tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16551883997841812772024-03-05T23:40:53.408-08:00 Very Perry ClassroomAll things teaching: style, recommendations, my TPT resources, my friends, fun ideas, and more!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-17794982478803805382019-07-18T13:51:00.000-07:002019-07-18T14:25:56.098-07:00My Full-Day Kindergarten Schedule... And How I Fit It ALL In!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">This was me 8 years ago, so I thought I would break down what our day looked like, as it was, last school year. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">This year, I will only change a few things, as I typically do when the district makes changes/additions, </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">This is a time I take to build routine into our school day immediately. Typically, my students check</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> in using their lunch cards under a picture in a pocket chart. Our district provides a “hot” or “cold” </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">option for students to choose from, and the pictures of each meal really help to make the</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">we do our </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Morning Message, which helps us practice many skills. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">(More on the Morning Message coming in next post!) I also quickly run through routines of our</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Workstations (centers) look different all year long as our class grows and changes.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">iPad that I set timers on, which helps us run on schedule, and keeps me and my para (aide) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">on schedule as well. I also use a doorbell for them to freeze with for each step.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">(1st bell - listen for instructions, 2nd bell-clean up and stand behind chair, 3rd bell- </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">move to next station). </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">After routines and procedures have been taught, I usually have</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">If they do not finish, I am not stressed, because my main goal is for them to be practicing skills. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">If it is an activity I am going to collect, they put it in their group box, which rotates with each group. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">have made our ELA/Phonics lessons more powerful over the years is by creating Google Slides </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">to go along with each lesson in our curriculum. It sure beats trying to pull out each picture card,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> letter flashcards, etc. every day! All we have to do is load it on our screens, and teach from there! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The longer I teach kindergarten, the more I see the need for students to have math manipulatives</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">in their hands! Typically, before I use a specific tool for our math lessons, I will have a time of </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">exploration with the tool/manipulative with my class. This allows them time to understand the purpose</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> of the tool, but also provides them with more focused use of the manipulative when used for a</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">I am fortunate enough to work for a district that values the power of “play”</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> in our kindergarten classrooms. So, every day, we provide almost an hour of structured </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">What do I mean by “structured play?” I just mean that I pull out a few activities for </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">to supplement using books that are relevant to the topics we are discussing and learning about</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Art: This is either a thematic or phonics-based activity that we didn’t have time for in the </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Science: Currently, we do a lot of our Science in a whole group setting, but this year, we will be </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> in kindergarten looks like in my classroom. As always, please feel free to email me if you have</span><br />
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Hey, friends! I am getting ready to go back to school, and am moving into a new classroom. As I am unpacking my teacher desk, I am finding my essential items that have carried me through my years of teaching. These are things you can find in my teacher desk, or in one of my "teacher" cabinets. Ready?</div>
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You never know when you'll need to fix something, put something together, or just need a darn level for that bulletin board you are hanging. I have found three tools to be the most useful: a screw driver (gotta change the batteries on my LeapFrog pens somehow!), a level, and a flashlight. (Is that a tool? I digress...)</div>
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This is one that has saved me on nights where I needed to stay for a meeting (I live 30 minutes from my school), on days I forget to put on makeup (it happens!), or on days when I felt I wanted to "touch up." I only have a "spare" eyeliner, lip gloss, and face powder, but it has definitely come in handy over the years.</div>
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You know those days where you enjoyed the HECK out of a burger that had an onion and garlic mayo on it? (Can I get a "what! what!" for "Fat Fridays?") No worries, if you have your dental care. :) Also good for after your second (or, cough, third) cup of coffee. I usually get a sweet bag from my dentist at my visit and store it in my desk. </div>
