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I've gotten a million messages to update my behavior calendars for the current school year. Now that I've got a little time on my hands....they're up! <br />
These are great for tracking daily behavior in your classroom. They are editable, meaning you can insert a text box and write whatever notes or holidays you'd like!<br />
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Sorry, flash freebie has sadly disappeared. But you can still find it in my TpT store!!<br />
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Have you ever thought to yourself....What are these black and white monsters? Well, I'm here today to answer that for you!<br />
They're basically the google maps of the computer world! They will direct you to your destination using the most basic and simplest route. That's the simple explanation. The computer nerd in me wants to tell you it's <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #222222;">a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone.</span></span><br />
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All you really need to know is that is a simple way to get your students information. They can access websites, contact information, videos, or pictures by scanning a code with a number of free scanning apps. </div>
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These are a teacher sanity saver if you like for students to follow you to certain websites, but don't want them to have to type in the address & risk going to the wrong place.</div>
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They are super simple to make and use. There are tons of free QR code generating sites. I like <a href="http://www.qrstuff.com/" target="_blank">QRStuff.com </a> I like this one because: </div>
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it's free (no account needed) </div>
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To start: follow the link to your <a href="http://www.qrstuff.com/" target="_blank">QR code generator</a> and literally....follow the numbers!</div>
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<img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk49R-QWsiOKOPP8ZfkjQO8e3BEBsRkHORCfPQWzs5cPCMxIrpmc-WARDHzeqYM4cZOxbGvqdbkNY7SyH1TYP0iIObWMPF4jiP86Uxi2dESw1In4PBY3-hHFuZ7MnyME27Geh6sTNMLow/s320/Screen+Shot+2016-06-14+at+8.32.52+PM.png" width="102" />1. choose your data type. What or where do you want your students to go to/ see? You can see, their list is quite expansive. I usually just send them to a website URL, but there are dozens of options based on your project. </div>
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4. Then on the right side of your screen, you'll see your QR code preview. Click on the "Download QR Code" button below your preview to download your QR code as a picture file. You can then open this in your favorite go-to program.....I like PowerPoint </div>
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That's basically it. Now what? Be creative! Think simply. Link these codes when you need your kiddos to go to a website. Then think bigger....scavenger hunts! Pictures for a sponge activity! How to videos on their homework! </div>
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Oops, I almost forgot! There are hundred of free scanner apps available. Here's a <a href="https://scanova.io/blog/blog/2015/04/01/qr-code-scanner-iphone-android/" target="_blank">list of the top 7</a> for iOs and Android. I like <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609?mt=8" target="_blank">QR Reader</a>. That's literally what it's called. I've found it to be the easiest and fastest I've run across.</div>
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Here's a little freebie, cause you made it all the way to the end...click the pic for a free sharable template</div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-59688604795533946752016-06-15T11:27:00.002-05:002016-06-15T11:32:45.331-05:00ideas for using Padlet....Yesterday, I posted about the ins and outs of Padlet.com. If you missed it, <a href="http://1stgradecurtis.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-new-and-improved.html" target="_blank">click here</a><br />
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Now, for the fun stuff.....what can you do with it? Well, the possibilities are seriously endless, but....I thought I'd post a few ideas in the coming days. </div>
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Use it as an exit ticket for your lesson, a "<b>show what you know</b>" tool. Your students can post a picture and an idea about your lesson. Keep it simple and just post pictures, or more advanced students can type their ideas and thoughts about the topic.<br />
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Add pictures and links to short videos. Students could make reports on different subjects.<br />
Or.....Teachers could use it to drive a lesson. I'm a big fan of powerpoint or some sort of presentation software to keep me on topic as we go through lessons, and this does the same job, just a more direct route.<br />
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carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-91662193802894307132016-06-14T19:05:00.001-05:002016-06-27T15:31:35.849-05:00The *new and improved.....well, I guess I'll have way more freetime for bloggy posts now that my role has changed at school! Saddle up!<br />
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<strike>wallwisher</strike> er. PADLET!!<br />
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This is an oldie, but goodie! It's basically a blank piece of online paper. More of a collaborative whiteboard, user friendly on both ends of the spectrum--creation and user. <br />
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One word to describe: VERSATILE. Def not a #onetrickpony, seriously this tool is the swiss army knife of edTech.<br />
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Math teacher wanting to see answers to a word problem....bust out those devices & show what you know! Reading teacher with a question about what descriptive words do you see? The examples could go on and on....<br />
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Another bonus: kids don't have to login to join a padlet. They can login as guests to ease the process of getting them online. <br />
