January Word of the Day

I was so happy to see how having a word a day from our January Calendar had such an awesome response today.  The word was "habits" I did a little demonstration on how to show bad habits and how to show good habits.  The children laughed and we had a great discussion about good work habits.  The best part was when students started showing me their examples of good habits.

"Look, Mrs. Beckner, I have finished my math and now I am reading."  "I am showing good habits."
"I am working quietly."
"I am staying in my seat."

It is so great to see how focusing on a word for the day can have such a great response!

Please share what you do to get your students to show good work habits.

January Word Activities

Today one of my ELL students was taking an IStation Assessment and made the comment."Look,this is a wreath. That word was on our December calendar." She was so excited that she knew that. My students are learning so many new words with our monthly calendar words and with our activities. Here is a picture of our January Word Activities. And it is on sale today:)
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/January-Word-Order-Activities-1043841

Oh Mondays!

The Good News is we are having an End of the Winter Sale throughout Monday.  We hope you have a GREAT WEEK!:)

End of Winter Sale

We know most of you are returning to school this week, so we decided to have a sale to help you get started.  We hope you will check out our new and fun winter games.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

A New Christmas Idea:)

So, I went to visit my father who is almost 80 and he decided to have a"Christmas Chair" instead of a tree.  He also added a little song "Oh Christmas Chair, Oh Christmas Chair How festive you are sitting there"

He said he may add more decorations next year.  I can't wait to see what he will come up with next.

I love you Dad!

What are some of the new ideas you have?

Community Helpers Unit

These community helper puppets and pictures are included in our Community Helper Unit which also has a fun and upbeat MP3 song that my students love to sing using their puppets.  It is on sale 50% off today Dec.31.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Little Books on Each Coin

This is a picture of the little books that are included in our Money Unit that is 50% Today Dec.30:)

There is also a daily lesson plan that covers 4 weeks and games and activities.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Money-Activities-Ride-into-Common-Core-Music-Math-and-Economics-681638