Showing posts with label Freebie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freebie. Show all posts
Monday, October 19, 2015
Halloween Glyph Freebie
My students are very creative this year. Not that every year they are not, but this year I can tell they absolutely love doing any kind of craft. I created this fun pumpkin glyph for them to craft away, and to learn their shapes. It's a little simple, but at the same time, we love glyphs!!! Enjoy the freebie (Click on the picture below) and make sure to leave me a comment to let me know how you like it!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tips for a Successful Conference Week and a Freebie
Call it what you want it, conferences are exciting, fun, informative, and most of all- EXHAUSTING! Our week of conferences are beginning and I am excited. It is a time to get to meet parents and talk about the students. Conferences should be a positive experience for both the teacher, the parents, and the students. I had a wise principal that said that if there is a problem, the parents should know about that before conference, and conference is not the time for them to hear about it. Communication with parents is hard. Parents are busy- I'm a parent! However, it's up to us to let these parents know what is going on.
I like to gather some work the kids have been working on for the term and put them in a folder- a simple long piece of construction paper, folded in half, with a picture that students have colored on the front. (I'll post pics when we get them done.) I like to have a test for literacy and math in there, for parents to see what we are doing. I also like to have a goal sheet to show the child is setting goals.
I also like to send home a cute invitation for their conference.
I have some tips for you as a teacher and you as a parent to be ready!
Teachers:
1. Prepare parents early for when they can sign up. Send home an email, a REMIND 101 (an app you can use to communicate with parents) or put it in your newsletter.
2. If you conferences are after a term, make sure report cards have been sent home and there were no surprises on the report card. In other words, make sure you have kept communication open and parents are aware when their child is struggling before they see it on a report card.
3. Clean your room! Make a good impression to your parents! Plug in a Scentsy to get out the "kid sweat" smell!
4. Have a list in the hallway showing conference times. Have something for parents to look at while they wait. (If they have to wait.) I always have classroom collaborative books we have made. The parents enjoy finding their child's work.
5. Share something positive with the parents to begin conference. This starts it out on a nice note. As mentioned earlier, this is a time that should be focused on the child's strengths. Save the negative concerns for previous meetings. This is not always possible, but don't let it be a surprise to the parents, either.
6. Enjoy! Even though conferences are long, they really are rewarding, and help you as the teacher to see where your children come from!
Parents
1. Make sure sign up for a conference time so you don't get assigned a time. This doesn't always work for you and it's important for your child that you attend conferences.
2. Make sure to be on time to conference.
3. Make a list of questions you want to ask the teacher. When you are there, you may feel rushed, and forget the questions you were going to ask!
4. Realize your child's teacher has a lot of students, so be patient with the teacher! But make sure you voice concerns with your child. The teacher needs to be aware of your child's needs to better teach them.
5. Celebrate your child! School is their job! Show them you are pleased with their hard work and help them feel valued!
I've made a freebie with some conference files for you to enjoy, including the invitation. Click on the apple invitation above! I will be revisiting this freebie for next conference to add another invitation. Enjoy! Leave me a comment and let me know what your advice is for conferences!
I like to gather some work the kids have been working on for the term and put them in a folder- a simple long piece of construction paper, folded in half, with a picture that students have colored on the front. (I'll post pics when we get them done.) I like to have a test for literacy and math in there, for parents to see what we are doing. I also like to have a goal sheet to show the child is setting goals.
I also like to send home a cute invitation for their conference.
Teachers:
1. Prepare parents early for when they can sign up. Send home an email, a REMIND 101 (an app you can use to communicate with parents) or put it in your newsletter.
2. If you conferences are after a term, make sure report cards have been sent home and there were no surprises on the report card. In other words, make sure you have kept communication open and parents are aware when their child is struggling before they see it on a report card.
3. Clean your room! Make a good impression to your parents! Plug in a Scentsy to get out the "kid sweat" smell!
4. Have a list in the hallway showing conference times. Have something for parents to look at while they wait. (If they have to wait.) I always have classroom collaborative books we have made. The parents enjoy finding their child's work.
5. Share something positive with the parents to begin conference. This starts it out on a nice note. As mentioned earlier, this is a time that should be focused on the child's strengths. Save the negative concerns for previous meetings. This is not always possible, but don't let it be a surprise to the parents, either.
6. Enjoy! Even though conferences are long, they really are rewarding, and help you as the teacher to see where your children come from!
Parents
1. Make sure sign up for a conference time so you don't get assigned a time. This doesn't always work for you and it's important for your child that you attend conferences.
2. Make sure to be on time to conference.
3. Make a list of questions you want to ask the teacher. When you are there, you may feel rushed, and forget the questions you were going to ask!
4. Realize your child's teacher has a lot of students, so be patient with the teacher! But make sure you voice concerns with your child. The teacher needs to be aware of your child's needs to better teach them.
5. Celebrate your child! School is their job! Show them you are pleased with their hard work and help them feel valued!
I've made a freebie with some conference files for you to enjoy, including the invitation. Click on the apple invitation above! I will be revisiting this freebie for next conference to add another invitation. Enjoy! Leave me a comment and let me know what your advice is for conferences!
Friday, September 4, 2015
100s Charts
It happened again today- we needed to add our stickers from our smiley faces for the week and I hadn't made my 100's chart for it. So during recess there I was, frantically putting it together. So here's a freebie, and lots of different reasons to use a 100's chart. This is a fantastic way for your kids to visualize what 100 looks like, how to use a 100s chart, and anything from skip counting, math skills, and so much more. Download, enjoy, and then let me know the ways you use a 100s chart. I'll update the freebie with your ideas, too! Enjoy! Click on the pic below for the freebie.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Halloween Literacy Center and a Freebie
I love doing literacy centers, or stations, in my classroom. I count this as my WORD WORK for Daily 5. I will take some pictures and post when I talk about our WORD WORK, but I wanted to find the just right stations for what we are doing in my classroom. I decided to make these centers, and I can't wait to share them with my students! I am also sharing one of the centers that I think is adorable. Click on the picture below and it will take you to my TpT store so you can download it. Click on the other picture and it will take you to the full Halloween Centers!!!! Thanks for looking. Do me a favor- let me know what you think by leaving me a comment.
Click here for the full Haunted Halloween Stations:
Monday, September 2, 2013
Johnny Appleseed Day and a Freebie
It sounds a bit funny, but one of my favorite celebrations is Johnny Appleseed day. It seems like such a fun way to celebrate fall, and a great excuse to eat apples!!! We do lots of fun things in our classroom with Johnny Appleseed. We teach about seeds, plants, tall tales, and of course, Johnny Appleseed himself. I decided to put my together what I had made into a unit. I've never made a unit before, but I am excited for how this turned out. We do lots of writing in this unit, and there is writing in each form from the common core- information, narrative, opinion-- this unit includes the graphic organizers also. My kids love coming to school for Johnny Appleseed day because all week we talk about what our day will look like. Sometimes I have parents come in and we do some of the activities in centers, and other times we do them all week long and just do one or two activities. They always come in cut off pants, with a couple of apples and a pot to wear on their head! When we do it this year, I will make sure to post some pics! Click on the link below to take you to my store.
I want you to be able to have some Johnny Appleseed paper I created that is in my packet. If you click the link below you can download it for free. It's in a JPG form. Make sure to leave a comment so I know you did. I would love it if you followed my blog, too!
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