Happy Summer

Happy Summer!

It is always sad for the end of the school year to come, but it is amazing to look back and see the accomplishments of the year.  It is a time of reflection, hope, and inspiration!  It makes me stop and think about the things that went well, the things that need to be adjusted, the things that literally need to be trashed, and what needs a face lift.  My summer list includes organizing my books that I used for Daily 5 lessons, digging deeper into the Common Core, creating some more items for blog and TpT, and of course spending more time blogging (and reading others).  What is on your list for the summer?

SALE May 6-8th

I have my TpT items on sale too! Stop by for a really great sale! Everything is 10% off plus if you use the code TAD12 you get an additional 10%. So the sale is for 20% off for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thanks for all you do for your students and other teachers! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Diane-Ireland

Summer Bucket List

Our Summer Bucket List activity is perfect for the end of school year or to do over the summer.  This can be used for goal setting, writing or listing what the students want to do over the summer, or a variety of other ways.  In order for you to adapt this best for your classroom, you may want to copy the buckets on a variety of colored construction paper or white paper for students to color.  After students write their top 3 bucket list items, have them attach (glue) to the bucket.  Shovels can be copied in a variety of colors or let your children color them.  I cant wait to make this with my class.  I am really excited about how well the bucket and shovel turned out.

Boggle Fun Freebie

My students are having a blast playing Boggle. I created a bulletin board to use for the game and change the letters each week. The students play the game during their work work time of Daily 5. When we have a few extra minutes during the day, we play the on-line interactive version. If you want it for your class, I have it as a freebie on TpT. Just click on the picture below. Hope you and your kiddos have as much fun as my class has been having playing Boggle!

How to Fly a Kite Writing Activity

How to Fly a Kite Writing Activity

This is one of several writing activities I have added to TpT.  Please check it out and try it with your kids.  My students had a ton of fun with this writing activity.  Please let me know what you think!  Thanks!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Fly-a-Kite-Creative-Writing-Activity

Finally!

Finally, I have decided to stop procastinating and make a post!  I started this blog with great ideas, thoughts, etc., but have been lax since the beginning of school.  I really have enjoyed reading all the other educational blogs I have found other the last several months.  It amazes me how creative and talented many other bloggers are!  I hope one day I am able to contribute like other bloggers.  I have created several new things for my classroom, and have been working out the kinks with the activities and lessons.  The ones that I really liked I posted on TpT.  Please check out my TpT store if you get a chance.  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Diane-Ireland  
I am working on a few free items too and will upload them over the next few weeks.  Happy Sunday!  Happy Blogging!  Happy Teaching! 

Daily 5 - Getting Ready and Pensive

I have been working on compiling all my things for Daily 5. Organization can be time consuming, but I hope it makes everything flow smoother for me (and the KIDS) later. I have been working on selecting books for the first week of lessons, getting book boxes labeled, and putting my pensive together. I watched the video on the Sisters website about the pensive and what they put in it. My question for you all, what do you put in your pensive? Also, any advise before I begin Daily 5 and CAFE with my students. TIA!