tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38995408681443658702024-03-14T07:46:19.398-07:00Starbucks, Standards, & SharpiesMusings of a 1st Grade Teacher. Ideas. Inspiration. InnovationKim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-15163771830457256552011-10-13T16:18:00.000-07:002011-10-13T16:18:24.883-07:00My Wish Came True!Well, if you go way back and read my very first post, you know my reason for starting a teaching blog. (click <a href="http://starbucksstandardssharpies.blogspot.com/2011/07/diving-in_2030.html">here</a>) I have been MIA for a very good reason! I became a MOM!!!!! Through the miracle of adoption, we received a phone call just 3 short weeks ago and have been blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Kiley.<br />
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Now, on to something happy. I was honored to receive my first blog award! Andi, from <a href="http://pencilsglueandtyingshoes.blogspot.com/">Pencils, Glue, and Tying Shoes</a> chose me for The Versatile Blogger Award! <br />
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I literally almost choked as I sipped my coffee, upon reading my comments and emails! Now I know how my kids feel when I give them a little certificate or recognition. I'm all giddy! Gosh, golly, gee! Thank you Andi, you made my weekend! Be sure to check out her awesome <a href="http://pencilsglueandtyingshoes.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> 2.</b> I am a neat freak! I have to have everything JUST so! I can't leave my classroom unless all signs, posters, or displays are hanging straight. My desk my be cleared off and neat. All papers must be filed or in a pile with a post-it of what it is and what I need to do with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>1. </b> Debbie @ <a href="http://candauscrew.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Sailing Through 1st Grade</b></span></a><br />
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<b>2.</b> Laura @ <b><a href="http://delightfuldaily5cafe.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Delightful Daily 5 Cafe</span></a></b><br />
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<b>3</b>. Melanie @ <b><a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Schoolgirl Style - Cute Classroom Inspiration</span></a></b><br />
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<b>4. </b>Amanda<b> @ <a href="http://oneextradegree.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">One Extra Degree</span></a></b><br />
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<b>5. </b>Ginger<b> @ <a href="http://gingersnapstreatsforteachers.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Ginger Snaps - Tidbits and Treats for Teachers</span></a></b><br />
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<b>6.</b> Kelli @ <b><a href="http://castlesandcrayons.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Castle and Crayons</span></a></b><br />
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<b>7.</b> Leigh @ <b><a href="http://perciousperks.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Precious Perks</span></a></b><br />
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<b>8</b>. Mrs. Magee @<b> <a href="http://www.firstgradebrain.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">First Grade Brain</span></a></b><br />
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<b>9.</b> Michelle @ <b><a href="http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Fab-U-Lous in First</span></a></b><br />
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<b>10</b>. Jenn @ <b><a href="http://finallyinfirst.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Finally in First</span></a></b><br />
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<b>11.</b> Mrs. Pollard @ <b><a href="http://teacheristatales.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Tales of a Teacherista</span></a></b><br />
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<b>12</b>. Marisa @ <b><a href="http://www.firstgradeglitterandgiggles.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">First Grade Glitter and Giggles</span></a></b><br />
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<b>13.</b> Misty @<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;"> <b><a href="http://3rdgradesahoot.blogspot.com/">3rd Grade's a Hoot</a></b></span><br />
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<b>14.</b> Alisha @ <b><a href="http://thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">The Bubbly Blonde</span></a></b><br />