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I'm sure most of you are familiar with the Padlet website. Create a free account, it takes literally 2 minutes. Then you're free to create as many Padlet boards as your heart desires. They've tweaked the user interface a little, added some new groovy features.<br />
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If you click the settings "cog" at the top of your dashboard, you can easily change the Title and Description of your board. This is where I pose my question, and then elaborate on the types of responses I'm looking for.<br />
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New with this last update is the wallpaper choices! There are dozens of fun and engaging backgrounds for your questions.......i<3 the donuts!<br />
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Most exciting is the APP! Yes, they've finally added both iOs and Android apps. Your students don't have to be on an internet device anymore, they can access it through the app! And so can you! </div>
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This also makes posting links, pictures, and videos easier. All they have to do is click anywhere on the board and upload their pics straight from their device. </div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-30013160774786733372016-05-23T20:08:00.002-05:002016-05-23T20:08:23.830-05:00Games Games Games Games Games! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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lol, if that title didn't put this song into your head....you might've been born in the wrong generation. <br />
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Seriously, or not. I love games. Not mind games, but the kind that get our kids engaged in the classroom! There are so many platforms available to facilitate this type of learning & I thought I'd dive into a few. One at a time.....we'll just get our toes wet tonight. <br />
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One of my most favorite online games is kahoot.it ! Ever heard of it? If not, saddle up.....it's one of the coolest games out there! You can take literally any question set you can dream of & make it timed response game. Who can answer first? Who can answer correctly? No points for incorrect answers, so think before you buzz in with that answer! Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself. <br />
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Check it out. go to <a href="http://create.kahoot.it/">create.kahoot.it</a> Start a free account...it's quick and painless. Now you can start creating quizzes! You can create your own kahoots, or search a plethora of premade kahoots in their user database. </div>
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I would always recommend previewing files before you use them with your kiddos. If you want to make your own question set....even easier. <br />
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On your dashboard, near the bottom, look for the "Create a new kahoot" button. There are several types of games you can play. Discussions and surveys are typically just one question & lend themselves to great lesson openers....hint, hint, hint. <br />
Then there's the tried and true QUIZ! Simply click the button & follow the directions through.<br />
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You will have to name your quiz first & give them a little info about it. You can change the settings here--language can be changed to spanish or make the whole game private....don't share it with the world!<br />
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Now you get to add your questions. Word these carefully! <br />
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Now you're ready to Kahoot....all you need is your teams! </div>
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Students will go to <a href="http://kahoot.it/">kahoot.it</a> and enter this PIN </div>
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They can play as a team, or, if you have a 1:1 classroom, they can play by themselves. Team play is a new feature. They will play it essentially the same way, but all their names will be displayed on the screen, along with the team name. </div>
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Each team has to choose a team name--this is always good for a few giggles. If choosing team play, the team captain will enter all the players names. </div>
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Now lets play! The teacher will start the game from their computer once all teams have joined. </div>
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Questions would be projected on your Smartboard, and each team gets "think time" before they are allowed to buzz in. You can even turn on some fun game show music in the settings to create even more suspense as they answer each question. </div>
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Student's screen looks like this....the faster they buzz in with a correct answer; the more points they get! </div>
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Once all teams have answered, you can move to an answer grid. This will give you instant feedback as to who answered correctly. It won't show who got the questions right/ wrong--simply a bar graph of how many teams answered with which response. </div>
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There is of course a point board. It will change after each question....as new leaders take the pack! </div>
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My students absolutely love this game. It makes even boring STAAR practice into a fun game!</div>
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So many fun ways to use this next year. I would love to try classroom vs. classroom remotely. </div>
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How fun would that be?! </div>
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I hope you give kahoot a whirl sometime.....let me know how it goes! </div>
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So, this is basically to reteach myself how to use this uber-useful platform. For me, this is so handy for creating previews for my Teachers Pay Teachers products. A collage that shows all the slides a customer would get, yes please! Once you get really good at it--creating these collages will be cake! <br />
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Download the google software. It's super quick...Click the pic to take you to the download site</div>
