Classroom Rules Buntings

I have a confession. I'm obsessed with buntings. Maybe it's because they remind me of parties? In any case, I've got a new product on tpt to fill your bunting fix.

There are 21 different flags with every rule I could think of so you can customize the bunting for your classroom needs. Hudson School District uses "Respectful, Responsible, Safe" so those are the 3 I have displayed in my room.

I felt like my rules were posted randomly in the room and it was difficult to refer to them when I needed to. Since we spend a lot of learning time on the carpet, I wanted something that would fit in the wall space under the Smartboard so I created this!

Right where I need them to be when we are discussing expectations :)

I made two versions: Chalkboard and bright colors. 

 Here is the bright version...

Click on the pics to go to my store. Download the previews to see the all the options for the rule flags and signs.

First Friday in February Freebies (Say that 10x fast!)

Here are three of my most recently loved freebies! Two I've found and one I created :) Click on the pictures or link to get it for yourself!

1. How to Paraphrase Anchor Chart

First, here is my latest freebie! We will be beginning our nonfiction writing unit on wild animals at the end of the month. I use this with my 2nd graders to help them write facts in their own words. I always tell them I don't need to see how a professional author would write it, I need to see how YOU would write it!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Paraphrase-Anchor-Chart-1092158

2. Schedule Cards by Cara Carroll

I get the feeling these are pretty popular (as they should be) but in case you haven't seen them here are a FEW of the huge 45 page pack of schedule cards created by Cara Carroll. LOVE. Her. Work.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Schedule-Cards-The-First-Grade-Parade-298601

3. Picture Direction Cards by A Cupcake for the Teacher

I no longer hear "Mrs. Lewis, do I cut it out first?"!! Ok, maybe occasionally, but then I just point to the board. I have the cards on magnets on my whiteboard and keep the ones we aren't using in a magnetic pocket ($1 at Dollar Tree!) Shout out to A Cupcake for the Teacher. *Adorbs*
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/picture-directions-free-printables-257438

Keepin It Simple

I have a love/hate relationship with classroom jobs. In the past I had a job for every student in the class that we rotated weekly. In the beginning of the year, the students are excited to do their part. But as the year goes on... the motivation dwindles leaving me to pick up the slack. Come February classroom jobs are more of a nagging session from me. I find myself constantly saying "Who was supposed to get snack??" and "Why don't we have any sharp pencils!?" I determined part of the problem is there were too many jobs to keep track of. It is time for a change.
Here's the plan for this year... I'm going to try doing only two classroom helpers, one boy and one girl, for a week. This will {hopefully} be easier because they will just do everything! The downside might be... they will be doing everything. Will it be too much? Time will tell.

Oh, and my SUPER CUTE stars I used are a FREEBIE from Krista Wallden's Tpt store!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Polka-Dot-Stars-Creative-Clips-Digital-Clipart-625101
You're welcome ;)