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<b>15. </b>Kristin<b> @ <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.blogspot.com/">A Teeny Tiny Teacher</a></span></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Check out these ladies and their awesome blogs! I should say that picking JUST 15 was EXTREMELY hard to do! I <strike>stalk</strike> visit soooooo many more and love them all!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g361/kimmcbride1/blogsignature.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; text-align: right;" /></div>Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-55443541507215984962011-09-07T19:18:00.000-07:002011-09-08T17:42:05.349-07:00Gratitude AdjustmentWell, it was bound to happen. The first week of school was one of the best ever! I kept pinching myself to see if it was for real or just a dream. Then, today...errr, I had a whole different group! Everyone came out of their shells! OMG! What happened to my precious little class?! Who took them?! Where did they go?! I tried to think, no, we didn't have indoor recess yet. Nope, not a full moon. Maybe the cold front that has brought cooler weather was to blame? One little gem had a melt down and copped a major attitude. I thought I had gone back to teaching 7th grade. Holy cow, a first grader?! Then, the infamous parent phone call followed and more frustrations came about. I vented at lunch (for the first time this year), but then felt bad about it. My team is awesome and we all feel you need to let it out, but not dwell. I think I did a good job following that. Then, tonight, I came across <a href="http://devotions.thecornerstoneforteachers.com/">The Cornerstone Devotion for Teachers</a> blog. I hadn't visited there in quite some time, but so glad I read it this evening. It was perfect and exactly what I needed to hear. The topic was Gratitude Adjustment. Boy could I relate! Read it and see for yourself.(click <a href="http://devotions.thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2011/09/gratitude-adjustment.html">here</a>) I am THANKFUL for today and that I have a job. I am THANKFUL I get to do something I love every day, even the difficult days. I am THANKFUL to have a challenging student. I know God has placed them in my care and I have much to learn from them. I am THANKFUL I'm a teacher! <br />
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I do feel better when I train my brain to think this way! The next time you have a bad day or feel yourself being pulled in by negativity, jump over to the Cornerstone Devotion for Teachers. <br />
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</div>Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-68174917066595429942011-09-06T19:24:00.000-07:002011-09-08T17:43:37.031-07:00Amazing Giveaway!Love Thistlegirl Designs? Love adorable digital clip art? Then head on over to <a href="http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/2011/09/graphic-giveaway-and-more.html?showComment=1315361719281#c1265337853539040004">Fabulous in First</a> for a graphic giveaway to die for! <a href="http://www.thistlegirldesigns.com/">Thistlegirl Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kpmdoodles?ref=pr_shop_more">Digital Doodles</a> are cream of the crop in my book! Best of luck!<br />
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On a separate note, I've been slackin' in the regular bloggin' department. Chalk it up to the first weeks of school. I'll get crack-a-lackin' next week! (I hope!)<br />
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</div><div>You could buy cool frames and give them as gifts. The possibilities are endless!</div><div>My second creation is this one:<br />
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</div><div>It will be framed and sit near my computer. (For whenever I have time to blog, now that school is starting!?<br />
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What poster would you create?</div><div><a href="http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/YT03MDAmYj02MDAmYz1BdmVuaXImZD05NiZlPTQ0JmY9JTIzMDAwMDAwJmc9JTIzZDg3NGQ0Jmg9S0VFUCZpPUNBTE0maj1BTkQmaz1URUFDSCZsPU9OJm09Y3Jvd24ucG5n/poster.aspx#.TlkHTtwBZR8.blogger">Keep Calm-o-matic poster generation</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g361/kimmcbride1/blogsignature.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; text-align: right;" /></div>Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-15884344747396241552011-08-26T05:33:00.000-07:002011-08-27T04:43:49.784-07:00Three for Thursday AND Free For All FridayI should have seen it coming! Open House was last night and I came home with every intention of taking a walk before sunset and enjoying these last little bits of summer. Then, I wanted to log on to my BFF (my laptop) and soak my brain in blogland, BUT... I made the mistake of sitting down on the couch and the next thing I knew, my husband is saying, "hon, time to go to bed" . I fell asleep sitting up!!!! So, without further adieu, I'm linking up for the last two topics with <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2011/08/tgif-free-for-all-friday.html">"I'm Blog Hoppin'"</a> for Teacher Week. <br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-13400806864601660052011-08-24T19:06:00.000-07:002011-08-24T19:07:46.748-07:00Where It All Goes Down Wednesday - Classroom PicsI'm continuing with Teacher Week at <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2011/08/where-it-all-goes-down-wednesday.html">"I'm Blog Hoppin' "</a> with classroom pictures. I did show before and after pics way back at the beginning of August, but I'll just share some of my favorites. I have a nautical theme, with a little ocean/beach sprinkled in as well.<br />
