tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22827336801519769932024-03-19T17:32:57.526-04:00Primary On The ProwlI help elementary teachers school librarians fill their bustling spaces with resources that are just right for kids! Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-38440476517544261342023-05-21T10:14:00.002-04:002023-05-21T11:45:55.991-04:00Beach Day Transformation: A Day of Sun, Sand, and Adventure for First and Second Graders<p>A trip to the beach is always a thrilling experience for children! The sun-kissed sand, the soothing sound of waves, and the limitless possibilities for fun and exploration make it an ideal destination for a memorable day out!</p><p>Tap into that exhilaration with a Beach Day Transformation for your elementary school students!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jTw-HlLdcO4mpj8uR2ihT2ZD7G7S3fBrxYBJxOlHSzoy4nH67k8lq-E6GNT0o7uDp9bhY6ws-nEA9qr9djwhdbhswP3ZT0emZ2HWaD6exN19VePQfeF5Sfz7ioxD5mVoD5z6TzuHCCVztCoCmbGG_SW88nxjnKLpJNKgqLOeCrZS7x7OUjf7hAvi/s3826/Depositphotos_184424034_XL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="3826" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jTw-HlLdcO4mpj8uR2ihT2ZD7G7S3fBrxYBJxOlHSzoy4nH67k8lq-E6GNT0o7uDp9bhY6ws-nEA9qr9djwhdbhswP3ZT0emZ2HWaD6exN19VePQfeF5Sfz7ioxD5mVoD5z6TzuHCCVztCoCmbGG_SW88nxjnKLpJNKgqLOeCrZS7x7OUjf7hAvi/s320/Depositphotos_184424034_XL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(This post contains Amazon Affilliate links to make shopping fast & easy!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tip #1 Set the stage with Beach Day decorations!</h3><p>Decorations go a LONG way towards creating an engaging scene! A few simple decorations from the dollar store or Amazon will create a feeling of un and excitement for students.<a href="https://amzn.to/45iBQGR" target="_blank"> Streamers</a>, balloons and <a href="https://amzn.to/3Msvqfw" target="_blank">sparkly, foil stuff</a> are fast and easy.</p><p>Balloons, specifically, can provide a lot of fun! One way I use balloons is as a fun break break. Give everyone a balloon and play some music for a minute. Students love trying to keep their balloon in the air!</p><p>This balloon set features regular balloons as well as cute, ocean themed balloons for decoration!</p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B08TMHQ3GG&asins=B08TMHQ3GG&linkId=aeecb0c1dce7b2d9cb8f5d1ba19de2b3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><p>Another way I use balloons is to hide tasks. You roll up word problems and stuff them inside the balloon. Everyone gets a balloon to pop and then they solve their word problem. This way, balloons can do triple duty: decoration, brain break and learning tool!</p><p>Check out my<a href="https://amzn.to/43f8Pdu"> Amazon store front</a> for a variety of easy to use decorations!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tip #2 Engage the Senses!</h3><p>A great way to engage the senses is to play beach waves in the background while students work. Lots of children enjoy sensory bins. You can place one of your learning activities in bins with <a href="https://amzn.to/42TT6AH" target="_blank">sand</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3WmlKrE">shells</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3MLEVb6" target="_blank">water beads</a>. These telling time task cards are a great activity to use in a sensory bin!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Telling-Time-to-the-Hour-and-Half-hour-with-Analog-Clocks-9508889?utm_source=PTOP-Social&utm_campaign=beachtimehour" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJ3Pxi-bGAidkqBbJryoLY6dSk_3oTdvCWBanYwObQ8HeWZymBJiRQnwIUtBUWtvJ2deGq4LCwLbjcdeOLCpsqKtB6kIGiPZj1AOyccsFt8hcsk2l0KJ5rmE-U-_BGKUgfOtwQT_3zPBc9t4Np6EXpFpNd7je-Yh46PWh7AAFnCDB__tiIMlrOUe0/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Telling-Time-to-5-minute-Intervals-with-Analog-Clocks-9471843?utm_source=PTOP-Social&utm_campaign=beach-party-time-5min" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVgkHmBeQsolwc0e9SMdTR1PuxGmfuj4f00kzqEpRUt4q19ipXqyzFA0yQBClNZNx6kSVSEo8axLt22Nx3Ye_45TrxX18bpIxqEeyr1k3Cq64ZZXjcU-RidB31Qb2GsV6pxo9f9CD_Ir7RAaPuCom6nTxivy5NLXWWZuQXhCoc2-q87GthhW98_0a/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tip #3 Have a picnic lunch!</h3><div>Lay a couple of large blankets out on the school yard or near the playground and take your lunch outside! </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tip #4 Incorporate learning with beach themed resources!</h3><div><br /></div><div>Fun is an important part of surviving the end of the school year but it's important to incorporate some learning too! One thing I love about transformation day is how easy it is to incorporate a variety of different skills. Writing, time, word problems, phonics, and measurement are all easy to incorporate with these Beach Day Transformation resources!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1R43EBeyLGc6hztNZ_F6AbkraE8k9epqSjDmOlPu05VeORUujHijTrhSUFFQqicjqUn_O0OmCgQbZUvrzJTFftxAIxZ0ou3C8HAT0vswaX0egXLGMSR6Jp5HEbSRc-drBiZ8WXTptec2rYzS8kCdDtEG3a6MyU4rc9w6dzMo866PMua1cUPAd_M7Y/s1152/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1R43EBeyLGc6hztNZ_F6AbkraE8k9epqSjDmOlPu05VeORUujHijTrhSUFFQqicjqUn_O0OmCgQbZUvrzJTFftxAIxZ0ou3C8HAT0vswaX0egXLGMSR6Jp5HEbSRc-drBiZ8WXTptec2rYzS8kCdDtEG3a6MyU4rc9w6dzMo866PMua1cUPAd_M7Y/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Second-Grade-Beach-Day-Transformation-9510236?utm_source=PTOP-SOCIAL&utm_campaign=2beachday" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFrQTOWITSSh2mDa7GTBUH3L0KwyANWDT98kbkMKCV8gen2LLFPAjdo1dg4EA6KVMupzoMH5uMg8lz_g5FS9WF0ox_RcAd8QuioZVdmTOFiZFrhZUuj88EhJ7av0_Q33BK6euCyjcJP0UawLD4oLu7UQevAD53-QlbgcHai4G5d3F2FDZkzh_SAfF/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(These bundles include a bonus file with a Beach Day banner AND a letter to go home!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tip #5 Take a virtual beach field trip!</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a fun one from National Geographic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h9jsCgCw404" width="320" youtube-src-id="h9jsCgCw404"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><p>Share your Beach Day transformation with me! Leave a comment below to tell me all about it!</p><p><br /></p></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-1120852844166515302023-04-17T16:09:00.002-04:002023-04-29T13:47:33.127-04:00Ways to Use A Question of the DayHaving a Question of the Day can have a lot of benefits. It allows you to practice skills that need to be practiced on a routine basis, without the practice becoming mundane or boring. Here are some ways to use them:<div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. Journal or Writing Prompt</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3iUaQFgBW5P3N0v0DboAe3vUk66ceDdBZ6q58X712y2-XQEOmHc8AuYprSpn6IfUp0DF3UrNii5Z6wxXOyaXJyIHvmpiR6uMiwPOh3d7sYcWDwYeNYjuzyPVQ8h6CHmhClMTByfa2oI/s2048/Depositphotos_13772988_xl-2015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="picture of a girl writing in a journal" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3iUaQFgBW5P3N0v0DboAe3vUk66ceDdBZ6q58X712y2-XQEOmHc8AuYprSpn6IfUp0DF3UrNii5Z6wxXOyaXJyIHvmpiR6uMiwPOh3d7sYcWDwYeNYjuzyPVQ8h6CHmhClMTByfa2oI/w134-h200/Depositphotos_13772988_xl-2015.jpg" title="Use Question of the Day as a Journal Prompt!" width="134" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Students should be writing everyday in multiple formats. You can use a Question of the Day to have students complete a quick write to develop writing fluency.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. Complete Sentences Practice</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKER3xJ7TGZqxbV8gUPSxZvnIJupoK-HP5kTjHfrcCAtWymKY89UbvFLE8ZzJE009edSmxb5mV3_RPv2WPVbbqDBYwVusOkK9calH2D3a9EveAfkzwWilrNsRyN3lXesjAtrVSZqu18w/s2048/PRACTICEredSquareSticker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Red sign with the word practice in white letters." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKER3xJ7TGZqxbV8gUPSxZvnIJupoK-HP5kTjHfrcCAtWymKY89UbvFLE8ZzJE009edSmxb5mV3_RPv2WPVbbqDBYwVusOkK9calH2D3a9EveAfkzwWilrNsRyN3lXesjAtrVSZqu18w/w200-h133/PRACTICEredSquareSticker.jpg" title="Use a Question of the Day to practice speaking or writing in complete sentences!" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>If you want students to write in complete sentences, it helps if they can speak in complete sentences. You can help students SPEAK in complete sentences with guided practice. </div><div><br /></div><div>I do this by reading the question out loud and modeling by answering the question in a complete sentence before having students answer the question for themselves in a complete sentence. You can provide extra support for students by providing an answer stem so students know how to start their sentence.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. Conversation topics to build community</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_W0hFXuLDEME5Ag1C8EbLsB-txu3Hk7fKTiJjYFhHtqqZvBbwzs1efb6VevqwpIGLZ5fd8K1jZlxn537z7ziNb3Q8oeC7KenvazBAJDkWFvEIYuyVPu2x6Xp9CfwgoMCvJNIT4UMIJQ/s2048/Depositphotos_10683425_xl-2015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Four elementary students hugging." border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_W0hFXuLDEME5Ag1C8EbLsB-txu3Hk7fKTiJjYFhHtqqZvBbwzs1efb6VevqwpIGLZ5fd8K1jZlxn537z7ziNb3Q8oeC7KenvazBAJDkWFvEIYuyVPu2x6Xp9CfwgoMCvJNIT4UMIJQ/w200-h133/Depositphotos_10683425_xl-2015.jpg" title="Build a classroom community by helping students get to know each other!" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Building a classroom community is a huge part of a successful school year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Part of building a classroom community is everyone getting to know each other. </div><div><br /></div><div>Having a Question of the Day makes that easier! You can have students answer the question orally to the whole class, share the answer with a friend, or write the answer in a journal and swap journals with a classmate.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can make up a question everyday OR you can use the <b>Question of the Day</b> resource I have made. </div><div><br /></div><div>Included in each month is:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>calendar </b>of prompts</li><li>slides with <b>questions</b></li><li>slides with <b>questions and answer stem</b></li><li><b>printable pdf</b> of questions with & without answer stems</li><li><b>images</b> of questions with & without answer stems to insert in your own presentation software</li><li>digital options- link to <b>Google Slides</b>, instructions for <b>Seesaw</b></li><li>NEW IN THE 2021/2022 school year update- <b>Easel by TPT</b> & <b>printable prompts</b> to glue in student journals</li></ul></div><div>You can find them by clicking here or on the pictures below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RL3oVMq8dlo8DgiOoPuZn89nY-B5IQ9TOYlOQl6j9m1YTJoOqgg7347OBbaqw83W1xtJAHELeY0dBwxJTADT9KlSsId8wxur8GzkVFvdPz1mpyCx1vmfVpNvTqMmqYsjjgKwhQ58BQg/s1152/Question+of+the+Day.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RL3oVMq8dlo8DgiOoPuZn89nY-B5IQ9TOYlOQl6j9m1YTJoOqgg7347OBbaqw83W1xtJAHELeY0dBwxJTADT9KlSsId8wxur8GzkVFvdPz1mpyCx1vmfVpNvTqMmqYsjjgKwhQ58BQg/s320/Question+of+the+Day.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the year long bundle! It includes all the resources for each month! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to try it for free?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Try one of these options!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBAEvjROT0AkewF_xCLQ5tYEQnV-cqo6NTjArN7-9PmqY-jEv9hYts2ZHh4qmFkl72UKSoxcEOihdx9MRqAdXcECcPJnCFPogLE2k-oiuc_rSr6yTjIX1W5-hRAxSbZGt2TxQPb9vnRI/s1152/distance+learning.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBAEvjROT0AkewF_xCLQ5tYEQnV-cqo6NTjArN7-9PmqY-jEv9hYts2ZHh4qmFkl72UKSoxcEOihdx9MRqAdXcECcPJnCFPogLE2k-oiuc_rSr6yTjIX1W5-hRAxSbZGt2TxQPb9vnRI/s320/distance+learning.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oSZqmtoYCK5ZhsCxinEbhEnFlbG3zVQhyXq4jVmzMf_sdA_j-Tw8te-JnIxTSnHu7gGao9EYd3UF76-KnHeRabRkGS5jqTfy9quftHYSMRo0UELcFyjtEbjZ0glMRuU785hjAZY-0U8/s1152/Slide1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oSZqmtoYCK5ZhsCxinEbhEnFlbG3zVQhyXq4jVmzMf_sdA_j-Tw8te-JnIxTSnHu7gGao9EYd3UF76-KnHeRabRkGS5jqTfy9quftHYSMRo0UELcFyjtEbjZ0glMRuU785hjAZY-0U8/s320/Slide1.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you use Question of the Day in your classroom? I would love to hear about it in the comments or you can email me at crystal@primaryontheprowl.com!</div></div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-67970552246113553172023-04-10T21:13:00.001-04:002023-04-10T21:18:26.219-04:005 Important Things to Consider When Teaching the Horror Genre to Children<br /><br />Teaching the horror genre in elementary school can be a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the world of literature and storytelling. While horror may seem like a scary or inappropriate genre for young children, it can be taught in a way that is both age-appropriate and educational. <div><br /></div><div>Here are some tips for teaching the horror genre in elementary school:<div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. Choose age-appropriate stories</h4>When selecting horror stories to teach in elementary school, it's important to choose stories that are age-appropriate and free from graphic violence or explicit language. Look for stories that are spooky or suspenseful, but not overly scary or gory.