tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788637736016547492024-03-05T07:55:00.966-06:00Kindergarten SuperKidsNora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-27853669162247236842017-09-15T13:21:00.000-05:002017-09-15T13:21:13.551-05:00iSpy Reveal-a-Picture PowerPoint for Kindergarten Social StudiesHey y'all! It's been a hot minute since I've created a new product, and I am SO super excited about this one. It's not a printable, it's not suitable for busy work, it won't put pencil to paper, it's WAY WAY WAY better - it's an interactive reveal-a-picture PowerPoint!<br />
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<i>A wha-??</i> Let me explain. Each slide in the PowerPoint contains a hidden image that correlates to a specific Kindergarten Social Studies concept (they are aligned to the TEKS as well, for those of y'all in Texas). As you project the slide, each click of your mouse or press of the arrow button will reveal one small piece of the image. Continue clicking, and the image is revealed piece-by-piece.<br />
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Your students will LOVE this. It's a game. While they're thinking, discussing, and questioning. Nothing beats a game that inspires so much learning, amIright!? </div>
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<br />Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-660221566460961822017-03-03T08:00:00.000-06:002017-03-03T08:00:33.192-06:00The Friday Five: NicknamesIt's time for another Friday Five - favorite nicknames!<br />
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<b>BABE</b><br />
This is pretty much what my husband exclusively calls me. It's pretty rare to actually hear him say my name. I use "babe" for him as well, and I also use it for friends and students. Babe is just an all-around perfect nickname! 1 syllable, gender neutral, cute and playful!<br />
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<b>MAMA</b><br />
I love the look on some kids' faces when they hear me use "mama" as a nickname for a little girl. For whatever reason, "mama" is a nickname I use often regardless of the girls' age or status as an actual mama. <br />
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<b>FRIENDS</b><br />
I picked this one up during my 1st year teaching. In the district I was in that year, "friends" was a common nickname for a group of students. "Let's go, friends!" "I love how these friends are walking in the hall." "All of my friends are working so hard today!" It's catchy, sweet, and it stuck!<br />
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<b>BEAR BEAR</b><br />
This one is personal as it's a nickname I use for my 10.5 month old son Beckett. I didn't plan to use it, but as soon as he was born I started referring to him as "Bear Bear." I call him lots of other nicknames as well (Beckett Bear, Boo Bear, Bubba, Bubby, the list goes on...), but this one was his first nickname and my favorite.<br />
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<b>NORYBEAR</b><br />
Growing up I really didn't have many nicknames! In high school though, a few of my best girl friends started calling me Norybear and a few of them still do. :)<br />
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What nicknames are special to you? See what <a href="http://caffeinatedcounselor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tracy</a> and <a href="http://www.elementarynerd.com/blog" target="_blank">Kimmie</a> are sharing, too!<br />
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<br />Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-21048266136850158752017-02-17T08:00:00.000-06:002017-02-17T08:00:37.093-06:00The Friday Five: Must-Have Children's Books!When I left the classroom, I had many people ask me if I'd be selling some of the hundreds (<i>possibly thousands...?!?</i>) of the books I had collected over the years. <br />
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I couldn't bear to get rid of a single book. Instead, I created a library in our playroom at home. <br />
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The thought of somehow choosing just 5 of these books as must-haves seems impossible. After all, a child can never read too many books! Here are 5 that I read to my class every year without fail, and I can't wait to read them to Beckett!<br />
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<b><i>Skippyjon Jones</i> by Judy Schachner</b><br />
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I think Skippy is my spirit animal. I love this siamese cat who thinks he is a chihuahua. His books are lengthy but hilarious, and his imagination is the best! When you are in the mood for reading a lively book and are ready to read with lots of silly voices - this is it!</div>
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<b><i>No, David!</i> by David Shannon</b></div>
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We have all taught - AND ADORED - a David, right!? So mischievous but so precious and loving. These books speak through the illustrations, and they're fabulous. Kids love these books, but I do, too!</div>
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<b><i>Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type</i> by Doreen Cronin</b></div>
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Clever farm animals and sound effects? Always a good time!</div>
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<b><i>The Way Mothers Are</i> by Miriam Schlein</b></div>
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I read this to my class before Mother's Day every year. It's a beautiful book about a mama's unconditional love, and it means even more to me now. It was published in 1993 and was part of my own childhood library.</div>
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<b><i>I Knew You Could! </i>by Craig Dorfman</b></div>
