The Teaching Sweet Shoppe!: 2015

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Writing Workshop!

As I'm anxiously awaiting the birth of my daughter (due tomorrow!) I can't help but think of things I'll need for my classroom next year. One aspect of my schedule I want to change is how I structure my writing block. At my school we have 2 full hours for ELA and I like to break up the time with workshop style centers. My newest product is just that - Writing Workshop!

I designed this board to be used on a weekly rather than daily time frame. It provides a structure for students to accomplish their weekly writing basics, for you to conduct writing conferences, and still have time for more direct writing instruction.

Check it out here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WRITE-ON-Writing-Workshop-Bulletin-Board-1915066

Forms at Your Fingertips!

I have been an organizing fool recently! Must be that im 9 months pregnant and am in full nesting mode. Not only am I organizing my house, but getting ready for the next school year as well. Somehow I sleep easier knowing that I'll have less to do at the beginning of the year. One project I have taken on is making some handy forms for my classroom.

It started off with forms for orientation/open house and then went from there! This pack includes over 40 forms, and I'll probably add more as I go. This file is editable in PPT so you can edit as needed.

Check it out here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Forms-at-Your-Fingertips-1874751

Below are some pictures. 😄

Operation Organization! Getting organized for the new year

I'm already in that mode where I want get organized now so the start of next year is smooth. I'm making resources for my room next year that I can print, laminate, cut, and have ready NOW! Once it's all together, I'll get group the pieces in bags or folders so I can just pull them out come August. Below are some of the things I'm working on.

Behavior Chart

Next year I am planning on using this style of behavior chart. I love how students can visually see when they are make good choices as well as the no-so-good choices.

Condensed size - good for vertical charts

Full size - good for horizontal charts.

Classroom Alphabet

I just love how these colors compliment each other, and the smoothness of the rounded square shape.

Editable Classroom Jobs

I designed these so that the name circles are separate cut outs. I'll have velcro on the job itself and the other half of the velcro on the back of the name circle.

You can mix and match different expectation cards with each level.

Sound Check! Voice Level posters

I just LOVE these! I've never used a visual voice level resource before. I would always just tell my students "Use your partner voices!". Of course they would get loud and say they forgot about it. Not any more! Muhahaha!

Hand Signal Posters

I've used versions of hand signals for years and they WORK! Now I'll be posting the signs in my room for my kids so it's more visual. Within the product, I added various labels for each signal so you can mix & match the ones that you'll need. :)

Classroom Pictures! Neon and Awesome 80s

Welcome to my classroom! I had fun doing a neon & 80s theme this year! I love how bright & colorful it turned out.

When I first came into this room is was very sterile. Lots of GRAY! Here are some before pictures.

BEFORE:

A plus to this room is that the gray boards (not white boards) are magnetic.

This is Bessie, the air conditioner.

I was blessed to have a smartboard in this room! But again, GRAY BOARDS. They're supposed to work with both dry erase markers and chalk, but both erase horribly. I typically just use anchor charts with magnets up on them.

Plus: Lots of cabinets! Minus: They're GRAY!

Here are some pictures of how I spruced up this room!

I used different colored borders around my back boards to make it more colorful. Above each board are headers for the subjects. Below them is my picture book library.

I used more borders around my front board and cabinets.

This view faces the door that leads to the bathrooms. You'll also notice where I keep some of my chapter books. I like keeping my literature in different places throughout the room so the kids don't crowd each other.