Reasons to Write Anchor Chart

At the beginning of the year, I helped my students brainstorm reasons why we write.  I keep this chart hung up in the room so that whenever they say, "I don't know what to write about" I just point them in the direction of our chart.  It was also a great into to author's purpose.

Valentine's For Students

Each year I decide to do something different and I wanted to find something that I could use year after year.  My friend actually whipped these tags together and I printed them off and bought Valentine's pencils at the dollar section in Target.  A pencil does not fit through one hole punch, so I had to punch four holes together. I find it easier to not write their names on these so that I can easily pass them out.  

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!

Peek into my Closet- January

Dress: Charlotte Russe

Belt: H&M

Necklace: Forever 21

Leggings: Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

Dress: Charlotte Russe 

Belt: H&M

Leggings: Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

I love statement necklaces!!!

Necklace: Old Navy

Sweater: Target

Tank: Forever 21

Peek into my Closet- January

Shirt: Kohl's

Scarf: JCP

Jeans: JCP

Boots: Payless

Peek into my Closet- How to Wear Your Summer Clothes in the Winter

Are you getting the winter blues and wanting to wear your summer clothes already?  Well, I am!! This post is all about how to wear your summer clothes in the winter.  All you need is a cute cardigan or jacket to pair with your tanks. I have different shades of neutral sweaters so that I can mix and match them with multiple different tanks, a blue jean jacket, and a neutral colored light weight jacket.  These are some essential pieces to layering and maximizing the use of your summer clothes.

Sweater: Old Navy

Tank: Kohl's

Pants: Kohl's

Boots: Target

Necklace: Forever 21

Sweater: Target

Tank: Forever 21

Pants: Kohl's

Boots: Target

Maxi: Meijer

Tank: Target

Jacket: H&M

Necklace: Kohl's

  

Tank: Target

Sweater: Target

Belt: H&M

Pants: Kohl's

Boots: Famous Footwear

Shirt: Kohl's

Jacket: Kohl's

Pants: Kohl's

Boots: Target

Necklace: Express

Sweater: Forever 21

Tank: Macy's

Pants: JCP

Leg Warmers: Payless

Boots: Target

Peek into my Closet- January

Top: Target

Pants: H&M

Shoes: Payless

Necklace: Forever 21

White Shirt: Kohl's

Sweater: Body Central

Black Jeggings: Kohl's

Boots: Target

Top: Old Navy

Pants: H&M

Shoes: Payless