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I have had a bloggy overhaul by Gabby (Gabbysclassrooms.com) and have also changed my TPT store name to reflect the connection with the blog.</center>
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In 2016, I aim to get back to blogging and share some ideas you can use in your classroom. And I am looking forward to it!</center>
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~brookeb~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02443822708500425885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071486649446141083.post-87512302321726565272015-09-05T00:42:00.000-07:002015-09-05T15:06:23.758-07:00Go Noodle!! and a Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
Every now and then, along comes something that changes your classroom. For me last year, this was <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/">Go Noodle</a>. I am extremely excited to be sharing the ways I love using Go Noodle in my classroom....and there may even be a swag of Go Noodle goodies you can win!</div>
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Why do I think Go Noodle is so great?</div>
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Its the perfect way to get little (and not so little) bodies moving and ready for the day! In my Kindergarten classes, I would put this on first thing in the morning to Get Your Body Moving (one of our favourite Koo Koo Kangaroo tracks)</div>
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It's the perfect Brain Break!</div>
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When your students are transitioning from lesson to lesson, why not give them a break with a Go Noodle song? It might be a great opportunity for a KidzBop song, or time for some Zumba. Go Noodle gives kids a chance to recoup and refocus while having heaps of fun!</div>
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Another favourite of mine are the quiet, calming videos that can help your students calm down after break times. One of my fail safe Go Noodle clips for this purpose is titled Flow. It incorporates breathing with positive messages and is a perfect time for students (and teachers) to reflect. </div>
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With the YouTube feature, you can add your favourite clips to your Go Noodle account so you can continue to help your champ grow. The kids love what happens to their champs as it goes up levels!</div>
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So those are a few reasons I love Go Noodle in my classroom! How about you?</div>
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To help you get BTS with the best that TPT has to offer, I am giving you the chance to win a $10 TPT gift card.<br />
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Tomorrow I will be running a parent workshop at school. It is focusing on kids tech time at home and what types of websites would be educational, but fun at the same time!! I pulled some of my favourites together in one handout and thought you might like it too!<br />
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Credits - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Krista-Wallden">Krista Wallden</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kimberly-Geswein-Fonts">Kimberley Geswein Fonts</a></div>
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I have been working on this one for soooo long. It's one of those ones that has sat and marinated, if you get my meaning. When I look up the details of the file, it tells me it was created in September 2014. Hmmmmm....<br />
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Introducing Writers Folder - A Student Writing Companion<br />
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I'll give you a peek at one I put together!</div>
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Print out all the pieces. To make it fit in one manila folder, I printed the inside pages 2 to a page.</div>
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Choose the cover you would like to use! I have included vertical and horizontal, color and B&W and girl and boy options which should cover you completely!!</div>
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Glue the pages you would like inside. I have chosen to go in order that they are in the pack</div>
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Done! A easy-to-use student tool to help during writing time. You could make one for each student to store in their desk or tray, or make a few to place on tables or around the room.</div>
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The nicest thing about reflection is that it allows us to look back and question. I have been working on TPT for a few years now and have been reflecting on some earlier creations of mine - and decided they needed to be freshened up!</div>
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Here is a look at a few of my recent updates</div>
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Just wanted to share some fun scrappy quote posters that I made with graphics from my girl Mel (<a href="http://graphicsfromthepond.blogspot.com.au/">Graphics from the Pond</a>). I can't pick my fave!<br />
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Hi. Its me again. I know its been a while and I am sorry. But there has been a lot going on in my life (moved in with in-laws, building house, changing jobs).....you know. The usual.<br />
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2. I bought some of these gorgeous book boxes from Elizabeth Richards which I have been drooling over. I found it very hard to pick which colour, so I picked all but one (and this is not the whole amount I bought)</div>
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4. In the previous pic was my first-ever-pair of Converse! My kids both have fun Cons boots too. My Instagram comment was "The family who wears Cons together, stays together".<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5wSTV94Q8or3Rb8rqx5RfzAjrmd9Spbvu6t9QyWWxlLKhyQkML5xEQGEGGD-FFaLvxGS53j9w3v3wAPy2Zwo6l5-fPWjVgrlko-IiSXRHtBY40zFUwWtJYoh8PrrObpcrSexwgfImqrK/s1600/Slide3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5wSTV94Q8or3Rb8rqx5RfzAjrmd9Spbvu6t9QyWWxlLKhyQkML5xEQGEGGD-FFaLvxGS53j9w3v3wAPy2Zwo6l5-fPWjVgrlko-IiSXRHtBY40zFUwWtJYoh8PrrObpcrSexwgfImqrK/s400/Slide3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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5. On Thursday I spent some time with my girl Mel (<a href="http://frompond.blogspot.com.au/">From the Pond</a>). She was lovely enough to have me and my kids spend the WHOLE day at her place, including lunch and the beach and dinner. It was such a lovely day and our kids got on like a house on fire. Thanks so much sweet friend.</div>
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Between the Lions have lots of great ideas in their videos - I really like this one for illustrating what happens when there are two vowels together.</div>