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A fantastic book about perseverance and self-worth! I read this book to my class on the last day of school every year and never once made it through without crying. It's a story that can apply to every human all throughout life - not just in childhood.</div>
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What books make your top 5? I'd love for you to share!</div>
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Visit <a href="http://caffeinatedcounselor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tracy at The Caffeinated Counselor</a> and <a href="http://www.elementarynerd.com/" target="_blank">Kimmie at Elementary Nerd</a> to read about theirs!</div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-22429815636428743132017-02-08T11:57:00.000-06:002017-02-08T11:57:31.518-06:00Fluency with Our Beginning Readers (& Updated Fluency Warm-Up Cards)<div style="text-align: center;">
Traditional reading practices usually recommend beginning fluency instruction in the middle of 1st Grade. It is typically at this time that accuracy shifts from taking all of the young reader's focus, and he or she can begin deepening comprehension and improving rate and prosody. I don't think we should wait until that point to begin strengthening fluency, though! </div>
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In the past decade or so, researchers and educators have realized that without fluency, comprehension (<--- the goal of reading) is nearly impossible. Instead of waiting until it's a problem, let's tackle it from the very beginning of a child's reading instruction. Our youngest readers can begin strengthening the parts of their brains that are needed for reading fluently (working memory and the frontal cortex are both vital).</div>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Primary-Fluency-Warm-Up-Cards-969660" target="_blank">Fluency Warm-Up Cards</a> are perfect for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st Grade students!</div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-11991490505531370762017-02-03T12:46:00.002-06:002017-02-03T12:46:49.853-06:00The Friday Five: Quotes that InspireI'm linking up again with <a href="http://caffeinatedcounselor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tracy at the Caffeinated Counselor</a> and <a href="http://www.elementarynerd.com/" target="_blank">Kimmie at Elementary Nerd </a>to bring you another Friday 5! This week we are sharing 5 quotes that inspire us - in the classroom or just for life. While some may consider inspirational quotes to be cheesy or cliche, I love a good motivational phrase. Here are my favorite 5 quotes!<br />
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This quote was in my email signature for all 10 years I worked in public education. <i><a href="http://www.kindergartensuperkids.com/2013/08/meet-teacher.html" target="_blank">I actually mentioned it in a blog post a few years ago. </a></i> It is my most favorite teaching quote, and I worked hard to remember it every day. It's so easy to get caught up in curriculum, academics, getting to lunch on time, etc., that the most important part of teaching - the soul of teaching - can get lost. No matter how awesome my lessons might have been, I know my students would probably never remember them. What they would remember is how they felt in my care, that they loved Kindergarten and felt valued. This quote really applies to every human interaction we have. People won't remember the details, but they will remember if they felt respected, cared for, and appreciated!</div>
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I wish I was more like Mother Teresa and less like myself. What an inspiring woman. She has many quotes to live by, but I love this one about smiling. It is shocking to me how many people do not smile back at me at the grocery store or in the hallway of the school building. When someone does give me a smile, it actually lifts my mood. Brain research has proven how important it is for babies to be smiled at, and they biologically desire to smile to express emotion. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2011/03/22/the-untapped-power-of-smiling/#aa1e5f320d8b" target="_blank">It's true for adults, too - and smiling doesn't just help the recipient, but also the smiler!</a> I think the world would be a happier place if we all smiled more!</div>
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This was my favorite quote as a teenager, and it is the quote I included in my senior yearbook. It is so easy to get caught up in what other people think about us, that we sometimes stifle our behavior or hide our true feelings. I love the idea of enjoying life - including singing and dancing - without fearing the judgement of others. Those that have seen me on a wedding dance floor already know that I'm pretty good at applying this quote to real life. And luckily for me, Kindergarteners appreciated my singing even though it's not what anyone would consider accomplished. ;) </div>
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Confucius nailed it with this one. As an educator, I was so blessed to live this every day. Going to "work" never felt like work. I wish this for everyone.</div>
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This is a Bible verse - Proverbs 31:25. I found this verse when my mom was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, and it described her perfectly. Despite the hardships and unknowns she was facing, she trusted the Lord, became stronger than ever, and did not let fear take away her joy for life. What a beautiful verse for all of us to live by.</div>
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I'd love to hear your favorite 5 quotes (or even just your top one) - comment below to share! And visit <a href="http://caffeinatedcounselor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tracy at the Caffeinated Counselor</a> and <a href="http://www.elementarynerd.com/" target="_blank">Kimmie at Elementary Nerd</a> to read theirs!</div>