<br /><br />You can find some of my favorites (like Poultrygeist) in my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/primaryontheprowl/list/62BEJOCLJNOA">Amazon shop</a>!<div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. Focus on literary elements</h4><div><br /></div>Teaching horror in elementary school is a great opportunity to introduce students to literary elements such as plot, character, setting, and mood. Use horror stories to teach these concepts, focusing on how the author creates suspense and fear through their use of language, imagery, and pacing.<br /><br />Encourage students to analyze the elements of the story and to identify the techniques used by the author to create a spooky or suspenseful atmosphere.</div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">3. Use hands-on activities</h4><div><br /></div>Engage students in hands-on activities that help to bring the horror genre to life. For example, consider having students create their own horror stories, or design their own monsters or villains.<br /><br />You could also use art projects to help students visualize the setting or mood of a horror story. For example, have students create their own spooky landscapes or haunted houses using construction paper, paint, or other art supplies.<div><br /></div><div>Check out these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377046018/spooky-story-bookmark-horror-genre-for" target="_blank">printable bookmarks on Etsy</a>! My students loved picking a bookmark to color after learning about horror.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpAjMrjncck7LAPQNQLp0-LFI6ysWUx5wFSdbckAKJrUmz2_od0bwwNIHTv-w_qUmW0BvCbl5RrNlY7uJn2l7JGRDj4Wo2-CkAAgsLDm81sbRYMHpoKEaz8JMjRyNxPl0QPKn0eOq6TbysB53-q52WgjnqaM_Y1BGi1Vli_0O8VonJwo31xdiaOmT/s1536/horror%20bookmarks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpAjMrjncck7LAPQNQLp0-LFI6ysWUx5wFSdbckAKJrUmz2_od0bwwNIHTv-w_qUmW0BvCbl5RrNlY7uJn2l7JGRDj4Wo2-CkAAgsLDm81sbRYMHpoKEaz8JMjRyNxPl0QPKn0eOq6TbysB53-q52WgjnqaM_Y1BGi1Vli_0O8VonJwo31xdiaOmT/s320/horror%20bookmarks.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">4. Foster discussion and reflection</h4><div><br /></div>Teaching horror in elementary school can be a great way to spark discussion and reflection among students. Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the stories they are reading, and to discuss the themes and messages that the author is trying to convey.<br /><br />Help students to reflect on their own fears and anxieties, and to think critically about the ways that horror stories can be used to explore these emotions in a safe and controlled way!</div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">5. Emphasize the importance of storytelling</h4><div><br /></div>Finally, use horror stories to emphasize the importance of storytelling and the power of imagination. Encourage students to use their own creativity and imagination to write their own stories or to adapt existing stories in new and interesting ways.<br /><br /><br /><br />Teaching the horror genre in elementary school can be a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the world of literature and storytelling. By choosing age-appropriate stories, focusing on literary elements, using hands-on activities, fostering discussion and reflection, and emphasizing the importance of storytelling, you can help students to develop a love for reading and writing that will last a lifetime.</div></div></div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-8804039032874299282023-03-19T10:08:00.001-04:002023-03-19T10:08:31.756-04:003 Secrets to a Successful Scholastic Book Fair (That Will Make You Money!)<p>After recently finishing a record-breaking Book Fair Week of almost $10,000.00 in sales, I put in some time to reflect on HOW that record had been made. It was an amazing goal and went far above the personal goal I had set. Before this past sale, our highest had been just over $8000.00. After reflecting on my decisions and growing Book Fair Sales, I have narrowed it down to 3 things that I think are increasing sales.</p><p>When I stepped into the librarian position from being a classroom teacher, there were 2 things that intimidated me: YEARBOOK and BOOKFAIR! After my fourth year in the library, I can honestly say that book fair week is my favorite week. I love playing Book Fairy and I love putting books in the hands of kids!</p><p>I've already written about<a href="https://www.primaryontheprowl.com/2023/01/the-1-reason-i-am-sticking-for-now-with.html" target="_blank"> why I choose to stick with Scholastic (for now)</a>. I have had calls with several other vendors and they are not (yet) matching what I can do with Scholastic Dollars. When they do, I'll happily try another one. I budget my Scholastic Dollars so that I have around $1000.00 of them to use DURING the book fair. </p><p>If you are looking for ways to make your Scholastic Book Fair more successful, you have come to the right place!</p><p>Secret #1</p><p>Use Scholastic Dollars to help with sales tax and upsells. I keep all the little erasers, bookmarks, etc by the register. I use those to upsell students so they are spending most or all of their money. If/when they go over, I use Scholastic Dollars to cover the difference. For example, if a student has $15.00 and they spend $14.25, I offer them an eraser or a bookmark. They LOVE the little things and get super excited. I may spend a few cents in Scholastic Dollars, but I increased my sales. </p><p>It really helps with sales tax too. I teach at a Pre-K-3rd Grade school and our littlest loves barely understand how buying things works, much less complicated stuff like sales tax. You have $5.00 to spend? Let's go look at these $4.99 books and the Book Fairy will cover the rest!</p><p>Secret #2</p><p>Staff discounts are 20% for everyone! It doesn't matter which staff you are. The cafeteria worker from another school in district gets the same discount as the teacher across the hall and so does the student intern. This helps meet my personal goal of putting more books in the hands of kids, but it also helps build good relationships with staff. (Secret 2b: Schedule the book fair around payday!) I also offer Scholastic Dollars to staff who volunteer at Family Night.</p><p>Secret #3</p><p>Promote, Promote, Promote! For 2 weeks prior to the Book Fair, that's all we talk about. It's on the website, our social media, and signs around the school. We talk about it in the library and we talk about it everywhere I go. </p><p>One thing I talk to students about is how to ask for money. We talk about using our manners and saying please and thank you. I give students ways to ask without being rude. "The book fair is coming to our school soon. I would love to earn some money to spend! Do you have any jobs I can do around the house for you?"</p><p>Your turn! Do you already do any of these? Which ones are you willing to try? Leave a comment and let me know!</p>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-50564731012229387172023-02-18T18:56:00.003-05:002023-02-18T18:56:55.945-05:00How to Make Anchor Charts To Be Proud Of!<p> Anchor charts have been a part of my teaching for as long as I can remember. Generally, I like to create the base, or background, of the anchor chart before class and fill it out WITH students during class. </p><p>For example, if we were working on doing a retell, I would draw a 5 finger retail graphic organizer on anchor chart paper, then fill out the parts with students as we read a story.</p><p>However, my anchor charts always.... looked... off. I tried free handing them, I tried complicated tracing methods. I'm not much of a perfectionist and I understand not comparing myself to others, but when I looked around at other teacher's anchor charts, I was disappointed in mine. </p><p>On top of being disappointed, I was spending SO much time creating them!</p><p>Finally, it occurred to me that I DID have a way of making GREAT anchor charts. I could create them DIGITALLY!</p><p>Here is how I do it!</p><p>1. Using Power Point, I use clipart, shapes and text boxes to get the background part together. I always make sure I leave plenty of space to add to with students. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nr6VqCdfbMOgfKazMfKTagKxpC16ssBQxLd_lkKQ8TT2MNTGQyFSBYeOcGe36ylPo8ZC4cMW7Kf7QFY435d7EVbCAEm50xGfdXbtOVfDhuLB6Q2NhMhwRK2uxqajQeQFbY2dDuO5uAw5/s1280/Slide1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nr6VqCdfbMOgfKazMfKTagKxpC16ssBQxLd_lkKQ8TT2MNTGQyFSBYeOcGe36ylPo8ZC4cMW7Kf7QFY435d7EVbCAEm50xGfdXbtOVfDhuLB6Q2NhMhwRK2uxqajQeQFbY2dDuO5uAw5/w640-h360/Slide1.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2GO9pWRVjYefhnJAX0sbLODdjOn1PukKIl_WaDWgp-zoBuKr2_6FIZk68VmI6vz9voDCPk87v_RTsHD5V2uoFiLlPgs-0lkB-kAOJYBHVso5VtadotLVn06Eo2Oj6G824bo8MMRDGuJP/s1280/Slide2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2GO9pWRVjYefhnJAX0sbLODdjOn1PukKIl_WaDWgp-zoBuKr2_6FIZk68VmI6vz9voDCPk87v_RTsHD5V2uoFiLlPgs-0lkB-kAOJYBHVso5VtadotLVn06Eo2Oj6G824bo8MMRDGuJP/w640-h360/Slide2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>2. Save your poster as a pdf. I also keep a Power Point copy in case I need to make changes!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXOzZ0uOoV-iJexIV3YSSQmasIR7-xAkqDCQ-JNf-nc9MWtozFx-53p9rRVQUMVfD5IeRwOZucRvSxEPSpUINfPKhJdIrECwqPPxbNZFRJLt9dwnh3qe-pZuA79m4oi6vRGM6-o7sTWIo/s1280/Slide3.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXOzZ0uOoV-iJexIV3YSSQmasIR7-xAkqDCQ-JNf-nc9MWtozFx-53p9rRVQUMVfD5IeRwOZucRvSxEPSpUINfPKhJdIrECwqPPxbNZFRJLt9dwnh3qe-pZuA79m4oi6vRGM6-o7sTWIo/w640-h360/Slide3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>3. Open the anchor chart in Adobe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapZCNzz4VlvE_j45KhC5qB3yPJlirPhJJs0cK0gQLyJr2UJsiR-7ry7SYWsIgaE1cRzOnrel0zFxF3ghKEdvPSGvppKOsB6uOHdBqJhpD25yEQqo1GXXl4VRiUDqmKgwtRx1w-Zxv4Oz7/s1280/Slide4.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapZCNzz4VlvE_j45KhC5qB3yPJlirPhJJs0cK0gQLyJr2UJsiR-7ry7SYWsIgaE1cRzOnrel0zFxF3ghKEdvPSGvppKOsB6uOHdBqJhpD25yEQqo1GXXl4VRiUDqmKgwtRx1w-Zxv4Oz7/w640-h360/Slide4.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>4. Print the poster! </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Choose Poster option in Page Sizing & Handling</li><li>Set Tile Scale to 200% (This creates a poster over 4 pages, which is my preference. You may want to play with the sizes!)</li><li>Create an overlap (This makes taping the pages together easier. I like .10 inches, but you may want to play around with different sizes.)</li><li>Check the Cut marks box (This helps make trimming and overlapping neater.)</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmy9x1HknVwCmNsJfszSdjCe9IFnaM3Ix5TQwTvyDz_1Gnj-tTP4gEkcEf-ukca5obdrLPzZWVvgAgulCvpXfcHix-l0LLPF0LwxayKsUUa3fYPfIqkOChV_cd1Mvo-rsFjraz_8123OP8/s1280/Slide5.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmy9x1HknVwCmNsJfszSdjCe9IFnaM3Ix5TQwTvyDz_1Gnj-tTP4gEkcEf-ukca5obdrLPzZWVvgAgulCvpXfcHix-l0LLPF0LwxayKsUUa3fYPfIqkOChV_cd1Mvo-rsFjraz_8123OP8/w640-h360/Slide5.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>5. Trim, tape & hang!</p><p><br /></p><p>Pros</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>look neater</li><li>reprint from year to year</li><li>time saving</li><li>easy</li></ul><div>Cons</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>learning curve for lining up the images</li></ul><div>Do you want a copy of the Cause & Effect Anchor Chart? You can get it for free by signing up for my email list! </div></div><p></p>
