tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55746633885104211202024-03-13T00:57:03.234-04:00What's Working This Year in Second?A place to store ideas of what worked in an integrated Second Grade classroom.Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-50374259986213362712015-07-01T16:47:00.002-04:002015-07-01T16:47:54.051-04:00Currently July!I cannot believe July is here! Mainly because I feel like this pregnancy flew by so quickly. I am due in only 3 days, I can't believe it!<br />
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GUILTY! I am listening to boy band music. I was mainly in the mood for NKOTB but there is some good Michael Jackson on there.<br />
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I am so glad to finally be on vacation. The last few days were brutal being 9 months pregnant and working without AC.<br />
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I am due in three days and I can't help but wonder when this little one is going to make her appearance. My first daughter was already a day old at this point in my pregnancy so it's hard not to feel a little disappointed.<br />
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I need to move into my new classroom. I went in today to check things out and move some things around and I am dog tired.<br />
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I think I am am all-star cake/cupcake decorator. I love doing it!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-69889795971362671462015-06-30T17:54:00.002-04:002015-06-30T17:54:38.142-04:00My New ClassroomSeeing as I'm just hanging around waiting for this little one to make her appearance I thought I'd share some pictures I have taken of my new classroom. I'm moving from a larger Kindergarten room to a smaller second grade room, but, this room does have its perks. There is no carpeting in this room which is great! The carpeting in the other classrooms are as old as the school and are in need of being replaced. This room also gets a lot of sunlight, my old room did not. This is a blessing and a curse. I love, love, love natural light, it keeps me going, but in the Summer it will be hotter. I am planning on going in tomorrow to take some measurements and to jot down where electrical outlets are as well as internet outlets. That's just as long as I don't go into labor tonight! Ok, time for the pictures:<br />
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This is looking to the front of the room from the back right corner. You can see the front door to the left, this leads out into the hallway. I have a lot of open space to play with and I am thinking I am going to put the desks into groups of 4.</div>
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This is the view from the front door area. To the left you can see one of the back doors, this door opens up into the cafeteria. On the back wall is my one and only window that opens. I am afraid that I will die of heat in there in the Summer but a teacher that was previously in this room told me that there is a breeze.</div>
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This is the front of the room. The teacher had her group teaching area over there. I'm not sure if I will keep it that way or move it. Not sure I like that the computers are there in the middle of it.</div>
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This is the wall on the right side of the room. There is a door toward the left that leads into the classroom next to mine. The one good thing about this wall is that it is completely magnetic! Hoping to use this area to display student's work as well as hang anchor charts.</div>
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I'm hoping to come up with some really good ideas on how to set up the room once I get in, get measurements and find out where my limited amount of outlets are. I hate moving into a new room, I feel like I never know how to set it up best. How do you/did you decide to set up your classroom when you first moved in? Any suggestions?</div>
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-64663726760022689412015-06-25T19:31:00.000-04:002015-06-25T19:31:09.130-04:00Out with the old and in with the new...I am moving to GRADE 2!!!!!!<br />
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I am so excited to announce that I am making the move from Kindergarten to Grade 2! I have spent 5 years in Kindergarten and I have always known in my heart that I was not meant to be in Kindergarten forever. I jumped on the chance to teach second grade as soon as the position opened up and am so excited!<br />
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I know it has been a long time since my last post, but, this year was a very tough one and I am currently 9 months pregnant! Baby Sommer is due any day now!<br />
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I am very excited for my adventures in 2nd Grade and hope to be posting more because of it! Tomorrow is the last day of school for the year, I am very excited! Enjoy your summer everyone!<br />
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> I think I've said this before, but, I love Songza! So many different playlists to match my moods or activities!<br />
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> I do still have a few more weeks of freedom left, but, I feel like the walls are closing in already!<br />
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> My hubby is on a work trip that has been extended by a few days. I sure am missing him!<br />
