tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49379435068187046152024-03-14T00:18:31.710-06:00 Learning with Susie QLife is the best classroom. Come and learn with me!Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-89332484767992756452018-12-02T17:12:00.003-07:002018-12-02T17:47:56.694-07:00Instructional Coaching<center style="text-align: left;">
It's been an eventful few years since I last posted on this blog. I finished my position as a University Supervisor for pre-service teachers at Brigham Young University. (My school district puts a three-year cap on that position.) I went back into the classroom for two years teaching first grade, and this school year I am an Instructional Coach focusing on Literacy for two elementary schools in my district. </center>
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To say the past few months have been a learning curve is a huge understatement! </center>
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<b>What is an Instructional Coach?</b></center>
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An Instructional Coach is someone who is a support to the teachers at the school. They can do any and all of the following things: model, support, coach, collaborate, observe, plan, take data, work with small groups of students, work with whole classes of students, provide professional development, research, and find resources. And those are just the things I can think of off the top of my head. A typical day for me lately looks like the following: </center>
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8:00 - Pre-conferences with teachers about upcoming lessons</center>
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9:00 - Read with a small group of students</center>
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9:30 - Model Guided Reading</center>
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10:00 - Model Shared Reading</center>
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10:30 - Observe lessons from earlier pre-conferences</center>
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12:00 - Lunch</center>
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12:30 - Reading Diagnostics </center>
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1:30 - Model Informational Writing Lesson</center>
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2:00 - Work with small group of students on beginning sounds</center>
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2:30 - Benchmark new student</center>
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3:00 - Plan tomorrow's GR lessons</center>
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3:30 - Post-conference with teachers about lessons observed</center>
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4:00 - Head home</center>
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I love the variety of my job and how I get to still work with students and all the teachers at my schools.</center>
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One of the most important components of this job is to create relationships. If you don't have good relationships with your teachers, they won't want you coming into their classroom. So, as a new coach, building those relationships has been my main goal and focus. </center>
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I think I'll end this post right here. I'll continue talking about instructional coaching in my next few posts.</center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I'm sure this is not news to anyone now, because it's all over the blogosphere, but I too am participating in the TPT Back to School Sale today and tomorrow. Make sure you enter the promo code BTS14. Enjoy shopping! </span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-6187391482574796032014-07-30T18:54:00.001-06:002014-07-30T18:54:48.697-06:005 Favorite B2S Freebies from TPT<center style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am definitely feeling like a fish out of water (again!) I don't have a classroom that needs setting up. So I haven't been shopping for B2S supplies, but I may or may not have browsed the aisles in a few stores :) I have been helping my interns set their classrooms up though, and that has been almost as much fun. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though I'm not setting up a classroom, I thought I would share some of my favorite freebies from TPT that I have used in my classroom. Click on any of the pictures to find them on TPT.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) First up, are the Schedule Cards from the none other than <a href="http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/">Cara Carroll from The First Grade Parade</a>. She has created just about every time of the day there possibly could be in a school day. The graphics and fonts are super cute too!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Next is from <a href="http://theteacherwife.blogspot.com/">The Teacher Wife</a>. Her glue bottle vowel cards help students see how important vowels are in words and which letters are the vowels. I had these up on my board all year long. They served as a good reminder for the little darlin's.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3) Another favorite freebie for the beginning of school is from <a href="http://theinspiredapple.blogspot.com/">Abby author of The Inspired Apple.</a> Her Highlight-a-Letter activity is perfect to assess and/or practice with the little darlin's on their letter recognition. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4) This next product is hot off the press. I haven't used them in my classroom yet, but if I had one, I would. Instead, I'm going to give these to my interns as a "first day of school" gift. This cute subway art is the work of <a href="http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/">Rachelle Smith from What the Teacher Wants.</a> </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5) Last, but certainly not least, is this cute little subtraction unit from <a href="http://queenofthefirstgradejungle.blogspot.com/">Katie King of Queen of the First Grade Jungle.</a> This is a great little unit to introduce or have students practice the Zero Property concept. It's one of the first concepts taught in math, so it's a great one for B2S.