month of December, or at least embrace it. They're kids. They're going to be excited for the holidays, but it doesn't have to overwhelm you.<br />
<a name='more'></a><b><br /></b> <b>1. Build on the excitement.</b><br />
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Are your students super excited for the holidays? Are they even more excited, or ready, for a break from school? Use it to your advantage! Find even the tiniest of ways to use that excitement throughout your day.<br />
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<li>Try a seasonal call and response!</li>
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<li>Teacher: Santa Claus is comin'! Students: to town!</li>
<li>Teacher: On Dasher! On Dancer! Students: On Prancer! And Vixen!</li>
<li>Teacher: Run, run, as fast as you can! Students: You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!</li>
<li>Teacher: All aboard! Students: The Polar Express!</li>
<li>Teacher: Frosty! Students: The Snowman!</li>
<li>Teacher: Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells! Students: Jingle all the way!</li>
<li>Teacher: Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus! Students: Right down Santa Claus Lane!</li>
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<li>Use fun holiday incentives for good behavior.</li>
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<li>erasers, pencils, holiday trinkets</li>
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<li>Hold a class behavior challenge.</li>
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<li>Reward the students for whole-class good behavior with "snowballs" or white fuzzy poms in a jar. When the jar is full, the class gets a small reward.</li>
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<b><br /></b> <b>2. Respect student emotions and beliefs.</b><br />
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Not every student will be excited about a holiday break. Some students may not be looking forward to the time away from school at all. Acknowledge it and respect it. Your students' social and emotional well-being matters. Keep in mind that not all students celebrate the holidays in the same way. Take their thoughts, beliefs, and traditions and learn from them. Allow students the chance to express their emotions and share their beliefs. This will keep that sense of community alive and well in your classroom during the holiday season.<br />
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<b>3. Maintain structure and routine.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> This one is a biggie. While I love some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Christmas-Winter-101545" target="_blank">seasonal activities</a> (and we do a lot of them), I also believe that maintaining the routine in the classroom is key to keeping misbehaviors at bay. In my class, I continue running guided math and guided reading groups all the way up until the last day before break. I do this because it's our norm. Take a student out of their norm and that's when we might see some issues arise. Keep the structure. Keep the routine. Keep your expectations high... and offer positive reinforcements like crazy!<br />
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<b>4. Sprinkle in the seasonal activities.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> This is where it gets fun! I know in the tip above I mentioned that we maintain our norm, but that doesn't mean we don't add some seasonal goodness into that routine. Instead of reading our basal series, we can read some of our favorite seasonal picture books. Rather than our typical guided reading texts, add in some holiday passages. And everybody loves a good ole Holidays Around the World study! This season wouldn't be complete without it. I add <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-ELA-Printables-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-994034" target="_blank">seasonal graphic organizers</a> to our guided reading stations. I add some fun holiday erasers into our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">guided math games</a> to use as counters or game pieces. I put some <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-413566" target="_blank">seasonal writing prompts</a> into our writing center. For morning work, we even practice <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfect-Paragraphs-One-Step-at-a-Time-December-Edition-1575693" target="_blank">paragraph writing</a>, but with a holiday twist! It's easy to sprinkle in the fun while keeping the structure and routine the same as any other day. Just make small tweaks here and there.<br />
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<b>5. Teacher self-care.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> This seems to be all the buzz lately and for good reason. As teachers, we do not take care of ourselves. We come to school sick, we stay and work late, we bring our work home. Are you nodding your head in agreement? I am. Let's remember that during a slightly stressful season of teaching, we have to take care of ourselves. You can't pour from an empty cup!<br />
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<li>go for a walk each day</li>
<li>drink lots of water</li>
<li>get plenty of sleep</li>
<li>read a book for 30 min (set a timer)</li>
<li>get a massage or a pedicure</li>
<li>binge your favorite show on Netflix</li>
<li>journal, pray, or meditate</li>
<li>take a SICK DAY if you're sick</li>
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<b><br /></b> <b>Conclusion:</b><br />
<b><br /></b> The month of December as a teacher is tough. It kinda reminds me of October. It's busy, but exciting, and can get crazy overwhelming. So dear teacher, build on that excitement. Respect their emotions and beliefs regarding the holidays. Maintain structure and routine while sprinkling in the holiday fun. Most importantly, my friend, take care of YOU. Finally, let's remember, they're just kids. Let them be little.<br />
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Amazon Link to Book {affiliate}:<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2DqkDAR" target="_blank">You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Mayflower</a> by Peter Cook<br />
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Amazon Link to Book {affiliate}:<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2qTil5S" target="_blank">How Many Days to America</a> by Eve Bunting<br />
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Activity 3 (my fave!):</h3>
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Amazon Link to Book {affiliate}:<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2PAJysz" target="_blank">Turkey Trouble</a><span id="goog_1097445864"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1097445865"></span> by Wendi Silvano<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2S1TMPG" target="_blank">'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving</a> by Dav Pilkey<br />
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Not included in the free download, but is a great follow-up activity that can be found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/November-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-376827" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br />
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Amazon Link to Book {affiliate}:<br />
<a href="https://amzn.to/2TnM1Vv" target="_blank">Thanksgiving is Here!</a> by Diane Goode<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Spoiler Alert: </b>My favorite activity is #3. I love reading the two books <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tn1khe" target="_blank">Turkey Trouble</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2qShbY5" target="_blank">'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving</a> (both about eating turkeys for Thanksgiving) and then comparing and contrasting the two books about the same topic. The kids eat it up, no pun intended. I like to follow that activity up with an opinion writing piece found in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/November-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-376827" target="_blank">November Writing Activities</a> where the students pretend they are the turkey and write a persuasive letter about why families should NOT eat turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They always turn out SO CUTE!<br />
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Do you have a writing center in your classroom? If you run Guided Reading in your classroom or follow the Daily 5 approach to ELA centers (or a modified version of it), then you probably do. But may I question your writing center for a moment? Let's reflect on these points together. Do your students respond to writing prompts? Are your students writing for an authentic purpose? Are they writing to a real audience? Are your writing prompts simulating a real-life writing experience that your students will one day be asked to do in the future? If not, give me just a few moments of your time and let's rethink writing prompts in our classrooms. I'll give you three reasons why students need authentic writing prompts in the writing center.<br />
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You see, I am ALL FOR the fun, playful, imaginative writing where students are creating characters and settings that live in a fantasy world. The students get really excited to write those pieces, don't they? I think those types of writing experiences serve a purpose and are useful in the classroom, I do. But I also think that students need to have writing opportunities that simulate a simplified version of the type of writing that they might one day be asked to do in their future career, whatever that may be. I'll get into some examples, but first, can we all agree that our students need experience in authentic writing prompts?<br />
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Let me paint a picture for you. When I first started teaching, I didn't think that writing to a prompt would ever serve a purpose. I had read research that suggested that very point. So that's what my writing center looked like. It was a writing center that was free-write - no prompts, no direction, basically just a list of things they could write (letters, poems, stories, cards, etc.) and let me tell you... that's where I was failing my students.<br />
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It was in perfect timing that I was asked to pilot the Common Core Standards into my primary classroom. This was in 2011, friends, and boy were my eyes opened to a whole new rigor of teaching and learning. I began to see that real-world practice was going to become an integral part of our learning experience. I remember reading the words "college and career-ready" and something clicked for me and I realized that our writing needed to be more rigorous, even for my 2nd graders. What I was currently doing in writing centers was not enough. Not nearly enough.<br />
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So I created a set of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Writing-Centers-345246" target="_blank">monthly writing activities</a> based around the Common Core Standards that offered my students the opportunities to write for an authentic purpose and to a real audience. Each month my students were able to practice narrative, opinion, informative/explanatory, and shared research writing. The topics were ones that my students enjoyed and helped my students' writing to flourish over the coming months. It was truly a game-changer.<br />
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These writing pieces serve as a portfolio of rough drafts for the students. As teachers, we often ask our students to take every piece of writing to the publishing phase and, in my opinion, that's just not necessary. With that being said, these drafts can easily be taken to the publishing phase at a later date if the students choose to. But for now, in our writing centers, let's just allow our students to enjoy the writing process with topics that interest them.<br />
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You can easily create authentic writing prompts on your own or you can purchase the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Writing-Centers-345246" target="_blank">monthly writing activities</a> that I have already created where all the work is done for you! Either way, let's transform our writing centers in our classrooms - together!<br />
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... or check them out individually {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Writing-Centers-345246" target="_blank">here</a>}.<br />
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Welcome back! If you missed the previous posts in this 3-part blog series all about <b>how to implement guided math</b>, you can catch up on <a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2018/10/guided-math-overview-part-1-of-3.html" target="_blank">Part 1: The Overview</a> and <a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2018/10/guided-math-closer-look-into-math.html" target="_blank">Part 2: A Closer Look into Math Rotations</a> before reading this one. If you've been reading the series, then you're ready to finish it off with Part 3 which is all about managing math centers without breaking the bank or spending hours printing, laminating, and cutting math centers. So here are some of my favorite ways to save time and money on math centers!<br />
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Do you have board games in your classroom for indoor recess or free time? If so, put them to good use by adding them in as a math center! I've also asked for donations from parents and gotten a great response. Now the board game alone isn't sufficient, but pair a fun board game with differentiated math task cards (or any other math activity) and you've got the perfect combination of rigor and fun!<br />