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I have a bottle of body spray I bought during Bath & Body Works' Semi-Annual Sale, and it has come through in a pinch over the years. </div>
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I use hand lotion like it's going out of style. During the winter, my eczema gets bad... AND using hand sanitizer dries my hands out. So hand lotion is a MUST. </div>
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Anyone else have the world's WORST phone battery? When I drive home from work, I like to drive with a full battery, so I store a cheap phone charger (thanks, Amazon) in the cabinet. Once my kiddos have left, I charge while I am prepping my class for the next day, and I am ready to roll. </div>
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Ok, so obviously every school has a different policy on this. Make friends with your school nurse and see if you can store in her office if you need to. PLEASE check with your school's policy before storing any medication in your classroom.</div>
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Ok, this is number one for a reason. I am a SNACKER. There are days where our lunch doesn't have enough. We get hungry. We didn't eat breakfast. We stayed late in our classroom. The reasons are endless. Some of my favorite "desk snacks?" Nuts, popcorn, powdered drink mix to add to water bottles, and, of course, CHOCOLATE. </div>
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There are my TOP 10 "must-haves" for my teacher desk.... I bought most of these things from the dollar store, the travel section at Target, or on Amazon. You don't need to break the bank to stay prepared. What do you keep on hand in your desk or cabinet? Share below!</div>
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With the new year, and the thought of being Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding in June, I was ready to shed some of the stress weight I put on this school year. One of the best things I did so far was join Round One of the TPT Weight Loss Challenge. This week began Round Two, and though I haven't lost weight this week, the amount of exercise I've done has made me proud. I am honored to be a part of such an amazing group of motivating educators looking toward a healthy future. </div>
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Not just this week, but recently, we have found Cosmic Kids Yoga and really gotten into our P.E. groove. My VERY active kiddos are enjoying the ways they can channel their energy into positivity. And I love how much my students enjoy it. </div>
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Obviously, you've all heard of Lula Roe by now. I have to say that when we have such finicky weather, it has been a lifesaver to wear soft leggings and tunics and still look cute! The added bonus is possibly getting to match your favorite travel mug. ;)</div>
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Ever since I attended Get Your Teach On in Nashville last month, my students have been OB-SESSED with Margie Palatini books. (Thanks, Deanna Jump!) I happened to find this one in my library, and ordered <u>Broom Mates</u> from Amazon. Needless to say, my students were happy campers this week. </div>
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Can we just say "T.G.I.F.!!!!" together? Sometimes, the shorter weeks seem longer than the regular ones! :) Here is a picture from today's College Appreciation Day (I borrowed the sweatshirt from a friend at work). </div>
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I also had to stop yesterday and appreciate the weather. We prayed for rain, and we sure got it. One of my favorite things about this type of weather is the opportunity for rainbows and puffy "Toy Story Clouds!" I just love this kind of weather as a reminder that we often get what we ask for and then some! </div>
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As you may have noticed, this little old blog has been mighty quiet for the past few months. There are reasons (cough, excuses, cough) for that, but the MAIN reason is that I moved homes (across town) and am now moving back to kindergarten from first grade following our Winter Break (we go back on the 9th). </div>
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PERSONAL RESOLUTION:</div>
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I don't know about you, but 2017 has been a motivational year already by way of resolutions. For one thing, I really put on a lot of stress weight in this school year alone. I'm not talking about 3-5 pounds of fluctuation weight. I'm talking about almost 20 pounds on my 5'4" frame since AUGUST. It's been a school year of change on campus AND at home, and, to be honest, I went home and "ate my feelings" a lot more than I exercised. SO, I have resolved to eat healthier and more CONSCIOUSLY. I'm not so much focused on counting calories and following a strict "plan" as much as I am trying to be more mindful of the WHAT and WHY I am eating. </div>
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I have the advantage of starting 2017 at school with a clean slate. Without boring you with the details, our kindergarten classes were WAY too full, and our first grade classes weren't, so I am moving back down to kindergarten. My main resolution this year is to teach my new students that school can be fun, and that change can be good. It sounds simple, but how I handle change will directly affect how my students handle change. I am making it my resolution at school to show students that change can be good. I am also making it my goal to build a strong community in my classroom. One thing I prided myself on with my former students (some of whom I've had for 1.5 school years) is that they were a true community who knew how to work well together. I am going to work to really build that with my new students, and, hopefully, it will be an engaging and safe environment for all learners. </div>
