tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473748519427242762024-03-13T01:22:43.535-04:00Flipping into KindergartenKimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-51622216457756842392018-09-19T09:22:00.003-04:002018-09-19T21:08:37.557-04:00Hello again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello again! Life has been extremely busy since I wrote on this blog almost 2 years ago. Kudos to all of the teacher parents out there who juggle personal kiddos, classroom kiddos, etc. I am not quite sure how you do it. I can barely keep up with myself and 2 fur babies. My goal this school year is to document more of who am I, my why, and what I am doing in my classroom along with some fur baby updates as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little about me...I am a Kindergarten teacher in Maryland who loves to play with my 2 fur babies, travel, read all the books, and create things for myself and others. I am in my fourteenth year of teaching. I have been blessed to be in the same school and grade for my entire career. You will hear me refer to my students as my kiddos. The relationships I have built with families over the years is so precious to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My fur babies are a huge part of my life so you will hear tons about the latest adventures of Scout (my dog) and Chocolate (my cat). They really need their own show because they are a mess. It is truly a love-hate relationship with those two. Scout is 5 year old Sheltie and has never found a ball he doesn't want to fetch. Chocolate is 12 years old and tolerates Scout on a good day. He prefers to live the eat, sleep, and cuddle with my human life while Scout wants the pet me and play fetch with me life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So now that you know a little more about me, I hope you stick around and help keep me accountable for writing on this blog of mine. Thanks for staying on this journey with me. Over the next year, I plan to reflect on my trip to Nepal this summer, the National Amazing Shake journey, moving to the house system as a school, and the incredible bonds I have built with so many wonderful people and children along this journey of mine. </span></div>
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Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-65383016344644563522016-10-19T23:00:00.000-04:002016-10-19T23:00:45.576-04:00RCA...Disneyland for Teachers!It's t-minus 19 hours until I am Ron Clark Academy bound with some amazing friends. This has been on my bucket list for awhile, but I often wondered if it would come true. <div>
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Let's rewind to the spring of 2016 when some of my friends and myself went to Florida for the Get Your Teach On conference with Deanna Jump from <a href="http://www.deannajump.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Jump's Class</a> and Hope King from <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Elementary Shenanigans</a>. We came back to school filled with tons of amazing ideas and a renewed drive to spread joy to others. </div>
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In August 2016, a bunch of friends and myself were on another adventure to a conference sponsored by <span style="background-color: white; color: #322e29; font-family: 'Droid Serif';">Ashley Schroeder from </span><a href="http://www.schroedershenanigansin2nd.com/" style="color: #87d0c9; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd</a>. Ron Clark was the guest speaker at this wonderful conference. The car ride home was spent searching for grants, looking at our school calendar, looking at the RCA calendar, and researching flights to Atlanta. At one point during the drive home, it got very silent in the car because the thought of "what if we can't figure this out" began to set in. However we were determined this was going to work. </div>
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That brings us to September 2016...we bought tickets to Atlanta not knowing whether we were going to be able to find funding to go to RCA. We decided even if we didn't get funding, we would be going to Atlanta for the weekend because the tickets were to good to pass up. We finally found a grant that was focused on social and emotional learning. We thought professional development at RCA fit that grant criteria perfectly, but then it was the waiting game to see if our application would be granted. We waited and waited (and secretly from each other we kept checking the RCA website to see if October 21st was still open). The good news finally came that our application was accepted. My phone began dinging as the text messages flew from our phones to each other. We were over the moon excited.</div>
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Fast forward to t-minus 19 hours... I have checked in for my flight, suitcase is packed, and tons of thoughts are flying around my head. What will it feel like when I enter RCA? Is RCA really like Disneyland for teachers? Will I (a kindergarten teacher) be able to take back any useful information to my classroom from a middle school? What relationships will I build while at RCA? I have 7 1/2 hours of parent-teachers conferences tomorrow and then I can begin my teacher field trip (which is how I explained it to my students). </div>
Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-52944559786866468892016-09-25T22:25:00.000-04:002016-09-25T22:33:25.965-04:00I Spy...Giant Googly Eyes!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fall is one of my favorites times of the year. There are so many different occasions that intrigue students during the fall months...apples, pumpkins, firefighters, Halloween, etc. All of these themes provide a great motivator when trying to teach academic standards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The words Common Core are words that people either love, hate, or tolerate. It does not matter how you feel about the words Common Core because our job is to teach. I teach in a state that uses Common Core. I have no choice in the standards I am told to teach, but I have tons of choice in how I deliver that information to my students. I choose to make learning fun so Common Core is fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I was looking over my data, I noticed that my students were struggling with either naming letters or isolating the initial sound in words. After looking over my data, I just happened to wander through Dollar Tree where they had giant googly eyes. Who can resist giant googly eyes?...not this teacher that's for sure! And I just might have bought this Frankenstein bucket after Halloween last year because it was on sale and cute! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Voila! Some Silhouette vinyl letter stickers, some alphabet clipart, 13
packages of giant googly Dollar Tree eyes, and 1 Frankenstein bucket....I
Spy Frankenstein Letters was created. My kiddos loved saying "I
Spy" and then flipping over a giant eye to name the letter or say the
letter sound. I played it in small group to teach my kiddos how to play.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am a little late with my classroom reveal, but since it is still September I wanted to share my home away from home with you. At my school, we have an office space and a small bathroom hallway connecting two classrooms. This makes for some unique corners and bends in the classroom. My classroom also has another unique feature because I have a full sized refrigerator and oven in it as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I enjoy the connected classrooms with the shared bathroom hallway and office space. Teaching can be an isolating career, but with the shared hallway between the two classrooms it lessons the isolation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know I always have another adult to give that "look" to when struggle city is happening during the day or when something amazing is happening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have spent the last 10 years of my career in this classroom so room 109 is truly my home away from home. Come on in!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is entrance to my classroom. I love that my cubbies are inside my room and not in the hallway. They are not fully in my classroom which gives more space too. The storage above the cubbies is a blessing as well.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My writing center and student boxes. The student boxes hold a writing folder, sight word cards, guided reading books, pencil box, and free choice journal for each child. I have portable supplies because my students sit or stand anywhere in the classroom as long as they are working. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My writing center, dramatic play, construction center, and word work centers. I have these centers together because my students use the dramatic play table for the writing center. The construction center rug (excuse the chairs) is used for my students to complete the work work activities. Notice the writing center has changed spots from the picture above. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "\22 verdana\22 " , sans-serif;">The view from my small group teaching area. I can see the cubby hallway, bathroom hallway, and every corner of my classroom. I took these pictures after school or those bath mats folded in the white clothes basket would be spread all over our floor. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My whole group teaching area. My computer center is hiding behind my moving easel. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My language arts and math boards display the literacy center and math center jobs for each group. The shelf with the blue buckets is my puzzle and games center. I use portable CD players for my listening center so those are housed on the top.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My exploration center (green buckets), sensory table, art easel, and art center. The small opening between the sensory table and easel is the bathroom hallway that connects my classroom and my teammates.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's only been 15 days and I have already changed my classroom around a bit. (I flipped construction center and dramatic play) I have 22 active kinders this year and some spaces were just not working. However, I change my classroom around a lot but never the procedures so my students can function in our classroom all the time. They typically shake their heads and say "She did it again." I hope you enjoyed my home away from home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Besides my classroom, my blog also got a makeover this past month. Thank you to the amazing Tenille from <a href="http://www.designsbytenille.com/" target="_blank">Designs by Tenille</a>. I knew what I didn't want my blog to look like, but was struggling with what I did want it to look like. She worked her creative magic and created exactly what I had in my head. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Kimberly</span><br />
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<br />Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-44388237951061310852016-08-21T11:30:00.002-04:002016-08-21T11:30:26.197-04:00#BestSummerYetIt is hard to believe that summer vacation is over. I begin my 12th year of teaching tomorrow. I am not ready for the summer to end because this has been the best summer yet. I found this quote at the beginning of the summer by Ralph Waldo Emerson and was determined to follow his words this summer.<span id="goog_1919424601"></span><br />
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#1 Be Silly: Koo Koo Kanga Roo</div>