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<br />Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-61031563455563202372017-01-20T10:00:00.000-06:002017-02-03T11:38:32.324-06:00The Friday Five: Songs That Take You Back in TimeIsn't music just the best!? I mean show me someone who doesn't like music and you've probably just introduced me to an alien. Music is so amazing and truly has the ability to change your mood and lift your spirits. Scientists agree. <a href="http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140417-why-does-music-evoke-memories" target="_blank">This article</a> was fueled by the author's curiosity about why hearing a song could bring back vivid and distinct memories.<br />
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It's called the "reminiscence bump," and it works for songs you heard during first experiences, memories, and feelings from your first 25 years of life (<i>although I'd argue that it lasts longer, please say it lasts longer)</i>. I always loved using music in the classroom, and I know my students always enjoyed having music on the background no matter what it was or at what time of day.<br />
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In 1st grade, three of my best friends and I created a dance and lip-synced to this song at the school talent show. (<i>Well I think it was 1st grade, might need a fact check, Mom</i>.) We were in our pajamas, used the Chipmunks version, and incorporated our sleeping bags into the show. I mean it was pretty much the cutest thing ever. I vividly remember it, and anytime I hear this song, it takes me right back to that stage. <i>Look at my 1st grade sass:</i></div>
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<b>Wide Open Spaces</b></div>
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Really, any song from this Dixie Chicks' album will do it. My mom, friend Brandy (carpool buddy), and I would belt out these songs on the way to and from school every day the second half of 8th grade. <i>I can't believe I'm voluntarily sharing a picture from 8th grade...</i></div>
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This song instantly fills me with happiness. It was at the top of the charts when my husband John and I got married in July of 2009. The DJ played it at the perfect moment - the dance floor was packed with all of our closest friends, hands in the air, heels kicked-off, singing and jumping all around us. <i> BEST. PARTY. EVER.</i></div>
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</style>Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-4499030596416389382017-01-10T16:03:00.003-06:002017-01-10T16:03:46.141-06:00Asking Questions: A Reading Strategy FAN FREEBIEIt has been more than a hot minute since I've taken the time to post here. I could make excuses, but really I just had other priorities for awhile, and that's totally okay. Since I've last posted I've...<br />
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<li>Moved into a new house</li>
<li>Spent a year working in the curriculum department of my school district</li>
<li>Had the most perfect baby boy :) - Beckett</li>
<li>Resigned from the school district to spend this year staying at home with my babe</li>
<li>Embarked on a mission to not buy any clothes, jewelry, or shoes in 2017 (<i><a href="http://reformedshopaholicconfessions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm blogging about it here</a></i>)</li>
<li>Really missed both teaching and blogging about education!</li>
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As I came to dust off the blog and get to writing again, I realize I still had a few draft posts I had never finished or published. SCORE. <i>Feels like Christmas again. </i>Thanks to those of you who are still following this blog 2 years later; hope you enjoy this post about an awesome reading strategy that includes a fan freebie!!</div>
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My students always loved Reader's Workshop time. And I loved that we no longer taught "learning-to-read" <b>before </b>teaching "reading-to-learn." Both types of reading instruction can (and should) come before students can read independently. They can engage in deep, meaningful reading experiences and learn to use the comprehension strategies that they will use for their entire lives!<br />
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One strategy we worked on every spring was asking questions before, during, and after reading. We did this first as a whole group during our mini-lessons. When my students were ready to record their questions independently, I gave them this recording page for them to use during both read-alouds and while reading to self.<br />
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You can grab this student recording sheet for FREE on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindergartensuperkids/" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a> <br />
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<br />Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-57666703491856611912015-03-05T11:48:00.000-06:002015-03-05T11:48:19.348-06:00SuperKid News + Count, Tally, & Graph FREEBIE PACK!Well, hello there! Our 3rd snow day [in Texas!] this year seems like the perfect time to dust off this 'ole blog here and play some major catch-up!
So where have I been!? Oh ya know, just having a blast with my precious SuperKids. ;)<br />
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We have been so busy and time is flying. I can't believe that we only have 60 or so days left this year. SAD FACE!
I want to share some of the highlights from our classroom these past few months.<br />
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In December, we learned about holidays around the world and read lots of Gingerbread Man stories! Our own gingerbread man, Gingy, ran away!! He sent us postcards from around the world. He's quite the traveler. ;) Luckily, he came back to us right before our Christmas break.