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Again, another range of videos which have lots of ideas for ways to show your kids different concepts.</div>
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Music is just one of those things.....It has the power to evoke emotions, the power to uplift, the power to motivate or even the power to make you sad and remember better days.</div>
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But the thing I love most about music is that it has the power to teach.<br />
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If you have ever taught in a K-2 classroom, you probably hear what I am saying right? I wanted to share my favourite songs, all related to Maths that helped my Kinder class last year.</div>
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Perfect for beginning counters!</div>
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Counting backwards can be energetic and motivating!</div>
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This covers numbers to 100 - I was amazed at how much this helped my kids!</div>
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Days and months songs by Mat of Dream English. Super catchy songs.</div>
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Forgive me bloggers for I have not blogged.</div>
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Life has been somewhat hectic.</div>
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It started with me moving from Kindergarten up to Year 5/6 at the beginning of the year - which was a massive mind adjustment.</div>
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Then we moved out of our house and knocked it down - very emotional.</div>
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Then I applied for a new job - at a different school - and was successful!!!!! - which was awesome.</div>
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But then I got extremely unwell and ended up in the hospital on an antibiotic drip, to which I had an allergic reaction, which resulted in 6 doctor visits and 1 hospital visit in under 2 weeks.</div>
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I couldnt even start my new job on the agreed date - I had 3 days off school which has NEVER happened.</div>
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But now I am there and learning the ropes - will blog about this another time.</div>
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Anyway, on to CURRENTLY with Farley</div>
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Listening - we are having some family to hang out today on Good Friday. I might get a jump on eating Easter Eggs too</div>
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Loving- after what has been going on with me, I am so thankful for 2 weeks break! I am planning some things with my kids and some R&R time for myself.</div>
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Thinking - my new school and new job are very very different to my old school. My teaching is one of a mentor to the Year One and Two teachers and is not a teaching position. I have brought home a lot of stuff to read through so I can hit the ground running for Term 2.</div>
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Wanting - My poor pup had to have exploratory surgery on her paw this week and she looks a little sad. It seems to have done the trick thought as she is beginning to walk normally. But vets are SOOOOO expensive! I dont even want to think about how many hundreds of dollars it has cost.</div>
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Needing - holidays for me usually means haircut, mani and pedi etc. Its the only time I am not rushing and get to enjoy it. Who doesnt love someone else washing your hair (its totally my favourite part of a haircut)</div>
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My blog name - no hidden meanings but considering a bit of a blog makeover - what do you think?</div>
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What a huge week we had!<br />
But what a great start to my new class and a new school year.<br />
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We did a lot of work on our class, and how we need to be working together for us all to reach our goals. I took it pretty easy and tried to get an indication of where I am starting from with each child. Here are a few other things we did throughout the week.</div>
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We talked about what we would like our class to be like this year and I had everyone write 5 words to describe it. I compiled all of their words into this cute Tagzedo and it is stuck next to our classroom door for us all to read each day.</div>
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We completed a class scavenger hunt. Grab this freebie<a href="http://teachmoment.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/class-scavenger-hunt-freebie.html"> HERE</a></div>
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They received some "Tools for Learning" from me.</div>
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And created some learning spaces they would like in their classroom using a variety of things including playdoh, kinetic sand, whiteboards and paint.</div>
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We began planning our Minecraft themed self portraits and then....</div>
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began creating them with paper! I cut out the strips and it was up to the kids to cut the squares. I can't wait to share the finished product!</div>
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Wow, what a week! It is Back to School for 2015 and it has been such a looooong week! I didnt take a whole lot of teaching pics this week as I have not had my new class yet. We have been in holding classes, but should be ready to get to it on Monday.</div>
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1. Monday was Australia Day. We are in the middle of summer but Monday was cold and wet! I spent the day packing and trying to look after my poor back which I may have hurt playing pool volleyball with the kids on Friday in the pool.</div>
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2. Tuesday was a day I would rather forget. It started with a bad night sleep and a very leaky roof. I then went to put things in my car to go to work and discovered I had left the front passenger door wide open all night - and it had been raining all night! So the car was full of water and mozzies. THEN I had to battle horrendous traffic to drop the kids off. THEN I got lost on my way to our staff development at another school. THEN I was late. Oh.My.Word. </div>
