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Last month, I shared \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2017\/01\/black-history-month-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe bulletin board\u003C\/a\u003E my bestie \"let\" me do for Black History Month. If you missed it, here's what you need to know: I'm a SAHM who loves to create and my best friend is a teacher with one million other things to do, so I got to create \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2017\/01\/black-history-month-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETHIS\u003C\/a\u003E beaut for her February board! It was such a hit with teachers and student alike, that I decided for March I would follow the same format. Why reinvent the wheel, amiright?!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis month, we're switching gears and focusing on Genres. I chose this theme because it's applicable across grade levels so it can be appropriate for lots of kiddos in the hallway. Plus, it's a great topic to review before those \u003Cstrike\u003Edreaded\u003C\/strike\u003E ever-anticipated standardized tests roll around!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI present to you my What's That Genre? bulletin board!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p16sU7_TeLw\/WMI0fKAqGkI\/AAAAAAAAIw4\/tKfvSD_GQXkXHXMq_FJGaHR3GRMOUnLXwCLcB\/s1600\/17230154_719760034533_1076746937_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p16sU7_TeLw\/WMI0fKAqGkI\/AAAAAAAAIw4\/tKfvSD_GQXkXHXMq_FJGaHR3GRMOUnLXwCLcB\/s640\/17230154_719760034533_1076746937_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zV2-YzAByrY\/WMI0e6XLssI\/AAAAAAAAIww\/8CGZ9s9OvAsiFsQYD9FahWawFaUf4if5QCEw\/s1600\/17230037_719760079443_2075638272_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zV2-YzAByrY\/WMI0e6XLssI\/AAAAAAAAIww\/8CGZ9s9OvAsiFsQYD9FahWawFaUf4if5QCEw\/s640\/17230037_719760079443_2075638272_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2017\/01\/black-history-month-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elast months board\u003C\/a\u003E, this board has interactive flaps with a question on the outside and the answer on the inside. Half of the twenty flaps for this board have a title and description of a book. The students use both to decide which genre they think it fits in!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tKM4r8p0Ew\/WMI0epJvBAI\/AAAAAAAAIwo\/uK88B5fSG9QK8lTDyYqDyfEM5Q7shGCqwCEw\/s1600\/17229960_719760019563_1897410619_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tKM4r8p0Ew\/WMI0epJvBAI\/AAAAAAAAIwo\/uK88B5fSG9QK8lTDyYqDyfEM5Q7shGCqwCEw\/s640\/17229960_719760019563_1897410619_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VOQDQT8aTwE\/WMI0encRqxI\/AAAAAAAAIwg\/7upHRlY8EjMr1G9iKvAbzl0lHtIE5BPiQCEw\/s1600\/17200451_719760059483_813562359_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VOQDQT8aTwE\/WMI0encRqxI\/AAAAAAAAIwg\/7upHRlY8EjMr1G9iKvAbzl0lHtIE5BPiQCEw\/s640\/17200451_719760059483_813562359_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso like last month's board, I incorporated word scramble cards, where the students will use the scrambled letters\u0026nbsp;+ a description of the genre to determine the genre. These make up the other 10 cards.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe ten genres included are: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Nonfiction, Autobiography, Fantasy, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Fable, Realistic Fiction, and Mystery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u0mwzRXMPfM\/WMI0eahY4mI\/AAAAAAAAIwc\/Ts3UrLUxVIYHSj6b5_pzvHgVIvoh49a1QCEw\/s1600\/17200393_719760074453_959139349_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u0mwzRXMPfM\/WMI0eahY4mI\/AAAAAAAAIwc\/Ts3UrLUxVIYHSj6b5_pzvHgVIvoh49a1QCEw\/s640\/17200393_719760074453_959139349_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tRBjjv6_cwg\/WMI0fi9iRVI\/AAAAAAAAIxE\/GBwWMM6TdsMn0L0qX-kyIl1Djlsm1eGiwCEw\/s1600\/17268980_719760024553_985979522_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tRBjjv6_cwg\/WMI0fi9iRVI\/AAAAAAAAIxE\/GBwWMM6TdsMn0L0qX-kyIl1Djlsm1eGiwCEw\/s640\/17268980_719760024553_985979522_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003EFinally, of course, the set includes the extra little tid bits you'll need to bring the board together: The \"Name That Genre\" title letters, the \"Identifying Genres\" poster! I'm looking forward to seeing the kiddos interact with this one as much as they did with last month's!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dxCj3g8BMSA\/WMI0eZKAFmI\/AAAAAAAAIxM\/dTrqld3SzAEsd7_US3Xq3lvc4_V3PIZrACEw\/s1600\/17200077_719760009583_1695398868_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dxCj3g8BMSA\/WMI0eZKAFmI\/AAAAAAAAIxM\/dTrqld3SzAEsd7_US3Xq3lvc4_V3PIZrACEw\/s640\/17200077_719760009583_1695398868_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ETo follow my adventures in teaching at home, raising Kingdom kids, and balancing this crazy Mom Life, plus random journeys back into the school, make sure to follow me on Instagram and BlogLovin'! Use the teeny icons on the top left!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2276107259413100725\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/genres-interactive-bulletin-board.html#comment-form","title":"69 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/2276107259413100725"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/2276107259413100725"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/genres-interactive-bulletin-board.html","title":"Genres Interactive Bulletin Board"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Denise Hill "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07728137707367593224"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCmqPA9h0YFaZIm64CxGqCCR2od_xUl0sMVjeFx108ipxmPfyMY8i6o1uhU058qE0RnmXNFiddH6w6iVmW3nzu1WrAa5uYvoJ14UjI7OT67j54lkLA36h-82Vbv6nxt_c\/s220\/IMG_4340.