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The sea canopy is always a favorite reading nook for Daily 5 time!<br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-12887874139987062782011-08-23T09:44:00.000-07:002011-08-24T19:07:57.380-07:00Teacher Talk Tuesday<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Teacher Talk Tuesday, Advice for New Teachers</span><br />
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Looking back in my almost 20 year career, I have learned quite a few things about teaching, life, and how to try to balance the two. My advice to new teachers:<br />
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2.) Don't be afraid to ask for help! It's o.k., give yourself permission to do that!<br />
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4.) Keep a journal, write down all the funny things your kids say and do. Looking back, I wish I would've started that my first year. The old brain can't quite remember everything.<br />
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5.) Family comes first, try not to make school your entire life! (although that's easier said than done!) Make time for those milestone moments that you can never get back. Life is too short.<br />
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7.) Remember there is no such thing as the perfect lesson. You can plan til the cows come home, but 9 times out of 10, your plan will change! And that's o.k..<br />
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8.) Sometimes you have to bite your tongue and not say what's on your mind. You have to become Barbara Eden in "I Dream of Jeannie", (I know, I am seriously dating myself here! Yikes!) cross your arms, nod your head and say, "Yes, Master" to administration, to your principal. But then, you go back to your classroom, shut the door, and teach like you know it should be done! You know your kids best! That's why they often call us "Mom", instead of Mrs. .....<br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-15769587390247557062011-08-22T05:44:00.000-07:002011-08-24T19:08:10.120-07:00Meet the Teacher Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K8i2H5teW08HakvZKR-fWM3NgCZjg2urMsWMOnVrBrCf_wQBufpLApiaFV9j2cmxTF6w9OGS7-aAxrVfeljeiqLCks4ZVqIlglvJslI43dqoz-ErDI1Xqh-2lKxnqe6hx_09GOLWiv54/s1600/IMG_1911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K8i2H5teW08HakvZKR-fWM3NgCZjg2urMsWMOnVrBrCf_wQBufpLApiaFV9j2cmxTF6w9OGS7-aAxrVfeljeiqLCks4ZVqIlglvJslI43dqoz-ErDI1Xqh-2lKxnqe6hx_09GOLWiv54/s320/IMG_1911.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Pineapple Delight';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 27px; line-height: 31px;"><br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-80887370493036279952011-08-13T17:52:00.000-07:002011-08-13T17:53:24.504-07:00Giveaway! Teacher Tam's Educational Adventures - Get a Freebie and Maybe Win My Whole Store!<div style="text-align: center;">You MUST check out <a href="http://teachertamseducationaladventures.blogspot.com/2011/08/get-freebie-and-maybe-win-my-whole.html?spref=bl">Teacher Tam's</a> <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Tam/Products">TpT </a>store now! GO I say! Click away and get blogging for a freebie! It's totally worth it! </div><br />
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EVERYONE who participates can pick ONE $5-or-less item from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Tam/Products">my Teachers Pay Teachers store.</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Cardo; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">ONE lucky winner will receive a CD containing every item in my store!!!" </span><br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-18776986799363829292011-08-12T16:47:00.000-07:002011-08-12T16:54:00.949-07:00Classroom Before and After PicsBusy is an understatement! I have never kept record of how many hours it truly takes me to set up my classroom, but this year I did. So far, these last 2 weeks, I have put in 40 hours. I am no where near finished, but I'm liking the progress so far.<br />
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My new area rug in front of the Smart Board. LOVE this! Found it for $34.99 at Kirklands. It's a decent size, 5x7 ft. It's my favorite new addition to the room this year. (so far) Still more shopping to do!<br />
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Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-24594642917916278652011-08-04T14:12:00.000-07:002011-08-04T17:32:23.723-07:00Nautical Themed Clip ChartLast year, a week before school started, I decided to try something new. The clip chart. The old, "How's Your Day Going?" and flip a card system was out the door. I kicked it to the curb and haven't looked back since! I had used that old system for years and it was fine, it worked. I just<strike> like</strike> absolutely LOVE the clip chart 100 times better! If you haven't heard of this classroom management system, you must read this<a href="http://www.newmanagement.com/ebooks/pdf/clip_chart_ebook.pdf"> e-book</a> that explains it so perfectly. I guarantee, you'll see what I mean! I think it actually made me a better teacher! Well, since I made the decision to implement this system a week before school, I just made your basic chart, nothing fancy. <br />