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It's free....make sure you have a google account. You'll need to sign in to use Picasa</div>
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Finish your Powerpoint project. You have to save as a .pdf to upload to TpT, but you also need to save them as picture files (.jpeg) to use them in Picasa.<br />
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Find Picasa. For me it's always in my Red Application folder. Once open, you'll look for the folder you saved your pics in....it should be near the top of your files. </div>
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My favorite part...just click the collage button to create TpT magic! Who doesn't love magic?!</div>
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Now you can see your collage. It's totally fine the way it is, but I like to spread out the pics. This helps to see everything. Just click & drag! </div>
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I'm not sure why you have to do this step, but you have to do this step. Takes all of 5 seconds & then your beautiful collage is ready to go! </div>
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Now you're finished & ready to navigate your TpT upload. I always make this the picture that pops up for the product preview, but you can def use it as a preview pic! </div>
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This is a great free app for teachers! It allows you to record yourself and generate a QR code linked to the recording. It's so simple, anyone can do it! <br />
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Can you say listening centers?! Tape a QR code to the inside of the book & your students can scan it and listen and follow along in the book. I use it when I send books to my nephew. He's an emergent reader and listening and tracking text is part of the learning process. lol, I also use my dog to bark when it's time to turn the page....I'm sure that helps ramp up the "fun factor." <br />
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However you use it, please, please, please give this app a try & let me know how you like it!<br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-38846946365646787702015-10-01T21:47:00.001-05:002015-10-01T21:52:56.643-05:00October Currently!<br />
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YAY! I't currently time! <br />
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I am listening to Grey's Anatomy at the moment. I am sooooooo excited TGIT is back with new episodes. I <3 that I now have a reason to watch 3 straight hours of TV on Thursday. <br />
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I love this time of year. Weather is getting cooler <kind of.> In Texas, fall weather in October means it only gets to the low 80s. We are in luck this weekend, because the lows are in the 60s!<br />
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Yeah....secret....must.not.waiver. All will be revealed later, or when someone spills the beans (not me!) <br />
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OMG> Boots. Must have. I am #obsessed with them. I do limit myself to one pair of boots each fall.....otherwise it's be outta control! These are the ones I'm just itching to buy this season. I love that they have stretch across the back. They get so tight when you get multiple layers....I feel like stretch would be more comfortable. Must. Wait. for Friends and Family Sale. Must. Wait.<br />
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Last weekend was tons of fun. All my brothers and I got together and just hung out. No distractions, just our families. #perfect<br />
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We love linking up with Farley each month.<br />
Check out her <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> to see what she's up to.<br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-6873652687642662032015-09-29T21:23:00.002-05:002015-09-29T21:48:30.408-05:00Head Hunters! A sight word gameThe art room is officially in full swing! So many different projects working at one time, but sight words seem to be what we need the most practice on. Kindergarten and first grade are exploring the Elements of Art....specifically color. They can verbalize the colors, but most are having trouble identifying the color words. We are practicing at every turn of our project! Want to leave? Read a color word! I literally walk around all day with a different color word around my neck....if they want to ask a question, they have to read the word. Practice, practice, practice! <br />
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Enter the warm up game. I saw this on Pinterest (<a href="http://hurrayforfdk.blogspot.com/2012/03/head-hunters-sight-word-game.html?m=1" target="_blank">see original post here</a>), detailing practice for regular sight words. Inspired by this game.....<br />
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I wanted to use it for our color words. I whipped up a unit for the art room. One set is just the primary colors, and the other is the entire color wheel. Just click on the pics to download it for free! <br />
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Set up is easy. Type your kiddos names in the editable box. Print out sheets for each student. Print the word cards on cardstock. Give each kiddo a word card to tape to their forehead. They walk around and read the name on their friend's forehead. Have them draw a line from the student's name to the word they read. Easy Peasy. <br />
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If you'd like the file, just click on either of the pics to download the free file!<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://hurrayforfdk.blogspot.com/2012/03/head-hunters-sight-word-game.html?m=1" target="_blank">Alison at Hurray for FDK</a> for the idea!<br />
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Our first project this year was a momentous undertaking. My district decreed that ALL students shall keep a sketchbook. Great, right?! Yeah.....one small problem. I have 1,000 kiddos and no budget. EEK! I came up with a cost effective (free) solution, that I'd love to share!<br />