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Notice anything different? In the months since my last post, Very Perry Classroom has received a face-lift from my girl Jessica at Tech and Teachability! I love it! I PROMISE that there will be more on that later.... I have some EXCITING news:<br />
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The Primary Punchbowl is turning 1!! :)<br />
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I cannot put into words what this group of amazing educators has done for me over the past year or so. I have made some lifelong friends, some clear across the country! I even got to meet up and bond with some of them this summer at TPT Orlando! I hope to see some of them in January when I go to Get Your Teach On!<br />
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In spirit of celebration, I wanted to share one of the ways I encourage students in my class to take ownership of their positive behavior.... I don't know about you, but I LOVE Class Dojo for management. I mean, really? Where has this been all my life?!? My students are so engaged by it, and I LOVE the ability to share more with families about what is going on in our class. Students will often ask "Can you add that to my story?" I enjoy that their school day is a conversation piece now with their families. In spirit of our celebration, you can click here to get the brag tags I allow my students to choose from if they are the Dojo Leader of the Week. We store our brag tags on rings located at our Wall of Fame in class. Simple, fun, and inexpensive. ALL three words that teachers LOVE!<br />
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Now, here's where I get to feel like Oprah:<br />
1. We are hosting a GIVEAWAY from some of the girls of <a href="http://www.theprimarypunchbowl.blogspot.com/">The Primary Punchbowl</a>, so be sure to check it out!<br />
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2. Some of us are ALSO hosting a sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Just search for #letscelebrate for some amazing deals<br />
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I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend!!<br />
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As a member of <a href="http://www.theprimarypunchbowl.blogspot.com/">The Primary Punchbowl</a>, I have often reached out for support and to give support for the craziness that comes with this life. I LOVE my job, and I LOVE having people who "get it." With that said, many of the girls in the group have shared that they are planning on moving schools and/or grade levels next school year. This past school year, I had an AMAZING class. One of those classes that get along SO well, give their work their best effort, are engaged, and are just plain fun. As the end of the year was growing closer, I began to feel very sad thinking about "losing them," even though I am in the first grade wing... After discussion with admin and other teachers, I am, as of right now, going to first grade next year!<br />
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Listening: What did I do before Netflix? No, but seriously, what? I feel like any down time I am filling with new/old shows... Has anyone seen "Catastrophe" on Amazon Prime? Blew through that one in a weekend... How about "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?" DOI! ;) </div>
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Loving: I am a VERY sentimental/nostalgic person. And the end of the school year is always hard for me, because I start missing students before they're even gone... I LOVE the fun activities in the last month of school, because they celebrate what students and teachers have accomplished all year!</div>
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Thinking: Every year I say I am going to do something different, and then, by February, I am running around looking for where I stored my big books, holiday decor. etc. I have even MORE ideas for next year, so hopefully I can get that show on the road already!</div>
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Wanting: But seriously. Refer back to "Loving," and you know I love this month... But WHERE does the time go in May?! Also, Fro-Yo never hurt anybody...</div>
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Needing: I had the chance to (finally) go to Disneyland this weekend. I haven't been since January, and, for me, that is a LONG time! I had a great time, but my body is ex-haus-ted! I have had 2 massages (gift cards) sitting on my dresser for more than 2 years... That's 2 years too long... Time to cash them in!!</div>
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Truth: My friends, in all reality, something has GOT to give. For me, it's usually my diet and grocery shopping... This month has been no exception.. Who gets their milk from a donut shop?!</div>
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Listening: Anyone else like obscure shows? "The Wind at my Back" is a Canadian series from the mid-90's. This Spring Break, my mom brought her Season 1 DVDs in the motorhome to watch, and we were hooked! </div>
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Loving: I have been listening to books on Audible on my drive to and from work, and LOVE this! I like light books (memoirs), and have been powering through some good ones!</div>
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Last fall, a few of us girls from the Central Valley of California (<a href="http://talesofteachingwithtech.com/" target="_blank">Sarah</a>, <a href="http://teachingfrombeyondthedesk.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>, and <a href="http://hooorayforteaching.com/" target="_blank">Brianne</a>) were meeting for dinner, as we try to do every two months or so.. We love collaborating, and especially love getting a chance to hang out. We have been able to connect through various meetups, including many of the great meetups at TPT Vegas 2015..We began discussing our dream of hosting a teacher meetup in the Spring for teachers, bloggers, TPT sellers, and the like, and what we would want it to look like... It came down to a few musts: it had to be fun, it had to include more than just our region of California, and it needed to include ALL types of educators... </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Clockwise, From top left: Brianne, Elliott, Me, Jillian, Laura, Sarah, Amy, and Shyra(a great help the weekend of the event)...</span></div>
