tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69219417211768531812024-01-29T03:20:43.326-05:00Fourth Grade FlipperHi! I am a fourth grade teacher in a small, rural school in New York State. "Fourth Grade Flipper" is about my constant journey of change and growth as a teacher.The blogging world has recently opened my eyes to so many new possibilities as an educator.I have also always wanted to share my passion for renovating my almost century-old home.I hope you will follow along on this journey with me and share your suggestions and stories!Fourth Grade Flipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921941721176853181.post-38246167275028734452020-08-14T11:39:00.010-04:002020-08-14T12:28:46.796-04:00Farmhouse Kitchen Table Makeover on a Budget <div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">HELLO!! It has been way too long! </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I am entering the blogging world once more to share with you some home DIY. I was going to try and share all these tips on my Insta or Facebook stories but decided it would be much easier to direct you here with more information and pictures that don't "disappear" in seconds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2El2YYM5WI/Xza1OtqufNI/AAAAAAAALbo/5CbKuo_lMdQgy--Zca44ts0pH_OgSq7VgCLcBGAsYHQ/s768/Slide1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2El2YYM5WI/Xza1OtqufNI/AAAAAAAALbo/5CbKuo_lMdQgy--Zca44ts0pH_OgSq7VgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Slide1.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last year I completed a major kitchen remodel. Yes, I do plan on sharing more on that with BEFORE and AFTER pictures if it seems that people still read this little old blog! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am loving everything farmhouse style and this table waited about a year until I finally got around to fixing it up. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is BEFORE...</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8pPf3Xh8N4/XzXIgFWaodI/AAAAAAAALYY/jazR4gV119s60uPKcq2WXFDoICyyX4_SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/before.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="640" height="315" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8pPf3Xh8N4/XzXIgFWaodI/AAAAAAAALYY/jazR4gV119s60uPKcq2WXFDoICyyX4_SQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h315/before.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b></div><div>I found it on marketplace <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">for $20</span> and that included three chairs! I see tables like this posted all the time on marketplace for dirt cheap. I still have an extra chair because I only needed two chairs to fit perfect in this little nook I had created during the kitchen model redo. </div><div><br /></div><div>I searched Pinterest for ideas and inspiration for this table redo. Here is my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/4thGradeFlipr/kitchen/banquette/">Pinterest board</a> on this topic. There were a lot of great reviews for General Mills milk paint and I knew I wanted a black base and natural wood top. So, I ordered <a href="https://amzn.to/2POWyZg">lamp black General Mills paint</a>. </div><div><i>Disclaimer: The links on products throughout this post take you to my Amazon affliliate link. This means I earn a small advertising fee if you were to purchase using any of the Amazon links in this post. I was not paid by Amazon or any other company to write this post or advertise any of these products I used. </i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2DYVa3J" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P9D9B83HNP0/XzXNrufaF5I/AAAAAAAALYo/8mYa2pBY_WQnx0HKQ8o9tryRvBY6mjfAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_6022.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>What really drew me to this paint was the idea that I could paint the base of the table and my chairs with little prep work. A light sanding was all I needed! I didn't really like the idea of sanding down the whole table to the bare wood! Who really does? Haha! </div><div>Information from Amazon:</div><div><ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: "amazon ember", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This paint is self-sealing and does not require a topcoat</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Extremely durable premium furniture paint with high adhesion rated for interior or exterior use.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Apply over raw wood or prepped existing finishes. Perfect for upcycling and cabinet refinishing.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Apply 2-3 coats by roller, brush or sprayer with an HVLP 2.0 tip. Water cleanup.</span></li></ul><div><span face="" style="color: #111111; font-family: "amazon ember", arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div>Before I started painting the base or the chairs, I tackled the top of the table first. I removed it from the base and brought it outside to sand with my round electric sander. It was super fast. I started with a 60 grit to remove the old finish, then used a 120 grit and finally briefly a 220 grit. If you sand too long with a fine grit like 220, it closes up the pores of the wood, so less finish will soak into the wood. It was smooth to the touch after just a bit of 220 sanding. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Before</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8RNOJzc8Es/XzXWJR44LtI/AAAAAAAALZI/GSq2xTDM7_4IzoeO5Re4DCPZhcYbp5iRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8RNOJzc8Es/XzXWJR44LtI/AAAAAAAALZI/GSq2xTDM7_4IzoeO5Re4DCPZhcYbp5iRQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_5255.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>After Sanding</b></span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w_IYbwevT_U/XzXWJYGjzwI/AAAAAAAALZE/xuRX5vFtGRcwZqVvTq8t7RDgBfsZ-RByACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w_IYbwevT_U/XzXWJYGjzwI/AAAAAAAALZE/xuRX5vFtGRcwZqVvTq8t7RDgBfsZ-RByACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_5256.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I used my favorite color stain, <a href="https://amzn.to/3h0gggL">Minwax English Chestnut </a>that matches the original cupboards and woodwork on one side of my kitchen that I refinished years ago. I also always use a <a href="https://amzn.to/33W4FvD">pre-stain wood conditioner</a> before applying stain. This trick I learned years ago after refinishing almost all of my existing woodwork in my house. My wood is a douglas fir. The table was oak I believe though. The wood conditioner just gives a nice even stain coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3h0gggL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uyyyQVZFAgU/XzamEjvyT6I/AAAAAAAALZk/Aa9et79p_SACZbtL4fl_K350vN6E-85YgCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_6026.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNpyc2ZmfjU/Xzan0Rh5MkI/AAAAAAAALZw/ufgeyuZNgQo2dZ5R7U4IVjA7HCxc6wZPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_7448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNpyc2ZmfjU/Xzan0Rh5MkI/AAAAAAAALZw/ufgeyuZNgQo2dZ5R7U4IVjA7HCxc6wZPQCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_7448.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><b>After Staining</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tNyHU0pU_KU/XzXWJQGAOwI/AAAAAAAALZA/b42ePLZ6LKUYog-r4HyBX5_ImG5oL5dLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5257.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tNyHU0pU_KU/XzXWJQGAOwI/AAAAAAAALZA/b42ePLZ6LKUYog-r4HyBX5_ImG5oL5dLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_5257.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After letting the stain dry overnight, I was ready to apply the first layer of topcoat. After reading many reviews for durability, I decided to try<a href="https://amzn.to/3fWpGZw"> General Finishes Arm-R-Seal satin Oil Based Topcoat</a>. I am so absolutely THRILLED with how this topcoat turned out! It is amazing. No bubbles, drips, etc. I applied four coats with a lint free cloth. I wiped fast and did not put much product on each time. I sanded very lightly with 220 in between each coat. This table will stand up to years with my kids and leaves no water marks at all! I did let it sit for THREE weeks before I placed any dishes on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was worth the wait!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3fWpGZw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2IcEQSZ_TOI/XzapsOi72VI/AAAAAAAALZ8/bnXsp_iHhzUY1YAZYRXxttBrLDk8weKQACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_6023.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, I got to work using the <a href="https://amzn.to/2DYVa3J">General Finishes lamp black milk paint</a> on the table base and chairs. It performed exactly like the reviews I read! I only lightly sanded the base and chairs and the paint was so easy to work with! I used two coats on everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1D9GM8xa0Hk/XzarGz85T2I/AAAAAAAALaQ/fnlZvGs9Kw8O6A7GTcfYuC14911wCdRvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/61590270138__C49085B1-C32D-4738-AED7-5205BCD41BDF.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1D9GM8xa0Hk/XzarGz85T2I/AAAAAAAALaQ/fnlZvGs9Kw8O6A7GTcfYuC14911wCdRvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/61590270138__C49085B1-C32D-4738-AED7-5205BCD41BDF.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>After one coat...</b></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlFQs7lfgbw/XzarG6xUQyI/AAAAAAAALaM/hdLdeEfIKaYXIZcQIiWuzpqbLliYfY28wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5367.