tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77419522017355681262024-03-24T00:09:49.355-07:00Live Laugh & Learn in Second GradeLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-4667627304177684062014-08-20T14:18:00.000-07:002014-08-20T14:21:27.446-07:00Let's Get Oganized!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm back again today to link of with <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2014/08/teacher-week-why-organization-free-item.html" target="_blank">Blog Hoppin'</a> for teacher week!<br />
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Today's topic: organization!<br />
I am most definitely one of those people that loves organization. I get ridiculously excited over storage bins & labels - weird, I know! I am a true believer that organization in the classroom absolutely makes the school day run smooth. </div>
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Here are a few of my tried and true tips for classroom organization.</div>
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I try to prep by unit. I look at the unit as a whole, gather my supplies, and make my copies. Then all of it gets stored in these bins in order of when they'll be used. This way I just grab from the top when it's time for that lesson and we're good to go. </div>
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My students all share supplies. Each group has a table bucket (or two) that holds pencils, erasers, and small ziplock containers filled with crayons. The buckets make it so convenient for having everything they need right there. The ziplock containers were a new addition this past year and I loved them! Each container holds a 24 pack of crayons that two students can easily share. The containers were durable, lasting the whole year (if only the crayons would too!) I have students collect the pencils from their table at the end of each day and sharpen them so they are ready to go for the following day. We also share scissors, glue, and markers, but I tend to prefer to keep those away from the tables until we actually need to use them, you know, less of a distraction. But the necessities, always kept at a fingers reach away.</div>
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I have these small galvanized buckets placed all over my room. (They're actually from my wedding 4 years ago - I just modge podged chevron paper on them.) I use these for corralling my daily supplies. This bucket holds my Mr. Sketch markers for making charts. I have two on my desk filled with pens and markers for notes and grading. I have another near my white board to hold dry erase markers. They're all strategically placed near where I would use them so when the time comes I'm not scrambling to find what I need.<br />
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So there you go, 3 things that keep my everyday classroom running smooth!</div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-2936892376272679412014-08-19T17:31:00.000-07:002014-08-19T17:31:02.926-07:00Where I Teach<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday!</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2014/08/teacher-week-my-classroom-digs.html" target="_blank">Blog Hoppin'</a> for teacher week!</div>
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I just headed into school for the first time yesterday. Teachers start back next week and our kiddos join us after labor day, so I still have some time to get my room in order. As you can see, I still have lots to do...</div>
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I'm moving rooms this year so a lot of organizing is in my near future.</div>
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Though, I did get a good start on a few of my walls.</div>
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Here's hoping it all comes together.</div>
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In the meantime, here's a peek at my room from last year</div>
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you can see the full tour <a href="http://livelaughlearninsecondgrade.blogspot.com/p/my-classroom.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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I will be sure to share my room when it's done and ready to go!</div>
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In preparation for back to school I have created two new sets of centers! </div>
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I plan to use these number sense centers as a review of what my kiddos learned in first grade while we're establishing routines for centers during those first couple weeks.</div>
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These addition centers will be used throughout our first math unit </div>
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where we focus on addition and subtraction within 20.</div>
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Hey there! I'm Lindsay. I'm a wife, new momma & the teacher behind Live, Laugh & Learn in Second Grade. I'm heading into my 8th year teaching 2nd grade this year. </div>
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I married this awesome guy almost four years ago </div>
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& we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Parker on May first.</div>
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We have spent our summer days venturing all over the place with countless visits to the zoo, exploring the Detroit Institute of Art & the Henry Ford Museum, trips to the farmer's market, dinners with friends, and plenty of visits to the grandparents' houses so they can get their baby snuggles in. </div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".n.1:3:1:$comment345612555596918_345687722256068:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"> Live, Laugh, Love.</span><b> </b><br /><b><span data-reactid=".n.1:3:1:$comment345612555596918_345687722256068:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"></span></b><br /><b><span data-reactid=".n.1:3:1:$comment345612555596918_345687722256068:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"></span></b><br /><b><span data-reactid=".n.1:3:1:$comment345612555596918_345687722256068:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.3.0"></span></b></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".n.1:3:1:$comment345612555596918_345687722256068:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body">I would love to fly. I'm kind of a chicken when it comes to heights but I think flying wherever and whenever would be pretty amazing. </span></div>