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Students work in pairs to solve the math problem on the task card, flash card, worksheet, etc. and when they BOTH arrive at the correct answer, Partner A gets a turn on the game board if they got the answer correct. Let me reiterate that both students solve the problem, but only one student moves on their turn if their answer is correct. If it's incorrect, the students must work together to find the mistake. Then it's the next partner's turn. The same rules apply. Both students work to solve the problem, but if Partner B gets it correct, they get to take a turn on the game board. This keeps both students engaged the entire time even if it's not their turn to utilize the game board.<br />
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For your convenience, I've linked to several inexpensive game boards on Amazon. These are affiliate links and the pictures below are also clickable links.<br />
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2pE6Z5a" target="_blank">Connect 4</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2pGgkZT" target="_blank">Checkers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2pA3Fb8" target="_blank">Jenga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2pB3Qmi" target="_blank">Candy Land</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2xZ7efu" target="_blank">Chutes & Ladders</a></li>
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In the world of social media, cute fonts and graphics, and digital downloads, I think we have lost the brilliance of math centers that are pre-packaged and ready for your students to use immediately. Not only do these types of math centers last for years, they are also extremely versatile. I will share my favorites with [affiliate] links to where they can be purchased. Some of these I have literally had for years and pulled them back out because they can be used over and over with a simple change of content. Even better is that all of them are self-checking!<br />
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<li>Hot Dots - <a href="https://amzn.to/2PbqRHP" target="_blank">addition</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2zTeICe" target="_blank">subtraction</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2PexKZ0" target="_blank">multiplication</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Pe4OjO" target="_blank">Hot Dots pen</a></li>
<li>Self-Checking Math VersaTiles - <a href="https://amzn.to/2BWSHUi" target="_blank">Grade 1</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2RuQuVq" target="_blank">Grade 2</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2zTOtvt" target="_blank">Grade 3</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BYQOGE" target="_blank">Grade 4</a></li>
<li>Flash Cards - <a href="https://amzn.to/2BYf7o9" target="_blank">addition</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2IFBG2k" target="_blank">subtraction</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2PffGxE" target="_blank">multiplication</a></li>
<li>Electronic Flash Card Device - <a href="https://amzn.to/2E19Oam" target="_blank">all operations</a></li>
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Amazon [affiliate] links and clickable picture links to the dice, cards, and spinners I use in my classroom below.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/2ndgradestuff?listId=3QSM2CI0ES1AU&ref=idea_share_inf" target="_blank">variety of math manipulatives</a></li>
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2-digit addition using the 1-4 spinner<br />
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3-digit addition using the 1-9 spinner<br />
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3-digit addition WITHOUT regrouping using cards 4 and lower</div>
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So that's how I manage my math centers without breaking the bank or spending hours prepping! From board games and pre-packaged "done for you" math centers to differentiated math centers with dice, playing cards, and spinners, this is manageable for me. My students are fully engaged in their math centers during Guided Math rotations which allows me to better meet the needs of my students during small group math instruction.<br />
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And that wraps up my 3-part blog series all about how to implement Guided Math in the 2nd Grade Classroom! I sure hope you have enjoyed this series and have learned everything you need to know to get Guided Math up and running in your classroom. If you implement Guided Math in your classroom and use any of the strategies and tips you have learned here, PLEASE share about it and tag me on your social media accounts! I would LOVE to share your success with others! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for spending your time with me!<br />
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My students use the Math TIME acronym for center rotations and small group instruction. In <a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2018/10/guided-math-overview-part-1-of-3.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> of this blog series, I explained what each letter stands for (see below) and today we will dig a little deeper into what each of the stations look like in my classroom.<br />
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<li><a href="https://xtramath.org/" target="_blank">XtraMath</a>: This is a FREE program that practices math fact fluency. It gives the students a placement test, then provides practice on the specific fact program chosen by the teacher and the specific facts the students missed frequently on the placement test. This individualizes learning for the students.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.prodigygame.com/" target="_blank">Prodigy</a>: This is a FREE program that can be customized by the teacher to focus on the content being learned at the time. It also begins with a placement test. It is game-based and is highly engaging for the students.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dreambox.com/" target="_blank">Dreambox</a>: This is a PAID program that is research-based and provides instruction on the students’ individual ability level. It is self-paced and also highly engaging for the students.</li>
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The Independent station is just that - the students working independently to practice the skill taught at the Explore station (explained below). I typically use a written form of practice at this station so that I can have a formative assessment in order to plan my instruction based on student needs.</div>
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I will often use my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/CCSS-Quick-Math-Assessments-24188" target="_blank">Common Core Math Quick Assessments</a> at this station. I like that these assessments are a quick, one-pager that shows mastery of the content standard. These assessments are also extremely helpful if you used standards-based grading or report cards. You can check them out by clicking [<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/CCSS-Quick-Math-Assessments-24188" target="_blank">HERE</a>] or on the pictures below. They're available for grades 1-3.</div>
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You could also use interactive notebook activities, written responses, exit slips, a workbook page (if you are required to use a textbook series), or any type of performance task that demonstrates understanding of the content.</div>
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Now this next point is an important KEY component when thinking about how to implement Guided Math in your classroom. There can NEVER be any downtime. Basically, you must have a procedure for everything! This includes the question, "What do I do if I get finished early?" We all know that idle time in the classroom is a great excuse for students to quickly get off task. So we must always have a solution.<br />
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In my classroom, if students finish their work at the Independent station early, they must work on math fact fluency. With that being said, I do allow for some choice in how they want to practice. They can choose [Amazon affiliate links]: </div>
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What exactly do the students do at this particular station and how does this station <b>not</b> become a time-sucker? I will go into that in GREAT detail in Part 3 of this blog series, so stay tuned! It is a blog post all in itself! You can get a sneak peek at one of my time-savers by checking out this blog post [<a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2017/07/2nd-grade-math-centers-for-entire-year.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>] all about my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">2nd Grade Math Centers</a>. You can check out the <a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2017/07/2nd-grade-math-centers-for-entire-year.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> or find them on TeachersPayTeachers [<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">HERE</a>] or by clicking on the picture below.</div>
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The Explore station is where the MAGIC happens! This is where you will reach your students like never before!<br />
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<b><u>Differentiated Lessons:</u> </b>With 4 different rotations and 4 different groups, you can literally teach 4 different lessons, if needed, depending on what your students. For example, if we are working on the concept of multiplication in 2nd grade, my green group (low) might simply build arrays and count to find the total number. My purple 1 and purple 2 groups (below-average and average) might build arrays, write a repeated addition sentence, a multiplication sentence to match, and skip-count to find the total. My blue group (high) might be working on their multiplication facts and patterns within the multiplication table if they already understand the basic concept of multiplication.<br />
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<u><b>Small Groups:</b></u> Student groups are typically 4-6 students depending on your class size. With this number of students, you can literally be 100% hands-on with their learning. It's much easier to keep 4-6 students on task during your lesson than 30 right?<br />
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<u><b>Materials:</b></u> Instead of needing a class set of math manipulatives (which can get extremely expensive), you only need 4-6 sets. Only 4-6 sets of dry-erase boards and markers, only 4-6 sets of game pieces, only 4-6 sets of workmats, etc. I think you can see the point here! So much easier to manage when you're working with 4-6 students at a time rather than 30.<br />
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<u><b>Know Your Students:</b></u> You will quickly find that you learn your students' needs, strengths, struggles, and misconceptions so much better in a small group setting. Listen to their reasoning, understand their thinking, and address this in each and every lesson at the Teacher Table. It's quite amazing how well you'll know your young mathematicians in the Guided Math approach.<br />
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So there you have it - A Closer Look into Math Rotations! I hope you found a few more ideas and tips for how to implement guided math in your own classroom. Don't forget that Part 3 of my Guided Math blog series: Budget-Friendly Math Centers. I think it will be especially helpful in showing that you can easily implement math centers without breaking the bank. See you soon!<br />
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Why Do I Need to Learn How to Implement Guided Math?</h2>
I have students that range in ability levels from 2-3 grade levels below average to 2-3 grade levels above. Do you see a range of ability levels in your classroom too? If so, how can we justify teaching the same whole group math lesson to all of our students? The below average kiddos will be lost and the above average kiddos will be bored. The only students you are reaching will be your average kiddos. That’s maybe 30% of your class… if you’re lucky. With those numbers, how can we justify that whole group math instruction is best practice? In this blog series, we will dive into <b>how to implement guided math</b> in your elementary classroom.<br />
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I adjusted my schedule to map out 90 minutes for math. While this isn’t always the case, even if you’re working with 60 minutes, you can make guided math work for you. You just have to nail down the transitions by practicing routines and procedures for literally every situation that could arise during guided math groups. When people ask me how to implement guided math, this is my first piece of advice: practice your transitions and procedures.<br />
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I have four rotations with each rotation being 15-20 minutes in length. You might be shaking your head at that 15 minute rotation idea, but trust me when I say 15 minutes IS enough time if you, again, nail down your transitions, routines, and procedures.<br />
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My four stations follow the acronym Math TIME which I will go into great detail about in Part 2 of this blog series. The acronym is my adaptation of the wonderful Ladybug’s Teacher Files TIME rotations from this blog post {<a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2016/02/math-time-rotations-at-their-pace.html" target="_blank">here</a>} used with permission. My Math TIME stations are:<br />
