tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699414816844719532024-02-19T11:16:51.314-05:00Miss. Whimsy'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-57867265556461176822014-09-03T17:50:00.002-04:002014-09-03T17:50:38.205-04:00Pumpkin "I See" Counting Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Looking for the perfect little<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-I-See-Counting-Book-1428233" target="_blank"> pumpkin counting book</a>? Look no further! </div>
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The books are easy to print off and don't use too much color ink. I made this book because I not only wanted to incorporate counting but the sight words "I" and "See."</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-35415237354087370922014-08-18T05:00:00.000-04:002014-08-25T07:26:16.076-04:00The Purple BoxMeet fellow TpT'er Stephanie Higgins of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Purple-Box" target="_blank">The Purple Box</a>! Stephanie recently opened her store and already has loads of elementary teaching resources in both French and English! Check out her free <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Colour-Charts-Visual-Aids-for-FSL-Classroom-1392847" target="_blank">colour charts</a>! I love how simple and easy to read each chart is. Great for new learners!<br />
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How cute are those color shoes?? I'm also a big fan of her <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-Schedule-39-labels-FRENCH-1392884" target="_blank">Visual Schedule Cards</a>. These would have looked awesome when I was in french class way back when!<br />
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Though Stephanie is new to TpT she has plans to add back to school teacher packs, seasonal theme packs, curriculum works, clip art and more within the next couple weeks! Her products will be both in French and in English. Be sure to follow her<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Purple-Box" target="_blank"> page</a> so you don't miss out! Stephanie is also participating in the teacherspayteachers one day <b>Back to School Sale </b>happening this Wednesday, <b>August 20</b>!! Don't miss it!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-58752749603942505102014-07-31T18:35:00.000-04:002014-07-31T18:35:21.527-04:00Puzzle StorageI have a couple puzzles that the kids have a difficult time closing properly. They end up jamming it shut and bending the cardboard flaps. So, I decided to use these Target Sterlite containers instead! Easy to open and easy to see what's inside. I also took a picture of the back of the box and taped it to the top so that kids could use it as a reference in putting the puzzle together. Easy peasy!<br /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-18863891977212017172014-02-13T09:37:00.000-05:002014-02-13T09:37:00.070-05:00What's in My Teaching Bag? Winter EditionI try to keep it minimal. I'm currently working as a SpEd para professional so I don't need to carry around lesson plans or papers to grade. I carry the same stuff around that I would to the mall or errand that I do to work. Once I get back in the classroom as a teacher I will edit and add to my bag as necessary. Until then, here are the details:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside I have a pair of gloves, my wallet, a mini cosmetic bag, trail mix, Clif bar, tinted lip balm, fruit strips, Kleenex and sunglasses. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mini cosmetic bag holds a pen, hand sanitizer, Advil, lip butter, cough drops, Nivea hand cream and a Crystal Essence deodorant wipe. Just in case!</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-5053775822254795612014-01-22T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-22T05:00:00.372-05:00A Year Ago Today<div style="text-align: center;">
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I just figured out how to delete useless apps like NewsStand, Stocks, Game Center, etc.! All those apps that I don't use and thought I had to keep. Check out this<b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQobt44TePM">link</a></b> to see how to do it. It's really as simple as going to a website which allows an X to appear on your apps and clicking on it.<br />
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Future reference, once you download a Software update all those apps you deleted will return and you will have to go through the process again. Be prepared and save the website to your phone's home screen.<br />
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Anyone else feel accomplished after de-cluttering your iPhone apps? :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-19662903848323378762013-09-12T07:13:00.001-04:002013-09-12T07:13:57.670-04:00What's New in the Life of Miss. Whimsy?Well, school started a little over two weeks ago and I have been busy adapting to a new schedule. I have taken on the job of Special Education Para Professional and schedules have been changing incessantly! Talk about kids needing structure and routine- I need it too! But with classroom teachers, special educators, and therapists needing scheduling time it will take another week or so to get everyone's schedules in order. I look forward to that day!<br />
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Other than that, I have been enjoying getting to know my students though it has been a challenge beginning instruction right away. Is it just me or can't we give young kids a few days to acclimate them back into the routine of school? Why slam them with so much instruction the first week? Change is hard! I think in my ideal world we would be able to take our time teaching students the routines of school and then slowly adding in more academic instruction time. Keyword being: <i>slowly</i>. But, that's just me.<br />
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I know that this job will prove to be a great and always needed learning experience for me as I wait for a classroom of my own. However, I can't pretend that I am not still hopeful that something could open up for me as I work. I have been looking in Virginia (I currently live/work in CT) because my sister and boyfriend live in the area. It seems like jobs are scarce there as well though. Or maybe it's because I am applying late in the game?<br />
