tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72906058384629331392024-03-13T19:24:50.069-07:00First Grade FactoryAlicia Lochridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349153656524589849noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290605838462933139.post-2120794688663819142014-06-12T09:57:00.001-07:002014-06-12T09:57:27.593-07:00Our Story: North Park Elementary School<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aaheDou0WA/U5nYj5NBdKI/AAAAAAAABRw/6-DFp2OjL7Y/s1600/NPES.2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aaheDou0WA/U5nYj5NBdKI/AAAAAAAABRw/6-DFp2OjL7Y/s1600/NPES.2.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am happy to announce that I have been selected to serve as the assistant principal at North Park Elementary School in Radcliff, Kentucky!! “North Park's student population is comprised of preschool and kindergarten children from four elementary schools: Meadow View, Radcliff, Vine Grove, and Woodland located in the north end of Hardin County. North Park is the first Preschool/Kindergarten center of its kind in Hardin County. Their focus has been on teaching the Common Core Standards utilizing Thoughtful Education strategies, Math Solutions, the Literacy First process, Early Numeracy Strategies, PBIS, and MAP data analysis. North Park E.S. strives to meet the needs of all students through the use of flexible small grouping, differentiated instruction, MAP assessment, high-order questioning and engagement strategies. They have worked hard to develop quality rigorous instruction to prepare students for a successful transition to elementary school and a strong foundation needed for life.” <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/northpark/NorthPark/CSIP%2013-14draft.pdf"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), North Park Elementary School 2013-2014 </i></span></a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was an educator before I became an administrator. I went into teaching because I have something built into me that enjoys seeing others succeed. Being an administrator is like being a teacher. I nourish, enrich, guide, and support teachers. I help teachers become better. Just as my students grew and I was ecstatic when they finally understood a concept, teachers grow under an effective administrator’s supervision. As an administrator, I visit classrooms regularly, provide feedback for teachers, introduce initiatives, stimulate teachers, create a culture of high expectations and caring, and facilitate shared decision-making. With guidance, lessons become more organized, instructional strategies more dynamic, and students more engaged. Being an administrator requires many skills. It takes organization, flexibility, and endurance. It takes knowledge, people skills, and vision. Being an administrator requires lots of decision-making skills. But most of all, it takes a strong desire to make a difference. I am an educator first and an administrator second. There's something energizing about being part of a community, knowing the parents and the children, and realizing that your connections count. I spent many years building my repertoire as a teacher, mentor, and leader. Being an administrator is a great place to wrap all of those talents together. It is the most difficult job I have ever enjoyed doing! </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daKTfn8Dvzo/U5nap88MJWI/AAAAAAAABSA/7Wg8vxehHPM/s1600/NorthPark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daKTfn8Dvzo/U5nap88MJWI/AAAAAAAABSA/7Wg8vxehHPM/s1600/NorthPark.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As an educator and administrator in Las Vegas, Nevada, I have extensive experience in identifying challenges related to student achievement, and developing plans to improve results through staff development and data collection. This experience has prepared me to welcome the challenge of continuing a site’s academic achievement and growth. I can’t wait to support North Park Elementary School to further promote their positive school culture, student growth, and achievement. The mission of North Park Elementary is to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment in which students form a foundation for life-long learning. Together we will nurture the potential in every student. I have been <span id="goog_625445207"></span><span id="goog_625445208"></span>working hard for this moment. I love Kentucky and all that is has to offer. I can’t wait to serve the students of Hardin County!
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Alicia Lochridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349153656524589849noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290605838462933139.post-8943276422890287772014-05-29T13:10:00.001-07:002014-06-12T10:07:20.506-07:00Our Story: The Job Hunt<style>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Finding a job in Kentucky has been a learning process. Kentucky has 174 public school districts, and a total of 1,200+ public schools. I have applied for principal, assistant principal, and teaching positions. Of the 20+ applications that I have submitted to various counties, I have had four interviews. Two interviews were for principal positions and two for assistant principal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Principal positions started posting in
January. While I’ve only had a year and a half of administrative experience, I
did not want to miss an opportunity. The selection for principal positions utilizes
a democratic process that requires the SBDM (School-Based Decision Making)
Council to vote and decide. Membership of the council consists of parents, teachers,
and an administrator. The superintendent screens the applicants by reviewing
their applications and conducting interviews. He or she then narrows down the
pool and presents them to the SBDM Council. I admire Kentucky’s
stance on education, as they firmly believe that “making decisions through
shared decision-making results in a greater commitment to implementing
decisions that will enhance the achievement of students.” </span></span><br />
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while still in Vegas. And, let me tell you, I do not prefer phone interviews. I
think part of your personality is lost and my nerves were even more heightened
than normal. As a follow-up to the phone interview, I was given a performance event.
