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Happy Sunday! Hope you all have a great week ahe

Happy Sunday!

Hope you all have a great week ahead! I’m working on a few projects and can’t wait to share with you throughout the week!

Also to my Massachusetts friends, one more week till April vacation! 🌞

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I have a MAGICAL whiteboard cleaning trick! Okay

I have a MAGICAL whiteboard cleaning trick!

Okay no more cheesy puns, but really my whiteboard had some sort of film on it and it was ruining my whiteboards and markers. Spray didn’t work, magic erasers didn’t work, nothing. I took soapy water and wiped the whole thing down, then used rubbing alcohol across the board, everything is good as new now! (I also used it to clean the market ledge and it looks so good)

Also if you are wondering what my class wanted to do, most of them wanted books from our wish list, covid to go away, and an unlimited supply of @pringlesus 😂 #thelittlethings 💛

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THEY’RE BACK! Students, whiteboards, everythin

THEY’RE BACK!

Students, whiteboards, everything!

If you’re new here you may not be familiar with why I started this page. It was simply a place I could document all my boards but grew into so much more.

In the year of all things COVID and remote teaching my boards were put on pause. We did journal’s remotely and my carpal tunnel honestly thanked me for the break!

Kids started fully back this week though, and my carpal tunnel release went amazing (thanks to my amazing doctors who knew how important art was for me) and it was time to bring back boards for the last few weeks of school!

Now I have a few questions though...

🎨Does anyone have a weird film on their board? Method spray is not getting it off! It looks clean but none of my markers erase without scrubbing it!
🎨 If you are fully back but still distancing do you have any new tips for me?
🎨 What are your favorite tools for kids to move/fidget at their seats?

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Today we talked about how to be there for a friend

Today we talked about how to be there for a friend using The Rabbit Listened. I really tried to stress to my children that it is in our nature to want to help someone when they are upset, and while we have lots of strategies it’s also important to be there for support, as a friend, and to listen!

We also made no sew sock rabbits so that we always have someone to listen. All we used was rice, socks, ribbon, embroidery thread, and a sharpie! The kids LOVED them!

If you use this book we had great discussions using the following questions...

🐰Who is your rabbit?
🐰How can you be a rabbit to someone else?
🐰How does being a rabbit show you care?
🐰How can you ask for someone to be a rabbit to you?

I used LOTS of examples and gave kids time to reflect and share. They really loved it! Plus now my room has bright colorful sock rabbits as we come back full time!

Also I definitely got the idea to make sock rabbits on here (I definitely liked and commented) but I can’t find the original in my saved posts! If it was you please let me know!!

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Let’s talk about struggling readers. (I love wor

Let’s talk about struggling readers. (I love working with them!)

I teach fourth grade, and one of the things I have noticed is that students really seem to get self conscious about their reading levels. They see students reading hard chapter books and don’t want to be left behind but not all kids are at that level. Rather than letting them feel left behind I try to encourage my highest readers to find picture books that challenge them, and I try to find series of books that on the outside look like any old chapter book but on the inside are more accessible.

I LOVE the @scholasticinc Branches books because they are so accessible for readers wanting to move up but needing the supports of their previous readers. I purchased these three last week at @bjswholesale for my class. It’s great that they have so many series and detailed colored pictures to draw the reader in and help them grow! Swipe to see the inside of one of these books! ⏩

I’ve included a few more tips for struggling readers/building a love of reading below!

📚 Find books that LOOK from the outside like what peers are reading but are more accessible on the inside
📚Make your read alouds so fun that everybody wants a picture book, it will make some lower level books blend in more
📚Use book talks frequently while selectively planning who you may hand the book to first
📚Build a collection of series so that when your student finishes one book they will dive into another
📚Don’t be afraid of graphic novels, magazines, articles, etc.
📚Don’t limit your student to their reading level. Students are MUCH more than a letter or number next to their name!

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When kids are hiding books under the desk, you kno

When kids are hiding books under the desk, you know you’ve done something right.