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Fast forward to now, summertime, creative juices are flowing, I have made a new and improved clip chart to match my theme! I still have to print it and mount to the colored paper and laminate, but it's on the list!!! Here it is...wa-lah!<br />
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Now about the giveaway... (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">insert drum roll here</span>). If you like bags, (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">and what teacher doesn't? duh?!</span>) We are famous for carrying a dozen of them, all on one side by the way... (so we can carry our coffee in the other free hand and open the door to school with our pinky.) True?! You are all shaking your heads yes right now aren't you? A fellow teacher once coined the term "scoliosis sack" for our way of carrying so many bags the way we teachers do! Jenn at <a href="http://finallyinfirst.blogspot.com/2011/08/1000-followers-giveaway.html?showComment=1312375340453#c1670475781773153941">Finally in First</a> is throwing this fab giveaway with <a href="http://fundraiser.mixedbagdesigns.com/">Mixed Bag Designs</a>! You don't want to miss this opportunity!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Loft is probably a favorite store for many of you! The extra little love they give with the teacher discount is so sweet! Today, I just got an email from probably my ultimate favorite store - Talbots! Now, don't get me wrong, I know they are on the pricey side. But the quality of clothing, it is totally worth it to me, mainly because everything fits me to a tee. It's like a taylor measured every inch (and trust me, there are a LOT of inches to measure, especially on the backside! ha ha!) and made all the clothes in the store for mwah! I will usually only buy clothing from Talbots, IF it is on sale. (unless it REALLY jazzes me and there's only one more of my size) So, now until Sept. 30th, all teachers get 20% off the full priced purchase. It's something! Every little bit counts!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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On a separate note, yesterday's post I inquired about comment troubles. I tried again using some of your recommendations with Google Chrome. It totally worked and I even have the little picture next to my name and everything! Silly to get so excited over the simplest of things! (or not so simple in my case!) ha ha! <br />
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Okay, enough of the technical stuff, now on to <a href="http://perciousperks.blogspot.com/2011/07/100-follower-giveawaycute-personalized.html">Precious Perks</a> giveway! Leigh is teaming up with Ashley from <a href="http://perciousperks.blogspot.com/2011/07/100-follower-giveawaycute-personalized.html">Polka Dot Patch</a> for some adorable "awesomeness" like these! Oooo la lah! Go check it out!<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/07/whole-lotta-linky-party-day-4-of-5.html">Clutter Free Classroom</a> to share my favorite recipe during the school year- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing. Mmm, mmm, good! If you like easy peasy, few ingredients, tastes like Amish cooking, then this dish is for you!<br />
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2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
1 can Cream of Chicken soup<br />
2/3 c. of milk<br />
1 box Stove Top stuffing (chicken flavor)<br />
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Get your crockpot out and grease the bottom with a little butter. (I know, sounds like Paula Dean!)<br />
Cube 2-3 chicken breasts (If the chicken is partially frozen, it's actually better. Two reasons: it's easier to cut and I think it makes more gravy!) After your chicken, add 1 can Cream of Chicken or cream of celery or mushroom if you like). Add 2/3 cup of milk. In a separate bowl, put stuffing mix and water(follow the box directions for amount of water, I think it's like a cup and a half?), mix to moisten the stuffing. Spoon stuffing mix over top the soup/milk. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. That's it!<br />
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I like to serve this with a few veggies, corn, green beans and some mash potatoes. You could pair it with a salad and some rolls. Wal-lah! Everyone will think you cooked all day! The chicken is so tender and the soup/milk create a creamy gravy. <br />