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First, I took reams of copy paper that we already had (with principal approval) to Office Depot. Why? Well, I needed each ream cut in half, and if I did it......it'd probably turn out like a scene from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Enter Office Depot. They will cut reams of paper for you! I did 2 trips, the first time they charged me .75 cents per ream. The second trip, I was talking to the manager about why I was cutting all this paper & she cut it all for free! Thanks @OfficeDepot <br />
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Next, I did the same thing with cardstock we already had in the workroom. I used a different color for each grade level. Now the assembly. I had a supply station set up at each table. Everything they'd need. <br />
First, they counted out 50 sheets of copy paper. We talked about counting in stacks of 10....just in case you lost your count! Then, they made a "sandwich" with the cardstock. One sheet of white cardstock for the front, and one colored for the back (based on their grade level.) <br />
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Next was the straightening & tapping it nicely to make a straight edge. They were then instructed to find a friend to help clip their book together while they held it. Surprisingly, they all figured out the alligator help with a short demo! <br />
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Now for gluing. I found a youtube video on binding books & surprisingly good ol' Elmers glue works like magic! They took a foam brush and a small cup of glue & tap-tap-tap the glue into the spine. I had them wait a few minutes for it to dry & put on a second coat. It doesn't need to be sloppy, as long as it gets all the pages on the spine; it will hold. <br />
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Last, we put it on the drying rack for it to dry! To finish it off, I let each class choose a duct tape pattern for the spine. this is mainly for me to identify any rogue books not in the right place. With the grade level colored cover + duct tape....it makes for easy identification! All grades 2nd-5th were able to do this completely independent. I did make an anchor chart with directions for anyone who forgot, but I was very impressed with their DIY prowess! I had some 5th grade students come in and help with my Kinder and 1st grade students.<br />
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That's it...pretty easy! How about y'all....any <strike>cool</strike> cheap sketchbook ideas? #PennyPinching<br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-34094919633112767262015-08-23T11:27:00.000-05:002015-09-12T22:30:21.972-05:00First Days of School in the Art Room...Second GradeIt's finally here....the first day of school!! I really think I'm as excited for it as the kids are. We've been inservice-ing and prepping for our kiddos going on 2 weeks now. I'm ready, they're ready...I know the parents are ready! <br />
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I figure I'd start this school year out with what I'm doing these first weeks of school. We all know to start with the basics; <strike>read them the riot act</strike> collaboratively create class expectations. Standard. Well, what next? <br />
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I have 7 grade levels each day, and I'm working on 7 different projects. I'll try and share one at a time. First, I'll start with second grade! YAY! My mighty second-graders will be working in groups to complete a photo scavenger hunt. They will each be given a list of 20 items and an iPad mini. (I love these cases by <a href="http://www.i-blason.com/ipad-mini-with-retina-display-case-for-kids.html?gclid=CJOF_NPOv8cCFQ2OaQodXXQH7g" target="_blank">i-blason</a>....handles AND kid-proof!<br />
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They are to only take <i>ONE</i> picture of each item. I told them they can't move on until they complete the item before it--no skipping around. This is basically just to help me in the reflection/ sharing time. They will have 15-20 minutes to complete as many items as they can, with ninja-like stealth. Did I mention I'm letting them out of my room? eek! They will have boundaries--I have to be able to see them AND they can't be distracting. This leaves them with the hallway outside my room. Not much freedom, but it sure seems like it when you're 7!! <br />
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I'll post the results sometime next week. If you'd like the list I used, you can find the link to my google drive here. <br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-77314489238557554362015-08-22T22:43:00.001-05:002015-08-22T22:43:43.166-05:00Classroom Reveal!!It's that time of year again.....teachers everywhere are primping for a new batch of kiddos to come back to school!<br />
I am no different. I am going to bed dreaming of more projects to start for my room this year! Sad to say, I have cut myself off. Finite. Donezo. No mas. It is what it is, and I am ok with that. <br />
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Now it's time for the good stuff....planning! But before we get into that, I'll give you a little peek into my new room this year! I've moved to a new school (literally 4 blocks from my old school.) I am going to teach art this year *squee* to kids in Pre-K to 5th grade. I am so excited to be back in the art game. Back to loving my job, and not being able to wait to get to work! <br />
Here's what I have so far:<br />
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This is part of my counters. It's where my supplies for each grade level are housed. I'm not a fan for scrambling for things at the last minute & this helps me plan out my day & make sure I have paper, supplies, and read alouds collected for all my classes. *Remember my dish rack, er..iPad holder? It's making a cameo next to 2nd grade supplies!<br />
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This is the beginning of my crazy reainbow theme. I figured I needed to tone down the color, so all my boards are backed with graphic black & white paper. Note: thanks to our friendly neighborhood Fire Marshall, my poofs are NOT hanging from the ceiling. Cause bad things happen when you hang things from the ceiling. Clearly.<br />
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My big board... #love. Places to hang each grade level's masterpieces. <br />
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I color coded each table this year. Hopefully that means no fighting over supplies. #inMyDreams<br />
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My focus wall for each grade level by the Smartboard. <br />