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When Happy Hour was over, we went back to our rooms with happy hearts, and a new-found energy. It's a good thing we had that energy, because we had about 80 swag bags to stuff... And by stuff, I <i>mean</i> stuff!! </div>
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Saturday morning, Sarah and I (we were sharing a hotel room) woke up excited!! We knew our friend <a href="http://kindergartenlovestory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brittany</a> would be there in the morning, and couldn't wait to see her! I hadn't seen her since I met her at a meetup almost a year ago, but we've kept in touch since! Our shared love for Disney and teaching kindergarten meant instant friendship...</div>
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Then we sent them off on a scavenger hunt, created by the lovely Laura! Many people have told us it was a great way to get to know the area, and to make new friends! Those who completed the Instagram scavenger hunt received extra tickets for our giveaway! If you want to find some of the fun, search #teacherstakesacramento2016 on Instagram! </div>
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Sarah had brought many pieces from home to help make the event decor consistent with what we had been using for the weekend: white, teal, black, and red. She had a great knack for making it even more special with her design eye. </div>
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We had Sarah and Laura (wo-)manning the check in table, I was handing out name tags for the awesome wine glasses made by <a href="http://www.sproutclassrooms.com/" target="_blank">Sprout Classrooms</a>, and Brianne was greeting people after they had checked in! We gave attendees (and ourselves) some time to mingle and meet before we started with giveaways....</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My fellow <a href="http://www.theprimarypunchbowl.blogspot.com/">Primary Punchbowl</a> friend, <a href="http://www.alwayskindergarten.blogspot.com/">Andrea</a>, won some sweet Nickel and Suede earrings!</span></div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.huehd.com/schools/education/" target="_blank">HUE</a></div>
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Also included in our bags was a program that listed all of our wonderful TPT Authors who had donated to our Dropbox link. It was a great way for TPT Authors to gain exposure, and the attendees to get some awesome digital resources for their classrooms!We even had our very own <a href="http://www.melonheadz.com/">Melonheadz</a> clip art designed exclusively for our meetup!!</div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-90980552574743502852016-03-05T15:46:00.000-08:002016-03-05T15:46:17.280-08:00Currently MarchHello, friends! Don't worry, I plan to post about our meetup in Sacramento 2 weeks ago, but I am still wrapping my brain around the awesome weekend! :) SOON! Here is this month's <a href="http://www.ohboyitsfarley.com/2016/03/currently-march-2016.html" target="_blank">Currently</a>....<br />
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Listening: I am in my parents' new motor home and listening to the long-awaited rain outside. A beautiful sound here in California! </div>
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Loving: As someone who is part-Irish (a very small part), I LOVE March. Add in Read Across America, St. Patrick's Day, AND Easter? It's like a trifecta!! I love having a chance to explore so many Spring topics in such fun ways. </div>
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Thinking: I have two exciting things happening this month: Spring break and a trip to the Grand Canyon!</div>
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Wanting: I have signed up for the Great Fit Teacher Challenge that starts on Monday. I am a SUGAR ADDICT, so I am wanting to be as successful as possible with this challenge....</div>
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Needing: I have had my W-2's since the beginning of the year, but I just haven't had time to do my taxes... It's pretty painless, but I just need to sit down and DO them!!</div>
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Polling site: My school isn't a polling site, but so many of the towns in my county (including my hometown) house their polling sites at local places of worship....</div>
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How's your March going? I'd love to hear!</div>
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Ok, so you've signed up for a meetup...You've reached out to attendees.... Now, the age-old question: WHAT DO I PACK?!?</div>
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If you're going to a meetup that is not in your hometown, and/or you are staying overnight, you will need to do some planning... I'm hoping I can help...</div>
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First things first, CHECK THE WEATHER.... Research the place that you are visiting. Plan for unprecedented weather. I usually like to pack a few items that I know will be used in many types of weather...</div>
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1. A Light jacket...</div>
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I like this one from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Coofandy-Fashion-Lightweight-Waterproof-Outwear/dp/B017SO7OGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454973714&sr=8-1&keywords=windbreaker" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</div>
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Something that will wick away rain (or humidity), and will roll up and fit back in your bag easily.</div>