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Enjoy!Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-30604068878946025462011-07-20T06:32:00.000-07:002011-07-20T06:33:54.475-07:00Out of the Mouths of Babes Linky PartyI am brand spanking new to the "teacher blogworld". What better way to start, than by linking up with Mel D. at <a href="http://seusstastic.blogspot.com/2011/07/out-of-mouths-of-babes-linky-party.html">Oh The Places You'll Go Teacher Resources</a> and share some of the hilarious things my students have said over the years. <span style="color: #3d85c6;">I just realized the linky party was posted a few days ago. I hope I'm not breaking any "blog etiquette" by linking today. Someone PLEASE tell me if that's a no-no!</span> Anyways, we could all use a good laugh no matter what day it is! Right?!<br />
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Several years ago, while taking my 1st grade class to the restroom, the first week of school, a boy comes out quickly to announce, "Mrs. M...someone '2ed' in the '1'!" I was puzzled and asked, "What?!". He looked frustrated and explained again, "Someone 2ed in the 1!" I finally figured it out, in the boys restroom, there are 2 freestanding urinals and one toilet in a stall. Some little cutie apparently didn't know where to go "number two" and did it in the "number 1". That had to be awkward! The urinals in the primary restrooms are very low to the ground though. Needless to say, I called the custodian on that one!<br />
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Just this year during Writer's Workshop a little girl was fully engaged in her story. She was almost ready to write her final copy. She quietly leaned over to the student next to her and whispered, "How do you spell giraffe?". I was conferencing with a different student across from her and I knew her story had nothing to do with animals. <span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #c27ba0;">(</span><span style="color: #a64d79;">I had conferenced with her the day before.) </span><span style="color: black;">Curious, I stopped and asked her, "Sweetie, why do you need to know how to spell giraffe?" She proceeded to tell me, "Ya know, like when we first start writing our rough "giraffes", then you write a final copy next". Ah ha!</span></span><br />
Rough Draft, DOES indeed sound much like "rough giraffe"! I tapped out the sounds, wrote it down on a sticky note, and showed her the correct word. Then, she stopped and said, "I wondered why they called it ROUGH giraffes (notice she still said it incorrectly), when really giraffes look pretty soft and smooth!" <br />
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And finally, one last giggle...<br />
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Two of my boys had just came back from Title I Reading one afternoon and asked to use the restroom. I normally don't let both go at the same time, but we were going to take a math test soon, so I allowed both to hurry and go. These two had been known to get on each others nerves from time to time. Lo and behold, one returned rather quickly and said, "T said a bad word!" I said, "What did it start with?" <br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Don't ask me why I said that!</span> Little boy replied after a few seconds of thinking and finally said, "Ummm, the word started with 'C' ." I was stumped and thinking he meant "S". Then, "T" returned with his head down low, trying to sneak in... but I called him over to see what the story was. I asked him, "Did you say something inappropriate in the restroom?" Long sigh... "Yeah... I said crap!" <br />
I was proud of both of them: the one who told the truth, and the other who got the first letter right!<br />
He later admitted he wasn't sure if it started with a "c" or a "k"! I explained that the word wasn't a "bad" word, but one we probably shouldn't say. Then, I looked up at the clock and saw how much time we had left in the day and wanted so badly to say, "Oh crap, we gotta get going with our math test!" JUST to myself of course! <br />
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<img align="right" src="http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g361/kimmcbride1/blogsignature.png" style="border: 0px currentColor;" />Kim and Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671304862979147009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899540868144365870.post-9898132162268450712011-07-18T16:45:00.001-07:002011-07-18T16:45:52.580-07:00Diving In!Well, I'm hoping that by starting this new blog, it will jinx me in a weird sort of way! I started my whole love affair with "blogland" when I began our adoption blog. It was a way for me deal with the stress and ups and downs of the long and difficult process. We are still waiting, but I have a whole new addiction to teacher blogs! It is summer and I thought, why not give it a whirl right?! So, I'm diving in, trying something new. I am hoping to join Teachers Pay Teachers and the new Teachers Notebook soon, as a way to share and make a little extra $ on the side. Going back to my first thought... why on earth am I hoping to jinx myself? Well, I hope that if I keep busy with my blogs, that God will bless us soon(er) with a little one. I know I can continue to blog, but probably just not as often. All you moms out there are probably saying, "keep dreamin' sista!" right? Nevertheless, I am excited to begin!<br />
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