tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20177588159499042922024-03-13T23:08:46.767-07:00Life's A Beach In 1st GradeTamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-70488466540379355772012-09-16T06:18:00.002-07:002012-09-16T06:18:32.804-07:00Writing GiveawayHave you seen the giveaway over at <a href="http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/09/write-stuff-giveaway.html">Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade</a>? She and several other amazing bloggers are giving away some the their writing products. I don't know about you, but I am always looking for ways to spruce up my writing. Go and check it out!<br />
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<br />Tamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-19010478590709795792012-09-14T15:28:00.000-07:002012-09-14T18:53:19.816-07:00It's another Fun Friday and my very first freebie!We have had so much fun this week in room 503! Once again I am linking up with <a href="http://teachingfourth.blogspot.com/2012/09/fun-friday-100-followers-giveaway.html">Teaching Fourth</a> for her Fun Friday linking party.<br />
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Our Science this week has been the 5 senses. I got so many great ideas from Pinterest as well as my fellow bloggers. Before I get to some of our 5 senses activities, I want to share our 9/11 lesson.<br />
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I got my ideas from<a href="http://thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com/"> TGIF</a>. Go there for the Eagle template and a link to the brainpop video.<br />
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My kiddies are so little and I didn't want to scare them so I just kind of shared what the day was and why we remember. I showed them the beginning of the brainpop video. It was a lot so we just did a little. I was really surprised that very few of my kids had any idea what I was talking about. Sad!<br />
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The main focus of our lesson was heroes. When I asked who their favorite hero was I got all the Batmans and Supermans of course but then one of my babies says..."my daddy because he was in the army and saved us." Love! Then they got the idea and figured out that there are many real life heros too!<br />
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We made some eagles and did a writing on our heroes.<br />
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Here are some of them...<br />
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Now for some 5 senses...<br />
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We started out in our Science books...boring! Then we had some fun. Can you believe that the week I am doing this unit I won a 5 senses unit? Well, I did! All I did was guess her correct birthday! I knew I had some psychic abilities. Jen from <a href="http://jenskinderkids.blogspot.com/2012/09/5-senses-other-new-stuff.html">Jen's Kinderkids</a> created this fantastic unit. My kids love all of the cut and paste sorting activities! She also has really cute mini books for them to make and some great posters . Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fun-With-the-5-Senses-A-Mini-Unit">here</a> to go and get one for yourself. Thanks Jen and happy birthday!<br />
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Here is one of my cuties at work on one of her pages...<br />
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These were great as assessment pieces!<br />
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Another project we did came from Pinterest. This is the original project but I couldn't find the source.<br />
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The potato head patterns I found <a href="http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2010/09/quiet-book-makes-its-debut.html">here</a>. <br />
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Now for my First Freebie!!!<br />
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Don't get too excitied...<br />
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1. It might not work. I am having a very hard time figuring out google docs. Any suggestions, leave me a comment.<br />
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2. It isn't that spectacular. I am very proud since it is one of the first things I have created but it is nothing fancy. It serves its purpose. I have all of this cute clip art and frames but I have no clue how to get them in my documents. I am a hot mess!<br />
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Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxQG63QHlELJdDhXblNtZ3FHZk0">Here</a> to hopefully get the form I created to go with the potato head activity.<br />
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If it doesn't work and you want it, leave me your email and I will email it to you.<br />
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To finish up the week, we had a tasting party today where we sampled some sour gummie worms, salty popcorn and sweet graham crackers. I have no pics because I had to leave early to pick up my son but I am sure a super fun time was had!<br />
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Now go to <a href="http://teachingfourth.blogspot.com/2012/09/fun-friday-100-followers-giveaway.html">Kelly's</a> page...not only can you check out what everyone else is doing and link up with your ideas but she is also having a FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY...go!<br />
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I just came across another great giveaway at <a href="http://kaitlyn-smiles.blogspot.com/2012/09/this-week-in-4th-gradeand-giveaway.html">Smiles and Sunshine</a>. She is giving away a $15 Amazon GC. Go!<br />
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<br />Tamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-6307677761283647242012-09-07T15:48:00.001-07:002012-09-07T15:48:15.179-07:00Fun Friday 2I'm linking up again with Kelly over at <a href="http://teachingfourth.blogspot.com/2012/09/fun-friday-2-linky-party-join-in-fun.html">Teaching Fourth</a> for Fun Friday. What is not fun about Friday? I love them so very much...especially when you end up taking half a day off (although my little boy is sick, which is not so much fun). <br />