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<u><b>Wanting:</b></u> Ugh, the weather hasn't been terrible here, but it doesn't feel like summer. It's been mainly in the 70's and we've had a lot of wind and rain. Not a good beach/pool summer.<br />
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<u><b>Needing:</b></u> Honestly, I feel so content right now....I don't really "need" anything. I'd "like" a lot of stuff/things/people/food, etc., but, I'm not in need.<br />
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<u><b>1st Day:</b></u> We have a PD session that lasts 2 days (27th & 28th) then the kids start back on the 3rd of September. <br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-8483479653182068882014-07-01T20:58:00.001-04:002014-07-01T20:58:15.113-04:00Happy July!Here is my July Currently:<br />
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> Watching Devious Maids before I head to bed!</div>
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> I am officially on vacation!</div>
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> I know I am on vacation but I can't help to think about what I want to work on for next year!</div>
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<u><b>Wanting:</b></u> Can't wait to be on vacation in NH!</div>
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<u><b>Needing:</b></u> I need to pack for our NH vacation!</div>
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<u><b>4th of July plans:</b></u> The tropical storm is coming! Looks like we will be spending it inside!</div>
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-46294497239406243642014-06-17T20:31:00.001-04:002014-06-17T20:33:06.624-04:00New theme, new background!I've had some extra time on my hands at night lately, so I changed up my blog style. It matches the nautical theme that I will be doing next year in my classroom. I have been working on getting things little by little to decorate my classroom. It is a lot of fun and I cannot wait to start setting everything up! I received a lot of great stuff from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/">Creative Teaching Press</a> via a great giveaway that Kerri hosted on her <a href="http://mskerriandherkrazykindergarten.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.<br />
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Here is a quick peek at some of the materials I received: <br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-75764443199452125742014-06-01T18:38:00.003-04:002014-06-01T18:38:34.021-04:00June, June, June....It's the month that many teachers in the Northeast look forward to. And, I usually do too. But, this year, I wasn't because I knew my hubby would be traveling a lot for work this June. So here it is, the first of June and I am dreading the next 27 days. Not because of school, but, because hubby will be in and out a lot. :( Anyway, to keep myself busy I worked on my Currently.<br />
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Listening: DD got Disney Infinity at Easter time. She has slowly but surely been learning how to play.</div>
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Loving: I love that my family, neighbors and friends are very supportive and have offered to help in anyway they can this month.</div>
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Thinking: I am super excited about my nautical theme for next year. I cannot wait to get started on it!</div>
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Wanting: I hate to wish the days away, but, I'd love for hubby to be done traveling!</div>
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Bucket List: Like I said, I can't wait to work on things for next school year!</div>
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Read, read, read. I never get to do enough of this!</div>
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> I love this show even though I hate the blood and guts and am a complete hypochondriac!<br />
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> I love that it is May. It means summer is on the horizon. Well, hopefully! The weather hasn't been very seasonal around here.<br />
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> I already have a theme for next year; see my last post!<br />
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<u><b>Surprise:</b></u> Head over to <a href="http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/">Clutter-Free Classroom</a>. Her blog is great and she has a lot of great products!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-9756499072083805352014-04-26T16:59:00.000-04:002014-04-26T16:59:19.389-04:00Anchors Away!I know it is only April.<br />
I know there are still 59 days until the last day of school.<br />
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I am going nautical next year! I love everything nautical; home decor, fashion, etc. This is the perfect theme for me. So, being the eager beaver that I am I have started collecting ideas on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/laurie12820/nautical-classroom/">Pinterest</a>, and, I have started shopping for and making crafts! I recently found out that a <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm">Hobby Lobby</a> opened up near me! I know these are fairly common down South but there are hardly any in the North East. My daughter and I were on spring vacation this week so we went on an adventure to find said Hobby Lobby. You guys, I fell in L.O.V.E. with the store. We were there, in our glory, going up and down every. single. aisle. I don't even know how long we were there! We grabbed a <strike>couple</strike> million things and headed home.<br />
