Five More Days!

Talk about a rough week... it took every ounce of strength in my body to make it through school last week! We still have 5 more days. It's not so much the children, it's the constant dissention in my workplace that's not sitting right in my spirit. As I worked in the nursery today at church I turned on the intercom so I could hear what was going on in the sanctuary. I heard our praise team singing this song and truly blessed my soul. I thought I'd share it and hopefully it'll bless you to!

Happy Teacher Appreciation 2012

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! I don't know about you but school has tons of goodies in store for teachers this week... an hour lunch, flowers, cards, special treats, catered lunches! This is sure to be a fantastic week of appreciation. Stop on my The Teaching Oasis Facebook Page, Like Us and get some wonderful goodies this week!http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Teaching-Oasis-LLC/140757939283256

Earth Day- Operation Conservation

I woke up this morning with a text from my fiance saying "Happy Earth Day." Random but sweet, I had totally forgot it was Earth Day. I'm currently reading Ready Freddy Save the Earth to my students.

In the past I've read Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg, Earth Day Horray by Stuart J. Murphy, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, Curious George Plants a Tree by H.A. Reys and Our Class is Going Green by Mrs. Nickles K Class.

I thought I share a little something to celebrate the occasion.
Earth Day

There are many more activities on my website
http://www.mswinston.com/my_holidays.html

I also found this freebie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Earth-Day-Mini-Unit-Freebie

What do you do to celebration Earth Day?

Independent Reading Menus- Fiction Books

I've been working on these for months now and I've finally got them finished. I created 10 Independent Reading Menus with before, during, and after activities. Suitable for 2nd-4th grade.

I've decided to offer it on my blog for $5. After you purchase these set of menus you will automatically entered to win the Nonfiction Independent Reading Menus that I'll be giving away on my 30th birthday... next week! Just reply to this post with the number of days you have left if school and your email address.

Testing Treats

So in 23 short days my 3rd graders will be taking standardized tests in Reading, Math, Social Studies and Sciences that covers curriculum from grades K though 3. Since this is my first year in a testing grade I thought it would be cute to give them a daily motivating treat. After scouring the internet I've created some treat tags that I cant wait to use. I haven't decided if I will enlist parents to donate treats or if I will just get them from my local Sam's Club and Walmart, but no matter how I get them, I'm sure students will enjoy them!
Testing Treats
What ideas do you have for motivating students during testing time?