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We also baked our own giant gingerbread man cookie. We didn't give him eyes until after he was baked, so this one couldn't run away! </div>
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We had a huge celebration on the 100th day of school. My students' favorite part? Working in a team to build a structure using 100 cups!</div>
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In math, we worked with shapes, solids, and learned to measure! <a href="http://www.kindergartensuperkids.com/2013/02/ways-to-make-hexagon.html" target="_blank">Ways to make a hexagon</a> is always a class favorite!</div>
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We also learned about money and had a blast making our coins talk using the ChatterPix free app!</div>
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We worked with force and motion, and the students collaborated to build machines that could move different objects!</div>
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We've done lots of cooking (every Friday), including these adorable Oreo penguins!</div>
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We practiced interpreting maps and worked cooperatively to create our own maps of our imaginative towns!</div>
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For Valentine's Day, our Kindergarten Cares Club created Valentines for the residents of a nursing home and some sweet kiddos delivered them.</div>
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During our Valentine's party, we had a blast with our classroom selfie stick</div>
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My favorite 1st Grade teacher and I presented at a science conference about engineering in the classroom. SO FUN!</div>
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And the ultimate highlight of the past few months in the SuperKid room - using our new GREEN SCREEN! Oh-my-goodness have you ever used a green screen!? It's such a blast. I have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Photo-Reversible-Background/dp/B0064L8KYW/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1425577324&sr=1-8&keywords=green+screen" target="_blank">this green screen</a> and use <a href="http://blog.doink.com/post/65521377506/easy-to-use-green-screen-app-by-doink-available" target="_blank">this app</a>.</div>
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After learning about different landforms, each student chose 1 to "live by" and then described how life is affected (diet, clothing, activities, etc.) in that environment! They shared their information via video!</div>
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Our week wouldn't be complete without reading <i>Turkey Trouble</i>!<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-39885432993963273782014-10-26T15:29:00.001-05:002014-10-26T15:29:18.819-05:00Pumpkin Fun: Physical Properties, Write-the-Room, Adjectives, & Bingo [+ 2 are FREEBIES!]Not sick of pumpkin fun yet!? Nope, neither am I! ;) More importantly, my students are still loving learning with pumpkins.<br />
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This year, my team and I are really digging deeper into our standards and are evaluating our lesson plans critically. Instead of focusing on the activity, we are shifting our focus on what really matters - the objectives and the learning! For the past 8 years, I have used pumpkins for measurement activities in my classroom. <a href="http://www.kindergartensuperkids.com/2012/10/pumpkin-math-mini-book.html" target="_blank">I blogged about it here.</a><br />
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While fun and cute, these learning activities did not actually address many of our standards in Kindergarten! Most of the measurement tasks were too challenging and not developmentally appropriate for my students. They did not internalize the learning because they were not ready for these experiences yet. <br />
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We wanted to use pumpkins for learning, so we adjusted the student journal and activities to match our standards in science! Our students observed and investigated the physical properties of their pumpkins and recorded their learning in <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Measurement-Physical-Properties-Student-Mini-Journal-392494" target="_blank">their mini-journals</a>.<br />
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In literacy, my students practiced spelling their color words with <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Color-Words-Write-the-Room-1510380" target="_blank">this Pumpkin Write-the-Room</a>...<br />
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And we described our creative pumpkins using adjectives on <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4swUmD9LO1LbjdjeFFVMVQteG8/view" target="_blank">THIS FREEBIE</a>:<br />
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We will be playing pumpkin sight word bingo this week. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4swUmD9LO1LV0Z6alBOOUpINGc/view" target="_blank">You can download this FREEBIE here!</a><br />
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I hope you and your students can use pumpkins for rich learning experiences in your classroom! :)<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-88196529421885754792014-10-13T21:37:00.000-05:002014-10-13T21:37:08.142-05:00Pumpkin, Pumpkin, What Do You See? Mini-Book FREEBIE!I love, love, love this time of year in the SuperKid classroom. The students are so excited for the upcoming holidays, the cooler weather is invigorating, and themed activities are just downright FUN! I created <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Pumpkin-What-Do-You-See-Emergent-Reader-Mini-Book-1497959" target="_blank">this pumpkin mini-book</a> to use in my "Making Books" station next week, and I added it to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nora-Davis" target="_blank">my TPT Store</a> for free because I think your students might love it, too!<br />
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The book comes with two versions - one with faceless pumpkins for a more fall-themed book and the other with jack-o-lanterns for Halloween-themed fun.<br />
