Owl About Data

        So after working this summer on our monster data binder- I had a little inspiration to start creating themed binders. I started the most adorable circus and am still working on that when I have a free moment to concentrate- but my partner in crime was really motivated to get an Owl themed binder created to go with some of her other owl stuff- and after a few late nights and a lot of laughs- it is finished! AND WE LOVE IT!

So here is a sneak preview of it! The same pages are included in this set as the monster-but they are edited to better fit the theme! Again this is a set for kindergarten, first, or second grade students.

I can't wait to post some pics of our monster binder in action- the kids are working hard on theirs- and with a little patience at the beginning the students have really taken ownership and pride in them.

Mallory has already had her first student led- "Celebration Conference" using the data binder and mine are scheduled for this week- fingers crossed they go just as well.

Here are the items you can find in the Owl Binder- we did add a student reflection page!
The first person to comment will get the whole set for free- we would love to see some feedback!

The first ten to "pin" our binder preview on pinterest and comment back with their email will recieve the reflection page as a freebie and one of them will also be randomly selected to recieve the whole set.

Happy Pinning! Hope this helps someone as much as it has helped us this year!

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Owl Data Binder Set

 

Owl Data Binder Set

~Barbara & Mallory

Table of Contents:

Cover Page….. page 1

Table of Contents….. page 2

Binder Cover…. page 3

ABC Sounds….. page 4

ABC letter recognition ….page 5

Colors…. page 6

Numbers 1-50….page 7

Numbers 1-120 ….. page 8

Numbers 1-150….. page 9

Dolch Sights Words Cover ….. page 10

Dolch Sight Word Lists 1-11 ….. pages 11-21

Dolch Sight Word Record by List ….. page  22

Basic Shapes ….. page  23

More Shapes ….. page 24

Phonics Skills K-1 ….. page 25

Phonics Skills 1-2 ….. page 26

Math CCSS Kindergarten ….. page 27

Math CCSS First Grade ….. page  28

Math CCSS Second Grade ….. page 29

Addition & Subtraction Fluency K-2 ….. page 30

Sight Words 1-100 ….. page 31

Sight Words 1-200 ….. page 32

Sight Words 1-250 ….. page 33

Sight Words 1-500 ….. page 34

Behavior Log (Kindergarten) ….. page 35

Behavior Log (First Grade) ….. page 36

Behavior Log (Second Grade) ….. page 37

Homework By Quarter ….. pages 38-41

Goal Setting Sheet ….. page 42

MAP Goal Reading….. page 43

MAP Goal Math….. page 44

Future Goals K-2 ….. pages 45-47

Spelling Graph 5 words….. page 48

Spelling Graph 10 words ….. page 49

Spelling Graph 10 words + bonus….. page 50

Spelling Graph 15 words ….. page 51

Self Assessment….. Page 52

Credits Page….. page 53

As promised- since it is technically still the weekend we have finished the Monster Data Binder and it has been added to my TPT store just in time for their Back to School sale. (promo code BTS13)

Our Monster Data Binder Set Includes:

Table of Contents

Binder Cover

ABC Sounds & letter recognition

Colors

Numbers

Dolch Sights Words

Shapes

Phonics Skills

Math CCSS Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Addition & Subtraction Fluency

Sight Words

Behavior Logs

Homework

Goal Setting Sheet

MAP Goal Setting Sheets

Future Goals

Spelling Graphs

 

 

Another FREEBIE has been posted to the TPT store as well- so go check it out!

 

Again we would love to have some feedback/ideas for adding to our binder and for creating our next themed set!

Have a GREAT Week and an AMAZING school year!

I LOVE a good sale- so happy shopping!

 

 

 

Monster Madness and a FREEBIE

Ok- Ok... It has been FOREVER since I have posted on here- let me start with an apology. So much has happened and I had great intentions of coming to share with you and apparently no follow through. Sorry- Don't worry I put a freebie below :)

Since my last post I have started my classroom make-over and it is MONSTER MADNESS in there. Emphasis on the MADNESS more than the monster :) I have started slowly changing over my room to show the theme and really love the changes so far.