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GT Icons #holla I used arrows attached to clothespins to move to whatever our focus icons are that week.<br />
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My only group behavior besides Class Dojo. When they get too loud, I flip a letter. Lose all three letters, no talkie.<br />
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Then my behavior plan. These are just laminated sheets. A clip chart is not conducive to 1000 kids. So, after a warning, I write their name on the yellow. If the behavior continues...I write the name on red. Red= note home. Those are housed above the chart for easy access. At the end of the day, I note the behavior in my data binder; which helps with documentation if the need arises!<br />
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That's it for now. What about y'all? What cool things are you doing in your classroom this year?<br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-19650846762766393092015-05-20T20:14:00.003-05:002015-05-20T20:14:41.418-05:00A Very Late...May Currently<div style="text-align: center;">
So...Yeah....I'm late. Better late than never, right?! </div>
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Sorry y'all! I will be better! </div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-28399145280730194522015-05-20T19:58:00.001-05:002015-05-20T19:58:49.692-05:00Long Time, No See<div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Happy Monkey'; font-size: 22px; line-height: 33px; text-align: center;">
Ever have one of THOSE days?</div>
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Well, I have had one of THOSE years!</div>
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tuckered out, and not motivated to do</div>
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Well, the school year is finally winding down. Tests are graded, reports have been filed, folders organized, room *almost* packed up....I'm ready to get back to business. Bloggy-business that is! </div>
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I missed you guys this year. I have been so consumed with data, benchmarks, and school duties--I have completely fallen off the bloggy grid. </div>
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It's that time again, Currently with everybody's favorite fourth grade teacher....<a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Farley!!</a><br />
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<b>Listening:</b> The puppies. Things I've learned with these two: anything on the floor near the floor, or touching the floor is fair game.<br />
God makes em cute, so we won't kill them. These two sure are cute....inferences?!<br />
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<b>Loving: </b>Best Halloween story EVER. My brother is father to my niece and nephew, ages 9 and 4 respectively. My niece insisted that it was ok they wear their Halloween costume to school on Friday. As soon as he drove up with her in her Elsa costume, he knew they were NOT, in fact, allowed to wear costumes to school. Rather than let her go in unnoticed with her rogue costume. she was allowed out of the car, given a loving wave goodbye as he rolled down the windows.....and BLASTED "Let it Go" (which is of course on autoplay.) This caused just enough commotion that everyones eyes immediately fell on her. She was sooooooo embarassed, I'm pretty sure she won't be telling anymore little white lies anytime soon. <br />
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Wanting: Let's talk about this. iPhone 6. I've been holding out with my old (but perfectly good) 4S. I powered through the release of the 5 and the 5C because I knew that magical 6 would be out soon. Now where has all this patience gotten me? A big fat nowhere. I have been up to Apple no less than 3 times a week since it's release, put my name on every list known to man, but still......no phone for me. I almost got one last night, but it wasn't the color I wanted. The associate thought I was silly, but I've been waiting too long & am going to pay too much $ to NOT get exactly what I want. I'm about to go all Veruca Salt on these Apple people if they don't get some more product....SOON! </div>
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<b>Reading</b>: finishing the One and Only Ivan. Love that she just released a narrative nonfiction story to pair with the novel! </div>
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This is a post about that <i>AHA</i> moment! You know, the kind you have when something actually clicks. Mine tend to happen not independently, but rather when I'm with a group. I guess it's no fun to <i>AHA</i> by yourself?! <br />
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This is about an idea that my team came up with together. We were trying to come up with an idea for our kids to explore characterization. None of our ideas were really gelling. Meh.<br />
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The chain of events that followed was nothing short of magical. Every person on my team contributed something to make this lesson meaningful. What, you ask is this lesson all about? </div>
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Well, it was a characterization activity for our novel study, <u>Becoming Naomi Leon</u> by Pam Munoz Ryan. </div>
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Here's what we did: We gave each table a scenario, a "what would you do" situation. BUT....they had to think about it from their character's perspective. Taking into account past thoughts, actions, and feelings; they came up with a response to the scenario <i>as that character from the book. </i> </div>
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This proved to be an epic and thought-provoking task! We had each group design a poster, which had the situation in the middle, and all 4 of the characters reactions/ why around. </div>
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Virtual Hi-five to my team for our collective brainpower!<br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-78827066919493394782014-09-11T22:41:00.002-05:002014-09-11T22:52:18.384-05:00Week 4 Plans....Summarize!!I'm in a sharing mood tonight! It's TGIF-eve, so why not?! <br />
Next week, we're tackling summary. It's a Fig.19 TEK in Texas, it's a big one that encompasses lots of skills and genres, but we're focusing on fiction this week. I'm trying to build a good base for the rest of the year and their reading lives. <br />
