And the award goes to . . .

Yesterday, we had so much fun!! We had our 3rd quarter assembly and my students rocked their certificates. We had academic award, most improved, perfect attendance, and most improved.

My students were proud to get their certificates, as they worked very hard to earn their spot in the spotlight.

If you are interested in the certificates, visit my teacher store to find them. 

PD

During our Tuesday all day PD for 2nd grade, we were asked to come up with an activity using one of the methods for vocabulary development. My school's 2nd grade team and I discussed different ideas. We finally agreed upon Word Association. Our document said:

Word Association (adopted from Anita Archer Material)
*Present a number of words. (obstacle, district, desperation, amplify)
*Play. . .  Select word. Defend your choice. (What word goes best with the word politics. Tell your partner your choice. )

As soon as we agreed upon that activity I thought about the game In a Pickle.It is a fun exciting game where you have to put nouns that go into each other.

With the two ideas in mine we designed a game where students associated math vocabulary to each other. This was a great way for students reference back to what words relate to what concept and what concepts relate to another concept.

After our presentation I went home and made the game a reality as I created it on the computer. It consist of 1 cover page, 1 direction game, and 16 pages of 6 vocabulary flash cards.

This is how I have organized mine. I have a total of 3 sets here for 3 groups to play.

Click on the link to buy you copy of the game: All in the Family

My students have played the game and just love it. They said it was fun, funny, and it makes them think.

Apron Part 2

Dress Apron

Pink Ribbon Apron 

The second round of Apron making has taken place this week by my mother in law. We are so excited and enjoying creating the aprons.

Click on the Apron name for more information.  

Blue Olivia (the pig) Apron

Planet Polka dot

Road Sign Apron

School Bus Children Apron

Big Planet Apron

Simple School Apron

Mrs. Cralli sporting her new apron. : )

Almost back to work

After being out for three weeks the day to go back to work I around the weekend away. Last Thursday I went to school for a meeting and ended up going to visit my class. They had a wonderful surprise for me! Well behaves and wonderful missing you letters. They were so adorable and thoughtful but I have to share two of my favorite because they are hilarious.

Did I mail Ms. Ealy?  That would be a great story : Mailing Ms Easly

Oh No!! How dare I make this student miss me so much. LOL 

At home I am finally able to walk for short periods of time.
So I have been on the go. I have been working on my next project. I am creating an assessment system for the common core. It is a kid friendly list of concepts in language arts and math. With it a check box list and test. The student will have to write the name and pass or not under each concept when the third test is passed the concept can be checked off. But the test have been a major challenge more then expected. But we are making progress. After I am done I will have to try it out with my students first to see mistakes, confusions, and suggestions. They tell me the funniest things ever. Like the font is distracting, I can't fit my answer. I love my smarties, but I have also enjoyed my time at home with my wonderful children.

I feel so proud of myself. After several months of working on this project I am finally done.

I have correlated documents into one to better understand and read the common core standards. Kinder has been the longest project I have worked on as I just did not have the time to do so. So far I have completed Kinder, First, and Second Grade. YAY.

You can find them all in my teacher store.Being a linear thinker, the standards document given to us was driving me crazy since I had to flip back and forth too find all the standards that had to do with one concept. So I have arranged the math standards in a way that it is easier to find by concept. 

For Sale

We have a cute Apron for sale:

For more information click HERE

Mrs. McCartney modeling the apron.

Introducing our new adventure!

 Apron making!! My mother in law is a seamstress, and I convinced her to make aprons to sell. these are some of the aprons that she has made for me and my coworkers. If you are interested in pricing and/or buying one please email me: grijalvalv@gmail.com