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If your meetup is going to have ANY activities that will require you to walk (like a scavenger hunt, changing venues, etc), you will be glad for this suggestion. Nothing can ruin a good time worse than feet in pain! I KNOW the importance of cute shoes at an event, but if you plan on being gone for more than a few hours, consider slipping some comfy ones in your bag as well.</div>
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Many meetups have your meal, snacks, or drinks included. But, if you are planning on doing anything spontaneous, it's important to have some cash for your fun! For instance, I will be bringing cash for our Happy Hour meetup on Friday at Teachers Take Sacramento, and cash for our bowling night! It also helps when you have a large group to not have to wait to split things a million ways among all the cards. :)</div>
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5. An outfit that screams "YOU!"</div>
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<br>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-41560739270779651842016-02-08T00:06:00.000-08:002016-02-08T00:07:41.755-08:00Currently, FebruaryOk, so I am blogging my "Currently" almost a week late... I love that <a href="http://www.ohboyitsfarley.com/" target="_blank">Farley</a> keeps the link up so long. Otherwise, there would be months I didn't get to participate. :)<br />
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Loving: We have had an AMAZING time getting donors for our meetup giveaways. Can I tell you how EXCITED I am for #TeachersTakeSacramento16?!? It's gonna be GREAT!!</div>
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Wanting: we have been teased with some 70 degree weather, and that darn groundhog may be right!! I was kind of getting used to the rain though. Some of my friends in other states/districts get a long break in the next few weeks and are taking vacations. I may be <strike>jealous of </strike>living vicariously through their margaritas and sand.....</div>
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-82023033847716085462016-01-16T16:50:00.000-08:002016-01-16T21:11:18.266-08:00Tips for Before a Teacher Meetup from an Introvert!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Saturday! If you are on the Pacific Coast, you may have heard, signed up, or planned on <a href="http://www.veryperryclassroom.com/2015/11/pacific-coast-region-meetup-location.html" target="_blank">signing up for the meet up </a>we have coming up in February! If you're anything like me, you may have anxiety about meeting new people, putting yourself out there, and the unknown of a meet up. I have been to 5 meet ups (two of which were in TPT Vegas), and have always been SUPER nervous and considered not going on occasion, for fear of the whole social aspect. Now that I am helping with the planning of an event, I know there are people coming who may have social anxiety just talking about it. As the resident introvert of the planning committee, I wanted to share my top four tips to maximizing and ENJOYING the event in the best way. </div>
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This was KEY for me. I was originally planning on taking <a href="http://talesofteachingwithtech.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah </a> with me to my very first meet up. She is my outgoing, friendly, energetic friend. And she pushes me to tiptoe/bust out of my comfort zone. That first meet up, I ended up having to go alone (poor Sarah had broken her ankle in Ecuador and was a no-go). More on that later. In Vegas, I was thrilled to have her with me, even if she did (literally) throw me in front of Deanna Jump saying "SHE IS YOUR BIGGEST FAN!" Hey, would I have met her without her doing it? Probably not. Thanks, Sarah.</div>
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This is hard for me. Like, REALLY hard. I like to plan. I like to know what I am jumping into. But, sometimes, fun also happens in spontaneity. Make plans to be okay with the host's plans. When you make a new friend, and they want to go do something after the event, get your new friends together and do it! Happy Hour, here we come!!</div>
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Use the event hashtags, find the Facebook groups, spread the word that you are attending. Chances are, there are others who are attending who are JUST as nervous as you. This is a way to make a friend ahead of time, in case you can't do #1. Ask around to see if anyone else is needing a roommate, knows of good spots in case you arrive early, etc. This is a great way to get the conversation going prior to the event. </div>
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If you are like me, you are still (financially) recovering from the expenses of Christmas... BUT, if you're like pretty much ANY teacher across the planet, you spend much of your own money on your classroom.. Today, I am bringing you some of my favorite ways to save money in the classroom<br />
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So many times, I find myself buying glue gun sticks, Flair pens, and tape, when I actually have a stockpile of them in my classroom, at home, or even in my car! By taking an inventory (and writing it down, or documenting by taking pictures), it will help you from spending unnecessarily. Your wallet will thank you. ;)</div>
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Chances are, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Take advantage of the fact that MANY teachers (especially after the gift-giving season) are trying to get rid of things they may not need in their own classrooms anymore. This also applies to furniture that can be re-purposed for use in your classroom. </div>
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Keep an eye out for the "freebie" section. That is where some of your best finds may appear. As always, take someone with you when you go to pick up your item. Safety first.</div>
