Yay! I'm so excited to finally have a blog of my very own! I've been on Summer "break" for three weeks, and I cannot wait to get back into my classroom to set up and get ready for this next school year! Thus far, it has been a busy summer with my new baby girl and trying to get some school things done in between...Here is what I've done so far and what is left to do...
Done
- Made and Printed Daily 5 I-Can Charts, Stamina Graphs, and Student Icons
- Printed oodles of wonderful math resources thanks to the ladies in the Math Workstations Book Study. Hopefully soon I can contribute some things too!
- Created CAFE Chart Headings and Strategy Cards
- Printed and Laminated Classroom Jobs Pocket Chart Icons
- Read/reread several teacher books including my favorites on my shelfari
- Created a scope and sequence for Reading and Writing Workshop
- Made cute (and useful) charts and forms for Reading and Writing Conference Binders
- Submitted two Donors Choose grants
- Started a blog!
Still To Do
- Set up classroom--Fun!
- Create Writing Workshop Units for Small Moments and Pattern Books
- Organize Math materials and get new workstation activities ready for the year
- Update and print beginning of the year documents
- Learn how to blog for real:)
- Relax??
I am looking forward to trying some new things this year especially after taking a break for my maternity leave last year. I can't wait to share some of my adventures as I fully implement the CAFE assessment system into my Reading Workshop and conduct a full uninterrupted year of Writing Workshop. I can see big things in the future!
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ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting and productive start to the summer! Even while caring for a new baby girl, you've accomplished an impressive amount of preparation for the upcoming school year. From creating Daily 5 and CAFE resources to organizing conference binders, printing math materials, and developing a reading and writing workshop scope and sequence, it's clear that you're passionate about providing the best possible learning experience for your students. Submitting Donors Choose grants and launching your very own blog are also fantastic achievements that demonstrate both creativity and dedication to your profession. Although summer break is often a time to relax, your enthusiasm for teaching shines through, and all of this hard work will undoubtedly pay off when you return to the classroom and welcome a new group of students.
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