tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20188313439585847302024-03-13T12:16:27.179-07:00It's Elementary, My Dear Students!It's Elementary!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08587743147211146240noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018831343958584730.post-2176348713922497162016-07-01T15:23:00.000-07:002016-07-01T15:23:32.624-07:00Money, Money, Money...<br />
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“Money, Money, Money! Some people got to have it.
Some people really need it.
Money, money, money...” This is a great song by the O’Jay’s. When I
initially started this blog, I had only money dreams in mind. Who doesn’t like money? I do.
We base our decisions and future plans with money in mind. I don’t think that’s a bad thing unless it’s
getting in the way. It was getting in
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I was first drawn to Teachers Pay Teachers (Tpt), an open
online store where teachers sell their teaching materials to other teachers as
a buyer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt good to shop, find what
I needed, and put money in to other teacher’s pockets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This led to my goal of possibly pursuing this
money venture.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I noticed that most sellers on Tpt have a blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While reaching out to some of them through
private messaging, they all gave the same advice: having a blog will promote
your packets and bring up your sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here’s the problem:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had no
packets to sell.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had the pleasure of attending a Writer’s Symposium hosted
by New Mexico National Boards (being a NBCT has it perks!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This easily had been the best Professional
Development I have ever attended!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish
our school district would focus on our teaching passions and deliver
professional development accordingly, but that’s another blog entry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While acquiring much needed knowledge on how to write and
collaborate with other like-minded, intelligent colleagues, I had my Oprah “a-ha!”
moment!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had the “introduce yourself
to your neighbor you don’t know opening” activity. While meeting my new friend,
I noted that I had started a blog website two years ago and had only published
a few pieces!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This intelligent and kind new teacher friend immediately
exclaimed how cool it was to have a blog but wanted to know why I have just a few entries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After shrugging my shoulders,
he exclaimed: “You are a baby blogger!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was the real moment of self realization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really don’t have packets to sell on Tpt,
but I do have a lot to say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take the
money out of this entire situation and it becomes so much more ideal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I still like money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
like the money song, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You wanna do
things, do things, do things, good things with it...”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The money might come some day. I do not have
packets to sell. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I simply want to
write.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always enjoyed
writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want opinions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to interact!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to collaborate!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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What’s your dream!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tell me what is inspiring, irking, irritating, excting you about your
teaching world these days?!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s talk!<o:p></o:p></div>
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It's Elementary!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08587743147211146240noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018831343958584730.post-17356785036554872362015-05-08T19:34:00.001-07:002015-05-08T19:35:43.783-07:00Speak<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">I love to write. I love to
read. I love to read blogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Why haven't I posted on this </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">cute little<span style="color: black;"> blog?!? <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">I push my students to write...and
write...and write every single day. My students open our entire day with
writing. They write about themselves, their friends, and family. Then
they write about what they read. They write about science topics, our current
social studies focus…they even write about Math for Pete's sake!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Why should I require so much
writing of my students, and yet I can't get myself to write on this simple and
fun little blog? I love to read other blogs. I respond to many of
them with comments. If I’m willing to write on other blog sites; what
about my own?!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">It came to me one day, while I
was brainstorming about a new “Show and Tell” topic for my first graders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While pondering ideas, thoughts,
assessment types and even more thoughts, it came to me…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Writing forces me to speak!
It forces me to open up. It's a huge risk, actually. What is writing,
after all, but our thoughts on paper that we don't say out loud? When I was in
school, there was a lot of writing and reading. There was very little
speaking. Most (if not all) of my teachers liked it quiet. I hardly
ever spoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I came to this
conclusion, I was absolutely in awe of how much my first grade students take
risks on a daily basis!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Once we're able to think outside
of our own little bubbles, it's so much simpler to observe and learn from
others. I began to notice little things that held a huge amount of significance.
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">1. There are very few
speakers and quite a few listeners.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">2. My students are placed
in tables of 4 to 5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One thing
that becomes evident year after year is their love of talking, and talking, and
talking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no one was listening!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Everyone seemed to have
something important to say, but once a listener finally took the bold action to
say in response, their statement was always powerful and meaningful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, if listening leads to meaningful
speaking, how can I best encourage my students to do both.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">This was an exciting epiphany for
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also reminded me of one of
my entries from my National Boards. I am very proud to be a
"NBCT!" One of my most proud career moments was when I passed my
National Boards. My state highly values teachers that are certified.
