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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

One Little Word with Students

First of all, I wanted to start out by sharing this book. I go to the library every other weekend to check out books for my kiddos to read. I have many books in the classroom library, but they like the novelty of new stories and make a wish list each time for authors/titles they want me to look for. Whatever gets them excited about reading right? I found this book last weekend:



the author is: Herve Tullet. I was even playing with it in the library pressing the dots (even knowing they weren't connected to anything) and I knew my Little Dragons would love it. Each time they press a dot or blow on the dots, etc. it changes what's on the next page. We talk a lot about trying to encourage the kids to like reading, I think this is one example of a book that's just pure fun! :)

So I've been doing the One Little Word instead of a resolution for several years now. I put great thought into what word I choose and I do think about it throughout the year. I wanted to see what words my students would choose for themselves. Here's what they came up with:




                                              One of my athletes! :) Hustle as in sports.







                                              Tell my mom that I couldn't read and she really says to you need to read                                                a lot, ok? That's good for me.

Wearing fancy clothes thinking of amazing ideas instead of being a bump on a log. (I tell them they can't be a bump on a log in my class, that they have to participate).

                                               




My kids crack me up-he wanted to do one for his pet turtle! :)



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  1. These are great. I'll share what my kids did on my next post so you can see. We did it a bit different, but they came out great.

    Press this is an amazing book. It's kind of magical, don't you think?

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    1. It is magical!!! :) I can't wait to see what your kiddos did.

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  2. I love One Little Words. We also read that book this week. Everyone wanted to help follow the directions!
    Laurie
    Chickadee Jubilee

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    1. Great minds! :) I was even playing with it in the library! :)

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  3. I'm glad you interpreted the "precious" one for us. I was a bit worried when I first looked at it... ;)

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    1. I know right?! I saw it and said honey, what was your word? :)

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    2. I bet you were relieved to hear her answer!

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    3. Yes-very relieved! :) Make much more sense her way! :)

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  4. I have the Press Here book and LOVE it! My Kinders thought it was magical!

    Cyndi
    Lacy's Letters

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    1. I thought it was magical too! I was so excited to share it with them because I knew they'd love it! They have read it over and over since then! :)

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