Text Formats

I am absolutely sure I have found the reason Oklahoma scores low on Research and information. It has to be an evil plan! JK
Seriously there was not a whole lot out there for text formats but what I did find was fabulous!
I found this amazing anchor chart and had to do my own!

Multiplication Math Facts

It's me again Margaret! I have finally had time to get on here and do something! I have had so much going on but finally I have help! I just love my new partner teacher!

I have had to teach  a new grade in a new building since September, all by myself and try to cover 2 classes. It just didn't work guys. I was in over my head and drowning! I have had almost 7 weeks with a partner now and am starting to realize there is still life out here!!

So, my new teaching partner (TP) is professional, smart, and a big blessing to me! I will not share her so don't try and steal her! LOL

I have a confession. I have not started multiplication drills with my kiddos and am just getting started so we, yes my TP and I, have looked all over Pinterest and TPT for help. I found many wonderful things, but not exactly what I was looking for. So, I quickly created a something I will try and wanted to share it with anyone interested. It is completely editable so feel free to edit away!

Math Fact Log

Day to Day

Bloggers help! I am wanting to know how you teach Common Core Standards day to day. I see everyone's amazing cutesy thematic lessons for holidays, special occasions, and seasons. But, I was wondering what CCSS look like daily. You know like are you still using a phonics program? Is the basal completely gone? 
Being new to Kinder I have so many options but find myself going back to what was familiar. Is there anyone out there who is reading this blog that can help? 
Am I the only one still confused with CCSS? I hope I am being clear, I know TPT has lots of cute things, I have created some myself:). And Pinterest, wow! Lots of cute ideas. I am just wondering about the day to day happenings. I know that your classroom can be completely TPT and Pinterest filled, but how are you teaching the letter sounds not center activities but what does a letter activity look like with CCSS?
I am dying here and driving my hubs crazy! Imagine that!

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE IN BLOGGER WORLD?? who is listening to me? 

Look What I found!

 

You have got to check out Simply Kinder's Rafflecopter giveaway! I just happened upon it and am so hoping to win!

This is short as I find more I will add them here!

RTI Resource Binder

Hello y'all!Hello everyone I just wanted to show a simple binder that I put together. I have a ton of resources, tracking sheets, etc. So, today I decided to put them nicely in a binder. I use the file box for my RTI toolkit and will pull what I need from my RTI resource binder. It is not cutesy, but I hope it will be functional because using my file cabinet drives me crazy. I can never find what I am looking for. Hmmm. Next project? Maybe clean out the file cabinets. LOL!

I started with a huge 3 ring binder

Not cute now, but I can change that later:)

I used plain manila folders to divide the sections. I thought I could also maybe add sticky notes if needed on these.

I just love sheet protectors! They keep everything so clean and perfect! LOL

So, I have sections for Phonological Awareness, Phonics, HFW, and Fluency. Just thought I would share:) Have a nice night!

kindergarten

Ok, everyone now I am back...from outer-space...you should've changed that stupid lock....you should've made me loose the key,...

I am not sure if updating this blog is best, or if deleting it and starting a new one is the way I should go?!! Help, Please comment and tell me!

Here is what has been going on in my class and life!

I went to my first Cowboy's game!

Here we are at organized chaos time differentiated instruction!

Even with their dots on their face you can tell the are all engaged!

I have to say, I am lovin' Kindergarten!!! And this is a really great group of kiddos! I have 17 amazing students and an awesome classroom with plenty of storage!

moving

 anyone still out there? Ok so I have moved to a new house, which I love,  New School, which I love, and new assignment, Kindergarten!

 scared but exciting! I am having to start everything almost completely over and when am I going to have the time to learn everything with all the packing and unpacking?
And what is the deal with CCSS? I mean is it in or out?
And no more Tulsa model now I'm learning Marzano. I have reading assignment before school starts.
Still I must say I am very happy with all these changes!