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlFQs7lfgbw/XzarG6xUQyI/AAAAAAAALaM/hdLdeEfIKaYXIZcQIiWuzpqbLliYfY28wCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_5367.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RKEmhpZgCk/XzarG4Y7nTI/AAAAAAAALaI/fZ-rOcAVaUQQqXGxl3ahQEFMdkY3eZ_hQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5519.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RKEmhpZgCk/XzarG4Y7nTI/AAAAAAAALaI/fZ-rOcAVaUQQqXGxl3ahQEFMdkY3eZ_hQCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_5519.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">General Finishes milk paint does not require a topcoat but since these were chairs and I wanted a little more "slip" to them when sitting down and also a little more protection from daily wear, I covered them with the <a href="https://amzn.to/340E00w">General Finishes satin water based topcoat</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/340E00w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-91NKa8bmIx8/XzatrSPYf5I/AAAAAAAALbQ/gkMa4RVVLuYytXRxBhwXBMOIZjdXAesnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_6025.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was just as easy to work with as the oil based but minus the smell and water based is recommended for a topcoat over the paint. Even though I used black paint (white really would show yellowing with oil based topcoat), I still didn't want to use the oil based on top of the paint. I only applied one coat of the topcoat.<span style="background-color: #fcff01;"> No chips or any signs of wear</span> and it has been about two months of use with sliding chairs to the table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-dAIwvY3dg/Xzas0uXzUeI/AAAAAAAALaw/qHb4PNMI-mI8LbSqi6cPbENINZQ_UGDZACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-dAIwvY3dg/Xzas0uXzUeI/AAAAAAAALaw/qHb4PNMI-mI8LbSqi6cPbENINZQ_UGDZACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/IMG_5523.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3t9Mp8AdjM/Xzaspe6FgVI/AAAAAAAALak/pgM6_ROZockEmJNRrIB1zrwnmbNQ9ZebACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/61603262252__289CCA7D-D67D-4DA9-B45F-E2AF2D03999F.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3t9Mp8AdjM/Xzaspe6FgVI/AAAAAAAALak/pgM6_ROZockEmJNRrIB1zrwnmbNQ9ZebACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/61603262252__289CCA7D-D67D-4DA9-B45F-E2AF2D03999F.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-67PRxF_2I28/XzaspdmaMcI/AAAAAAAALas/YPLt8cRiCCUJ8Jmcp_me20zQkYMVYnvywCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/61685767458__7DDEBB24-6AC3-476C-9919-5F3F7DCAA456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-67PRxF_2I28/XzaspdmaMcI/AAAAAAAALas/YPLt8cRiCCUJ8Jmcp_me20zQkYMVYnvywCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/61685767458__7DDEBB24-6AC3-476C-9919-5F3F7DCAA456.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so thrilled with how easy it was to use milk paint that I tackled another project! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shelf got a makeover! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcABdrjYWJw/XzavbfOipiI/AAAAAAAALbc/pwur7LYATlcLX3Ig7Sp1wtpJGUEGonzfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_5428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcABdrjYWJw/XzavbfOipiI/AAAAAAAALbc/pwur7LYATlcLX3Ig7Sp1wtpJGUEGonzfwCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/IMG_5428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned for a post on that. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncmK6bPrjHI/VLkLAeliKlI/AAAAAAAAKGg/odzRI4jfUWs/s1600/Signature%2B1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncmK6bPrjHI/VLkLAeliKlI/AAAAAAAAKGg/odzRI4jfUWs/s1600/Signature%2B1.png" /></a></div></div></div>Fourth Grade Flipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921941721176853181.post-31060746567579376102015-08-25T08:09:00.002-04:002020-08-14T18:03:31.140-04:00Tried It Tuesday {Organizing a Classroom Library}<div style="text-align: center;">
I know many of you are back to school so I am posting a combination throwback post with ideas for organizing your classroom library. I found furniture for mine on a budget!<br />
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When I taught 6th grade, I was teaching social studies for a few years and then math for five. Having a large classroom library was not a top priority. Then, eight years ago I switched to fourth grade and slowly started collecting books through yard sales, ebay, and donations. My library has grown every year and this summer I decided that I really wanted to transform it by organizing my books in bins.<br />
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There are so many amazing classroom libraries all over the internet. I have drooled over them, <span style="color: red;"><b>especially this library</b></span> from <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2009/10/classlibrary">Beth Newingham's Scholastic blog post</a> from way back in 2009! I just love those bookcases and baskets. The bookcases line up so neatly and you can tell they are great quality.<br />
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In addition to not having as many books as I would like, one of my other problems was that I didn't have amazing sturdy bookcases that line up nice and neat in my room. </div>
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Last summer I bought a cheap bookcase for more storage from WalMart ($15) and it broke by the end of the year.</div>
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Back in the summer of 2013, I found two bookcases at local yard sales and they were both very sturdy. One was $5 and the other was $7. However, they were different colors and mismatched, so I knew I would have to paint them. I decided to go with black because I found some bright bins at the Dollar Tree (for $1 each of course) that would just "pop" against the black.</div>
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Then, I went to work in my room painting two other bookcases. A friend gave me the tall bookcase. This one is not as sturdy as the other three but it makes a good corner piece. The other bookcase is school grade quality and super sturdy.</div>
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There was one shelf that was not removable in the tall bookcase. The others were removed and painted on a flat surface using the same foam mini roller.<br />
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I am not even sure how many hours I spent painting these four bookcases, but it was many! Each bookcase took THREE coats of the black paint! Painting the little nooks and crannies in the "ABCD" bookcase was a complete pain too. However, they looked awesome when I was done. So, you can just imagine how disappointed I was when I placed these book bins on the shelves and they scratched the paint and were like sticking to the paint! The original two bookcases had been drying for like a month and the other two were only drying for two days. But still!!! What was I going to do?</div>
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My first solution was to spray this Mod Podge adhesive on the shelves to "protect" them from scratches.</div>
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It covered the shelves okay but I couldn't spray many coats because it was the stinkiest, toxic stuff on the planet and unless I wanted to haul all the bookcases outside, I wasn't going to be spraying that anymore! Next, I tried my trusty varnish from my mod podge projects. I brushed it on the top of each shelf with a foam disposable brush.</div>
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I let it dry a few days, went back to school and loaded the bins back on the shelves. </div>
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The varnish has seemed to work and the bins don't "stick" anymore. <strike> I am nervous about how it will hold up to student usage though</strike>. <span style="background-color: yellow;">UPDATE: Now in 2015, the bins have held up beautifully! I haven't touched them up a bit and there are a few marks here and there in the paint but nothing major!</span> Those fourth graders can sure be tough on furniture and I will have all fifty 4th graders using my library this year since we are <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2013/08/big-change-and-workshop-wednesday.html">departmentalizing</a>.</div>
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My books also have color coded labels on the binding (sealed with shipping tape) according to their AR (Accelerated Reading) level. Each grade level is a different color.</div>
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I attached my <b>editable</b> <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Owl-Chevron-Theme-Book-Bin-Library-Labels-EDITABLE-790209">owl book bin labels</a> using shipping/packaging tape and that has held up great except on these small "holey" bins (all my bins are from the Dollar Tree). I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but the <span style="color: red;">dust collected on the tape through the little holes and the labels started falling off</span>! I am a tad anal and it was very annoying.<br />
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My solution? I went back to the Dollar Tree and bought these replacement bins (no holes!). I'm just glad I could find some that they had in stock that matched my other bins and were small enough for this shelf. Now, there are no holes and the labels should stay put! <span style="background-color: yellow;">UPDATE: Now two school years later, I haven't had to replace the shipping tape that I used to secure the labels on any of the bins! </span>I know many teacher laminate and hot glue the bins or hook them on with hooks. I just like to have things flat and no curling edges or things poking out. I'm just a little weird like that. :) It is amazing that they have held up so well though!</div>