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3. Wednesday was the kids first day back. I looked after the Year 6 kids while in holding classes. Going from Kindergarten to Year 6 is certainly a huge difference - the noise, the discussions, the level of independence, the SIZE. They take up so much space! I was thankful for my classroom with learning spaces, which I think actually gave me more room for them. Once my room is looking more engaging I will be doing a post on it.</div>
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4. Thursday - another day in holding classes. I did manage to make some cute stickers for my Erin Condren Life Planner and Teacher Planner.</div>
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I am linking up in my last week of holidays before our new school year begins next week! Teachers return on Tuesday and kids on Wednesday. Depending on numbers within the school, we will hopefully have classes formed by Friday and get to start off the new week with our new kids.<br />
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Its nearly back to school! Aldi had their stickers and stamps again so I grabbed about 10 packs to get me started. I also bought the NAPLAN books to give me an idea of the questions my Year 5s are going to have to understand (and chocolate - just because!) </div>
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I was given a pie maker for Christmas so last weekend I made my first batch! These are pizza pies! Basically in a microwave bowl I put ham, cabonossi, cherry tomatoes, diced beef, beef stock, gravy powder. I blitzed it in the microwave til the beef was cooked, then added cheese to the top. They were quite delicious!</div>
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I spent another day in my classroom this week and got my library set up, as well as my reading/chill corner. Those metal bag holders will have to go but I needed a power screwdriver to remove them. Hopefully soon!</div>
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I added a new freebie this week - only available through the blog. Go check it out <a href="http://teachmoment.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/roll-and-multiply.html">HERE</a></div>
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This is my current labour of love at the moment. Moving to Stage 3 this year, and using a new syllabus for Maths means doing something new and different. I am currently working on Interactive Maths Journals which will align to the NSW syllabus and current Australian curriculum. Stay tuned!</div>
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And dont forget the giveaway that my friends and I are having! Click <a href="http://teachmoment.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/bts-ela-and-math-bundle-giveawaysand.html">HERE</a> to enter the rafflecopters</div>
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We are in our final week of holidays here in Australia! Its been so nice to swim, and relax.</div>
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Instead of suffering the BTS blues, some of my friends and I have decided to cheer you up with a giveaway!</div>
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I would like to share a great warm up game for maths time for students who know their times tables. It is great for promoting quick thinking and fast recall of these facts.</div>
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You need a multi-sided dice. This will be the number you multiply by. Choose a 6, 10, 12 (or 20 if you want to be able to go up to 12 x but dont have the right dice). Laminate or slide into a protective sleeve to use again.</div>
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Roll the dice once (or have the teacher pick) what is the number to multiply by each time. Here I have gone with 5.</div>
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Roll the dice. Each time, multiply your initial number written in the corner by the number rolled. In the pic, I would be doing the equation 5 x 3 (3 being the number rolled).</div>
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Continue until there is a winning number.</div>
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As teachers, we are all usually very good at summative assessment - that is, assessment of learning, where we check to see if our students are reaching certain goal and standards as set by the curriculum.</div>
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But we need to become better at formative assessment - that is assessment FOR learning, where we are more able to support students through the learning process and make adjustments for each individual.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fonts - <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kimberly-Geswein-Fonts">Kimberley Geswein</a></span></div>
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It is that time of year when Aussie and Kiwi teachers get ready for a new school year. What better way to do that then by buying cute stuff!<br />
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Let me show you a few of the things I have grabbed so far. Keep in mind, I still want to go to IKEA :)<br />
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1. My new teaching planner and life planner (plus cute pens because show me a teacher who DOESNT like cute pens).</div>
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2. Erasable pens and highlighters - an impulse buy from Costco last week. I think they were about $18</div>
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3. Hard plastic mini folders from Woolworths - $3 each. These were all the colours that were available. I might have to add some more when I go to do my weekly shop.</div>
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4. The cute notepad and clipboard is from Kmart $2 and the fun stamp was from Woolworths too $2</div>
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5. The funky lounge style beanbag covers are from Kmart - on special for $20. I may have bought some for school and home (just wish beans werent so expensive!)</div>
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6. Whiteboard markers from Costco $14 (I think). Something I seem to use a lot of during the year.</div>
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Happy weekend! It is sooooooo nice here at the moment. Our days are filled with lazy mornings and swimming in our pool. I *heart* summer!!!<br />
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1. Merry Christmas! I hope you had a lovely time with your families and maybe scored a nice pressie or 2 ;)</div>
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2. One of my presents for the kids was Kinetic Sand, If you have never played with it, go and give it a try! It is pretty cool - doesnt leave mess, easy to clean and you can mould it like playdoh. But it doesnt stay for long and it is fun to watch it 'melt'.</div>
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3. We spent our day yesterday at a display home village looking for things we like the look of. I liked this colour brick, what do you think?<br />