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I have four groups (green, purple 1, purple 2, and blue). My groups rotate through all four math stations daily following the schedule shown below. This is how to implement guided math with four groups, but it can always be adjusted to fit your class size and number of groups.</div>
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<b>Q:</b> Who goes to Independent Work first?<br />
<b>A:</b> My highest group (blue group) goes there first.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> How do they complete the independent activity without being taught the content first?<br />
<b>A:</b> They don’t. They do the independent work from the previous day’s lesson.<br />
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<b>A:</b> Without a doubt, YES! Remember, they are the highest students in your class and the most independent.<br />
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<b>A:</b> YES! The only group that will have to alter their independent work is the highest group.<br />
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The ULTIMATE question! This is a blog post all in itself! Please join me for <a href="http://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2018/10/guided-math-closer-look-into-math.html" target="_blank">Part 2: A Closer Look into Math Rotations</a> to find out what the students do at each station during Math TIME! If you're interested in learing more about how to implement guided math in your classroom, click the links below to keep reading!<br />
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How I Use Tools for Guided Reading Engagement:</h2>
Let's talk engagement! With technology becoming so prevalent in our students' lives, I think we can all agree that we often struggle to grab our students' interest when it comes to reading. Let's face it, our students want instant gratification and sometimes reading takes patience. Sometimes it takes a few pages, or even a few chapters, to really grab my interest... same for our students! From guided reading instruction to reading for pleasure, I think it's super important to instill a love of reading in our young readers so any way that I can make reading more FUN will *hopefully* lay the foundation for a LOVE of reading if they can just learn to give it a chance. I have gathered some fun <b>tools for guided reading</b> that I keep at our small group reading table to make our guided reading time more fun for the kiddos.<br />
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These finger puppet eyes are a sure favorite among the kiddos! The googly eyes are movable and the kids crack up when I say to keep your eyes on the words - haha! You can find these particular finger eyes at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2z82EKT" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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These "magic wands" are actually just drink stirrers, but they're super fun and help the kiddos to track their reading. I also use them to help the students identify sight words in the text or to target vocabulary words as well - "Put the STAR around the vocabulary word!" You can find a pack of these at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2xs4Qea" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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These crazy fingers are so easy to use and probably the least distracting as the kiddos simply put them on their fingers and they stay there until we are done using them. I call them crazy fingers rather than witch fingers or zombie fingers so that I can use them year-round, rather than just seasonally or around Halloween time. Added bonus: they glow in the dark! EEK! You can find these crazy fingers at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2kxD1Qr" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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These finger lights....well, they're my favorite! The kiddos absolutely 100% LOVE them! They come in different colors and the students can either strap them around their fingers like shown above or just hold them and track their reading or highlight important words or text. These are so fun in the dark for a Flashlight Friday reading time! I just ordered a set of 100 from this affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2y93B7c" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. Let me add that it is super important to practice the appropriate expectations for using finger lights as reading tools so they do not become a distraction for the students, but once you've set clear expectations the kids will do a great job! They're easily our favorite tools for guided reading!</div>
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These magnifying glasses I reserve for Close Reading as they signify digging deeper into the text as a detective would! We also use them to find sight words and vocabulary words in the text. They are plastic, but still great quality and much safer than glass! They can be found at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2y90xYU" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Hello everybody! I wanted to welcome you into a virtual tour of my 2017-2018 classroom. I have included LOTS of pictures and links when possible. Welcome to Room 33.<br />
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The pictures above are the overall look of my classroom, but let's get to some close-ups so that you can see all the pretty details!</div>
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This picture shows a closer view of the front corner of my classroom. This is where my teacher desk is located. I have my teacher desk pushed up against the wall to save room. I never sit down at my teacher desk during the school day anyway, so no worries about my back being to the students. I have thought about getting rid of my teacher desk, but I like to have a spot for my ActivBoard computer and document camera, along with an area to house my teacher supplies. My small group table is in the front corner of the classroom where I can work with a small group, but also have my eye on the other students working in centers. The rug is one of my most beloved classroom decor items. It came from Target, but you can find one similar at this affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2wE5k1B" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Moving to the right a little, you can see that I lined my large whiteboard with border from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/product/chalk-it-up-dotted-swirl-border" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press</a>. The Word Work board is also lined with border from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/product/bw-chevron-border" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press</a>. The bungee chair is from Target for about $30, but you can find one similar at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2vtjtQQ" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I printed the letters for the Word Work board on Astrobrights paper using the free font <a href="http://www.dafont.com/mtf-jumpin-jack.font" target="_blank">MTF Jumpin' Jack</a>. I simply made the letters large enough to fit one to a page in PowerPoint, printed, then laminated - so easy and NO cutting! :)</div>
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This is the front of my classroom from a different angle. You can see my beautiful rug even more closely here and also my classroom library. The small book baskets are from The Dollar Tree and the larger book baskets are from Big Lots. My turn-in trays on top of the black shelf are also from The Dollar Tree.</div>
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This area is beside my small group table and houses all of my math manipulatives and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">math centers</a>. The paper baskets on top are a BIG part of how I stay so organized and avoid STACKS of paper. You can find an entire blog post about this system {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/avoid-stacks-of-papers-organize.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The paper baskets are from <a href="http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/" target="_blank">Really Good Stuff</a>. The black labels are a free download from Ladybug's Teacher Files {<a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/07/my-favorite-basketsand-some-editable.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Back to the front of the room for an even closer look. The subject cards are from Ladybug's Teacher Files {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Schedule-Cards-298500" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and I will write our target skills for the day beside each of the subject areas. The students write our skills for the day in their daily agenda that goes home each day. The letters for Today's Date are magnetic letters from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/products/neon-brights-classic-2-magnetic-letters-77189" target="_blank">Teacher Created Resources</a>.</div>
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In this picture you can see a close-up of my classroom library baskets from The Dollar Tree and Big Lots. I also took a printable from Lyndsey Kuster at <a href="http://www.ayearofmanyfirsts.com/" target="_blank">A Year of Many Firsts</a> and put it in an inexpensive picture frame from The Dollar General. The cursive "read" and the bucket with the word "read" came from the Target Dollar Spot. The green bucket has 25 plastic magnifying glasses in it to use during Close Reading, for finding vocabulary words or spelling patterns, or for other reading purposes. The giant clothespin came from Michael's clearance section.</div>
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This is another close-up of my Word Work section. Again, I printed the letters for the Word Work board on Astrobrights paper using the free font <a href="http://www.dafont.com/mtf-jumpin-jack.font" target="_blank">MTF Jumpin' Jack</a>. I simply made the letters large enough to fit one to a page in PowerPoint, printed, then laminated - so easy and NO cutting! The small dry-erase easel came from the Target Dollar Spot. It has a dry-erase surface on the front, a chalkboard surface on the back side, and also will hold a 12 inch roll of paper that feeds through the top so that you can write, tear, and pull more paper down. It was only $10 - such a steal! I will blog more about what I include in my Word Work station in a later blog post. And yes, I am missing one Sterilite container and it's driving me bonkers - haha! :) Beside my cute polka dot lamp, you can see the BEST classroom pencil sharpener ever. You can find this one at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2vPHUZI" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I have had this electric pencil sharpener for probably 5 years and it's still going strong!</div>
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This bookshelf is beside my teacher desk and small group table. The drawer labels with subjects are an editable file that I purchased from Learning in Wonderland {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Get-Organized-Melonheadz-Kids-Edition-Teacher-Toolbox-and-More-1270171" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The Sterilite 3-Drawer containers can be found at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2vx6ADL" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The Monday-Friday labels are a FREEBIE from Ladybug Teacher Files {<a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/10/book-bin-labels-editable-printable.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The bins are from Big Lots several years ago. The black one at the end is for extras or for the next week and is in desperate need of a label. :)</div>
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This is one of my Technology stations. The bigger gray containers are from Dollar General and will house the 10 Chromebooks for our classroom. The 5 drawer container actually holds the 6 Kindles that I purchased for my classroom during the Amazon Prime Day sale. They fit PERFECTLY in these drawers! I need to re-label the drawers to say Kindle 1-5, but haven't had a chance to yet! I have 6 Kindles and simply put 2 of them in the bottom drawer. By the way, Kindle Fire 7 tablets are an EXCELLENT way to add some technology into your classroom on a budget! You can find them at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2hUpukF" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The blank chalkboard poster is from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/product/chalk-it-up-blank-chart" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press</a> and I will be posting Technology Expectations on this poster.</div>