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Nothing is better than Valentine's Day at an elementary school. Young kids love to love and I find it so refreshing. </p><p>In an attempt to channel that same love, I have searched high and low for new and amazing Valentine's Day books that have been published within the last year or so. Here are 5 of my favorites! (As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. I cross my teacher/librarian heart that I only promote things I truly believe in and love!)</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How Do You Love? by Kellie Byrnes (author) and Melina Ontiveros (illustrator)</span></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1250777097&asins=1250777097&linkId=8a2821e229cb6a84e13713ce037cdfa8&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" color="rgb(86, 89, 89) !important" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div>This book gives me love languages vibes. It shows the actions of love, not just the feelings. Spending time together, giving gifts, gestures... these are all ways to show love and this book gives some very concrete and specific examples. </div><div><br /></div><div>A fun activity to do with this book would be to have kids draw or write about what makes them feel loved. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is a Terrible Love Book - Will You Help Me Fix It? by Megan West</span></span></span></h2><div><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" color="rgb(86, 89, 89) !important" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0BSR92BXP&asins=B0BSR92BXP&linkId=d45ec29ffab3302baa0e07574300c637&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div>My students and patrons love, loVE, LOVE interactive books so I knew this would be a winner as soon as I saw it! When I read interactive books like this, I have all students do the action with me. For actions like 'tap this page' I choose someone who is sitting quietly to come up and tap the page. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Catalogue of Hugs by Joshua David Stein (Author), Augustus Heeren Stein (Author), Elizabeth Lilly (Illustrator)</span></h2><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=059352179X&asins=059352179X&linkId=c6ba62786fe28aae3a2e1e736d325c3b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I love this book because of it's fantastic content, simplicity and diversity! Each double page layout features a simple drawing of a hug type and it's name. The characters represent a diverse spectrum with everything from skin color, body type, ages and abilities. The last page shows an adorable 'Family Hug' and showcases a variety of families. </div><div><br /></div><div>This would be a great book to read to Pre-K and Kindergarten students. When finished, you could have children name their favorite hug!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Mystery of the Love List by Sarah Glenn Marsh (Author), Ishaa Lobo (Illustrator)</span></h2><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0593352211&asins=0593352211&linkId=5447a5712ff2b77f39f4d7cfc023b3d3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This might be the one that I am most excited about! Mysteries are my favorite genre and my library students know this. Anytime I read them a mystery they get super excited because they know I'm sharing a favorite thing of mine. In this one, Pippa discovers that SHE is on someone else's love list! She is out to figure out who it is!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I Love You Like by Ralph Lazar (Author), Lisa Swerling (Author)</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=primontheprow-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1797210076&asins=1797210076&linkId=5f3e6b1357a9304470460a19711e3b4b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This book is adorable! I love you like the flowers love the sun. I love you like pizza loves cheese! This book is a great way to introduce similes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A great activity to do after this book is to have children write and illustrate their own 'I love you like...' page to create a classroom 'Love is...' book. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you (and your students) find a new Valentine's Day book to love this year!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-34375207848960412792023-01-29T19:28:00.001-05:002023-01-29T19:28:07.042-05:00Teaching the Mystery Genre to Elementary StudentsMystery books are one of my favorite books to read! Since I want to share my love with students, I came up with an amazing way to teacher the mystery genre to my K-3 students. <div><br /></div><div>WE SOLVED A MYSTERY!</div><div><br /></div><div>To really sell this lesson, you will have to put on your best acting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Prep Work/Materials</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>caution tape around the 'crime scene' (for me, it was the top of a shelf in a window to the hallway that was easily viewable by students)</li><li>3 stuffed animals- I used a dragon, a teddy bear and a lion (you may neet to adapt your story if you don't have these animals, especially the dragon)</li><li>a baby blanket</li><li>(optional) magnifying glasses</li><li>(optional) detective outfit</li><li>a 'burned' piece of paper (a pictured I downloaded from online)</li><li>iridescent paper cut into small pieces</li></ul><div>I had students enter the library and sit in our story area as usual. I got in front of them and said "I have a little problem. I had picked out the funniest book to read to you. I put it in the window so I didn't lose it, but it's missing! Do you think you can help me solve The Mystery of the Missing Library Book?"</div></div><div><br /></div><div>When I did this, students were so excited, they screamed and cheered! You have to really SELL your story with your best acting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Next I said "Ok, I knew that if we were going to solve this mystery, I needed to gather some clues. Let me tell you what I found. First, I found these 3 suspects (dragon, bear, lion) and isolated them from everyone else so you could question them. I also found a piece of burned paper and some weird things that look like scales." Then we lined up and walked by the crime scene so students could get a look. </div><div><br /></div><div>(I took ZERO pictures, but if I redo the lesson this year I will take some!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Then we sat down and talked about the questions we should 'ask the suspects'. I had to do a some guiding and leading, especially with the Kindergarten and First Grade students. We eventually worked out that we would ask the following questions:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Where were you last night?</li><li>Did you see anyone near the book?</li><li>Did you take the book?</li></ul><div>We started by questioning the teddy bear. I ask the questions and pretend he whispers in my ear. I report to the class that Teddy Bear said "I was curled up in the corner with that baby blanket! You know, I'm supposed to be hibernating right now but it's hard to sleep during the school day! I didn't take the book and I didn't see anyone near it. I fall asleep as soon as the kids leave."</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Then we questioned the lion, who said "I had a bad case of the zoomies last night. I ran circles around the shelves for most of the night. I didn't go anywhere NEAR the book because you remind us every night to leave the books alone while you aren't here!" (Here, I nod my head and say "It's true! Remember how we talk at the beginning of the year about taking care of your library books by keeping them away from animals?")</div><div><br /></div><div>Then we question the dragon. He talks in my ear for a much longer time. I occasionally stop and look at him with various looks- shock, anger, sadness, understanding. Then I give him a big hug and say "Let me talk to everyone else and see what they say." </div><div><br /></div><div>I turn to the class and say "OK friends, here is what happened. Library Dragon said he was bored last night. He tried to take a nap but he wasn't tired. He tried flying laps around the library but there wasn't a lot of room to spread his wings. He knew he wasn't supposed to touch the books... but he couldn't help it. Unfortuneately, the book was SO funny, he accidentally snorted fire and burned the book up. He is very, very sorry and promises never to do it again. Should we forgive him?"<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By this point, students are so enthralled, most of them call out "YES!" Although a few of them say "No!"</div><div><br /></div><div>I wrap up the lesson by pointing out that mystery books will often have a detective or other problem solver, a crime or problem to solve, suspects and the clues that are collected may not have anything to do with the crime. Then I show students the mystery book display and book talk a couple of my favorite mysteries. If there is time, I read one. I really like Seven Ate Nine!</div><div><br /></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-81991498742482880912023-01-14T07:39:00.002-05:002023-01-14T07:39:48.616-05:00The #1 Reason I Am Sticking (for now!) with Scholastic Book Fairs<p>There has been a lot of discussion about book fairs in the school library circle lately. Scholastic has long been a favorite book fair vendor, and for good reason. It's a well known company and the bright red cases calls forth nostalgic feels for many people. </p><p>However, Scholastic is also missing a few key ingredients. People have complained about difficulty with restocks, customer service and registers. A key complaint this year was the $150 delivery fee due to increased gas prices. </p><p>I have been less than impressed with the quality of binding from Scholastic books, even the library bound ones. I find that after just a few circulations, spines need repaired.</p><p>I did an interest call with Literati, because that's the new vendor on the scene. I was excited about all the good things I had heard and was looking forward to doing a Fall Scholastic Fair and a Spring Literati Fair. </p><p>In the end, I stuck with Scholastic and here is why!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXndjK2Puh7BiQjZW8M3hNkNcsAJv6L0KA5vxPV5F_Wkp0ISkNHv2XQcMEAqaoShaHIhJQeXN83sEBm1BbJ1g0ut7gh78PjhTlWJKZxkcB_3xE2Pqj9HXN4XaqmtW7oG_4vRMAVIzR9CBJkz3wBiL64XgOa8HiZKdtEh5oRTcXLAJm2HPZWlyeE5L/s960/scholastic%20dollar%20program.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXndjK2Puh7BiQjZW8M3hNkNcsAJv6L0KA5vxPV5F_Wkp0ISkNHv2XQcMEAqaoShaHIhJQeXN83sEBm1BbJ1g0ut7gh78PjhTlWJKZxkcB_3xE2Pqj9HXN4XaqmtW7oG_4vRMAVIzR9CBJkz3wBiL64XgOa8HiZKdtEh5oRTcXLAJm2HPZWlyeE5L/w200-h200/scholastic%20dollar%20program.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p>It's really all about their Scholastic Dollars Program! </p><p>1. Putting books in the hands of kids!</p><p>My #1 goal during book fair is to put books in the hands of kids. Period. End of story. Do I also make money and buy books for the library? Yes, yes I do! </p><p>However, I want staff and students to buy, buy, buy because books in homes and books in classrooms are important. I use my Scholastic Dollars to help stretch student and staff budgets. </p><p>For staff, that means an automatic 25% discount on all purchases. </p><p>For students, it means upselling until students are just over the amount of money they have and using Scholastic Dollars to cover the difference.</p><p>Not only does this put books in the hands of kids, but by upselling purchases, I'm doing more in sales.</p><p>2. Rewards & Celebrations!</p><p>It is impossible for me to run a successful library program without help and support from other school staff. I use book fair time as a time to reward and thank staff for their support. I routinely hand out coupons for $$ off their purchase at the Scholastic Book Fair when they do things that benefit me and the library program. </p><p>I used Scholastic Dollars to take off those amounts. It makes everyone happy!</p><p>3. The school!</p><p>Additionally, I use Scholastic Dollars to purchase things for our school store. Many of our students want the journals and expensive books that come with the fair. I use Scholastic Dollars to purchase highly popular but seldom purchased items to donate to the store. Students can earn a school-based currency to purchase those items at the store.</p><p>When I spoke to a rep at Literati, they did not yet have a program similar to Scholastic Dollars. At some point, I probably will give other companies a try! It's just not yet!</p><p><br /></p>