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I hope you're having fun in your classrooms this month. Enjoy this mini-book and don't forget to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nora-Davis" target="_blank">follow my store</a>! =)<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-44034716772964556092014-10-05T16:51:00.002-05:002014-10-05T16:51:44.779-05:00Numbers 1-10 Student BookWell hi there, happy Fall to ya! Anyone else in utter disbelief that October is already well under way!? It's been a fast and furious first 6 weeks of school, and we have been having a blast in math!<br />
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This year, we are implementing the new math TEKS, which are similar to the Common Core Standards. We have been devoting all of our math time so far this year to developing number sense for the numbers 1-10. We have been counting, comparing, and composing like crazy! I created <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Student-Book-Numbers-1-10-1482783" target="_blank">this student book</a> that we used as an informal assessment. It could also be used for guided or independent practice, or even for homework!<br />
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<br />Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-41945342442780760012014-09-08T21:16:00.000-05:002014-09-08T21:21:36.242-05:00Procedure Posters for the Win! (And one's a FREEBIE!)As all of my fellow Elementary School teachers know, the most important learning that happens during the first few weeks of school are the many, many procedures that help our classrooms run smoothly all year long. This is my 9th year teaching, yet I still always forget just how much STUFF there is to explain to my sweet new babes every September.<br />
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Today was our 10th day of school, and mercy me, I am sick of hearing my own voice! But I know that it is so worth it because if we iron out all of our procedures and routines now, the class will function as a well-oiled machine from here on out!<br />
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This year I was determine to help my students master 2 of my most dreaded procedures from the get-go. The 2 procedures that year after year cause hiccups in our day and drive me absolutelycrazy: Packing Our Backpacks and Gluing Papers into our Journals!<br />
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So the class helped me create two fabulous posters that make these procedures oh-so-simple and easy. I have them hanging up and refer to them as they are needed each day. The kids also had so much fun making them, and they remember the steps better because they were included in the process. Plus the glue one has a song - and we can remember <i>anything </i>if it's put to music! :)<br />
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When students forget a step, I just remind them by saying the step number. It's so fantastic to watch them independently go to the poster, find the appropriate step, and then complete it! And it's so much easier on me to simply give them a step reminder rather than repeating the same phrases over and over and over again. ;) <i>BTW, Step 2 is my solution to avoid pile-ups and traffic jams right in front of the cubby shelf.</i></div>
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We use standard composition books as our Math and Science Journals. I love how sturdy they are, and how they have plenty of pages for the year, but I do not love how difficult it is for my little ones to properly glue something into them! Since we glue things into our journals almost daily, this procedure is crucial! I'm convinced that this poster is going to keep our journals beautiful with seldom a journal glued shut! <i>So far, so good! </i> I use silly voices for each of the incorrect gluing titles and we hold our hands up in an X as we say and discuss them. Make it fun, people! :)</div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-80341123780787638172014-08-17T17:47:00.001-05:002014-08-17T18:06:09.013-05:00Globally-Connected Classroom: Parent Permission Forms {FREE for Facebook Fans}I am beyond pumped to provide ways for my students to share with classrooms and students around the world this year! I am specifically planning to start out using Twitter and Mystery Skype <span style="font-size: small;">[<-- <a href="http://www.kindergartensuperkids.com/2014/07/mystery-skype-aka-coolest-thing-ever.html" target="_blank">check out my Mystery Skype post here</a>] </span>to help us connect globally. <br />
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I want the parents to be informed and excited about our use of these technologies in the classroom. I also need to be sure that privacy is respected and that I have the necessary permission to include students in these online forums.<br />
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I created four separate permission forms that are generic and can be used by any teacher! They contain places for specific information to be inputted by you where needed.</div>
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If you'd like to use these, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindergartensuperkids" target="_blank">head on over to my Facebook page</a> and hit that little "Like" button! :) Then click the "Fan Freebies" tab and you can download any and all of these permission slips <span style="font-size: small;">(<i>plus the other goodies that live there</i>)</span>.</div>
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I have just added a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brown-Bear-Brown-Bear-Write-the-Room-Perfect-for-Back-to-School-1361458" target="_blank">Brown Bear, Brown Bear Write-the-Room</a> pack to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nora-Davis" target="_blank">TPT Store</a>.<br />
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The pack includes 4 versions of cards to post around the room, plus a blank set so that you can create any cards that work for you and your students.<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-22141281349160433712014-07-30T13:55:00.000-05:002014-07-30T14:00:51.097-05:00Mystery Skype! {aka the coolest thing ever!}You know that feeling you get when you're at a PD training and learn about the absolute coolest thing EVER!? And you are bursting with excitement to get back with your students and put it into action!?!<br />
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EEK!!!! Have y'all heard about Mystery Skype yet!?!? It's seriously so much fun and all students of all ages will flip for this.</div>