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This week we got very serious in 1st grade! We had to jump in head first into our reading and math programs. We did, however, bring in some brain break fun. I discovered <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HarryKindergarten">Harry Kindergarten</a> through blogging and fell in love! That led me to discover so many other fun and educational songs on You Tube. I had no idea how fun You Tube was! You have to check it out. <a href="http://pinterest.com/tamaramarken/you-tube/">Here</a> is the link to my pinterest account where I store all of my you tube videos I use (hopefully it works, otherwise find me...Tamara Marken....and then look for my you tube board). I haven't quite figured out how to download them into a file yet but I just pull up my pinterest account at work and keep it minimized and then when we need a brain break, it is ready to go. <br />
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My kids love it!<br />
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Here they are jammin out...<br />
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So cute! They are always asking...is it time for a brain break?<br />
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And what made this Friday extra fun was this super awesome gift I found in the mail when I got home. It is my new razor that I won from <a href="http://tickledpinkmandy.blogspot.com/">Tickled Pink's </a>giveaway. I never win anything and I actually won! This is my 2nd giveaway win in 2 weeks. I'm feeling lucky! <br /><br />
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<u>Easy Chicken Tacos</u><br />
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Mix all ingredients and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Shred chicken and serve on warm tortillas with all of your favorite toppings. <br />
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So yummy! It was 2 year old approved and picky husband approved. <br />
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Here are some pics of this super easy meal...<br />
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Now for the September Currently from <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2012/09/currently-september.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fjtmhg+%28Oh%27+Boy+4th+Grade%29">Farley</a>. Now that school has started and I am getting adjusted, I am so excited for Fall!<br />
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My boys...love them. Isn't my son a mini-me of my husband? Right after I gave birth to him everyone came in and all they could say is, he looks just like you Mark. What??? Did I not just labor for 26 hours and go through the worst pain ever to give him life? All Mark did is squeeze my hand a little. Give me something people!<br />
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I have the best class ever! Seriously, in 10 years, this is my best class. They are so cute and sweet and I have no serious behaviors. Crossing my fingers and saying tons of prayers that it stays this way. <br />
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In the last 3 years, I have had 2 pedicures. Enough said!<br />
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How have I had 2, 3 day weekends in a row? Issac and Labor day. How will I work a normal 5 day week next week? I have no idea!<br />
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All teachers know why we need more time. I got my first intern yesterday and I was so upset and embarrassed by how unprepared and disorganized I was but at the end of the day I told her, this is the real life of a teacher. When you don't get your planning time and you are missing a day of school, things are a little chaotic. <br />
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My family is amazing! If you have never tried Soft Lips, you must. It is silky smooth and comes in delightful flavors. And Big Brother...how do I love thee?? I got hooked last season after reading someone's blog about it. This season is even better. I even got my husband hooked! <br />
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<br />Tamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-52306317001266008952012-08-29T15:16:00.000-07:002012-08-29T15:16:41.896-07:00A new blog and an awesome giveaway!So I found a new blog thanks to one of my favorite bloggers, <a href="http://kindergartensmorgasboard.blogspot.com/">Smedley</a>, and I am loving it! You have to go and check him out. He has great freebies (loving his dominoes freebie), great ideas, and an awesome giveaway! He is giving away a $25 gc to TPT. Holla!<br />
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Go check out <a href="http://mrmichelbooksclass.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-one-with-giveaway.html#comment-form">Mr. Michelbook</a> and give him some love!! <br />
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TamaraTamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-57944979405734337082012-08-28T16:01:00.000-07:002012-09-01T04:33:58.796-07:00No David!!!This is so sad and embarrassing to admit but I have never read the book No David until today. I knew of it and I have seen it but I never actually read it. Thanks to my recent love affair with blogging, I am getting all sorts of great ideas. Yesterday I saw <a href="http://foreverin1st.blogspot.com/">Forever in First</a> post about this cute idea for this book. I thought it would be great to review our rules and then do the activity which has students listen and follow your directions to draw David. Holy cow was this so fun!<br />
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We watched the you tube version of the book since I don't own it and I fell in love. I swear if you had given the reader my voice and changed the little boy's name to Max, it would have been my life! David is much like my little Max. Let's just say I have the book on order for my son because I know he will love it! Oh, and my students loved it too!<br />
