The storing and organizing of your beloved task cardsIf my head weren't attached, I would seriously lose it. That is not a cliche'. I mean it.
Once I was looking all over my classroom for my sunglasses as the recess bell was about to ring, and my students were climbing the walls and I needed to get them out like NOW. I looked on my desk, my back table, even in my purse. Finally, I put my hands on my hips and asked my class if they could see my sunglasses. One of my students raised her hand and said, "They're on your head!" So, seriously, out of sight, out of mind. I can't have my precious and important class materials fall into that same dark and forgotten hole! I love my task cards, and the easier it is to access my materials, the easier it is to include them in my lesson plans. I spent many hours culling through Pinterest and many teachers' blogs looking for the best visual and economic ways to store my task cards. I was looking for ways to organize them in my own classroom. Then I got a new job that will have me out of the classroom this year. Even though I won't be needing these storage solutions myself, I feel compelled to share the collection of solutions I discovered. I just can't see that search not benefiting someone!
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Adventure is out there!Every teacher knows that teaching resources can be found almost anywhere, especially if you are looking at everything through the "teacher lens". I discovered what I believe (after 20 years of teaching) to be the biggest teaching resource jackpot ever! Recently, my family moved from Utah to South Carolina. I'm a firm believer that the best way to learn to enjoy where you live, is to get out and find the adventure that every state has to offer. To get my kids excited about exploring I decided to call them "Adventure Days". I make a promise to the girls to have plans but to be open to stopping when the mood hits us, and wandering down streets with funny names, or any roadside stand that sounds interesting. Our second Adventure Day was one centered around historical features of South Carolina. And that's what led me to my biggest Teacher Resource Jackpot! The last covered bridge in South Carolina, Campbell's covered bridge in Landrum, SC.
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AuthorWelcome to my blog! I'm Susan and I am a wife, mother, runner, teacher, and resource author! I have been teaching for 21 years, and I love finding ways to engage my students in learning! Reading is my passion, and I love helping my students find their passion for reading. Categories
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