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I had two crafts in mind when I went in there so, I grabbed the materials I needed there. This is the inspiration for my first craft:<br />
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<br />This is a wreath sold on Etsy. I am doing a navy and lime green nautical theme, so, I bought a foam floral wreath form (couldn't find it on the site, <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/14-green-styrofoam-wreath-175703/">similar</a>), <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/4mm-navy-bonnie-braided-macrame-craft-cord-645663/">navy craft cord</a>, <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/6mm-pearl-bonnie-braided-macrame-craft-cord-179424/">white craft cord</a> and <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/matte-gg-ribbon-412270/">lime green ribbon</a>. I started working on this the other night. I wrapped the foam with the cord and then realized that my glue gun is at school! That's okay! I still need to get the natural cord and a wooden anchor. Here is what it looks like currently with ribbon in one spot just so you get the idea:</div>
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I can't wait until I can finish it! It is going to look great. I think I spent $13 total on this project so far. The cute wreath above sells for around $50 I believe!</div>
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Ok, next project I just created on my own. I wanted a cute nautical monogram. So, I picked up a wooden letter "S", <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/?keyword=acrylic%20paint&perpage=96&match=AND&F_Sort=2&brand=Anita%27s">navy acrylic paint</a>, <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/?keyword=acrylic%20paint&perpage=96&match=AND&F_Sort=2&brand=Anita%27s">white acrylic paint</a>, <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/crafter-s-paint-brush-set-699165/">brushes</a> and <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/organza-ribbon-162776/">navy ribbon</a>. I painted it today and it looks like this:</div>
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So, I come with some great news! I have finally reached
permanent status in my district! The even better news is that I do not
have to bid to get a position! The position I am currently in is
mine!!!!!!!!! How exciting right?!<br />
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I am also graduating with my Masters degree in less than a
month. Super exciting as well! Can't wait to walk at commencement. It's taken almost 4 years to complete my program because of work, having a little one and just life in general.<br />
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Here are a couple of shots of what's been going on in my classroom the past few weeks:<br />
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Writing stories!</div>
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-52601550908916998052014-04-01T17:17:00.001-04:002014-04-01T17:17:22.655-04:00April Currently!Yikes! It's been a whole month since I have posted! I have been so busy with work and a grad class that I haven't really had the time to post, take pictures, etc. I really need to try to get better with that! Without further ado, here is my April currently:<br />
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> I have 4 episodes of The Voice on the DVR that I need to get through! Ahhhhh! I don't even have time to watch TV!<br />
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> It has been winter here for what feels like FOREVER. Every time we think we are getting warmer weather, a storm comes and it SNOWS!!!!!!!!!!!! This week looks like our first spring-like weather week.<br />
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> It's about that time of year again where the feeling of "Where will I be next September?" comes. This year I have earned bidding rights and may be able to finally score a permanent position.<br />
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<u><b>Wanting:</b></u> I really want to go on a cruise. We were supposed to be going on a cruise this Summer but we had to cancel due to hubby's promotion.<br />
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<u><b>Needing:</b></u> I need to relax. I have so many things swirling through my mind, it's making me crazy!<br />
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<u><b>Hours/Last Day:</b></u> My hours are 8:10-2:30. The kids hours are 8:25-2:30. Our last day is June 24th thanks to snow. <br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-2802913850494560772014-03-01T18:12:00.002-05:002014-03-01T18:12:22.556-05:00March CurrentlyHi there!<br />
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I have been a super terrible blogger lately! I have not had any time to blog or even take pictures of the happenings in my room lately. Between vacations, snow days, IEP meetings, testing, etc., I have had no time! I recently added two more kiddos to my roster and it's been a challenge trying to accommodate one of them! I figured linking up with Farley for the March Currently would be a good way to get a blog post in! Here is my March Currently:<br />