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I am not a dancer by any means. I am usually the girl who is standing on the outside watching everyone dance. This summer was about being silly and stepping out of my comfort zone. In July, I went to see <a href="http://kookookangaroo.com/" target="_blank">Koo Koo Kanga Roo</a>. Neil and Bryan came to an elementary school in Baltimore and played a free show. Some of my amazing friends and colleagues joined me in being silly. The best part of the night was meeting Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Not only did the guys perform a fast paced, silly show for over an hour, but they made sure to interact with all fans after the show. Great way to get energized for the year! </div>
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#2 Be Honest: Ron Clark<br />
Ashley Schroeder from <a href="http://www.schroedershenanigansin2nd.com/" target="_blank">Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd </a>sponsored the Penn State Altoona Education conference in August. Guess who headlined the conference....Mr. Ron Clark from <a href="http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/" target="_blank">The Ron Clark Academy</a>. He spoke about his life and how he came to write his book <u>Move Your Bus.</u><br />
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If you are looking for honesty, Mr. Clark will give you a good dose of honesty with tons of laughter in between. He spoke of building relationships with your colleagues and students. He described the role of educators as runners, joggers, walkers, or riders on the bus of teaching. His words to all of the educators were to "Do Something" this year.<br />
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After his empowering, honest talk, Mr. Clark took time to meet with everyone. He smiled and chatted with us as if were were the only ones in the room. Ashley Schroeder from <a href="http://www.schroedershenanigansin2nd.com/" target="_blank">Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd</a> and Chris Pombonyo from <a href="http://www.famousinfirst.com/p/meet-teacher.html" target="_blank">Famous in First (now Fourth)</a> also shared ways to make changes and inspire your colleagues and students. It was a day of honest, productive conversations to better myself as a educator and person.<br />
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#3 Be Kind: Maryland Teacher Meet Up<br />
I have been so envious to see all of the amazing teacher meet ups around the U.S. I just wanted one close to me on the east coast so I could begin meeting other teachers. It was just my luck this summer that 4 sweet teacher bloggers in Maryland took on the challenge. Thanks to Susie from <a href="http://shafersshenanigans.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shafer's Shenanigans</a>, Caitlin from <a href="http://caitscoolschool.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cait's Cool School</a>, Michelle from <a href="http://www.pocketfulofprimary.com/" target="_blank">Pocketful of Primary</a>, and Ashley from <a href="http://thesassyschoolteacher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sassy School Teacher</a> for a wonderful Maryland teacher meet up.<br />
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We had a delicious brunch buffet at <a href="http://www.langermanns.com/home/" target="_blank">Langermann's</a> in Canton, amazing giveaways from many generous people, great conversations and laughter while new friendships were formed. I was incredibly lucky to win some great giveaways. Check out my awesome prizes!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was able to share the kindess shown to me with M</span><span style="font-size: small;">ichelle from <a href="http://www.pocketfulofprimary.com/" target="_blank">Pocketful of Primary</a>. She really wanted the Maximo t-shirt, but the organizers didn't put themselves in the drawing. Well after realizing the t-shirt wouldn't fit, I gladly passed it on to Michelle. I was glad to give back to such a caring person. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I e-mailed <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> because I wanted to buy my own Maximo shirt. Erin from GoNoodle e-mailed me back to let me know that they are not selling these shirts in their store yet. However GoNoodle showed kindness to me by sending me a Maximo shirt because I showed kindness to Michelle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So after the Best Summer Yet....</span><span style="font-size: small;">I am making this the Best Year ever. Teachers Pay Teachers is helping by having a Best Year Ever Bonus sale on Monday, August 22nd. My store will also be on sale. Use the code: OneDay to get 28% off your purchases. That's not all! I am giving away a $10 gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers that you can use during the sale. </span></div>
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Last summer, I spent tons of time researching how to create a blog and figuring out a name. After many suggestions and polling of my friends and family, I finally decided on a name. Then, I had to figure out how to create a blog. It was nice to reach out of my comfort zone when creating my blog. However reaching out of my comfort zone meant tons of questions and "what am I doing?" moments. My friend Amanda and a work session at Panera Bread came to the rescue. Amanda was probably tired of all of my questions as I sifted through all of the information.<br />
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I set a goal of blogging once a month along with my usual teacher duties. Blogger fail....What was I thinking? This was my first time as a blogger and a new school year was right around the corner. Year 2 bring more realistic goals for myself.<br />
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In March, I was able to attend the Get Your Teach On conference in Orlando, FL with some amazing friends and co-workers. The conference was put on by Hope King from <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Elementary Shenanigans</a> and Deanna Jump from <a href="http://www.deannajump.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Jump's Class</a>. I was lucky to spend the day in Deanna's K-1 session. It was a whirlwind of a day filled with tons of ideas and takeaways for me to use in my classroom. </div>