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This pictures shows my other Technology area where my 4 desktop Macs are in the corner of the room. You can also see my STEM Bin bookshelf here. I will have a closer look at this down below. My classroom jobs are under the header "We Lead" and my classroom data will be displayed under the "Class Data" header. Close-ups below. The alphabet at the very top of this picture can be found in Ladybug Teacher File's store {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ZB-Manuscript-Alphabet-Line-Flipped-Signs-297482" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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This is a close-up of my STEM Bin area. You can purchase STEM Bins from Brooke Brown at Teaching Outside the Box {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STEM-Bins-2719619" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I HIGHLY recommend and will be doing a blog post about them soon! The Sterilite container links can be found in a blog post {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. The two pillows are outdoor pillows from Michael's. The smaller rug is from Target. The STEM Bin poster is included in the STEM Bin product I linked to above. I printed and put it into a picture frame from Dollar General. The cursive "create" and the purple bucket saying "create" are from the Target Dollar Section. The giant clothespin is from Michael's clearance section. Underneath the STEM Bins display frame and the clothespin is the book Iggy Peck, Architect which is perfect for introducing STEM in your classroom. This picture book can be found at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2vZ5MKN" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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The Classroom Jobs are from Lindsay Flood at Primary Polka Dots {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-for-BIG-KIDS-2666861" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I still need to put the velcro numbers on the jobs, but we haven't filled out our job applications yet. You can find job application in my Creating Superstars in the Classroom product found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creating-Superstars-in-the-Classroom-A-Tool-to-Promote-Leadership-1320215" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. My clipchart is also located in that pack. From this angle, you can also see my Makerspace Quote Posters (with the lightbulbs) above my STEM shelf. They are from Teaching Outside the Box found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Makerspace-Quote-Posters-3297460" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. I just printed them on Astrobrights paper to make them colorful.</div>
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This is where I will display our Classroom Data board. I will be writing a blog post about this soon, but until then you can find the incentive posters from Creative Teaching Press {<a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/product/dots-on-chalkboard-incentive-chart" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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This area will house my Math Fact Fluency resources. The baskets are from Really Good Stuff. Inside the baskets I have my favorite tools for the students to practice math fact fluency. I will have a blog post about this later, but for now I have Hot Dot pens {affiliate link <a href="http://amzn.to/2vPTB2u" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and Hot Dot cards {affiliate links} for <a href="http://amzn.to/2vt6vTb" target="_blank">Addition</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2vZ7qfr" target="_blank">Subtraction</a>, and <a href="http://amzn.to/2vwKalV" target="_blank">Multiplication</a>. These are a classroom favorite! I also have flash cards purchased from The Dollar Tree and Target Dollar Section for $1 each. Additionally, I have some dry-erase workbooks that I found in the Target Dollar Section that you can read more about in an upcoming blog post. The pillows to the right are from Walmart several years ago and are still going somewhat strong. :)</div>
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So there you have it! This picture is a view from my teacher corner of the room looking towards the classroom door. Thank you for visiting Room 33. Feel free to PIN anything you might find useful. If you have any questions, leave me a comment below or visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/2ndgradestuff/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2ndgradestuff/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a> where you can see more pictures of my classroom in action! Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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Are you tired of spending time and money prepping math centers? If so, then <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">THIS</a> is the resource for YOU! All you need for these centers are dice, playing cards, OR spinners - YOU CHOOSE! No more printing, laminating, and cutting for hours! This is a complete set of math centers for the ENTIRE YEAR with very little prep work. You can find "2nd Grade Math Centers for the Entire Year - 36 Centers" in my TPT Store <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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This resource was designed with the busy teacher in mind! These math centers are EASY PREP, LOW COST, and TIME-SAVING! The centers in this file can all be used with items you probably already have in your classroom or at home. If not, the materials are super cheap and easy to prep. All task cards and recording sheets are available to print in black and white to save paper, lamination, and printer ink. The centers can also be used year-round, rather than seasonal. Switch them out as needed! The design of the centers allows for easy differentiation to meet all your learners’ diverse needs.</div>
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<li>Detailed Instructions for How to Differentiate in Your Classroom (includes pictures)</li>
<li>Detailed Ideas for Saving Time, Money, and Effort with Math Centers (includes pictures) </li>
<li>36 Center Tasks with Visual Cues that Correlate to Every 2nd Grade Common Core Standard</li>
<li>36 Response Sheets with Differentiation to Copy or Put in Sheet Protectors for Dry-Erase</li>
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Download the Preview File in my TPT Store <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a sneak peek into this resource.</div>
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Amazon affiliate links and clickable picture links to the dice, cards, and spinners I use in my classroom below.<br />
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3-digit addition using the 1-9 spinner<br />
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3-digit addition WITHOUT regrouping using cards 4 and lower</div>
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3-digit addition WITH regrouping using cards up to 9<br />
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So that's how I differentiate my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2nd-Grade-Math-Centers-for-the-Entire-Year-36-Centers-3262927" target="_blank">math centers</a> without breaking the bank or spending hours prepping! My students are fully engaged in their math centers during Guided Math rotations which allows me to better meet the needs of my students during small group math instruction.<br />
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Interested in learning more about Guided Math and math centers? I have a 3-part blog series all about it. Check it out at the links below:<br />
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Jamie (2nd Grade Stuff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08491769246753962221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503687694944701945.post-16338273775062382362017-06-19T18:32:00.002-05:002018-11-03T16:30:27.490-05:00Classroom Library Organization<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm going to take you on a picture walk back in time to let you check out my various classroom library systems and then I will reveal what my plan is for this school year.</div>
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First, for beauty's sake, let's take a look at my most recent classroom library. It was my library last year and the year before. See it below. One thing you will notice is that it is NOT labeled and/or organized in any certain way {GASP!}. I know, I know. Let me explain. For the past two years I have only taught MATH, so while my students visited our classroom library on occasion, they were primarily using their reading teacher's classroom library, which was organized and labeled nicely. For this reason, I chose to *not stress* over labeling and organizing - crazy right?! Hey, you pick your battles and organizing all those books was not one of them at the time. :)</div>
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Next, we have my classroom library from a few years back. I really loved how this classroom library was in the corner of the room and it was such a cozy little nook. The lamp light in the corner, the R.E.A.D. letters, the rug and the beach chairs made this such a happy little place. This classroom library was organized by A.R. level, because our school had a heavy emphasis on Accelerated Reader at the time. In fact, I organized by A.R. level for several years because of this emphasis. Now that I know better, I refuse to level my books in this way. From now on my classroom library will be organized by author or genre, never again by level. You live, you learn, you do better.</div>
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Every year I have my display book case with my monthly themed books or books we are using in science/social studies content. This is a pic of several of my Back to School books that we love reading at the beginning of the year. These books are a hands-off section of our classroom library until we have already read the book, then the students can re-read if they wish. But they always go back where they came from! I store these away when it's time to start a new month with fresh books.</div>
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Taking it WAY back, this is a picture of one of my first classroom libraries. Y'all, the picture quality on that old iPhone was so bad that I can't even make it bigger for you because it's too blurry {I'M FEELING OLD!}. You can see this library is organized and labeled by A.R. level. Read my opinion on that above. But you can also see that a recurrent theme in my classroom library are those Dollar Tree baskets! They are simply THE BEST - in ALL the colors! Ha!</div>
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I can't really show you a picture of my classroom library for this year, because it's in a pile in the middle of my current classroom's floor. I haven't touched it yet - LOL! BUT, I have made a decision on how I will organize my classroom library for next year. I actually wrote an entire blog post about it {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. This blog post also stresses the importance of having STURDY book baskets! You can see which ones I recommend at the link above.</div>
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In an effort to streamline my classroom decor and to tone down the brights, I *think* (subject to change) that I am going to switch out my brightly colored baskets for these Sterilite baskets. First, they fit chapter books perfectly and will actually hold MORE than the Dollar Tree ones above. Second, I'm thinking of going with WHITE baskets on my black shelves to tone down the color explosion in my classroom. Let me know your thoughts... I still can't make up my mind.</div>
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One thing I do know is how my classroom library will be organized! This year I will be teaching reading along with math, so I will need to have my classroom library nicely labeled and organized. I can't think of a better way than exactly how a library or bookstore is organized - by author. It will be easy for me, easy for the kids, and will help them to practice that real life skill of using alphabetical order. After I have made my mind up about which color Sterilite containers, I will decide on a labeling system. I'm thinking I will go with a plain, simple black and white label. This is completely the opposite of how my classroom has ever been, so I'm still debating on the color options. What do you guys think?</div>
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Each day this week, I have been sharing one of my top 5 teacher must-have items. These are items that make my teacher life easier, my classroom more organized, and my time more efficient. In case you missed the previous posts, you will want to catch up on items #1-4 {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-3-free-download.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br />
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Math centers can become super expensive really quickly, especially if you switch them out often. This is why it's important to use some staple items that you may already own or that you can get for a fairly reasonable price that will work for the majority of your math centers. These items are also very durable and will hold up well over time. Most of them allow for EASY differentiation as well - so important!<br />
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First, I like to use a variety of dice. I purchased the bundle of dice shown below. This bundle of dice has many, many variations. You will find dice that are 0-9, 1-10, 1-6, 1-20, and MORE! This makes it extremely easy to differentiate your math centers. Students can use the set of dice that will have them working at their individual ability levels - EASY PEASY differentiation! You can find this gigantic collection of dice at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2sIjQ9p" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. They are well worth the money and probably my most-used classroom item for math centers.</div>
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You can always use regular dice with dots as well. They're great for subitizing with the younger students. The yellow foam dice are a teacher's dream for making math centers quiet! The blank dice are always a really neat option. You can write on stickers and then put the stickers on the dice to make them customized for whatever skill you need at the time. You can also write directly on the blank dice, which is nice. You can find these dice by clicking on my affiliate links below:</div>
