It's Finally Here!! It's Finally Here!!! (Can you tell that I am excited?)

So my "baby" is finally here.  Not a real baby, but I have been carrying "it" for about 9 months ha-ha.  The project that I have working on finally went on the market today.  I have been so busy that I was not able to work on it as often as I had wanted to, but I'm finally done with it today :)  Hip Hip Hooray!

This is my Common Core Reader Response Notebook for the Primary grades.  

Here are some tips for implementing this into your classroom


•When possible, give students choice for independent reading.  You may need to help guide them to find an appropriate response activity that will suit their selection or what you are working on.

•Throughout the year model each type of response so that students have a clear idea of what you are looking for
•Respond to student responses in a timely fashion.  Immediate feedback will keep students on track and excited to please you.
•Conduct meetings during guided reading, and showcase some exemplar responses during this time.  Then send students back to read and respond on their own while it is fresh in their minds.
• Use this resource any way you see fit.  You do not need to have a structured notebook, like I have suggested. You may choose to teach, model, and then practice one skill at a time.

Sneak peak

Off to vacation...relax mode here I come... 

Jen

Come visit my store for some more :) 

Teacher's Appreciation Day

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Day to all my fellow teachers out there!  I just got home from Chipotle's and for being a teacher, got a BOGO deal- YUM!

On another good note- Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale today and tomorrow to honor teachers.  Use the Promo code TAD13 to receive almost 30% off of most items in my store, as well as some other wonderful teachers.  Check it out!

ENJOY!!!!

Sale Time

I'm in a good mood, so I decided to have a sale on some of my most popular items.  Happy Weekend!

TGIF

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jscio

Something New is in the Works

I'm getting very excited about my new project that I have been working on for the last few months.  I haven't had a ton of time to create new resources, so it's been slow and steady with this one.  I had an unexpected snow day today, so I took some of the time to work on this project.  It is geared towards the Common Core State Standards, and it will be a VERY useful tool for teachers and students.  I can't wait until I have more time to finish it... I am aiming for the big reveal in April.  I'm about 75% finished, and it will be a Large file!  Check out my sneak preview...

So bad!!!

Ah!  I havent written a blog post in a LONG time!! I'm blaming it on the fact that I am planning my July wedding... But in all honesty, I know that I need to be better at blogging! It was my New Years resolution after all.  I do have a fabulous new freebie to post.  It is geared towards all you primary teachers (k-2).  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/March-Word-Sort-Freebie-CVC-CVCe

I hope you enjoy!

xo
Jen

SALE SALE SALE

I am announcing now that I am having a super duper Sunday Sale on February 3, 2013.  My store will be 28% off EVERYTHING!  All you have to do is use the promo code:SUPER when you are checking out. Start wish listing your favorite things








Here is the link to my store
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jscio


Here are a few of my favorite things...

100th day unit
Limerick writing
poetry writing
Pick a Prompt Pack (includes expository, persuasive and narrative writing ideas)


If you have any questions about my items, just ask

Testing Testing Testing...

Mid Year is here, and so are the tests.  I feel for all the teachers who are trying to find meaningful things for their students to do while they complete 4-7 assessments with each student during the 2 week testing period.  I wish that I could solve the problem, and be able to hire someone to do all the testing so that the teachers could teach (wouldn't that be a great business opportunity).  I was in a DATA meeting today, and I just feel for the wonderful Kindergarten teachers who just want to teach, but have to find the time to test too.  I wish I had the magic answer, but instead, I have posted a freebie below.  Here is something that I would consider a meaningful activity for students to work on independently.  Hope it helps just a little bit!

Freebie! Reader Response Brochure

Let me know if you like it!

Check out my store for
Biography and Nonfiction Version

Have a Great Night!

Jen