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Here is a link to my dropbox with my plans. I've only included the resources I've made, or found free on pintrest. I will list those & give credit below.... #holla <br />
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Here's the foldable I made that we'll be taking notes in our journal the first day<br />
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We're reading a shared novel, Becoming Naomi Leon by <a href="http://www.pammunozryan.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Munoz Ryan</a> & this is PERFECT for our novel study accountability! </div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-89940789350983157432014-09-07T22:19:00.002-05:002014-09-07T22:44:12.346-05:00Yo, #FLASH FREEBIEI just finished my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Interactive-notebook-powerpoint-Notes-1436977" target="_blank">Author's Purpose unit</a>....it's free for the thirty minutes. lol, or until I get out of the shower! <br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-89662496227950842452014-08-14T22:34:00.000-05:002014-08-15T11:30:51.262-05:00Storify. Learn it. Live it. I'm always looking for new ways to get my kids excited to share their thinking. Enter: the Twitter Talk. How many of you have tried these with your kids, colleagues, or friends? We've been participating in quite a few twitter talks this week at Teachers College. I've used this concept with my kids before, and it's a great tool to get them engaged in a book talk! Coolest thing ever......fairly simple concept. Posing questions to your readers, and collecting them in a central place by using a pre-decided upon hashtag. GREAT for book talks! The moderator will ask the questions and finish with the #hashtag, and the participants can respond and follow with the same #hashtag. TwitterTalks are definitely a topic for another post, BUT.............not this one. <br />
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Today, I'd like to share with you a rockin' new FREE website, Storify. <br />
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Simply put, it's a storyboarding platform. Platform, you say? Yeah, that's just a fancy way of saying a tool to do something. The possibilities are endless for this "drag and drop" technology. First things first....go to <a href="http://storify.com/">storify.com</a> and sign up for a free account. (Quick and easy, just choose a username and password.) Then you're ready to create! </div>
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Wheels in my head are turning now! I thought this would be a great tool to showcase all the great thinking in your twitter talks! You can import tweets, facebook feeds, or picture files.<br />
For importing tweet, all I did was choose the twitter icon on the right hand side of my dashboard.<br />
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Like magic, Storify will automatically prompt you to log in, and then all you have to do is search a #hashtag or an account you want to use as your story objects. I chose my twitter feed, so I typed @MissCurtis5th in the search box. Then, just "drag and drop" whichever tweets you'd like to be a part of your storyboard. </div>
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When you're satisfied with the length of your slideshow (I used all the tweets from my time @TeachersCollege) choose the "Publish" button in the top-middle of your dashboard. </div>
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Now I need to publish. Once again, Storify will magically prompt you to publish your awesomeness. Just click the blue button & you're set! </div>
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All that's left is to decide how to share your storyboard. You could embed it in your website (yay!) or share it on Facebook or Twitter. You are also now the proud owner of a unique web address to easily share with friends, if neither of the first choices interest you. </div>
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Awesome tip: If you share it on twitter, it appears as a slideshow. I love technology!!</div>
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Storify. Great free resource to DOCUMENT your Twitter talks, or anything really. Learn it, live it.<br />
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Today we spent our time working with a subject that scares the bejeesus outta me....NON-FICTION! *If you read all the way to the end...I'm sharing some great FREE online resources!<br />
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I know what you're thinking, snooze-fest. BUT.....I now realize what a powerful tool this type of writing can be. Not only can it be high-interest (hello, SHARK WEEK!)<br />
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#ForReal The cross-curricular connections are endless. What a novel idea, teaching reading while we're in the middle of science? Social studies? </div>
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Idea #1: Read the best parts of several non-fiction texts. </h2>
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This is something I've always struggled with. Instead of drudging through an entire text, why not pick the best examples of the information you're trying to access? Maybe that author didn't hit all the points you want to make....find another book! Even better, find a different format to share (maybe an article.) </div>
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Idea #2: Give them artifacts to use while you read. </h2>
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A must if you're having them take notes. Give them a word bank of important academic vocabulary they'll hear in the text. A map of Africa when reading about Gorillas. Even better, expect them to interact with those artifacts. USE that word bank to add to your turn & talk conversations. Show me on the map where you think the Western Lowland Gorilla might live....why do you think that? </div>
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#CHALLENGE This is my absolute favorite idea. If they truly understand the new information, they should be able to flip through their notebook and compare these ideas. Higher level thinking!!! </div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-o-matic-daily-reading/id578023255?mt=8" target="_blank">News-o-matic</a> : an app with daily news articles for kids...LOVE IT!!</div>