This consisted of four questions that required detailed action plans in an
essay-response. Questions ranged from analyzing benchmark data and identifying
ways to coach teachers (individually and in grade level teams) in reading
and in math to ensure the state goal is met. I was also asked to look at
benchmark data and identify three school-wide strategies that I would implement
to ensure the school reaches the state goal. Next, I had to explain how I would
begin to establish a culture of excellence. And, in one sentence, tell why I
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principal interview was a group interview with a school board, along with four other candidates. We took turns
answering a question posed by the board, each having an opportunity to answer a
question first. We built off of each other’s answers. Going last meant that you
either had a lot of time to take notes or your ideas had already been
expressed. Questions ranged from providing examples of appropriate
instructional practices, how to create a culture of academic excellence,
sharing strategies for teachers who repeatedly sent students to the office for
minor disciplinary issues, and how to keep focus on doing what is best for
improving student achievement. The group interview was followed up by a performance
event (essay), asking me to share my primary vision and first priority as
principal. I was asked to return for the second phase of interviewing, but the
commute would have been two hours one way. I sadly declined. As an
administrator, I couldn't spare four hours of my day commuting. </span></span></div>
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In April, assistant principal positions started
posting. My first interview was with an assistant superintendent. She said she
was very impressed, but informed me that the decision for hiring assistant
principals is up to the principal. The next assistant principal interview consisted
of a round table of 10+ professionals from that site, ranging from classroom
teachers, speech/language pathologists, special education personnel, and the
administrator. Questions included handling difficult parents, academic
interventions, PBIS (positive behavioral intervention supports), experience
with early childhood education, instructional strategies, and my approach to
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The process for applying requires patience, tenacity, and faith. Some counties utilize applicant-tracking hardware. These programs take
the paper out of the process by storing your application,
resume, transcripts, and certificates. Many times you can transfer your
electronic application and materials to another county if they use the same
system. Other counties still
rely on paper applications. Administrative interviews require a lot of
preparation. You must research and study. You need to know how to put
your ideas and experiences into words. You have to have a plan. It has been a slow and sometimes
discouraging process. But, it has really made me reflect on my vision for a
school and the action steps necessary for student success. While I can’t say
too much now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Stay tuned.</span></span><br />
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Someone who stays positive and keeps going when things get rough? Many times in
our lives we are surrounded by negative people with lackadaisical attitudes. They
lack hope. They have forgotten how to dream. It is not often that we find a person
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to admit that when faced with challenges, it is hard to find the motivation to focus on the positive. Even when everything is good, my mind turns towards
worry and pessimism. But, my husband has taught me that worry is a misuse of my imagination. I have watched him <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://firstgradefactory.blogspot.com/2014/05/our-story-in-search-of-greener-pastures.html">triumph</a></b></span> over life’s struggles
again and again. The other day he said to me, “I don’t
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In hearing my husband dream about wanting to move to the
country, it was very easy for me to shoot down his ideas. At times I found
myself dismissing them or not truly listening. Many times I would catch myself stealing
his hope. He would come at me with such detail and eagerness: “I can’t wait to
live in the country. I want horses and chickens. I can’t wait to fish and hunt
on my own property. I want lots of land where I can build a legacy for my
children and grandchildren. I can’t wait!” My mind always turned to how much I
had to do for school the next day. How would we sell our under-water home? How
could I leave my job? How could his back possibly handle all that work?</span></span></span></span></div>
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movies about horses. I recently watched <u>Seabiscuit</u>. I was moved by the theme. It’s
about a horse who, against the odds, shows his winning
abilities and captures the imagination of all those wanting to believe in a
dream. While the horse came from noted lineage, he was deemed hopeless. He was
mistreated and written off due to numerous injuries. It wasn’t until someone
believed in him that he rose from troubled times to achieve success. One
of my favorite lines from the movie captures it all: “You don’t throw a whole
life away just ‘cause it’s banged up a little bit.”</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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stay positive and keep dreaming. Doubt, pessimism, and adversity will
undermine even the strongest of wills. He has taught me that hope is all
we have. I pray that you have someone in your life that inspires you and fills
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watch him sit around in a stucco house, on less than a 1/6 of an acre in a hot,
arid desert, watching TV, and waiting for me to come home from work. I knew
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that we are set in our own careers. He never waivers. Never complains. That was
why I was willing to uproot my home, career, and family. I resigned from my job
as an assistant principal in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 28, 2014. We arrived
in Kentucky in April 2014. It has been quite an adventure!! Stay tuned for more