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Here is the gist... You find/coerce/Twitter-stalk another teacher who will agree to Skype his or her class with your class at a set time/day. Most Mystery Skypes use "What state are you in?" as the focus of the mystery. The classes take turn asking yes/no questions to each other to determine and eventually guess where the other kiddos live. This video is a great introduction to the concept.</div>
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You can make the Skype as simple or complex as you want. Older students would benefit from having specific jobs during the Skype. I think for my K kiddos it might just work best to put them in an order and let them take turns asking and answering. In our training, we passed around an iPad.</div>
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Not only will your kids think that a Mystery Skype is incredibly fun and totally tech-tastic, but they will have to use serious critical thinking skills. We adults learned the hard way that you "waste" questions if you aren't paying attention to what your peers ask! (<i>Don't ask if their state is in the Central Time Zone if you already know that their state is east of the Mississippi... Oops!</i>) Lucky for me I had the role of the "greeter," so I wasn't put on the spot to answer or ask the geographical questions!</div>
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Since I don't foresee the geographical concept of a Mystery Skype to work so well with Kindergarten students, I (along with the collective brainpower of the cohorts in my training) have put together a fun list of ideas to use Mystery Skype in other ways.</div>
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If you click on the picture, you can download a copy of the ideas for free. :)</div>
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My fab <a href="http://nancywtech.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">tech friend Nancy</a> also put together <a href="http://www.pearltrees.com/t/virtual-field-trip-resources/id12154896" target="_blank">an awesome PearlTree</a> with tons of great resources for Mystery Skype and Virtual Field Trips. <a href="https://education.skype.com/mysteryskype" target="_blank">Mystery Skype</a> also has it's own website where you can find ideas and link-up with other educators from around the world who would love to Skype with you and your SuperKids!</div>
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I'd love to hear about your experiences with Mystery Skype or more ideas you have for using this activity in your own classroom! Leave a comment! :)</div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-92043184653103319732014-06-17T21:22:00.000-05:002014-06-17T21:26:29.115-05:00It's OK NOT to Share... Book Linky!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm linkin' up today with Deanna Jump to share a parenting book that I have pretty much fallen in love with. No I'm not yet a parent, but the "renegade rules" in this book are extremely applicable to life in the classroom.<br />
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This book is controversial, although it's not quite as controversial as the title may imply. The author shares ideas that center around the concept of "letting kids be kids." She is definitely an advocate of child-centered thinking, and she is very in-tune with the developmental stages of young children. I don't agree 100% with everything in this book, and not everything can work in the classroom the way it might in a home setting, but I want to share my favorite ideas that I will take away from it and use in my teaching.<br />
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<b>1. Stop Forcing Kids to Share </b><br />
So imagine the scene. A young couple in love, playing footsie under the table, quite sure they have found "the one." The sweet girl bats her eyelashes as she reaches for a french fry on her date's plate. SKERRRRRRTTTT. The boy barely stops himself from slapping her hand and immediately declaring the relationship doomed to fail. <i>My food is MY food!</i><br />
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Why yes, that girl was me. Luckily, I learned how to keep my stray hands focused on my own food, and we are happily married. And now that I don't grab for his food without permission, he <strike>usually</strike> sometimes offers me a bite out of the kindness of his heart.</div>
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It is not unreasonable to allow someone to eat all of their food without sharing it. So why do we expect kids to share everything? There are plenty of my possessions that I am happy to share with others, but there are also several that I want all for myself. And when I do share, I certainly don't do so because it's demanded of me. I share because someone asks nicely, and I share when I am ready (i.e. not using it myself).</div>
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I know I'm definitely guilty of this... Bobby comes to complain that Susie isn't sharing the teddy bear. Rather than talking them through the situation or hearing Susie out, I simply command - "Susie, share with Bobby." But this isn't how sharing works in the real world and as Shumaker points out, it just causes Susie to now associate negative feelings with sharing.</div>
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Instead of forcing children to share, we should teach them how to take turns. "Susie, Bobby would love the teddy bear. Could you please make sure to give it to him once you are all through using it?" Now Susie can continue her play with the bear and then decide when she's ready to share it. In the meantime, Bobby can practice patience, or find something else to play with.</div>
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<b>2. Don't Force Friendships</b></div>
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Shumaker titles this Renegade Rule: <i>We're Not All Friends Here</i>. Throw 20+ adults into a room, and certain sub-groups are going to naturally form. You and I are not BFFs with everyone we meet, and that's okay. Children shouldn't be forced to play with other children just because they are all young. Let students choose their friends, while maintaining respect for all. </div>
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Another rule that goes hand-in-hand with this idea: <i>You Can't Play = A OK</i>. We as teachers should not force kids to play with one another. This is a common theme at recess. Sarah complains that Mia won't play with her. Instead of commanding that Mia play with Sarah, we can instead help Sarah find another playmate who will genuinely want to play with her. The book gives detail scenarios for how to help students handle this rejection and say no to playing appropriately while staying respectful.</div>