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I was also worried that the bins would end up in a disarray on the shelves. I snapped these photos yesterday without straightening the bins on the shelves and they look passable by my standards! I talk to the students about putting the book bins back neatly and they have listened for the most part. :) </div>
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In addition to these owl themed book bin labels, I also have <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chevron-Labels-EDITABLE-Book-Bin-Labels-for-Classroom-Library-808230">Bright Chevron</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labels-EDITABLE-Book-Bin-Labels-for-Classroom-Library-Polka-Dot-812174">Bright Polka Dot</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labels-EDITABLE-Book-Bin-Labels-for-Classroom-Library-Superhero-Theme-807083">Superhero</a>, and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labels-EDITABLE-Book-Bin-Labels-for-Classroom-Library-Zebra-Print-819427">Zebra themed</a> labels in my TpT Store. They all include two sizes of labels and are editable to add labels of your choice!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chevron-Labels-EDITABLE-Book-Bin-Labels-for-Classroom-Library-808230" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXrZ6zoYndw/XzcJtxf8qNI/AAAAAAAALb0/VNgN7ELTwT4Hwx2-rMu3esvPbvNtnlNrACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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I am still trying to knock items off my to-do list before summer draws to a close. Many of you are back at school but we start officially after Labor Day. Maybe I can even get in a Monday Made It before the end of summer. I will be working on updating classroom curtains this week and making a curtain for under my daughter's loft bed. That brings me to this week's Tried It. My daughter is now 8 years old and her room needed an update. She wanted a more "mature" color on her walls. Sniff sniff. :( This is her room before.<br />
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So, I sanded the old stencils before repainting and patched some things.</div>
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I painted the walls in Glidden "Mushroom Cap" matte. Then, I bought a pint of Glidden "Bonjour Beige" in satin for the stenciling. It is just a shade darker than the wall color. I knew I wanted a glitter effect in the stenciling and bought this extra fine glitter at Walmart. </div>
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At first, I wasn't going to add the glitter directly to the paint but was going to try a put a glitter glaze over top of the stencil. However, I decided to try it. What was the worst that could happen? I poured a small amount of paint in a 1 cup measuring cup and started adding glitter.<br />
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I used about half of the bottle of glitter for about 1/3 cup paint. I had a lot of paint left over too from the measuring cup when I was done stenciling.<br />
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Glitter mixed in paint:<br />
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Stencils I bought. I only used the large one but may add small flowers later.<br />
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My daughter helped out too! Here she is stenciling a flower with a stencil brush.<br />
You don't need much paint on the brush.<br />
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Here is a picture of her room. I am sewing a new curtain for under the loft bed. I will post pictures when that is done. :)<br />
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Another view...<br />
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Stencil up close with glitter<br />
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Bedding is <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/unicorn-medallion-quilted-bedding-pink/?pkey=dgirls-quilts&&dgirls-quilts">Paige Quilted bedding from Pottery Barn Kids</a>.<br />
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Rug is also from Pottery Barn Kids and has flecks of gold sparkle!<br />
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When I first started blogging, I had no idea what that a "no reply blogger" existed.<br />
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A "No Reply Blogger" means that when you leave a comment on someone's blog and the comment goes to their email, the person who receives the comment cannot reply to you through email. Your email is hidden. Most of us would agree that <b>it is nice to reply to comments through email</b> rather than reply back on the blog. Who remembers to go back to every post they comment on and see if they blog owner replies there? Not me!<br />
In the email, no reply bloggers look like this and in Gmail are found under the "Social" tab.<br />
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My BBB Diane at <a href="http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/">Fifth in the Middle</a> suggested this fix and it is working to at least keep the comments off the blog. You can go to settings and under "Posts and Comments" select comment moderation "sometimes". I selected it for posts under 30 days.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I am linking up today for Week 3 of a fun Back to School linky party! This week's topic is Classroom Decor and More. Thank you to the wonderful blogging friends at </span><a href="http://www.fancyfreein4th.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html" style="text-align: start;">Fancy Free in 4th</a><span style="text-align: start;">, </span><a href="http://ramonarecommends.blogspot.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html" style="text-align: start;">Ramona Recommends</a><span style="text-align: start;">, and </span><a href="http://www.notsowimpyteacher.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html" style="text-align: start;">Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher</a><span style="text-align: start;"> for hosting!</span></div>
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I haven't been in my classroom yet much since we start back with students in September but I can still participate! I am focusing on pictures that show how I try to keep my classroom organized. This first picture is a view of the farthest end of my room away from the door. Here I have my math meeting on the chalkboard and the classroom library in the corner. You can't see it in this picture, but there is a built in bookcase (not movable) on the wall to the left. </div>
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There is really no other place to put my library. I used to have the rug there when I taught ELA but when I switched to teaching math, (we are departmentalized) the rug was in an awkward spot compared to the board where the math meeting questions were. So, this year I switched the rug and table.</div>
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This is a picture of how I organize many of my supplies. There is another table here for student to work during centers (the teacher table is more towards the door). I have bins of labeled supplies behind the student work table and then all the math book boxes for 50 students (three sections of math taught during the day) in the tall bookcase. The boxes are labeled with my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/EDITABLE-Classroom-Book-Bin-Labels-Bright-Chevron-808230">editable labels </a>and numbers #1-18 followed by A, B, or C for the three blocks. This way, I can use the same number sticks for all three blocks.</div>
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I love my blue pocket organizer for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/EDITABLE-Schedule-Cards-with-Times-for-Blue-Pocket-Chart-290535">schedule cards</a>. Our specials change daily and I keep the extra cards in the last pocket. My student helper changes the cards out at the end of each day and it stays nice and neat!<br />
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I posted this picture on Instagram last year and it had a lot of interest. I just took this old metal paper sorter and used it to store six iPads. To the right of all the storage from the picture #2 is a long counter with four laptops that stretches to the other corner of the room so this area is not changeable either. I like how the counter has holes for the power cords and all my chargers for the iPads go down the hole behind this organizer to the plugs below the counter. I would like to cutesy up my headphone storage though.</div>
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Fourth Grade Flipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921941721176853181.post-14765701994862093782015-08-02T07:30:00.000-04:002015-08-02T12:56:07.537-04:00Curriculum Must Have B2S Linky!I am linking up today for Week 2 of a fun Back to School linky party! This week's topic is Curriculum Must Haves. Thank you to the wonderful blogging friends at <a href="http://www.fancyfreein4th.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html">Fancy Free in 4th</a>, <a href="http://ramonarecommends.blogspot.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html">Ramona Recommends</a>, and <a href="http://www.notsowimpyteacher.com/2015/07/week-1-bts-in-flash-teacher-faves.html">Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher</a> for hosting!
