Tribal & Arrow Classroom Posters!

Tribal & Arrow Classroom Posters!

Since I'm moving to 4th grade next year, I decided I need a whole new classroom theme. I made these for my classroom next year, and thought you would enjoy them too!

Classroom posters for your tribal or arrow themed classroom. There are a few different options for each poster, and one with a white background for easier printing. 

Posters included:

1. Explore (2 different options)
2. Welcome to Our Tribe (2 different options)
3. Be Yourself (4 different options)
4. Follow Your Dreams (2 different options)
5. Follow Your Heart (3 different options)
6. Follow Your Arrow (3 different options)
7. Adventure Awaits (2 different options)
8. Dare to be Different (2 different options)

Please contact me with any questions, concerns or comments at TeachCoachLead410@gmail.com

Find them in my TPT store.

Follow the link below...

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tribal-Arrow-Posters-2616141

CUBES Posters

Math Strategy

CUBES

Tribal Themed Posters

CUBES Posters

I use the CUBES strategy in my classroom every single day. In the beginning of the year I model the strategy, and by the end of the year the students are expected to do it on their own. They use it on homework and assessments.

C-Circle key numbers
The most important part of this for students to understand is that they should only be circling numbers that are going to be used to solve the problem. They should not be circling numbers that have no part of the problem or they do not need to solve. If they circle one and find out later they don’t need it, I just have them put and X over it! 

U-Underline the question
This is where you can stop and model aloud by saying “what exactly do they want to know or want me to solve”

B- Box any math action words
These words include sum, difference, in all, multiply, of, divide, share between and many many more math action words. 

E- Evaluate & Eliminate
Evaluate simply means to think through and figure out “ what steps do I take to solve?” 
Eliminate means just that, eliminate any extra information that isn’t necessary to solve or information could be confusing.

S- Solve and Check
This is where students need to solve, and remember to check their answer. 

I use this with my 4th and 5th graders. It is extremely helpful to many students, and really helps them understand word problems. I have taught all ranges of learners and this is something that can be helpful to all students.  I have even printed smaller copies and taped it to the student desks.

Find them in my TPT store!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CUBES-Math-Strategy-Posters-Tribal-Themed-2590460

This past year has been insane! In Ohio we have to complete a 4 year, yes you read that right, 4 year mentor program called resident educator. During your third year, you have to submit a bunch of documents to the state, they grade it, and you have to pass to move onto your professional license. Because I had such a fantastic support system throughout the program I completed my 4th year last year, and have moved on to my professional license! So this past year I was finishing the RE program, finishing my masters, which I did an accelerated program and finished in about 16ish months, and was coaching basketball. I promised myself when all that was over, I wanted to focus on sharing and collaborating more with other teachers. I believe that we should all be collaborating and working together.  I also want to share my ideas with others. Since I am moving to 4th, I will be creating a lot of new products that I will be using this coming year in my classroom. The first thing I did was make a science word wall. I think it is so important for students to understand vocabulary, especially science in younger grades. I am also a HUGE supporter of integrating language arts into anything I can. So here is my first product since my crazy long absence.

This product is based off of Ohio's New Learning Standards for 4th grade science. You can click on the link to find this in my TPT store.

          https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Science-Word-Wall-2585527

Just Married! :)

Wow! I cannot believe this day came and now has gone so quickly. I have been completely emerged in wedding planning that I have been neglecting my blog, it's so sad! So I promised myself after the wedding, I would blog at least once a month, and create a new TPT product. I do not know how some of you wonder women do it all the time! My summer is coming to an end, and I will be heading back into my classroom next week to start setting up shop. :) 

July 26, 2014...The Best Day Ever

Puppies, Go Math and 5th Grade Science, Oh My!

First, lets start with my handsome boys! They are getting so big so fast! They are 25lbs and growing!  

This year is my first year teaching 5th grade math and science. I have a regular class and an inclusion class. I was wondering if anyone uses Go Math, and had any thoughts on it. I like it, but was wondering what people use for a spiral review,  I feel like the ones they provide aren't enough. I did purchase a packet off of TPT, but just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions! 

Also, since this is my first year teaching 5th grade science, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of good resurces/websites to use?

Thanks for the help! 

-Britt 

Where did August go?

OMG! I can't believe it's already September! It is my favorite month is the year though! I haven't posted in awhile, but that's because we moved into our first house the weekend before school started, can you say crazy?!?!?! Anyways, I just wanted to share some before and after pictures of my classroom this year. I had to move to another hallway, so it was another year of packing and unpacking and reorganizing, ugh!

I did get to sneak in at the end of the year to put up fabric and borders on my boards :) 

After

 

A HUGE THANKS TO BLAIR TURNER, LOVE MY 5th GRADE COMMON CORE MATH I CAN STATEMENTS. YOU SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME! THEY ARE SUPER CUTE TOO! 

I have to give credit to my friend Jen, I stole her idea, and put a cute border around my SmartBoard. :)

 I also had to put in a cute picture of my favorites at juggling practice last Friday morning. :)

Oh, and here is our first house! <3

Just Keep Laminating...

We were finally allowed to get into our rooms August 1st, but of course I was busy with my friends wedding that was on the 2nd. So Monday, the 5th, I finally got into my room. Well, I moved rooms, grade levels, and subjects this year, so I had to move EVERYTHING. I spent all day Monday, climbing on counters and chairs to get to cabinets,reorganizing, cleaning, and getting rid of stuff that had been left in that room. Tuesday, I was finally able to get some things accomplished and laminate some things. I decided not to go in Wednesday, but I things home that needed to be cut out. Anthony, (my fiance) really wanted to help, and then wanted to quit ten minutes later!

Thursday, I went back into school, and of course, the printers aren't working yet, and the laminator is out. GREAT. So, I dug my laminator out of a box, (we are moving next weekend, yes, as in the weekend before school starts), and got to work! 

Friday, I also decided to work at home on things, since I still have Monday and Tuesday. Our 5th grade open house is on Wednesday, and we start the following Monday, the 19th. The good news is that my new classroom mailboxes came! What an expense, but it was worth it! I actually put it together all by myself, and yes, it was harder then I thought.

However, all I have to do on Monday and Tuesday, is finish hanging up a few things! Woo hoo! When it's all finished, I will share before and after photos! :) 

Have a great Saturday! I'm off to my nephews 5th birthday party!!!!