tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85197039830273996692024-02-18T20:40:34.007-08:00Classroom CupcakesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16548156232435042725noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519703983027399669.post-16987917380817497402015-07-12T21:30:00.001-07:002015-07-12T21:40:53.823-07:00Welcome!<div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the newly designed and refreshed Classroom Cupcakes blog! I am grateful to my hubby for creating this adorable blog and putting up with my nitpicking over little details. To kick of the *new* Classroom Cupcakes I am having a giveaway where 5 of you can win any item from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Cupcakes" target="_blank">my TpT store</a>! Keep reading for more details. :)</div>
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I've tried blogging before. I've always had problems keeping up with it. However, now that I'm in my 6th year of teaching {6 years!!! Where did the time go?!} I feel I have better time management and would love to blog more! My goal is to share what I'm doing in my classroom to help my littles learn and grow, and listen what you all have to say and share as well! I love collaborating with others and piggy backing ideas to create amazing lessons.</div>
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Since it's summer, I decided I would take part in an online professional development offered through my district. Most of it was straight forward but there were plenty of videos from <a href="https://www.teachingchannel.org/" target="_blank">The Teaching Channel</a> integrated into the PD that I found insightful and I don't know about you but I love to see lessons from other classrooms. I am including a few of my favorites. Take some time and watch them. :)</div>
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I am so happy you took the time to visit my blog! Here is the information for the giveaway. There are three requirements: visit my Facebook page{and hopefully click that little 'like' button!}, follow my blog, and leave a comment that tells me what you are most excited about for the upcoming school year!</div>
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I am most excited to meet eighteen new smiling faces and do my darndest to mold them into young critical thinkers!</div>
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It has been awhile since I've posted - and for good reason!</div>
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Last week was the week before Christmas break, and there was a lot to do! The best part, by far, was First Grade's 3rd Annual Grinch Day! </div>
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{I'm second from the left...and please ignore how unpretty our campus is. We are S.O. overdue for a new building.}</div>
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Here are the activities we did:</div>
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Read aloud</div>
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Green Grinch Juice {very similar to Jitter Juice}</div>
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Noun sort</div>
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Math facts {using a circle map}</div>
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Bookmarks with a quote from the book</div>
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I was the read aloud teacher. By the end of the day I was reciting the book by heart!</div>
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I also teamed up with <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Blogger Exchange</a> to be a part of their <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly Bloggy Christmas</a>. I am partners with Katie from <a href="http://abasketfullofapples.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Basket Full of Apples,</a> meaning she and I are exchanging gifts. Here is what I sent her. </div>
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This is a delightful organizational binder, folder, and calendar inserts. I wanted to get one for myself, too! I hope she likes it!</div>
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I also hosted a giveaway as part of <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly Bloggy Christmas</a>. <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/2012/12/giveaway-6_17.html" target="_blank">My giveaway</a> was a wonderful set of Sharpies! Yet again, I wanted a set for myself!</div>
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The winner was Jen from <a href="http://www.jenskinderkids.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jen's Kinder Kids</a>! I hope you enjoy them as much as I would!</div>
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On top of running around last week like a mad woman to make sure I have everything done before the winter break - I am cat sitting for my boyfriend.</div>
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This cuties name is Darwin. It sure has been interesting having him around. I have two decent size dogs - 65 lbs. and 60 lbs. They won't even look at Darwin!</div>
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This is my "little" girl, Dora, begging me to move the cat, ha ha. She has not been a happy camper this week! One more week, Dora. Hang in there!</div>
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Now that school is out, I am doing some remodeling in my bedroom. I probably won't have time to blog again until next week.</div>
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I wish you all a safe and happy holiday!</div>
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Boy has it been a hectic few weeks! I have been so preoccupied that I have neglected my poor little blog. </div>
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So, I have this young man in my class. Let's call him T. He comes to school hyper and angry {quite a toxic mix}. He has been my challenge all school year. Mom's phone numbers do not work and his siblings are just as challenging. I was seriously ready to bang my head against the wall. I had no idea what to do to get T to stop being so angry so he can focus on learning. {It is no surprise that he is severely below grade level.} </div>
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I am sharing all that with you because T has made some major improvements in his behavior over the last week! He is doing his work without redirection and smiles at appropriate situations! {He used to smile when he or another student would get in trouble.} I am celebrating a small victory. I just hope he keeps making progress!</div>