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Then we did the following directions activity. You could have heard a pin drop. They were so into it and did such a great job! I was so proud!!! I just know that they are going to listen to everything I say now and follow all of my directions. Hey, I can dream right?<br />
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If you want the directions for the activity, check them out <a href="http://foreverin1st.blogspot.com/2012/08/problems-with-david.html">here</a>.<br />
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Here are my kids' finished Davids. They are so cute!<br />
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First I would like to share my Monday Made It. It's not much but I love it! Check out my tree.<br />
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It is kind of hard to see but my adorable owls that I made out of scrapbook paper are perched up on the limbs. One of my teacher friends came through and tried to rain on my parade by saying that the fire marshall is going to make me take it down because it is not 18" from the ceiling. Bring it fire marshall! Let's see if that tree comes down. And I realize I need some curtains for my cabinets but first I need to learn how to sew.<br />
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1st up is an idea that I got over at <a href="http://heathersfirstgradeheart.blogspot.com/2011/09/from-heartbuilding-your-school-family.html">Heather's Heart</a>. Check out her post for her exact lesson. Mine is a little altered. What I did is cut out a large heart. Then we talked about kind words and phrases (heart words) and words that hurt. I had my class think of all the words that kids say that hurt. Each time they said something I crumpled the heart. Then we came up with a list of heart words or sayings. I made a circle map with these (my school adopted thinking maps this year and this was my 1st attempt). For each heart word, the heart got a little better. Eventually the heart was totally uncrumpled but you could still see all the lines and damage from the hurt words, which we talked about. Here is what it looks like hanging on my wall. It's not pretty but it was very effective.</div>
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The next day we made some Friendship Salad. This was on several blogs that I read but the actual lesson that I followed is <a href="http://www.mrsvandyke.com/Docs/friendshipsalad.doc">here</a>. The kids loved it and I tell you what...no one wants to be the rotten banana. Every time someone started acting up throughout the week, I would say...are you the rotten banana? It was like magic folks! I may revisit this lesson several times this year as a refresher. Here is our finished product and boy was it tasty!</div>
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We also did an adorable craftivity. I got the idea from <a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.com/2012/08/school-is-cool.html">A Teeny Tiny Teacher</a>. She also made these with her class. She has the slightly adapted writing prompt which I used. The original craft is from <a href="http://www.miss-kindergarten.com/">Miss Kindergarten</a>. You can get it in her TPT store for free <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-is-Cool-Craft-and-Writing-Templates">here</a>. I adore this craft! We had so much fun and they turned out so cute! I can't wait for parents to see them at open house. Here is one of my darlings working hard.<br />
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And here is the finished product. Notice that they are hanging on my cute owl displays (also an idea from blogland). <br />
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Clearly I am not a photographer. I wish I had gotten a close up but oh well. You get the point. Super cute! The rest of them are on another wall.<br />
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We also did a whole lot of testing...ugh! Now I have some serious grading to do but luckily I am sitting at home today on this yucky Monday morning thanks to a little storm named Isaac. <br />
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I live in Sarasota, FL. A couple of days ago this guy looked like he was going to come right at us but in true hurricane fashion, he went more west, thankfully. They still closed schools though since we are getting Tropical Storm force winds and rains. Super nasty but I am super glad to have the extra day. I sure hope the north gulf coast fares well though. I am saying prayers for them. Hope everyone has a great week!<br />
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After our welcome back meeting that seemed to last forever, I finally got some work done in my room. It isn't finished but it is getting there. We have so many meetings and trainings this week! I have no idea how I am going to get it all ready on time plus be planned and ready for Monday. Somehow it will get done.<br />
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Before I show the great stuff I made this past week, I would like to introduce you to my boyfriend. Don't worry, my husband already knows about him. In fact, he is the one who brought us together. I am pretty sure he regrets it now though because I have been spending far more time with the boyfriend then the husband lately. :)<br />
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Here he is....<br />
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Meet Scotty! <br />
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I tell you, it is love! Can you believe that my husband has had this thing stashed away at his store for months now and I didn't even know it? He was using it to laminate sale signs. Sale signs, really? I am educating our future!!! That is way more important than some sale signs! Needless to say, Scotty is now where he belongs...in my possession! If you don't have one then you need to get one! He said he got this one on sale for $16 on Amazon. Best $16 ever!<br />