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my whole <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">TpT shop</a> is on sale!</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/08/august-currently.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fjtmhg+%28Oh%27+Boy+4th+Grade%29" target="_blank">Oh Boy 4th Grade</a> to share my currently...</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Listening: </span>to my sweet baby girl babbling away next to me. She definitely found her voice over the past few weeks and I'm loving it!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Loving:</span> these carefree summer days! I'm cherishing these days of waking when we want (well, when baby girl wants), working at our own pace, and spending days doing as we please. oh summer!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thinking:</span> about the exciting adventures we have coming up this month. We're road tripping to Lexington, Kentucky to visit my sister and her sweet family. (They're moving there this weekend.) and a few days after we return to Michigan, we're headed up north for a little getaway. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Wanting:</span> these last few weeks of summer to creep by. With all kinds of fun planned for August, I'm sure hoping the days pass slowly. Yes, I'm excited to meet my new kiddos, but boy would I love for summer to stretch out just a little longer.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Needing:</span> to start thinking about my new classroom set up. I'm moving to a new classroom this year. I'm planning to keep most of what I had, but it's a new space, so of course there will be some changes.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">1st Day:</span> teachers go back on the 25th and kiddos join us on September 2nd.</div>
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Last summer I created an assortment of word work activities. I wanted a set of activities that took very little prep time, a set that was flexible to use with any words my students had, and of course, a set that was creative and engaging for my kiddos. After using (most of) these activities last year, I can truly say that I created exactly what I was looking for.</div>
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I've spent the last few days tweaking it, adding some new activities (that I just can't wait to implement this upcoming year!) and adding it to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">my shop</a> so you can use it too!</div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-37230520544498359782014-07-30T09:35:00.002-07:002014-07-30T09:42:33.412-07:00wow work! - student work display<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since sharing photos of my classroom both here and on <a href="http://instagram.com/livelaughlearninsecondgrade" target="_blank">instagram</a>, I frequently receive comments and questions about my wow work student work display, so I figured I should write a post about it. </div>
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This wall is by far one of my favorite displays in my classroom. Not only is it eye catching when you enter into my room, but it is also hugely convenient for showcasing student work. I am constantly updating this wall to show student work that is current and relevant to what we are learning. My students are always excited to show off their work and having this display this past year has made it so easy to do so.</div>
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I started this display by picking out some bright scrapbook paper. I found this 12x12 paper from a pack from Michaels. It's heavier duty paper, more like a card stock. After selecting the colors I wanted from the pack, I hot glued a clothespin to the top of the scrapbook paper. To a little something extra, I covered the clothespins with washi tape.</div>
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As for hanging my display, this wall is actually a chalkboard. yes, an old school blackboard. I simply stuck some double sided tape on each corner of the scrapbook paper and stuck it to the wall. I did find that as the year went on the center behind the clothespin started to pull away from the wall. I just added another piece of double sided tape to the scrapbook paper directly behind the clothespin and that seemed to do the trick. I added a fun chevron border around the display, titled it with colorful die cut letters, and it was good to go for a year full of wonderful student "wow work!"</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2014/07/five-for-friday-linky-party-july-25th.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs</a> today to share my five for friday.</div>
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Every year my mother-in-law gifts us a membership to the zoo. With the addition of our sweet girl this year, we have been really putting that membership to use. She loves going for walks, so why not do it around the zoo! She's 12 weeks old this week and she has already visited the zoo 6 times. </div>
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Last week was an exciting mail week! My <a href="http://sollybaby.com/" target="_blank">solly baby wrap</a> arrived along with two photo books that I made. I love seeing pictures from the year all compiled together into a book. & I've been wearing P around everywhere. Great mail week indeed!</div>
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I have also been busy creating some new products. I recently added three different sets of number posters to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">TpT shop</a>. They are available in <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chalkboard-Number-Posters-0-20-1327696" target="_blank">chalkboard</a>, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chevron-Number-Posters-0-20-1327707" target="_blank">chevron</a> & <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Number-Posters-0-20-1327725" target="_blank">polka dots</a>. Im excited to add these to my classroom this year... but first to decide which set to pick?</div>
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I also just added a set of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Supply-Labels-1347108" target="_blank">supply labels</a> to my shop. I am obsessed with keeping my classroom organized and I just love when everything matches. I attach these labels to plastic shoe boxes (see the bottom of the shelves in the picture above) for easy access of supplies.</div>