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Bottom-line: I don't want anyone telling me who I must spend time with during my own free-time, so why should we force children into friendships that they aren't genuinely interested in!? We can empower and guide kids to make their own decisions about friendships while showing kindness for everyone.</div>
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It's clear that this rule is very near and dear to Shumaker's heart - it's the very 1st Rule in the book: <i>Don't Steal Play</i>!</div>
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This one is a bit hard for me to embrace entirely, as she makes it clear that she believes modern-day Kindergarten is forcing children to learn in a formal academic setting before they are developmentally ready. I do understand where she is coming from, although I know from my 8 years in the K classroom, that many children are ready and raring to go. </div>
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There are still many valuable lessons to be learned from this rule in regards to the early childhood classroom. We must save time for play. And not structured play - FREE play. I feel so grateful to teach in a district that still values and supports "Centers" in Kindergarten. They provide us with puppets, blocks, painting easels, toy furniture and play food, the whole nine yards. Equally important to this precious Centers time - letting the kids freely choose where they play. I do not assign students to certain Centers on certain days. Children need to have the choice to play as they wish.</div>
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We also have to allow kids to move in the classroom and take frequent breaks. Most 5 and 6 year-olds can physically not sit still for more than a few minutes at a time. A child wants to stand or lay on his belly while doing his work? Why not!? A child rather walk around at the back of the room while you read a story? What's the harm!? We need to be flexible and remember that today's educational system requires young students to conform to a set of classroom norms that they developmentally are just not ready for.</div>
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If you have some free time this summer, I highly recommend reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Share-Renegade-Raising-Competent-Compassionate/dp/1585429368" target="_blank">this book</a>. Despite some of her unconventional or "old-school" advice, she maintains the rule that what children do is okay as long as it doesn't hurt people or property. Respect is a common theme - not only in the child's actions and words but in how we treat children as well. I'd LOVE to hear your feedback. Leave a comment and let me know what you think about the ideas I've shared and how I plan to use them in my own teaching!</div>
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Not only do these books keep the students nice n' busy, but they lead to fun end-of-year discussions. They make a great little keepsake for the students to share with their families over the summer. I still can't believe we're almost there! As hectic as this time of year can get, don't forget to enjoy every last second with your precious students! :)</div>
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I typed up 10 surprises for my students and printed them on small pieces of paper. I rolled up the papers and shoved them inside 10 different balloons before they were inflated. I then labeled each balloon with its countdown number!</div>
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The surprises are mainly activities... class picnic, dance party, bubbles & chalk, etc. I labeled the papers with the appropriate color so we wouldn't accidentally pop a balloon announcing a popsicle party on a day I didn't bring the popsicles! [I made sure to plan out the 1st day of each week with something I wouldn't have to remember to bring or buy. I'm so not a Monday person...]</div>
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Despite the helium disappointment, the balloons were still a total HIT! My kids squealed the minute they walked in the room this morning. I hung them from the ceiling and created a balloon chandelier over our learning rug. (<i>Thanks, ceiling tiles!</i>) </div>
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They were so excited to pop the first one this afternoon. I can't wait to see their excitement as they pop each one over our last 9 days together. I'm also looking forward to the experiences we will share as a result of what's inside each balloon.</div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-12467955207520447772014-05-12T22:10:00.001-05:002014-05-12T22:11:47.687-05:00Fish Frenzy: Literacy Resources + a Rainbow Fish Freebie!The weeks leading to summer seem like the perfect time for fun, ocean-themed activities! The weeks leading to summer are also filled with testing, so I've got to keep my non-testing students <strike>quiet</strike> busy and engaged.<br />
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If you're feeling up to a little cutting and laminating, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fish-Frenzy-Ocean-Animals-Literacy-Games-1227255" target="_blank">the Fish Frenzy pack</a> contains 5 literacy games that your students will LOVE!<br />
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I <a href="http://kindersuperkids.blogspot.com/2012/04/fish-fun.html" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1109404241"></span>blogged </a><a href="http://kindersuperkids.blogspot.com/2012/04/fish-fun.html" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1109404242"></span>previously</a> about our use of <i>The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big, Big Dark</i> to learn about similes. The students wrote their own again this year, and I just have to share a few.<br />
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An ocean unit wouldn't be complete without Rainbow Fish! <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-Fish-Friendship-Writing-Activity-1234877" target="_blank">Here's a coloring and writing FREEBIE</a> that you can download in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nora-Davis" target="_blank">TPT Store</a>. </div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-39863262023179343892014-05-06T22:23:00.002-05:002014-05-06T22:23:42.183-05:00Mother's Day FREEBIE + a Double Sale!My SuperKids are busy this week creating many masterpieces for their amazing mothers! If you are looking for something special but easy, and most importantly FREE, I created this fingerprint poem with picture:<br />