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Some cute scrapbook owls for my tree that I have on one of the walls in my room. I got my inspiration <a href="http://firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/07/classroom-makeover.html">here</a>. Mine is nowhere near as awesome as hers but I am still quite pleased.<br />
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My fabulous new clipchart that I got for free from <a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/2012/06/freebie-owl-classroom-clip-chart.html">3rd Grade's a Hoot</a>. Thank you so much!!! Ignore my living room wall. I just wanted to see what it would look like hanging up.<br />
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Go check out all the other great stuff at <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2012/08/monday-made-it-11-and-yipee.html">4th Grade Frolics</a>!</div>
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I hope to take some pics of my finished classroom this week. I am so happy with it so far (except for my class library because I have the ugliest bins ever!!!). Have a great week everyone!!</div>
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Well, we didn't go on a vacation this summer because we are saving $ to take our little boy to Disney World for the first time at the end of September. We did try to do some local things that were fun. One thing we did was visit Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, FL. It was a neat place but it was SUPER hot and SUPER busy. We only stayed for a few hours because the heat and the crowds became unbearable. The best part was feeding a giraffe. So fun!</div>
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Several of my friends said I had to read this series. So I did. I had a very hard time with the first one. YIKES!! Not my kind of thing at all. But, I loved the 2nd book and I adored the 3rd. Once you get passed the weird stuff, the love story is amazing! I can't wait to see how they turn this into a movie. <br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2012/08/monday-made-it-10-its-start-time.html">4th Grade Frolics</a> and her Monday Made It's, I have made a ton for my classroom. I posted some of the things in my last post and I will post more for my next Monday Made It. I am going to share a sneak peek of the clip chart I am making. I am so excited to implement it this year. I have always used a stoplight so this is something new and fresh and I love that it has a positive spin to it. I still need to cut the board and add the pretty ribbon, but here is what it looks like right now.<br />
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The most fun thing I did was to go on a roller coaster with my son for the first time (his first time, not mine). He is 2 1/2 and he has been dying to go on a roller coaster since the first time we took him to Busch Gardens. We measured him this time and guess what? Exactly 38"! Just perfect for the Grovy Coaster. Hearing him laugh the whole time while he was grasping my hand for dear life was precious. I love being a mom and being able to share these moments with my son.<br />
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The pencil labels are from 3rd Grade's a Hoot. You can get them for free <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cute-Pencil-Labels">here</a>. I love them!<br />
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The little owl is from the dollar spot at Target. He was black so I spray painted him purple. It is hard to tell but there are 2 hooks at the bottom. I am going to hang little signs to show which special we are at.<br />
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I have so many other things I have made but they are in my classroom. I start back to work on Tuesday, so I will get pics up for next weeks Monday Made It. So fun!<br />
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Check out the party at <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/">4th Grade Frolics</a>.<br />
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<br />Tamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-84097296252170756402012-08-06T11:29:00.000-07:002012-08-07T05:52:23.088-07:00Boo Hoo, Back to School Blues and a couple of Giveaways!Well, it is my last week of summer. I have mixed emotions of going back. I am excited, nervous and sad. I have enjoyed being a full time mommy to my little boy but (this is going to sound really bad) he is kind of driving me crazy! I adore him to no end but he is 2 1/2 and has come into a really difficult stage. I think it will be good for the both of us to get back into the routine.<br />
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I have been to my room a couple of times this summer and it is semi-ready but there is still so much to do. I am super excited to finish it all up and post some pictures.<br />
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I can't wait to do my first Monday Made it post with all of the great things I have been working on this summer. I took most of them to school so I have to get down there and take some pictures.<br />
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Anyway...there is a great giveaway from <a href="http://smittenwithfirst.blogspot.com/2012/08/writing-through-year-giveaway.html?showComment=1344276994655#c7613820513790625124">Smitten with First</a>. She is giving away one of her writing packets. I love that it includes prompts, fun writing paper and a craftivity. Check it out!!!<br />
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TamaraTamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-88142421067093774022012-08-04T18:30:00.002-07:002012-08-04T18:47:01.852-07:00Great Giveaways!!!I know that no one really reads my blog yet but if I post about a couple of different giveaways I get extra points.<br />
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1st up is the <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-100-followers-giveaway-yes.html?showComment=1344129984438#c4747380697961185301">Fourth Grade Flippers</a> giveaway. She is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card to 1 lucky follower. Perhaps it will be me. :)<br />