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I'm off to spend time with this sweet little family of mine.</div>
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To be honest, school has been one of the farthest things from my mind. I had a sweet baby girl in May, which was followed by maternity leave, then summer began. Needless to say, I have not really thought about school lately. However, as the days pass, I figured I should start putting a little thought into it. This past year I displayed these chevron math posters in my room. We used the money poems all the time. The kiddos loved them and they truly helped with coin recognition. I also had students that referenced the odd and even posters on the daily while completing their morning <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-of-the-Day-Pack-808724" target="_blank">number of the day</a>. These posters will definitely be returning to my math focus wall for this upcoming year.</div>
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There is a good chance that I will not be making many changes to my room this year (remember, sweet baby girl that takes up most of my focus this summer!) but I did want other options just in case. </div>
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All three sets are in my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">TPT shop</a> if you'd like them too!</div>
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It's spring break! (and a week until my due date!) With the week off work and the desperate need to distract me from wanting this baby to arrive today, I finally had some time to sit down and make the changes I've been wanting to do to this little blog. First up, I changed the design a bit. I was looking for something a little cleaner & less cluttered. I was still loving the bright rainbow of colors so those needed to stay, but the background and header needed change. After some tweaking, I settled on what you're seeing now.</div>
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Next on the list was a classroom tour. I have been meaning to take classroom photos all school year. I have no real reason why it has taken until April, but it has. Anyway, a few weeks ago, after cleaning up & doing some organizing, I finally took some photos of my classroom. You can check out my little photo tour by clicking the "my classroom" tab at the top of my blog. <br />
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Here's to hoping the rest of the week is full of relaxation, productivity, an afternoon at the zoo with dear friends, and perhaps even a baby making his or her appearance!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-34022860137248920172014-04-02T17:37:00.000-07:002014-04-21T12:58:32.437-07:00Currently <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">listening</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">:</span><span style="color: #134f5c;"> </span>to Pretty Little Liars. I recently got hooked on this show. I'm just finishing up the first season on netflix and it has definitely become a guilty pleasure of mine.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">loving</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">:</span> the feeling of being organized. The past month or so I have been the organization queen. Between prepping for maternity leave & setting up our nursery, organization has taken over my life.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">thinking</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">:</span> I'm having a baby this month! (well, maybe.) I'm due on the 30th. Needless to say, I am counting these days away.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">wanting</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">: </span>Spring Break. I feel bittersweet about this one. Spring Break happens in two and a half weeks, a much anticipated break! Although, there's a good chance I won't be going back to work after break (if I do it will only be for a few days.) I just adore my class this year and I'm pretty torn up about only having a few weeks left with them.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">needing</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">:</span> to finish up my maternity leave plans. I have all plans set to go on the academic side, now I just need to get all "extras" in line. Thankfully, I have a stellar sub that will be holding down the fort while I'm home snuggling my new little one.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">hours & last day</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">:</span> I have a long 7:30-3:30 day. Our last day is June 26th, two weeks after I return from maternity leave. </div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-45714788538797958482013-12-24T06:52:00.001-08:002013-12-24T12:24:05.117-08:00a merry little christmas.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Listening:</b></span> to She & Him Christmas pandora station. I found this station yesterday morning while decorating our tree & I just can't turn it off. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Loving:</b></span> being surrounded by Christmas decor. The holiday season is in full swing around our house. My husband and I put our tree up yesterday morning & decorated for Christmas. I'm currently sitting on my couch with the tree lit next to me & holiday tunes playing throughout the house. hello December!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Thinking:</b></span> I could use just one more day of Thanksgiving break before heading back to my kiddos. The past four days have absolutely flown by. Each day was filled with so much family and friend goodness. I could use another day just to catch up on the everyday before heading back to the daily.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Wanting: </span></b>to enjoy every single moment of this holiday season. The month of December always seems to pass so quickly. With all the holiday celebrating, good eating & wonderful times with family & friends the days pass in the blink of an eye. I hope to slow it down and take it all in this year.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Needing:</b></span> to get my grad school homework done. I have one last assignment that needs to be completed for my class this semester. I just need to power through & get it done. (See how that "one more day" would be useful here!)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Favorite Tradition:</b></span> Putting up the Christmas tree. Every year, my husband and I pull out the tree and all the decorations together. We turn up the Christmas music and slowly take out all the ornaments, reminiscing about each one, sharing stories from our years past. This year was especially full of thoughts & stories as we'll have a little one crawling at our feet next Christmas!<br />