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>My Favorite Book </i></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>My Favorite Class Activity </i></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>My Favorite Field Trip </i></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I Will Never Forget When </i></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>The Funniest Moment </i></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>What a Friend </i></span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Have you ever tried to have first graders sit in rows of 3 facing forward? I tried it *<i>briefly*</i> my first year teaching first grade. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I found out the hard way that first graders move <i>all day long</i> and <i>so did their desks</i>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">With 23 students this year, desk logistics have been a source of irritation. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">So, I decided to wrangle these desks into submission </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">and take charge. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Say hello to my new buddy, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">"Cabl E. Ties"!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Click on the pictures above for a handout that can be used to educate families. This handout addresses the following topics: Is Behavior a Sign? What are Typical Behaviors? What are Some Behavioral Signs? How to Steer Towards Positive Behavior. Plus, there is a "parent toolkit" with tips and resources.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Looking for a weekly behavior report template…<b><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6AmSa_yfrAgZGEzNDAyMjgtNjI2ZC00OTg0LWE1ZmQtMzcxMTI4MmI1MGI3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">click here</span></a></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Need a behavior report with more than one week on a page…<a href="http://firstgradefactory.blogspot.com/2011/05/summer-to-do-list-behavior-reports.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">click here</span></b></a> </span><br />
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<br />Alicia Lochridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349153656524589849noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290605838462933139.post-25239671569514632062011-11-29T02:00:00.000-08:002011-11-29T02:00:06.534-08:00Shoot for the Moon!<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">First and foremost, I am thankful for my family. Second, I </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">am grateful for the opportunity to be a teacher. I love learning from my students everyday. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Third, I appreciate the teacher blogging community and the creativity it offers. </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38tF9GryLMg/TrtcUgQQxcI/AAAAAAAAAy8/dqINh6XIZcc/s1600/fight+against+the+storm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38tF9GryLMg/TrtcUgQQxcI/AAAAAAAAAy8/dqINh6XIZcc/s200/fight+against+the+storm.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">When I flash back to my first year of teaching, those feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and inadequacy come flooding in. These emotions are fresh, as if it happened yesterday. I remember spending weekends and long hours lesson planning, scripting out what to say, and preparing materials for instruction. In hindsight, I unsuccessfully tried to control my chaos.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Well, things are never as they appear. Now, I don't know about your district, but the Common Core is NOT the only new item on the table. We have thrown out older systems and procedures to clear the way for brand new Common Core resources. Since the start of the school year, I have participated in continual training and directives to learn how to implement new systems for: formative assessment, summative assessment, online lesson planning, report cards, and data analysis reports. </span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jnAvfB0Lz0o/TrtcT9pEXOI/AAAAAAAAAys/MlmQMbNZK7E/s1600/teacher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jnAvfB0Lz0o/TrtcT9pEXOI/AAAAAAAAAys/MlmQMbNZK7E/s1600/teacher.jpg" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Of course it makes sense that new standards would require new assessments. However, it is natural to question the integrity and validity of our newly compiled systems when they are causing such confusion and stress. When focus is spread too thin, it seems inevitable that communication and clarity of vision will falter. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">With that said, I try not to complain without offering a solution. However, we all know there is not a quick fix. So, I offer up a resource that I hope you'll find useful. It is a list of <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6AmSa_yfrAgZGQyZTU1NzYtNDllYy00ZWI0LWIwOTctNzQ1NGVjYTYyMDM1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>CCSS text exemplars</b></span></a> from the North Carolina Department of Education. Not only are the exemplars sorted by grade level and genre, but you will find links to some of the poetry and short passage exemplars online, ISBN numbers, and prices at Amazon.com. This list mirrors the resources listed in CCSS Appendix B. Use the list as an example and reference for increasing text rigor. </span><br />
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Alicia Lochridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349153656524589849noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290605838462933139.post-18545530653522035782011-09-18T22:50:00.000-07:002011-09-18T23:02:22.740-07:00Harcourt Trophies Supplement: Catch a Dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I like to see different templates, components, details, etc. Each teacher has a
style, making each plan unique. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I enjoy seeing how others approach the craft of
teaching. Maybe it’s just the administrator in me. That’s when I find myself looking too closely at the details and evaluating! School districts typically outline certain
features that must be present in a teacher’s lesson plans. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">The Clark
County School District is the fifth largest in the nation. With the
implementation of the Common Core Standards this 2011-2012 school year, all
teachers in our District have online access to the curriculum. The “Curriculum
Engine” was created by our District to provide a more efficient method for
accessing the curriculum, downloading pacing guides for assessment purposes, creating calendars, locating resource downloads, and here’s the cherry on top…lesson planning!</span></span><br />
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of lesson planning in the Curriculum Engine is the option to share and
collaborate with other teachers. For each subject, you create what is called a “calendar
layer”. You can determine who is able to view your lesson plans. The three viewing
access options are: <b>Private</b> -
the calendar layer can be viewed by you and, of course, your administrators. <b>School</b> - the calendar layer can
be subscribed to by any other teacher at your school. <b>Public</b> - the calendar layer can