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<a href="http://newsela.com/">newsela.com</a> : check here to find new articles every day, they even offer articles on different reading levels, and checks for understanding on some!</div>
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In closing, I am so excited to really start pushing my teaching forward with non-fiction texts. They're a great way to incorporate and reinforce the habits of good readers all day in any subject. The possibilities are endless! </div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-69685196450149183072014-08-08T23:37:00.000-05:002014-08-08T23:37:58.607-05:00Celebrations #TCRWPToday wrapped up my week at Teacher's College, thanks to the awesome folks at Fund for Teachers!<br />
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I've met authors, teachers, leaders, and most importantly...people who are passionate about what they do! It's intoxicating, and I am so pumped to #getthispartystarted next year! </div>
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In processing all I learned this week, I think I'm going to share a few pieces at a time. Today, we were wrapping everything up, and at the end of every writing unit you should include some sort of celebration. It's an accomplishment to finish a piece of work....celebrate it, get your kids excited & proud about all their hard work. </div>
There are lots of ways to do this. Cornelius Minor, <a href="https://twitter.com/MisterMinor" target="_blank">@MisterMinor</a>, shared a few ways on one of my first days here. One of my faves were business cards! Business cards? Well, after they finish 3 or so pieces of work, they are officially a writer. Give them some business cards that express that, they can hand them out to their friends, the cute girl down the street, and family. Let them brag a little about what they've been doing in school! I found some great free templates online that work with the cheap Avery labels template (5376) cheap and easy! Click the pic to go to the website & download your own! Add any info you'd like...I recommend their name, WRITER, and the address to the blog where you can find their work. <br />
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He also had some other unique ideas in getting their work out there. Find out where the people in the community go. Talk to the people in those places. <a href="https://twitter.com/MisterMinor" target="_blank">@MisterMinor</a> used the examples the laundromat, doctor's offices, or the local Target! He actually has a board outside their nearest Target, next to the ads, where he can post their finished writing pieces for reading. It seems like a strange notion, but putting their work out into the world is a powerful tool to make them realize how important their thoughts & ideas really are! </div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/celenula" target="_blank">C</a>elena Larkey , <a href="https://twitter.com/celenula" target="_blank">@celenula</a>, adds that we should celebrate not only the piece, but also the writer AND the process. Give them time to reflect. Reflection can only lead to growth as a writer. Feedback is also an important part of the process. *Before you have them give feedback, make sure you've taught them about constructive criticism & how they should be looking for good things too! Then there's the fun! Have the celebration match the writing. Informational writing? Have a how-to fair! Let them read their pieces and demonstrate what they were writing about. The possibilities are limitless. <i>LET THEM COME UP WITH UNIQUE IDEAS TO CELEBRATE!! </i>(I'm not talking cupcakes and coke)</div>
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Sorry, that was a long post. There's so much more to share, but I'll leave with this thought. In order to become stronger writers with clear voices, kids need to work that writing muscle. The only way to get them writing is to motivate them. Pride in their work is the best motivation you can offer. </div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com0New York, USA40.8020562863103 -73.979889079928440.4168682863103 -74.6253360799284 41.187244286310296 -73.3344420799284tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-58977098319163905832014-08-07T21:57:00.000-05:002014-08-07T21:57:50.254-05:00Teacher's College @ Columbia University Week 1 Wow. <br />
This week has been both overwhelming and inspiring. When I say overwhelming, I'm referencing the enormous amount of information, methodology, rationale, and passion for teaching that has been shared with me this week. AND it's not even over yet!! <br />
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I started my Fund for Teachers journey this week in New York City. We have been attending Columbia University's Writing Project headed by Lucy Calkins. It is obvious to me the #passion for teaching that everyone involved with this organization shares. I have had one amazing speaker after another, and this has been one of the most meaningful trainings I have ever attended in my 15 years of teaching. <br />
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The keynotes. #Amazeballs That's the only appropriate word I can attach to the speakers and their messages this week. We started with Lucy Calkins welcoming us, and sharing some stories of the beginnings of the projects, successes, and of course my new favorite word....#shittycasual . So many other inspiring speakers, one of my favorite being <a href="http://www.lesterlaminack.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Lester Laminak.</a> He reinforced the teaching we'd had all day, talking to us about the power of story telling. Writing really gives kids a voice, and gives them a productive way to express themselves. Mr. Laminak's explanation was clearly more eloquent than I could ever be; made even more endearing to me with his thick Southern drawl. <br />
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Today, I heard Seymour Simon talk extensively about non-fiction writing, and Carl Anderson gave us some new insights on mentor texts. I had an #aha moment when he basically told us mentor texts should be quality, not quantity. I've always used this technique, but I'd have a different text for each skill or move to be taught. By using all those different books, the kids will focus on the read, instead of the outstanding writing you want them to soak in. This whole week has basically been filled with these mini-epiphanies!<br />
