December Currently and Christmas Reflection

I know that I'm a little behind, but here's my December currently for Farley's monthly linky party and a small Christmas poem in honor of all those precious angels lost over the weekend.

Here's a beautifully written poem in honor of heaven's newest angels. 

Twas 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38, when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate. 

Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They could hardly believe all the beauty that they saw there.  They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.

They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.  “Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.  “This is heaven,” declared the little boy.  We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.” 

When what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.  He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.  Then He opened His arms and He called them by name. 

And in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring, those children all flew into the arms of their King. 

As they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, One small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.  And as if He could read all the questions she had, He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of Mom and Dad.”

Then He looked down on earth, the world far below.  He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.  Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, “Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”  “May this country be delivered from the hands of fools.  I’m taking back my nation.  I’m taking back my schools!” 

Then He and the children stood up without a sound. “Come now my children, let me show you around.” 

Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran. All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.  And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, “in the midst of this darkness, I am still the light.”

Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

November Currently

I promise that I will get back to posting on a regular basis soon. Until then here is my November Currently which I'm using to link up with Farley over at 'Oh Boy Fourth Grade.

Getting My Act Together, Blogging, and Currently Link

Hi everybody,
    Well it's official I am so behind on my blogging it's not funny. I keep telling myself that I need to sit down and get a post done. Hasn't happened until now! HURRAY!!! I apologize for the long post, but I want to share a couple of things happening in my room. Just in case it becomes a century before my next post.
      
       Since the beginning of the school year I've been dying to link up to Tara's Monday Linky Party over at 4th grade Frolics. Yeah, wishful thinking. I guess I'll share some of my new goodies that have been a hit with the students and their OH SO HAPPY TEACHER.

Mod Podge is a teacher's best friend.

My new favorite toy get your own here

Got this idea from 4th grade Frolics

This has been the biggest motivator for students to complete and turn in homework on time. I got this from Ladybug's Teacher Files.

      

            I hope that on my next post I'll discuss how Daily 3 is progressing in my class. I'll also try and post some new activities and even some Smart Notebook Lessons. I'll leave with my Currently Link for October.

Miss Molina

I'm Back and Currently Linky Party

Hey Y'all,
       I am back!!!! I finally carved some time out to get a post done. It's going to be pretty basic. I'll be catching up on some of the crazy fun things going on in my room in the next couple of post. Be prepared, they will be long. I am joing Farley's Currently Linky Party over at Oh' Boy 4th Grade.  Check it out. I'll be back tomorrow with classroom finds and activities.

 

 

Miss Molina

Non-fiction Reading

This quarter I am trying to focus on getting my students to read more non-fiction books and texts. Something that has really helped is gathering a collection of children's magazines (sports, science, nature, etc.). I have these available to students during Read to Self time. I know they are enjoying themelves flipping through the magazines, but I felt that I needed evidence that they were not merely flipping through pages. I made the executive decision that I would focus our reading literacy station on non-fiction reading. I generated a worksheet that students will use to respond to two articles of their choice from the magazine they're reading. I kept it pretty basic. I am making this sheet available through my TpT store. If you want to check it out just click on the picture, and it should link you straight to the product page. I will keep you posted on how this goes. Later y'all.

- Miss Molina

Finally I'm able to post again!

I am so sorry I haven't been able to post in so long. I've been working on a final project for grad school. It has literally taken over my spare time. Hopefully, over the weekend I'll be able to post some school related ideas. Until then, let the countdown towards the end of the school year begin.

Miss Molina

Home, Sweet Home!

Hey ya'll! Well it's official, my kids are finished with all their standarized testing. PTL!The poor things were so tired by the end of last week. They came in a little rowdy today, but we only have 3 more days before break. It's completely understandable; they are dying to be out for break. As am I. Well since we haven't been up to much I decided to give you a little glimpse of my home away from home. I took the opportunity to take these after my kids left on Friday. I have a couple of little helpers that are just as OCD as I am. Bless their hearts; they are a big help when it comes to keeping our room clean. I hope you enjoy. Hopefully, I'll be able to post some interesting activities the kiddos may be up to.

By the way, please check out my TpT store. I have only a couple of things up there, but they've been pretty useful. I hope to post some more over break. Several needed a lot of revamping. Talk with you soon.

Pictures of my Castle