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.formkit-form[data-uid="e3f6971152"][data-format="slide in"] .formkit-content,.formkit-form[data-uid="e3f6971152"][data-format="slide in-editing"] .formkit-content{margin-bottom:25px !important;}.formkit-form[data-uid="e3f6971152"] .formkit-column{padding:55px 60px 55px 45px;}} </style></form>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-38635020687629357762022-09-15T18:30:00.002-04:002023-01-14T09:05:09.609-05:005 Ways to Create Habits in the School Library<p>Over the past few years, I have discovered that I am really a <b>project person</b>, not a habit person. I love to tackle new things, even if they are hard and time consuming. Completing projects excites me. Completing daily tasks... well, it bores me. </p><p>This became clear while I was in grad school getting my MLS degree. You want me to read two chapters and take a quiz every week? No, thank you! You want me to create a policy manual from scratch? Absolutely!</p><p>I choose to view being project oriented as a strength!</p><p>However, the downside is that I tend to forget about the day to day things that have to get done. It's why I will suddenly realized I haven't shelved books all week. Or I have a stack of book requests from teachers to fill. Or worse! It's time for check-out and the computers need to boot up!</p><p>I've worked on creating small habits in my day to better ensure that I keep on track. </p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are 5 things that have helped me create habits and stay on top of running the library!</span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslQi-U6L-sFlPlUQ2HIsgp6lNkWE1TJmIt3USabjxrH2JAkT0yCdor1jorRavj5JUcbrV9GVbFW6_r_ISc3LRQLqmoxtN_FO0cyzol5yf2IalJaBc7K573Jz3WZ3QY-xsialPCkOLgNoFM3KZC1nko5wFQJ4d2ZbCgHj6Z0chK3JoAbR-4PTHuZir/s960/Slide1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslQi-U6L-sFlPlUQ2HIsgp6lNkWE1TJmIt3USabjxrH2JAkT0yCdor1jorRavj5JUcbrV9GVbFW6_r_ISc3LRQLqmoxtN_FO0cyzol5yf2IalJaBc7K573Jz3WZ3QY-xsialPCkOLgNoFM3KZC1nko5wFQJ4d2ZbCgHj6Z0chK3JoAbR-4PTHuZir/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Use a Digital Calendar to keep track of my library tasks.</span></h3></div><p>The digital part is important for 2 reasons! The first is that I can set reminders. The second is that I can reschedule things easily. I really like to use my Google Calendar. I color code all the different aspects and anything that is red is school related. </p><p>This means that if I find myself out of the library when the reminder goes off, it is really simple to edit the time of the task so I can reschedule it for when I will be back in the library.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFC7_PFpLdeoZQr5aTZp8e8AkBeQTPHuMjwqdrtuX-Wt1nKqCFV5RR3HF9rQE7HhU1EtJfPdPkOLGFLp7wSjgtveT13we6c5aIaFkmugxq2zat9sxS-WBE7YZ6b-B0Pm2_gUDRWaERZtBTytSKWIJB1npeA8UKO6B7B4LDA1TbSfLBTmHBBQLL-Dr/s960/Slide2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFC7_PFpLdeoZQr5aTZp8e8AkBeQTPHuMjwqdrtuX-Wt1nKqCFV5RR3HF9rQE7HhU1EtJfPdPkOLGFLp7wSjgtveT13we6c5aIaFkmugxq2zat9sxS-WBE7YZ6b-B0Pm2_gUDRWaERZtBTytSKWIJB1npeA8UKO6B7B4LDA1TbSfLBTmHBBQLL-Dr/s320/Slide2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Habit Stack. </span></h2><p>Habit stacking is adding a habit to something you already do. </p><p>For example, I already walk into my library and cross the room the flip on the lights. However, I was constantly forgot to turn on and log in to the circulation computers. I pass the circulation desk to get to the lights, so I stacked checking to make sure the computers were on and signed in to my morning walk across the library. </p><p>Another habit stack I created is that when I'm scanning book room books back in. I used to scan them and toss them in a crate to carry back to the book room. Now I scan and organize. I create a different stack on my library cart for each section of the book room. It's easy to put away 10-15 books that are on the same shelf! I can do that in one of my small sections of time. 👇</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYEb-9SQLRFvIUMZS8QJmV8ok-qNGIH8kXy7lVNbZvDCpLebl2yu-y1OEGLgFZdzo3bcOH8jeDV5oGQIQHuURG6huq4j_FX__J_IRovkWzXPkiPFx5x_QjGvLK0FFFlY122NVl5bXSAUCcA3jQ-KrO2EYPPHK9_2uwpzP5YJRWWs4YDAdOY2Qjmxb/s960/Slide3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYEb-9SQLRFvIUMZS8QJmV8ok-qNGIH8kXy7lVNbZvDCpLebl2yu-y1OEGLgFZdzo3bcOH8jeDV5oGQIQHuURG6huq4j_FX__J_IRovkWzXPkiPFx5x_QjGvLK0FFFlY122NVl5bXSAUCcA3jQ-KrO2EYPPHK9_2uwpzP5YJRWWs4YDAdOY2Qjmxb/s320/Slide3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>3. Utilize small sections of time to complete a specific task or activity. </span></h2><p>I run 40 minute classes all day with 5 minutes between each. Those 5 minute breaks between classes gives me 35 minutes! There is a lot of time to complete small tasks. In 5 minutes, I can shelve a few books. Or sharpen pencils. Or restock the book marks. I can straighten ONE row or basket. Use the time you have to its fullest so you can do bigger things in bigger blocks of time!</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyR7AFTt41IZlXHbylTyReqGHnvhP6lO80HZjTCrb99qmzKLAqgDQQdHDA1I31KXG4EOwI_aZKJbmLRdjSMjdiBfKVF7j4KD__3xv27zA_ty8A2kKUDhwI_5083JAyScNk51VqZuU82KyN1h9Uv64FTUH03PWA_xO2mrvts23MxZg9bJDg2TzGTY0/s960/Slide4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyR7AFTt41IZlXHbylTyReqGHnvhP6lO80HZjTCrb99qmzKLAqgDQQdHDA1I31KXG4EOwI_aZKJbmLRdjSMjdiBfKVF7j4KD__3xv27zA_ty8A2kKUDhwI_5083JAyScNk51VqZuU82KyN1h9Uv64FTUH03PWA_xO2mrvts23MxZg9bJDg2TzGTY0/s320/Slide4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Teach students to do things.</span> </h2><p>I really strongly dislike many shelf management tasks like making sure all the books are lined up and turned the right way. You know who likes to do that? 7-8 year olds! </p><p>I work at a K-3 school. There are a lot of things that primary aged students can do. I teach First and Second Grade students how to read the shelves to make sure everything is turned the right way and facing the right way. </p><p>I teach Third Grade students how to read call numbers. When they find one they think is in the wrong place, they pull it out a little bit and I come behind them to check. If it's in the wrong place, I take it and put it in the right place.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQYq4r30lCP2N5sCIXmrRmDxGQIfzEfNmbiv4gsR7XK_dEDYYsHsw0JW0uRYkiJBtDVIhF_X1MhUIQhqtSelf3pOYHHc0Lua07zfkE-EV_qpcUmkCkW3IccrErRlOcKJApguWKfVYh72XqoN580ZtS-nQ_8U1uY5-AWBqo5w5EP3-H0eMDDcfAnob/s960/Slide5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQYq4r30lCP2N5sCIXmrRmDxGQIfzEfNmbiv4gsR7XK_dEDYYsHsw0JW0uRYkiJBtDVIhF_X1MhUIQhqtSelf3pOYHHc0Lua07zfkE-EV_qpcUmkCkW3IccrErRlOcKJApguWKfVYh72XqoN580ZtS-nQ_8U1uY5-AWBqo5w5EP3-H0eMDDcfAnob/s320/Slide5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Set a timer. </span></h2><p>This has been a lifesaver. Timers are especially beneficial for habits you need to build but do not like to do. </p><p>Currently, I'm trying to create a better habit for evaluation and deselection. Three times a week I set a 20 minute timer and work through sections of the library. Last year, I focused on picture books and the biography/autobiography section. This year, I'm going to focus on chapter books and the 500 section of nonfiction. By setting a timer, I make myself accountable and set aside a specific amount of time to work on a particular task. And 20 minutes is a short enough time that it goes by fairly quickly and I don't dread the task, even though it is routine.</p><div>Are you a habit person or a project person? What tips do you have for building habits? Drop me a comment below!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-11509061635927296382022-08-17T10:40:00.003-04:002023-01-14T09:11:14.680-05:005 Fantastic Ways to Say Good-bye to Summer<div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="apm7p-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="apm7p-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Say Good-bye to Summer</span></span></h1><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="apm7p-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; font-size: 18px; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="apm7p-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">Summer is almost over ⛅ and most of us are starting to think about those 3 dreaded words (Rhymes with Lack New Pool!). While that means we have to say goodbye to some of our favorite things--summer clothes, warm weather, and lazy days--there are also plenty of ways to enjoy the last few warm days of the season. </span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="9g966-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9g966-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="9g966-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">As summer comes to an end, it’s time to start planning for those first days of school. But that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop. </span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">Here are some fantastic ways to celebrate the end of summer and say goodbye to the season of long days and short shorts. </span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSFoDRdDLxWWmx52If-eAgDvsfD8lRNQoHYClsMt72rrMuN3zlyyqIGsnPWAZSGBeO0A3noKqUs5ByDh1VFQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span data-offset-key="44ds3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="9gc9k-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="9gc9k-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">#1. Pampering. 😊 </span></h4><div style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="9gc9k-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">I am pampering myself. Pedicures. 💅🏽 Long afternoons reading on the back porch.📚 Lazy floats in the pool. How do you pamper yourself? Let me know in the comments!</span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="40quq-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="40quq-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">#2. Reflecting.💭 </span></h4><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="40quq-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="40quq-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">I am spending some time thinking about last year. What am I proud of? What are you proud of? I am super proud of the fact that I finished grad school 🎓🏴☠️ last year while running the school library! </span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="el5vk-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="el5vk-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">#3. Goal Setting. 📋 </span></h4><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="el5vk-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="el5vk-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">This one is always fun for me! I have hit 2 really big goals the past few years... I bought a home and graduated from grad school (with NO student loans!)! As a single parent, it was a long, hard road- but I am glad I did it! What goal do I aim for now? This year, I think I'm going to focus on learning What goals do you have?</span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="8mo44-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="8mo44-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">#4. Planning. 📅 </span></h4><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8mo44-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="8mo44-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">I always get to a point in the summer when I start thinking about the next year. Right now I'm thinking about having a genre of the month theme and how I can make shelf management... manageable. What are you planning for next year?</span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="7lkl6-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7lkl6-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">#5. Schedule something fun and/or relaxing a week or two into the school year. 🏄 </span></h4><div style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7lkl6-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">For me, it's a pedicure. A monthly pedicure is my self-care treat of choice but NOTHING hits like the first pedicure of the school year! This will help bridge the gap between summer and fall.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span data-offset-key="7lkl6-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="b9ur1" data-offset-key="7bc9r-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="border-radius: 6px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7bc9r-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="7bc9r-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">Like it or not, summer is ending and school is on the horizon. I hope you have a fantastic year! If I can do, or make, anything to make your year easier or better- please reach out! I'm reachable on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/primaryontheprowl" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/primaryontheprowl/">instagram</a> and at crystal@primaryontheprowl.com! You can also drop me a comment down below!</span></div></div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17565882757339229470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-47502704131234054272022-06-11T10:44:00.009-04:002023-01-14T09:09:58.486-05:00Powerful Goal Setting in the Classroom with 5 Easy Steps<h1 style="text-align: left;">Student Goal Setting in the Classroom</h1><div><br /></div>Back to School is a popular time for setting goals and making resolutions. I always feel fresh and ready to take on the world at the start of the new school year!<div><br /></div><div>Setting goals with elementary students can be particularly tricky though. They need a lot of guidance, support and suggestions. It is really important that teachers set students up for success by guiding students to set goals they can achieve but also helping students make a plan for what they will do to reach the goal. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2282733680151976993/4750270413123405427#" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7qxQH8aKer0KSotuYyr1FrZt10wguHAgfcfuRNOxmUNeoUNPyCQisqTIYfQOtj9FIEYgejPLNzYjRkVNtHKP3DLPgWOqCHtAaidHYDF4ygqR5w5UFAqGtUAT7CMMBi1VJbqIVqPTtS9k/w206-h320/Goal+setting+with+students.JPG" width="206" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Setting a goal to work towards is one-way students can take ownership of their learning.</div><div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Here are 5 ways to help students set goals and work towards them.</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img height="320" src="https://files.convertkitcdnn.com/assets/pictures/33457/2726908/Slide2.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">#1- Keep goals simple, attainable and measurable.