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<b>**Update - My Grinch unit was deactivated due to copyright issues. Sad face!!! But the freebie is still available!! {For now...}</b></div>
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Subject change: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-Grinchy-Holidays-A-Grinch-Themed-Literacy-Pack" target="_blank">My Grinch unit is done</a>! I am so happy with this pack. </div>
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The title page could be a little more creative but I seem to be lacking creativity lately. This pack is full of literacy activities including alphabetical order, thinking maps, writing prompts, and craftivities. You can get your copy <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-Grinchy-Holidays-A-Grinch-Themed-Literacy-Pack" target="_blank">here</a>! ...and because I love all of you who visit my blog - you can download the alphabetical order portion for free <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4IuXQ_L7r0gc1Y0amQzaThzN3c" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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Subject change again: My math grant materials FINALLY arrived! You can imagine how excited I was when I had these boxes waiting for me in the office!</div>
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I ripped into those boxes like a child on Christmas morning. Check out my goodies! I was awarded $380 to spend on math materials. I can't wait to share these with my students!</div>
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That is all I have for right now. I am going to make an effort to post more often! Before I go, check out <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Blogger Exchange</a>. They are having constant giveaways. I am participating in their giveaway. My guest post will appear on December 17th. Stop by to check out my giveaway - trust me, all teacher's would want it!</div>
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Is it awful that I'm dreading going back to work on Monday? I love what I do - and I <i><u><b>LOVE</b></u></i> my students {even the difficult ones}, but when the break is over administration will be doing informal evaluations with the support staff {training purposes for the support staff} which means I will have roughly 6 people watching my every move. I know I'm a good teacher, but having 6 pairs of eyes watching my every move is a bit intimidating! </div>
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On a much lighter note, Kelly from <a href="http://thirstyfirsties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thirsy Firsties</a> {go check out her blog!} nominated me for the Leibster Award!</div>
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The Leibster Award is given by bloggers to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It is to show new bloggers that they are appreciated and to help spread the word about new blogs.</div>
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*No tag back {but please leave me a comment on this post with the URL to your Leibster post so I can learn more about you!} </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">11 random things about me:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1} I have a passion for animals - especially dogs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2} I have an older brother - we were born 2 years and 1 day apart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3} My boyfriend's name is Tim. We have been dating for 4 months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4} I want to have 4 children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5} Regular cola is my cryptonite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6} If/when I do get married, my wedding dress will be pink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7} I love post-its!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8} If I had an endless amount of money, I would open no-kill shelters EVERYWHERE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">9} I love my job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10} I used to be a World of Warcraft addict.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">11} I dislike how many times I have used the word "I".</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1} What's your favorite thing about blogging?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sharing experiences and resources from the classroom has got to be the most rewarding!<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">2} What's your favorite blog?</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://the-learningtree.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Learning Tree</a> - I work with Kimberly. She inspires me more than she could ever know. She's made me a better teacher, and she's the reason I'm blogging!<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">3} How long have you been teaching?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am currently in my third year teaching.<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">4} What is your favorite vacation spot?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My <i><u>entire</u></i> family goes to Englewood, Florida every year. It's tradition - and I love it.<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">5} What is your favorite thing to cook?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything that comes in a box with directions!<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">6} What is your favorite store?</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Dollar Tree by far! They always have something I can use!<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">7} What was been your best TPT purchase?</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hmm..this is a hard one. I guess it would be Deanna Jump's guided reading packet.<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">8} Coke or Pepsi?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When given a choice I'd choose coke - but they really do taste the same to me.<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">9} What's your favorite Christmas movie?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone.<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">10} What's your favorite TV show?</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Glee! {Yes, I'm a gleek. Proud of it!!}<br /><span style="color: #e06666;">11} What's been the hardest thing about blogging?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gaining followers has been the hardest....and finding time to check out other blogs to network. I'm busier than I'd like to be! </span>