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4. Putt-putt was on the agenda the other day. It was pretty fun :)<br />
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5. After we saw Night at the Museum the other day, we went and grabbed a frozen yogurt with some delicious lollies. I had chocolate cupcake batter and salted caramel with gummy bears and cookie dough.....yum!!!</div>
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Oh my goodness! Another new year is upon us. And another Currently with Farley<br />
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Listening - There always seems to be noise in my house. My husband is watching a movie and my son has decided it is his mission to catch flies in old bubble wand containers (dont ask, I dont have the answers). </div>
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Loving - Its summer down under and today the weather is just gorge!! We have been swimming in the pool, eating iceblocks and even have the air conditioner on. Lazy summer hols are what it is all about. Here is to another 4 weeks off :)</div>
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Thinking - Change is my word for 2015. Professionally, I am moving from K to 5/6 and will lead the team, which is a huge jump (I am excited!). Personally, we will be knocking our house down at the end of February and building again, so before that happens I need to pack to move out. Then *hopefully* before the year is out, we will be able to move back in!</div>
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Needing - I have to say I have felt every year of my age and would love a massage! Also sleep would be awesome - my poor Cam has been so unwell since Christmas.</div>
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Yes - Control is going to be a key factor in my life with all the changes. Maybe - I always seem to find reasons to not get moving. I wish - with all the change going on that there is no big issues and it just happens :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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<b>Professionally</b>, it has to have been one of my BEST years ever! I had an AMAZING bunch of kids who I enjoyed teaching SOOOOO much as well as the most supportive, easy going teaching partner - Kim! We were able to achieve some amazing things and the way they all took off makes me feel so proud. On the last day of school (remember, in Australia, our school year is the calendar year) I actually held them all and cried. I am actually teary thinking about it. I cannot wait to see them grow up next year in Year 1 and I am so jealous of their new teachers. Here are some of our pics of the year.<br />
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On a <b>TPT level</b>, I feel like I got into a groove and want to thank you, the people who read this blog, follow on FB and TpT for supporting me on this wild journey. I managed to reach my first TPT milestone which was beyond my wildest dreams. TPT and blogging has certainly reinvigorated me as an educator and has pushed me to find new and exciting ways to engage my students, differentiate for all abilities and teach my kids that learning IS fun!!! Some of my best TPT moments from the year.....<br />
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And having a bloggy meetup with some of the best girls I know. I am so happy to be able to count them as my friends.</div>
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<img src="http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u378/designbychristi/blogs/brookesig.png" />~brookeb~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02443822708500425885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071486649446141083.post-36988007207897126482014-12-13T19:17:00.001-08:002014-12-13T19:17:18.783-08:00Big News!! I'm on the move.....Thats right! Lots of moving for me in the new year! We will be knocking our house down and moving to my inlaws temporarily while we build our dream home.<br />
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I'm moving from Kindergarten.............to Grades 5/6!!!!<br />
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Its a great leap....with great opportunities waiting for me :) I taught many of these students in Year 2 and never thought I would get the chance again. So I am feeling extremely lucky.<br />
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But the whole MOVING part......not so much. I spent the whole day at school yesterday cleaning out my storeroom so I am ready to move on Monday. I shared this pic on my Facebook page<br />
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I will still be making K-2 resources (as I have loved doing these!) but will now expand my store to include resources for 3-6! My first one was <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unlocking-Word-Puzzles-1586343">Unlocking Word Puzzles 1</a> and <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unlocking-Word-Puzzles-2-1586344">Unlocking Word Puzzles 2</a> (or just grab the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unlocking-Word-Puzzles-BUNDLE-1586347">BUNDLE</a>)</div>
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I even missed out on Currently last month! But I am linking up (a little late) with Farley this month.<br />
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Listening - We have tried to keep Saturdays pretty free in the morning this year. At the moment, the kids are playing Disney Infinity and having fun (which is better than the fighting they seem to do constantly)</div>
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Loving - 10 days left for school! We have 8 days with the kids and then 2 teacher days. But in the 8 days we have Picnic Day, Talent Quest, Christmas Concert, Gold Reward...... I am excited that we are so close to the end but I will REALLY miss my kids. They have been close too my fave class EVER</div>
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Thinking - Its time to pull all the craft down! I also have to pack up my storeroom because I am moving classrooms AGAIN! More about that.....</div>
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Wanting - Tomorrow is the day I aim to complete ALL of the Christmas shopping. Wish me luck?</div>
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Needing - Its that time of year where all the little things seem bigger, where everyone is a little more stressed and on edge. I feel I am usually a fairly positive person at work but its been a little harder this year. I need a big boost.......perhaps chocolate might help?</div>
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Giving - Our Elf Buddy arrived on Tuesday. The other K teacher and I are going for a bit more of a kindness angle with him this year and hopefully get our classes thinking about GIVING to others. And they must be starting to giving the bulging state of our Giving Tree in the classroom! Those boxes are full of food too!</div>
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