tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80655892840940705272024-03-05T12:11:50.336-08:00The Ordinary To Extraordinary ClassroomWelcome to the Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroom. Sit back, strap on your seat belt and join me on my roller coaster ride of ups and downs as a Special Education Teacher. Although I teach special education, my ideas and activities accommodate grades Pre-K through 1st/2nd. As we adventure together, I plan to share printables, stimulating activities, and hopefully fresh ideas with you. The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-41213604943482854342016-10-30T13:10:00.001-07:002016-10-30T13:15:37.306-07:00Trick Or Treat: Monster Mix Bag Topper Freebie<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No tricks here, just treats! Enjoy this free HALLOWEEN Monster Mix bag topper!</span><br />
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<br />The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-2000322865173418442016-05-18T16:12:00.000-07:002016-05-18T16:12:20.392-07:00Are you stuck?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">STUCK as in life zipping by while I watch & whine like a cry baby b*tch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daily, this nagging feeling gnaws at me. Telling me, I am meant for more than mediocrity. I dream of making huge life changes: moving to another state (preferably Cali), leaving my job, creating my own business, traveling abroad, etc. But alas, I ALWAYS fail to follow through. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On several occasions, I made half-ass attempts to get UNSTUCK. I even created a Pinterest board titled STUCK. From past experiences I learned, you can pin until your heart's content, but pinning quotes on Pinterest rarely helps improve a situation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last weekend after a "last straw single-girl dating moment" and a monumental meltdown, I asked myself, "How the hell did I end up here?" It was at that moment I decided, I need to tap into my inner badass and LIVE the life of badassness I am meant to live! Time to LEAVE this story and write a new one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Easier said than done, right? One thing I do know, being stuck is easy. Getting UNSTUCK, therein lies the challenge. Stay tuned for my next post to find out how I plan start living the life of badassness I deserve.</span></div>
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The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-8497882311571259152016-04-21T16:38:00.000-07:002016-04-21T16:38:00.436-07:00Earth Day Freebie<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every morning I typically begin my day with a quick look through my Instagram feed. Yesterday while perusing, I ran across these Earth Day cookies posted by Jen Jones form Hello Literacy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So...of course I texted my mom. And of course my mom activated her SuperMOM powers, and BOOM!! I picked up my Earth Day cookies on my way home from work. I may...or may not be a little spoiled. This may...or may not be the reason why I am single. Since tomorrow is a planned Mental Wellness Day for me, I gifted my students their Earth Day cookies to take home and enjoy. </span></div>
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The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-28279477531892198222016-02-09T17:19:00.000-08:002016-02-09T17:28:57.415-08:00100 Day Freebie<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our campus celebrated the 100th day of school on Monday. Time seems to be flying by. I find it hard to believe the 100th day of school has already come & gone. And I find it even harder to believe...I survived yet another year without suffering a nervous breakdown or being escorted off campus by the school district police. HA! JK. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As my students counted down to the 100th day, their excitement & anticipation grew as we inched closer and closer to the BIG DAY! I planned many engaging 100 Day activities, which I intend to elaborate on in a future blog post. But for now, I wanted to share my bag topper I created. </span></div>
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The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-22648773413461386552016-01-25T14:50:00.002-08:002016-01-26T09:13:22.489-08:00Sweet Treats Sight Words Freebie<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While perusing the Valentine's aisle at Walmart, I ran across the most adorable candy holders. I purchased three packs and immediately decided to create sight words centers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My advice...free of charge, refrain from adding colleagues altogether and here's why:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">People love to talk behind your back and smile in your face. I guess I missed Jesus' memo about job openings. Apparently someone granted my Facebook friends the authority to judge me, and I doubt that someone was Jesus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So...if you constantly publish posts highlighting drunken shenanigans or if you post plans of happy hour intoxication (every week or sometimes in my case, every day...JK), I guarantee your colleagues gather around the water cooler to judge & talk sh*t about your bouts with alcoholism. If you constantly publish posts regarding how much you HATE Monday and you'd rather be somewhere other than work, I guarantee some shady snitch is running to your supervisor to parade your post in your supervisor's face. #SNITCHESGETSTITCHES (LOL. JK)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The one thing I will never understand...I offend you, but yet you continue to follow me on Facebook. Please explain the logic behind that. For some individuals, being offended is their job. Personally, I rarely discuss the following topics on Facebook: politics, child rearing, religion, sexual preference, etc. It boggles my mind how people get enraged over the most inconsequential topics that bear no relation to them. #getoveryourself So, if ( like me) you tend to post offensive material containing profane language, think twice before friending your "holier-than-thou-stick-up-the-a** coworker. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A Facebook friendship, does not equate a REAL friendship. On occasion, colleagues comment on my Facebook exploits and suggest we "hangout." Ummm...no thanks. I look like a "good time" on Facebook ( I really am. Like Kesha said, "The party don't start 'til I walk in."), but I keep my circle of acquaintances (or as I like to call them my Partners-In-Crime) small.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The invaluable free advice provided above stems form personal experience. You live and you learn. Whenever possible, I make every attempt to separate my professional and personal life. If I do decide to add colleagues on Facebook, I add them on a case-by-case basis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Word of advice, if you are "that teacher" who wants to be every one's friend & you accept friend request from colleagues because you don't want to hurt their feelings...grow a pair. Truth be told, I experience awkward moments with coworkers after I receive a request and ignore or decline it. I imagine my rejected colleague thinking, "Who does that biyotch think she is? I know she saw my friend request!" I did. I ignored it. #girlbye</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But like I tell my sons, everyone is not your friend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Everybody isn't your friend. Just because they hang around you and laugh with you doesn't mean they're for you. Just because they say they got got your back, doesn't mean they won't stab you in it. People pretend well. Jealousy sometimes doesn't live far. So know your circle. At the end of the day real situations expose fake people so pay attention." -Trent Shelton</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Are you friends with coworkers? Your boss? </span>The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-73126101500245192492015-12-06T20:04:00.003-08:002015-12-06T20:05:59.156-08:00meet the teacher monday: Holiday Film Faves<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know what you're thinking...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"WEEKLY LINKY! Ain't nobody got time for that!" With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let's keep this week's Meet the Teacher MONDAY, short and sweet. From Halloween to New Year's Eve some of my favorite movie and TV titles air. As if anyone really cares...LOL (*side-eye*)...I drafted a short list of my HOLIDAY FAVES.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MEET THE TEACHER MONDA</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Y is a weekly linky celebration, dedicated to making and culminating friendships among our tribe of fellow teachers. Just follow these simple guidelines:-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I began completing my December CURRENTLY, a notification to watch Brooke Brown on Periscope popped. I found the scope beneficial, and I scribbled down a few notes to improve my literacy centers. Before Brooke's scope, I was listening to the Vince Guaraldi Trio (Holiday) Radio on Pandora. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Truth be told, I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year...the most wonderful time of the year. I love the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season. You can read all about my <a href="http://ordinarytoextraordinaryclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/11/meet-teacher-monday-sense-and.html">holiday faves here. </a> Although this time of year makes my heart sing, there's nothing like the holidays to reinforce the fact...I'M STILL SINGLE at 42. And according to the society, I have failed in life. But one of the benefits of being single during the holidays, I don't have to share my wine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So many TPT ideas trapped in my brain. I need 28 hours in the day. The extra four will be set aside for creating...or napping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I need to PRIORITIZE. I wasted too much time during my Thanksgiving break week. I intended to complete TPT products, blog, etc. Instead I napped, shopped, and socialized. I squeezed in some time for a couple of blog posts, but I wanted to write several blog posts, in order to schedule posts throughout the week. Although I failed to meet my blogging quota, I am proud of a <a href="http://ordinarytoextraordinaryclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/11/lesson-i-learned-from-stripper.html">motivational post I wrote about strippers.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The winter holiday season is by far my favorite time of year. My senses come alive as the smells, sights, and sounds unique to the holidays make their long awaited debut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My ears are filled sounds of the musical styling of the Vince Guaraldi Trio's, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and silky smooth crooners like Nat King Cole and the Rat Pack. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My eyes feast on twinkling lights sparkling along city streets. Dazzling displays of bright red, sliver and gold litter the landscape as far as the eye can see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And the smells...THE SMELLS. The aroma of fresh baked cookies and gingerbread lattes penetrate the air. I said this before and I will say it again, by the end of the holiday season I will have either a fat (fatter) ass or (*in my Wilfred Brimley voice*)diabeetus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The sounds, sights, and smells are what make the holiday merry and bright!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are a few of my holiday faves that stimulate my senses...