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If you have awesome families like the ones at my school, they are more likely than not WILLING to contribute to the success of their students' education. If there are items you need for a lesson, event, or field trip that you need, making a wishlist online or posting one on your door is a way to visually let parents know what you'd like. I personally do not like to ask, but I don't mind having a list handy for those opportunities when parents want to know ways they can help. Just make sure you thank them. Let them know their kindness is appreciated!!</div>
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SO many stores that sell what you need in your classroom also offer teacher discounts. One of my favorites is Michael's Arts & Crafts. I NEVER go to Michael's without my teacher I.D. JoAnn Fabric will also offer teacher discounts on your purchases. For a complete list, visit <a href="http://www.giftcardgranny.com/blog/the-complete-list-of-66-teacher-discounts/" target="_blank">Gift Card Granny</a>, who has a list of 81 discounts!!</div>
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Listening: Not only is Winter Break a great time to get some of that rest we are needing, but it is a great time to Netflix binge a series... And I just started my newest obsession, Melissa and Joey, after I finished re-watching one of my all-time faves, Hart of Dixie. Seriously, I am a surefire sucker for cheesy, cornball rom-coms! </div>
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Loving: With that said, I have truly appreciated some down time. Unlike many of the schools in our area, I don't go back for another week. I have just enough time to get a haircut, go to the dentist, make a quick trip to Disneyland, and clean my house....</div>
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Thinking: I am excited at the beginning of each new year to imagine the possibilities of a fresh new start. I have so much I would like to learn, do, and see in 2016, so I am excited to do so. :)</div>
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One Word: Last year, my word was THRIVE. I really felt good about how I saw that come about in my life. This year, my word is GLOW. I would like to help light the way for others, and feel light about the things I do. I know glow can be so many things, and, to be honest, that excites me!<br />
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To start the new year, I am linking up with some of my girls from the Primary Punchbowl, Diana and Jayme.<br />
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Personal: It is HARD to not get caught up in the Instagram, Periscope, Blab, TPT, Facebook Groups, etc. They are all GREAT tools, in their own way. My main resolution, though, is to only use them intentionally, and to not get caught up in "needing" to do these things. Just a little bit of honesty here. Also, I think it is SO important to be present and intentional with people, especially during face-to-face time. I am resolving to really enjoy and spend intentional time with others. </div>
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School: My students are rock stars. I mean it. I had some VERY early readers. I want to take this and make them into rock star writers. We can do it! I am excited to see where they go in their writing journeys. </div>
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Blog: HI, my name is Erin, and I got caught up from November-December and didn't blog. Sorry. I really want to STICK to blogging at least once a week. To think that I only started blogging in January 2015 is crazy, but I feel like I've learned a lot, and should be putting that out as well....</div>
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Listening: I love when great books get turned into films! I am listening to/watching Catching Fire tonight!</div>
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Loving: My younger nephew is in a snuggly phase, and is content to just sit on my lap for awhile! We had our town Christmas parade tonight, and he just snuggled all cozy in my lap.</div>
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Thinking: This month is my birthday. My 32nd birthday. I am trying to decide what I would like to accomplish in my 32nd year. Starting TPT and a blog in my 31st year was monumental, so this next year has endless possibilities!</div>
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Wanting: If you don't already know this about me, I LOVE TO GIVE GIFTS!! It is my "Love Language." I sometimes get a little stressed out thinking about ways to make others happy, but I really do enjoy it.</div>
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Needing: whether it be in the form of Dr. Pepper or coffee, I am in constant need of liquid energy these days. 2. MORE. WEEKS. We can do it, friends!</div>
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The tree: I have had a fake tree since moving out. It just is the way it goes. Plus, I hate chopping one down and then throwing it away. #dontjudgemyfaketree</div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-59941279826358044752015-12-04T22:00:00.001-08:002015-12-04T22:00:37.240-08:00Five For Friday, December 4 Oh, friends! Welcome back! I have missed you!<br />
Tonight, I am teaming up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for another Five for Friday!<br />
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Our elf, Mickey, got into a little bit of trouble with our school elf, Cali, this week! It is safe to say that the holidays are in full effect at school, too!! </div>
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Some of my favorite holiday activities.... One is a shared writing of our Songfest lyrics... Students get to write the sight words, and we read for fluency. The other is an elf project that I LOVE to do. I am thinking this elf is going to have to be my next make & take blab project! </div>
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Today, I came home to my Secret Santa box from I Teach For a Living (Lorraine). I loved everything about my package!!</div>