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Where on earth did the summer go? Nevermind. Time to gear up with a<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quotes-for-Kids-Classroom-Decor-Signs-483856"> TpT</a> sale. Everything in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-Whimsy">store</a> is 20% off starting August 18 and you can get an additional discount by using the promo code: BTS13</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-41619926025799458072013-08-12T08:15:00.004-04:002021-07-17T18:23:07.334-04:00Quick DIY: Crystal Light Containers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">
Anyone ever play the game Kaboom? I use it with prekinders to practice their ABCs but you can use this game with math facts, number sense, etc. I took 26 popsicle sticks and wrote letters A-Z in both upper and lower case on each one. Then I grabbed two more popsicle sticks and wrote Kaboom on each. </span></div>
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The container I used is an empty Crystal Light Container. I printed a label, laminated it, and done! Easy peasy!</span></div>
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To play: Kids sit in a circle, close their eyes and choose one stick. If they get a letter they would say the letter and if said correctly, they keep it. If they get Kaboom! they have to yell Kaboom and jump up! </span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-46036468378175284762013-07-24T20:52:00.002-04:002013-07-24T20:52:31.764-04:00Here's to a Happy New School YearAs the summer progresses one pressing thought has been weighing on my mind: <i>where will I teach?</i><br />
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Looking for a job as a teacher in our current economy has been a frustrating and intensely heart breaking experience. I long to have my own classroom and students that I can call my own for an entire school year. I long to build relationships with my students and co-workers. I desire a permanent home so that my students, past and present, can always find me. With all my hopes and dreams, teaching has always been my number one.<br />
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I pray that my challenges in the past will soon be rewarded. I pray that I can finally educate, inspire, and love a classroom full of students from this coming school year and every subsequent school year.<br />
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Best wishes for all my fellow educators. And may good things come to those who have waited..and waited...and waited.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-89766529056999270482013-07-01T17:55:00.001-04:002013-07-01T17:55:17.712-04:00First Day of Summer School!With a boy-dominated rising-kindergarten literacy class I am happy to say that I made it alive! I've got a rambunctious group this year but I have a balance of outgoing and introverted personalities so I think I'll be OK.<br />
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I always try to be extra cautious and structured on the first day of summer school. I realize that the first impression, activity, smile, ect. make a BIG deal with little ones. I also wanted to make sure that I took what I learned from last year (since I'm teaching the same class) and improve. Here's what I changed:<br />
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<li><b>Morning GAME </b>during circle time. We play this game called Alphabet Mix-Up with these circle ABC mats I purchased at Lakeshore last year. They and especially <i>I</i> like this game because it gives them an opportunity move around while learning their letters and sounds. Win-Win! I have other games planned to mix things up later in the summer too.</li>
<li>The room changed quite a bit from last year though I am in the same classroom. For one, I borrowed a couch from the staff lounge and used it as a reading nook. The kids adored it last summer. I was unable to use it this year (partly because it wasn't in its usual spot) but I borrowed some <b>small circular tables to place books</b> on and use around a small rug. I think it gives the room a more homey feel despite the age of the rug! I miss the couch but for now having cute tables will have to do. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-32557286391528410992013-06-01T17:21:00.000-04:002013-06-01T17:21:06.388-04:00Ending the School YearOnly 3 weeks left of school! I can't believe it. I am so excited to start summer school but I will definitely miss the students I work with now. Field day was on Friday and was a big success. I was worried about the 90 degree heat and the kids (and also my skin) but everything worked out well (except for a little sunburn on my chest and arms). I loved playing cheerleader on the sidelines and helping kids who didn't understand the rules of each station. I was especially proud of my student who has autism who was afraid of going down the water slide and ended up going down <b>twice</b>! All by himself! Apparently, last year he would not go down without his aide but with a <i>little</i> nudge he did fabulous.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-84761463775520372922013-05-12T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-12T06:00:00.609-04:00Life as a New Kids Yoga TeacherI started teaching family yoga classes in January of this year. I am really enjoying it and feel like I am putting my kids yoga teacher training and elementary school teaching to good use! I like teaching with families because it is a great bonding experience for parents and their kids. I also like that I can teach more because I have parents to help out with partner poses or to just give extra 1-1 attention to the kids.<br />