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The first product to link up in this linky is one that you yourself have created. I have been working on these nonfiction text practices with claims and details for awhile now but I have been in a slow creating slump. Things are picking up though and I have three done! When I created the winter themed nonfiction text practice using claims and details, my followers wanted me to create more. I just didn't have the energy then, but they are on the top of my to-do list now. After three years of ELA tests aligned to CCSS now in New York and after grading these tests regionally, I can see that students are still struggling with <b>responding to questions stating a claim and then supporting their responses with TWO text details.</b> The <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nonfiction-Text-Using-Claims-and-Details-Test-Prep-Winter-Common-Core-Aligned-999461">winter (all about snow)</a> and recently added <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nonfiction-Text-Using-Claims-and-Details-Plant-Reproduction-Common-Core-2002037">spring (plant reproduction) </a>packs have passages written at two Lexile ranges for differentiation.</div>
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I will start the summer themed one this week and my goal is to list it by Friday. I was thinking of a nonfiction text about the environmental effects of man made beaches. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Do you have any suggestions for future topics for these nonfiction articles? I would love to hear them!</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div>
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The second product in this linky is one that you use every year. Since I started teaching math on my departmentalized team last year, I loved the addition of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Moves-Stepping-Up-Our-Math-Game-4th-Grade-CCSS-Daily-Spiral-Review-804638">Math Moves</a> by Elizabeth in Fun Room 4B for spiral review! I could use this for independent seat work during <a href="http://www.iteachfourth.com/2015/06/take-leap-with-math-workshop.html">math workshop</a> or as homework. Every domain is covered each week and there are also weekly assessments. Love this product!</div>
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Fourth Grade Flipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921941721176853181.post-39851786887966507802015-08-01T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-01T10:48:45.548-04:00Light a Fire With a Good Book and a HUGE Giveaway!!Well, it's officially August which means it is time to really think about back to school (not that we haven't been thinking about it all of July!). August is buckle down time though and many schools will be starting back in just a week or two! In NY, we officially start back with students after Labor Day but this is the time of year I like to start getting organized and keep my back to school nightmares at a minimum as much as possible. You know, those dreams teachers have where their classroom is a mess and they have no idea what they're doing on the first day of school...anyone else get those?!<br />
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The book I'd like to share with you is <a href="http://amzn.to/1IOAarO">Chrysanthemum</a> by Kevin Henkes. I love using this book when working on building writing stamina at the beginning of the year. The students really get into it because what nine year old doesn't like to talk about their name?<br />
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Amazon.com review: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Until Chrysanthemum started kindergarten, she believed her parents when they said her name was perfect. But on the first day of school, Chrysanthemum begins to suspect that her name is far less than perfect, especially when her class dissolves into giggles upon hearing her name read aloud. That evening, Chrysanthemum's parents try to piece her self-esteem back together again with comfort food and a night filled "with hugs, kisses, and Parcheesi." But the next day Victoria, a particularly observant and mean-spirited classmate, announces that Chrysanthemum's name takes up 13 letters. "That's half the letters in the alphabet!" she adds. Chrysanthemum wilts. Pretty soon the girls are making playground threats to "pluck" Chrysanthemum and "smell her."</span></div>
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I read about using this mentor in the <a href="http://amzn.to/1VRl099">Notebook Know-How</a> by Aimee Buckner (pgs. 15-16). </div>
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I downloaded these handouts to use with the writing about your name strategy from <a href="http://superpigtyrantking.blogspot.com/2012/09/monday-made-it-name-study.html">Super Pig and Tyrant King</a>. Click <a href="http://superpigtyrantking.blogspot.com/2012/09/monday-made-it-name-study.html">here</a> to get her handouts.</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">My experience using this activity when I taught ELA </span>(teaching math on my team now)<span style="color: red;">:</span></b> First, I had students complete the first worksheet in class. Then, I assigned the "Investigating My Name Interview" for homework to interview a parent/guardian. The next day, without discussing the "Work on Writing" rules, I had students free write for a few minutes about their name in their first journal entry. I told them that they could write anything. Ready, set, go! I was curious how the students would handle work on writing. I had the top third of the 4th graders in my class. So, the first student raised their hand immediately. I walked over to this bright student and he asked me, "What am I supposed to write about my name?". I replied, "Anything you want. You have a lot of information."</div>
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This was a great learning experience for me to see where the students are in their writing stamina. We had already begun Read to Self and made an anchor chart, modeled the correct/incorrect behaviors and have been working on stamina (they only lasted 2 min. 30 sec. the first time we tried it...and these are the top readers in the grade!). </div>
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We discussed the percentage of time spent working on reading vs. working on writing since they were young. Most students agreed that it was about 80% reading and 20% writing. They really have had very little practice writing about a topic freely. Their name (how they got it, how they feel about it, etc.) is something they should be able to write about for 5 minutes, especially after interviewing their parents the night before! I mean, they had the worksheets right on their desk and students were "done" without including any of the information they learned about their name!</div>
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After discussing the Work on Writing expectations and why we need to practice writing freely, the students did a much better job the next time with their stamina and there were no more hands in the air. They wrote for an additional 10 minutes about their name. </div>
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The most difficult part for me has been to just let them write without butting in over their shoulder. I really want them to get comfortable writing without worrying that they are doing it "wrong". <br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">In addition to the writing stamina activity that I used last year, this book would be great for the beginning of the year when discussing classroom expectations and how we treat our classmates!</span><br />
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When I taught ELA, I always used<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Theme-Whats-the-BIG-Idea-Using-Picture-Books-1088236"> this great lesson</a> by the talented Jess at <a href="http://iheartrecess.blogspot.com/">I {Heart} Recess</a>.<br />
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I passed out the "<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Theme-Whats-the-BIG-Idea-Using-Picture-Books-1088236">Big Ideas-Themes</a>" guide from this packet and we discussed some chapter books we have read with their themes. Students shared with their partners some themes from books they are reading independently and easily discovered that books often have many themes that can be supported with text evidence.</div>
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We read "<a href="http://amzn.to/1VRlSdK">Chicken Sunday</a>" by Patricia Polacco together and discussed the themes with text evidence.</div>
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Then, students worked in small groups to read another mentor text and work on the graphic organizer that came with this pack. Many other texts could also be used, but since I already had the titles "<a href="http://amzn.to/1SnYVjj">The Bad Case of the Stripes</a>," "<a href="http://amzn.to/1KFoW6I">A Chair for My Mother</a>," and "<a href="http://amzn.to/1JVDaxt">Chrysanthemum</a>," I just needed "<a href="http://amzn.to/1KE0PYQ">Sylvester and the Magic Pebble</a>" and "<a href="http://amzn.to/1IOBYkE">Thank You, Mr. Falker</a>." I wanted those books for my growing collection anyway. :) </div>
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To read the book and complete the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Theme-Whats-the-BIG-Idea-Using-Picture-Books-1088236">graphic organizers</a> took the groups close to 30 minutes. When they were finished, I heard so many students say, "This was fun!". </div>
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Do you use mentor text in small group work? I have also thought about having some of my struggling students read these mentor texts at a listening station. Many of them are on <a href="http://youtube.com/">youtube</a> and students could follow along in the book or just watch the video if you didn't have the book. </div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSrGUt0QgJo">A Chair for My Mother on Youtube</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og1DcDSvf9U">Chicken Sunday on Youtube</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.storylineonline.net/a-bad-case-of-stripes/">A Bad Case of the Stripes on Storyline Online</a></div>
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You know when you have one of those "aha" moments when you learn a simple trick and CANNOT believe it took you this long to figure it out? That was me last week when I saw this tip on Instagram. For the life of me, I can't remember whose page it was from on my newsfeed but you are a lifesaver! I was working on a PowerPoint document and frustrated as usual trying to get just the right color on my font. I always would go to choose "more colors" and click around on that color wheel for what seemed like forever TRYING to match the color to my clipart!<br />