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I set goals with my students, we start with everyone having the same type of goal. I usually start with reading level growth because it is huge in my state. (I want to be clear here! I felt very much like this was a necessary evil! I strongly disliked setting reading level goals!) I met with every child one on one and we talked about where they wanted to grow and how many levels they thought they could grow. Then we split it into blocks for the 9 year and set mini-goals for each nine weeks. For example, if a student thought they could grow 4 levels, we would set a goal for one level growth per 9 weeks.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img height="320" src="https://files.convertkitcdnn.com/assets/pictures/33457/2726909/Slide3.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">#2- Create an action plan or specific steps students can take to work towards the goal.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After setting each student's goal, we worked together as a class to brainstorm a list of things students could do to help them meet their goal. In the above example, we would list the following steps- read for at least 30 minutes a day at home, complete my comprehension journal homework every week, pay attention and work hard in small groups, listen to my book buddy when they read to me, ask someone to read me a story, etc</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img height="320" src="https://files.convertkitcdnn.com/assets/pictures/33457/2726912/Slide4.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">#3- Look at, discuss or read the goal regularly- possibly daily.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Each students goal was written down in their data notebook. We looked at the anchor chart with the brainstormed list of steps students could take. Any time they were assessed (🙄) we would conference about where they were in terms of meeting their goal. Every week, I would ask students to pick ONE of the action steps to focus on. In the beginning, I did a lot of leading but after a few weeks, students were able to pick one step for themselves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img height="320" src="https://files.convertkitcdnn.com/assets/pictures/33457/2726915/Slide5.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">#4- Track progress towards the goal.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Students had a sheet in their data notebook where they tracked their progress. For reading levels, my students had a page that looked like a bookshelf. I wrote letters on each book to represent their reading levels. When students passed a level, they would color in the book on their shelf.</div></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img height="320" src="https://files.convertkitcdnn.com/assets/pictures/33457/2726918/Slide6.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">#5- Celebrate progress!</h2><div style="text-align: left;">Since I really, strongly disliked that students even had to worry about reading levels, we celebrated ALL.THE.THINGS! My favorite ways to celebrate are with impromptu dance parties, <a href="https://www.primaryontheprowl.com/2018/08/the-secret-to-brag-tag-success.html" target="_blank">reward tags</a> given out during morning meeting and phone calls home to share the good news.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you find that students are struggling with their confidence in meeting goals, try using <a href="https://www.primaryontheprowl.com/2021/08/5-positive-behavior-affirmations-for.html" target="_blank">positive affirmations</a> to help.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Getting Started with Setting Goals</h1><div style="text-align: left;">Are you looking for something to help you get started goal setting? Take a look at this Kindergarten Goal Setting resource in my store.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGZ0Uj8tCKkZWUXohTbLylq5h8sslyWGMqi5QJ1XdwnR0R6eLzzl2HG0a4HT-VbXvvv4LYCBk9yjrOd-MIq0GvW2WZiEwIKh5Zx_3pF2yf8Gbf-GoewjQlQIwdhX6OvJcLbd_qg-_8YuYPb_pRnvOzm2PsAtSrzwBYJXt5pCutiRba36Cn5rlQVrt/s320/Slide1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My favorite part of this resource is the reflection sheet. Since this sheet is designed to be done together, the teacher can write the goal and the student can draw a face to show how they feel about their progress. Then the teacher and student can work together to set a new goal. The new goal might be a continuation of the previous goal. For example, if the goal was to learn 40/52 letters, the new goal could be to learn 45/52 letters. The important thing is for the teacher to help set realistic goals.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RS--lTNUg6dayeMkT9o_Ps6wSmrXkuOMH5zuY5N2BaGb3hZJ-SHwunw5Gk_wDWVwFQQE5WVve7WmtcHGnZTWGFGN1-vOrub6TI0pynvdE7D2hxzKq6vuwQk5IniX-pvbY_Ro_zPT-YmB7oyPuOqB3wUWOweFXJXe2xNALM98t_26AXFHdO6CotBp/s320/Slide6.PNG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The student goal setting page has several main goals listed, but includes a place to write your own goals. Included in the resource is a page of possible literacy goals and a page of possible math goals. These goals were taken from literacy and math standards.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_WOJCisqhzp3aQS19rM0eJBI-iWr3evs6mfJfsQfODr0kjOziviSnj-UNuGq43CIMGdk4etLHJT4WhFNhm5NoGiLLvtALrBBcYi2P15OWMWz8NsrR7ts1CSnflJBiJ2XbbZkSG9Y2ddtgPF5WyoOSvfEYgOFXZPgSFa8PaQFPIwuBTUN5yXJmQqR/s320/Slide8.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are two possible tracking sheets. One will allow the teacher to track a whole classes progress towards a certain goal. This can be helpful when tracking goals such as learning letters and sounds. Not everyone in the class will reach the goal at the same time, but everyone needs to reach it eventually!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The other tracking sheet can be used when conferencing with students. The teacher can record the goal, dates and any notes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBvGq843qDy33pAMjjE3XDf5aWFTIYMnKp1S6ft1q0V-UxR6MderumfUnNyCclKPkHIWxHc9RdUsFUkDPPyJyGP1mKEQ0VegBw9KkGJKb0tS8eqbpIJSmRPfb4YXXsImzR_3sI8eaNl0jvoqHt6vM7mVr0OekwrpRHNveA7mEc8Fj6gFtzOBsBPpe/s320/Slide3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There are digital options available for the digitally-inclined! Student goal setting sheets are in Google Slides and a Google Form is available for the teacher to make a copy of and use to type all the data into. Editable PDFs are also available.</div></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI5_SZUYBPJLqxsPwxjZiUoL9ZGAcEd6fJWsIaqGZxKCNd5Mb0oUekHMqPubMYbeU34VrZZcgixNHoxdwbcTWDv6mCk7FfHzqGU7UJLYn7Wz5WwGOC6zbtgBQlLl4sO9t48TJti8MWkzYxacsapzga321PW4YDR5dFyaokdaNxASVd8sAzDi8HW5l/s320/Slide4.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-and-Tracking-Sheets-for-Kindergarten-545369?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpV__qrVJ8JV5MP8ez_mkJZEeSZNp_3gQ0Kugv-XjMH6m03U_5Ydxct0QX_4oazWqfU5NZ9TU0BgYT9mcVN3wHscAdCNQSP9QhuQOq2emSql47uKE0zSz_tKLWYwg9KMmaQjanCJI6JF4DiHg2FyvK_ysQ4n6PJW0ycUrDbazdr0oPDRJDYR5RazY/s320/Slide6.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />If this looks like something that could help you in your classroom, click <a href="#">here</a> or on any of the pictures!</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />Since making a plan is a BIG part of goal setting, these resources might be useful for helping reach their goals.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Rhyming-Cards-Sets-1-and-2-Bundle-082139400-1379866503?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps%20%7C%20Suggested%20Resources-%20Fall%20Rhyming" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcrIbKRpOaDVQ7JA0Lgn3QQppqPhnTIkGFvonkBmkrdL--pWjSnRzWL_ZWQOCdnwPii1HhFmZGwnEZMWT70ghB9D6VmMpFqvzFZcbysOkJM3yV-DX8y-iUtI8y1VTr9fPU6dmRjftPY5HdkHSCJon7jKMupj9a3X0-0mJ0tapRnd4RK7OpD8s8Ndu/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Non-standard-Units-of-Measurement-and-Standard-Units-of-Measurement-Beach-Themed-788520?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Powerful%20Goal%20Setting%20in%20the%20Classroom%20with%205%20Easy%20Steps%20%7C%20Suggested%20Resources-%20Beach%20Measurement" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMOmmNyaIK3sRPTBprFOl8BcFOk5JKmAeZjKfyX6U4zrsSAmJNvDfKoQXZpyO-C9-6tewg4YVoWbyYJthy9Xozcur7zhVt66rOQ0bCbNNKFDnzYOGiwxzG9muFg-vorg_Z7xM6iObHkPuXGkCYoYOqgs8_mqlMeMBvGtGzP1mefxM_sFS1mth0bnJ/w200-h200/Slide1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; 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I would love to hear how it goes for you! Drop me a note in the comments below and let me know! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0Thomasville, NC 27360, USA35.8736458 -80.07584259.12180926953026 -115.2320925 62.625482330469737 -44.919592499999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-50303949393273723872021-08-16T15:19:00.003-04:002021-08-16T15:19:00.185-04:005 Positive Behavior Affirmations for Students<p>Positive affirmations have been increasing in popularity. I have used them for MYSELF for awhile. Recently, I have begun thinking about how they can be used to improve students thoughts about themselves. After all, Matilda said it right when she said "If you have good thoughts... they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely!" Thanks Roald Dahl</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">What is a positive affirmation?</h3><p>A positive affirmation is self talk that we say to ourselves. Think of it like a pep-talk to yourself. You can use one that someone suggests, or you can make up your own. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why use positive affirmations with children?</h3><div>Positive affirmations are a great way to practice self-care and encourage healthy mental and emotional health.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What do I need to know about teaching children or students to use positive affirmations?</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>positive words in the present tense- say "I am" not "I will"</li><li>repeat them frequently- read them, say them out loud, write them-- especially in a moment of need</li><li>focus on 3-5 at a time</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Where can I find printable positive affirmations for students?</h3></div><div>Right here! I have made these for you to use! 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I usually just kinda roll my eyes 🙄 at these things and move on, but this one was really interesting. Most of the characteristics they claimed I had-- I actually DID have! <div><br />
One of those was about <b>struggling to do routine tasks</b>-- and it is so true! I'm really bad at taking care of those small, mundane tasks that make the day go smoothly. In order to set myself up for success this year- I decided to create a series of <b>routines for me</b> to go through at different times of the day.</div><div><br /><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyUbkWaYtNo9L3bLGKwT2Fxoduha3nPB0RMfWNUAMm-RcIoK5AHwij-WOVlPwqgBBXIhq6862bzrP5qKN5ULk5ocbRBexnNXNP_xKjTSAK1fX420c4G8hqohDcYzshnSw6JOsUutd1CGx/s2048/wordswag_1626395776442.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyUbkWaYtNo9L3bLGKwT2Fxoduha3nPB0RMfWNUAMm-RcIoK5AHwij-WOVlPwqgBBXIhq6862bzrP5qKN5ULk5ocbRBexnNXNP_xKjTSAK1fX420c4G8hqohDcYzshnSw6JOsUutd1CGx/s320/wordswag_1626395776442.png" /></a></div></b>
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A routine is a <b>series of actions that are regularly followed</b>. I am generally a big picture person and sometimes the details just escape my notice. <br />
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Routines are <b>important for our students</b>. They help students feel safe and secure. In my classroom, we have multiple routines that take place, depending on the part of our schedule we are in. For example, in the morning we have a routine for unpacking a bookbag, a routine for getting breakfast and a routine for switching out books. At lunch, we have routines for lining up, going through the lunch line and leaving the lunchroom.<br />
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Clearly, the importance of having routines is not lost on me. I know they are important and can make my life easier-- so I decided to do to myself what I do with my students. I created visual reminders of the small tasks I need to do that will make my life easier. My morning routine is the first one I did!<br />
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1. Sign In- Duh, I NEED to get paid!<div><br />
2. Put my personal belongings away. This sounds pretty easy, but I once had my wallet taken from my purse by a student on a day that I just hadn't done that.</div><div><br />
3. Check ClassDojo points and record. My students track their dojo points in a booklet. I circle the number that they need to color too. I didn't use to do this, but I found I had a lot of cheating!</div><div><br />
4. Make sure my table is clear and pull out materials for small groups.</div><div><br />
5. Put any copies or materials I need on my small table at the front of the room.</div><div><br />
6. Go stand at the door to greet my students!<br />