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Next is <a href="http://nomonkeybusinessmichelle.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-big-500-giveaway.html?showComment=1344130932897#c4091048869966643431">No Monkey Business'</a> give away. She is giving away lots of amazing things including a $50 GC to TPT!!! I want it so bad!!!<br />
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So for my 2nd post on this new blogging adventure, I am attempting to link up with Fun in First Grade's What's your favorite Back to School Activity linky party. This party has given me so many good ideas and a couple of new books to use. Again, I have no clue what I am doing or if this will be done successfully but here I go.<br />
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The first day of school is always so daunting and scary for me even as I am approaching my 10th year teaching. It always seems so chaotic. I have yet to find the best solution to this problem (If anyone actually reads this and has suggestions, I am all ears). I typically beg Publix for extra paper bags as I go shopping each week so that I have one nice big back for each one of my little darlings to put their school supplies in. I place a bag on each desk and when they come in, ask them to put all of their supplies in the bag and then to put the bag next to their desk. I don't even pass out supplies until after the 5 day count just in case we have to add/take away a unit and move kiddies around.<br />
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Once they are done with that, I have some playdough, books, and coloring activites to keep them busy while I am dealing with parents and other situations that always seem to arise, especially making sure I know exactly how each little one is getting home.<br />
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Once the bell has rung, the parents are gone and all is mostly calm, we can begin the fun. This year I am going to use the books "First Day Jitters," "Splat the Cat Goes Back to School," and "The Night Before First Grade." I found some awesome extension activities on TPT and other blogger websites to go along with these books. <br />
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Of Course we will also go over the rules, expectations and procedures. <br />
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When I taught Kg, I always used the Gingerbread Man and went on a tour of the school. I am half tempted to do this again with my little firsties. It is so much fun and I have missed that little guy! We used to make a huge gingerbread man cookie and take it to the cafeteria to have it baked, then we would go get him he had run away and left us a clue. I don't think I will make the huge cookie but it might be fun to buy some already made gingerbread men cookies to have as a snack when we get back from looking for the clues. <br />
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Our district Instructional Focus calendar has us starting our Math program day 1. Seriously??? Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Rebel here!! I will definitely have the students graph how we get home and we will see where it goes from there.<br />
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So that is pretty much it. The first day with students is more than 2 weeks away but I am already so nervous. I never sleep the night before. Is this normal?<br />
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TamaraTamara @ Lifes A Beach in 1st Gradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295198717531634125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017758815949904292.post-83621246887602812192012-08-02T15:28:00.001-07:002012-08-02T15:28:50.097-07:00NewbieI took the plunge! I discovered blogging this summer and I am completely in love. Thus far I have only been a blog stalker. I know absolutely nothing about blogging or blogs but here I am creating one. I have no idea how much I will do with this blog but I would like to learn more. I also really want to learn how all of the awesome bloggers make stuff and sell it on TPT. It is so cute and wonderful!!! But again, I have no idea how to do it. <br />
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A little bit about myself: I am married, a mommy, and a 1st grade teacher. That pretty much somes it up! I have been married for almost 9 years, my son (Max) will be 3 in November and I am coming up on my 10th year of teaching. This will be my 2nd year in 1st grade. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and K also. My school loves to move me around all over. That is okay though because I feel like I have learned so much from all of my experience.<br />
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Last year I was given the dream job of "Reading Resource." It lasted 2 weeks:( After our 5 day count I was moved into 1st grade. That was so much fun...not really! I had no idea what I was doing and on top of it I was made Team Leader. My poor team had to put up with me all year. Hopefully I will do a better job this year. <br />
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I didn't think I would like 1st grade. I had begged to get out of K 5 years ago because I couldn't take the little ones anymore. I discovered, however, that I think I love 1st grade. I think I was made to be a 1st grade teacher. Yes, they are little. But not K little. I had a very rough class last year but I survived and learned a lot! I love teaching them how to read and seeing all of their progress. I swear no other grade is like it! <br />
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I am really looking forward to this next year. So many wonderful ideas from Blogland and so many new goodies from TPT. Plus, I am doing a theme in my classroom this year. I have never done one before but I am so inspired by all of the amazing bloggers I stalk. I am doing an owl theme this year. If I ever figure out how to post pictures, I will. <br />
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Will someone actually read my blog? I know that is the whole point but I am a little nervous. You know the whole, "Am I interesting enough to blog?" Probably not but oh well. I am going to anyway!<br />
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