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I LOVE my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Advanced-Glider-4-Inch-36-Yard/dp/B00409NNYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437913222&sr=8-1&keywords=scotch+advance+tape+glider">Scotch Advanced Tape Glider</a>! I originally bought it for scrapbooking but nothing compares in value for double sided tape. You really get your money's worth on the refills. I make cards for math centers using this tape glider when students will flips cards over for a game and shouldn't be able to see right through the card. Like this set of cards from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Line-Plots-with-Fractions-Math-Center-Common-Core-4MDB4-and-5MDB2-507993">pizza line plot game</a>:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I usually make at least two sets of cards for my centers, each with a different colored back to keep them separate for more than one group to play at a time.</span></div>
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To easily get a colored back on the cards, I run a tape runner on the back of the cards paper before cutting them out. I place the paper on a colored piece of paper and then cut out the squares before laminating. It is tedious but is the best way I have found to make them sturdy and last. No taping the laminated edges that come apart with plain scotch tape!</div>
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Having chocolate in what I tell my students is "my secret stash" is a must for me everyday! This is a favorite chocolate of mine that won't break the bank and is just the right size to satisfy my sweet tooth.</div>
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I know this seems like a no-brainer but I don't know what I would do with Elmer's Glue! No glue sticks, please! With all the gluing my students do for their interactive notebooks, glue sticks do not work well. There is just usually a learning curve in the beginning of the year about how to apply the glue. As my friend Erin from <a href="http://imlovinlit.blogspot.com/2014/02/thursday-throw-down-7-back-to-basics.html">Lovin Lit</a> says, "Never Toaster Strudel!"</div>
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Finally, nothing else compares to the standard composition notebook in my experience for interactive notebooks. Our team specifically writes this on the school supply list but some students still come with spiral notebooks. I keep extra composition notebooks on hand to give those students. Spiral notebooks don't fit as well in our book boxes, the spiral gets stuck on the cardboard edge of the book boxes, students play with the spiral, they try to rip out pages to use elsewhere since it is more the size of a normal piece of paper, etc. </div>
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Last week, I blogged about how I am loving how products are using photographs more now in their cover pages and products. I wrote a tutorial about that <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2015/07/tried-it-tuesday-using-photos-in-cover.html">here</a>.<br />
Here is a picture of one the cover pages I updated on my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nonfiction-Text-Using-Claims-and-Details-Fall-Common-Core-Aligned-1553296">Fall Nonfiction Themed Text Practice</a>.<br />
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A reader asked how I made those boxes transparent so I thought that would be a good topic to cover this week. You see these boxes all over product pages and Pinterest. I love how my friend Joanne at <a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/">Head Over Heels for Teaching</a> uses them all the time like these two examples.</div>
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I love how products are using photographs more now in their cover pages and products.<br />
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So much sharing and collaboration happening this past weekend! Love it!</div>
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When you insert the image you find into PowerPoint, it will most likely not fit the page exactly. I found a way to make my images work without distorting the picture. With my directions I had to crop the photo, but this still worked out for me. I'm sure there are many other ways to do this, but I am just sharing what I figured out with trial and error. See the steps below accompanied by screen shots.</div>
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While I was on a roll, I also updated this cover. Aren't the photos gorgeous?</div>
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Today only these two products (<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nonfiction-Text-Using-Claims-and-Details-Test-Prep-Winter-Common-Core-Aligned-999461">winter</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Themed-Nonfiction-Text-Practice-aligned-to-Common-Core-Claims-1553296">fall</a> themed nonfiction texts) are both 50% off! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are each only $1.50 today! </span></div>
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I have MORE of these in the making and when I eventually bundle them, you will get a discount if you already purchased some of them separately. I can look up any purchases by your TpT username.</div>
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Here is the preview of the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nonfiction-Text-Using-Claims-and-Details-Test-Prep-Winter-Common-Core-Aligned-999461">winter themed nonfiction text</a> product.</div>
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Hi everyone! I'm STILL on a Vegas high! I am so thankful that I had the time to make the trip again this year. It was BIGGER and BETTER than last year (I wasn't sure that was possible) and I'm linking up with <a href="http://theelementaryentourage.blogspot.com/2015/07/viva-las-vegas-tpt-conference-linky.html">Elementary Entourage</a> to share some of my highlights of the trip. </div>
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Get ready for picture overload! I just had to share the many pictures I took with various bloggers because although I took many notes during my sessions on Thursday and Friday, the networking with other teachers was what really made the trip for me. If you are an <b>introvert </b>like me and large groups of people make you nervous, going out of your comfort zone is not the easiest thing to do. I can be loud and talkative but that doesn't mean I'm an extrovert…I know there are some of you nodding your heads right now. I love my job but <b><u>recharging by myself everyday is essential</u></b>. Vegas was a little intimidating last year and I was more nervous this year because there were even more teachers attending. However, there is something to be said for meeting those bloggers you talk to virtually in person! I am so proud of myself for going out of my comfort zone and would do it all over again. The <u>connections made and discussions that took place to face to face are invaluable</u>. If I thought everyone was great from meeting in the virtual world, they were even more awesome in person. I met so many <a href="http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/2015/06/rise-of-celebriteacher.html">celebriTeachers</a> (thanks for the term, Matt!) and all of them were so down to earth! Teachers just like you and me! </div>
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The first picture on the left is my roomie of two years running, Joanne from <a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/">Head Over Heels for Teaching</a>. I LOVE this gal so much and we just have a blast together. Joanne was wonderful too because she let me recharge my introverted self at night. I was exhausted each night and just fell asleep literally in seconds of hitting the bed. The time change didn't help matters either! No, we didn't plan the chevron but isn't that great? The picture on the right is Joanne and I with Matt from <a href="http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com/">Digital: Divide and Conquer</a>! He was at the top of my list of bloggers to meet in person and it was so funny because Joanne and I were walking past this cafe and we heard our names being called. We looked over and the only guy that we could possibly think that might know us was Matt. I wouldn't have recognized him just walking past but we both said, "Are you Matt?" When he replied, "Yes" we might have squealed just a little. Matt is simply amazing and I just love his innovative ideas and quirky sense of humor.</div>
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Here is the sweet, talented Catherine from <a href="http://thebrownbagteacher.blogspot.com/">The Brown Bag Teacher</a> that I was able to talk with again this year (on left) and I met Jennifer Findley from <a href="http://teachingtoinspirein5th.blogspot.com/">Teaching to Inspire in 5th</a> for the first time! Jennifer was so great to talk to and one of the most humble and truly kind souls that you don't get to meet in person that often. I just loved her!</div>
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Here is Kristen from <a href="http://teachingtoinspirein5th.blogspot.com/">Ladybug's Teacher Files!</a> I didn't recognize her at all (she's kind of incognito when it comes to pictures) but I about fainted when I introduced myself and found out who she was! I have followed her tutorials and organization work for years. She was so sweet in person!</div>
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Here is my group of BBB's with Megan Favre from <a href="http://www.teachingsuperpower.com/">I Teach. What's Your Superpower</a>! This blog was designed by Megan and I absolutely love her work! Oh my goodness, is that girl talented or what? Of course I LOVE my BBB's (see more about this wonderful group in the last picture XXOO). From left to right is<span style="text-align: center;"> Diane from <a href="http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/">Fifth in the Middle</a>, Emily from<a href="http://www.ilovemyclassroom.com/"> I Love My Classroom,</a> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Michele from <a href="http://coffeecupsandlessonplans.blogspot.com/">Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans</a>, me, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Joanne from <a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/">Head Over Heels for Teaching</a>, Megan Favre from <a href="http://www.teachingsuperpower.com/">I Teach. What's Your Superpower?</a>, and Jessica from <a href="http://www.ideasbyjivey.com/">Ideas by Jivey.</a></span></div>
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Here are two of the lovely ladies that I couldn't wait to meet from the collaborative blog, <a href="http://www.iteachfourth.com/">iTeach 4th</a>. Heather Renz from <a href="http://mrsrenzclass.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html">Mrs. Renz' class</a>, Meg from <a href="http://www.theteacherstudio.com/">The Teacher Studio</a>, and below Layla from <a href="http://www.fancyfreein4th.com/">Fancy Free in 4th</a>. These ladies are amazing and I am looking forward to collaborating with them more!<br />
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Here is Rachel Lynette from <a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/">Minds In Bloom </a>on the right. I saw her present last year as well as this year and always take away so much from her presentations. She is simply amazing and inspiring to listen to!</div>
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Here is Krista Walden from Creative Clips and <a href="http://thecreativechalkboard.blogspot.com/">Creative Chalkboard</a>! Eeek! </div>