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Happy weekend friends! Hang in there, only 2 more weeks to go!! :)<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-57616576935461360762015-11-18T18:29:00.002-08:002015-11-18T18:30:20.512-08:00Blabbing alone! Tonight's Make & Take ProjectHello!!<br />
So, let me be honest.... I do NOT like to speak in public. Put me in front of 18 kindergartners, and I am GOLDEN. Put me in front of 5-500 Adults: panic central!!! BUT, this week, I tried something new! I thought it might be fun to create a project as a make and take through blab. SO, I put it out there! :) If you want to follow along and make this project with me, here is your supply list:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">Here's what you'll need....</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- 9x12 piece of red construction paper</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- 1-inch square orange construction paper</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1-lunch sized paper bag--Sponge painted brown for more fun</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- orange piece of construction paper for feet</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*2-1"x12" strips of orange paper</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*4 to 6-10inch tall paper feathers!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1-index card (optional)-for recipe</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1-Black crayon/marker</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- roll of tape</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1-stapler</span><br />
*Glue<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- bag of popped popcorn, rice, or a fun trail-mix-type snack in a sealed bag (like ziploc)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- 14 inch piece of yarn</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">*1- pencil!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: "kg_miss_kindergartenregular"; font-size: 19.8px; line-height: 27.72px;">Hope you have fun with this make and take! Click below for the directions....</span><br />
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you would like to join the December Make & Take, please remember to
come back for the announcement. You may also </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NwkZFOFAWyN59r95LGfGJ0rGvF5cZmLVFPOsZBep1II/viewform">sign
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**If you made this project, PLEASE tag me on social media, so I can see your
cute artwork!!I would love to see if this is something people enjoyed!**</span></span><br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-18390110507408503162015-11-16T18:59:00.000-08:002015-11-16T18:59:36.134-08:00Make and Take Blab ShowHello, friends!<br />
Wednesday, at 5:45 PM PST, I will be hosting my very first Make & Take Blab show! What does this mean?? It means that YOU can join ME in making something that you can use in your classroom!! I will be making something TURKEY related... Here's what you'll need....<br />
*1- 9x12 piece of red construction paper<br />
*1- 1-inch square orange construction paper<br />
*1-lunch sized paper bag--Sponge painted brown for more fun<br />
*1- orange piece of construction paper<br />
*2-1"x12" strips of orange paper<br />
*6-10inch tall paper feathers!<br />
*1-index card (optional)<br />
*1-Black crayon/marker<br />
*1- roll of tape<br />
*1-stapler<br />
*1- bag of popped popcorn, rice, or a fun trail-mix-type snack in a sealed bag (like ziploc)<br />
*1- 14 inch piece of yarn<br />
*1- pencil!<br />
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Find the blab <a href="https://blab.im/very-perry-classroom-teacher-make-and-take-project-turkeys" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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If you'd like to suggest a project, or just JOIN me, please fill out the google form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NwkZFOFAWyN59r95LGfGJ0rGvF5cZmLVFPOsZBep1II/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Hope you can make it!! :)<br />
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Hello, again! I am teaming up again with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kacey from Doodlebugs Teaching</a> for another edition of Five for Friday!</div>
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Did anyone else have time to celebrate veterans in their classroom? I really do think it is important to appreciate those in the armed forces, so I made this freebie, and then my students ALSO used it on Tuesday.</div>
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We made Molly Lynch's Pilgrim graph freebies this week. You can find them <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pilgrim-Quilts-956487" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Speaking of freebies, we completed this one this week. I made it in celebration of meeting some of my TPT goals. Just a small way to say "thanks" to those who support Very Perry Classroom! </div>
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Finally, we are proud to announce a location for our Pacific Coast Region Teacher Meetup. If you missed the post, you can find the original <a href="http://www.veryperryclassroom.com/2015/11/pacific-coast-region-meetup-location.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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We have had many people helping from behind the scenes as well, Andrea, from Always Kindergarten; Shyra from Junior High Core Values; and Sheila, from Sheila Jane Teaching; just to name a few! The amount of giveaways and swag already donated is astounding!!! JOIN US!!!</div>
<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655188399784181277.post-9964087861283385482015-11-13T16:00:00.000-08:002015-11-13T16:26:26.278-08:00Pacific Coast Region Meetup Location Announcement!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's HAPPENING! The Pacific Coast Region Meet Up is ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!!! I feel like it was SO long ago that we started kicking around the idea of a HUGE meet up...and here I am sharing it with all of you!</div>
