Peek into my Closet- January

Sweater: Charlotte Russe

Necklace: Old Navy

Blake Jeans: Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

Shirt: Kohl's

Necklace: Forever 21

Jeans: JCP

Shoes: Payless

Shirt: H&M

Necklace: Forever 21

Pants: Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

Sweater: Target

Cami: Kohl's

Nacklace: Old Navy

Jeggings: Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

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Guided Reading Basket

 When working with guided reading groups, there are certain things that I need readily available so that there are no interruptions or distractions as I am teaching.  In my guided reading basket, I have everything that gets me through all 5 groups and even my math small group!

Items (from back to front): (behind the white board) Reading Conference Binder and Guided Reading Binder

2 sets of reading comprehension spinners

Daily 5 CAFE cards

Writing prompts flip book

2 sets of task cards that fit with any book 

Tin Cup: markers, pens, pencils, highlighters, and dry erase markers

Sticky notes

Story comprehension dice (the kids love these!)

Reading Comprehension task cards that fit any book. 

Reading Comprehension Spinners (can be found at United Art and Education)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activity

After reading, "Martin's Big Words", the students summarized Dr. King's dream and then created their own.  It warmed my heart to read some of the things they wrote for their own dreams.  They never cease to amaze me!

Materials:
Brown construction paper
Lg. black construction paper
White paper with a tie drawn down middle and "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream on one side and "My Dream" on the other.

They made a great hallway display!

Classroom Organization Tip

Do you spend five minutes each day pushing the student's desks back in their place?  I don't understand why, but their desks are always in a new spot by the end of the day!  I found a great Pin about zip tying their desks together to stay put!  I tried it and it is amazing!  They stay put and I gain a few minutes in my day!