01 July 2012
July Currently
I can't believe it is already July! That means my summer break is half over! Boo! But I am so excited it is the beginning of the month because that means it is time for Currently from
So here we go...
Thinking--Ok I have been wanting a Silhouette die-cutting machine for a while. I have a Cricut, but I am planning this baby shower and need a butterfly...many butterflies! Well of course I don't have butterflies on any of my cartridges...and I just got frustrated...so I bit the bullet and bought the new Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter Machine
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Reads--I love to start off the school year the book Rules
by Cynthia Lord. If you haven't read it, it is about a girl whose brother has Austism, and she must wrestle with others perception of her brother and her new friend. I have had students on the Austism Spectrum the past few years, and it really helps to build tolerance not only of these student but also of others. Number Talks
is a fabulous book to help you build your students mental calculations...my students have done amazing math thinking with strategies that I have
learn from this book!
I hope you get a chance to read these!
So here we go...
.Reads--I love to start off the school year the book Rules
by Cynthia Lord. If you haven't read it, it is about a girl whose brother has Austism, and she must wrestle with others perception of her brother and her new friend. I have had students on the Austism Spectrum the past few years, and it really helps to build tolerance not only of these student but also of others. Number Talks
is a fabulous book to help you build your students mental calculations...my students have done amazing math thinking with strategies that I have
learn from this book!
I hope you get a chance to read these!
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StickerMule
I am loving my air-conditioner too! I don't know how I could live without it in Texas!
ReplyDeleteTeaching Chick
I am also loving air conditioning! I'm not someone who would do well without it!
ReplyDelete-Becky
Lesson plans & Lattes
I'm going to check out your book recommendation -- we have 2 ASD units coming to campus in August.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Math is Elementary
I love number talk! It has definitely brought rich math conversations into my classroom!
ReplyDeleteSally
missnguyensclass.blogspot.com
Whew! I'm loving my A/C too! It's been 108 here! Stay cool and hydrated!
ReplyDeleteWaving from The Teacher's Chatterbox,
Rebecca
AC really is a god-send isn't it??!! I have never heard of Number Talk. I am off to research now.
ReplyDelete~Stephanie
Teaching in Room 6
i need a pedicure too !! =)
ReplyDeleteJust Wild About Teaching
Rules sounds like a great book - putting it on my list!
ReplyDeleteKrazy Town
I have to give a big AMEN for AC.. I would melt in South Texas without it.
ReplyDeleteAlso I love The Big Bang Theory... they are absolutely hilarious!! :)
ADORABLE blog!!!
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Jessica Stanford
Mrs. Stanford's Class
I hope that you'll join me for my giveaway ♥
AMEN on the AC! It was 101 here last week! I was in Haiti the week before though with no AC, talk about sweating!
ReplyDeleteSara
I definitely need a pedicure too! It's something scary to even look at my feet right now lol. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Your red "eww" cracked me up. That pretty much sums up my poor feet at the moment :)
ReplyDeleteKelley Dolling
Teacher Idea Factory
Hi Jessica...I just received the Versatile Blogger award and am passing it on to you. I just joined your site and can't wait to see all that you have to share. Happy 4th!
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ReplyDeleteHi there! Been looking at your blog and love it! I love teaching with technology too! Try to stick it in everywhere I can. I just started my own blog after being inspired by so many great teacher blogs like this one. I just posted today about a great techie tool I found last night. Please visit my blog and check it out. I would love it if you followed! www.classroomcraft.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by to say that I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to nominate you for the The One Lovely Blog Award and The Versatile Blogger Award!
Lisa @ Tales of an Education Major
(Sorry if you've already been nominated, I'm new to the blogging scene, and I'm trying to get this all figured out!) =)