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Those are all really small tasks, but they make my day go by SO much easier. Once I got my morning routine settled, I started working on my afternoon routine. I'm still working on it but then I'll move to a routine during my planning period. <br />
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In order to build my morning routine, I had to really think about what tasks kept '<b>surprising</b>' me on a regular basis. Seriously, these things should not have been surprising, I just never remembered to get it ready! <br />
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What are some things that would make YOUR day go smoother? Can you build them into a new or already established routine?</div></div><br />Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-582386613018455272021-07-07T21:19:00.003-04:002023-01-14T10:31:03.351-05:00Three Ways to Help Students Master Word ProblemsI don't know about you, but teaching word problems absolutely drives me batty! 🦇 It doesn't matter how much modeling and explaining I do- my students just keep adding the 2 numbers in the word problem without giving them any thought.<br />
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I talked to my colleagues and they were having the same problem. I spent some time watching students and asking questions. <br />
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After some time spent researching (Thank you <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/primaryprowl/_created/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>!) I came up with a plan!<div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;">3 Ways to Help Students Master Word Problems</h1><h2 style="text-align: left;">
1- Acting out word problems.</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GwsEIdDD9230BSxEDje8vzmwB7yiQJ4VuLm7ws1aJT2wBBpr4wGQNkaQgfO9pTEVailTI6ZGbEM6OLHYJjVMpppQNx-0_X_dkPmuR6oi_9x4J9o9bqIifGJZjHPY2z6qAenk1-ij7Yw/s960/Slide1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GwsEIdDD9230BSxEDje8vzmwB7yiQJ4VuLm7ws1aJT2wBBpr4wGQNkaQgfO9pTEVailTI6ZGbEM6OLHYJjVMpppQNx-0_X_dkPmuR6oi_9x4J9o9bqIifGJZjHPY2z6qAenk1-ij7Yw/w200-h200/Slide1.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The first thing I did was lower the numbers in the word problems so we COULD act them out. Even though I teach 2nd grade, we went back to using single digits to practice with.<br />
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I did this for 2 reasons. The first is that it meant we could actually act the word problems out. The second is that it allowed them to focus on the actual word problem and not trying to figure out the big numbers. (insert image of word problems within 20)<br />
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For example, I might use this word problem "Ms. White had 5 crayons. She gave 2 of them to Abdul. How many crayons does she have left?" When I can physically hold 5 crayons in my hand and give 2 of them to a student, it is much easier to see that subtracted from my total number of crayons.<br />
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2- Explain WHY they chose addition or subtraction</h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyrJmLnJKhStOZ2edS5l9twSCA3JvvXs6Z1SbKJxfkNkLpehl02eQPtxTd-UAzJhH6KyoxI0pB12Caqu2tR7mDaAj8DqrXZ9IZWufijIBmDDP2YbdxqY_2hbl0g-zjOwqRYDYLjvhSk4/s960/Slide2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyrJmLnJKhStOZ2edS5l9twSCA3JvvXs6Z1SbKJxfkNkLpehl02eQPtxTd-UAzJhH6KyoxI0pB12Caqu2tR7mDaAj8DqrXZ9IZWufijIBmDDP2YbdxqY_2hbl0g-zjOwqRYDYLjvhSk4/w200-h200/Slide2.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br />
To start with, we practiced numberless word problems. If you haven't heard of numberless word problems, I first read about them <a href="https://bstockus.wordpress.com/numberless-word-problems/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
<br />To build on the above exam, a numberless word problem would say "Ms. White had some crayons. She gave some of them to Abdul." Then we follow up with "Do you need to add or subtract to solve this problem?"<div><br />
The reason the numberless word problems work so well is that students don't get tripped up on the numbers. Without numbers, they couldn't just add the first 2 things they see. This forces students to actually think about the process and what kind of math they need to do.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">3- Practice, Practice, Practice</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHeZxyZRzmSXYGbo3ADC1-CCXEc4Pmh6UcgKDaG-TSG7jn8mXintFGheKnSmsljFZVOXl8zN4aG31DyC_R-aREjLoBpwAyR3zkUnQS21_wO3-_IQTeAndcyfigh-c1bBEI4MadZ7jf6Y/s960/Slide3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHeZxyZRzmSXYGbo3ADC1-CCXEc4Pmh6UcgKDaG-TSG7jn8mXintFGheKnSmsljFZVOXl8zN4aG31DyC_R-aREjLoBpwAyR3zkUnQS21_wO3-_IQTeAndcyfigh-c1bBEI4MadZ7jf6Y/w200-h200/Slide3.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div>
This is HUGE. Not just practice, but correct practice. After all, practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent.<br />
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As part of my students morning routine last year, they solved a word problem. It doesn't sound like much, but it's roughly 170 extra word problems outside of the word problems they complete during math class.<br />
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At the beginning of the month, I create a Daily Word Problem book for each student. Every morning, students solve the next problem in the book. During Morning Meeting, we read the problem and 2-3 students share how they solved the problem. I am able to correct misconceptions and model additional strategies.<br />
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I use these Daily Word Problem resources. I start the year with the Numbers within 20 resources and switch to Numbers within 100 when students become proficient. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Problems-within-20-Daily-Practice-YEAR-LONG-BUNDLE-1547337?utm_source=POTP%20Blog%20w%2Fn%2020&utm_campaign=Three%20ways%20to%20help%20students%20master%20word%20problems" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3mO6gjA2oFNGQsTNepz6htntQIQkK9W_hwKb7mdecH08nX4XBXHuBAsEE-XkXku5kJ3q_gndfyUB1tkopQO450TbkxldKvbgkwKfCmcxAH8F7RbO5SUPiIya9-AcnsB_z6-inVw4rDM/s320/Slide1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Problems-within-100-Daily-Practice-YEAR-LONG-BUNDLE-4352246?utm_source=POTP%20Blog%20w%2Fn%20100&utm_campaign=Three%20ways%20to%20help%20students%20master%20word%20problems" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV5gVUc1FoZ17ya779edI4IbmmiDLSR7f3Ft3WRwue4W5jWjbMUABjBlLB3gccwE6T27kzc1ZuHI6YPo7asLUXRN1TrbNrmNkgJxGTxgiLzI2o4C2DcbAFYTGDlZ3zwcxFXnogc2G9Cs/s320/word+problems+within+100.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you need more word problems, you can <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Primary-On-The-Prowl/Category/Math-Word-Problems-293084?utm_source=POTP%20Blog%20WP%20custom%20category&utm_campaign=Three%20ways%20to%20help%20students%20master%20word%20problems" target="_blank">check out this section of my TPT store</a>!</div>
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I simplify a lot of passing out materials by having students keep many materials at their seat. This way I'm not passing out scissors, glue sticks, etc every time we need them.<br />
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I use this strategy mostly with papers, but their are other times it comes in handy.
It's called the "Take One and Pass It On" strategy. <br />
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In my class, we spend a lot of learning time on the carpet. Students are either seated in rows or in a circle. When I pass out materials, I hand a stack to one person at either side of the row. They take the paper, place one on their lap and hand the rest of the stack to the next person. This works in a circle too. I pick 2 students who are beside each other and they each pass in the opposite direction.<br />
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At the beginning of the year, I teach this strategy explicitly. I hand the stack of papers to the students on one end of the row but ask them to hold them until I give directions. I then guide each movement- "Take the paper off the top and place it in your lap. Hand the rest of the papers to the person beside you. Now that you have your paper, go to your seat and get started." I repeat for each student and we move down the rows. It doesn't take long for them to master it.<br />
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By October, I'm already circulating the room or calling students to my table for help by the time the last paper gets to the end of the row.<br />
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Trade and Grade</b><br />
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In order to make grading meaningful and manageable, I decided long ago that I didn't need to grade everyone's practice work. I adopted Trade and Grade and never looked back.<br />
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Before using Trade and Grade as a strategy, we have several classroom discussions about being honest, being kind and how some things are easy for some people but difficult for others. Since students will be seeing others practice work, we talk about not yelling out how someone did.<br />
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I usually wait until October before I introduce it.
When using Traded and Grade, I have students change papers 3 times. This way, students do not know who has their paper and will stay focused on their own paper.
Several years ago, a mom donated 2 entire boxes of purple crayons. I'm not sure where she got 2 64 packs of purple crayons, but that is what we use to Trade and Grade. I usually post the answers on my active board for students to check. After students check the paper they have, I collect them all and look at them. I pull out papers of students who need additional help and send the rest home.<br />
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In the beginning, this routine is very guided. I post the answers on my active board and cover up all of them except the first one. Then we go step by step. I'll say things like "Look at the answer on number one. The answer is Cat (or dog or 4 or blue). Look at number one on your paper. Does that paper say cat beside number one? If it does, leave it alone. If it says anything else or you can't read it, circle the number 1."<br />
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I train students not to use checkmarks because I do look at every paper, even if I'm not checking it. When students use checkmarks on everything, it's hard to see where the actual mistakes are. By circling the number of the missed problem, I can quickly check to see if they made a simple mistake or need reteaching on the concept. I keep the papers of students who need reteaching and send the rest home.<br />
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<b>A Clean Up Routine</b></div><div><b><br /></b>
I am a firm believer in students keeping the room clean. Many kids, however, are never taught HOW to clean. At the beginning off the year, I teach students to go through a series of steps.<br />
1. Create a clean desk. This is done with a clean desk anchor chart. Students should have nothing on top of their desk and items are stacked neatly inside.<br />
2. Pick up the trash around their desk and throw it away.<br />
3. Move to the common areas of the room and pick up the trash and put away other items.<br />
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In the beginning, these steps are very guided. I give verbal directions like "look under your desk. Do you see any trash? Pick it up and throw it away? Any pencils or crayons? Pick them up and put them away?"<br />
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After a few days of guided practice cleaning, we put the whole thing to music. I have found that Rockin' Robin is a perfect amount of time. There is also an easy to recognize set of words at the end that signals students to return to their seats.<br />