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If you have lots of spinner games or centers, these transparent spinners are a MUCH better option than the paperclip/pencil method. As you can see in the picture, I like to differentiate my spinners with Astrobrights colored paper also. The students know which color spinner they should be working with when they come to the center - EASY PEASY differentiation again! You can find the transparent spinners at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2twTVOA" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and the Astrobrights colored paper {<a href="http://amzn.to/2sIlJD8" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Also, let's not forget about regular old playing cards! They are super cheap and easy to replace. They also allow for differentiation. For example, you might have some students building 2-digit numbers to add together, while others are building 3- or 4-digit numbers to add or subtract. You can also pull out the cards you don't want/need the students to use. Once again, EASY differentiation of a math center! You can find a large set of playing cards at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2saIcaS" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Finally, to prepare math centers and/or cards quickly and easily, I always use my Swingline paper cutter. This one is durable and will cut through up to 10 sheets of paper at once. I keep one at home and one at school for convenience! You can check out the one I own shown below at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2sCj7a8" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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I hope I have given you some cheap and easy ideas for math centers. For your ease of use, I'm providing my affiliate links to the items above in a comprehensive list below. This wraps up my Top 5 Teacher Must-Haves blog series. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to follow along with me on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/2ndgradestuff/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2ndgradestuff" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more classroom tips and tricks!</div>
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You can check out my 2nd Grade Math Centers blog post {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/07/2nd-grade-math-centers-for-entire-year.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to see how I utilize the above materials in my math center rotations.</div>
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Each day this week, I will be sharing one of my top 5 teacher must-have items. These are items that make my teacher life easier, my classroom more organized, and my time more efficient. In case you missed the previous posts, you will want to catch up by reading {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-3-free-download.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to see my other teacher must-have items. Join me tomorrow to see another item and how I use it in my classroom. Edited to add: You can now see the last blog post in this series {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-5.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/2ndgradestuff" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, then this Teacher Must-Have does NOT come as a surprise to you! :) I recently purchased an <strike>excessive</strike> large amount of these clip boxes from Sterilite in an effort to streamline my classroom storage to a cleaner, more unified look. However, I can't decide on the darker blue, the NEW aqua blue color (super hard to find), or the green which I already own a several of.<br />
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The <a href="http://amzn.to/2rwDDci" target="_blank">small clip boxes</a> below are the perfect size for school supplies (pencils, markers, crayons, even small tablets will fit). Let me warn you, however, these aqua blue ones are extremely hard to find. You can find the darker blue clip boxes in this small size at my affiliate link {<a href="http://amzn.to/2rwDDci" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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So there you have it! My <strike>obsession</strike> collection of Sterilite Clip Boxes! I plan to completely give my classroom a facelift and switch over to ALL Sterilite Clip Box storage! Wish me luck deciding on a color! :) Don't forget to join me tomorrow to see my last teacher must-have item! You can find me here on the blog, on my <a href="http://facebook.com/2ndgradestuff/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>, or on <a href="http://instagram.com/2ndgradestuff" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. See you soon!</div>
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Jamie (2nd Grade Stuff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08491769246753962221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503687694944701945.post-24363685102875068592017-06-14T21:30:00.000-05:002018-11-03T16:27:14.433-05:00Top 5 Teacher Must-Haves: #3 (FREE Download)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Each day this week I am sharing one of my top 5 teacher must-have items. These are items that make my teacher life easier, my classroom more organized, and my time more efficient. So join me each day to see another must-have item! In case you missed the first two must-haves, you can see them {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. Edited to add: You can see the other blog posts in this series {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-5.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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If you're anything like me, you will do anything to make life easier when it comes to making copies for your class. These dry-erase pockets have been a lifesaver in my classroom. My students use them every single day for multiple uses.<br />
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We have a short 15-minute time frame where the students are in the classroom at 8:15, but school doesn't officially start until 8:30. Students are rolling in anytime within those 15 minutes, some with breakfast in their hands. During this <strike>chaotic</strike> precious time, we do a morning work page that focuses on our number sense and also our language skills for the week with two sentences to re-write correctly. Well those copies would add up quickly each day! The solution is to slip the morning work page into the dry-erase pockets so that we can use and reuse again and again. Win-Win! You can download this Morning Work page for FREE right {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Morning-Work-Number-of-the-Day-and-Daily-Fix-It-FREEBIE-270445?aref=4odw49z2" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. </div>
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Let's talk recording sheets for ELA and/or math centers. Those copies can also add up quickly! I don't print or make copies of the recording sheets for each student for multiple days. That would take forever and use so much paper! I simply print 3-5 recording sheets (depending on the group size) and slip them into the dry-erase pockets and students use them over and over again. So easy!! These recording pages are from my Money Activities pack found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Money-Activities-for-any-Money-Unit-Aligned-to-CCSS-201303" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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You can grab a 10-pack of these neon colored dry-erase pockets on Amazon (affiliate link) {<a href="http://amzn.to/2sczLKu" target="_blank">HERE</a>}! I have enough for every student to have one pocket for morning work and also enough for each of my math and ELA centers to use as recording sheets. They are super durable and such a time-saver!<br />
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Each day this week, I will be sharing one of my top 5 teacher must-have items. These are items that make my teacher life easier, my classroom more organized, and my time more efficient. In case you missed it yesterday, you will want to start reading {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} to see my #1 teacher must-have. Join me each day to see another must-have item and how I use it in my classroom. Edited to add: You can see the other blog posts in this series {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-3-free-download.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-5.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.<br />
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Book baskets for your classroom library can get VERY expensive, so it's important to choose wisely when spending your precious dollars on something that will be used (and sometimes abused) every single day. I have found that the more sturdy the material, the better! You want something that is going to last so that you don't have to continue buying new containers each year!<br />
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I have had many, many variations of book baskets in my classroom library. I had some super expensive baskets from a very popular brand that did NOT hold up well at all. They didn't even last me through one school year without the handles breaking off or the baskets themselves cracking. They looked pretty, but didn't hold up to the wear and tear of everyday book browsing.</div>
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Some of my favorite baskets have been the ones below. The small baskets for the chapter books are from <a href="https://www.dollartree.com/" target="_blank">The Dollar Tree</a> several years back. The larger baskets are from <a href="http://www.biglots.com/" target="_blank">Big Lots</a>, also several years ago. They are very colorful and have held up really well over the past few years!</div>
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For this next year, I'm thinking about toning down my brightly colored classroom and going for more of a stream-lined look. I'm thinking about using the black Sterilite baskets below to organize my classroom library this year. {Affiliate Links} The <a href="http://amzn.to/2tj6Pjd" target="_blank">small baskets</a> are perfect for chapter books. The <a href="http://amzn.to/2tjmfEd" target="_blank">medium baskets</a> are perfect for picture books. I think it's SUPER important that in any classroom library, students are able to see the covers of books in order to quickly find a book they might be interested in. This is why all of my books' covers are facing the front.</div>
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Each day this week, I will be sharing one of my top 5 teacher must-have items. These are items that make my teacher life easier, my classroom more organized, and my time more efficient. So join me each day to see another must-have item! Edited to add: See the other blog posts in this series {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-3-free-download.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}, and {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2017/06/top-5-teacher-must-haves-5.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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These 3-drawer containers made by Sterilite are a life-saver! They are designed to fit 8.5" x 11" paper perfectly with room to spare. Let me show you how I use them in my classroom.</div>
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I have one drawer per subject area. I plan one unit at a time, so I put all of my unit plans, materials, and copies in the drawers. Then when it's time to use a set of copies or materials, I just pull them out of the drawer and down into the Monday - Friday bins. I will have a blog post about those later! ;) These colorful labels are from <a href="http://www.learninginwonderland.com/" target="_blank">Learning in Wonderland</a> and can be purchased {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teacher-Toolbox-Labels-and-More-Editable-Melonheadz-Edition--1270171" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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The larger size drawers are also the perfect fit for iPads or similar sized tablets. If you are able, you can also drill a hole in the back of the drawer for your charger cable to slip through! The smaller 5-drawer containers are also a perfect fit for iPods if you're lucky enough to have those in your classroom. Those can be found {Affiliate Link} <a href="http://amzn.to/2rco0Ch" target="_blank">HERE</a> in a pack of 4 as well.</div>
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Lastly, I use the 3-drawer containers on my teacher desk to organize papers that need to be graded, copied, and filed. Notice that I left these transparent purposely so that I can see inside! It's easy to forget about papers when you can't see what's inside. This set stays on or near my teacher desk and helps to avoid stacks of paper sitting everywhere!</div>
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So there you have it! My #1 Teacher Must-Have item - <a href="http://amzn.to/2shsFq2" target="_blank">3-Drawer Sterilite Containers</a> {Affiliate Link}! Join me tomorrow night here on the 2nd Grade Stuff blog, on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/2ndgradestuff" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2ndgradestuff/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see #2! See ya then! :)</div>
