Multiplication Madness...Coming Soon!

Here is the unit I am working on now! Hopefully, I will finish today or tomorrow. However, I start my MSED on Monday and have to clean. Wish me luck!

Daily Journal Ideas

This year in second grade I have implemented the use of compositions books as daily journals. We love the fact that students write everyday and review some concepts that they struggle with. Unfortunately, we find that the students are running out of glue fast, not all of the "Warm-Ups" are the same size and that they don't always follow the same format.

So... tonight I am brainstorming new ways to have students do the same thing while reviewing their math facts daily as well.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Sorry for the short post. I had to write my Valentines and now I am going to let my creative juices flow to see what I can come up with! 

For Sale! Long Vowel Unit

I have finished. After my busy week I have completed my Long Vowel Unit! 

Click Here to Purchase this Unit!

This unit includes 30 pages of long vowel practice and assessment. In this unit you will find:

-Strategy Posters

-Worksheets

-Center Activities

-Asessements

This is part two of what I am calling my "Mega Unit." This unit will include short vowels, long vowels, and irregular vowels! 

With this unit I am including a freebie! Click the image below to receive my Silent e Scramble for free! 

Now I am going to finish Grey's Anatomy and sleep! 

No Meeting = Productive Night

On a Monday night with no meeting I got home at 4:30! It made my night. I felt so productive. In fact check out my list:
1. Stop at the grocery store
2. Cook Dinner
3. Clean the kitchen
4. Watch last night's the Voice
5. Work on Long Vowel Unit
6. Watch the Voice
7. Make cookies
8. Go to Bed
As you can see... I have one item left! I am almost finished my unit and I will be posting it hopefully on Wednesday. Here is a little preview:

Check back by the end of the week! I may even include a freebie from the unit! 

I am off to finish watching the Voice and head to bed for my 16 hour workday tomorrow! 

Tag your it!

Sorry for the formatting. It seems I am having trouble.

Jana from Thinking Out Loud tagged me!

Here are the rules:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post 12 fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then create twelve new questions
4. Tag 12 people and link them in your post (I tagged 12 but didn't link to them)
5. Let them know you've tagged them!

My 12 Fun Facts:
1. I could eat 2 medium cheese pizzas in one sitting if I allowed myself.
2. My absolute favorite color is orange and someday I WILL drive an orange car!
3. I got to spend my birthday with my five day (now five month old) nephew! It was his first birthday party... hopefully my last.
4. I had the same initials as my sister until she got married and I say I won't do that to my children but maybe just maybe I will.
5. Last year I dreaded teaching reading. This year is quite the opposite! It is the best!
6. I would love to own a Chick-fil-a or a Dunkin Donuts. However, I would probably eat all the profits.
7. Shopping for books is a blast. I wish I could spend more money.
8. I still have to sleep with a light on.
9. I am a huge perfectionist. However, I wish I never had to clean.
10. I own and have seen all of FRIENDS at least 4 times.
11. I used to want to be a doctor.
12. I am "promised" to a wonderful guy who loves me depsite my quirks.,

12 (well 6) questions from Jana::

1.  Which do you prefer picture books or chapter books as read alouds?
I prefer picture books. I love their reactions to the pictures.
2.  Why did you start blogging?
I have tried before but this time I was determined.
3.  What has been the best moment of this year (school or personal)?
Hearing that I had a brand new nephew or getting my promise ring... it is a toss up.
4.  What do you do to unwind, take a breather, from school-related stuff?
Play RockBand.
5.  Class pet...yes or no? Why or why not?
No. I don't need another thing to stress over.
6.  What advice would you give to a new blogger?
Join Linky Parties and Posts like this! It helps! 


My 12 Questions for you:
1. What is the most dreaded part of your day?
2. What is the one most important lesson you want your students to learn?
3. What is your favorite blogpost?
4. Advice for making a schedule more flexible?
5. What motivates you to make it just one more day?
6. What is your favorite song of all time?
7. What is your favorite center to create?
8. Who is your favorite author and why?
9. Where do you grade your work?
10. What was your favorite teaching methods class?
11. Will you ever get a doctorate? 
12. What is your favorite subject and why?

My First Linky Party!

Happy Dally is having a linky party! I joined for the first time ever! My favorite read aloud book has to be First Day Jitters.  I was just introduced to this book this year and I loved the twist it provided for my students.

However, I have to admit that I love do any read aloud. Right now I am reading through The Berenstain Bears.  My kids love these books. When I am finished reading the book I put it in my "Author Study" bin in my library. They love to read these books any chance they get! 

What do you like to read aloud? 

Totally Time-FOR SALE

I completed my Totally Time unit this morning when I should have been cleaning. Oh well. Here it is:

Click here for 34 pages of time

This unit includes 34 pages of calenders, schedules, elapsed time, and future time. The strategy posters in this unit were inspired by Marisa at First Grade Glitter and Giggles! I cannot wait to use them in my classroom. I am currently teaching time and my kids can use all of the reminders they can get! 

Now I am off to enjoy the rest of my weekend with a little Felicity on Netflix in the background!