This week I was picking up some stuff at @bjswholesale and saw these books. I loved the idea of a modern day Choose Your Own Adventure series and my kids did too! The books were borrowed right away and soon my kids still finding the right books were reading under their desk.

I pretended not to notice what they thought was sneaky, they can have that thrill-just don’t tell them I actually LOVE them sneaking in each and every sentence!

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What makes a hero? I love when I receive books f

What makes a hero?

I love when I receive books from @nationalcenterforyouthissues because I always know it will spark such great conversations with my students! Discussing things like courage, integrity, and commitment students really can have deep conversations about what makes a hero.

Even better, I was gifted two to mail to some of you! Just follow both myself and @nationalcenterforyouthissues and comment below on who is a hero in your eyes! I’ll pick two people Sunday!

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THIS. One of the things I am most proud of in my

THIS.

One of the things I am most proud of in my teaching is my classroom community. Which has a lot that goes into it (classroom management, SEL, 💗RELATIONSHIPS💗, etc.) but that’s not to say it’s always picture perfect. Many of my kids have a lot of emotions they are learning to work with and manage. This visual from @wholeheartedschoolcounseling has sat with me for some time. When I’m overwhelmed, tired, and feeling defeated, I have these things going through my head. What is going on at a child’s core to make this reaction happen? It could be...
-A lack of trust in adults
-Not feeling the love they need
-Worry about the future or the past (ever notice often behaviors amp up around breaks?)
-Something else
-All of the above

We’re all human, we all have tough days, but I think it’s so important to remember that while students are LEARNING to handle all their emotions and feelings what they present outwardly might not be what they are feeling at their core.

Sending you all love and support to get through your week!

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Usually I share books that I’m excited to have m

Usually I share books that I’m excited to have my students use in the classroom but today I’m sharing a book just for me! (Which will benefit my students)

I got to see @drjodycarrington speak at @getyourteachon’s virtual event this year and just really connected with everything she had to say, and my philosophies in working with students. I added her book to my Amazon cart that day and it was already sold out, at some point Amazon bumped me off the waitlist (and I didn’t realize) so when I went to look for other ways to get the book, I was thrilled to see it back! I cannot wait to read (and probably highlight all over) this book, and to apply it to the classroom!

Oh and if you don’t follow @drjodycarrington you need to change that ASAP!

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Abilities outweigh disabilities. 💙💛 #worldd

Abilities outweigh disabilities. 💙💛

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Let’s talk read alouds! 📚 When planning SEL

Let’s talk read alouds! 📚

When planning SEL instruction I always try to pull book pairings to match my lessons. Furthermore I try to find a mix of characters, this way my kids see both from an outside looking in perspective looking in AND characters they see themselves in!

I also look to see how I can tie the books into my ELA lessons-so this week when we look at character traits and compare and contrast these books will serve another purpose!

What are you reading this week? I ordered a few more on @amazon this week to help dive deeper into certain topics!

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Happy Friday Friends! I’m definitely late to t

Happy Friday Friends!

I’m definitely late to the game but I LOVE these @crayola highlighters and they erase so well! Perfect for color coding plans for the week!

What are you up to this weekend?

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Meet my favorite little magnets! We talk about wh

Meet my favorite little magnets!

We talk about what zone we are in all day long in my classroom and I use these guys to show my zone.

Today I pulled down the blue zone and had a real, honest conversation with my class about how their actions that day impacted my mood. I explained how I wasn’t mad, or frustrated, but simply sad because their actions made me feel like they didn’t have the same respect for me that I have for them. Luckily, our day turned around!

I think it’s really important for students to see that teachers have emotions and feelings too. While yes I could have said it was annoying or frustrating I made a point to model and talk out what was going on in my head, as that’s what I’m looking for my students to do too.