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To reignite my spark, I need two key ingredients, a dose of inspiration and a dash of motivation. While in search of these key ingredients, I recalled an inspirational post I wrote 5 years ago on my weight loss blog. Yes, I know. Judging from pictures recently posted, you may be asking yourself, "She had (has) a weigh loss blog?" I do. My blog chronicled my trials and tribulations as I painstakingly struggled and lost 58 lb. That's neither here not there, and this is a conversation for another day,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, in attempt to reignite my creative spark, I recalled an inspirational and motivation post I wrote. Although the post pertained to my weight loss journey, it also relates to my edupreneur story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I enjoy many guilty pleasures. And the guiltiest of them all...I watch Maury, when time allows. Nothing pleases me more than yelling, "You are NOT the father!" from the comfy confines of my couch. Yes, I know. My time could be spent more constructively.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One day while watching Maury, I caught a glimpse of the preview for an upcoming show, EXTREME NERD MAKEOVER. The show planned to feature a <strike>stripper</strike> exotic dancer with one leg, Amber, wanting to surprise a former crush. Needless to say, I tuned in the next day. Surprisingly, I learned a lesson or two from Amber.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Despite a disability, Amber overcame adversity and fulfilled her dream of becoming an exotic dancer (Don't judge.). You may be wondering, did Amber showcase her skills??? Of course Amber showcased her skills on the show. The Maury show just wouldn't be the Maury show without a stripper and a pole. Grabbing the stripper pole, Amber lithely jumped up, seductively slid down the pole, and rocked it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may be asking yourself, "What lesson can be learned from that?" Well...for starters, Amber never let the fact that she has one leg get in the way of her dreams. So many times, I let obstacles detour me from allowing my edupreneur dreams to become a reality. I often find myself making excuses as to why my personal goals remain unaccomplished. And if there's one thing I know about making excuses, "Excuses don't build empires!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> So the lesson to be learned here ladies and gentlemen...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Like Amber, we need to overcome our own adversity and jump on the "stripper pole of life" and RIDE! </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Amber focused on the positive. She chose NOT to allow a disability to shape her destiny. And judging from her profession of choice, she's not lacking in the self-esteem and confidence department. Seriously, it takes confidence to strut and display your wiggly bits for the world to see...and to do that with one leg, BRAVO to you Amber. Like Amber we, need to tap into our confidence reserves and strut our stuff...not our wiggly bits. You know, stuff like your edupreneurial skills and teaching expertise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So the lesson to be learned here ladies and gentlemen...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stay positive. Always try and find a positive to every negative situation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As an edupreneur armed and endowed with everything I need to fulfill my dreams, I need to STOP complaining
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> a clear vision and opportunities to come your way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Use what you got and JUMP on the STRIPPER pole of life and RIDE that biatch until the wheels fall off..." </span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The prolific quote, “Use
what you got to get what you want,” I first heard it in the movie, Players Club…coincidentally, a movie about strippers. If you know me, you know...I subconsciously wish to be a stripper (LOL) #truestory. Should a stripping opportunity arise, my music set list is already prepared. I can envision it now, "Coming to the stage...MochaTrina!" You know like mochaccino coffee? #ineedjesus. </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;">Kelli Alaina Wise</b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I discovered Kelli on the Facebook group, Teacherpreneur Tribe. Kelli recently hosted the Instagram Insiders challenge on Facebook. Thanks to Kelli, my IG account received a face-lift, I changed the way I connect with my audience, and in the process, I made some new connections. For me it's not about the number of followers, it's about growing an "authentic following."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Kristin Kalani</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In my opinion, Kristin Kalani from @easyteachingtools (...you can also find her on Facebook under the same name) represents what I call the "big dawgs." Although Kristin is a big dawg or educelebrity, she remains humble and willing to lend her expertise when needed. Believe it or not, NOT everyone is willing to "mentor" a budding teacherpreneur. (<a href="http://ordinarytoextraordinaryclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/11/3-things-you-should-not-forget-now-that.html">Read about those type of people here.</a> #shamelessblogpostplug) I digressed. Thanks to Kristin I am more knowledgeable about creating products for my TPT store, and through her I connected (in real life) with two fantabulous (fantastic+fabulous = fantabulous), down-to-earth, real souls from Cali, Cheryl from @auntiessweetlife and Janice from @islandloverteacher. It's all about the connections...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Samantha Zuniga</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Samantha and I work in the same school district, but unfortunately not on the same campus:-( If we worked together we would be dream team of creativity and innovation...a force to be reckoned with. Samantha keeps it real and never comes across as a self-important diva (Can't say the same about myself...I have my moments). Samantha worked as a paraprofessional for many years and recently became a Special Education teacher. If no one has told her, she needs to know she is rocking her new position and I am learning a thing or two from her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If the mood strikes you, feel free to add more than three. Rounding out my list of "Teachers I am Thankful For," Cheryl, who I mentioned earlier. I love that Cheryl keeps it gangsta sometimes. Hahaha:-D MY favorite quote from her and my new life mantra, "Hugs to the hustlas who get sh*t done!