Open House Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1so1esPxl2mgDL1PD2j9aBVcQKW9Y44p84jGPaJDsOVw/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Poposfrogblog

How to make "Buggles"

Visit http://www.pebblesandpiggytails.com/2015/04/altoid-tin-reuse-bug-craft-toy.html

End of the year Farewell!

Get Ready for Summer! Make your own sidewalk chalk!

http://princesspinkygirl.com/diy-sidewalk-chalk/2/#_a5y_p=1733311

Mrs. P. Is Currently Reading.....

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

             

Tell me what you're reading, bookworms!

IREAD, March 13 and March 16

Pat yourself on the back, flex your muscles and say, "I'm AWESOME!"

Check Out What We're Reading!

Brain Breaks!

Visit https://www.gonoodle.com for free Brain Breaks to get the "wiggles" out.

Iditarod: The Last Great Race

http://iditarod.com/



The race starts Saturday, March 7th.  Visit the link for everything you want to know about the dogs, the mushers, and the true story of Iditarod!

The Musher Profiles:  http://iditarod.com/race/2015/mushers/

Long Division Song

Math Rocks! Perimeter & Area

Perimeter Rap

Time Management Experiment

For the past 3 days I have utilized two time management techniques.  The first was The Covey Matrix.  Even though I thought I was pretty good at my prioritizing in my daily life, this definitely helped me discover that I needed to change my way of thinking.  What I also gleaned from this “experiment” was  not only should I use this in my everyday time management, but I should also apply it to others.  For example, what I think might be urgent and important, might not fall into that same category for someone else, so perhaps I will handle a situation differently in the future.  Maybe this will help me become more  confident and proactive for myself and less reliant on others.

The Pickle Jar Theory was also another favorite.  I have posted that on my classroom blog because not only was it beneficial for me, but I wanted to share it with my students, their parents, and anyone else who happened to stumble upon my page.  What this theory really tries to do is to help us to remember this very simple ideology; keep what is important close to your heart, and don’t sweat the small stuff.  My first score on the Time Management quiz was a 60 out of 70.  After taking it a second time after this brief experiment, I scored a 68 out of 70.  These two "small habits" will now become big habits for me.

If we can learn anything from these two models, it’s this:  Don’t work longer and  harder, just work smarter.  Make sure to let the little things go, get the most important things done first, minimize  your distractions, make sure to have extra time set aside to deal with the unexpected, and know the difference between Urgent and Important.  

The Empty Pickle Jar Movie for Simple Truths: Effective Scheduling and Time Management

If you fill a jar with golf balls all the way to the top, is it full?  Think again and watch this short video!

Rock and Roll Adverbs - Adverb Song - Grammar Rock

How to Make Origami Frogs

http://www.itsybitsyfun.com/blog/how-to-make-an-origami-frog-that-jumps#_a5y_p=1717195

Frog Facts

Visit this site for interesting frog facts and pictures!

http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/frogs/facts.htm

Literacy Resources for Teachers

http://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/


This is a a "One Stop Shop" for teachers looking for information on Balanced Literacy, Daily 5, early intervention strategies, Close Reading, Informational Text, and lots more!

Fractions Song

Help Me Make This Blog Better!

Students and Parents,

What would you like to see included in this blog to make it useful to you?  Leave a comment, but don't forget to read the Guidelines first before you submit anything!

Ribbit!
Mrs. P.

BLOG GUIDELINES: Please read before commenting.

The following guidelines have been established to ensure the safety of our students and parents when blogging.  The guidelines are also reminders of how to use the blog to improve your writing and keyboarding skills.

1.  Student work should only be identified by first names.  All comments should have first names only.

2.  Parents who leave comments are asked not to use last names either.  Please post comments as "Susie's mom" or "Jimmy's dad", etc.

3.  All comments submitted have to be approved by me before they are included and posted on the blog.  Inappropriate or sloppy writing will not be approved.

4.  Proof read your comments carefully.  Students should have a family member check for spelling  and grammar mistakes before submitting a comment.

5.  Always write in full sentences and words - no "text talk" please!

World's Cutest Frog - Desert Rain Frog

Reasons Why Every Student Should Blog...

1.  Blogging helps us to slow down and think about what we are learning.
2.  It helps you make sense of what you are learning.        
3.  You can share your ideas with your classmates.
4.  You will become a 21st century learner.
5.  You can look back at what you've learned.
6.  You can listen to what your classmates have to say, and you can learn from others.
7.  Everyone has something to share.

Reasons Why Every Teacher Should Blog

1.  Everyone has something to share.
2. "Teachers have the power to teach a generation that to fully live and to fully know one's self is to fully know one's self in public conversation."  Shelly Blake-Plock
3. Blogging can help students open up that are introverted and help them move beyond embarrassment and fear.
4. It can help teach students to take the time to think critically.
5. It can serve as a teaching tool for students to look back at discussions and refer back to what they've learned, helping students make meaningful connections.

Mrs. Polites: Research Report, due Feb. 20th

The due date for your research report is just around the corner....February 20th to be exact. Send me a comment about who you are researching, and which activity you are doing to go along with your report; (power point, interview, poster, or mystery box.)