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After a full day of a morning meet up and workshops on Thursday, we decided to go to dinner at the Grand Lux Cafe. It was great and had a huge menu selection at reasonable prices. Then, we walked the strip for a bit. I had to share a few pics of my encounter with Chewybacca. It started out sweet and innocent until he wanted to dip in for a nose rub! Haha! He had this weird voice box and I couldn't help but scream. It must have been hysterical to witness!</div>
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I was so thrilled that it was UFC fight week when we were in Vegas. I'm a huge fan and although I didn't get to see anything UFC related, it was cool watching various happenings in the hotel and people walking around with UFC lanyards. I kept thinking I would see a famous fighter but no such luck.</div>
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We are already to Friday and here is Lisa from <a href="http://learningissomethingtotreasure.blogspot.com/">Learning is Something to Treasure</a>. She was SO sweet and I've been following here for awhile now.</div>
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Here is Meg from <a href="http://www.theteacherstudio.com/">Teacher Studio</a> again and on my right is the amazing Melissa from <a href="http://www.moretime2teach.com/">More Time 2 Teach.</a> She just amazes me because she is the organizer behind <a href="http://www.iteachfourth.com/">iTeach 4th</a>, <a href="http://www.iteachthird.com/">iTeach 3rd</a>, and <a href="http://www.iteachfifth.com/">iTeach 5th</a>! Wow!</div>
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I LOVE this collage below because these four ladies all have something in common! Last summer when I found out I was going back to teaching math on my departmentalized 4th grade team, I turned to these bloggers over and over again for inspiration on how I wanted to organize and structure my math blocks. Clockwise starting on the left is the wonderful Stephanie from <a href="http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com/">Teaching in Room 6</a>. Her ideas on <a href="http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com/search/label/Calendar%20Math">calendar math and spiral math homework</a> are a must read. Next is my dear friend Tara from <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/">4th Grade Frolics</a>. I remember her blog was the first blog I actually came across and the reason I decided to start blogging. I have wanted to meet her for years now! I use her <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/search/label/Morning%20Math%20Meeting">math meeting ideas</a> and board templates every day and also my <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/10/tried-it-tuesday-math-workshop-board.html">math workshop board </a>came from her store! Next, is the inspirational Jennifer Runde from <a href="http://www.rundesroom.com/">Runde's room</a>! I use her<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Math-Journal-315177"> interactive notebook </a>daily in my class as well. Finally, there is the sweet Elizabeth from <a href="http://funin4b.blogspot.com/">Fun in Room 4B</a>! Her serious of posts about <a href="http://funin4b.blogspot.com/2013/08/math-workshop-mondaya-new-weekly-blog.html">math workshop </a>were so helpful last summer when I was trying to figure out how to use this model in my math block. She was do down to earth meeting her in person and I am excited to keep building on these friendships and collaborating with some amazing teachers!</div>
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Here is some of my friends with the man of the hour himself,<br />
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My dear friend Erin from <a href="http://imlovinlit.blogspot.com/">I'm Lovin Lit </a>was a busy girl presenting both days but we finally got a good picture at the end of the day Friday. I won't bore you with all the "not so good" pictures her hubby took trying to get this one. Haha! Erin is so amazing and I am truly inspired by her everyday! When I start to doubt myself trying to divide my time between work, kids, and schedules, I always think of Erin who has not only two, but THREE kids herself! I took so much away from her session again this year.</div>
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Finally…Friday night dinner at I (Heart) Burgers! Yummy!</div>
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Isn't <a href="http://coffeecupsandlessonplans.blogspot.com/">Michele</a> cute getting ready to eat?</div>
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The gang at dinner! LOVE!</div>
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I saved the best picture for last. These are my BBBs (Best Blogging Buddies). Some of our BBBs couldn't make the trip but these ladies are the #1 reason I made the trip again this year. We talk daily via social media and their love, support, and guidance in not only teaching related matters but personal matters as well has been the best thing that has happened to me on this journey! I am so thankful and blessed to have them in my life. In the back row starting on the left there is Michele from <a href="http://coffeecupsandlessonplans.blogspot.com/">Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans</a>, me, Diane from <a href="http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/">Fifth in the Middle</a>, Emily from <a href="http://www.ilovemyclassroom.com/">I Love My Classroom</a>, and in the front Joanne from <a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/">Head Over Heels for Teaching</a>, and Jessica from <a href="http://www.ideasbyjivey.com/">Ideas by Jivey</a>.</div>
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Okay, so maybe THIS is the best picture. Haha!! Jessica's face is absolutely hysterical. This was after happy hour on Friday. :) Jessica presented for the first time this year and I can only imagine all the time and effort that went into that. Her session was incredible. It focused on writing common core passages and questions (which so many teachers are looking for) and she left time for teachers to really answer questions. I learned so much in this session and have already started revamping some products based on her advice! </div>
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Bottom Line? There is only so much motivation I can get from reading motivational handouts, books, etc. It's the real conversations that take place whenever a group of teachers get together (not just TpT conferences but wherever) that leave you feeling <b><u>refreshed and motivated to improve your teaching</u></b>. That's what TpT has done for me. I know I am a better teacher because of TpT and what I have learned by being immersed in this community. Blogging and creating products have been on the back burner this year but I am always working to improve as a teacher. I feel so blessed to have a job I love and the motivation to always continue to strive for improvement! </div>
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I am still enjoying vacation since I flew from Vegas to Seattle to visit my best friend from high school since I was already out this way. She has a little ten month old baby and I am loving my time with her catching up! I go back home to NY on Wednesday and am already missing my two kiddos. At least we have the rest of the summer ahead of us since we start back at school in September. </div>
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Head over to <a href="http://theelementaryentourage.blogspot.com/2015/07/viva-las-vegas-tpt-conference-linky.html">Elementary Entourage</a> and check out the rest of the Vegas happenings from other bloggers who have linked up! Hope to see you there next year if you are a blogger considering attending! :) It's worth it!</div>
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Happy summer! Many of you who start school in August have already begun your summer vacation. You made it! I hope you are relaxing and taking time for yourself. :) In NY, we don't start break until June 25th but this month is already flying by!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><b>50 Shades of Gray</b></span><br />
Ok, how could I resist using 50 Shades of Gray in my title for this post? Haha!! When I started looking for just the right shade of gray to repaint my bedroom, who knew there were SO many very different shades of gray? It is the "new beige" I hear. I learned all about "greige" too (a combination of gray and beige). There were countless hours I spent looking at photos online and on pinterest trying to figure out what might work in my bedroom with the natural woodwork. Most grays look great with white woodwork but I didn't want to paint my natural wood in my 1914 home.<br />
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Here are some inspirational photos that helped me narrow down my choices to four paint sample colors. I searched for grays that seemed to work with natural wood.<br />
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Sherwin Williams <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/251146116695587283/">Argos</a></div>
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Sherwin Williams <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/81416705738338550/">Mindful Gray</a></div>
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Benjamin Moore<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12314598955095693/"> Revere Pewter</a> (I love this color scheme and went with the teal/blue accents in my bedroom).</div>
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Sherwin Williams <a href="http://wefollowpics.com/my-guest-bedroom-makeover-amazing-gray-paint-by-sherwin-williams/">Amazing Gray</a></div>
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I highly recommend buying the little sample paints and actually painting the walls in your room. Here are the four paint samples from bottom down:</div>
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Argos</div>
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Amazing Gray</div>
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I wish I had a better picture of the paint samples with the lighting and woodwork. Argos looks the most gray here (top) and the others look almost tan in comparison, but it was too cool of a color for my woodwork I thought.</div>
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Here is a better picture of my natural woodwork before painting. I fixed a crack in the plaster above the door with joint compound and tape. There are also some holes speckled that you can see.</div>
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I finally decided on Mindful Gray (Sherwin Williams) and am SO pleased with how it turned out. My phone actually bit the dust last night (iPhone 5 won't even turn on) and it doubles as my camera. I have to get something done about that today and then will try for some different pictures in different lighting. It's amazing how a wall color looks differently during different times of day.</div>
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My room still needs finishing touches but I am loving it. I bought a little 22" TV that I put on my dresser and watch Netflix at night to my heart's content. I just started watching "Orange is the New Black". It's very fascinating and I don't think I ever, ever want to go to jail! LOL This is the first time I've had a TV in the bedroom since college (since my dorm was my everything room) and I forgot how convenient it is!</div>