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One of my seriously positive moments happened recently when I had a 7 year old along with her mother who suffer from scoliosis. I was really excited because I have it too! And the 3 of us have or have had to wear a back brace. I have alleviated so much back pain from simply attending yoga classes that I am excited to share the journey with this mother-daughter. I can't wait to see how yoga shapes their lives for the better. :)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-67560804744990727082013-04-29T20:00:00.000-04:002013-04-29T20:00:07.683-04:00Where the Heck is My Job?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I <s>chose </s>was forced to become an adult I had this
idea in my head that upon graduation I would fall into a beautiful serious
relationship, start teaching kindergarten (or 1<sup>st</sup> grade, I’m not
picky) and then, when we were both financially stable and madly in love, get
engaged and start planning our
wedding. Fast forward 3 years and I’m struggling to pay off my car loan, living
at home, buried in job apps, on an
anti-depressant and struggling to find my identity in this world. Eh.</div>
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I’ve counted my blessings, I am lucky to have supportive
parents who will let me live with them and yada yada yada. But, don’t I get at least
something that is supposed to happen in my 20’s? Ok the economy sucks I can’t
have my dream job- give me a great guy. Or give me a great income. I’m not that
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I didn’t think that becoming a teacher would be this
difficult. I got a good education, lots of experience working and volunteering
with kids, great reviews from my co-workers and supervisors…I just always
thought that getting a teaching job would be easier than say being a doctor despite the economy. Or
a lawyer or some other job that ends up paying a lot. My field is helping
children! Our future! Don’t you want to invest in a talented and stunning
teacher??? I’m right here! My hand is raised! Pick me! </div>
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ever after? And where the heck is my job?</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-4908914656740758512013-04-04T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-07T17:57:33.419-04:00What's in My Teaching Bag?I love to find out what everyone is carrying whether it is their teaching bag, yoga bag, or purse! I try to keep my teaching bag neat and minimal because I am prone to back pain if I don't. My teal <a href="http://www.dsw.com/handbag/kelly+.and.+katie+mott+shopper+tote?prodId=270394&cm_mmc=CSE_GPS_KellyKatieHandbagsandAccessories_270394&mr:trackingCode=DFA118DE-2E59-E211-ACC7-001B2163195C&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=30941853344&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=39352967768&adtype=pla">purse</a> is from DSW which was originally around $70, marked down to $40 and with a $10 off coupon made it $30. :)<br />
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Here are my essentials:<br />
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<li>Yes to Carrots Lip Butter</li>
<li>Tissues </li>
<li>Advil</li>
<li>Car keys (on a Caribiner for easy retrieval) </li>
<li>Oil Blotting Sheets</li>
<li>Wallet</li>
<li>Granola Bars & Crystal Light packets in a zip lock bag</li>
<li>Pen</li>
<li>iPhone (not shown)</li>
<li>White Folder for work papers</li>
<li>Sunglasses </li>
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I try to store everything vertically in my bag for easy access. I also carry an Aladdin cup for water as well as a green lunch bag. What are your teaching bag essentials? </div>
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Inspired by this <a href="http://simplemom.net/35-things-ive-learned-in-my-35-years/">post</a>. I present 25 things I have learned in <i>almost</i> 25 years.<br />
<ol>
<li>Life is a lot more complicated as we get older. </li>
<li>Relationships become more complex with age. </li>
<li>Planning never goes as planned. </li>
<li>I love chocolate. </li>
<li>Yoga is good for the body and even better for the mind. </li>
<li>I love to teach. It doesn't matter what it is I am just happy to share what I know and have learned. </li>
<li>I love being a student. I love to learn and don't want to stop. </li>
<li>Poetry is beautiful. </li>
<li>Love can be complicated but it doesn't have to be. Try to simplify it. </li>
<li>I don't know anything. </li>
<li><i>Sometimes</i> I think I know everything. </li>
<li>I desperately want to be a mother and can't wait until I am one. </li>
<li>Life is tough. </li>
<li>I hate money. </li>
<li>I want more money. </li>
<li>Hold on to good friendships. </li>
<li>Don't be afraid to cultivate new friendships. You can <i>never</i> have enough. </li>
<li>People are naturally good. Society destroys them. Try to build them back up. </li>
<li>Be good to people. All people. </li>
<li>Accept compliments. </li>
<li>Smile. As much as you can.</li>
<li>Be thankful for everything. </li>
<li>Happiness is the most important thing. </li>
<li>Listen to music <i>daily</i>. You'll be glad you did. </li>
<li>Despite the challenges in my past and the difficulty of patience I still genuinely believe that good things come to those who wait...and wait. </li>
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Wishing you all good things! What have you learned this year?<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-14571754993975214902013-03-16T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-07T17:57:54.204-04:00How To: Create a Blog Media Kit<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Media Kit is essentially your blog's resume. If you are looking to advertise on your blog having one prepared is a smart idea. Blog still new? Create an outline now and update the statistics when you are ready.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Components:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">First, keep in mind that, like a resume, Media Kit formats are subjective. Be creative but professional, clean, and concise. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Welcome:</b> Describe your blog, target audience, and a little about yourself. Why should they advertise with you?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Blog Features:</b> Do you have topics that you address weekly? Monthly features?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Statistics</b> (include Google Analytics picture):</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Page