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">I didn't pass the first attempt. I
failed the Speaking/Writing component. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, and despite my best efforts, I didn’t pass the
Speaking/Writing component the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">The rubric read: "instruction may be inappropriate and fail
to help student(s) progress as listeners, viewers, and speakers." I
remember being appalled. Of course I knew how to get students to speak
and listen. I had been teaching for ten or more years by then. After sleepless
nights, tears, and riding the pity-train for a few weeks, I finally decided to
put my “big-girl pants” on. I rolled up my sleeves up and made myself
watch the video again.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Wow. I clearly did not know
what it meant for students to have meaningful speaking opportunities. I
sheepishly noted how I did most of the talking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feelings of being appalled turned to self-discovery and
growth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It led to the creation of the
“Special Speaker” packet that my students and their families equally
enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After creating my packet,
distributing it, assigning monthly topics, assessing, and receiving feedback
from families, I began to tweak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
changed things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I edited “Letters
to Home” and asked for student and parent input.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Here it is in final version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My very first Special Speaker
packet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you enjoy it as
much as my students and I enjoyed it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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It's Elementary!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08587743147211146240noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018831343958584730.post-900804693438535242013-12-06T21:43:00.000-08:002013-12-06T21:43:20.285-08:00Better now...than NEVER (My Story Buckets)Hello Dear Teachers in Blog World!<br />
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Wow! I have had a contentious year to say the least. Our district is imposing a new evaluation system as part of a new reform...UGH! It has been stressful and demoralizing. <br />
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My students are amazing (as always); my student's parents have been responsive and supportive...but my allowing our Public State Education Department's (PED) ridiculous demands to give me so much stress has been OVERWHELMING! I'm still trying to figure out if all the cause of this stress is due to local demand (Principal) or if PED is really trying to "give it to us!"<br />
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Well, that's my reason for being so behind on my publishing. Michelle made this amazing blog design and I'm happy that I finally get to use it for my stress relief. Please stay tuned for my next "Snooping Around" blog titled, "3's Please?!?" I would love to reach out to all of you and hear if you're experiencing the same type of demoralizing demands that my state department has imposed in regards to Teacher Evaluations.<br />
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Anyhow, the silver lining is that I was recently asked to present at a local National Board Conference. I was asked to engage teachers in what I wrote about for one of the portfolios. This is what teaching is all about: fun and inventive strategies that help our ever-changing children's learning styles to succeed in reading!<br />
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I decided to focus for both this blog and my presentation on one of my favorites: "The Story Bucket!"<br />
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decoding:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Story Bucket!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter what type of learner a child
might be, young children will enjoy utilizing a Story Bucket with story element
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<span style="font-size: 21px;">This single bucket (a converted oatmeal box) was converted into a Story Element re-tell tool. After reading a story in a whole group or small group setting, children use the sticks by pulling them one at a time to cite the main ideas of a story (Common Core Standard R.L.1.3 for First Grade). The following re-tell wands (sticks) to represent the main elements are are in this bucket: Setting, Characters, Beginning, Middle and End. I have found immense success. Here are some artifacts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21px;"> I am especially proud of these pics. These are my "struggling students." Each student has a Kinesthetic Learning Style. As you all know, this learning style is perceived as a difficult learner but in fact, are quite able and intelligent students. The idea that they can grab sticks after reading a story is compelling and engaging for them:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 21px;">Since writing about my success for my "Comprehension" entry for my National Board Certification Portfolio, I have since added new wands to our Story Bucket! </span><span style="font-size: 21px;">I am currently working on a packet in connection with this bucket for my TPT Store (finally). Due to the immense market on Teacher's Pay Teachers, I am doing whatever I can to make it "TPT-worthy."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21px;">Finally, I would like to close with pics of the buckets that I made for my grade-level friends. They are amazing. This is the least I could do for all of their ideas and support:</span></div>
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It's Elementary!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08587743147211146240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018831343958584730.post-2832004215566831632013-08-04T17:34:00.001-07:002013-08-04T17:34:37.063-07:00Hello Wonderful Teachers and Friends!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I would love to take this time to introduce myself (why am I so nervous?!?). My name is Deborah. I have a wonderful husband. We have been married 18 years. I have three perfect children and two furry children. I am going on my 14th year of teaching. I have taught Kindergarten, First, Second, many combo classes and am currently teaching First grade.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wanted to take this time to thank so many of you for the warm welcome to the blogging community. I am excited to begin my blogging adventures! I plan to open this school year with lots of blogging and sharing. I am happy to accept advice anyone could offer. I am quite humbled and very thankful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, I would like to close this introduction with HUGE gratitude to Michelle! She is truly a genius and I love my custom blog design! WHOO HOO 3 am!!!!!</span></div>
It's Elementary!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08587743147211146240noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018831343958584730.post-9854468489282113762013-08-02T21:05:00.002-07:002013-08-02T21:27:00.134-07:00A Very First Test PostThank you, Deborah, for giving me the honor of creating a custom blog design just for you!!<br />
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