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I hope you're starting to get into the holiday spirit! With December quickly upon us, I thought I would share with you a few of the activities that I plan on doing in the next few weeks before break. You can also check out my blog post all about surviving the overwhelm of teaching in December called "<a href="https://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2018/12/5-tips-for-teacher-survival-in-december.html" target="_blank">5 Tips for Teacher Survival in December</a>".</div>
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We have been using my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">Original Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time</a> to really focus on writing a good quality paragraph before we move into bigger pieces of writing. Now that I've been using my Perfect Paragraphs for a little while, I realized that I needed a little something more for my advanced writers. This is why I created the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time</a>. The good thing is that I can use both the Original Perfect Paragraphs and the ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs to differentiate in my classroom.</div>
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First, we will be writing a narrative paragraph about a shopping trip. The stories I hear students tell me about Black Friday shopping with their parents are simply hilarious which is what gave me the idea to create this writing prompt! However, it can be about any shopping trip, not just Black Friday shopping. We brainstorm together to think of other shopping times, including last-minute Christmas shopping - ha!</div>
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This is from my Original Perfect Paragraphs: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfect-Paragraphs-One-Step-at-a-Time-December-Edition-1575693">December Edition</a>. The students are writing a 5-sentence paragraph.</div>
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This is from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ADVANCED-Perfect-Paragraphs-December-Edition-2214972">ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs: December Edition</a>. As you can tell, these students are including an example with every detail creating 8-sentence paragraphs.</div>
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Additionally, we create an authentic writing piece as a class. Each year, we adopt one of our less fortunate families from our very own school to help out through the holidays. Our class brings in items that are on the family's list and then at our Holiday Party on the last day of school, we present the gifts to our Family Resource Coordinator, and then she presents the gifts to the anonymous family after school hours. It's a wonderful way to teach the students about how giving is more important than receiving and that the holidays aren't always a special time for everyone, especially the less fortunate.</div>
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Since this is very near and dear to our hearts, I like to incorporate a little authentic writing into this idea. We brainstorm ways in which we could help and then the students write a letter to their parents persuading them to send in money and/or donations for our family in need. This letter takes the place of a letter written by me and the students know that, so they take this writing piece VERY seriously! I love it! Each year this activity gets such sweet comments from our class families. This can be found in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/December-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-413566">December Common Core Writing Activities</a> pack.</div>
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In the next three weeks, we will be finishing up our last unit in math. As we finish and get ready for end-of-quarter progress reports, I will be using some quick, formative assessments to make sure my students have mastered each standard covered on the test. This will give me an idea of how to carry on with my instruction over the next three weeks and what I really need to focus on. These are from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Standards-Math-Quick-Assessments-3rd-Grade-Edition-283615">Common Core-Aligned Quick Math Assessments: 3rd Grade</a>. I also have these for <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Standards-Math-Quick-Assessments-1st-Grade-Edition">1st Grade</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Standards-Math-Quick-Assessments-196933">2nd Grade</a>.</div>
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We will also be using these fun <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-and-Subtraction-QR-Code-Self-Checking-Task-Cards-Common-Core-Aligned-1143744" target="_blank">QR Code Task Cards</a> to review addition and subtraction. The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-and-Subtraction-QR-Code-Self-Checking-Task-Cards-Common-Core-Aligned-1143744" target="_blank">QR Codes</a> can be scanned with a iPod, old iPhone, iPad or tablet, or any computer using a QR Code scanning website like <a href="https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/scan" target="_blank">THIS</a> one. The students love it!</div>
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This is where I squeeze in my favorite seasonal picture books which means HOLIDAY-themed graphic organizers! One of my favorites is {affiliate link} <a href="https://amzn.to/2PsE8er" target="_blank">The Polar Express</a>. I will read it aloud and then have the students complete the two graphic organizers you see below. These are from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-ELA-Printables-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-994034">Christmas ELA Printables</a> pack where you can find many more!</div>
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The last thing that I like to have prepped and ready *just in case* for the month of December is my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Day-After-a-Snow-Day-No-Prep-Activities-1727074" target="_blank">Day After a Snow </a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Day-After-a-Snow-Day-No-Prep-Activities-1727074" target="_blank">Day</a> pack. This resource is full of fun goodies for reading, math, writing, science, AND social studies - an entire day of fun activities that can be copied and placed in a folder! These activities work perfectly for those last-minute snow days or snow delays. You can check it out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Day-After-a-Snow-Day-No-Prep-Activities-1727074" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Hey there, my friends! I have been working hard to get you an ADVANCED version of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time</a> series. The original series has been a huge hit and have really helped many students to become successful writers. I was looking for a way to differentiate and offer a more ADVANCED approach to the Perfect Paragraphs and I have finally worked out all the little details. Let me explain...</div>
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First, the topics/prompts are all the <b>exact</b> same as my original <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">Perfect Paragraphs</a> series. I did this for a specific reason. I wanted the ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs to be a source of differentiation in your classroom. I was finding that my struggling writers and average writers were doing a fantastic job with the original format. However, my advanced writers could use a little more challenge! So I created the ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time!</div>
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Second, the original <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">Perfect Paragraphs</a> series taught students using a step-by-step approach to writing a <b>5 sentence paragraph:</b> an introduction sentence, three details or reasons, and a concluding statement. The ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs series will use the same step-by-step approach, but the students will be writing an <b>8 sentence paragraph:</b> an introduction sentence, three details or reasons, three examples to support those details or reasons, and a concluding statement.</div>
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I am beyond thrilled with how these turned out and I can't wait to use BOTH as a source of differentiation in my classroom. Every student will be writing about the same thing, but on their own level. Some students will be writing 5 sentence paragraphs, while others will be writing 8 sentence paragraphs. Easy Peasy!</div>
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I created the infographic above to help you see the difference between the two series. Feel free to PIN this image or any other images included in this post! I hope you find the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs</a> useful! <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ADVANCED-Perfect-Paragraphs-October-Edition-2175379" target="_blank">October Edition</a> is finished and uploaded and November is coming soon!</div>
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You can check out the original Perfect Paragraphs by clicking {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs-175084" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or on the image below:</div>
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The first product in the new series: ADVANCED Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time: October Edition! You can check it out by clicking {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ADVANCED-Perfect-Paragraphs-October-Edition-2175379" target="_blank">HERE</a>} or on the images below.</div>
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<br />Jamie (2nd Grade Stuff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08491769246753962221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503687694944701945.post-55860927342516369412015-08-17T21:30:00.000-05:002019-07-26T15:37:08.447-05:00A Peek at My Week: The First Days of School {FREEBIE}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there! I hope you are well rested and preparing for a fabulous school year! I want to share with you some of my favorite <b>back to school ideas and activities</b> we do on the first week of school! Take a peek below into our first week of fun!<br />
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Even in 2nd grade, we are all still a little nervous. So I begin the day by reading (affiliate link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2K3J5HX" target="_blank">First Day Jitters</a>.</u>This is a familiar book that they have all read before, but it's just so cute! I use it to ease their minds and let them know that even I, the teacher, have the first day jitters! We all get a good laugh and relax a little bit after the story. I use that time to introduce myself and then for the students to spend some time introducing themselves using the two activities above from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Activities-Pack-Fun-Activities-for-the-First-Days-of-School-723431">Back to School Activities Pack</a>! I like these two activities because they require little, if any, assistance and I can get students' parents out the door and start collecting supplies while they're working!</div>
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Next, we get up and moving around the room! I like to incorporate quite a few bodily-kinesthetic activities in the first week just in case any of the kiddos have the wiggles! We do two more activities from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Activities-Pack-Fun-Activities-for-the-First-Days-of-School-723431">Back to School Activities Pack</a> where the students get to know their friends and get to explore the classroom environment.<br />
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Next, we start talking about our school-wide expectations! We begin with responsibility by reading (affiliate link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2uY1rVQ" target="_blank">Just a Little Homework</a></u>. The kids can all relate to getting a little distracted and making excuses as he does in the book. We also tie this into the 7 Habits - Put First Things First.</div>
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We learn about obeying expectations by reading (aff. link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2K7UPsS" target="_blank">Miss Nelson is Missing</a></u>. This is always a class favorite! We then talk about the playground rules and why they're important before we go outside for recess. We create a brochure for the Kindergarteners at our school to help them learn the playground rules as well! Authentic writing! You can find this writing activity in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/AugustBack-to-School-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-269739">August/Back to School Common Core Writing Activities</a>. <i>Read more about Common Core Writing Activities in another blog post <a href="https://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2013/06/common-core-writing-q-session.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</i></div>
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We spend a great deal of time talking about cooperation, because we spend a great majority of our school day working with partners and in groups. We read the story (aff. link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2LMCyGh" target="_blank">Swimmy</a></u> and then the students complete the What Should We Do? activity from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Activities-Pack-Fun-Activities-for-the-First-Days-of-School-723431">Back to School Activities Pack</a>. This activity encourages the students to really cooperate and synergize (7 Habits vocabulary) to compromise on a decision.</div>