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my change in jobs this year, I found myself going out to lunch FREQUENTLY! And when I did, I didn't make the healthiest choices. By the end of the school year, I was tipping the scales at my all-time highest weight. I wasn't feeling good about myself and knew a change was imminent.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can choose to eat, to not eat, to workout, to log my food, to make healthy choices. It's not about having (or not having) willpower, it's about choosing good behavior habits.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I always used to think I didn't have the willpower to lose weight, but when I look at it as behavior choices, it makes it easier for me. Maybe it can work for you too!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you haven't checked out <a href="http://www.tone-and-tighten.com/">Tone & Tighten</a>, go check it out NOW! I feel like Jared is my personal trainer without having to leave my home. There are workouts posted there for any kind of workout you may want or need. You can do a different workout every single day. I've been very inspired to workout 5 days a week because of T&T.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Getting my fruits and veggies in everyday has always been something I struggle with. So...I discovered green smoothies. YUM! I have one just about every single morning. When I start my day off with my green smoothie, I know I have had almost a full day's servings of fruits and veggies, and it's easier to get the remainder amount in for the rest of the day. You can find green smoothie recipes just about anywhere. One of my favs right now is coconut milk, spinach, banana, almond butter, and cacao powder. Try it, I think you'll like it.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I began these changes on May 13, 2014. In the past six weeks, I have dropped 10 pounds. I'm feeling stronger, and I'm beginning to see some changes in my body. This is a good start for me. I'm very motivated to keep it up. </span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-89675979080682819702014-06-18T13:38:00.000-06:002014-06-18T13:39:09.834-06:00Do You Zentangle?<center style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are into our third week of Art Studio. The first two weeks were with K-3 grade students. They did amazing work! This week and next we're working with 4-6 graders. I'm amazed at how much more art stamina these older kiddos have in comparison to the younger group. And we are seeing some fantastic art!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So....do you Zentangle? You probably do and didn't even know that you did. What is Zentangle? Well, it's basically doodling. Doodling in repeated patterns. Today we did a lot of Zentangle. The students were in heaven! They totally took off with this, and we heard all kinds of moans and groans when we had to stop to clean up. It's definitely something we'll keep at one of our "stations."</span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-39122934524264311862014-04-06T21:34:00.001-06:002014-04-06T21:34:33.984-06:00"Eggs"tra Equations Freebie<center style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Could your little darlin's use some extra help with math facts? I thought so. This activity is perfect for practicing math facts, adding three addends, and more. All you need is an egg carton (and you're reusing now too!), buttons, and my <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7iijcAK9IQRWEpPS1NqSDJRMXM/edit">PDF</a>. I just covered my egg carton with some extra scrapbook paper I already had, but you don't have to do that. This activity can be played individually, with partners, or a small group. I hope it comes in handy for you and little darlin's.</span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-70853469451254163552014-03-31T16:16:00.000-06:002014-03-31T16:16:34.590-06:00You HAVE to read "The Twits!"<center style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once again, I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.teachingmaddeness.com/2014/03/must-read-monday-linky-roald-dahl.html">Amanda</a> for another round of "Must-Read Monday." My all time favorite Roald Dahl book is of course, <i>The Twits. </i>The characters in this book are funny, disgusting, gross, sneaky, and a little bit dumb. But that's what makes this book so great. These strangely wild and curious characters that only Roald Dahl can come up with, are intriguing and you'll have a hard time putting the book down because you'll want to see what scheme they come up with next. I've read this book to first and second graders, but I think older grades will like it just as well. Try it out for your next read aloud.</span></center>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A New Coat for Anna - </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This sweet story takes place right after WWII. Anna has outgrown her old coat. Because of the war, money, food, and other supplies (including clothes) are scarce, and Anna's mother doesn't have enough money for a new coat. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anna’s mother must make choices about what she will buy and decides to exchange the few valuable items she has left for the services of a farmer, a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor to make Anna a new coat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OK, so the past four months have been pretty tough since our family lost this sweetheart.