26 August 2011

Free For All Friday!

Today’s the last day for Teacher Week over at Blog Hoppin’ and today’s theme is freebies!!!  Who doesn’t love a good freebie, right?!  Here are a few that I featured in some of my classroom pics. 

I’ve gotten a lot of emails about my “Writer’s Eye” wall.  Here are the printables :)  I can’t take ANY credit for this idea…I definitely “borrowed” it from Mrs. Phippen after seeing it on Pinterest!!!  I just had to have my own little version to fit my classroom theme :)

Writers Eye 2

Graphics courtesy of Scrappin’ Doodles

Here’s a little “Sorry We Missed You” clip chart to hang outside of your door.  I realize that a lot of you may not need some of the choices.  Due to copyright with the graphics I won’t be able to send you the Word version for you to edit, so if you want me to change something up for you, just holler at me & I’ll be happy to send a new one your way :)

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Graphics courtesy of Scrappin’ Doodles

Here’s my Hollywood themed clip chart!  The kids are LOVING this!!!  They’re working SO hard to have an Oscar Worthy day!!!

Class Behavior Posters

Graphics courtesy of Scrappin’ Doodles

In keeping with the Hollywood theme, here’s my Hollywood themed job chart!  We aren’t starting these roles until next week and the kids are on pins and needles waiting to start!

Class Jobs

Graphics courtesy of Scrappin’ Doodles

 

Here’s a little breakdown of how the job chart works…

Assistant Director is my little assistant.  Key grip is in charge of keeping our classroom library and book baskets organized and neat.  Cleaning crew is in charge of keeping the classroom tidy.  The lighting crew is in charge of saving energy!  The prop director is in charge of supplies…keeping pencils sharpened, passing out markers/crayons/glue/paper/etc.  The set director is in charge of keeping chairs pushed in, making sure pillows/bean bags/little carpets are in their spots, etc.  The script deliverer is in charge of taking papers/notes to the office or other classrooms.  The lead actor is in charge of helping the other “actors” with their “lines”…he/she helps the other kids in the classroom if there’s something they need.  The stand-in is in charge of filling in for the kids who aren’t on set to do their jobs.  The extras are on set to help the other kids with their duties. 

 

Here are some book basket numbered labels.  Don’t know if y’all can use these, but I label all my book baskets with these numbers and then label my books with the same numbers…that way I know where all my books belong!

Book Basket Labels

Now that I’m looking at them, I’m pretty sure they could be used for a little math tub activity, too…one-to-one correspondence, ordering numbers, missing number, etc…

Speaking of math, here’s a little activity we’re doing next week in one of our tubs!  One of our objectives is to read/write numbers to describe/name sets, so this one fits pretty perfectly.  And I LOVE for my babies to practice their fine motor skills this time of year, too, so they’re getting a little math/fine motor practice in at the same time!

ClothespinMath

Here’s a little “To Do” list.  I cut these in half , three hole punch them, and then keep ‘em in my planning binder so I can keep track of what I need to do/make/organize as I’m planning for the following week!

Teacher To Do List

Graphics courtesy of Scrappin’ Doodles

 

Finally, here’s a sheet I use for student documentation.  Right now, I’m using this for mostly behavior observations/concerns and beginning of year informal observations/assessments.  I’ll modify this once we start guided reading and math/reading conferences. 

StudentDocumentation

I’ll be back later this weekend with a first week recap and more printables!!  If you’re looking for even MORE printables, head on over to Blog Hoppin’ and check out all the freebies that are linked up!  And while you’re there, link up your freebies, too!!

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TGIF, sweet friends!!!!!!!!

51 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for sharing! your things are just wonderful! Just wondering if you would be willing to "tweak" your Writers' Eye a bit...The one where it says I see a capital letter at the beginning of my sentence. I would love it if it said I see an uppercase letter at the beginning of my sentence. Thanks for considering.
    Carrie

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  2. @Carrie!! No problem! Just email me at thefirstgradeparade@gmail.com so that I can get that to you!!

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  3. Love these. Thanks so much! What font did you use. THat is sooooo cool.
    Donna
    www.kinderglynn.blogspot.com
    kinderglynnclass@gmail.com

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  4. Love it! Is there anyway you can change the options on the Sorry we Missed you sheet? Or send me a copy where I can change it! I love your blog!

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  5. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!SO GENEROUS OF YOU!

