Ten on Ten

Rachael over at The Classroom Game Nook is hosting a fun linky!

The point of the linky is to share ten pictures on the tenth of the month showing things that have been happening in your world. Here we go!

We started a tradition where we buy the boys a meaningful ornament each year so they'll have something for their first tree when they move out. I love the stories behind the ornaments and of course the ones they've made at school go on the tree.

Fortunately, we got to spend Christmas with my husband's family (and they traveled to us this year!!!). The boys had a blast with their aunt and uncle. #familyfun

Speaking of Christmas and decorations, this was our tree in the library this year. The media specialist before me didn't do much in the way of decorating, so the kiddos were thrilled! I got lots of compliments from my students (and parents and staff). #gome #andthevolunteerthatbuiltit

I spent a lot of time over the holidays watching football. My Clemson Tigers are playing in the National Championship tomorrow.

GO TIGERS!!!

"Cookies in the Castle" took place the last week before our break. Essentially, students got a little cookie snack and time to read for pleasure. #happyreaders #happylibrarian

I finally completed this unit! I started it the end of last spring, but life happened. #movedfromclassroomtolibrary

You can find it HERE.

My 100th Day Celebration pack is complete!! I am just waiting for it to come back with the green light from my proofreader and then it will be added to my shop. #justinthenickoftime

Check my shop for this one. It will be on sale 20% off when I add it. There will also be a small freebie pack of samples. :) 

My favorite Christmas present this year!!  #lovethestructure  #compartmentsgalore

Two of my littles have December birthdays. We celebrated at Urban Jungle with laser tag and other games. We brought the cake and they provided the pizza, drinks, and paper products. The boys had a blast, and I had nothing to do but watch them have fun. It was well worth the money in my book! #nostressparty

I have a fantastic principal!! She let me go and meet with a more experience media specialist in my county for some mentoring. I snapped some pictures of her floor plan because we need to tweak ours a bit to make more effective use of our space.

That's my Ten on Ten! Head on over to The Classroom Game Nook to see everyone else's month in pictures!

Markdown Monday Linky Party: January 4

Well, it was back to work for me today! #earlyalarm #noooooo!!!

At least today we got to ease back in with a teacher work day. #thankyouLord That means I had time to run by Starbucks for some life giving java since the work day starts at 8:00 instead of 7:10. Can I get an "Oh yeah?"

Moving along to Markdown Monday...I did some work on unfinished units over the break. Go me! 

Markdown Monday is sponsored by Kelly and Kim's Kindergarten Kreations. Click HERE or on the picture to head to their blog to see what else has been marked down for the week!

The following is a great way to teach Georgia history or it can be incorporated into a unit on Native Americans. Did you know that Mary Musgrove was the richest woman in Georgia and the largest landowner in the colony of Georgia? Can this be used to discuss equality? Yes; yes, I think it can. 

The lapbook can be found HERE.

I will leave it on sale through Friday. 
#happybacktoworkweek

American Heroes: Mary Musgrove and Tomochichi

It is finally complete!! My American Heroes Series: Georgia Edition has now been put to rest with the publishing of this lapbook.....

 Normally, this packet would be $3 but for the next few days it will be on sale for $2. Click on the picture to link straight over to it in my TpT store.

Keep reading if you want more information on what is included in the packet. I am also including links to all of the other lapbooks in this series.

American Heroes lapbooks allow you to cover the required curriculum while also providing much needed fine motor practice, character trait instruction and development, and flexibility in grouping students.

This lapbook is a fun, interactive way for students to learn about Mary Musgrove and Tomochichi (Georgia standard SS2H1), but the unit can be used to teach many other standards as mentioned. It includes the following components:

*Directions and pictures for assembling the lapbook
*Cover page- 2 options; 1. Option 1 allows students to make one book that covers both Musgrove and Tomochichi. 2. Option 2 allows students to make two separate books.
*2 Timelines - a primary and an intermediate version- your choice
*Character Traits Booklet: dependability, trustworthiness, and honesty
*Vocabulary Pocket
*18 Programmed Vocabulary Cards
*Editable Vocabulary Cards- create cards of your choosing
*Interesting Facts 
*My Life Compared to James Oglethorpe's Life
*Short Answer Comprehension
*Short Answer requiring text evidence to support their answer

This lapbook can be used with a variety of reading passages, books, or websites.

This lapbook completes my second bundle in my American Heroes Bundle 2: Oglethorpe, Musgrove, and Tomochichi.

You can purchase the other lapbooks here:
American Heroes: James Oglethorpe
American Heroes: Jimmy Carter
American Heroes: Jackie Robinson
American Heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Heroes Bundle 1: Carter, MLK, and Robinson

I hope you find something that will help you in your quest to make learning more meaningful for your students.