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And my friend Janice (also mentioned earlier), this lady keeps me in stitches with her quick wit. Janice recently wrote a <a href="http://globalglittertribe.blogspot.com/2015/11/making-connections.html">post on the Global Glitter Tribe's blog</a>, and the following resonated with me: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"However, I never suspected that I would meet people from online, all over the world, and pray each night that God keeps them forever safe and healthy, for fear that my heart couldn't endure such heartbreak."</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knowing that she prays for her teacher friends makes me all the more thankful for Janice...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Did you think I would leave out Shelia Jane?! Thanks to </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shelia, I changed my perception in regards to teaching and entrepreneurship</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. I am taking ownership of my future! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last school year, I introduced this Reindeer Food Buffet activity to <span style="text-align: center;">my classroom and in the process...I started a new holiday tradition! The buffet was a HUGE hit. The students were engaged and chomping at the bit to create their own blend of holiday magic. This activity provided my students with the opportunity to promote mathematical thinking: measuring, weighing, counting, and estimating.</span></span><br />
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Thank You</span><br />
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Reindeer Buffet How To Steps<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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Reindeer Buffet How To Steps (version 2)</span><br />
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Reindeer Buffet Directions</span><br />
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Reindeer Buffet Directions (version 2)</span><br />
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8-15: Ingredient Place Cards ( 2 different fonts available)</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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Glitter</span><br />
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Glitter</span><br />
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Powder</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Oats</span><br />
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Chips</span><br />
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Reindeer Food Buffet Sign</span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Start a NEW holiday tradition in your classroom! This Reindeer Food Buffet will be a guaranteed favorite in your classroom year after year! Added plus, with your special blend of reindeer food, Santa will be able to locate your home, as well as the homes of your excited students anxiously awaiting Santa's arrival! Enjoy and thanks in advance for your support! As always...make the ordinary, EXTRAORDINARY! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> </span></span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, this week's prompt: This or That: Thanksgiving Edition! If this is your first time playing along, just follow these few guidelines:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let me sum up my thoughts on all of the yummy goodness Thanksgiving has to offer:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before I move on to my second point...first let me preface my post by stating the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The need to write this 3 part series, <u>3 Things You Shouldn't Forget Now That You're a Celebriteacher</u>, stems from a place of frustration, not jealousy. I KNOW, someone read the <a href="http://ordinarytoextraordinaryclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/10/3-things-you-shouldnt-forget-now-that.html">first installment</a> of this series and thought... this hooker seems #peanutbutterandjealous. Umm...no. You know what "they" say about jealousy,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"People only RAIN on your PARADE when they're jealous of your SUN and tired of their SHADE" </span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Trust. No SHADE here. I am the Grand Marshal of my OWN parade. My need to write this series emerged from frustration. Many of us possess scads of talent and creative ideas. But, unless you ARE or roll with the celebriteachers aka the "big dawgs," the valuable knowledge you wish to impart falls on deaf ears. Unfortunately for the novice teacherpreneurs (like myself), the "big dawgs" run the show and the masses tend to flock to these celebriteacher's show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me put it this way. The celebriteachers are the main act and we are the opening act. No, we are the opening act for the opening act. LOL. We are the Meek Mill to their Drake. The Michelle to their Beyonce. HaHa. (Calm down...I am joking). But, you know I am preaching the truth. #realtalk Let me clear one thing up before I move on. I will never be any one's Michelle to their Beyonce. I AM THE Beyonce.#BOOM And to succeed, you need to have a winner's mentality! Be the Beyonce. Be yourself! Be whoever you want to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, on to my second point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>2. "You Got By With A Little Help From Your Friends" </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may be successful, BUT...