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& don't forget tomorrow kicks off the great TpT Cyber Monday & Tuesday Sale.</div>
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Everything in <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777">my shop</a> will be on sale!</div>
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Be sure to check out some of my favorite goodies that are in <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777">my shop!</a></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">This set of 15 different flap books that can be used with any fiction and non-fiction texts to monitor comprehension and practice reading strategies.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">These Number of the Day (or Calendar Math) pages are a great tool for ongoing practice with number sense. With this pack, you can differentiate based on the needs of your children! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">These Time for Time Printables & What Time is it? math centers provide students with differentiated practice telling time to the fifteen minute and the five minute. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">This pack of centers and printables is perfect for differentiated practice with place value including ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands! </span></div>
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I'll also be doing a little TpT shopping of my own to prep for the coming months.</div>
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<br />Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-90843070511049557212013-11-23T07:14:00.000-08:002013-11-23T07:14:09.896-08:00Time for Time<div style="text-align: center;">
This week we switched gears in math and turned our focus to telling time. I have been busy finding, printing & laminating all kinds of fantastic centers & activities from all over TpT & the blog world. I'm so excited to dive into this unit. I've also added my own creations to my plans & I can't wait to see them in use!</div>
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I recently listed two different time packs on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777">TpT</a>. The first is my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Time-Is-It-979339">What Time Is It?</a> pack that includes four different center activities that focus on telling time. The second is my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-for-Time-979363">Time for Time</a> printables, a set that requires absolutely no prep - simply print & you're ready to go! Both sets allow for differentiation so you kiddos can get exactly what they need.</div>
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Happy friday! </div>
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yes, I took quite the blog break, but I'm back & it feels good.</div>
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So here I am linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2013/11/five-for-friday-linky-party-november.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a> </div>
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to share what I have been up to this week.</div>
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I made <a href="http://livelaughlearninsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2013/11/then-there-were-three.html" target="_blank">a little announcement </a>this week, </div>
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We absolutely loved math centers this week. My kiddos are rocking place value! They were engaged & enthusiastic during math centers all week & they all did amazing on their assessment today. Consider me one proud teacher!<b style="color: orange;"> </b></div>
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Speaking of place value, I added a new unit to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Centers-Printables-969779" target="_blank">TpT</a> this week.</div>
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This resource was a major part of what we have worked on in math these past few weeks. I loved it & my kiddos loved it - a win, win in my book.</div>
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Finally, I have been gathering some activities that are Thanksgiving focused to use over the next couple weeks. I'm so excited to make these <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thankful-Turkey-Craftivity-978729" target="_blank">sweet little thankful turkeys</a> with my second graders. My group this year just loves crafts and they have so much goodness in their hearts. I can't wait to see what they come up with for the writing.</div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-7978275516356788302013-11-11T15:16:00.001-08:002013-11-11T15:16:27.088-08:00Fall into Place!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The past few weeks have been all about place value in our little second grade world. We've done centers galore, we sorted numbers, we highlighted digits in certain places, we made numbers with base-10 blocks & we practiced expanded form until we were all experts. These kiddos seriously know their place value now & they are loving it.</div>
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My awesome teammate created this fantastic place value sort. I'm so grateful for having a creative partner at school with me. You can check out her TPT shop <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jody-Gordon" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wa3x7UGYQ9Y/UoAOxnw0CkI/AAAAAAAAGV0/hustuUqIF9c/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wa3x7UGYQ9Y/UoAOxnw0CkI/AAAAAAAAGV0/hustuUqIF9c/s640/IMG_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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while displaying all that we were learning about place value.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n1EirzeF2O4/UoAO0MyiWcI/AAAAAAAAGWA/zGDDCztr33U/s1600/IMG_0058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n1EirzeF2O4/UoAO0MyiWcI/AAAAAAAAGWA/zGDDCztr33U/s640/IMG_0058.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YYqFbLsIhi4/UoAPr49SORI/AAAAAAAAGWU/ggRqCTMr2Q4/s1600/place+value.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YYqFbLsIhi4/UoAPr49SORI/AAAAAAAAGWU/ggRqCTMr2Q4/s640/place+value.jpg" width="640" /></a>Throughout these past few weeks, we have been using all sorts of goodies from my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Centers-Printables-969779" target="_blank">place value centers & printables pack</a>. This pack of centers and printables is perfect for differentiated practice with place value including ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands! It includes seven different centers with coordinating printables all focused on place value concepts. Each center and printable can be differentiated to best fit your students needs. We used these like crazy and my kiddos loved them all!</div>