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> I love <a href="http://songza.com/">Songza</a>! I have the app on my iPhone, my iPad and I use it on my laptop as well. I really like it a lot better than Pandora! There are no annoying commercials that pop up on the free version of Songza like they do on Pandora. It really irked me when I would be listening to meditation/relaxation stations and have an ad come on at a very loud volume. I also love that the concierge option on there has different playlist for different activities! Check them out if you haven't yet!</div>
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> I am so glad that it is March! Good-bye SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> I cannot wait for DST, planting our vegetable seeds, warmer weather and FLOWERS!</div>
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<u><b>Wanting:</b></u> Oh my, head! I am sooooooo excited that all things nautical are in this season. I need to get myself some adorable seafare wear to go with my new Sperrys!</div>
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<u><b>Needing:</b></u> Yes, it may be the first day of the Meteorological spring but it is FREEZING here. We are also expecting a snowstorm tomorrow night into Monday. :(</div>
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<u><b>??????:</b></u> I looooooooooooooooooooooove the Wahlbergs. Being from Massachusetts I have such a love for those boys. The hubby and I have been loving their new show on A&E that is based around their restaurant <a href="http://www.wahlburgersrestaurant.com/">Wahlburgers</a>. We have yet to eat there but it is definitely on our list!</div>
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-27457157240621244652014-02-03T17:48:00.000-05:002014-02-03T17:48:46.095-05:00February Currently!It is finally February! I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel that is winter! Or, maybe not. It's snowing right now...It's been snowing all day. It's going to snow again Wednesday and this weekend. Oy! Well, anyway, I am linking up again with Farley over at <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/">Oh' Boy 4th Grade</a>.<br />
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Listening - I love, love, love, The Carrie Diaries. That is all!</div>
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Loving - I filled this out on Saturday night. We had gone to my colleagues Chinese New Year party and it was fun!</div>
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Thinking - Ahhhhhh, February vacation. I cannot wait. I want to veg out, I want to hang out with friends and spend time with DD.</div>
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Wanting - Winter to end. 'Nuff said!</div>
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Needing - I desperately need to do some clothes shopping. Ever since DD was born I very rarely shop for myself.</div>
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Okay, are you ready for the 2 Truths and a Fib?</div>
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Fib: I've never been to Disney. Total fib, I've been twice.</div>
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2 Truths: My hubby really is only 2 days older than me and I HATE snakes. I can't even stand to look at a picture of one!</div>
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The Runaway Wok</div>
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My First Chinese New Year </div>
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I use this one to introduce the holiday. It's very basic and explanatory.</div>
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Sam and the Lucky Money</div>
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The Dancing Dragon</div>
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I still have a few more to read, but, we have plenty of time considering that the New Year period lasts 15 days! My colleague adopted her daughter from China 10 years ago and has kept the Chinese holidays and traditions for her. She is very well versed on Chinese New Year so we can really spend some time on this holiday. Here is the dragon that all 5 Kindergarten classes contributed scales to:</div>
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It has a looooooooooooooooooooooong tail!<br />
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We also have some pretty lanterns to show off our visual thinking exercise:<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-60123120727188663542014-01-19T18:47:00.002-05:002014-01-19T18:47:46.828-05:00Happy MLK Jr. Day!Happy MLK Jr. Day! My Kinders and I have been working on our special project. I finally got to hang it in the hall the other day. Here it is:<br />
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Here is a closer look:</div>
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The heads and bodies are from <a href="http://www.theeducationcenter.com/">The Mailbox Magazine</a>. I made the hair for myself and all of the students. The students colored their faces and their shirts. This is the second year I have done this project and I absolutely love it! The two outer posters came in a pack that I just bought at Target in the Dollar Zone section. The MLK portrait is a coloring sheet that I enlarged and had colored. We have spent quite a bit of time talking about being fair and being accepting of everyone. We also discussed how we are all different and that it is a wonderful thing! What have you done to teach the legacy of MLK Jr.?</div>