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you haven't read this version (children's) of <i>Marley</i>, you MUST! It's the autobiographical story of the Grogan family and their dog Marley. Marley is full of mischievous adventures. He even gets kicked out of obedience school! I've read this book every year for the past 4-5 years. And every year the students can't wait until it's read aloud time each day. I don't have a class to read it to this year :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Where the Red Fern Grows,</i> is an absolute must-read classic! This is the story of a boy and his two hunting dogs. This story teaches so many lessons -- setting goals, perseverance, working hard, and most of all friendship and love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know about your little darlin's, but mine needed so much practice on the core concept "Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true." So I came up with this activity. Students choose a card from the pile and place it on their game board. The student who gets five in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins. There is one target number and four different (2 addition and 2 subtraction) equations that equal that target number. Students need to be strategic about where they place their cards on the game board. After they get five in a row, they can record their equations on the recording sheet. There are two different versions of recording sheet so students are exposed to seeing the equations written both ways. Click on the first picture below if your students need more practice with this concept. </span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-31643097117666586542014-02-26T17:08:00.001-07:002014-02-26T17:18:19.128-07:00A Rainbow of Rhyming Words<center style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Need a word work activity? THIS IS IT!! A Rainbow of Rhyming Words is just the activity for the little darlin's to practice sorting through words that sound like the color words of the rainbow. This activity is so versatile. It can be played in small groups, partnerships, or individually. There are both colored word cards and black printed word cards. Use the colored cards to practice color knowledge with younger students. Or use the colored cards as an accommodation for struggling students or ELL students. Your students and you will love this activity. Just click on the first picture below to get your copy. Or to the first person that guesses my favorite rainbow color, I'll send you a copy free! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OK, so I've done 8 intern observations so far this week (and it's only Tuesday :p). Every single one of the observations I was in, the students were soooooooo chatty. Like ridiculously chatty. Like I was wondering if I was in the right classroom all 8 times. Valentine's Day Week is a tough week as far as management goes. So...I decided to help my interns out (it's last minute, I know, what else is new?) with a behavior incentive plan especially for this time of the year. I call it "Cupid Shoots the Arrow." Here's how it works. Copy the pictures onto cardstock. Laminate for
durability. Cut out the figures if you want. Then get a piece of string or yarn
the width of your whiteboard. Hang the string at the top of the white board. Hang the cupid on the far left side, the heart on
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, I had an epiphany! In my class on campus at BYU the lesson theme was "Active Participation." We gave our students some great ideas and strategies to use when they go out into the classroom (in just a few short weeks!) We taught them about the two different ways to get students engaged (overtly and covertly.) We gave them ideas to use individual whiteboards, color cards, choice sticks, etc. But then in the middle of my colleague's portion of the lesson, she stated how important it is to have the students discuss in small groups or partnerships before answering a question. For example: the teacher asks a question like "how can you explain the difference between overt and covert participation in the classroom?" Instead of asking the question and then having just a few hands raise, the teacher asks small groups or partnerships to discuss possible answers to the question. This gives everyone the opportunity to really think about the question and bounce ideas off of each other. Also, by doing this it give everyone something to say, not just a few even your ELL students, your struggling students, your shy students. Giving them the opportunity to share and talk about the questions asked, sets them up for SUCCESS! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little darlin's LOVE this silly little game of "Don't Eat Pete." I made this one just in time for Valentine's Day. Enjoy! Click on picture below.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are interested in more "Don't Eat Pete" games. You can find a Christmas version <a href="http://learningwithsusieq.blogspot.com/2012/12/dont-eat-pete-freebie.html">here</a>.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So this post will be a little random. First of all, I wanted to update you on my goal for 2014. I'm still going strong! I'm determined to reach this goal. I've lost 6 lbs. and 15 inches, 15 INCHES!!! I'm eating cleaner (I'm trying to eat clean 80% of the time.) My clothes are beginning to feel a little more comfortable, and I'm feeling healthier overall. 2014 is the year I'm going to do it!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently gave a presentation to some practicum students regarding their upcoming practicum experience in the classroom. Though this presentation was geared for practicum students, it was a good reminder for us more "seasoned" teachers as well. I used an acrostic for my presentation and it went something like this:</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a grateful heart, and implement these things into your life and experience, and you will be successful.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just think if everyone in your school followed these general rules, what an amazing place it would be. I'm truly lucky to have worked at a school, where most everyone worked hard at these things. I know not every school is like that unfortunately, but wouldn't it be nice if it were?</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My last item of business is a new product. Yes, I've been a busy bee! My students always loved to find the secret word for word work. I created a secret word activity for each month. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are interested in this activity, you may find it <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Secret-Word-All-Through-the-Year-1085198">here</a>. But one of you will be lucky enough to get this product for free if you can guess my favorite color. Just comment to make a guess. I'll send a freebie to whoever guesses first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm changing the theme of my blog a little bit. OK, well it wasn't much of a theme to begin with, but hey! I thought it might be cool if I posted what I learned for the day, since I believe there is an opportunity to learn something new every day. I won't be posting everyday, so don't freak out. And not ALL my posts will be about what I learned. I'm not that crazy;)</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to make the Perfect Pot Roast. And it definitely was…ummm do I dare say PERFECT! YUM! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The aroma of the fresh herbs I used had the entire house filled with delicious yumminess. My</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> family didn't stop talking about it, even my daughter-in-law who doesn't eat a lot of meat, had a second helping:) I used Miss Ree's (Pioneer Woman, don't you just love her?) recipe and she did not disappoint. You can find her recipe <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/2008_the_year_of_the_pot_roast/">here</a>. Try it!!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always made my pot roast in the slow cooker. It's been good, but I wanted to try something in the oven, you know, since I'm on break and it's cold here, having the oven on most of the day seemed like a cozy thing to do.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm joining the party. Link up with <a href="http://www.miss-kindergarten.com/">Miss Kindergarten</a>, <a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.com/">A Teeny Tiny Teacher,</a> and <a href="http://www.dragonfliesinfirst.com/">Dragonflies in First</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have to admit, I'm glad to see 2013 coming to an end. Nothing terrible or anything bad has happened, in fact, just the opposite, many great things happened, but I'm always hopeful this time of year that the new year will bring new and exciting adventures to our family.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am loving the animal prints that are so popular now. This blouse is from JCP and it is so soft, smooth, and comfy. I love to wear it with my black leggings and a bright pink sweater or my jeans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't frequent the movies too often, because I'm really picky about what I view. But <i>Captain Phillips</i> was definitely the best movie I've seen so far this year. If you haven't seen it, go! I can't wait to see <i>The Secret Life of Walter Mitty </i>and <i>Saving Mr. Banks</i> in the next week. I think they might be able to top the one I've chosen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the first season I have watched The Voice. I became addicted quickly. Even though America got it wrong in the in the end - I think Will should have won, I can't wait for it to start again in a few weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know their menu is huge, as well as the portions, but I absolutely love going here. I usually try a different cheesecake each time I go. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I opened up a store with TPT in May. And although I haven't done a lot with it, I'm hoping to change that in 2014. I love creating cute lesson/center/teaching helps. It's something I have a lot of passion about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This pin was my inspiration for a new do. I'm so happy with my new do. It's super easy to do and my hair doesn't look dry and damaged all the time. Now if I could just have the face and body of Miss Hough - now you're talking!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite post was from last March. You can find it <a href="http://learningwithsusieq.blogspot.com/search?q=look+who+I+met+today">here</a>. I'm sure you are all familiar with Rachelle and Natalie from the blog <a href="http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/">What the Teacher Wants</a>. I was able to meet them at a Technology Conference. In fact, as soon as I found out that they were presenting, I registered immediately. These two amazing ladies are such an inspiration to me, not to mention they've saved me many an hour with their great ideas on their blog. And best of all, not only are they talented bloggers, they are two of the sweetest individuals I've had the pleasure of meeting. It was truly a delight to meet them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hmmm, that's a hard one for this year. I guess I'd have to say it was hosting my son's wedding dinner this past summer. Although I definitely was not alone in the planning or pulling it off. It was such a wonderful evening at a beautiful park, good food, and amazing friends and family surrounding us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I've really tipped the scales this year. I am at my all time highest weight ever :( (I can't believe I'm putting this out there, but I'm hoping it will inspire me to do something about it.) I've signed up for a fitness boot camp that begins the first part of January. And I WILL follow a clean eating plan as well:) </span></div>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-80801864476410151872013-12-22T21:25:00.000-07:002013-12-22T21:25:06.987-07:00I Have Been a Busy Little Bee...I Mean Elf<center style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This month has been extremely busy. I've been grading final projects and finals for my students. I have had several of my student teachers get permanent jobs already. Usually jobs don't come up midyear, but this year, there were several of them that came up, and I had some exceptional student teachers fill the openings. This may sound odd, but I feel like a proud mama.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been quite busy on the home front as well. As you know, my son got married in June. So we needed to add a new Christmas stocking to our stockings. I'm a little bit OCD about the stockings looking similar and that they belong in the same family. And I had previously made all the others, so I made my daughter-in-law a stocking. Aren't they cute?