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I am more than sure someone helped you along the way. Now, you have the opportunity to pay it forward and assist others up the ladder of success by mentoring them and teaching them what you learned on your teacherpreneurial journey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On occasion, I put myself out there and ask celebriteachers questions ranging from TPT product advice to classroom tips. Many respond and provide assistance, but a few shunned a question or two. I understand life gets in the way and time may not permit a social media Q&A session. Instead of ignoring teacher's inquiries, choose a social media platform and take the time to motivate, empower, and/or inspire. If you find many teachers asking the same question, reach the masses on Periscope or with a blog post. Your response may be the catalyst needed to ignite a budding teacherpreneur's journey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may be asking, "Who are you to tell a celebriteacher what to do?" Oh, just a teacher who has received a cold-shoulder or two. Case in point, on Instagram a few months ago, a teacher posted an amazing opportunity experienced by her campus. I along with at least 20 other teachers asked the celebriteacher how she earned the opportunity for this once in a lifetime event she posted. She never answered. I checked back days later, no answer. Since 20+ teachers asked, I didn't take the comment neglect personally. Instead of being irked and waiting for a response, I investigated the matter myself and obtained the information I needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I said it before and I will say it again, you may be successful, BUT... Everyone </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">should be treated with dignity and respect. I sound bitter, but again let me reiterate. This post comes from a place of frustration (sometimes failure), not resentment. I recognize the struggle and realize you have worked hard for your rightfully earned success; however, it bothers </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">me when celebriteachers look down on others and ignore opportunities to mentor or pay it forward, </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">which brings me to my last point...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read about my next point in the last installment of my three-part series, <b><u>Three Things You Shouldn't Forget Now that You're a Celebriteacher. </u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As always make the ordinary... EXTRAORDINARY!</span>The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-65355814782128256832015-11-08T16:13:00.000-08:002015-11-08T16:13:23.084-08:00meet the teacher monday: five for fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yes, this episode of Meet The Teacher Monday is a rerun. Since there was very little response, I decided to recycle the FIVE FOR FALL prompt. After all FALL is in full swing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">F</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">all is one of my favorite times of year. Nothing announces fall like the return of my favorite Starbucks holiday drinks. And for the first time ever, I recently tried the infamous "red cups." Let's just say, by the end of the holiday season I am going to either have (in my Wilfred Brimley voice) diabeetus or a fat ass!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another one of my fall favorites...The Charlie Brown Trilogy:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Its The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown<br /> A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving<br /> A Charlie Brown Christmas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When my boys were younger we baked cookies, made cocoa, and watched these Charlie Brown classics. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As far as sweater weather is concerned, those are few and far between here in Texas. Our fall days usually start at 60 degrees and end at a balmy 80 degrees. But that doesn't stop the ladies from busting out the Han Solo boots. Calm down ladies, calm down. It is not quite Han Solo boot weather here in Houston yet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thanksgiving Break cannot come soon enough. Until then, I shall countdown the days. And with Thanksgiving Break comes some of my favorite comfort food, my stretchy pants, and usually a food induced coma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, what are your fall favorites?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We started our pumpkin fun with a CAN, ARE, HAVE graphic organizer. The students and I brainstormed various attributes of a pumpkin. As the students dictated their answers, I modeled how to spell familiar words with letter-sound matches. We worked as a collaborative team. I yelled out the sounds, and the students provided the corresponding letter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The last task on Day 1 of our investigation involved estimating the number of seeds inside the pumpkin. Guesses ranged from 20 to 100. And let me tell you, those estimates were way off the mark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The pumpkin fun continued as we voted on how to carve our pumpkin. I first saw this idea on the First Grade Parade blog. This voting activity rolls around at the perfect time...during election season!</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> The voting opportunity allows the students to recognize voting as a means of selecting leaders or ending
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And the winner is...STAY TUNED!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After we voted, we began the carving process. The carving process covered a wealth of math goals/and objectives. For example, the students demonstrated an
understanding of how to represent and manipulate numbers and
expressions when counting the seeds inside the pumpkin. More specifically, the students skip counted 10s to a given number (#pumpkin seeds). In addition, the students compared numbers to determine more, less or
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There were millions of seeds inside the pumpkin. To make counting the seeds manageable, we made groups of 10 with the seeds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We counted 510 seeds!!I am more than sure our numbers were off. Counting those piles of seeds proved daunting. Next year, our piles will be created in a more organized fashion. You live and you learn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, for the moment</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> you've all been waiting for...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It never fails...ANGRY EYES wins every year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">An off course, no pumpkin adventure is complete without the toasting of the pumpkin seeds. This was our first year toasting. Although they were pretty toasty, the kids ate them. </span></div>
