Listening:
I've been fighting off some sort of sickness all week, so I have had a very lazy Saturday to recuperate. There is a Big Bang Theory marathon on TV, so I have been parked under the electric blanket on the couch, dozing in and out of naps.
Loving: Lazy Saturdays. Enough said. :)
Thinking: Any fun ways to incorporate comprehension strategies into reading? We have been working on using a highlighter to find evidence from the text (ie, not highlighting every word on the page and then drawing swirly hearts in the margins - d'oh!). But, we're still struggling with it some, so I'm on the hunt for some fun and rewarding comprehension strategies. Any that you all like? Please share in the comments!
Wanting:
I have been reading more about paperless classrooms lately, and I'm definitely intrigued. I am not at a school that has a 1:1 initiative with iPads or laptops, but many of my students bring their own electronic devices to class. I would say about 35% of my class bring some sort of device. Would love to make it paperless somehow in the next few years!
3/6 Update: I've decided to link up with Eberopolis to take some steps toward a Paperless Classroom. Want to know more? Link up with us!! I blogged about it here.
Needing:
To be well. That is all. I have been under the weather for almost a week now. Although the forced down time has been nice, I'm ready to bounce back!
Like/Love/Hate:
Like - Jewelry
Love - June! (Don't get me wrong, I love my job. But I find the summers off are so refreshing. I am lucky to work in a job that allows me to mentally reset each year. I love-love-love summer and everything that comes with it, except the NC humidity - yuck!)
Hate - Junk. I get stressed out when I have too much stuff. So, getting rid of junk makes me super happy! Bonus points for when someone can use the stuff I don't need for anymore.
Thanks again for Farley over at Oh Boy, 4th Grade for hosting this month's Currently.
Now, you should go link up here:
I found you through Farley...I saw your blog title and just had to come over! It's classic! I'm a Big Bang fan myself...love that show! And too funny - 2 of our LikeLoveHates are the same! Hope you feel better. If you have the flu, Tamiflu works wonders!
ReplyDelete~ Ms Apple Blossoms
Apple Blossoms
Thanks so much! I will have to check out Tamiflu!
DeleteTwenty-Six Minutes for Lunch
I found your blog through the March link up! I am with Apple Blossoms, how cute/true is your blog name! I love it!
ReplyDeleteA paperless classroom sounds awesome! Between my ipad and a school issued one I have 2 in my classroom. Now I forgot how I lived without one in my room. We have one classroom that has all ipads for every kid.
I hope you start to feel better soon!
Carrie
BuzzIntoKinder
A paperless class sounds like a dream. :) I loved that you did yours in rainbow colors, such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better and so lucky to catch a BBT marathon! I caught a Law & Order SVU marathon and while I was totally sucked in it wasn't exactly laughable. :)
I found you through the linky.
Brenda
You Might Be a First Grader...
LOVE your idea of a paperless classroom!! That would be AMAZING... sign me up!
ReplyDeleteKaren :o)
Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten
paperless??? wow, could be impressive.... and so much neater!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading your Currently
Elizabeth
Hodges Herald
I <3 Big Bang Theory also...When does a monkey have a trunk? When a suitcase just won't do! :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better!
:) Kaitlyn
Smiles and Sunshine
Good for you for having a lazy Saturday so you can get well!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with getting rid of all of the junk! We just did that with our kids' toy room. Purge, purge, purge!!
Hope youfeel better soon!
Amanda
Collaboration Cuties
I am so with you on the humidity and junk! Yuck! I really need to clean out my computer desk and it is nagging me constantly. Thank you for downloading and leaving feedback on my natural disasters project pack:)
ReplyDelete~Holly
Fourth Grade Flipper
I am also a N. Carolina blogger! Hope you enjoyed your Saturday!
ReplyDeleteJess