    LUSINE

    http://lusine13.blogspot.com

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  6. Thank you so much for posting. I LOVE the Hollywood themed posts. It is my theme this year and I can't wait to use them.

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  7. Aww, these are so great! I love the way you stick to a theme. It's the glue that brings it all together. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Thank you Cara! My printer went a little crazy when your blog posted. I shared your clothespin math tub with my team. You are so generous and an inspiration!
    Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits

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  9. LOVE your clip chart! Thank you for your generosity!!

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  10. You never cease to amaze me with all of your great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    ❀Jodi
    Fun In First

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  11. I love, love, love this!! One question.. Is there anyway that you can make the "d" in do at the beginning question look like a capital D? I'm sure its the font, but I would like the students to see it sorrectly so it does not confuse them on how I want them to write it.. Thanks again, great items! I'm an assistant, and will begin teaching next year after graduating in May. I am having so much fun already finding ideas for my own.
    Jenn Ivy
    jivy@senatobia.k12.ms.us

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  12. I love all of your freebies! You are so talented and generous to share these with us. Thanks so much!

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  13. Wow! So many resources! Thank you so much!

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  14. You are the best!! Presh! All.the.time! Please tell me where can I get the clip art that looks like the hand drawn frames you use on all your things?? I have looked everywhere. If it is scrappin doodles what do I call it? Because I call myself looking there. Thanks!!

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  15. You have the best freebies!! thank you!!!

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  16. Oh My GOODNESS!!!!! You absolutely made my day! The job chart was on my list of things to do - and VOILA! I am so new to blog-land and am so very glad to have found you. LOVE your room to bits- honestly Cara, it is just stunning!!! Thank-you for the freebies- I am sure they took lots of time, and they are so very appreciated. Quick question....where did you find/make the peanut-free classroom sign you have in your photos??? I will have 5 students with MAJOR peanut allergies this year and would love to know where to get one. Have an awesome week- thanks again for sharing :) Kathy

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  17. Thank you!! Your creativity always blesses me!

    Now I want to do a Hollywood theme!
    ReadWriteSing

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  18. Thank you SO much for the freebies! Visiting your blog is always sure to put a smile on my face!

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  19. Thanks so much for all this. So fun!!!

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  20. Thank you so much for all that you share! You have officially gotten me addicted to following teacher bloggers :) Thank you for being such an inspiration!!

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  21. I absolutely love everything you create! THANKS so much for sharing your creativity with us!

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  22. Thank you so much for all the freebies, I will certainly be back, I intend to use the "Hollywood" theme in my room as well, and have always loved zebra and pink - so its as if everything you made is just for me:) I even have a zebra desk chair! Love your stuff and thanks so much for the freebies - I got the call Thurs there was an opening, interviewed and got the job Fri and I start this week - so THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!

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  24. Thanks for the sweet comment! This will be my 3rd year teaching, and I've relied on blogs the whole time. I'm not quite sure what's prevented me from jumping in, but hopefully I'll swim.

    Thanks for all the freebies! You're such a talent!

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  25. I have recently found your blog and have LOVED looking at everything you do in your classroom. I really appreciate all of the freebies that you include on your website! Could you include a "closing credits" job on your job chart for the caboose in line? If you wouldn't mind I would love it to finish the job list for my room.

    Thanks again for all of the great lessons and ideas that you are willing to share!
    April

    aprilleanne@hotmail.com

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  26. Thanks for you great post! I would really appreicate it if you could send a "sorry we missed you" my way without "counselor" Thanks again! God bless.

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  27. I loved all of your freebies!! Is there anyway I can get your peanut allergy poster? It's too darn cute!!

    Thanks!!


    ✿ Stacy
    Land of Aha-Z!
    The Wolf’s Den

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  28. Cara,
    Is there any way you could change Specials, Book Buddies, and Counselor to say PE, Music, and EZ Tech/Spanish and send me a copy? Thank you so much!

    My email address is debrammcdaniel@gmail.com

    Thanks again!
    Debra

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  29. I LOVE your jobs and I wish I could use them!!! I don't have your HOLLYWOOD theme even though it looks super cute!!!

    I would greatly appreciate if you shared more generic jobs? Does that make sense???

    I love the graphics and I hope you consider!!!

    Love your blog!!

    smatadam@gmail.com

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  30. I love your writer's eyes and have been using this with my kiddos since school started. Now I've made my own bee theme set for my second graders and given you a shout out. Come check it out. I LOVE your blog!