It doesn’t have to be painted anchors, or even a card on a desk like my students have, but it is SO important to model your feelings to students. They are still perfecting/learning their executive functioning skills and managing emotions so stopping when needed to have those conversations really helps them practice, reflect and grow!

Now I could give you several, but what’s a moment you might model for your students how their actions impacted your mood (positively or negatively)?

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If you don’t have this book yet you need to add

If you don’t have this book yet you need to add it to your library (like yesterday)!

This is a wordless book that shows how a new girl (Vanessa) at school adjusts and how she’s treated by the school bully. A girl at the school witnesses her being treated poorly and can’t seem to get it off her mind, so the next day she walks to school with Vanessa, and it catches on in a big way!

I looked this one up on YouTube and then purchased it immediately after on @amazon! Perfect for reading, perfect for SEL, perfect all around!

What’s your favorite wordless book?

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If you’re watching The Bachelor tonight you may

If you’re watching The Bachelor tonight you may appreciate this story time a little extra! 🌹

Today during class my students discovered that I am a year older than my teacher bestie who is our special education teacher, but she’s married and I’m not. Let me tell you-this rocked my fourth graders world and they were shook.

I was asked things like “Are you even trying?” and told “Miss Oleson you really need get on this”. Now I completely died laughing because it was truly so funny to me, but maybe I need to wear this mask tomorrow-just in case! 😂

Happy Monday friends-Anyone else have a good Monday story?!

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Giving my fur baby the permanent spot on my feed t

Giving my fur baby the permanent spot on my feed that she deserves.

Unfortunately we lost her last week, and if you know how that feels, I am so sorry for your loss as well.

That being said if you have been following me for a while, you know I absolutely adored this (grown up) puppy of mine.

Happy Friday everyone! Give your fur babies an extra hug tonight 💗

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SEL Book Pairings! I recently received this book

SEL Book Pairings!

I recently received this book I Can Say No by Jenny Simmons from @nationalcenterforyouthissues and knew it was a perfect fit for my class. One thing I try hard to do with SEL is when I introduce an idea or topic like knowing when and how to say no, I try to pair it with a moment or person in history that made a difference in our world. (I have this I Am Rosa Parks book but forgot to bring it home!)

This book focuses on how saying now gives them the power to stand up for what is right, protect their emotions, and change their world! Even better, I have two copies to giveaway! Simply make sure to follow me and @nationalcenterforyouthissues and drop me a comment about what you are teaching this week in your SEL instruction!

Welcome to Starbooks! Students started coming bac

Welcome to Starbooks!

Students started coming back in person this week in my grade. We are still following a hybrid model, socially distanced, and synchronous learning (and I thought I was #teachertired in 2019!) BUT I really miss book shopping and takeovers so I found a way to combine both!

Students came back from lunch to their tables like this, inside the bag was about twenty books. Then they got to go through them all, discuss a few using our reading focuses this week, and decide what would go home, stay at school, and should be placed in our book quarantine! I know I’m preaching to the choir but you would have thought it was Christmas morning they were so excited about the books, and they LOVED the little change in decorations! (Most of them took home their table cloth lol!)

To do this one I made my own Starbooks brochures, name tags, labels, bookmarks, etc. I got a 30 pack of bags from @michaelsstores for about $10 (after a coupon and teacher discount) and the green tissue paper came from there as well for about $2! I needed 3 table cloths from the @dollartree and I was good to go!

It might not be the biggest #classroomtransformation but we really had fun!

Love these cards from @calmandco_wellness! They ar

Love these cards from @calmandco_wellness! They are the perfect addition to an SEL lesson when addressing emotions and feelings! My students are returning Monday and I know they will be used constantly!

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Just a reminder, Valentine’s Day stuff is 90% of

Just a reminder, Valentine’s Day stuff is 90% off at a lot of places! I got these packs of Valentine’s for 30 cents each! I always buy packs on clearance so that any students who can’t bring them in are covered!

I have been MIA for a while with a lot going on, so excuse me if I haven’t read your messages yet 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ll catch up soon!

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