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Now fast forward to the end of June with me wandering around Target on a lazy summer afternoon. A few of the quotes I heard from Deanna Jump and Hope King came rushing back to me. Some of the things I heard most often at the Get Your Teach On conference was "What's Your Hook?" and "Get off Your Seat and Move Your Feet." </div>
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After reflecting on my experience at the Get Your Teach On conference, I know that my "hook" is games. I love a good board or card game so I try to transfer that to my classroom. Children love to play games, and when you can connect learning to a game it makes everything 10 times better. </div>
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Here are some ways I play to get my kiddos off their seats and on their feet while learning this school year with my Giant Uno:</div>
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Getting to Know You Uno - Great way to break the ice at the beginning of the school year. Ex. Green cards could be favorite things. If a student selects a green 4, he/she would find 4 friends to tell his/her favorite things too. You can make the categories whatever you determine appropriate for your class.<br />
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Uno Math Addition and Subtraction - I would use the cards in a whole group activity before placing them in a center for students to use.</div>
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<br />Uno Movin' and Groovin' - Great way to stretch the muscles and brains of your students. My kiddos loved playing this game last year with small regular Uno cards. I can't wait to add to the excitement with these Giant cards. Health is important for all (teacher and students). I make sure to play with my students.<br /></div>
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Grouping Students - Students can select cards and then group themselves according to the color or number on the card.</div>
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After attending the amazing Get Your Teach On conference by <a href="http://www.deannajump.com/" target="_blank">Deanna Jump</a> and <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Hope King</a>, I was challenged by some of my teaching buddies to find the treasure in my teaching. I realized that revamping board games found at Goodwill or yard sales was one of the treasures I bring to my students.<br /><div>
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Games are a great way to bring the fun and excitement to a new learning concept. Board games were such a HUGE part of my childhood. In my classroom, I use board games as the spark for learning a new concept.</div>
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One of my favorites games as a child was the game <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-4784-Dont-Break-the/dp/B00000IVZJ" target="_blank">Don't Break the Ice</a>. It was just my luck to find one of these games at Goodwill this weekend. I knew that playing Don't Break the Ice would be fun for my students, but I needed to find a way to increase the rigor. I have spent the majority of the third marking period teaching addition and subtraction, but didn't want my students to forget these skills as we begin to work on new skills. Therefore "Icebreaking Addition and Subtraction" was created. </div>
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I enjoyed transforming this board game in to a math center; however my students gave me the best treasure today. As I was facilitating this activity during small group math, some of the comments I heard were "I love this game.", "This one is a keeper.", and "Can you put this in math center?" </div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The goal of this game was for my students to practice adding and subtracting. After finding the sum or
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Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-78352482855208779312016-02-16T21:06:00.000-05:002016-02-16T21:08:51.401-05:00Flipping Into Dramatic Play<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello blogging friends...I am back! I was so excited to start my blog this summer and then LIFE happened. Well, more specifically, the 2015-2016 school year happened. My school babies took the place of my blog baby. I have a gazillion pictures on my phone and made numerous comments like "Ooo, this will be a good blog post", unfortunately that is where my blog posts have stayed....in pictures on my phone. So I am using this snow day to turn my pictures into a blog post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the many discussed topics for Early Childhood teachers is play. As educators we understand that children learn through play; however others feel that play is not beneficial because it can't be tested.</span> I am extremely lucky to have developmental centers as part of my classroom environment. One of my favorite developmental centers is my dramatic play area. Dramatic play offers children time to practice their social skills, reading, writing, and math skills. (All skills that are tested.) I love listening to my 5 and 6 year olds hold court at dramatic play. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My students loved being a vet, vet tech, receptionist, or the parent of a patient. The vet office that I use for my real fur babies was so sweet to donate name tags, gloves, masks, bandanas, bandages, official jars to hold supplies, business cards, a pet carrier, and many other essential objects. I found scrubs and pet carriers at Goodwill. The Dollar Store was a great place for bandages, thermometers, dog treats, and "patients". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our current fun adventure! Our media specialist provided books on chefs and bakeries. Again, I found myself at Goodwill and the Dollar Store for supplies. I found mixing bowls, rolling pin, whisk, pot holders, cookie sheets, and baking pans at Goodwill. At the Dollar Store, I found "take out" containers, sprinkles, icing containers, frosting bag, hand towel, and socks (turned into donuts). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I found many great ideas for creating bakery items on Pinterest. A few of my favorite pins were from <a href="http://food.innerchildfun.com/2013/02/pretend-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Inner Child Fun</a> and <a href="http://www.prekinders.com/bakery-dramatic-play/" target="_blank">PreKinders</a>. My cute bakery banner and menu came from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bakery-1907535" target="_blank">Pocket of Preschool</a> Bakery Dramatic Play resource on TPT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The excitement on my kiddos faces when they are engrossed in such play with real life items is amazing. Common Core asks teachers to assess students on their speaking and listening and language skills. What an appropriate, authentic center to assess these skills? Common Core is fun!</span><br />
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Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-38135501985396728962015-09-23T23:32:00.002-04:002015-09-23T23:33:44.731-04:00Dollar Store Deals<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Dollar Store always seems to call my name. I can never just go in there for an item or two. My brain kicks into overdrive and begins to think of the many ways I can use something for my classroom. Please tell me I am not the only one who does this when wandering the Dollar Store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">How fun is it to learn about speech bubbles while talking like a Ninja Turtle? It doesn't get much better than that for a 5 year old. (I also bought Sophia the First, Spongebob, and Frozen calendars. I mean they are only a dollar. Who can resist?) </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Read a mentor text like "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus".</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let your kindergarten friends choose the picture they want to use to communicate their writing.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are like me, you have tried numerous things to show your students how to start, stop, and pause the CD at the listening center. Well...I could not stand the complaints or the colored stickers falling off (or being picked off) for another school year. I contemplated using a red and green paint pen. Too expensive! As I am walking through the Dollar Store, it hits me! Nail Polish! Lucky for me, I was able to find a bottle of red, green, and clear nail polish. A quick coat on the start and stop buttons...the listening center is back in business!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kimberly</span>Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-38194512759714011192015-08-16T22:00:00.000-04:002015-08-16T22:00:08.543-04:00Chevron, Dots, and Banners!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's that time again....Back to School is officially here! Tomorrow I officially begin my 11th year of teaching. Of course, y'all know it started last week when the panic of not having enough time to set up started. My goal for last week was to get my bulletin boards designed and in place. Here is a small glimpse into my classroom which I affectionally call my second home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reading Strategies....This board is located behind my teaching table in the center of my room. I am loving the Chalk It Up! Dots on Chalkboard! White Border from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/categories/617/at-school" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Math...One of my favorite TPT purchases is Class of Kinders' <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Common-Core-Number-Strategy-Posters-Math-Word-Wall-732378" target="_blank">Kindergarten Common Core Number Strategy Posters </a> (upper right corner). I have the Standards of Mathematical Practices posted (upper left corner). The barrels will hold my math grouping cards. The monkeys are the math stations that my students may work on that day. The clothespins will hold our math vocabulary words. My blue graphing pocket chart will hold our graph question for the week. The Doodles and Dots border is from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/categories/617/at-school" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Technology...My students and I are truly blessed to have access to iPads and iPods each day. This board holds the rules for working with these devices. The green pocket chart displays the iPod apps students are able to use for word work and math stations. The purple pocket chart displays the iPad apps students are able to use for word work and math stations. I change the apps each week. Students can take the app card out of the chart to make it easier to find the app on the device they are using. The turquoise border from <a href="http://www.creativeteaching.com/categories/617/at-school" target="_blank">Creative Teaching Press.</a></span></span></div>
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Language Arts...The bananas will have my group cards on them. Students can work at the literacy centers hanging from their groups banana if they are not working with me. This board will also serve as my word wall since my word wall will be rings. It will also display the vocabulary words, letters and sounds, and reading strategy we are working on that week. </div>