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Euro shams and duvet cover are from Pottery Barn. It is the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/1560408/?catalogId=18&sku=1560408&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base-1560408&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-tSrBRCk8bzDiO__gbwBEiQAk-D31dJzfjkQET24tQ1vSEcE-85iuEMOFEBssCB66XODzjYaAhvP8P8HAQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5E78362909300-sku%5E1560408-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E42416270491">Samantha Damask</a> design in smoke gray. The standard shams and quilt are also Pottery Barn. It is the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pick-stitch-quilt-sham/?pkey=e%7Cpick%2Bstitch%2Bquilt%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C48%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">Pick-Stitch quilt</a>. Both items are on sale right now so they be discontinuing them? I chose a teal accent color and the pillow is from TJMaxx.<br />
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I desperately need something else in the corner but I love my <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-tufted-back-slipper-chair/-/A-16508058#prodSlot=medium_1_39&term=teal+chair">little teal chair from Target</a>.<br />
It comes in other colors too!<br />
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I bought this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB0LDSI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00">Momeni Suzani hook rug </a>in grays and blues on Amazon.<br />
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One more thing (classroom related) that I am trying are these <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fractions-Decimals-4th-Grade-478434">math games</a> by the Angela Watson. I am using the fraction and geometry ones now and they are wonderful. Once I had all the pieces laminated, I just have about nine baskets of games and students can rotate a couple games during some downtime at the end of the year. It is a change from some of our normal <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2015/03/tried-it-tuesday-math-workshop-games.html">math workshop</a> things and they think they are just having fun! Little do they know...<br />
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Oh my goodness!! I haven't linked up for <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2015/06/monday-made-it-june-8.html">Monday Made It </a>with the wonderful, sweet Tara at <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2015/06/monday-made-it-june-8.html">4th Grade Frolics</a> in SO long! I love this linky and have a few things to share. We are in the home stretch now. Last day with students is June 24th but there is so much to do before then. I am loving the warmer temps…finally!</div>
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So…my baby sister is having a BABY! She is due at the end of August but we just had her baby shower a week ago and it turned out super cute! My older sister made her invitations. She went with the hot air balloon theme. :)</div>
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Table with cookies and flowers (real Gerber Daisies that looked fake!) on table as guests enter. </div>
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Table cloth is burlap fabric.</div>
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Pinwheels made from paper</div>
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Card basket from Michael's and my sister made the hot air ballon decoration using strips of paper, burlap and pinterest directions! Love it!</div>
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Pom poms hung from ceiling made from tissue paper. We had about 12 of them and people took them home after for decorations in teen rooms and offices!</div>
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Banner from burlap and cut out letters from scrapbook paper. It says "Welcome Baby Brown".</div>
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Table decorations. My sister made the Mason jars by painting them with acrylic paint and lightly distressing them with a soft wire brush (to avoid brush marks). Those were door prizes for games when we ran out of other prizes.</div>
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"Wishes for Baby Brown" idea that I got from my friends at <a href="http://pinkadotselementary.blogspot.com/">Pinkadots Elementary</a>. These turned out super cute and I am taking the completed wishes to place in a photo album to give to my sister and brother-in-law as a keepsake.</div>
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One game that we played was "The Price Is Right". Everyone loved this game and it was quick. This was another idea from my friend, Theresa at <a href="http://pinkadotselementary.blogspot.com/">Pinkadots Elementary</a>!</div>
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I bought all the items for "The Price Is Right" game and held them up for the audience to see. Since the baby's sex is a surprise, I bought two of each burp cloths, socks, and change of clothes. The one they don't need can be take back using the receipt. One guest was only $0.82 away from the correct total!</div>
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We played Baby Bingo where guests wrote down gifts they thought my sister and brother-in-law would receive. This kept the audience active during the opening of presents. We had many little prizes to give away and then started giving away the flowers on the table in the painted Mason jars for bingos. I wrote "Brown" at the top instead of "Bingo".</div>
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Here is a picture of me (far right) with my mom and two sisters at the shower. We coordinated colors! :)</div>
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Mother's Day is over, but this would also be cute for Father's Day or an idea to pin for next year. My students created <a href="http://www.wordle.net/">Wordles</a> for their moms and I laminated them. They turned out cute!</div>
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The only advice I would give is to have students copy the words they type in the box before hitting "create". If for some reason, they lose the page, they would have to start typing all over again. If they copy it first, then they can just paste it again. This happened several times and saved many students!</div>
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Here is <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Best-Part-of-Me-Paper-for-MothersFathers-Day-Project-729553">a project </a>I completed in the past for Father's Day and I have a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Best-Part-of-Me-Paper-for-MothersFathers-Day-Project-729553" style="background-color: yellow;">freebie </a>in my TPT store for it.</div>
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I "made" these pencils by placing duct tape at the top and writing student numbers on them with a sharpie. I used three different tapes for my three blocks since the numbers repeat for the three blocks.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I blogged about my pencil challenge </span><a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2015/05/tried-it-tuesday-pencil-challenge.html" style="text-align: center;">here</a><span style="text-align: center;"> a month ago and I am so thrilled to report that it has been working! Only six students out of 50 have not met the pencil challenge the entire month and the rest all have the original pencil! It has been great because if a student even thinks about "wasting time" to get a pencil, I just say, "So, you are out of the pencil challenge?" Since most students are keeping this pencil as a back up in their math boxes, they respond, "No! That's right! I have an extra pencil in my box." The pencil must be always sharpened and ready to go to stay in the pencil challenge as well so it works well as a backup. They can only sharpen pencils in the morning, at snack time, and right after class.</span></div>
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I thought this was cute. We received these from the Parent Teacher Association for Teacher Appreciation Week but it would be great for back to school.</div>
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That's it for now! I am looking forward to getting my Made Its on for next year come July!</div>
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Time is flying! I can't believe that we are well into May. ELA and math state tests are done and we only have science to go. We still have almost 40 instructional days to go…but who's counting?! :)<br />
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Our fourth graders are OUT OF CONTROL this year with pencils!!<br />
Last week mechanical pencils were officially BANNED from the grade. We always write on the school supply lists "no mechanical pencils" please. Now I remember why! We started getting relaxed on this rule and before we knew it, students had mechanical pencils everywhere!! I wish I had taken a picture of some students desks filled with them. There wasn't just the issue of them constantly breaking and students playing with the lead. I had the problem of about five boys who would crowd around each other's desks anytime it was time to line up and look at each other's pencils! One boy said he bought pencils himself at Walmart with his own money. However, he bought the wrong size refill lead and that was another issue, trying to find pencils and trade to match his lead! Ugh!<br />
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So, now with mechanical pencils gone, we are focusing on another pencil problem! Since we are departmentalized, students from two other homerooms come to my room everyday for math. I keep book boxes of math materials in my room complete with a pencil case to store a "back up pencil" and highlighters. Students should just come to class with their homework folder and a pencil. Lately it seems that half the students never have a pencil (or a back up one in their box in case one breaks). Students can only sharpen pencils during morning work time, snack time, and at the end of the day for management issues. We all know students who would sharpen pencils all day to waste time. :) I've had these containers for two years, but with 50 students in and out of my room everyday, students just take pencils to borrow them and never return them! I can't keep extra ones in there!<br />
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Possible solution? <span style="background-color: yellow;">Start a pencil challenge</span>! I read about pencil challenges in the blogging world last year. This is the deal:<br />
I gave everyone a pencil with their number written with a Sharpie on a piece of duck tape wrapped on the end.<br />
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The picture above is actually for my block 2 class and the picture below is block 3. I had to use different tape for each block because the numbers repeat three times for each group. I used another different tape for my block 1 but I didn't get a picture before passing those out last week.</div>