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I have SO been enjoying my time off. Hopefully you are all home relaxing and getting ready for the Cyber Monday {and Tuesday!} Teachers Pay Teachers sale that most everybody in blog world is participating in. I will also have<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Cupcakes" target="_blank"> all my items</a> on sale for 20% off + 10% off your entire order {from TpT}!</div>
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Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I can't seem to find time to fit in all of the fun and wonderful activities I've found in blog world! How in the world do you find time to fit it all in?!</div>
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This little guy was found wandering our main hallway. I was DYING to take him home, but it just wasn't possible. I am so happy that a fellow first grade teacher took him home and is planning on keeping him. She has already named him "Troy". </div>
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This sweet girl was found in our parking lot, excitingly bouncing from teacher to teacher as we arrived. A colleague is planning on taking her to the vet to check for a chip. If she does not have one, that teacher will adopt her! {She answers to "Princess" - and now she will be treated like one!}</div>
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Both dogs were neglected - both very skinny. "Princess" has skin issues. I am so thankful to have colleagues that share the same passion that I do for animals. There was no way I was going to let either one of those dogs go with animal control - even if I had to take them until I found them a home.</div>
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My family was gathered for a leisurely summer barbecue when the discussion arose about a celebrity who earned an excessive amount of money. I’ve forgotten if it was a sports figure or an actor. In today’s society, it doesn’t seem to matter. The major criteria for receiving mega dollars seem to be determined by how much the audience will pay to watch the performer achieve.</div>
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I remembered my three children watching me spend many nights and weekends planning for my class. I remembered how they intently listened to my frustrations concerning materials, procedures and the amount of responsibility that seemed to endlessly be thrust into the laps of classroom teachers. I remembered how they eagerly awaited to hear stories of my classroom children: those funny ones; those when the children had successfully achieved; and those when I shared my grave concerns about my students.</div>
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I remembered when it came time for each of my own children to choose a profession. How I waited to hear if any had plans to follow Mom into teaching. Long deliberations held no mention of anyone becoming a teacher. I sadly realized it was not even going to be a consideration. Their body language seemed to say, “Why would I choose teaching?”</div>
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Dessert was being served, and everyone was still engrossed in the discussion of the enormous salary of one individual, when the phone rang. My husband handed the phone to me, saying, “They’re looking for Bonnie Block.” Then he resumed eating his favorite dessert.</div>
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“Hello, this is Bonnie Block,” I said, debating whether I should have even answered the phone during the family meal.</div>
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“Is this the Bonnie Block who used to teach kindergarten?”</div>
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“Yes!” I exclaimed with a lump in my throat. It seemed like forever as I waited anxiously to hear what the caller would say next.</div>
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“I am Danielle—Danielle Russ. I was in your kindergarten class.”</div>
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“Yes,” I uttered softly as I remembered that darling, wonderful child.</div>
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“Well, I am graduating from high school this year, and I have been trying to find you. I wanted you to know what a difference you made in my life.”</div>
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She proceeded to give details of how I made that difference. My influence on her wasn’t limited to kindergarten but remained a strong motivating force when she needed a coach to help her meet a challenge. “I pictured you praising and encouraging me all the way.”</div>
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Thank you everyone who participated in my giveaway and followed my blog as I hurdle myself into the blogging community! It is now time to announce the winners! {Sorry for the delay, yesterday was boyfriend day. :) }</div>
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I wanted to create this post yesterday, but silly me left my phone {my make shift camera} sitting on my desk! So, I'm a day late. {Early p.s. - don't forget to register for my <a href="http://classroom-cupcakes.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaway" target="_blank">giveaway</a>!}</div>
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We started the day with a read aloud of three informational texts on bats. I was stunned by how my firsties were fascinated! I am discovering that my littles love non-fiction - it's just hard for them to read on their own right now.</div>
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After reading and learning about bats, they wrote two things they learned. They did such a great job - I was extremely proud!</div>
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This young lady wrote "Thay use ecollcason. Bas ary wm blude." {Translation: They use echolocation. Bats are warm blooded.} I don't know about you, but there's something endearing about phonetic spelling!</div>
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After they finished writing and coloring their bat picture, we created bats! Here are some of the finished products.</div>
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My kiddos did such a great job! {The writing prompt paper and the bat template were a wonderful <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/going-batty-free-craftivity" target="_blank">freebie from A Cupcake for the Teacher</a>.}</div>