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-67091534496671871242014-01-13T18:03:00.001-05:002014-01-13T18:03:48.606-05:00Positive ReinforcementI thought I'd take some time to show two quick and easy things we do in our classroom to reinforce great behavior and hard work. The first thing we use is the good ole' sticker chart. My wonderful volunteer makes a chart that corresponds with each month. This month it is mittens:<br />
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Aren't they cute? We mainly give stickers for great behavior, if the class is working quietly as a while and when they complete testing (DIBELs, DRAs, etc.). We also set a goal of 10. If they get ten stickers on their chart before the end of the month, they get to go into the prize bin! It is really simple and it gives them a goal to work toward. They get to take their charts home with them at the end of the month too!<br />
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The next reinforcement we use are tickets! The student earn tickets based on their coloring. We follow the 3 Star Coloring rules as seen <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/104145810106172680/">here.</a> That is not my chart, but, that is where I got the idea! We have the chart hanging in the room and often remind the Kinders about it. Here is the picture of our ticket bucket:<br />
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So, if they earn 3 stars on their coloring they receive one ticket. If they go above and beyond and get 4 stars they receive two tickets. Every week I pick one boy and one girl from the bucket and they get to go to the special prize bin! <br />
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These systems have been working well. What do you use in your classroom?<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-89267059821728348662014-01-04T12:31:00.002-05:002014-01-04T12:31:44.225-05:00My Semi-Extended Holiday Break...I was due to go back to work this past Thursday, and, I did. Funny thing about it was that we were in the beginning of a huge snowstorm. So, by noon Thursday school had already been cancelled for Friday. Which, I am glad we only have to make up one snow day so far, but I would have loved an extended vacation! We ended up getting about a foot of snow. Here is my awesome hubby helping the neighbors clean up:<br />
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Not only did we have a ton of snow, the temperature dropped way below normal! We were experiencing negative temps <i><u><b>without </b></u></i>windchill! I was surprised that he nor the dog were icicles when they came in! Our dog is a Chow Chow and he L.O.V.E.S the snow! Here he is with DD:</div>
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We only lasted for 15 minutes outside, it was beyond cold! I spent the majority of my day cleaning the house and doing laundry. DD helped me to take the Christmas things down and we started putting up some Valentine's Day decor. I know it is early, but, DD loves to decorate! I also spent some time making a bunch of these:</div>
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They are so super simple to make and they are beautiful! I already have some hanging in my classroom, but, I wanted to make some for my co-teacher's room too. If you are interested in making these, this is a great video tutorial: <br />
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I am beginning to gear up to head back on Monday. It's going to be tough! What did you do on your break?<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-70644081900521348892014-01-01T09:26:00.002-05:002014-01-01T09:26:23.830-05:00Happy New Year!I am linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/12/january-currently.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fjtmhg+%28Oh%27+Boy+4th+Grade%29">Farley</a> on time this month! WOOHOO! So, without further ado:<br />
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<u><b>Listening:</b></u> My daughter is currently watching episodes of Super Mario World on YouTube. This kid is obsessed with Mario. It may or may not have something to do with the new Wii my Mother bought.<br />
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<u><b>Loving:</b></u> I know today is just another day, but, there is something so fresh feeling about a "new year". Also, I am weird and I favor even numbers, so I am happy that this year is an even number. Yep, I'm weird like that!<br />
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<u><b>Thinking:</b></u> We are supposed to be getting a pretty big snow storm. We are expected to get 6-12" of snow by Friday evening. They are saying it is going to start snowing tomorrow. I am really hoping that our Superintendent just cancel school for tomorrow and Friday. It was silly to make us return to school for two days this week!<br />
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<u><b>Wanting:</b></u> I really, really, want these snow days. As much as I want to get out of school earlier in the Summer, I'd like to spend more time with my family. My daughter was sick for days after Christmas and she is only starting to feel better!<br />
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<u><b>Needing:</b></u> My hubby now has the cold and I need him to feel better. We have things to do today to prep for the storm!<br />
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<u><b>Memory:</b></u> We were blessed to have our family and friends here at our house on Christmas Eve. I love having everyone together; it does not happen nearly enough! <br />