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grab a set for yourself at my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">TpT shop</a>.</div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-38905629079243882482013-11-10T15:57:00.000-08:002013-11-10T15:57:21.028-08:00& then there were three.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I realize I have not posted for quite some time - months actually, </div>
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but I do have a great excuse . . .</div>
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That's right, there's a baby in there! The husband and I will be welcoming a sweet babe to our family at the end of April and we are absolutely over the moon excited for this adventure!</div>
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The past few months have been exhausting. The first month or so of teaching is always tiresome, but wow, combine that with the first trimester and I was finding myself napping on the couch as soon as I was home from work and crawling into bed by 8:30 each night. Thankfully, as I made my way into the second trimester, my energy has slowly returned and I'm starting to feel back like my usual self. I have even found myself struck with the creative bug once again, so stay tuned for more lessons, ideas & tpt products! & despite my exhaustion, we have been plenty busy in second grade so I will be sure to be back to share the happenings that have buzzing about my classroom.</div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-77132903274753072132013-08-23T15:17:00.003-07:002013-11-15T18:13:57.323-08:00Five for Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was my last week of summer this week. I go back to work on Monday & my new group of kiddos arrive at my door after labor day. In hopes of getting in every last minute of summer's goodness, the Mr. & I headed to Chicago for a few days. So, this week's five for friday is looking a little more like Chicago's five.</div>
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The Mr. & I hopped on a train Tuesday morning and we made our way to the city.</div>
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We spent the day exploring, doing some furniture looking (CB2, West Elm & Design Within Reach, oh my!) & enjoying dinner with friends that live in the city.</div>
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We spent some time just sitting on a bench by the beach. Watching the people </div>
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We visited the bean, we checked out Stefan Sagmeister's <a href="http://thehappyshow.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Happy Show</a> </div>
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We took an architectural boat tour through the Chicago River and out into Lake Michigan, which we loved! It was so cool to see the skyline from out in the lake.</div>
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I guess the trip wasn't all play. I spent the train ride home working on a new place value unit. Spending six hours on a train working on school stuff somewhat helps to transition you back to reality. somewhat. </div>
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Now i'm off to enjoy my last couple days before my work reality sets in.</div>
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Happy Weekend!</div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-5645379644865429862013-08-19T14:17:00.001-07:002013-08-19T14:17:19.804-07:00Reading Response Flap Books<div style="text-align: center;">
I love when I have a resource that can be used in a variety of ways and can easily be differentiated. So I just had to share a little something that I have been working on!</div>
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These flap books are a fun way for students to demonstrate their understanding of a text and practice different reading comprehension strategies. I used a few of these in my classroom throughout the year last year and my second graders just loved them! So, I have been busy updating them a bit and adding to the collection. </div>
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The set now includes 15 different flap books that can be used with both fiction and non-fiction texts! Simply print, fold & cut along the flaps to create these reading responses.</div>
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Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Response-Flap-Books-837371" target="_blank">here</a> to check them out at my TpT shop. </div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-70766242529601589922013-08-18T08:28:00.003-07:002013-08-18T08:30:12.018-07:00Back to School Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back to School is here! To help you prepare, my whole TPT shop is 20%!</div>
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AND don't forget to enter the code BTS13 at the checkout for an additional discount! </div>
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In case you need some ideas of what to buy, </div>
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here are a few of my favorites that I will be using in my classroom this year. . .<b style="color: #3099ce; line-height: 27px;"> </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chevron-Calendar-Pack-795676" target="_blank">Chevron Calendar Pack</a> <span style="color: #444444;">is a great way to add a touch of chevron to any classroom. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">The set includes<span style="line-height: 16px;"> everything you'll need for your classroom calendar!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Start out your first week back to school with some fun! <span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Week-Fun-802574" target="_blank">This pack</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #444444;">includes 6 different activities that will help you get to know your new group of students & engage them during the first week of school.</span></span></span></div>
