Saturday, April 27, 2013

A (late) Five for Friday!

Linking up for Five for Friday again this week (only a date late!) 

#1 - Self-Manager Badges
I've seen these badges used with older kids in a few schools and thought it would be a great idea for an end-of-the-year behavior boost. I whipped these badges up really quickly on my computer and got the lanyards from the school secretary. I chose the kiddos who have been exemplary all year (6 so far) and they get special privileges with these badges. First to pack up, first to recess and specials, and (my fav part), they get to be "scouts" for us in the hallway and during carpet time. They get to watch for good behavior and choose the best listeners to get "super citizen awards". The kids love them and everyone else is motivated to earn a badge too!

#2 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Our ELD kiddos put on a play of The Three Billy Goats Gruff for us. It was SO cute. Better believe I took video and lots of photos!

#3 - Spring Writing
I got this idea and acrostic poem template from another blog, but now I can't remember which one!! We put together this "spring words" anchor chart as a class, then taught the kids about acrostic poems. 

#4 - May and June Activities
    
 My May and June Activity Books are done and up on TpT now! I've been letting my kids use them as morning work and as early-finisher work. Debating creating a general Summer Activity Book to send home with the kids at the end of the year.

Linking up with Mrs. Wheeler's monthly mishmash for May. Click on the button for more great May items for your classroom!

#5 - My new favorite store!
We just had a few of these stores open in Portland in the past few years. I finally went in last weekend to have a look and I was in LOVE. Such cute clothes for work and the store is adorable too. I had to take a picture of the fitting room, because I loved how it was decorated, haha. (Couldn't fit the awesome wooden door and crystal chandelier in the picture)

7 comments:

  1. Love the badges!! Such a great idea- especially with spring fever in the air!! :)

    Katie
    Smiles from 2nd Grade

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    1. Katie - I've seen these badges used with grades 3-5, but never with the little ones for some reason. I thought I'd give it a try too, and so far, it's been a hit!
      ~ Nicole

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  2. Where I used to live was a Maurices...I was a big fan! Great idea with the badges- a great incentive for the end of the year! I just found your blog...it is super cute!
    Julie
    Ms. Shope's Class

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    1. Thank you! I am so glad we got a Maurice's here, although it took me several months to finally check it out. Wish I'd gone there sooner!
      ~ Nicole

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  3. Oh, my! I am all over those badges! Can't wait to follow you and then get right on making some! Your blog is j'adorable, and as an owl-licious blogger myself, I have to say how cute yours are!
    Brooke

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    1. awe thank you Brooke! I just popped over to your blog and became your newest follower, too! Your classroom is adorable! I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into finding all of the cute decor!
      ~ Nicole

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  4. I have never been to Maurices. I will have to check it out.

    Laurie
    Chickadee Jubilee

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