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<br /></div>Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-56831343476627186922020-07-28T13:54:00.018-04:002023-01-14T08:06:01.216-05:005 Positive & Powerful Affirmations for School Librarians at Work<h1 style="text-align: left;">What are positive affirmations?</h1><p style="text-align: left;">According to <a href="https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mindtools.com</a>, positive affirmations are "<b>positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts</b>". If you repeatedly think and believe positively, you can improve your actions. </p><div>Think of it this way. If you want to have a healthy body, you have to exercise repeatedly. I can't go to an exercise class or the gym and expect that one action to have a repeated effect on my body. I have to work out over and over for the exercise to have an impact.</div><div><br /></div><div>The same is true for positive affirmations. The more we repeat them, the more we believe them until the positive affirmations come through in our actions. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have a <b>personal story </b>about positive affirmations. I am a single mom of a teenager. When puberty first started to rear it's ugly head, I was also having a really rough year at work. I was constantly on edge, yelled more than I liked and felt like I wasn't actually doing anything to make my life any better. I was just bouncing around from one dumpster fire to another. </div><div><br /></div><div>I taped the positive affirmation "I will respond calmly and patiently to everything that happens today." on my bathroom mirror and read it each and every time I went in the bathroom. After a week or so of reading it and repeating it to myself, the phrase started appearing in my mind on it's own- right when I needed it! As time went on, I noticed that I WAS handling everything that came my way calmly and patiently. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can find this image and others in my blog post on <a href="https://www.primaryontheprowl.com/2018/02/5-positive-affirmations-for-teachers.html" target="_blank">positive affirmations for teachers</a>.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.primaryontheprowl.com/2018/02/5-positive-affirmations-for-teachers.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvg1m76Vsx75b1KJpDrNYOWWyqRwO76Wn5ADbcvuxw64sTJ6lmpGPNRKn4ZbtRR0xVotjCLHWP3RW7XpOqoB4bp9DIwFRx3HyIzo-wiU5kDkFI-uUN7wUhdtb3F4whPPUYmpf2ENrAGw/s320/wordswag_1518981018319.png" /></a></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Why should I use positive affirmations at work?</h1><div>Using positive affirmations at work can have long lasting impact. If there is an area that you would like to change, adopt an affirmation that addresses that area. You might choose to work on creativity, productivity, confidence or negative self-talk or when setting goals. </div><div><br /></div><div>For example, if you set a goal to increase circulation of graphic novels, you may choose to adopt a affirmation like "Graphic novels are an important part of the collection, children love to read them and they have powerful benefits." Purposefully affirming graphic novels will keep them in the forefront of your mind. This will lead to actions that may include recommending graphic novels to readers, creating displays that highlight graphic novels or advocating for the purchase of more graphic novels. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">How can positive affirmations help during a global pandemic?</h1><div>The world is a crazy place right now. School plans for the fall change regularly and some librarians aren't even sure they will have jobs in the fall. </div><div><br /></div><div>Navigating these changing times will require librarians to think flexibly, collaborate in new ways, add value in ways that we have not previous, and maybe even advocate to keep our jobs.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pre-Corona Virus Pandemic, I operated on a fixed schedule where I saw 8 classes a day and rotated through the whole school within a week. Post-Corona Virus Pandemic, I don't actually know yet. I know that my district is starting back virtually and I will have virtual classes, it will not be on the same schedule as face to face. When we do go back to face to face learning, I will most likely operate on a cart.</div><h1 style="text-align: left;">What are some positive affirmations I can use in the library?</h1><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">#1 I am a valuable and important member of this school.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQGh5GRBj8JhWo7ZP8W1qdB8L8lp_XHnrY91RkwmaLqYKSjQoxQEJdXar9ABZbiaPwpz-0IhZGhjstH8tkAqCaqUOrHvvKKdHHTi3xYOqtw_HGnjQ_ey-3hEGA-QMShCKavqrsMiVQGs/s2048/important+member+of+the+school.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQGh5GRBj8JhWo7ZP8W1qdB8L8lp_XHnrY91RkwmaLqYKSjQoxQEJdXar9ABZbiaPwpz-0IhZGhjstH8tkAqCaqUOrHvvKKdHHTi3xYOqtw_HGnjQ_ey-3hEGA-QMShCKavqrsMiVQGs/s320/important+member+of+the+school.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With all the focus on classroom teachers & students right now, it's easy to feel overlooked. This is a great affirmation for you if you are feeling unimportant and left out. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">#2 I make a difference in the lives of my patrons in both virtual and face to face learning.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKSPZXxRcn5CamC0OIDwvakFkLHpvB6qx8geKrJhqSk09NjwqW_DsEWBEPsDLQpEQ0voZJOyeBMls3VC3EtgtlduiM_GKks8ILWLse9ykf9b6WE3FscOZJabfohIt1USZWZpODeXlCqA/s2048/improve+lives.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKSPZXxRcn5CamC0OIDwvakFkLHpvB6qx8geKrJhqSk09NjwqW_DsEWBEPsDLQpEQ0voZJOyeBMls3VC3EtgtlduiM_GKks8ILWLse9ykf9b6WE3FscOZJabfohIt1USZWZpODeXlCqA/s320/improve+lives.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This affirmation is for you if you are worried about continuing to make a difference. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">#3 I have valuable insight and play an important role in collaborating with teachers.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c0AtlfRKfpfk9rvilIl2Ktb5vX3Yxj5ypEyq-KIhj8BRMCexZ9oXnqpCMyzDYTHdavKmJnbWIn6-cWUeMFO5ISeo6uktdnTXj1da_-7-S49iRPTfPSbC8Uimtmts8n-jeP_DrZGH0FM/s2048/collaborate+with+teachers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c0AtlfRKfpfk9rvilIl2Ktb5vX3Yxj5ypEyq-KIhj8BRMCexZ9oXnqpCMyzDYTHdavKmJnbWIn6-cWUeMFO5ISeo6uktdnTXj1da_-7-S49iRPTfPSbC8Uimtmts8n-jeP_DrZGH0FM/s320/collaborate+with+teachers.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Collaboration with teachers is a huge part of our job as Library Media Specialists. Personally, I am on a fixed schedule so it was difficult to collaborate with others as much as I would like. I am choosing to look forward to using my time in a different way so I can collaborate with other teachers. This affirmation is for you if you are worried about being able to collaborate with others with blended or virtual learning.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">#4 I can help patrons find resources in a virtual or blended learning design.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkNLSdf31MhZqF7rAnuE0wEq9HXfDLNgw-Dwy2WqqM3xWfZYOdEw6NYSgZG01eR72zLklN9WnIFqIzjoM4VVIGNkxE8bnSkl4caWl3mGiOd7-XrjlRZm7q3yaaYIXcqeXFfv9nXj54jw/s2048/help+patrons+find+researchers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkNLSdf31MhZqF7rAnuE0wEq9HXfDLNgw-Dwy2WqqM3xWfZYOdEw6NYSgZG01eR72zLklN9WnIFqIzjoM4VVIGNkxE8bnSkl4caWl3mGiOd7-XrjlRZm7q3yaaYIXcqeXFfv9nXj54jw/s320/help+patrons+find+researchers.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's hard, for me, to think about being a librarian while I'm not in the library with patrons. This positive affirmation is for you if you are also struggling with this issue as well.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">#5 I will think flexibly and creatively when challenged with new problems.</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7ffOlQZnPL_h4EpdVqgP33GacaBp5ZhvXvHs8SfHDEMJRi37jWqzD7d6n914sYfLaQiZ2q2h8QmjXxJO0seug09p46_E5F28hy9E0l9D3sNQWza3sQdvPynA3JSRA97gjguy8T7aVe8/s2048/think+flexibly+and+creatively.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7ffOlQZnPL_h4EpdVqgP33GacaBp5ZhvXvHs8SfHDEMJRi37jWqzD7d6n914sYfLaQiZ2q2h8QmjXxJO0seug09p46_E5F28hy9E0l9D3sNQWza3sQdvPynA3JSRA97gjguy8T7aVe8/s320/think+flexibly+and+creatively.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This affirmation is for you if you need to remember that you ARE a problem solver and you DO have the ability to be a successful School Library Media Specialist. </div><h1 style="text-align: left;">What positive affirmation am I adopting for the library this year?</h1><div>This year, I am adopting "I will think flexibly when challenged with new problems." as my positive affirmation. </div><div><br /></div><div>I moved from the classroom into the Library Media Center a year ago. I had previously taught for 17 years in grades K-2. I was burnt out and looking for a change. I have been extremely happy with my decision. However, this year was not at all what I thought it would be! I feel like I barely got my "library legs" when we closed down. This year will give me the ability to grow as long as I remember that I am a problem solver and that I am capable of being a great librarian in an uncertain world.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next stop on the blog hop is <a href="https://mrsjinthelibrary.com/2020/07/26/organizing-library-teaching-cart/" target="_blank">Mrs. J in the Library</a> with some advice about teaching library lessons from a cart!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mrsjinthelibrary.com/2020/07/26/organizing-library-teaching-cart/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE47nYqr4kcB8whMX1OSw0iZW-Tre8fn6PprEdcH3fnicKxZa3wKo0D1YIzr5Yqg6W2WFI9TlBRDpOcUs9a7y3yiRFG3IwghFOU7p5jqJ0tLrwTrrXEZHNzjUr-f218uGIaKKUiILds1I/s320/Blog+Hop_Back+2+Books_Promo+Graphic_July+2020.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><form action="https://app.convertkit.com/forms/1561405/subscriptions" class="seva-form formkit-form" data-format="inline" data-options="{"settings":{"after_subscribe":{"action":"message","success_message":"Success! 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In this array lesson, kids were engaged, the practice was differentiated and it was a great way to end a week of learning about arrays.</div>
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For this lesson, I used:</div>
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<li>aluminum foil to use as baking trays</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Array Lesson Prep</h2>
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<li>tearing off aluminum foil sheets</li>
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<li><b>Review array vocabulary</b>- row, column, equation, repeated addition</li>
<li>Each student got a cookie tray and sheet of cookies to cut out (This is how I <b>differentiated</b>! Each student got a different amount of cookies to form into an array based on need.)</li>
<li>Students cut the cookies out and arranged them on a tray.</li>
<li>After students got their <b>cookie arrangement approved</b>, they glued the cookies and colored them.</li>
<li>After gluing the cookies, students wrote a <b>repeated addition equation</b> to show how many cookies they had.</li>
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<li>I used Christmas cookies, but you could use regular cookies or cookies for any holiday!</li>
<li>How fun would it be to actually bake cookies? That sounds like a great homeschool lesson!</li>
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I loved this lesson for a couple of reasons!<br />
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For one thing, the <b>differentiation was so easy</b>. Students who were struggling received a small number of cookies (4, 6, 8, 9). Students who had a fair grasp received a middle amount (12, 15, 20) and my students ready for a challenge received a large number of cookies (25 or 30).</div>
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I also loved this lesson because<b> the kids LOVED this activity</b>! They were happy and engaged while they worked! (Also, admin did a walk through and THEY <span style="color: red;">loved</span> this lesson!)<br />
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What is your favorite activity when teaching arrays? Drop me a note a let me know!</div>
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Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-39962885427209019792019-05-01T20:00:00.001-04:002023-01-14T08:07:13.097-05:00Circus Classroom Ideas and SuppliesWelcome to the Big Top of Classroom Decoration! These fun and whimsical circus decoration ideas will make your circus themed classroom pop.<br />
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This resource will make it easy to theme your classroom circus! It includes name plates, calendar pieces, word wall headers/alphabet cards, classroom job cards, and labels.<br />
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I think this door display would bring the WOW to you Open House and/or First Day of School!
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This is another eye-catching door decoration!
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This bulletin board border will work for any theme but I think it would be great in a circus!<br />
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It looks like this is in a Media Center, but it could be anywhere in the school!<br />
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What a fun way to display sight words your students need to know!<br />
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Let your classroom clock be the Ringmaster!
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These seats were actually created for a movie theme, but I think they would work well with a circus theme too!
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Your classroom would be the main event if you passed these red noses out!
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You could use these to make a photo booth!
