Last post in June :( wow!

Took a week off school projects, but wanted to share a couple “Made Its”.

30^th Birthday Card:  Fishing pole (stick, string, paperclips, hot glue)

My husband and I enjoy kayaking and fishing with our dog.  We made this birthday card for my sister's boyfriend who also likes to fish and kayak with us.  The bag is silly, but it was the only one we could find to go with the creek fishing theme! 

World Cup Spirit:  Flag Face App
I love soccer, so I was excited to receive this picture from my mother in-law.  She used the Flag Face app to create it.

3 Helpful Ideas I used this school year.

First Monday Made It!  This is my first post since last summer.  What a busy school year!  I really love getting/sharing ideas with other educators, and hope to blog more throughout the 2014-2015 school year...not just in the SuMMeR! :0)

1.  Morning Checklist
The kids have these on their desks each morning.  They fill it out with a dry erase marker.  It is a class job for 2 students to erase them, and pass them out to use the next day.  Click to download it for free or make your own, laminate, and they are ready to go. DOWNLOAD FILE

 

 2.  Homework Club

Last summer I saw a lot of great ideas motivating students to complete homework.  I chose to use the "Homework Club" theme.  I created the numbers, laminated, and glued magnets to the back of each.  This was a monthly motivator.  If a student missed an assignment they would place their number in a jar I kept beside the whiteboard.  At the end of the month there would be a celebration activity/treat for the students on the board.  I always keep track of homework in a binder, and this is a great visual for the students.  Click to download my PowerPoint or create your own. DOWNLOAD FILE  

 

 3.  Teacher Evaluation Evidence Binder

Creating a binder with the Danielson Framework was helpful when I went to share my self evaluation form with my principal.  Click for a copy of the self evaluation rubric. DOWNLOAD FILE  

Click for blue chevron dividers.DOWNLOAD FILE

Behavior Pocket Chart and Sporty Font Bulletin Board

Last Monday was the first day I could get in my classroom since June!  The school has been closed all summer to conserve energy.

I created a new behavior chart this year.  I made one for my homeroom, and the two other fourth grade rooms I will be getting for math.  Click here to get the behavior chart signs.

 

 My husband just got a high school mathematics teaching job, and I worked on some bulletin board materials for him this week.  I couldn't use any of my fonts, so I found him a few sports ones.  Click on SPORTY FONTS to get the downloads.  I used:

Click here to get a free copy of the signs I made him.

Wishing everyone a great school year! 

Small Group Resource Bins

I made a new small group reading rotation chart and a new small group math rotation chart.  I will be using pocket charts to display them.  The reading bins will be great for leveled books and activities.  The math bins will be great for group activities practicing math facts and unit skills.  The bins were a dollar at Walmart.  After laminating the bin signs, I attached them with superglue.  Download the bin signs by clicking here.  I use the large group posters to write the students' names in dry erase marker.  I change groups often, so it works well for me to be able to constantly erase and change the laminated signs.  Download the reading group signs by clicking here.

I also worked on binder clips.  I got 3 packs of 10 at the Dollar Tree. $3!! I printed, laminated, and super glued them.  You can get them by clicking here.

My school has been closed this summer to conserve energy, so I haven't been able to laminate anything.  I bought a laminator at Costco for $20!  I can get a head start laminating the small things!

Student Welcome Back: Leave on desk for the first day.. :)

I love all the “Welcome Back” treats that I see on Pinterest.  I wanted mine to have to do with my back to school bulletin board.  I have paw prints to put up with each student's name.

I recently downloaded the “Art Studio” app and came up with the tag below.  I am going to attach a paw print pencil.

Click here to download the welcome back tags below.

Or here for the blank template below.

The students will also have this crossword puzzle on their desks to try.  I usually do a word search with all the students' names, but always have to do it last minute because of move ins/outs.  Trying something new.. I drew the clipart of myself with the Art Studio app.  J

Discovery Education Puzzle Maker