Last year I was re-united with my KTIP kid. People kept asking me about my daughter whenever we did things together and let me tell you it really pissed me off (made me mad.) But even though she looks like a kid she is NOT THAT YOUNG... but, of course,  younger than me.

Mallory (my KTIP kid) and I had a great first year teaching first grade together. We did some team teaching, switched kiddos for our enrichment block, and really took collaborating to a new level. We LOVE working together and couldn't make it through some days without each other.

So back to that MADNESS I mentioned earlier. Mallory and I have been scouring TPT for new ideas, plans, and inspiration for our classrooms. After searching through all the amazing things we found we decided to unite forces and create some of our own to post...monster themed for me of course. We are currently working on a creating a kid friendly Primary Data Binder Set and are preparing to post this weekend-YIKES. I don't think Mallory's ocean themed classroom is getting a great deal out of this- but good for me for talking her into all her help! It's great to be a mentor!

Ok- so on that subject, Mallory has all intentions of creating an Ocean set along with the Monster set and I have been playing around with some super cute Circus clip art- but wanted to ask you... What would be the next best set to create? If you can comment on some themes you would like to see it would really help us out! THANKS

Now for you... Here is a sample of our Monster Data Binder Set for primary students.

So far it contains: 

• Binder Cover
• ABC Letter Recognition and Sounds
• Colors
• Numbers (differentiated pages)
• Dolch Sight Words 1-11
• Shapes
• Phonics (differentiated page)
• Math CCSS K-2
• Number of Sight Words
• Behavior
• Goal Setting
• Homework

MORE TO COME!!!

 

Here is your freebie as earlier promised :)

 

 

 

Click Here For A FREEBIE     Oh Why Not- Here is one more FREEBIE :)

 

Hope You Are All Off To A Great Start To A New School Year!

First Grade Common Core

Wow, what a wonderful resource This First Grade Common Core Workbook is the largest collection of resources for teaching the Common Core State Standards. This workbook includes over 550 pages of Worksheets, Activity Centers, and Posters that teach all the First Grade English Language Arts Common Core Standards and all the First Grade Mathematics Common Core Standards. I am always looking for ways to teach the new standards that are engaging and appealing to my first graders. This book is exactly that. Click on the link to go to the site to purchase this workbook.First Grade Common Core It will be well worth your money.

Merry Christmas In July!

We have linked up with Blog Hoppin!! All of our seasonal items will be on sale! So grab those seasonal items that you have on your wishlist!!

 Remember, TPT will be done from midnight until 8am!

Must Have Picture Books

I know, I am a little late for this linky party.That seems to be the way everything is for me--LATE!!  I guess I will blame it on summer break. No schedule and  time limits for anything. What will I do when school starts back up in 2 1/2 weeks?

I have many  favorite picture books, so I decided to limit this to a few of my favorite beginning of the year books. Here I go:

         1.First Grade Jitters by: Robert Quackenbush-This book is about a little boy about to enter first grade and doesn't know what to expect. 

         2. The Worst Day of My Life Ever by: Julia Cook- JR is having a very bad day. He learns that his problems happen because he isn't listening or paying attention to his mom,teacher, principal, and friends. This is a great book for social skills

Back To School Freebie!

Happy Saturday everyone!!

Today looks like a good day to sit by the pool and do absolutely nothing! So, I called my sister Mary and she is heading over this afternoon for a day of nothing but relaxation. It won't be long and there won't be to much of that, so we have to get it while we can.

The first couple weeks of school are always so crazy. Why do you think that is? It seems that after Labor Day  things calm down, remember we start school August 8th.  What are some things that you do to help those first couple of weeks run smoothly?

Mary sent me this yesterday. It's a vowel digraph sort review for second grade. I am going to use it after I teach my firsties this skill as a word work station. Click on the picture  to download it. We would love some feedback if you download it.