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I wish you all a happy, healthy and blessed new year! Now, go link up!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-56952668335162480122013-12-26T11:07:00.001-05:002013-12-26T11:15:34.255-05:0013 for 13!Well, our Christmas excitement has come and gone. We will be having Christmas dinner with my family tonight but all gifts were opened last night and this morning. Now we are sitting around and playing with the things my daughter received last night. We have built one Lego Dolphin Cruiser, baked chocolate chip cookies in the Easy Bake Oven and have played farm with her Melissa & Doug barn. Now, I have a few minutes to think of 13 memories I have made over this past year. I am doing mine a little differently. I am going to pick one memory from each month and then I will choose one word to keep close in 2014.<br />
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We rented a manor in North Conway, NH with a bunch of our friends. There were 13 adults and 3 kids in total. We have been doing this yearly, but, we are not this year. We are hoping to do something in the Summer months instead. It was a lot of fun. We went tubing and for a sleigh ride as well. It was a wonderful weekend with friends!<br />
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In February, we had a blizzard! The storm was named Nemo and that gives me a chuckle. We lost power and were without it for 2 whole days. Luckily, we have a generator so, we were able to run the heat, fridge, hot water, toaster over and microwave. We had fun living by candle light for a few days. :)</div>
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Easter! We had a blast decorating eggs, going on an Easter egg hunt and spending time with family!</div>
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BOSTON! We looooooove Boston! The Public Garden and Common are gorgeous in the Spring time. It was very somber as this was the first time we had gone into the city after the Marathon bombing.<br />
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We went to the zoo on on of the hottest days of the Summer with my co-teacher and her daughter. I even took a picture of the temperature reading on the stroller. I don't know how we made it that day but it was a HOT one!<br />
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Cassie had her first friends only birthday party at the Ocean Explorium. She and her friends had a blast. I can't believe she is 4!<br />
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I received my call to return to work and began to set up my new classroom. I was able to move into a bigger classroom which I was super excited about because it put me right next to my lovely co-teacher!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-25858564003004950982013-12-22T15:22:00.001-05:002013-12-22T15:22:34.657-05:00PHEW! I survived!I am sooooooooooooooooo happy to officially be on vacation! I didn't feel that last week was that bad until my body started to relax on Friday night. By Saturday morning both of my shoulders hurt, one had a knot the size of a golf ball in it and it was causing a pain to run from my shoulder right down to the thumb! I am feeling much better today! My fantastic husband has given me a couple of good shoulder rubs and I think he worked the knot out. Here are a couple pictures of the spirit days we had:<br />
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We crammed a lot of stuff into the last few days of school and I didn't get to take pictures of any of it! I am such a bad blogger!!!!! Our themes next month are going to be Gingerbread and Winter. I am excited because I have a lot of cute things for Gingerbread! I want to wish you all a very happy holiday and a happy and healthy 2014!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-49427002787207938672013-12-16T19:30:00.002-05:002013-12-16T19:30:36.199-05:00Elf Day!The week before Christmas vacation is always Spirit Week at our school. Today was Elf day. I have an incredibly creative and talented co-teacher so we had such cute elf costumes! Here we are:<br />
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We were life-sized Elves on the Shelf! She made our collars and skirts; she's awesome! Some of our kiddos didn't have an elf hat of their own, so we made some! Here is one of my sweeties fast asleep, someone had a long weekend!:</div>
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Bell, our clasroom elf had also left us a note:</div>
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She was sitting beside our pretty tree:<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-59602924633801961572013-12-10T22:15:00.001-05:002013-12-10T22:15:21.693-05:00Christmas QuestionnaireI am linking up with Michelle over at Fabulous in First. She has put out a Christmas Questionnaire and I am playing along! If you'd like to join in too, click the button below to join in!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Hot Chocolate or Eggnog? </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Neither! I looooooooooove chocolate but I just cannot get past the texture of hot chocolate. And eggnog....it has the word egg in it so I won't even go near it! I'd rather have a nice piping hot cup of tea!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them underneath the tree? </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Santa wraps them unless it is something really big.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Colored lights or white?</span> </b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">White! I don't mind the colored lights but I love the clean nostalgic look of the white lights.