views per month (Source: Google Analytics</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">): </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Average
page views (in the last 3 months): </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unique
visitors per month: </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Traffic
sources with number of incoming links per month.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Reader
demographics (from </span><a href="http://www.quantcast.com/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;" target="_blank" title="Quantcast">Quantcast</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Subscribers:</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">RSS:</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mailing
list:</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Google
Followers: </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Twitter
followers: </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinterest
followers: </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sponsorship Details:</b> What kind of ad spacing are you selling? What size and price? Where will the ad space be? Will you host giveaways? </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Include <i>Payment Options</i> here. PayPal or check? Do they need to pay prior to their ad's appearance?</span></li>
</ol>
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I recommend having a Tab Link titled Advertise or Sponsor with a few statistics and contact information for a complete media kit. This allows you to get a feel for anyone even remotely interested in advertising on your blog. Also, if a sponsor is hesitant, you will already have their e-mail on file and could contact them a month or two in the future once your blog grows.<br />
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Still confused? Let's chat about it in the comments.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-2140135223670958412013-03-10T19:30:00.000-04:002013-04-07T17:58:09.496-04:00Minimalist Classroom Tips & TricksA clean, organized, and green classroom is a constant process. Tackle one or two bullet points a day for 15 minutes every morning. Use your students to help you. It is their classroom too and they<i> love</i> to help. Also, don't forget about room mothers, classroom volunteers, interns and student teachers.<br />
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Student's Desks:<br />
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<li>Assign a student as a Desk Manager who, once a week, looks inside all of the students desks and chooses one as a winner. The cleanest, most organized desk wins. </li>
<li>Send home finished essays, projects, etc every 2 weeks. Consider writing down everything on the Smart or white board that needs to go home to keep clutter at a minimum. </li>
<li>Assign each student a white board to keep in their desks. For younger students they can use these to color on instead of using paper all the time. For older students, they can use these to answer questions that you project to the whole class. You can come around and check their answers or have them hold them up for a quick check of understanding. </li>
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Teacher's Desk:<br />
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<ul>
<li>This year vow to use an <b>online calender</b> to write down your lesson plans. Google Calender is great because you can access it from anywhere, your desk, home or bring a tablet to faculty meetings. </li>
<li>You know all those binders you have full of lesson plans, materials and unit plans? This summer break, scan all your resources into the computer. Separate files with folders by month and then by topic. </li>
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Bookshelf:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Ask your students what books are there favorite and what books no one has ever touched. Why haven't these books been touched? If it's because they are hidden in a corner or tucked behind classics then <b>rotate your books</b>. Any books that are ripped beyond repair should be recycled. Books that do not fit your students interests or levels <b>donate to another classroom</b>. </li>
<li>If you have limited resources consider doing a <b>book swap</b> with another classroom. Have each student choose one book for another classroom to borrow and have another classroom do the same. Two weeks later swap back. Do this every month so that kids can experience new books and are reminded of how good it feels to share. </li>
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<li>Pick up the first thing off the shelf, behind the cabinet, or hidden behind your desk. Have you used that in the past year (if you are teaching the same grade) if not, donate it to another classroom. You aren't going to use it. </li>
<li>Be <i>ruthless </i>with your sticker collection! Consider donating some to a new teacher. Same goes for books, workbooks, etc.</li>
<li>Clean or toss old glue sticks and wipe down sticky scissors. All your kids who have to wait an extra few minutes for their busses can test out markers. Donate the old markers to the art room where they can be cut apart to make watercolors. </li>
<li>Grab an empty jar, stick a post-it note on it that says broken crayons. Whenever a kid or teacher finds a broken crayon they can put it in the jar. Once it is full, have a parent make <a href="http://misswhimsys.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-recycle-crayons.html">new crayons</a> with them. </li>
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As a substitute with almost 3 years of experience I have seen it all. Here's what every substitute folder should include:<br />
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<li><b>List Students Who are Helpful</b>. Kids you would recommend I reach out to if I can't find something, or need them to run an errand. Most classes have Students of the Day but having a list of additional helpers is still important. I tend to assign numerous jobs during the day both for myself and to redirect negative behaviors. </li>