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I took the photos of my students holding a bouquet of faux flowers and prompted them to give their best "I love you Mom" smiles. =)</div>
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I printed them on white cardstock and will be laminating them so they can be cherished for many, many years.</div>
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The page is <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mothers-Day-Fingerprint-Flower-Poem-1236441" target="_blank">free for download here</a> in my TPT Store. <br />
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And speaking of that TPT Store... there is currently a DOUBLE SALE happening over there in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week! TPT is offering 10% off everything and I have added another additional 20% off EVERYTHING in my shop! <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nora-Davis" target="_blank">So head on over</a> and check it out. Sale ends tomorrow night at midnight!<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-27292447212005481852014-04-26T17:37:00.003-05:002014-04-26T17:37:45.931-05:00Fraction ActionSo I really do try to avoid turning everything into a cheesy rhyme, but sometimes it's just too tempting to resist! ;-) My new <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fraction-Action-Mega-Match-Game-Printables-1196901" target="_blank">Fraction Action Mega Memory Match Game Pack</a> is the perfect fraction resource for the primary grades.<br />
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There are 372 cards playing cards in the pack ranging from one-half to eight-sixteenths. Print and use all of the cards or just ones that are appropriate for your students. The cards are organized with coordinating backgrounds by numerator and by denominator so you can decide which makes more sense for you. The backgrounds can also help children self-check when working independently.<br />
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I use the cards for a memory match game, but they could also be used for a math word wall, comparing fractions, or finding equivalent fractions!<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-73120902004605526892014-04-23T18:39:00.001-05:002014-04-23T18:39:46.018-05:00Fan FREEBIE: Little Fish, Little Fish Emergent ReaderWe are studying ocean animals this week, and I created another little emergent reader in my fave Brown Bear, Brown Bear style for stations.<br />
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Instead of putting this in my TPT Store, I decided to make it free for all of my Facebook friends! If you haven't "liked" my page yet, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindergartensuperkids" target="_blank">click here</a> or on the picture below to go visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindergartensuperkids" target="_blank">Kindergarten SuperKids on Facebook</a>! When you become a fan, you gain access to fun freebies, including this ocean animals emergent reader.<br />
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-78699086910504995972014-04-15T21:49:00.003-05:002014-04-15T21:50:41.663-05:00Little Bunny Emergent Reader & Easter Egg Measurement FREEBIE!I can't believe this short week is already halfway over! As much as I love summer, I'm ready for time to slow down. I need more time with my sweet SuperKids. We still have more to learn, and I'm definitely not looking forward to our farewell hugs on the last day. :(<br />
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I have this <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Little-Bunny-Little-Bunny-What-Do-You-See-Emergent-Reader-228934" target="_blank"><i>Little Bunny, Little Bunny, What Do You See?</i> Emergent Reader</a> in my "Making Books" literacy station this week and the kids LOVE it!<br />
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If you're looking for a fun way to incorporate an Easter or spring theme into math this week, I added this great <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Plastic-Easter-Egg-Measurement-Fun-1209043" target="_blank">Egg Measurement FREEBIE </a>to my TPT Store! </div>
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Nora Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938681539297755197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78863773601654749.post-38789308617487618542014-04-13T11:58:00.003-05:002014-04-13T11:58:28.710-05:00Lima Bean Love!Every year we "plant" lima bean seeds in baggies taped to a window. I've written about our plant activities previously (<a href="http://kindersuperkids.blogspot.com/2012/03/plants-freebies.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://kindersuperkids.blogspot.com/2012/04/more-plants.html" target="_blank">here</a>), but this year our lima bean plants grew better than ever! (Which is quite the miracle since I have what's possibly the world's blackest thumb!)<br />
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Every morning my SuperKids would rush to the window to check on the status of their lima beans. The squeals and gasps coming from my lil' scientists made me so happy. There's nothing better than watching your students delight in learning! We recorded the growth in our <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lima-Bean-Plant-Observation-Log-232072" target="_blank">lima bean observation logs</a>:<br />
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Lima beans are a super cheap and easy way to give your students hands-on learning about plant growth and seeds! <br />
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The <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lima-Bean-Plant-Observation-Log-232072" target="_blank">observation log</a> is in my TPT Store, along with a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grass-Plant-Observation-Log-232071" target="_blank">grass version</a> and two plant FREEBIES - a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-a-Plant-Labeling-Activity-225741" target="_blank">plant parts labeling activity</a> and a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lima-Bean-Dissection-Recording-Sheet-223830" target="_blank">seed dissection recording page</a>.<br />
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I hope your own SuperKids are having as much fun learning about plans as mine are!<br />
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