be subscribed to by any teacher in the entire District. You can also allow colleagues
to <b>edit</b> your layers. What a great way to collaborate and plan with other teachers in your grade level. Gone are the days of lesson plan collaboration via email attachments!! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">The vision of the Curriculum Engine was to provide</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">tools for lesson </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">planning. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My <i>favorite</i> feature is the user-friendly “clicking” and “dragging” of the standards
directly into your lesson plans. I find the standard(s) that I am
covering, click the <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">notepad</span></i> icon, drag the icon over to the calendar or lesson plan, and then let the mouse button go. It "drops" that specific standard into my lesson. Standards are listed at the bottom of each subject's lesson plans. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">To say the very least, the Curriculum Engine has changed how I lesson plan. I type my lesson into the CE, click & drag the corresponding standards, and then print. Plans print in an easy-to-read list format. My administrators have electronic access to my lesson plans. The Curriculum Engine has made my job easier (and less time-consuming). An efficient planning tool is all an overworked overachiever like me could ask for.</span><br />
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<a href="http://firstgradefactory.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4mRmeGi5PhY/TmMZZ37o-eI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/nBOxOdCWozI/s200/Screen+Shot+2011-09-03+at+8.51.27+PM.png" width="157" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I also incorporated <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Fun-Teaching-Manners-and-Expectations"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Kathleen Pedersen’s “Teaching Manners-Monster Fun”</span></a> </span></b>download. She shared a cute story called “The Day a Monster Came to School”. The kids were shocked {and seemingly appalled} that the monster in the story was throwing things in the classroom, dumping toys on the floor, and screaming at the top of his lungs! It was a great story to emphasize that we don’t want any </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">“monsters” in our classroom this year. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We also sorted monster-themed behavior cards to identify and define “superstar”, “classroom” problem, and “principal’s office” behavior. Once that “naughty monster” behavior was defined, students contributed their ideas for classroom </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">rules.</span></div>
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<a href="http://firstgradefactory.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IYMZrp1kyzI/TmMmag_1TRI/AAAAAAAAAso/Q-0INZOC8cE/s200/friends.gif" width="200" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The class really enjoyed <a href="http://theinspiredapple.blogspot.com/2011/08/week-one-down-shoo.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Abby Mullins’ “Find-a-Friend” </span></b></a>activities. I loved watching students internalize all of our discussions on speaking and whole-body listening behaviors. It was also a great way to emphasize that we need to embrace everyone, whether they are similar to or different than us! Using various thinking maps, we also defined characteristics of Kindergartners versus First Graders. Students described Kinders as being little. Whereas, First Graders were viewed as "smarter" and able to play on the "real" playground. Though cute and funny, the activity </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">allowed me to gain some insight into the class’ perception of themselves. Their statements hinted of insecurity {and a strong desire} to read and write proficiently.</span></div>
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</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">So, my teacher talk this Tuesday is inspired by my husband. He graciously helped me square away my classroom today!! My husband has definitely helped me become a "smarter" teacher. I love to create systems to organize and streamline my work. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">For example, I wanted to hang student work on one of my classroom walls; basically, creating a bulletin board. Well, part of a bulletin board is changing out the work. It is very time-consumming to remove staples. In an effort to create an organized system, I tried using clothespins on a string. Oh, boy! That was a crooked, lopsided bother!! My husband showed me some picture clips from Command and made a suggestion. I already loved their hooks and strips for my center signs. He had my attention. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGeurKXHCrg/TlRd6Po9GCI/AAAAAAAAArw/5jXEW6m-C0k/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-23+at+7.11.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGeurKXHCrg/TlRd6Po9GCI/AAAAAAAAArw/5jXEW6m-C0k/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-23+at+7.11.23+PM.png" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">So, I let him do his thing. And, look at his idea in action!! All I have to do is slide student work up into the clip; or, pull down to refresh. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ed9WO5KRkEk/TlRmIKlJFAI/AAAAAAAAAr0/GlFrYd2mnbs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-23+at+7.46.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ed9WO5KRkEk/TlRmIKlJFAI/AAAAAAAAAr0/GlFrYd2mnbs/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-23+at+7.46.28+PM.png" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I mentioned in a <a href="http://firstgradefactory.blogspot.com/2011/08/bulletin-boards-made-simple.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>recent post</b></span></a>, that I also have a system for my hallway bulletin board. That's where my husband comes in {again}. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">After hanging the paper and border, my husband tacks an example paper on the bulletin board. He then uses tacks and string to make a straight line across the bulletin board. {Our iPhones even have a level to confirm this!!} He meticulously calculates and measures the space between each paper.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Here's the result!! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I have a great </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">backdrop for posting student work, and it doesn't cut into too much time {which I already have too little of}! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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