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Continuing on with cooperation, we complete this activity that I saw posted on <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/">4th Grade Frolics</a>. Thanks for sharing, Tara! The students must "Save Fred"! Fred is the gummy worm and the cup is the boat. Fred is in the ocean and the students must rescue him by getting the gummy lifesaver around Fred and getting Fred back in the boat all without using their hands! They do have tools to use though - paperclips only! The students work in groups of four to try to "Save Fred" and then we talk about how we have to cooperate in order to make it work!<br />
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Next we talk about keeping a positive attitude by reading (aff. link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2K8cpND" target="_blank">Pete the Cat</a></u>. Even though this is a very early elementary book, I just love the way that Pete has such a positive attitude and I love the message at the end! After we read, we work with partners and toothpaste! The only directions I give is to squirt all the toothpaste out of the tube and onto the plate with the help of their partners. The kiddos don't have a problem with that at all - ha! Next, I look at them and say, "OK, friends, now please put the toothpaste back into your tubes. Go!" *insert confused looks from all my kiddos here* They are all like "Mrs. Rector, that's impossible! We can't do that!" I look confused as well - hee hee! The takeaway from this activity: Choose your words wisely, because once they come out of your mouth, you can't put them back in! I do explain that you can clean up the mess and apologize (we threw the toothpaste away to symbolize this), but you can never put the toothpaste back in the tube. This leads into a meaningful conversation about using kind words, having positive attitudes, and respect towards others. NAILED IT! This is one of the most memorable back to school ideas we do all week long!</div>
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We end our fun after the toothpaste activity with (aff. link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2OtJqa5" target="_blank">Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse</a></u> where we have more discussion about respect towards your peers and your teacher. This type of conversation is what creates our family-like atmosphere in our classroom and I think it's KEY to having a smooth operating learning environment with mutual respect among teacher and students. </div>
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We also talk about friendships and what it means to be a good friend. One of the stories, among many, that we read through the week is (affiliate link) <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2NWIKJd" target="_blank">Rainbow Fish</a></u>. I love the lesson learned in this story and it's just a great book that the kids really like! We follow that up with my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Common-Core-Writing-FREEBIE-1361317">FREEBIE Back to School Common Core Writing Activity</a> about friendship! I use this piece of writing as a quick little assessment of their writing skills in the first few days. Click the link or the picture below to download for FREE!</div>
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Towards the end of the week, we need to get some structure and routine happening so we begin using my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfect-Paragraphs-One-Step-at-a-Time-Back-to-School-Edition-1362385">Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time: Back to School Edition</a> to write about our favorite summer memory! The kiddos do great with this and the step-by-step approach is perfect! You can save over 20% by grabbing <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfect-Paragraphs-One-Step-at-a-Time-THE-BUNDLE-1840015">Perfect Paragraphs: THE ENTIRE BUNDLE</a>! This product will absolutely change the way your students write paragraphs! It's been an amazing tool!<br />
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Finally, we use Blair Turner's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-1883539">Back to School Interactive Notebooks</a> to get acquainted with our interactive notebooks: cutting quickly and efficiently, using glue without using a TON of glue, and placing the interactive pieces in our notebooks correctly! This is a fun little intro to so much more interactive notebooking to come!<br />
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You can find all of these picture books and MANY more of my favorite picture book read alouds all in one place on my Amazon Affiliate Page <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/2ndgradestuff?listId=29LFV546YZLNM&ref=idea_share_inf" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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So there you have it! That's our first week! I hope you found some awesome back to school ideas to use in your own classroom. Here's to a great school year, my friends!</div>
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Whew! It's been a week and a half of long nights setting up my classroom! I may or may not have stayed at school one night until 3:15 am - whoops! I like to go work in my classroom at night after my son and husband go to bed, because I feel like it's less time away from my family that way. I would rather lose sleep than lose family time, so it has been worth it! My <b>classroom setup</b> pictures have gotten a lot of interest and questions on my <a href="https://instagram.com/2ndgradestuff/">Instagram account</a>, so I wanted to share my complete classroom reveal as promised! So here goes.... prepare yourselves for picture overload!</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This is the view when you walk into my classroom and my favorite part of my classroom setup:</span></h3>
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The "Reach for the Stars" headline was made from a font by Kimberly Geswein called KG Geronimo Blocks. It's a free download for personal use {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Geronimo-Blocks-Font-Personal-Use-1804258">HERE</a>}. The incentive charts are from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a>. This will be used as my student data board.</div>
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My small book baskets are from <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/">The Dollar Tree</a>, the larger picture book baskets are from <a href="http://www.biglots.com/">Big Lots</a> and the paper baskets on top are from <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/">The Dollar Tree</a>. The polka-dot lamp came from <a href="http://www.dollargeneral.com/">Dollar General</a>. The black bookshelf is an OLD worn-out bookshelf belonging to my school that I painted black a few years ago.<br />
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My picture book display case needs a serious paint job (I soooo need it to be black and probably will end up painting it before school starts Aug. 11th), but it's loaded with Back to School books for the first few weeks of school. I change these out monthly.<br />
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This is my teacher area. I keep my desk up against the wall, because who has time to sit down at their desk during the day anyway?! It saves space in the classroom and is only needed during planning and before/after school anyway. The ROCKS poster was created by me and printed by our sweet librarian. It displays our school-wide expectations. To the right of that are whole-brain teaching cues from <a href="http://first-grade-fever.blogspot.com/">First Grade Fever</a>, a FREE download found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whole-Brain-Teaching-Callbacks-Poster-Set-292034">HERE</a>}.<br />
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The rest of my teacher stuff is kept in the bookcase beside my desk. The drawer labels with subjects are an editable file that I purchased from Learning in Wonderland {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Get-Organized-Melonheadz-Kids-Edition-Teacher-Toolbox-and-More-1270171">HERE</a>}. The Monday-Friday labels are a FREEBIE from Ladybug Teacher Files {<a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/10/book-bin-labels-editable-printable.html">HERE</a>}. The binders are in desperate need of spine labels - EEK! *Added to my to-do list.*<br />
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I've had a HUGE request for close-ups of these paper storage baskets and the labels on each. I have an entire blog post about how I organize my paper clutter using these baskets {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/avoid-stacks-of-papers-organize.html">HERE</a>}. The labels are a FREE download from my sweet friend at Ladybug Teacher Files {<a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/07/my-favorite-basketsand-some-editable.html">HERE</a>}. The baskets came from <a href="http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/">Really Good Stuff</a>. The baskets are labeled Notes from Home, Papers to Pass out, Paperwork to Sort, Papers for Next Week, Extra Class Sets, and Extra Papers. You can read more about what actually goes in those baskets in the blog post linked above or {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/avoid-stacks-of-papers-organize.html">HERE</a>}. The lime green and pink bins store my math manipulatives and came from <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a> several years ago. The buckets came from <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/">The Dollar Tree</a> and the big storage container in the bottom right came from <a href="http://www.biglots.com/">Big Lots</a>. The calendar, birthday chart, and classroom jobs displays are from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a>.<br />
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This area is to the right of my bulletin board. The metal buckets hold supplies and the inspirational quotes came from my friend <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/">Hope King at Elementary Shenanigans</a> in her Desire to Inspire pack found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Desire-to-Inspire-Subway-Art-and-Classroom-Rules-Decor-Pack-290281">HERE</a>}. The curtains are from Target. The other small bookshelf will also hold other supplies and all of those containers also came from <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/">The Dollar Tree</a>.<br />
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This is my small reading/relaxing area. All of the pillows came from Wal-Mart. The chalkboard posters came from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a>. The R.E.A.D. letters came from Hobby Lobby. Finally the smaller posters above with leadership quotes came from <a href="http://onebrightclassroom.blogspot.com/">Lauren Bright at One Bright Classroom</a> {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leadership-Quotes-for-the-Classroom-1338606">HERE</a>}.<br />
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Again, the chalkboard posters are from Creative Teaching Press, orange pocket charts came from Target Dollar Spot, Math Centers header made from the KG font I linked to above, and the leadership quotes are from One Bright Classroom also linked to above. {All links above}.<br />
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A close-up of my iPad and iPod storage system. Labels for the drawers are again from Learning in Wonderland {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Get-Organized-Melonheadz-Kids-Edition-Teacher-Toolbox-and-More-1270171">HERE</a>}.</div>
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The black pocket chart is from Scholastic and will be used as my attendance and lunch count with student numbers. More leadership quotes from One Bright Classroom {link above} and our Behavior Clip Chart found in my Creating Superstars in the Classroom: A Tool to Promote Leadership pack found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creating-Superstars-in-the-Classroom-A-Tool-to-Promote-Leadership-1320215">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Last, but not least, this is what you will see on the outside of my classroom door. I used a chalkboard poster and added one of Hope King's Desire to Inspire posters {link is above} to make a bold statement the moment you enter my classroom: "In this classroom you are important, loved, respected. You are part of a team. You are valuable, listened to, successful." Love it!<br />
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So there you have it, my friends! Many hours of hard work and still a little bit to do before school starts, but all in all, I'm pleased with how my classroom setup has come together. New classroom and a new school year - how exciting! Have a great school year! If you are interested in other classroom reveals, click <a href="https://www.2ndgradestuff.com/2017/08/classroom-reveal-2017-2018.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see more classroom setup ideas!<br />
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Hey, my friends! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacations (if you have a summer vacation) and are spending some well-deserved time on YOU! I know I sure have been livin' it up this summer, but I'm getting the itch to get back into my classroom. So what did I find myself doing earlier this week? SHOPPING! Classroom decor galore! So I had to share all of my fabulous finds with you all of course! ;)</div>
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Yes, my husband did walk in and see all of this in our living room floor, shook his head, and said "Seriously?". Yes, sweetie.... seriously.</div>