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The classes. I haven't even touched on all we've learned in the classes. I'm so thankful to be in a large group lecture and small group with @colleen_cruz . #myhero She's so knowledgeable about the writing project, and the best part...........she's hilarious! I'm ok with being up at the butt-crack of dawn on my summer vacation when I am starting the day listening to her!<br />
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More about my week tomorrow, but now....the fun random moments of the day. We took th train down Broadway to get some coffee at Dean & Deluca (WHY does Houston not have these?!) My favorite, we hit the Scholastic Bookstore. I seriously was like a fat kid in a candy store. I controlled myself, when my person wanted nothing more than to buy every book in that store. When I checked out, I was chatting up the cashier & she ended up giving me a 25% teacher discount!! #winning We wove our way through Little Italy, and ended up in Chinatown. SoupDumplings. Have you had these?! Like a party in yo mouth! <br />
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com2New York, NY, USA40.7127837 -74.00594130000001840.3275957 -74.651388300000022 41.0979717 -73.360494300000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-90283997609660714972014-08-05T09:41:00.004-05:002014-08-05T09:41:54.166-05:00Back to School Sale at TpT!!It's that time of year again......Back to School at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Hashtag-Fifth" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>!!! Have you shopped yet? <br />
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Make sure you use the code to get an additional 20% off all your purchases. I know I have burned up my Paypal shopping, but here is my absolute favorite purchase so far. (I mean, I still have 13 hours left to shop)</div>
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I am spending this week at Columbia University, attending a Writer's Workshop training. So....I love <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jen-Bengel" target="_blank">Jen Bengel's</a> units. I gots me one!!</div>
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<br />carriebeezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10537073884373052470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017986588761738418.post-41150771213743264602014-08-03T09:56:00.005-05:002014-08-03T09:56:51.293-05:00August currentlyIt's that time again.....I'm linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/august-currently.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/jtmhg+(Oh%27+Boy+4th+Grade)" target="_blank">Farley</a> for another edition of currently! This post is gonna be short, because I'm in NYC & I neeeeeeeeeed to get off of my computer and explore! So, here goes....<br />
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Let me summarize: I'm in New York for these next 2 weeks, thanks to a grant from Fund for Teachers...YAY! </div>
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My colleague and I will be here attending the Columbia University Teachers College, learning all the ins and outs of Readers & Writers workshop. I am #pumped ! Monday can not come soon enough. </div>
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BUT our weekend is still upon us, so I must go out and enjoy this amazing city! Coffee is first on my list, and shouldn't be hard to come by. </div>
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So.....<br />
we left for our Fund for Teachers adventure early this morning! The flight in was fairly uneventful, short of a few colorful characters met along the way. There are stories to be told, but you'll have to find me in person to hear those ;)<br />
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We made it into Newark late afternoon; our flight even arrived AHEAD of schedule! I totally played up my bum knee and caught us a ride on the golf cart. The driver. Oh, the driver. His cart was not equipped with a horn of any kind, so......he used his mouth-hole to make beeping noises! This lovely shot is him flailing his arms, as he DIY-ed a horn. <br />
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After a short subway ride, (see mystery stain pic;) we made it to our hotel. Let's play a little game, what do you think it might be? And go...........<br />
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I won't name the hotel we're at, but it is pretty awesome. The rooms are small, as is standard in New York, but they are modern and we are in a great location! <br />
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Just a block away from Broadway....I'm reminded of all the shows we need to see while we're here! Times Square is just a block or so, and that's where we caught the train to the Flatiron district for dinner. <br />
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Eataly was where we landed. This is a Mario Batali project, and is pretty much an amusement park for foodies. It's a giant market filled with all sorts of italian style foods. Sprinkled around inside are different restaurants....you won't find anything here that won't knock your socks off! We hit 2 places inside--the Piazza (the butcher shop restaurant) and the Pizza and Pasta eatery.<br />
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We tried the "venetain bites" at the Piazza, which are 3 different types of crostini. I don't remember anything about them, short of the homemade ricotta. O.M.G. I am seriously #obsessed with this stuff now! To die for!!! <br />
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Then, we got the text our table was ready at the Pizza & Pasta! This meal was totally worth. the. wait. Each one of us picked an entree, and we just shared family style: GREAT idea. I got a ravioli filled with homade RICOTTA (#obsessed) and spring pea puree. <br />
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Lara had the lasanga. This was a veggie version...made with a bechamel, pesto, and green beans!<br />
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Are we done yet? We're no quitters!! Our last stop was the chocolate counter and cappuccino bar. Chocolate. Enough said. And coffee. Perfection. </div>
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<br />So, good night New York....we're going to be real good friends!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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