Science Chant

This is a song that students learned to help them remember the differences in protons, electrons and neutrons. Such a cute, cute chant\song!

Leader in Me Chant

2012-2013 5th Grade Homeroom Preforms The Leader in Me Chant.

New Classroom Layout



Here are a few pictures from the work I've put into my classroom.



Classroom Library
All books are labels by level and AR points

Back Corner - storage cabinets and student mailboxes

Mountain Math and Mountain Language boards with student cubbies below

Student computer stations and side view of class library

Teachers Area before table skirts are added

 A few more things here and there and my 5th grade classroom will be finished! I can't wait to start my 6th year of teaching!!

Engaging Research - 20 Minute Brain Break

During the summer I am usually obsessed about deep cleaning, organizing and working on homework. This summer however I am finished with deep cleaning and organizing and have completed my masters degree so I have no homework. Instead I've been a reading machine. I'm up to date on Karen Kingsbury books (my fav author), the Women's Murder Mystery Club and another series that will remain unnamed.

So I thought I'd start researching engaging and brain boosting techniques that are easy to manage and implement, as well as free. I found this great website full of "brain break" tips! http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/2012/04/20-three-minute-brain-breaks.html Most of the activities take 3 minutes or less and are fun!

Student Work Display

Here is the finalized product of the hallways display for student work that I created for school.

I used my Cricut for the banner and I LOVE the way it pops against the wall. I wasn't sure about painting the clothes pins black and white but it also turned out great against the typical school color wall.