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But, you have to take a closer look! Let me give you the run-down real quick! I bought 5 orange mini pocket charts that I currently have no use for whatsoever, but I really needed them. :) The letter holder thingie, yeah, I don't have a specific use for it yet either, but it was only $3 so why not? Last, but not least are my very most favorite kind of pencil to write with, but unfortunately these are not for me, they're for my students. I'm starting them all out with a brand new mechanical pencil this year {wish me luck}! The sharpening of pencils is my #1 pet peeve in the classroom, so we'll see how this goes. I let my 2nd graders use mechanical pencils from December on this past year and it worked perfectly, so I have high hopes! The items below came from the <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a>.<br />
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Below, my friends, you will find my two absolute steals from my shopping trip! Both of these were 20% off using an app that I downloaded while standing in the aisles at <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a>. I literally saw a sign that said I could save 20% off these items with the Cartwheel app, so I went with it! Downloaded, scanned, and BOOM! Instant savings, my friends!</div>
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My desk chair broke last year so I found this one for $25 and this gorgeous rug in gray and white will be perfect in my classroom too! It was a little more pricey, but y'all both items were 20% off! Thank you Cartwheel app!</div>
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After those purchases, I decided that for my own good I needed to leave Target immediately - ha! So I went over to the <a href="http://www.parentteacherstoreusa.com/">Parent-Teacher Store</a>. Well, it's safe to say that this place did WAY more damage to my wallet than Target... First, I'm in LOVE with these file folders. I got 3 packs of 6 and I plan to keep all of my daily needed documents inside them right by my desk in a crate of some kind. They're from <a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/">Carson-Dellosa</a>. </div>
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Next, I found this cutie-patootie black/white damask clipboard that I do NOT need for any other purpose other than cuteness. Then I found this Lesson Plan and Record Book from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a> that I just had to have. I keep my lesson plans on the computer in digital format, but I like to roughly sketch out plans first with a pencil and paper. And, once again, it was just too cute to NOT buy!</div>
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Y'all, these I haven't seen before! Look closely... they're MAGNETIC! I couldn't decide which ones I wanted so I grabbed both. I'm going to use them to spell the word "DATE" on the board and also to display the "LEARNING TARGETS" header on the board. This way I won't have to rewrite it every day and it will look neater. These are also from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a> Signature Line. Fancy-schmancy!</div>
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And MORE from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a>! I was *this close* to buying the matching class jobs, birthdays, welcome board, and calendar set, but the ones I have were brand new to me last year, so I decided to stay with what I had and accent with this chalkboard line.</div>
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Close-Up! The library pockets will be used for something - ha! Not sure yet, but I thought I needed 3 packs of them! The incentive charts and matching stickers will be used with our goal setting and data boards. The die cuts (bottom right) will be used to label classroom tools/baskets/bins. The smaller die cuts will be used to label the student cubbies with their student numbers. The chalkboard stickers will be used for their name tags on their desk. Loving this line from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a>!</div>
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These items are from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a> and match my current calendar, birthday display, class jobs, and welcome board from last year. I got the big cut-outs to label materials with. The stars are used to track data on our STAR test data boards outside our classrooms in the hallway. The calendar numbers are going to be used for student numbers maybe on their clip chart clips, not sure yet. When I can finally get back into my classroom (floors are being waxed), you'll see much more of this black/white/gray theme when I set my classroom up and post my classroom reveal.</div>
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These cute clothespins will be used on my Behavior Clip Chart. I use the clip chart found {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creating-Superstars-in-the-Classroom-A-Tool-to-Promote-Leadership-1320215">HERE</a>} in my product called <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creating-Superstars-in-the-Classroom-A-Tool-to-Promote-Leadership-1320215">Creating Superstars in the Classroom: A Tool to Promote Leadership</a>. I'll be labeling these clothespins with student numbers with my label maker or using the die cuts shown above.</div>
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I am in love with this black mini pocket chart that I found. I just can't bring myself to use the primary blue ones in my classroom full of blacks, whites, grays, and brights. I have seen a bajillion ideas for staining the blue ones to be black on Pinterest, but I found one that is already black from <a href="http://shop.scholastic.com/shop/en/teacherstore/product/Mini-Black-Pocket-Chart">Scholastic</a>! Yay! No staining for the hubby!</div>
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My paper lanterns from last year faded, so I just HAD to buy some new bright ones... but these are 3 different sizes!! BOOM! They are from <a href="https://www.teachercreated.com/">Teacher Created Resources</a> Signature Line also.</div>
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And these posters! I wish I had room in my living room floor to spread these all out so you can see them! They're gorgeous and all match in a chalkboard and brights theme. You'll see them all in my classroom reveal post. They're from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a> and I bought LOTS of them. They all have really inspirational quotes on them. We are a <a href="http://www.theleaderinme.org/">Leader in Me</a> school, so I like to fill my walls with leadership messages that we discuss and refer to throughout the year.</div>
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I have SO MANY borders, but I felt like I couldn't leave without this set to match my new stuff! Loved this chalkboard pattern from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a>!</div>
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So there you have it! ALL of my new classroom decor goodies! I bought these all at the beginning of this week only to come home to an email that we can't get into our classrooms until Friday because they're waxing our floors - Womp! Womp! So I decided to just lay it all out in my living room floor and admire it for the remainder of the week - ha! My husband was thrilled... :)</div>
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Do you guys have a Parent-Teacher Store or something similar where you live? Have you found any good deals? Feel free to comment below with your fab finds! Thanks for stopping by! :)</div>
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Today I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-for-friday-linky-party-february-6th.html">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a> for a little <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2015/02/five-for-friday-linky-party-february-6th.html">Five for Friday</a> {on Saturday}. This link-up is perfect for me, because all you have to do is share 5 random things from your week - fits my personality perfectly...RANDOM! :) Head on over to Doodle Bugs Teaching and link up or visit more Five for Friday posts by clicking the button above.</div>
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Background Info: I live in Kentucky and in Kentucky we have what we call Snow Days. Well, normally we do. But we have had forecast after forecast after forecast for snow and have gotten NONE! This is a good thing for those of us who like to get out on time in May, but for those of us needing a snow day (snuggle on the couch in our PJs day), our snow dances have NOT been working. With that being said, snow days are always such a controversy in our county. The parents, teachers, and kiddos know all about it, so I like to turn that little slice of hometown drama into an awesome opinion writing piece. So we have been working hard at this authentic piece of writing that the students can really relate to. You can see the prompt below and it can be found in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/January-Writing-Activities-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-459871">January Common Core Writing Activities</a> in my TpT Store. You can also see a complete Q&A Blog Post about my Common Core Writing Activities {<a href="http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2013/06/common-core-writing-q-session.html">HERE</a>}.</div>
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We have also started a new novel study this week. We began The Mouse and the Motorcycle. This is such a cute book! I remember reading it as a child and it was always one of my favorites! On Thursday, we read Chapter 1 and then completed some comprehension questions and a graphic organizer that goes along with the chapter. The comprehension questions focus on basic recall, while the graphic organizer encourages the students to dig deeper and use text-based evidence to respond. You can see a little snippet below and my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Mouse-and-the-Motorcycle-Novel-Study-Common-Core-Aligned-Grades-2-4-1229647">Mouse and the Motorcycle Unit</a> can also be found in my TpT Store.</div>
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Wow, you guys, I have gotten some incredible feedback on my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs">Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time</a>! I even had a fellow teacher tell me that they used my Perfect Paragraphs even in the 4th grade! I just love the way that these guide the students in creating a quality paragraph with an introduction, three details, and a concluding statement. The unique way that these paragraph prompts are laid out is the key, in my opinion, for helping young writers to get their details out FIRST, then come back and add an introduction and a concluding statement AFTER they write their details. As you all well know, students want to get right to the good stuff and this layout allows them to do so. You can check them out in my store {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs">HERE</a>}. I have a pack for every month in the school year so far and will be creating for March through June/July as well. </div>
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I also listened to your requests and have added an extra, matching publishing page for those students who may get lengthy with their writing. I also have added a rubric for each paragraph upon request. I hope you guys enjoy! I will be going back to my previous packs and adding in the extra publishing page and the rubrics as soon as I can find the time! :)</div>
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You can see I have our Perfect Paragraphs all copied into packets for the entire month of February! You can check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jamie-Rector/Category/Perfect-Paragraphs">Perfect Paragraphs One Step at a Time</a> in my TpT store by clicking the picture below. I always include two seasonal and two generic prompts that can be used year-round.</div>
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Last, but not least, I have added a new math center to our rotations. My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-and-Subtraction-QR-Code-Self-Checking-Task-Cards-Common-Core-Aligned-1143744">Addition and Subtraction QR Codes</a> - SO. MUCH. FUN! These are self-checking task cards that utilize QR codes to make them super engaging for the kiddos. Included are 4 different sets of task cards - Addition Without Regrouping, Subtraction Without Regrouping, Addition With Regrouping, and Subtraction With Regrouping. I have added this to my rotation of centers, because now that we're finished with the Addition and Subtraction to 1,000 unit, I don't want the kiddos to forget what they've learned! All you need is ONE iPod, iPad, or iPhone with a free QR scanner app and you're all set. You can see how they work in the pics below or check them out in my TpT store {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-and-Subtraction-QR-Code-Self-Checking-Task-Cards-Common-Core-Aligned-1143744">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Many of the other Owls are also giving away something on their own blogs as well, myself included! I'm giving away a $20 gift card to Amazon and my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-ELA-Printables-Aligned-to-Common-Core-Standards-998260">Winter ELA Printables</a> pack from my TPT store in the Rafflecopter below! You can use the $20 gift card to Amazon to order all the fun winter-themed books you need to go along with my ELA Printables! How fun!<br />
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