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The Ordinary to Extraordinary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09917585923676642360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065589284094070527.post-37284218738267608312015-11-02T08:13:00.000-08:002015-11-02T08:13:30.905-08:00Currently...NovemberI am linking up with Farley over at Oh Boy Fourth Grade for November's CURRENTLY. November.... ALREADY! Where did the year go? In the blink of an eye, Christmas will be here before you know it!<br />
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After last week, I am not sad to see October leave. Between the full moon, Red Ribbon Week, Halloween Hi-jinks, and the Fall Carnival...November couldn't have come soon enough. Plus, November is my birthday month. And in honor of my birthday, my weekly linky, Meet the Teacher Monday celebrates all things birthday! When you get a chance, check out my weekly linky<a href="http://ordinarytoextraordinaryclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/11/meet-teacher-mondaybirthday-edition.html" target="_blank"> here.</a><br />
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guidance to decide if teaching is still where my heart is at. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In honor of my birthday on Wednesday, this week's Meet the Teacher Monday prompt centers around...All Things Birthday! I'll be turning 42! As I grow old gracefully, I tend to keep my birthdays low key. For me, birthdays tend to become a little less magical each year. But, I am grateful for another year to keep hustling. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visit one or two bloggers ahead of you in the linky, and leave a comment in response to their Meet the Teacher Monday post.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mom planned and executed the celebration flawlessly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I purchased these pumpkin pimping accessories from Walmart a few years ago. This build-a-pumpkin set came with a variety of noses, eyes, ears, and mouths. I have yet to see Walmart offer this pimp-my-pumpkin set again. I wish I would have purchased 2 sets because some of the pieces weren't as durable as others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The printable the student is using was created by <a href="http://www.deannajump.com/2010/10/halloween-and-pumpkin-fun.html">Deanna Jump</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, last week no one linked up. LOL. It's all good. I said it before and I will say it again...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even if I have to link up with myself, Meet the Teacher Monday is here to stay. This week's topic features some Halloween fun. Real quick, let me lay down the law.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's baaaaaaaaack! About a year ago, I attempted to start a Meet the Teacher Monday, weekly linky. The linky </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">never caught on. But you know what, even if I have to link up with myself, Meet The Teacher Monday is here to stay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MEET THE TEACHER MONDAY is a weekly linky celebration, dedicated to making and culminating friendships among our tribe of fellow teachers. Here's the skinny:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Snag the MTTM graphic. On your blog, please respond to this week's questions or prompt provided.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Return to my blog and link your post.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visit one or two bloggers ahead of you in the linky, and leave a comment in response to their Meet the Teacher Monday post.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visit one or two bloggers after you in the linky line-up and leave a comment as well.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And because it's so hard to find time to blog, feel free to post any day of the week, not just Monday.</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, let's get to it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, share your 5 favorite things about FALL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Time to keep it real. I wrote the following update on my Facebook page today:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"I'm impatient with my teacherpreneurial journey. I am watching many teachers on Blab and Periscope with the same goals as myself and some have</span></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">reached Celebriteacher status.</span></span></i></blockquote>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I don't have to HOPE that someone gives me a break. I am not going to brown-nose or d-ride to catch a break.</span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After I posted, I received a few comments about teachers who felt the same way. I wish more teachers kept it "real" and spoke their minds. But most probably do not for fear of alienation or retaliation. Me, on the other hand, I proudly wear my "Scarlet T." </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> "Started from the bottom now were here"</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To quote the immortal words of Drake, "Started from the bottom now we're here..." You should never forget you once started from the bottom. And from the bottom...a struggle ensued as you clawed your way to the top of the mountain to...SUCCESS. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Despite your hoards of followers gained, awards garnered, or the many nations inspired by your teachepreneurial genius, don't forget...you once struggled too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And the struggle for some of us...is real. For me, the long, arduous road to "success" has been/is paved with few victories & many obstacles. Success eludes me, but I refuse to give up. My failures only serve as motivation to keep hustling. Like my friend, Aunties Sweet Life says, "Hugs to the hustlers who get sh*t done." And everyday, I wake up and ask myself, "What sh*t needs to get done today...to get me closer to completing my goals?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Celebriteachers, unless you started from the top, YOU stood in our shoes and experienced the struggle of the "climb" and you know what it takes to get sh*t done.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> And with that being said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Be honest, how many of us have achieved success in other areas of our life, and "forgot where we came from?" Perfect example. When I lost my 57 lbs., I also lost my mind and forgot that I once struggled to complete tasks as simple as walking up a flight of stairs and buckling my shoe. After a few reality checks, I reminded myself of my battle to lose the bulge. After reminding myself, I in turn began helping others in need of weight loss inspiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My weight loss example, me turning my success into an opportunity to help others, is the perfect segway (segue, for the grammar police) to my next point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>2. "You Got By With A Little Help From Your Friends" </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Read more about my next point in part two of my three-part series, Three Things You Shouldn't Forget Now That You're a Celebriteacher.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As always, make the ordinary...EXTRAORDINARY!</span></div>
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teachers to display their creative talents in the areas of organization, decor,
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you can see, Lunar Blue and
Martian Green are the NEW BLACK! Since I spend the majority of my day confined
to my classroom, I decided to make my learning space functional as well as
aesthetically pleasing. Institutional, classroom chic no longer worked for me.
It was time to jazz things up and live life in color...TECHNICOLOR! </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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were the cherry on top of a chic chevron cake. Say what you want, Chevron is
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you read the title and said, "PeriWHAT," you've either just returned </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">from vacation on another planet OR you've been cut off from civilization. For those not familiar, the Periscope phenomenon exploded onto the scene during the TPT Vegas conference and teachers embraced the new technology with open arms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Periscope allows users to live stream from smartphones anywhere at anytime. So, what's the big deal you ask? Basically, Periscope changed the face of professional development. In other words, thanks to educational Periscope broadcasters from across the globe, you can receive professional development in the comfort of your own home, sporting yoga pants and no bra, while sipping a <strike>bottle</strike> glass of wine and eating peanut butter from the jar. Sounds like a plan! Sign me up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the past three days Periscope mesmerized me to the point of forming an addiction and needing an intervention. Every time the birdies chirped, I dropped everything and watched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">BUT then...the novelty wore off. I finally hit rock bottom. My scope binge watching took its toll in the form of me neglecting life. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although Periscope holds many beneficial qualities, t</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">oday I ended the madness. I silenced my Periscope notifications and reminded myself of the old adage, "Everything in moderation." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Upon reclaiming my life back, I contacted a few colleagues to inquire if they plunged into the Periscope vortex as well. During our discussion of Periscope's pros and cons, we arrived at several of the same conclusions. And those conclusions included reasons why viewers abandon broadcasters, mid-broadcast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Quality, not quantity. Some subject matter requires discussion at length. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, if you choose to take the verbose route, viewers expect quality content pertaining to the title you provided to lure us in. If the title stated, "Transition Ideas," then one should not expect to be taken on a tour of your laundry room. That may seem like a far-fetched example, but believe me when I </span><strike style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">say</strike><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> write, it happens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Do you remember the "wrap it up" music played at the Oscars when acceptance speeches run too long? Perhaps Periscope should add a "wrap it up" feature. Ha ha :-D For those of you with a sense of humor, I found a web based "wrap it up" app (pictured below). When conversations in real life run a tad too long...CUE MUSIC! Ha ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just keep in mind, Periscope calls for short broadcast, not a live 2 hour show. Some viewers, including myself, have the attention span of a goldfish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A guaranteed way to run viewers off...hustle for hearts. So, what's the deal with the rainbow heart explosion? Glad you asked. Viewers tap the screen to release hearts as a means of providing feedback and showing broadcasters some love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">More specifically, the hearts measure popularity. Broadcasters who garner the most hearts land on the illustrious "Most Loved List." As Mark Shaw, Twitter expert would say, "This is social media, not selfish media." In other words, please stop broadcasting "heart hustling" scopes. It's not about you, its about connecting and engaging with viewers. Viewers showed up to glean information, not help you fulfill your dream of making the "Most Loved List." If you think that sounds harsh, you must listen Mark Shaw's take on the subject of social media v. selfish media. </span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Side note: You will meet Mark Shaw further down in this post. </span></i></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Anytime you hear valuable information you can use, tap the screen."