<li><b>List Students to Watch out For</b> and <b>offer suggestions to avert negative behaviors. </b></li>
<ul>
<li>Susie tends to have <i>anxiety</i> so please watch out for her/be extra sensitive.</li>
<li>Teddy is <i>rambunctious</i> and can't sit still - give him important jobs like sending him to Mrs. Lucy's room to deliver a "message" so he benefits from walks. </li>
<li>Leonard likes to answer every question- give him extra attention during transitions but remind him that we need to take turns when you ask questions.</li>
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<li><b>Have a Seating Chart</b></li>
<li><b>List reading, math, writing and work buddies. </b>Kids <strike>often</strike> <i>always</i> forget so having it written down for the sub is very helpful. </li>
<li><b>Leave Extra Assignments or Activities</b></li>
<li><b>Reward System: </b>Let us know if you have one and what it is. Do you have a compliment chain? Reward individual behavior or only for groups?</li>
<li><b>Bathroom/Drink Procedure:</b> Are they only allowed to go after lunch? Once in the morning and once in the afternoon? Only during transition times? Also, include which students to look out for who typically go repeatedly out of boredom or for actual health reasons. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941481684471953.post-3865667283806920972013-03-02T05:30:00.000-05:002013-04-07T17:59:34.224-04:00Get a Footer and Make it GoodOr a new pair of shoes. Actually, you need both. A footer, located at the very bottom or foot of your post is highly underused in teaching blogs. Too often we are so focused on our header, other graphics and the blog posts that we neglect what is a very important feature. Why? Because it is the <i>last </i>thing your readers see before clicking that X in the corner. What kind of impression do you want to leave your readers with?<br />
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<li><b>Get More Subscribers?</b> Make that link easily accessible and don't be afraid to put it in more then one place on your blog.</li>
<li><b>Stay on Your Blog Longer? </b>Include links to your popular posts, archives, or specialty posts. </li>
<li><b>Make more money?</b> Include an advertisement, link to your TeacherspayTeachers store, or link to your Etsy shop.</li>
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A footer is not just for Copyright information. As vital as that is, a footer should be used wisely based on the impression you want to make and the results you want to obtain. </div>
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I have been trying for a year and a half to find an elementary teaching job. I was unsuccessful and was forced to substitute teach during this time. Depression and anxiety found me and terrorized my well being. 3 weeks ago I decided enough was enough. I was at my breaking point. I had tried everything to make myself feel better. More than just searching for jobs, networking, and applying my brains out I tried to combat depression on my own. Hmmm doesn't work like that. I tried taking supplements (flaxseed oil and D3), journaling, writing poetry, yoga, talking to a friend, creating a food journal: I felt like I tried everything and had no other choice but to put my big girl panties on and talk to my doctor.<br />
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The irony is not lost on me because when you have depression you have no desire to eat or sleep or do anything so how the heck was I going to find motivation to seek help? Well, I found my breaking point and luckily getting help has been the biggest relief. I am now on medication and going to talk therapy and I feel like myself again. I feel better than I have in a long time. I am so thankful that I found the courage to reach out and get help. I don't no where I would be if I hadn't.<br />
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Feeling better, I decided that this year is going to be focused on putting my health and happiness first. I want to do more yoga and find a more consistent job. Subbing really drained me at the end of the day. I loved working with the kids but I did not feel like I belonged to a school or a community and that is why<b> I needed to quit.</b> Because this year I need to do anything and everything that makes me happy.<br />
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Before quitting, I spoke to my family about how I was feeling and was urged to stick it out for a few more months. At least until the end of the year. But with this new release of depression and anxiety I found the courage to make <i>my</i> own decision. I decided that I would be making my own decisions this year. This could be a huge mistake but the mistake had to be completely my own.<br />
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Prior to getting help I had begun training to be a kids yoga instructor. This brought me so much peace and solace in my life that I decided to pursue teaching yoga. I find happiness in reading books again. I am smiling again, more calm, and less anxious then ever before. Am I still struggling with money? Yes. Am I exactly where I want to be in my life? In a relationship? With a full time job? No, but I've made a great start and I'm happy. And being happy is really all I care about right now.<br />
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The <b>Popcorn</b> <b>Pose</b> is really helpful for kids who are suffering from anxiety or just have a little extra nervous energy. This pose is great to do right before a test! Start out by having the child lay down on their back. Have them curl their body in and hug their knees in tight.</div>
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When you say "pop!" they should extend their arms and legs. Curling in, and then "popping" out by extending limbs. If you are doing this with a group of kids you can go around in a circle having each child say "pop." This is a great way to build self control as well! </div>
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