Mystery Walker...

Mystery Walker Idea...

So I found this idea off of Pinterest, which was from Amy's very cute blog called "What Happens in First Grade."  My 4th graders LOVE it!  It has really helped with the chatting in line.  4th graders LOVE to talk with their friends!  ;)  

They are all so quiet when I come outside to pick them up.  I bought some cute Angry Bird erasers and Sock Monkey buttons that I have been using as a prize for the "Mystery Walker."  

Here are a couple of pictures of the little bucket I keep my "Mystery Walker" tokens in... 

Cute pail from Target...

Some ribbon and a sign...

Little red tokens...

Students' names...equals "Mystery Walker."

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Homeworkopoly...

I am linking up to Tara's "Monday Made It" today, and sharing a few pictures of the things I have finished...

I love how my Homeworkopoly Board, that I described in my earlier post, looks on my white board!  I just need to buy some magnets to put on the back of my game pieces, and it will be ready for my 4th graders to play. =)

 

 

 

I have been going in to my classroom to set things up, and to get ready for school, which begins on the 23rd.  It is starting to look really nice in there.  I added the cute numbered clothespins to my Math Homework basket today.  

This is how I use them...
When students turn in their Math homework to the basket, they remove their clothespin clip and put it in the clear container.  It is a great visual for me to quickly see whose clip is left on the basket.


I also set up my "Bucket Filling" praise notes area, where my students can pick up a praise note to write on and fill or classroom bucket.  On Fridays, we read the praise notes aloud and hand them out to each other.  I usually write all of the students' names on the slips I created, and hand them out randomly to the kids.   This way I know everyone will get at least one note from their classmates.  


I think that is it for now.  =)  I am going to go visit some blogs, and see what other fabulous ideas I can gather from other teachers' "Monday Made Its."  I love seeing all of the pictures of other teachers' classrooms too!!!  I get so many ideas on how to set up centers, decorate the room, and organize things. 

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It's almost "Back to School" time for me!

Began to set things up in my Classroom today!!!

I finally went to the school to see how my classroom was doing.  :)  The rugs were nice and clean, and things looked okay in there.  I spent a few hours dusting and cleaning, and I am glad I went in early to do that.  

I also hung up my Homeworkopoly Game Board, but forgot my camera at home, so I will post pictures later.  It was the first time I put magnet strips on bulletin board borders, and made part of my white board into an actual bulletin board.  It was time consuming to get it all hung up, but I love it.  

I am excited for this school year to start and to meet my new 4th graders.  I hope all of you have great school years this year too.   

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Reward Cards...

Reward Cards for my 4th Graders!!!

I saw these rewards on various teacher blogs, and also from Mel D's blog and store, called Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations.

I love the little sea creature clip art.  I think my 4th graders will love to buy these in our classroom store as prizes.  It will also help me with not having to buy a lot of prizes to replenish our store.  =)

 

I also found this cute little pencil pouch that is in the shape of a pencil.  He is so adorable!!!  =)  I put special pens, highlighters, pencils, erasers, etc... inside, and I am using it for the Reward where students get to use the teacher's special supplies.  

 

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Substitute Teacher Binder

Wow, it is getting close to school beginning, and I feel like I have so much to do!  I really need to make a new list and prioritize some of my to do's.  :)  

Anyway, I am linking up again with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics, for today's Monday Made It.  

First on my list today was to cut out all of the things I laminated over the weekend at Lakeshore teaching store.  Abby, our Ragdoll cat, loved the Lakeshore bag.  =) 

My "Monday Made It" is my new Substitute Teacher Binder.  I love how cute the pages turned out!  :)  Once I get all of my new information for the school year put inside it, it will be very helpful for any substitute that I might have this next year.

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Fabulous Teacher Toolbox!

I LOVE my Teacher Toolbox! =)

I just finished taping in my last label for my cute Teacher Toolbox.  I was inspired by all of the toolboxes I saw on so many blogs, so I bought mine from Lowes.

I primed it, spray painted it white, glued on a cute ribbon, and made my beachy labels.  I can't wait to set it up in my classroom and fill the drawers.  
 
I am loving my summer vacation, blogging, and getting so many fabulous ideas to use for this fast approaching school year.  

Now I am off to go read some more from my Guided Math book by Laney Sammons.  =)  If you have any advice or ideas on how you implement the strategies in your classroom, feel free to leave me a comment.

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Birthday Balloons...

Happy Birthday Straw Balloons!!!

 
Well, after seeing so many Birthday Balloons on all of the teacher blogs I adore, I finished making a class set for my 4th graders.  

I decorated a plastic container with ribbon, a sign, and tissue paper to help my balloons stand up like a floral arrangement.  I think they are so sweet, and I can't wait for my students to pick them out when it is their birthday.  

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"Compliment Clips"

Sweet Compliment Clips...

I found this idea from Colleen on her blog called, Totally Terrific in Texas.

I used to write the word Compliments on my white board, and add a tally mark each time our class received a compliment from other staff, teachers, principal, etc...  Once they earned 10 tally marks, I would take them outside and play a fun game. 
 
I love the bucket I decorated so much more than just writing the tally marks on the white board.  The clips were left over from the ones I bought from the Dollar Store.  

The little saying was from Colleen; I just added the octopus, because the theme in my classroom is beach/ocean.

My 4th graders will love to earn compliments and remove all 10 clips for some extra fun outside.  :)  Everyone should strive to give 10 compliments each day.  The compliments we give is also a great way to reinforce all the things I do around being a "Bucket Filler" as well.  

My compliment for all the teachers who have been sharing their ideas during their summer vacation; your hard work and creativity is inspiring to me.  

  

  

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Classroom Fairy Treat Pail

My Cute Little Pail...

I found this cute little idea from Shannon at "Sweet-n-sassy in 2nd," for a treat from the Classroom Fairy for having a neat desk.  

I decorated a teeny-tiny pail that I bought from Michaels.  I think my 4th graders are going to LOVE having this appear on the desk that is the neatest and most organized.  And I will LOVE having neat desks!  :)

I think I will add a small piece of colored tissue paper inside, so they can't see what the treat is until they open the pail.  It is fun to be surprised! 

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Cheerful Creatures

"Cheerful Creatures!"

I remember growing up and getting one of these little pom-pom guys from my 1st grade teacher.  I think they were called warm fuzzies or love bugs.  I was inspired to make my own version when I saw them again on Amanda's blog, called the Teaching Chick."

I do a lot with my 4th graders and the book called "How  Full is your Bucket," and being a happy, positive person, so I knew I had to call my little fuzzy guys, "Cheerful Creatures!"  

The sparkly pom-poms were so soft!  I cut the felt out in a heart shape, and then hot glued on the wiggly eyes, antennas, and heart-shaped feet.  I decorated a container I bought from the Container Store, and typed up a little sign and description that I put inside the jar.

They are so cute to look at.  I am excited to hand them out to my students that are showing our 7 virtues and being "bucket-fillers."

I think I like so much too, because they remind me of "Marcel the Shell."  I will try and link up the video of that on my post too.  It is so funny!  Have fun making them!  

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, Two: video.

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