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The weekend we have planned is filled with fun and collaboration opportunities!! We have AMAZING giveaways and an awesome SWAG bag for all of those in attendance! Space is limited!</div>
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When: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_304552199" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 19th-20th</span></span>!</div>
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Where: Sacramento, Ca</div>
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I had a chance recently to hang out at my favorite place... during my favorite time of year. Heart: full....</div>
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Three of you can get a month of Rocks Box free. I got another box this week... And it was wonderful!! :) You should definitely try it!!</div>
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We LOVE Jack Hartmann.....And since SO many of my students are already meeting standards ahead of time, so I need to expand on what they know, and Jack is helping us do that in fun ways!! He turns most concepts into a rap or song, and my students LOVE how he "gets down!!" </div>
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Today was the last day of the first trimester. Let me just say: these babies have worked HARD on mastering much!! As a reward, I FINALLY introduced the listening centers, and my kids were in LOVE!! </div>
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Have you read <u>Owl Moon</u>? It's such a good one!!</div>
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GAH! Is your classroom a disaster of piles of paper? Please say "yes!" (at least a little bit).... I tackled this drawer today...</div>
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It's that time of the month again, friend! "Currently" happens to be one of my <i>favorite</i> linkys every month! I love seeing who all links up on <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2015/11/currently-november-2016.html" target="_blank">Farley's blog</a> and what fun they share!! </div>
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I don't know about you, but October can be ROUGH without any breaks! Thank God we have an "extra" hour of sleep during Halloween weekend. I don't know what I'd do without it!! </div>
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Listening: How have I NOT found this show before now?! It's right up my food-loving alley. It has the important components that I desire: reality tv, cheesy, food, and travel!! It's available on Netflix, if you're looking for something new!!</div>
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Loving: Ok, now that some of my friends have put away the spooky stuff (mine is still out, give me time), we are all starting to pull out our Thanksgiving decorations. I LOVE any and all holidays. I have a few new ideas to use this year, and am planning a fun new product. :) YAY for the holidays, am I right?!? P.S. I got my first holiday red cup at Starbucks today, and was WAY more excited than a grown adult should be. </div>
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Thinking: Ok, I'll say it: I am SO excited that TPT conference is in Orlando this year. This is coming from a girl who lives on the West Coast. Yes, I <i>know</i> travel will be expensive. Yes, I <i>know</i> that I may have to fly alone. But, MAN! It's going to be fun! This Disney lover has been looking for the perfect reason to travel to WDW for 31 years, and this will be a GREAT opportunity! Plus, I am excited to meet up with some of my ladies from <a href="http://theprimarypunchbowl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Primary Punchbowl</a> in "real life!" </div>
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Wanting: I don't know about you, but I am OBSESSED with <a href="http://www.nickelandsuede.com/" target="_blank">Nickel and Suede</a> earrings, and I am pretty sure it's Amy Lemons' fault. I spotted them in an Instagram picture, asked where they were from, and have been hooked ever since. The SOFTEST, LIGHTEST earrings ever! Every month, they feature a "Color of the Month," which is on sale. I have to tell you, I have started building QUITE a collection... </div>
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Speaking of jewelry collections: I got my newest Rocks Box, and was sent <i>another</i> beautiful Kendra Scott piece. If you'd like to try Rocks Box out, make sure to use the code ERINBFF522 to try it out and get your first month FREE! The first 3 people who sign up get to try it FREE!!</div>
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Needing: Who <i>doesn't</i> need down time?! Friend, pat yourself on the back. You made it through one of the two longest months of the school year. October can be exhausting. But, you MADE it! I am hoping to get some more time to relax this month... I know it seems far-fetched, since the holidays are approaching, but to stay healthy, all parts of our beings need attending to. </div>
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Yummy: This past month, I joined Weight Watchers. I have been really happy with the results, minus a small slip-up this weekend... I don't know what I was afraid of. I can still drink a Dr. Pepper a day! I think I have my mom convinced to sign up with me. I am pretty sure she will like it, because we don't deprive ourselves. One of my FANTASTIC colleagues is a lifetime member, so she has been SO helpful with tips and tricks of the trade. There are some WONDERFUL snacks and desserts that are very few WW+ points! I hope to post some recipes soon!<br />
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How about you, friend? What are you "currently" up to? Happy November!!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562474001846534903noreply@blogger.com11