Winter Reading Comprehension Activity

Runde's Room has a great set of winter craftivities that my students enjoy putting together each year. Last week we completed the Comprehension Snowman. 

This was a great assessment for the novels that my students were working on in their small groups. I loved that each of the snowmen had questions that could be used with any book. The questions included all of the important reading strategies that we have been working on, like summarizing, inferring, asking questions, synthesizing, and making connections. Here are some pictures of the finished products!

If you like this activity, check out the December Craftivity Bundle. This week my students will be working on the Figurative Language Snow Globes, which is included in this bundle. I'll be back to share pictures of those!

Stitch Fix #17

I have been so bad about blogging lately, but I am excited to share my latest Stitch Fix with you all! In this box I specifically asked for longer shirts that I could wear with leggings. I was excited when my box arrived to see that I had the same stylist again. Sheri always picks out clothes I like! 

Here is the style card and personalized note from the stylist. I always read the note first!

Now for the good stuff!

I was least excited about the blanket scarf. It's cute, soft, and very warm but it's so big I would use it as an actual blanket before I would wrap it around my neck! I looked ridiculous when I tried to put it on....I'm sure it would look super cute on someone that knows how to put it on correctly, but that's not me. 

This is totally me. Very casual and comfy but for the price I didn't think it was worth it. $58 is just too much to spend on a plain black hoodie. 

I like this shirt. The material is very soft and it's long enough to wear with leggings and boots. The lace detail is cute too! This is a keeper. 

This is my favorite item. Cute design and again long enough to wear with leggings and boots. Keeper!

I didn't care for this sweater. The stripes were NOT flattering at all!

Here is a breakdown of the prices. I was really hoping for a buy it all box, but not this time. Maybe next time!

If you are thinking about trying out Stitch Fix, I would love it if you used my referral link :)

Stitch Fix 

Stitch Fix #16

My friend Caitlyn, over at Sliding into First, text me to see if I would be blogging about my latest Stitch Fix box. I told her I would share if she would share hers! I think I have gotten her hooked on Stitch Fix!

I have had the same stylist the past few times now and she totally knows my style. She has picked out some great clothes that I just can't seem to pass up. 

Look what I got this time!

Here is the back of this shirt....so cute!

Here is a list of the prices. At the bottom you can see that if you purchase all 5 items, you get a 25% discount. 

If you haven't tried Stitch Fix yet, you are missing out! It is super fun and if you end up hating it all you are only out $20. I would love it if you used my referral link if you are thinking about signing up. Let me know if you have any questions about it!

Stitch Fix

The Best Pencil Sharpener in the Best Color!

Classroom Friendly Supplies is an awesome company created by a teacher, Troy Decoff, that provides the BEST pencil sharpener! Not only is this pencil sharpener super quiet, but it will also sharpen ANY pencil! You know those crappy pencils with the plastic decorative covering that students can never sharpen?? Well, this baby will sharpen even those!

I have had one of these pencil sharpeners for a couple years now, and I will never use another sharpener. I have even gotten numerous teachers at my school to buy one too, and they all love it!

I was super excited when I was offered the chance to be one of the first to receive the newest color!

My students and I were so excited when our new sharpener was delivered to our room! Here it is!!

If you have not bought your Classroom Friendly Supplies sharpener, I highly recommend you try it out! You will not be disappointed! Click on the image below to head to their website. 

Science Gallery Walk!

My students always get excited when I tell them they will be learning about animals in science. This year one of my students is an animal expert! She knows soooo much about different types of animals that it is crazy! She has given us way more knowledge on animals than the textbook!

Last year I had my students make animal posters, and the activity went so well that I did it again this year. The students were divided into small groups, and they had to make a poster that showcased invertebrates and the 5 vertebrate groups. They had to write a detailed description of each group and include pictures. They were allowed to print out pictures, cut out pictures from magazines, or draw their own pictures. 

When the groups finished, we displayed the posters around the classroom. The students then did a gallery walk, observing each of the posters. They were given sticky-notes to write compliments for each of the posters and then place the sticky note by that poster. 

The students felt great when they got to read the compliments that their classmates gave them on the posters that they had worked so hard to create!

Here are a few pictures of the final projects!

We also used my Vertebrate and Invertebrate Task Cards and "I Have, Who Has" Game to wrap up this chapter. 

Frindle by Andrew Clements

My class has just finished their second novel of the school year already. We just finished reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. 

This is a book about a young boy named Nick, who decides to invent a new word. He has no idea all of the drama and attention that would ensue as he puts his plan into action. His idea becomes bigger and bigger, and all Nick can do is sit back and watch it all happen. 

My students loved this book and were a little shocked by the ending! 

I used a great packet put together by Jessica Lawler as we read this book. 

The packet included questions for each chapter and interactive notebook templates. I used the interactive notebook parts to put together a final lapbook project. Here are some pictures of the final project. 

Well....What do you think??

So, how do I look?? My blog got a new design! I have been needing a new look for a long time! 

I want to give a shout out to Lindsay at L. Paull Designs. She did a great job and was so easy to work with. If you are looking for a new blog design, I would highly recommend her!