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Do you use a Kindle or a Nook in your classroom? I have a Nook that I use at home ALL THE TIME. I love it because I can sit in my bed and read a book {sometimes}. But mostly, I use is to catch up on my Google Reader feed. I can star the…
I began my unit on the American Revolution this week. I get so excited when we get to this part because the kiddos get excited, too. For some reason, they are more interested in this unit than Native Americans, Explorers and the Colonies. I start the unit with a simulation. The kids love these. I’ve…
Wanted to catch your attention with the final product first. Cute, huh? Each year, we struggle with the “Informational Text” and “Research” Standards. It’s hard to teach little fourth graders about research. It takes baby steps. I have my students research explorers each year because this cross-curricular activity covers many standards all at once! After…
Saw this on Pinterest. {A freebie at the end of this post if interested.} Source: The Handmade Home Figured, EASY. Got my molds in the dollar section of Target. Gotta love Target. These molds were sold in a set of two for $2.50. Well, OK. My son helped…he had a ball. He was able to…
Each month beginning in October, my class has been lucky enough to have volunteers from the SPCA come and visit/teach my class. They started back in October teaching us pet safety. In November, we learned about caring for a pet. In December we learned about dogs as service dogs and about other ways to care…
Today was a great day off. I slept in a bit, went on a two mile walk with Ben, the precious doggie and worked hard at organizing my husband’s business. This day was full! I need about three more like today. Tomorrow, I’m planning on using this idea from Fabulous Fourth Grade. She shared how…
***UPDATE*** More Chances to Win Posted Below: Hi everyone~ Happy Hump Day… I’m home again. This time for my son. He came to my room (actually he found me in the library) to say he had gotten sick. Boo! Stomach flu…curse you! Anyway, after pampering him, I came upstairs to work on my very first…
Do you use “Notebooking”? Several years ago, I was “nominated” ~ ‘cause no one else wanted to do it ~ to be a part of the Teaching American History Grant that had been received by my district. I reluctantly agreed to be the representative for our school. Man am I glad that I did. I…
First off…sorry about the two blogs in one day. But, since I’m home sick, what the heck. Right? Farley (who is absolutely amazing~I want to be her when I grow up…wait, I’m older than her. Poo) over at Oh’ Boy 4th Grade is hosting January’s Currently Linky Party. So fun. She’s also having a giveaway…
OK, I’m doing it. I’m joining Clutter-Free Classroom to get organized in my classroom. I must admit that I feel a teeny bit guilty about posting this in the middle of the day. I’m home sick (just woke up, it’s noon) and I should really be getting ready for lunch with my kiddos. Instead, I’m…