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My <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-of-the-Day-Pack-808724" target="_blank">Number of the Day Pack</a> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">is<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"> a great tool for ongoing practice with number sense. With this pack, you can differentiate based on the needs of your children!</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"> </span> </span></div>
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Add some <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777/Type-of-Resource/Bulletin-Board-Ideas/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Grammar" target="_blank">punctuation & parts of speech posters</a> to your classroom </div>
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I also just added a new <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Bonanza-835018" target="_blank">Birthday Bonanza Pack</a> that includes everything you'll need to make birthdays extra special in your classroom!</div>
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& grab everything you'll need to get your year started off right!</div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-78501624568055464652013-08-13T14:20:00.001-07:002013-08-13T14:20:32.319-07:00Teacher Week: Classroom Digs (a sneak peek!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just went into my classroom for the first time this week. I spent quite a few hours there yesterday doing a little painting and a whole lot of staring at the space. I had planned on doing some rearranging this year but I still needed to figure out the specifics. I left yesterday with a plan in my head. Then I headed straight to Michael's to pick up the necessary supplies. I returned to my classroom this morning ready to roll. A few hours later & it's beginning to come together. I still have A LOT to do, but I'm feeling good about it so far. Take a peek...</div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03138181699952367368noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7741952201735568126.post-43595667418156644652013-08-12T05:30:00.000-07:002013-08-12T05:45:03.757-07:00Teacher Week: Let's Talk About Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Teacher Week friends!</div>
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We're kicking off the week with a bit about me.</div>
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Well, to start off, I have been teaching for six years. </div>
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(seriously, where does the time go?) </div>
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I have spent all six of those years teaching second grade. I just adore those kiddos! </div>
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I am finishing up my masters in reading this year (yay!) </div>
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& I was just recently certified as a reading specialist. </div>
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I married my best friend in October of 2010. It's hard to believe we'll be celebrating </div>
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3 years in just a few short months. Time sure flies when your heart is full!</div>
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Outside of teaching, I love going on adventures near & far: exploring new places in our city, back packing in Northern Michigan, spending time outdoors & taking in the beauty that surrounds us. </div>
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Photography has also become a hobby of mine. I love toting my camera around on our adventures and capturing the greatness that we come across.</div>
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I absolutely love spending time with family. I have a great big family: 2 brothers and 2 sisters, with 7 nieces & nephews from them. I just love it! </div>
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I also have a really close group of friends, incredible friends that make life happier. </div>
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I also have a passion for interior design. I have always said that if I had not become a teacher I would have been an interior designer. So while, my heart is in second grade, I use my love for interior design by decorating my home.</div>
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So there you have a bit about me. </div>
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Happy Friday! </div>
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I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for another Five for Friday.</div>
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This week I met up with some teacher friends for a morning at the farmer's market followed by a delicious lunch (pear & fig pizza - amazing!) I just love days like that. Good friends, adventures around our city & delicious eats - now, that's what summer is all about.</div>
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I have been doing some organizing around my house lately, getting it ready for the chaos of back to school time. In doing so, I tossed my little collection of washi tape in a vase and stuck it on a shelf in my office. I'm kind of in love! </div>
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Speaking of washi tape, I covered a bunch of clothes pins with it this week. I'm ridiculously excited about these! The plan is to hot glue them to my chalkboard (that I'm planning to paint bright green!) and use them to display student work. I'm getting really excited to get in my room and start seeing all these ideas come together.</div>
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But, before I head into my classroom to start getting it ready, I'm going to soak up these quiet mornings, sipping iced coffee, & devouring the new IKEA catalog. </div>
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I also spent some time this week adding a few new poster sets to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777" target="_blank">TpT shop</a>. Each set has eleven posters, including six punctuation posters & five parts of speech posters. You can choose from chevron, polka dot or chalkboard backgrounds to best fit your classroom. Go <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindsay-Hill-8777/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Grammar" target="_blank">here </a>to check them out for yourself. </div>
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