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The students can save their pencil and not use it or use it everyday. They just have to still have their pencil by "pencil reward day" which is Wednesday for my homeroom. They received their pencils last Thursday. Today I asked how many still had their pencil and EVERY student raised their hand! I didn't tell them what the prize would be, but said there would be a reward. I'm going to mix it up a bit and sometimes give lunch in the classroom or outside time and other times a prize from my prize bin. It's close enough to the end of the year that I think I can keep it going all year and it will save my sanity these last weeks!!</div>
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By the way, my <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/">Classroom Friendly Supplies</a> pencil sharpener I first blogged about in January 2013 <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2013/01/friday-linkies-that-pencil-sharpener.html">here</a> is going strong! Here is a picture of my pencil sharpener yesterday. I had it wall mounted in a creative way.</div>
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These are my pencils sharpened with the <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/">Classroom Friendly supplies</a> sharpener.</div>
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Well, I almost forgot about Tried It Tuesday in my sickness slumber. Taking a break from my nap to try and get caught up with my neglected blog. My daughter caught this virus over a week ago and she was stuck on the couch for FOUR days (very unlike her!). Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, AND she got pink eye. Now I have it and haven't eaten since Saturday. This is day two home from school. The temps reached over 70 here yesterday for the first time since last year sometime and I was stuck inside in bed all day. :( This too shall pass I tell myself but I wish it would hurry!<br />
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We are in full state testing mode here in New York. The ELA exam is this week and next week is the math exam. I thought I would share some resources that I have found for review.<br />
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It is a study guide that give examples and definitions of all fourth grade Common Core skills in math. There are even options of pages to send home for multiplication depending on how your students learn the skill (partial products and one for the lattice method). <br />
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Of course, what test prep would be complete without more practice solving word problems? Our state test is comprised of almost all word problems. These <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiple-Choice-Task-Cards-Whole-Number-Operations-1098223?hc_location=ufi">Multiple Choice Task Cards Whole Number Operations</a> by <a href="http://coffeecupsandlessonplans.blogspot.com/">Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans</a> are a great way to amp up your review of word problems in a fun, engaging way!<br />
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I have also been using <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Moves-Stepping-Up-Our-Math-Game-4th-Grade-CCSS-Daily-Spiral-Review-804638">Math Moves: Daily Spiral Review</a> by <a href="http://funin4b.blogspot.com/">Fun in Room 4B</a>. Each spiral review page covers all 5 domains every week. I started using this late in the year but it could be used all year. There are also separate weekly assessment pages covering the same standards from the daily work for the week. I am using it right now as spiral review for homework but would also work great for morning work. Check it out!</div>
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Fourth Grade Flipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921941721176853181.post-68215971291910550802015-03-10T06:32:00.002-04:002016-02-15T08:38:24.668-05:00Tried It Tuesday {Math Workshop Games}<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope your week is off to a great start! I am in countdown mode for a two week spring break. We have this week and next week, then a two week spring break! Wahoo!!<br />
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I have blogged about how I started using math workshop this year during my three 80 minute math blocks a day <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/10/tried-it-tuesday-math-workshop-board.html">here</a> and <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/10/tried-it-tuesday-adapted-mind.html">here</a>. During the "Hands On" rotation, students work on centers from my math bins. I have eight drawers in this cart from <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/">Lakeshore Learning</a>.<br />
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Students absolutely LOVE the math "games" hands down more than any other center choice. They are so excited when I introduce a new game as a center. They are allowed to play the games at center time but also have to work on the other independent activities. They would only play the games if I let them though! Students who are fast finishers on our daily math meeting that I open the class with, have anywhere from 5-10 extra minutes and during that time, they can grab a quick game to play. </div>
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We just finished our fraction unit, and students loved the matching/go fish game that I made several years ago as part of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Four-Fraction-Math-Centers-Task-Cards-CCSS-4NF-Equivalent-Word-Problems-464145">four fraction math centers</a>.</div>
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One way I have found to help organize game pieces is to make two copies of the cards and laminate the cards onto a colored sheet of paper. </div>
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This is the "<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Four-Fraction-Math-Centers-Task-Cards-CCSS-4NF-Equivalent-Word-Problems-464145">Monster Half Smack</a>" game from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Four-Fraction-Math-Centers-Task-Cards-CCSS-4NF-Equivalent-Word-Problems-464145">Monster Fractions</a>. Students compared fractions to the benchmark fraction 1/2 and are able to keep fractions equivalent to 1/2 if they "smack" it first. The other cards go on the game board next to < or > than 1/2.</div>
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The concept we just finished last week was 4.NF.4 multiplying fractions addressing:</div>
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The students are in love with this "<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplying-Fractions-Math-Centers-aligned-to-Common-Core-4NF4-695331">Monster Land Race to the Finish</a>" math game where they must find a fraction of a whole number to determine how many places they move on the game board. If they answer the problem incorrectly (partner checks using the answer key), they don't move on that turn. They start to master this concept quickly when there is a game for it! Here is the bin I have this game in with two sets of cards (two different back colors to keep packs organized). </div>
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This is part of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplying-Fractions-Math-Centers-aligned-to-Common-Core-4NF4-695331">this math pack</a> and also includes another center with word problem task cards.</div>
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During the last Teachers Pay Teachers sale, I snagged two great <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Geometry-Math-Partner-Games8-CCSS-games-for-lines-angles-symmetry-552437">game packs</a> by Angela Watson. I'm really excited to use these geometry partner games.</div>
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I am in love with my updated blog design, and although I didn't make it, hiring a professional to design it for me is something I definitely TRIED! It is worth every penny in my opinion. When people stop by your blog, you want to leave a good impression. The design is the first thing people see before reading your post. I couldn't be more pleased with Megan at <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/">A Bird in Hand Designs</a>. She couldn't be easier to work with and asks all the right questions before starting. It couldn't have been any simpler!<br />
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Since Megan's designs are so amazing, she has a waiting list posted on the sidebar of her blog. I was put on her waiting list back in the fall and December was here before I knew it!<br />
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Before Megan begins, she sends many links to color schemes, paper collections, etc. so you can pick exactly the theme and colors you like. The best part was she sends you a few choices of designs for your header and asks you what you want changed once she finishes that. I'm not a designer so seeing the different options made it so much easier for me. Megan didn't make me feel like an inconvenience when I would ask questions. She was so helpful and works fast once it is your turn. I can't imagine the hours she puts into it but for even a "Luxe" package at $140 it was SO worth it!! I don't even want to think about the headache I would go through to try to design my own! You can see the detailed information about Megan's packages <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/p/made-4-you.html">here</a>.</div>
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Notice anything different? It was about time for a blog makeover!!! I was THRILLED with what Megan from <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/">A Bird in Hand Designs</a> created! </div>
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She was so easy to work with and tolerated all my questions. :) I am in LOVE!! I love the unique feel and it's so ME! :)<br />
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I've been a terrible blogger lately and I'm not going to make excuses. If you follow Tried It Tuesday, you can <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2015/01/tried-it-tuesday-math-notebooks.html">link up here</a> all month. Here is the new Tried It Tuesday button for the next time you link up. It will be official with the new link up of February (second Tuesday of the month!).<br />
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This was a post from last January about New Year's Resolutions that my class made. See <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/01/tried-it-tuesday-new-years-resolutions.html">the post here </a>for details on the great product I used by my BBB, Joanne at <a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/">Head Over Heels for Teaching</a>!</div>
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In <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/06/tried-it-tuesday-book-challenge.html">this Tried It Tuesday</a> from last June, I shared about how I used a book challenge throughout the year in my ELA classes. </div>
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The most visited blog post from 2014 was focused on teaching Text Structures. This standard seems to be weak county wide on our state assessment. We spent a lot of time on it but it is still tricky! Check out <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/01/day-6-giveaway-and-tried-it-tuesday.html">the post here</a> for some links to text structure resources!</div>
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