</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My next project were gifts for my team and my boss. Aren't these table runners cute too? They are so super easy to make, you only need to sew four seams. And sew the button on, but with my sewing machine that is super easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also made my daughter-in-law a jewelry stand that she wanted, but I didn't take any pictures of it :( but you can see where my inspiration came from <a href="http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2013/06/diy-jewelry-stand.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last, but not least, you may have noticed a new blog design here. Thanks to Barbara at <a href="http://www.rubyslippersblogdesigns.com/">Ruby Slippers Blog Designs</a>, I have this darling new design. She was amazing to work with. It was like she was inside my head and new exactly what I wanted. If you're in the market for a new blog design, go check her out, you will love the experience!</span></center>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-7740255752458269092013-11-29T00:16:00.002-07:002013-12-22T19:40:23.227-07:00Still Here and a Christmas Game Freebie<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm still here. I'm still trying to balance my life with my new position and all. My husband was so on board with me making a change, but now that he sees how much work I do at home, I'm not sure if he's liking it all that well ;/ But I absolutely LOVE what I'm doing, and I am slowly finding my balance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, let's move onto the FREEBIE! OK, so some of you might think this game is a little on the morbid side, but nevertheless, it's a fun game and the little darlin's will love to play it. I have no idea where this game originated, but it's been floating around my <strike>old</strike> school for a few years now. If any of you out there know its creator, please let me know so I may give credit where credit is due.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In honor of hitting 100,000 Likes on Facebook, they are throwing a Flash Sale. Use the code FB100K to get your discount. All my items are on sale.</span></div>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-4155445005659608662013-08-17T22:56:00.000-06:002013-08-17T22:56:04.939-06:00I Spy Consonant Blends, Part 1 and a Sale<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been working on this for a while now. Finally finished it today. This is only Part 1. Part 2 will be coming shortly. There are so many blends, it was too much to fit into one pack. I hope you will find it helpful to use in your Work on Words time in Daily 5 or in your centers. I would suggest using only 2-3 blends at a time. If you are interested in this pack, please click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Spy-Consonant-Blends-Part-1-834461">here</a>. And this is just in time for the big sale (in case you hadn't heard yet.)</span></div>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-54809924447038777102013-08-13T23:02:00.002-06:002013-08-13T23:19:47.064-06:00Such Good Intentions...And a Little Freebie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, I had such good intentions of hooking up to the Teacher Week Blog Hop/Linky this week, but it is just not going to happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you've been following, you know I have made a job change for this year. I will not be in the classroom...well, at least not my own classroom. I am going to be teaching, mentoring, and evaluating intern teachers in my district. I have 8 altogether, plus when student teachers come into the schools, I'll be mentoring and evaluating them too, and also those teacher candidates that are doing their practicum. Though I am so excited for this new adventure and opportunity, it has been so weird for me not to be preparing for a new school year in my own classroom. I have actually missed it greatly. This has always been my most favorite time of the year. The classroom is exactly how you want it, it's still clean, everything is new, and my list could go on and on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a busy summer. My son got married in June (pictures will be coming), vacation to Seattle & British Colombia in July, and this month I've been busy with presentations for the district. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a little something that I came up with to give to my interns next Thursday, their first day of teaching. My fellow CFAs made all the clipboards (aren't they cute!) If you want to download it, click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Gift-Tag-827303">here</a>. There is one for grades K-6.</span></div>
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Susie Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299961230700266905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937943506818704615.post-88160459689166719232013-07-27T16:17:00.000-06:002013-07-27T16:17:30.734-06:00Brown Bear All Through the Year Class Book<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Everyone loves the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" by Eric Carle</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">. So I created a class book that students can use that same pattern of <span style="white-space: nowrap;">writing</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;"> throughout the whole year. I like to start out with this book at the beginning of the year, because it's so great to teach pattern writing with, and the students love to write with a pattern.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">This activity is a great activity to introduce students to color words and adjectives. It is also a great activity to use when you have a sub, or need a time filler activity.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">The following is a list of topics your students will be writing about throughout the year:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Yellow sun </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">- August</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Red apple - September</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Black cat - October</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Orange pumpkin - November</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Colorful lights - December</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Blue snowflake - January</span></span></div>
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