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Character...My school uses the Chick-Fil-A Core Values program. I will display the character trait for the month along with the student of the week goal that corresponds with the character trait on this board. I display a photo of each student on this board as well. When myself or another student catches someone displaying the student of the week goal, we can pin a character card next to the student's picture. I take the cards off the board on Fridays so the class can vote for student of the week. The Colorful Critters boarder is from <a href="http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/108107__Colorful-Critters-Straight-Borders-108107" target="_blank">Carson Dellosa</a>. </div>
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</span></span>Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-79922428472995948062015-07-30T22:48:00.000-04:002015-07-30T22:49:09.534-04:00Assess Me! Linky<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am linking up with Rachel at <a href="http://www.thetattooedteacher.com/2015/07/assess-me-a-get-to-know-you-linky/" target="_blank">The Tattooed Teacher</a> for a fun, getting to know you survey. It's like a Back to School Meet and Greet for teachers. I spent some time moving and unpacking my summer school supplies back in my classroom this afternoon. It reminded me that school will be starting here in Maryland very soon!</span><br />
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<br />Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-8631099041134050212015-07-20T23:22:00.001-04:002015-07-20T23:22:27.742-04:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14272483/?claim=39x4u6mp2f5">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-35398718667908075022015-07-20T21:54:00.001-04:002015-07-20T21:55:52.115-04:00Monday Made It<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's my first Monday Made It! However I must be honest....I made these on Sunday, but I won't tell if you don't tell. (SHHHH!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am currently teaching summer school for students who are entering Kindergarten in the fall, but need some help with behavior. As we are entering the fourth week of the five week program, I started thinking about end of the program treats for my summer kiddos. They have worked so hard on tasks that don't come easy. Since I was thinking about end of the summer treats for my summer kiddos, then my thoughts drifted to Back to School time. The question became "What am I giving out as a welcome to Kindergarten present?" That question became "What am I doing for birthdays this school year?" </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In my opinion, smelly markers, crayons, and play dough are crucial items needed for Kindergarten. I purchased the Scentos scented bubbles from the Target Dollar Spot for $1. The scentos markers were on sale at Staples for a $1. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love the Staples ink and teachers rewards programs. You earn money back on the ink cartridges that you turn in to Staples. Many of my family members give me their empty cartridges. I use the money I get back from the ink cartridges for items for my classroom which is how I purchased the play dough and Scentos markers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After making my purchases, I just needed small treat bags and some left over card stock. Easy peasy! All presents are made and ready for the year. Mission accomplished!</span></div>
Kimberly Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530452824013655951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47374851942724276.post-68468405401632446672015-07-12T20:23:00.002-04:002015-07-12T20:23:28.433-04:00It's a....BLOG! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm excited to finally send my blog into the blogging world. I have gained tons of inspiration and tools from many wonderful bloggers over the past few year that I wanted to give back as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My blog is definitely a work in progress, but I can cross blog creation off of my summer bucket list. A big thank you goes to my friend Amanda from <a href="http://primarilypenguins.blogspot.com/">Primarily Penguins</a>. Her advice and encouraging words has made creating my blog fun and a great learning experience.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm Kimberly! I will begin my 11th year of teaching and 11th year teaching Kindergarten in August! I have been extremely lucky to teach at the same school and in the same grade level my entire career. Each year brings new challenges and learning for me. I am excited to see what the 2015-2016 school year brings.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I am not teaching, most of the my time is spent with my fur babies. I have a crazy, black cat named Chocolate and an energetic dog named Scout. Chocolate was a rescue who found me in the lobby of my apartment building. Scout was my 30th birthday present to myself (most expensive, but fantastic gift ever!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If I am not teaching my kiddos or cuddling my fur babies, then I am probably with my amazing group of family and friends going to the movies, attending a sports events (Go Orioles! Go Ravens!), going to a concert, or at a family party. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was born and raised on the eastern shore of Maryland. I am a country girl at heart, but Baltimore has earned special place in my heart the past few years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I spend most of the year wearing flip flops. I have tons of different styles and colors. Comfort is what I enjoy the most about my flip flops. Flips flops remind me of the summer and always "flip flopping" to the next adventure with my family and friends. My classroom is the same way. My students and I need to move which makes for a fun day of learning. Sometimes a lesson might flop; however it provides a great learning experience. I hope you will continue to flip through this adventure called blogging with me.</span></div>
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