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Do you have any ideas for a Circus Themed Classroom? I would love to hear about them!Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-52634064337243718942019-01-12T13:15:00.002-05:002023-02-18T19:08:39.655-05:00Scoot: Increase Fun and Engagement in the Classroom<div style="text-align: center;">
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Scoot is the activity you are looking for!<br />
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Scoot is a great game to play in the classroom. What is Scoot you ask? Scoot is a game that can be played with any subject or standard. The basic routine is simply to teach and you can use ANY content you want. You set up the game by picking a subject or standard and making (or buying) task cards to use.<br />
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OMG, I was amazed at how much my kids loved it when we played earlier this year. They were so engaged and so focused! I'm guessing the movement part is really helping them focus. <br />
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Here is the set so <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Vowel-Word-Family-Sorts-602008?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Game%20of%20Scoot%20Post" target="_blank">SCOOT</a> on over and get it!<br />
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To play Scoot, you place a card at each spot. Each card has a problem to be solved, a word to write or a task to complete. Students rotate around the places, recording their answers on the recording sheet. Students start at their seats and answer the question, solve the problem or follow the direction at their seats. On your signal, students stand and move to the next seat. They look at the card at that seat and answer the question, solve the problem or follow the direction. I like to use the commands "Start (Followed by work time), Stop, Stand, SCOOT (students move to the right), Sit" and repeat. <br />
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We all end up giggling with my one-word commands!<br />
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For my Kindergartners, we mostly play around their tables and sometimes they go to another table and rotate around that one! My Second Graders loved when I put the cards up on the wall around the classroom<br />
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For this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Vowel-Word-Family-Sorts-602008?utm_source=Blogger&utm_campaign=Game%20of%20Scoot%20Post" target="_blank">Short Vowel Word Sort</a>, I created real and nonsense CVC words and put them on eggs. Students were given a sheet with 2 columns, one for real words and one for nonsense words. Students rotated around their table. They read each word on the egg, decided if it was a real word or a nonsense word, and wrote it in the correct column. <br />
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Each table has 5 or 6 seats. Students rotated around 3 tables this day, so they all practiced reading 15-18 CVC words! I had some kids who are still struggling readers, so my assistant and I stuck near them and helped them sound out the words.<br />
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When you first introduce the game, it is important to practice the movement from seat to seat. First I showed one table how to move with my directions (sit... start... stop... stand... scoot) and then they practiced and modeled for the whole class. Then the whole class practiced moving around their table. It took a few rotations for all the kids to get it. Typical mistakes from students were moving in the wrong direction and moving too many seats. Students generally got it after a complete rotation around their table. <br />
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Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-87843204190352176752018-11-14T21:13:00.003-05:002023-01-14T08:08:31.598-05:00Are Nonsense Words more Than Just Nonsense?I'm going to be honest here, I'm not 100% sure I have a definitive answer to that question. This is one of those items that I truly see both sides to the argument.<br />
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On one hand, being able to decode words according to phonics rules and to recognize chunks inside of words are both important skills. Sometimes it's hard to tell if a student is decoding correctly when they have a high vocabulary and have a lot of sight words.<br />
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I have recently learned another reason that teaching nonsense words is important. The words that we think of as nonsense, often become syllables within multi-syllabic words. With that added information, I lean a little more on the side of nonsense words being important, but not so important that they need to be skilled and drilled into every child.<br />
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On the other hand, reading is all about making meaning out of the text and there just isn't any meaning in the words dop, lum and vab.<br />
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However, with my new knowledge- dop is the first syllable of dopple and lum is the first syllable of lumber.<br />
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I've discovered that nonsense words is something that people tend to feel very passionate about.<br />
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For me, the argument is moot because assessing students on nonsense words is a state mandated assessment for me. I may not like it, but I have to do it.<br />
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Since I have to do it, I need to prepare my students for it. That means lots of phonics instruction and teaching how to decode words and chunk parts of words.<br />
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I choose to do this through word families. When I teach and practice word families, I use real words and nonsense words. This gives students practice decoding, practice chunking AND practice with nonsense words.<br />
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When I taught Kindergarten, I started working on word families around November or December, based on where my students were. I created this CVC Fluency packet to use in small groups. Every week, students would work on one word family. We would practice blending the words and sorting them into Real Word or Nonsense Word categories. Then we would play the board game to practice chunking the words.<br />
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As a Second Grade teacher, my needs have changed, but not completely. I still have students who struggle with decoding CVC words. Since they have learned, but not mastered, the concept of a closed syllable, I still use this activity. Depending on the needs, sometimes I use multiple word families with the same middle vowel or sometimes I mix them up. </div>
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Did you know that there is an International Podcast Day on September 30th? Or a set of awards for podcasts? </div>
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I did not know this information until I started doing a little research for this blog post. All I knew, is that listening to podcasts let me enjoy learning new things while I was doing others.</div>
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I've listed 5 of my favorite podcasts (in no particular order) for your enjoyment!</div>
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<a href="https://podcast.app/the-chalk-full-of-life-podcast-p502704/" target="_blank">Chalk Full of Life</a> is a podcast produced by Kelli Alaina Wise... uh Rachel Lenhart. I'm going to be completely transparent... I haven't actually listened to Rachel, but I loved the podcast under Kelli. Their goal is to help you find more time, more energy and more happiness. <div><br />There is a paid course called The Balanced Teacher Life that you can join, but it isn't necessary. <br />
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<a href="https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/" target="_blank">The Cornerstone for Teachers</a> podcast is produced by Angela Watson. Angela is a former teacher and instructional coach turned publisher. Along with the podcast, she also has published books and runs a paid course called the 40 Hour Teacher Work Week (which I have also taken.) Where Chalf Full of Life focuses on the teacher, The Cornerstone for Teachers talks about the classroom. I listen for the tips on classroom management, differentiation and assessment.<br />
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<a href="https://googleteachertribe.com/" target="_blank">The Google Teacher Tribe </a> is a podcast by Matt Miller and Kasey Bell. Both of them are serious about shaking up your classroom and making it the place to be. Last year, my district went Google. I've always considered myself tech savvy, but exploring ALL the parts to Google was overwhelming. This podcast helps me organize my thinking and take it one step at a time.<br />
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Let's be honest. I rarely have a large amount of time to do much of anything. I see people talk about listening to podcasts while they do the dishes or fix dinner, but I'm usually barking out orders to my son and guarding things from the cats! That's why I love the Ten Minute Teacher! I can take ten minutes to zone out and listen. I also really enjoy the variety in her episodes.<br />
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<a href="https://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Early Childhood Research</a> podcast by Liz's Early Learning Spot is great for teachers of small children. Although the episodes are infrequent, I think she takes a lot of time thinking and researching before creating and posting. Her topics are important and range from why scribbling is important to addition strategies that matter. I listen because her focus is on children, not teachers.<br />
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These are 5 of my favorites but it really was hard to choose just 5 because there are lots of great podcasts out there! Do you have a favorite? Drop me a note and tell me what it is!<br />
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<br /></div>Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-60849203362432473622018-08-16T21:43:00.005-04:002023-01-14T10:26:30.136-05:00How To Make Bulletin Board Letters<h2 style="text-align: left;">My Secret Bulletin Board Confession</h2>I have to tell you a <b>secret</b>. A deep, dark secret that will make most teacher souls clutch their pearls and gasp.<br />
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I hate bulletin boards. For real. Can NOT stand them. They are a constant bane to my existence. </div>
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The one in the hall is the one I worry about. EVERYBODY sees it. So it has to be amazing. </div>
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The pre-punched letters always had either too many or not enough. And what am I supposed to do with all those other letters? I don't need more junk in my closet! </div>
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The secret to my bulletin board happiness is making my own letters! It is really quite easy. I really love that I can make EXACTLY what I need without any waste.<br />
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In this example, I used <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-HAPPY-Font-Personal-Use-1135238" target="_blank">KG Happy Solid</a>. I LOVE KG Fonts and have purchased several for my products. One of the things that I love is that teachers are free to use them for their own personal use for free. (Just make sure you respect her TOU and purchase a license if you want to create with it for commercial use!)<br />
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Here is a picture of my board from last year. I think all the letters are KG Happy Solid, except for the 3. It is KG Geronimo Blocks. I printed most of the letters on red paper. For the football letters, I used brown paper and then traced an outline on to white paper to back it and added the white stripes to make it look like a football.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/primaryontheprowl" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxwTcf599a_0Cw0eBLZKxw4dumv4BpL5j1ihrvcZ21wQofT2aaD-FY91ZcJKcIW-vPY8xKiH1Je4UbrDJi_OHxiAUysDdHdEXB5VL5t0ClaZFPTok811UDFhkEk0i-3k1QjGSfZ6Tz-8/s640/11363_1534382924934.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br />
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1. Prepare them ahead of time<br />
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If I had to say there was ONE secret to success, I would say it was this one. Having your tags printed, laminated and hole punched BEFORE the year starts, makes the process smooth. When they are all ready to go, it is simple to grab it and hand it out.<br />
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I keep my tags behind my desk. I have a hardware and craft storage container that I keep academic tags in and a small basket that I keep behavior tags. When I need one, I take it from behind my desk and hand it out. During the summer, I spend some time printing, laminating, cutting and hole punching the tags. It's something that is pretty easy to do while your binging Netflix shows.<br />
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2. Be picky about what you give them out for<br />
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I don't hand out a bulldog tag just for existing. I use them mostly to encourage academic skills and growth.<br />
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Here are some examples:<br />
-mastering math facts<br />
-passing reading levels<br />
-scoring 100% on a test<br />
-mastering a concept they have been struggling with<br />
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I do have a few non-academic ones.<br />
-at different stages on Class Dojo<br />
-maxing out a character on Go Noodle<br />
-special days like the 2nd day of Second Grade<br />
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3. Make a big deal out of it with a celebration<br />
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When I give students a bulldog tag, I do it one of 2 ways. If it is an academic tag, I hand it out during morning meeting. This allows me to share their success with the whole class and allows others to be proud of them.<br />
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If it is a Class Dojo tag, I make a big deal by making all kinds of fanfare trumpet noises. Dun dun duh duh! It may seem like a bit much, but it helps the kids get excited.<br />
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<u>Resources I Use </u><br />
(The links that follow are Amazon affiliate links. This means, I may receive a small commission, from Amazon-not you, if you purchase any of these materials. I cross my teacher heart that I ONLY recommend products I know, love and use!)<br />
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I use a 64 drawer hardware and craft storage unit.<br />
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For student wear, I buy lanyards and three inch rings. I have tried smaller rings and other lanyards, but these have worked best.<br />
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<u>How I Prepare</u><br />
First, I print and laminate sheets of tags.<br />
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Second, I cut and hole punch<br />
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I have found 2 different ways to cut and hold punch.<br />
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One way is to cut around the edge and then cut into long strips of 5 tags. Use a hand held hole punch to punch down the strip of 5 tags. After the holes are punched, cut the individual tags apart.<br />
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I have found that I can line up 2 rows of tags and cut them at the same time, but any more than that and they start slipping. This causes the cuts to be uneven.<br />
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Really, I shouldn't have to say this. Wash them. With soap. Dry them. With a towel, not your bath mat. Once your feet are clean and dry, add some lotion to keep them soft. I love this Gold Bond lotion!</div>
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#2- Alternate comfortable shoes</div>
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I'm guilty of not doing this! Alternating the shoes you wear every day allows the shoes to dry out and can help avoid odor and infections. If you LOVE your high heels, make sure you are wearing some flats in between to avoid damaging your foot and leg muscles. Side note- I just learned that your feet have over 100,000 sweat glands... ummm, let those babies dry!<br />
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#3- Get a pedicure or massage</div>
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A pedicure is my guilty pleasure. It's the one thing I do for myself that I do not apologize for or give up. Not up for a pedi? Get a massage! </div>
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Before I started treating myself to a monthly pedicure, I gave my feet a DIY pedicure with a foot spa.</div>
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Crystal @Primary on the Prowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01658958729229394844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282733680151976993.post-37878392644072418652018-03-04T16:19:00.002-05:002023-01-14T08:14:16.667-05:004 Ways to Find Balance by Taming Dinner ChaosRecently, I have been talking with some friends and colleagues about end of the day struggles. There is ONE thing that comes up repeatedly, with almost everyone I talk to regardless of age, gender, family structure or profession. That struggle, my friends, is dinner.<br />
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And I get it. It's the end of the day. Everyone is tired. Everyone is hungry. Personally, I just want to get food out to the family and sit down!<br />
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1. Keep it simple.<br />
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Leonardo da Vinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." and I think it's perfection when it comes to weeknight dinners. This is not the day to break out the rack of lamb or Coq au Vin. A grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup or bowl of chili is perfect for a cold night. A big salad or a tortilla wrap make a great hot weather meal.<br />
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2. Think long term.<br />
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No, I don't mean your 401K. I mean tomorrow's lunch or next weeks dinner. I have a pretty small family of 2, but I cook for 4 (or more). I can cook once and feed us dinner, lunch the next day and dinner in a week or two because I have frozen half.<br />
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And stick to it. Every week, I take a look at our activities and decide which day or two I'll actually have time to cook. Those are the days I plan something simple to prepare, like tacos. I'll look at the busy days and choose something from the freezer and put it in the fridge to thaw.<br />
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4. Let someone else do the hard work!<br />
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Not too long ago, a friend gave me a free referral to Hello Fresh. I had wanted to try one of the meal delivery systems, but the price was a little high. When I got the free sample though, I jumped on the bandwagon. <br />
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I am completely SOLD on the convenience! A cold box full of fresh ingredients arrived at my door with a complete plan for 2 delicious meals. I am not in the position of paying for a Hello Fresh box every week (#futuregoals) BUT once a month or so is doable! <br />
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I don't know about you, but my time is as valuable as my money-- and depending on the week, sometimes MORE valuable!<br />
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