A Flash Freebie

Happy Wednesday, I think!! :) Since school has been out I am having a hard time keeping up with what day of the week it is. Anyone else have this problem.?

I went to my room yesterday and began organizing all of my literacy games that I have made or purchased from other talented bloggers. I don't even want to know how much money I have spent in colored ink!  Anyway, it inspired me to come home and make a game for the beginning of the year. I want to see how many of my students  can distinguish between CVC and CVC-e words.

 I am giving this game away for FREE until I get home this afternoon. I am going back to school to continue the organizing the mess that is laying all over my tables.

Click on the picture below to go to my TPT store. Hurry it won't be free for long!

Short Vowel Freebie

Happy Tuesday everyone!  I started going into work yesterday but forgot my camera to take pictures. Oh well, I will just wait and post pics when my room is completely done.

I am starting to get excited about school now. I haven't been in teacher mode all summer, its been nice but I feel so far behind. I made this short vowel sort as a review for my first graders. I figured it would be a good activity to use while I am teaching routines and procedures during small group reading. You can pick it up at my Teachers Pay Teachers store if you are interested. Just click the picture below.

I Won, I Won!!!!

I am super excited right now! I was just emailed by Hope King at http://shenanigansinsecond.blogspot.com/2012/07/giveaway-winner-vegas-bound.html. She let me know that I am the winner of the Hear All Assessment Recorder! I have been trying to win this for a while. I had just decided that if I didn't win one by the end of the summer that I was going to break down and purchase it. Hooray, now I can spend that money on other classroom wants. :) Thank you so much Hope for hosting this fabulous giveaway. If you haven't stopped by your blog, click the link above. She has many wonderful resources and ideas to share.

Happy Fourth of July and MIA With No Excuse!!

Happy 4th everyone!! We are going over to some friends house tonight to celebrate. I am looking forward to some relaxing time with friends.

I owe such a big apology to all of you! I have not been a very good blogger this summer. I just can't seem to get inspired and motivated to post or create. I have all intentions when I get up in the morning and it just slowly goes away as the morning progresses!! After the 4th, I always start going to school and working in my room (we go back to school August 8th). So, I hope this will start motivating me and  help inspire me to begin blogging again. I have started  projects that I need to finish and post.  

Thanks for not giving up on me-- I will be back!! :)  

Going To St. Louis

It is 6:30a.m. and I am up getting ready to head to St. Louis!!  My principal, a group of teachers, and myself are going to the Professional Learning Community Work Institute. We have really been working hard at getting our PLC's headed in the right direction. I can't wait to come back and share all the information that I learn.

I would love for you to share. How are PLC's going at your school? Anything that works really, really well? 

Beginning Of The Year Math Freebie!!

I know, I know some of you are not even out of school yet, let alone thinking about the beginning of next year! I  have been out for about 3 weeks. I took some time to rest and relax and now it is time for me to start thinking about next year, just call me crazy!!!

I teach Everyday Math and one the first concepts we review is greater than and less than. I hope you can find it useful too.Click the picture below to go to TPT to download the game.

Enjoy your week!

Sloppy Blogger and Help Me Giveaway!

The guilt has begun to set in as it should! I have been out of school since May17th and I haven't done a thing! Literally surface cleaning the house is about all that has been accomplished at my house. Now that I am rested I plan on undertaking and completing home and school projects.

The first one would be.... This BLOG!!!

This poor blog has been so neglected! So last night I began working on a beginning of the year review pack for my up coming first graders. This is where I need your help! I don't care for the title. I am looking for someone to help me come up with a better name for this unit. What makes it a giveaway? If I pick your title, you will receive the unit for free! So I need all creative minds!! Just comment on the what you think a good title would be and leave me your e-mail address. I will pick the new name on Tuesday evening.

Thanks for all your help- the blogging world is amazing!!

 

There Are Still Helpful People Out There And A New WInner

What a week it has been! We have been out of school for almost two weeks and I have done nothing. It is time for me to get on the ball and get all those house and school projects started and completed.