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><b><span style="color: #990000;">When do you decorate? </span></b></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">The day after Thanksgiving we start putting the decor up around the house. Then the outdoor decor follows soon. The last thing that goes up is the tree because we get a real one.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Real or Fake Tree? </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Well, I just answered this above, lol! We get a real tree. As nice and easy as getting a fake one sounds, I just can't bring myself to do it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">What Tops Your Tree?</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">A pretty, sparkly, star that I bought on clearance the day after Christmas at Target a few years ago.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Favorite Christmas Memories or Traditions?</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">When I was a kid we used to go out and visit with everyone on Christmas Eve. We would got to 5 or 6 houses and hang out for a while, exchange presents and have fun. I miss it!</span></span><b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></b> </span></span><b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></b> </span></span><b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Do you remember your favorite gift as a child?</span></b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">I had a few but one that really sticks with me is my typewriter. I know. Who gets excited over a typewriter?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"> Winter Wonderland</span></span><br />
<br /><b><span style="color: #990000;">Candy Canes. Yuck or Yum? </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Favorite Christmas Movie? </span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer</span></span></span></span><br />
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Both!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Photo cards! I love to see everyone's cute pictures!</span></span><br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-47858337261490288642013-12-09T18:48:00.000-05:002013-12-09T18:48:19.185-05:00Our Elf has Arrived!Last week when we came back from Thanksgiving break, we were surprised by a knock at our classroom door. I opened the door and there was a mysterious package! It was soooooooo cold and the Kinders were super excited!<br />
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They could not wait for me to open the package when I told them that the return address was: S. Claus North Pole! So, I tore into it and this is what we found:<br />
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We read the story together and then it was time to choose a name for our little elf!<br />
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As you can see, Bell won! We are so happy to have her in the classroom and have begun writing in our Elf journals. I will post more soon!<br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-41637917789028427892013-12-02T19:53:00.001-05:002013-12-02T19:53:22.905-05:00December CurrentlyIt is December! WOOHOO! I always feel like it is a milestone in a school year. The Kinders are settling in well and they are really working hard on trying to spell things on their own. That is a huge plus because my Kinders last year didn't even want to try! So, without further ado, here is my December currently:<br />
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Listening - I am finally listening to Christmas music. I refuse to listen before Thanksgiving!<br />
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Loving - I love that there are only 3 more weeks until Christmas break! Can't wait to spend the holidays with my family!<br />
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Thinking - I have a meeting with a parent tomorrow so I am thinking of what I need to do to prep for it tonight.<br />
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Wanting - Everyone in my house has been sick since the beginning of the Fall. It's time for it all to go away already!<br />
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Needing - My back is a mess, I could benefit from a nice hot stone massage.<br />
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Favorite Tradition - I love going out and finding the perfect tree. As tempting as it is just to get a fake one and be done with it, I love the hunt of finding a nice perfect real pine tree. <br />
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Mrs. Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268317062455937854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574663388510421120.post-7375106289930516542013-11-23T18:27:00.001-05:002013-11-23T18:27:23.743-05:00Elf on the Shelf!I cannot believe that it is just about time for the Elf on the Shelf to make its appearance! Where have the past few months gone?! ACK! I am super excited about bringing the Elf back our, the Kinders last year loved it! It will be strange to have to call her a new name this year. The biggest thing I love about having the Elf around is the writing piece. My students wrote in their Elf Journals every morning for their Before School Work (BSW). Here is an example:<br />
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This really helped to strengthen their writing skills as well as their fine motor skills. Our elf did a lot of silly things:<br />
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