Hello and happy Friday to everyone!
Warning: Short personal story ahead....
Perspectives!
The word has many meanings and I have dealt with a couple this week!
I had a pretty dismal perspective Wednesday when I received a phone call that my mammogram had come back abnormal. I should have gotten one a long time ago BUT, kept putting it off and putting it off.....Then, my girl
Farley posted about getting one and I thought....my turn.
So, when I got the news.....Yes, I freaked, yes, I was scared BUT I am surrounded by some pretty amazing friends who prayed for me when I reached out.
Yesterday I was able to go get more tests run and I am so happy to report that I got back normal results and all the concerns they had before were gone!
This little 24 hour roller coaster ride really helped me put some things into perspective in my life as I was reminded God comes first, my family next, then friends, and then my job.
Don't get me wrong.......I LOVE my job but can you believe I was apologizing to my principal about the bad timing of this because our state tests are next week. Yes, I love my job but my wonderful principal reminded me my health and peace came first!
Now, on to perspectives in the classroom....
Perspectives in the classroom were a blast!
After I explained and modeled perspectives, I put the kids in groups.
They each got some cubes and had to build each of the different models that were in the book. After they built it and I checked it, they drew the top and side perspectives.
They LOVED this. We really had fun and they got it WAY better than I thought they would:)
(sometimes it's hard to think 3 dimensionally)
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Due to my 24 hour life roller coaster, the plans I had for making super cute little test motivators went right out the window:/ I was really bummed because I had a few ideas in mind but no time.
Our state test is called the FCAT. I'm sure most tests are the same with lengthy rules and scripts that have to be read before the test.....you know.....
"All you should have on your desk is a number 2 pencil"
"I will tell you when there is 10 minutes left to complete your test"
Well she had a script exactly like that BUT the test was eating a glazed donut!
It was hilarious people!
All I had to do was pop in to Dunkins this morning. After recess, I told them they were having a test and started reading the script......they roared!
It was a blast and I am so thankful Joanne sent that to me:)
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I can't believe my first season of coaching GOTR is almost over!
We have out 5K run at the end of April:) I have a great group of girls and we have had a blast learning and going through this program together:) I'm pretty sure I will do it again next year:)
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Thank you lovely state test for making my room droopy poopy ville!!!!
Oh Daily 5 rotations!!!! Where are you???
Nothing like blank walls and boards......NOT!
Love how many times I have tripped trying to travel through the maze that is now my classroom!
I took down a lot of things BUT one of my team mates was using Dollar Tree plastic table cloths to cover some things. Great idea:) Then you don't have to take everything down!
My kids are working hard to get their 40 books in so wanted to leave this up:)
Covering it means less work for me:) Rip down the table cloth when testing is over:)
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My Autism Awareness Spirit bracelet came!!!
Look at this yummy box!!!
Have a great weekend everyone! My baby turns 17 so we will be doing some celebrating:)