Sometime don't you wonder if there are still helpful people that would still assist a stranger in a pickle? Well I experienced not one but two wonderful, helpful people this week. First, I was coming home from a friends house and got a flat tire. I quickly turned into the first gas station I could find and called my husband. He was no where to be found!! Luckily I remembered I have Triple A so I called them,"It will be about an hour." They said. In the mean time this nice man tapped on my window and offered to change my tire for me. All dressed up and everything!! Second, As I was pressure washing our deck I ran out of gas. I loaded up the gas cans and headed to the gas station. Well, let me tell you about gas containers today, they are ADULT and CHILD PROOF!!  I was trying my hardest to get the darn things open- thinking I am a teacher I know how to figure things out, surly it can't be this difficult? Another very nice man hollered from a distance, "Looks like you could use some help." I gladly took him up on his offer. He showed me how to open, re-close, and pour from this gas container. So I just want to say a huge Thank-You to all the helpful people out there who are not afraid to help a stranger in need!!!

Now on to the new winner. The original  winner never contacted me so I drew again. The new winner is .....
Kelly B AKA Queen Bee!! Please email me with your e-mail address and I will get you your TPT gift certificate to you.

 Everyone have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!!

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Thanks to everyone who entered our 100 follower giveaway. It was so exciting watching the followers number go up!!  The winner of the $25.00 TPT gift certificate is...

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Anyway #3 is Stephanie Moorman-- please contact me with your e-mail address so I can send you your gift certificate.

Working on 100 Followers Giveaway!!

It's getting close, we almost have 100 followers!!  To celebrate, we are giving a $25.00 dollar gift certificate to one lucky follower. Once we have 100 followers we will randomly draw a name and send you your prize. In order to be eligible you have to leave one  comment saying you follow our blog and TPT store.

And The Fun Begins!!!

Welcome summer break! Our students last day was Wednesday and teachers last day was yesterday. It has been a very long time since we have been out of school this early. I owe it all to NO SNOW DAYS!! We do not go back for almost 3 weeks, what will I do with all that time? 

It was a very trying year and as much as I love my students, I am very glad to see it come to an end. With a few weeks of rejuvenation I will be ready to start thinking about next year. I am hoping to create lots of activities and freebies to share over the summer.

I won a Smart Board on closing day! I never win anything so I was so excited. Where is the best place to find resources? 

I hope everyone has a great end to their year and a safe and restful summer break. 

A Wonderful Mother's Day And A New Unit

I hope all mothers had a wonderful and relaxing day yesterday, I sure did. It was nice to have the family over  for a very low key meal and great conversation. 

With 3 days of school left, we have a short amount of time to review our skills learned this year. I put together this pirate unit to end our study of the ocean. I think this has been the unit that we have had the most fun with. Maybe because its the end of the year and I have the beach on my mind. :)  If you are interested click the picture below for a look at the preview. I will send the first 2 people that comment on this post the unit for free.

Enjoy your week!

 

6 More Days and an Ocean Freebie!

It's  hard to believe that this school year has come to an end. In 6 days my little darlings will be 2nd graders! It has been a fun and exciting year and as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end."

 To end our year we have been studying the ocean/beach. One of our favorite books has been Big Al and Shrimpy. Here is  some activities we did with this story. First we went over some vocabulary words from the story. Next we read the story, and then we played a game called Line Them Up. Here are the directions for the game:  Review the vocabulary and read the story so it is stale text. The next day- give each child a copy of the vocabulary cards ( you can pair students to reduce copying). Tell the children that you are going to read the story again,when they hear a vocabulary they will line the words up in the order that they hear them. After you have read the story and the vocabulary cards are lined up, call on a child to read the order of his/her words.  Here are some variations: call out the definitions and use in a sentence,but leave the word out. My kids love this game.  I have also included a beginning, middle, end, and problem solution graphic organizer. Click on one of the images below to get your copy.