    ✿Erika
    2B Honey Bunch

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  31. I just love your sorry we missed you sign but since you said we can nicely request you change the lines for us I am sending my request! A Special Class, Lunch, Media Center, Multipurpose Room, Computer Lab, Outside, Do No Disturb!
    Thank you so much, this will be great in my classroom!

    My email is adriennekimscott@aol.com.

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  32. As a first year, first-grade teacher, I SO appreciate your printables! You are an inspiration!

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  33. Cara, thank you for being such an inspiration! I was wondering (when you have a spare moment) if you might be able to send me a copy of your "Sorry We Missed You" sign with a few differences. I would really appreciate it! To include Recess, Lunch, Spanish, Library, Art, P.E., and Computer Lab. Once again, thank you for the copy and for being a leader in our field!
    jmartin@westlakecharter.com
    Thanks!

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  34. I found your blog while searching for a Hollywood themed behavior system. I love yours but would like to make a few changes for mine. Is it possible to get an copy I can edit on my own? Or would you prefer me to let you know the changes and you make the changes then email me? You've just saved me a lot of time!!!

    -Monica Gassman
    mgassman09@gmail.com

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  35. Wonderful - Thanks for giving me more movie or Hollywood ideas.

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  36. Oh my goodness!! So I accidently came across your blog post while working on my clip chart and I am so glad I did!! I am giving up on my clip chart and using yours! I love it!! Thank you so much!! :)
    Michelle
    Kindergarten Stars

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  37. I LOVE your writer's eyes poster! Is there any way you can make it green with blue? If you could, I would really appreciate it!!

    yarbroughcoupons@yahoo.com

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  38. Hey there,

    I see the above posters comments and wondered if youd made the Writers Eye posters with green or blue? I teach in an all boys school and would love if it wasnt pink (but its so awesome Im compelled to use it anyways.) libby.rosenberg@gmail.com

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  39. Hi Mrs. Carroll! I really love your "Sorry We Missed You" clip chart. I was wondering if you could change Book Buddies, Specials, and Counselor to Pirate Time, Restroom, and Nurse? Thank you so much! My email address is leslie.manly@gmail.com .

    Thanks!
    Leslie

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  40. I really love your "do you have a writer's eye?" bulletin board! I was wondering if it would be possible for you to e-mail me a version where the d at the beginning was a capitol? My e-mail is mjohnson@alexanderschools.org I absolutely love your blog and all you ideas....I am an avid follower!

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  41. Love the "Student Documentation"...Can't wait to use it in my intervention room!

    Katie
    TwoCanDoIt.Blogspot.com
    ReadingResource.net

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  42. Hi,
    I love your ideas. I printed off the clothespin math to use with my four yrs old for number recognition...but there is missing numbers in the file. Is there any way I can get the numbers 1-3 please? My email is mishelrae@yahoo.com. Thanks!

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  43. I LOVE your "Sorry We Missed You" sign. Is there anyway I can get a copy with Art, Music, Technology, PE, Library, Recess, Lunch?

    Thanks so much! I absolutely adore your blog!

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  44. My email address is akegoheels@yahho.com

    Thanks again!

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  45. Love the writer's eye bulletin board. I was looking to download the I see posters but when I clicked the picture it said to check if the document is still available. Is there any way to still get them? Thanks :0)
    Jessica
    jlbrad04@yahoo.com

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  46. Thanks so much for your freebies! I printed off the clothespin math numbers but there is missing numbers in the file. Is there any way I can get the numbers 1-3 please? My email is greenmama312@gmail.com. Thank you so much!!

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  47. I love your blog! It was my first year teaching first grade, and you were such an inspiration for me! I really want to use your writer's eye bulletin board. Do you think you could email me a copy where the "d" is capitalized? Thanks so much! Johnna- johnna.rinken@gmail.com

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  48. Hello,

    Just found your blog through pinterest. I'd like to know if I could special request a Sorry you missed us poster. Please email me at youngprekteacher@sbcglobal.net. Thanks so much!

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  49. I love everything! I want to go redo my room to pink and zebra! Is there any way I can have the Writers Eye with a capital d? My email is jennifer.villalpando@amaisd.org
    Thank you so much!

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  50. Hi Cara! Thanks for posting the Writer's Eyes. I know if was a long time ago, but I was wondering if you would be able to tweak the title for my co-teacher and myself and make a "Do you have a writer's eyes?" with a capital "D"? I understand if this was so long ago that you can't, but we thought we would ask. Thanks!

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