1. BOOKS—-Here’s a little check in with my daily 5 progress…
I finally finished my testing and got to start pulling groups. It was all hinging on the fact that we were still hit and miss on our stamina for the daily 5 but today we had success!
This was round 1 today…I am not gonna lie. I had to look away two times when I saw wondering eyes…(EYES ON BOOK PEOPLE!!!!!) The second round we got 17 minutes so I still have work to do, but for now I consider this success. I felt like we were finally in the swing of things! I mean pulling reading groups is where the magic happens! Here’s a few pictures of our second round of Daily 5 today.
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| I PULLED A READING GROUP!!!!! yippee! |
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| All 5 choices have been taught and practiced, and are now in action! |
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| work on writing |
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| Listen to reading—raz kids |
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| did I mention reading groups??????? |
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| donut words for word work is a big hit!!! |
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| Read to self…my favorite! Read on little dudes…read on…. |
2. MY BACK—-My patience with my firsties has been…SHORT the last three days. Poor sweeties should scared to move and speak ((I wish)) around me this week because I messed up my back. I have never had back pain and I will be honest and say that I never had the compassion for others with it…UNTIL NOW…Oh. My. Heavens. I tear up when dropping a student stick, or piece of paper because of the sheer agony of retrieving it. Lets just say my Rachel’s Challenge kindness chain has doubled in length this week due to all the extra things they have had to do for me. But thankfully I seem to be on the mend.
3. BIRTHDAY—My daughter turned 11 today. That can’t be possible…!!!! Had to have an enthusiastic happy day for this precious babygirl! Lots of extras, notes, texts, treats, time, you name it…it was happening for this amazing preteen.
Let’s RECAP—- Bad Back, Long Day Rocking the Reading, Daughter’s Birthday, and CLEAN THE HOUSE like no one’s business because it’s going live in the morning!!!!!
Good night bloggy friends. I need my rest because tomorrow—Gotta get that 20 minutes for round 2 squeeze in our library lesson before writer’s workshop, and sell a house… 🙂
Story Starters Galore
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First Week’s Fun
Things I have been working on…
Sorry about your back — my husband said almost exactly the same you did when he hurt his back (about not feeling sorry for others). I hope it heals quickly!!
Love the class and house pics.
PS – Did my first Adventure to Fitness episode with the kids during the rain today. THANK YOU!!!!!!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
Ha! Kristin was it a medieval adventure? We did about 10 minutes of it as a reward. They begged–then my back said- oh yes sounds great! 🙂 Thanks for your compliments…love when I see a new post from you! Keep up the wonderful writing.
I love the donut word work! Where did you get it?
Cathy I.
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I think it is on my very first blog post ever…called June Joy. I will check and if so I will link it to the post I just did for you.
Cathy,
I checked and it was mentioned but I did not attach anything. Let me see if I can pull it up. If you can find a clip art of a donut you can make this. It's pretty easy. CVC words with the vowel on a little plate. Let me see what I can find. Glad you are interested. 🙂
1. I messed up my back this year too! I honestly believe chiropractors can fix anything: the common cold, pinkeye, back problems, anything. They are magic doctors.
2. I love your house. It is so beautiful!!!!
Good luck! We're officially moving into our new home next Wednesday, and we still have to tackle selling our current home too. I feel ya! 🙂
Amanda
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I love your house!!!! Wish I could buy it and help ya out by taking one thing off your mind:)
4th Grade Frolics
I noticed your alphabet chart on the table. Did you make it? I would love a copy. Thanks
I am not able to login to the smartboard exchange. Could you possible email the center timer file? Thanks
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