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After lunch, computer lab, and specials, we got back to the classroom for some more Halloween fun. We had been learning how to use addition to help subtract - so I decided we would use <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Yum-Candy-Corn-Fact-Families" target="_blank">Primary Graffiti's's Candy Corn Fact Family</a> packet! I only used the recording sheet - I gave them all candy corn and they used a ten frame to create their fact families.</div>
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Of course they got to eat the candy corn after we finished! {I noticed one of my little ladies was missing the white tips off of all of her candy corn...hmmm....}</div>
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Alas, it was Wednesday which means we had early dismissal. I wanted to use <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Safety-Mini-Book" target="_blank">Miss Kindergarten's Halloween Safety Book</a>. I ended up reading it to the class and sending it home with the students to complete since we ran out of time. Boo. :(</div>
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Of course the day ended with way too much sugar and hyperactiveness as the kiddos got more and more excited about what was still to come in the evening.</div>
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There are many times that we receive students with a label, and because that student has a label many things are assumed - from behavior, to academics, to home life. The video below is one my favorite viral videos of all time. It is a reminder to me that children {or anyone for that matter} might come to me with labels, or they might be hard to figure out - but it takes an open mind and an open heart to unlock the full potential in our students and see who they truly are.</div>
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Yes, I know Susan Boyle is far from a child - but the whole audience {judges included} wrote her off before she even opened her mouth to sing due to her appearance and quirky personality. I feel this happens to our students more often than it should. Her audition for Britain's Got Talent has taught me that I need to give my students chances instead of assume what they are capable of. </div>
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Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://classroom-cupcakes.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-and-freebie.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a>. A $25 Lakeshore gift card and one item of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kimberly-Santana" target="_blank">The Learning Tree's TpT store</a> are up for grabs!</div>
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Ever have one of those days when it seems nothing can go right? I've had about three of those in a row. So, as a pick-me-up, I decided it was time to finally get my blog launched!</div>
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The first prize is a $25 gift card to <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/" target="_blank">Lakeshore Learning</a>. C'mon, who doesn't love Lakeshore?!</div>
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All you have to do is follow the directions at the end of this post - follow my blog and her TpT store! Winners will be announced Saturday, November 3, 2012.</div>
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In my first post, I gave a tour of my humble classroom. I made question word posters to post above my Question/Concept board that match my classroom theme - polka dots! I think it's quite evident that I also L.O.V.E. pink. ;) Click the picture to download and enjoy!</div>
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Welcome to Miss Chaney's classroom! I am very fortunate to have moved into a larger room this school year. Last year I was in a much smaller module. I absolutely L.O.V.E. the amount of space I have. Take a look!</div>
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This is the view from the front door.</div>
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This the view from the front door looking right.</div>
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This is the back of the room - classroom library, schedule, mailboxes, and Fountas and Pinnell levels.</div>
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Closer view of the classroom library and my storage cabinet that doubles as a display for my Fountas and Pinnell levels and schedule.<br />
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Front right corner, looking caddy corner towards the back. You can vaguely see my teacher desk, classroom library in the back of the room, and writing center.</div>
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Front left corner, looking caddy corner to the back (opposite of above). You can see my lovely pink word wall, my teacher table, and the front door.</div>
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Middle of the room looking backwards.</div>
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Middle of the room looking towards the front door.</div>
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I {heart} my kidney table!</div>
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My bright pink <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Word-Wall-and-Frys-Sight-Words" target="_blank">word wall</a> is one of my favorite parts of my room. C'mon, who doesn't love pink?? </div>
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Science bulletin board and academic vocabulary (green part).</div>
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I bought that cubby unit off of Craigslist for $25 and the inside storage bins from Target for $2.50. It is my favorite storage piece!</div>
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I spy with my little eye...a vacuum cleaner!</div>
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Back of the room looking towards the front.</div>
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You may have noticed these babies in some of the photos. These are my students' book boxes. Students choose 3 books out of the classroom library after they finish writing down their homework in the morning. They keep these books for the entire day, that way I don't have to worry about children clobbering each other in the classroom library throughout the day. This is one of the best things I've done for classroom management.<br />
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That's my wonderful, colorful room! It is my home away from home...sadly, I spend more time there than anywhere else. The bright pink word wall makes it worth it. ;)</div>
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