We are reading weekly poems. The student who reads it to the most people & has the most signatures by Friday gets to read it to the class or if they choose, Mrs. Coward, our principal. Go readers!
This week we read How Teddy Bears Are Made by Ann Morris
Here is an awesome PBS Curiosity Quest that actually goes to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. http://youtu.be/wqLz8BOaFio
The kids all brought their special stuffed friends. They hung out in the classroom and were great inspirations for writing!
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My teacher gave me a scratch off ticket for good behavior. When I scratched it off, it said, "Share something on our blog!" So that is why I get to write this blog.
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These are the lights in our classroom. They help us see when we turn off the big light in the classroom during free writing time. I think they are beautiful. They make me feel happy.
Oh my goodness! The three second grade teachers were so blessed to be able to observe a master teacher! I got some wonderful ideas from her!!! Here are the new tables and seating options in my room! Also a little writing by firelight, thanks Mrs. Cash!
You are now entering the fantastic 2nd grade classroom of Mrs. Cash!!
Be prepared to be amazed!!!
My Story Character Setting PEA (problem, experience, or adventure)
Beginning Event 1 Event 2 Event 3
Middle
End
Cheryl Sigmon's Portable Word Wall FREE!
LOVING HER RUG! I have the same one! :)
Math Strategy Cards
Math stops
Groups are ladybugs, butterflies, blue jays, owls, caterpillars, & bees.
The asterisk next to the assignment is what they are graded on for that day.
Most centers contain 2 activities. She also sends home a fantastic rubric explaining how students are graded!
As a parent, I know I would really appreciate this!!!
FREEBIE ALERT!!!
You can purchase this here.
FREEBIE ALERT!!! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Slant-Poster-255320
Morning music! Gets everyone jumping, clapping, smiling, and greeting each other.
Teacher participates!
Fabulous anchor charts all over the room & teacher created bulletin boards w/ butcher paper & borders.
Love everything on these walls, seriously!
Strategies
Lovely organization & sonic cup! We all need one!
She was able to immediately go to a notebook or file & pull out examples of everything I had questions on.
Ceiling hangers. She had group #s above each table & strips denoting how many points that particular table had earned for god behavior.
Double digit addition/subtraction freebie!
Reading Strategies
There are several FREE resources on TPT. There are also tons of paid resources. This concept is not unknown, and has MANY authors with many different versions. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Strategies-Posters-Bright-Chevron-Polka-Dot-or-Non-Patterned-722246
or
or my favorite is Deanna Jump's http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-101-Printables-Strategies-and-Word-Work-158699
I HOPE I HAVEN'T WORN YOUR EYES & FINGERS OUT.
Lots of amazing resources from an immensely talented educator.
BUT as amazing as all this is....the most amazing thing was the environment. It was calm, organized, caring, respectful, vibrant, fun, and everything a teacher strives for! Way to go Mrs. Cash. Thank you for inspiring me & challenging me to do more!
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