</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just keep in mind, if you provide quality content the hearts will ascend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Don't wait for the room to fill up. That's rude. Work with those viewers that showed up." (Start at 20:00)</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">J</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ust keep in mind, viewers can watch the replay to catch what they missed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Game Changer</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have you jumped on the Periscope bandwagon? If so, what are your thoughts. Earlier today I shared my thoughts on Facebook:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It is addicting and I spend way too much time watching. And with that being said, broadcasters should respect our time by providing quality content. I've left some broadcasts with valuable information to help me take ownership of my future. And I've left some broadcasts feeling slighted because my time was misused. Have I scoped before? No. But I have been a public speaker at various early childhood conferences; so, I know it takes nerve to speak publicly." </span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Periscope is a game changer and I cannot wait to see how the world of teaching will be transformed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A couple of recent events spawned this freebie etiquette blog post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Your first question may be, who died and made you the freebie etiquette aficionado? Well, after reading a few surely and inconsiderate comments, I dubbed myself the "Freebie Etiquette Aficionado." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There seems to be a disconnect in regards to the meaning of the word flash; so, allow me to define flash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2;"><b>1. </b></span><span style="font-weight: lighter !important; line-height: 1.2;">a thing that occurs suddenly and within a <span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">brief</span> period of time</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">The operative word in that sentence...brief.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Allow me to define the word brief.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> of short duration</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>synonyms</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: lighter; line-height: 1.2;">: short, flying, fleeting, hasty, hurried, quick</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: lighter; line-height: 1.2;">Capiche?</span><br />
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You see what I did there? I know. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Herein lies the problem. </span><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">If a seller posts a freebie status at 5:00 PM, and the seller states the freebie duration lasts for 15 minutes...at 5:17 PM prepare yourself for disappointment. You missed the opportunity. Such is life, and you must move on. If the opportunity did indeed pass you by, what you mustn't</span><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"> do is post the following:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Awww man I missed it!"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Are you kidding, 15 minutes?!"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"It wasn't free!"</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Yes, followers post uncouth comments like the examples above. But, never fear sellers, your girl is here to provide assistance on how to handle discourteous comments.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">If you run into the following comments, take heed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"Awww man I missed it!"</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"That is not my problem."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Say nothing. Most people generally tend to post this comment. Me...personally, I recommend you ignore it. As the seller, you stated the stipulations. Once the time expires, it is what it is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"Are you kidding, 15 minutes!?" </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">"No, are YOU kidding ME?! Oh I'm sorry, I forgot the world revolved around you. Let me make this product free again... just for you. GIRL BYE!"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">"It's that time of year. Time for Back To School sales. You can find this product in my store at a discounted price.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"It's not free!!"</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Like the young folk say, </span><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: large;">"</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Obvi. You totes missed it. The post stated 15-minute freebie. Actually, I extended the time 10 additional minutes for a total of 25 minutes. You're welcome. Life's not fair."</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"There's a sample of this product available in my store."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"I'm a teacher. I don't make a lot of money."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;"><i>"I can't speak for anyone else, but welcome to my world. We are all balling on a budget boo boo. Take a seat and hush."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">Say nothing. I would not justify this comment with a response. </span></span></div>
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