Five for (the last!) Friday

#1 - Field Trip to the Zoo + a Freebie!

 After 2 months of planning, I finally got to take my class to the Oregon Zoo this week. We had nice weather (thank goodness!) and I was able to get some great shots:

 To make the trip more educational (and to add a bit of friendly competition), I created a fun zoo scavenger hunt for the kids to do on the trip. The kids were really into finding more animals than their friends, then we compared results afterwards. You can see one of my students filling in an answer above.

You can get it for FREE by clicking on the pictures below:

           

#2 - Jamberry Nails

I'd never heard of Jamberry stick-on nail designs until I was invited to a Jamberry party last week. I'm a little obsessed with cute nails, so I was excited. At the party we got to do one nail on each hand, so I came prepared with a manicure on all but one finger! I got lucky and just happened to get a design that matched my polish. 1.5 weeks later and the nail decal is still going strong!

They had a buy 3, get 1 free deal, so I ordered these designs:

The top left design matches perfectly with my chevron-inspired bathroom and bedroom makeovers, which leads into...

#3 - Chevron Crazy

Seriously, Urban Outfitters has the CUTEST home decor. Just got these in the mail, can't wait to use them!

#4 - Telling Time

I came up with this cute little song set to the tune of "I'm a Little Tea Pot" to help my firsties remember how to tell time. It goes with body movements - using their arms to show the hour hand and minute hand. 

My team is piloting instructional coach rounds for the entire district (which they decided to spring on us the last 2 weeks of school, I might add!) so we were focusing on the GLAD strategy of TPR (Total Physical Response) when I came up with this.

#5 - Sweet Treat Awards

We aren't out of school until next week, but today we did our candy awards - the kids LOVED it! I got the idea from another teacher-blogger to lay down a "red carpet" with butcher paper so it was like a real awards ceremony. The kiddos showing off their treats:

 (FYI - it took them FOREVER to all cover their faces so I could use this on my blog, haha)

You can find the awards on my TpT store by clicking on the picture below:

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)