Daily Five My Way

So I am a huge fan of Daily Five and have been doing it exactly that way the "two sisters" suggested.  With my class this year, we are not quite independent and cannot seem to make the right choices.  When we come back from Winter Break, we are making changes to our Daily Five (literacy block).  My kinders are no longer doing Read to Self because I feel like they are not truly reading to themselves and it wasn't a good use of time.  Being the organizational freak that I am, I whipped up a schedule with two rotations everyday.  I meet with my two lowest guided reading groups 4 times a week, my middle group 3 times a week, and my two highest groups twice a week.  I am excited and looking forward to our newly adapted Daily Five block. 

Below are the guided reading groups I will meet outside of literacy block to ensure that my lowest two groups are being met 4-5 times a week, my two highest group 2 times a week, and middle group 3 times a week.

If you have any suggested, I would love to hear them.

12 in '12 Linky Party

I am linking up with two fabulous bloggers for their 12 in '12 linky party! Join the fun by clicking here.

12. Favorite movie you watched: 

 I will have to say that my favorite movie that I watched in 2012 was Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2.  I am not ashame to admit that I am a twiheart :)

 

11. Favorite TV series:

Giuliana and Bill, I love their journey on becoming parents and going through all the struggles and finally being able to have a baby. I shed a few tears while watching.

10. Favorite restaurant:

I would have to say Canlis in Seattle.  It is such a wonderful and romantic place. 

9. Favorite new thing you tried:

Since this is my recent addiction, I would have to say pumpkin flavored greek yogurt from Traders Joes. I am not a pumpkin kind of gal but it is delicious.

 

8. Favorite gift you got:

 My oh so amazing boyfriend got me a new louis vuitton purse for my birthday and early christmas present.  I am oh so in love :)

 

7. Favorite thing you pinned:

 Must have! How cute is this infinity stack bracelet.

6. Favorite blog post:

I would have to say the one about my CAFE reading strategies cards since my students are doing so well with them.

5. Best accomplishment:
 Getting my Masters in Reading Specialist

4. Favorite picture:

  My adorable niece.

3. Favorite memory:
Two summer ago, going to DisneyWorld and SeaWorld.
 

2. Goal for 2013:

Eat healthier and exercise.

1. One Little Word:

January

Letter Formation FREEBIE

While pinning on pinterest, I got inspired to create an activity sheet for my students that focuses on letter formation after seeing this pocket chart activity.  Our phonics program focuses on letter formation so I thought this would be perfect.

When I tried to click on the pin, it doesn't send me to a link.  So if this is your creation, please let me know so I can give you credit.

Here is the activity sheet I created based off of this inspiration:

To get this activity sheet for free, head over to my TPT store by clicking on the link below.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-FormationFREEBIE

December Currently

Holy cow! I can't believe 2012 is coming to an end.  This year has gone by so quickly.  Join the currently linky party by clicking here.

Thankful & Cyber Sale

I want to say I am thankful for all the bloggers.  You have all inspired me to become a better teacher!  Thank you! I am also thankful to be bless with this career that I enjoy oh so much.  Lastly, thank you for those that follow my blogs and continue to support me.

On another note, I am participating in TPT Cyber Sale.

Click below for the link to my TPT store.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sally-Nguyen

Currently November

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