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p16sU7_TeLw\/WMI0fKAqGkI\/AAAAAAAAIw4\/tKfvSD_GQXkXHXMq_FJGaHR3GRMOUnLXwCLcB\/s72-c\/17230154_719760034533_1076746937_o.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"69"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964431201985491308.post-4004854614744651461"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-08T14:37:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-08T22:52:29.710-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#Freebies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#GuestBlogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#K-2"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#LearningGames"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#SaintPatricksDay"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#TeachersPayTeachers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#TeacherStuff"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teacher"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Saint Patrick's Day Math from Tricia's Terrific Teaching Trinkets"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p1\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EYou know how the simplest ideas are sometimes the BEST?! I know. Sometimes I seriously need reminding that having a good time with my kiddos, and providing fun, engaging, and MEANINGFUL activities doesn't have to be a Pinterest-buster (that's a thing I just invented). THAT is why I'm so grateful for today's guest blogger, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/triciasterrificteachingtrinkets.blogspot.com\/\"\u003ETricia from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/triciasterrificteachingtrinkets.blogspot.com\/\"\u003ETricia's Terrific Teaching Trinkets\u003C\/a\u003E, who has already inspired some SUPER SIMPLE and fun \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003Eactivities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;in our home!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hundreds-Charts-For-A-Year-3051204\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sgU0xmb_32A\/WMBhP-2r2uI\/AAAAAAAAAA4\/wsfJugVZvc0NvMQ8tzdpq08xvPkhyUMjACLcB\/s640\/17194101_719559276853_1063665714_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hundreds-Charts-For-A-Year-3051204\"\u003E[I blew this hundreds chart up at BlockPosters.com, then printed \u0026amp; laminated at home].\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EToday Tricia's bringing you some Saint Patrick's Day math ideas for kids. As you can see, we've already implemented them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EWelcome, Tricia!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9BsQfBwu0NU\/WLxx9VVKPRI\/AAAAAAAAA5I\/PqQlc6dfUZIHnDiGWBO10L4W9KcHrNcWACEw\/s1600\/Slide1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"St Patrick Day Math Ideas and Freebies for Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9BsQfBwu0NU\/WLxx9VVKPRI\/AAAAAAAAA5I\/PqQlc6dfUZIHnDiGWBO10L4W9KcHrNcWACEw\/s640\/Slide1.jpg\" title=\"St Patrick Day Math Ideas and Freebies for Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"color: #38761d; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShamrocks, Leprechauns and Gold Glitter...\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eall celebratory symbols of March's greatest holiday!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch4 style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen I taught First and Second Grade, Mr. Leprechaun would visit our classroom leaving teeny tiny green glittered footprints everywhere, turning desks over and flipping anchor charts upside down in search of his gold. Many years, he also locked me in the closet only to be rescued by 26 giggling students. Oooo...the memories!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTop of the Morning! I'm Tricia, creator of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/triciasterrificteachingtrinkets.blogspot.com\/\"\u003ETricia's Terrific Teaching Trinkets\u003C\/a\u003E where Math is made easy, differentiated and engaging. I am thrilled to guest post today for Buck and Chuck on this glorious spring day.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p2\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p1\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESo how can we take the magic and excitement of St Patrick's Day and integrate it with math? Easy!\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452Apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELet's chat!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p2\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p1\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFirst repeat this manta after me.... \"Math can be fun and easy!\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p1\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"m_-2484163778604200452p1\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003EJust adding the smallest little spark or turning a math topic into a little game, can bring excitement and joy to a child's learning. \u0026nbsp;As I always say, when practice feels like play...it can be a win-win. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAs far as the \"easy\" part...so many people say, \"I'm not good at Math\" or \"I never understand Math.\" Ok ready for a little secret. \u0026nbsp; Come close... I was never a good student in Math...like Not...At...All! There were numerous nights spent at the kitchen table next to Daddy crying. \u0026nbsp;It was hard and I felt horrible! \u0026nbsp;And now...I am a math teacher. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESo here is why it works: I am able to scaffold and teach the lesson in parts. \u0026nbsp;Start easy and small and then when my students are \"getting it,\" I kick it up a notch with the numbers or the concept. \u0026nbsp;Plus I also have great empathy and understanding on my students. \u0026nbsp;We say tons of Math Mantras and songs in class so we are always working on building confidence and our best self at the same time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EToday I teach math to grades K-5. \u0026nbsp;Every Friday we celebrate \"Fun Friday.\" \u0026nbsp;In fact, that is how I greet my kiddos at the door on Friday. \u0026nbsp;\"Good Morning! \u0026nbsp;Happy Fun Friday\"... and they answer me back the same way... it's awesome to see them so excited coming into the classroom. \u0026nbsp;Whatever our lesson is for the day... fractions, ballpark estimates, tally marks, word problems... I add any little game I can to the lesson. \u0026nbsp;Get a problem correct (independently or with support)... awesome... you get two tries to bowl or throw a basketball in the trash basket. \u0026nbsp;The excitement that day is electrifying and the students can not wait to try a problem.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENow comes the spin of adding a holiday to our math fun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003ELook at what I picked up at The Dollar Tree for a total of $2.00!\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTAeJvynJHY\/WLx8hrY8ZBI\/AAAAAAAAA5g\/bRchBXol__cF8reKrwPs5hlcdF7MeCTpQCLcB\/s1600\/Slide2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"St Patricks Day Math Fun and Freebies\" border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTAeJvynJHY\/WLx8hrY8ZBI\/AAAAAAAAA5g\/bRchBXol__cF8reKrwPs5hlcdF7MeCTpQCLcB\/s640\/Slide2.jpg\" title=\"St Patricks Day Math Fun and Freebies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWith all the fabulous manipulatives at Target, Joanne's, Michael's, The Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby (to name a few) it is easy and cheap to pick up darling shamrock erasers and use them as counters or game pieces. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"color: #222222; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Counting-Mats-TeacherMom-2041213\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cC-EoBx1mR4\/WMBi3YSeL9I\/AAAAAAAAABA\/e4ewiA2-47IIBQKcCdK6u52O9bDUgvUjwCLcB\/s640\/17176152_719559271863_1951445260_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Counting-Mats-TeacherMom-2041213\"\u003EClick for Freebie Counting Mats!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003EI will use these adorable purchases to count by 5s and 10s as well as other things like addition word problems and asking kiddos to draw tally marks to match the picture of items I put out. \u0026nbsp;The uses really are endless and the kids are so excited about the holiday and the sparkle, our math time goes much faster.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI love creating math resources full of games, puzzles and color by number to help children practice their math skills independently. I created an addition color puzzle just for you below!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EClick on the image below to grab two cutie \u003Cspan id=\"goog_851247722\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/5ogrybq6d3vlduf\/St%20Pat%20Guest%20Blog%20Freebie%20PDF.pdf?dl=0\"\u003ELeprechaun Addition Math Fun Practice Sheets\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_851247723\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/5ogrybq6d3vlduf\/St%20Pat%20Guest%20Blog%20Freebie%20PDF.pdf?dl=0\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/5ogrybq6d3vlduf\/St%20Pat%20Guest%20Blog%20Freebie%20PDF.pdf?dl=0\" border=\"0\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1AQ3RTv5PGk\/WLxyb5QbEiI\/AAAAAAAAA5M\/vCtguaBJz2wh6cPQwF1p02XNLxCdK6cMwCLcB\/s640\/Slide1.jpg\" title=\"St Patricks Day Math Addition Freebies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAnd so there is...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: center;\"\u003Ea few fun ways to integrate St Patrick's Day and Math Fun at the same time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIt was wonderful getting a chance to share with you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENow it is your turn... How do you like to get kids excited about St Patrick's Day and learning?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETricia from Tricia's Terrific Teaching Trinkets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EI'd love to connect with you\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"m_-2484163778604200452s1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #222222; 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I redesigned and have been working hard to try new things -- with fabulous results!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\nI’m finally getting organized enough to branch out in the world of guest bloggers! I am so excited to offer spaces on my blog for YOU, my blogger buddies, to be a guest blogger over here at Buck \u0026amp; Chuck [formerly #TeacherMom]! I would be honored if you’d partner with me in this adventure!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYes, this is me in my robe. Don't judge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vJjelWBx0NA\/WK34WX4rsxI\/AAAAAAAAIc8\/IvHOtU57SY86oT_p7Iq5aXzaXSEe_eQowCLcB\/s1600\/Photo%2Bon%2B2-22-17%2Bat%2B3.42%2BPM%2B%25232.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vJjelWBx0NA\/WK34WX4rsxI\/AAAAAAAAIc8\/IvHOtU57SY86oT_p7Iq5aXzaXSEe_eQowCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2Bon%2B2-22-17%2Bat%2B3.42%2BPM%2B%25232.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\nMy plan is to host up to one blogger per week, each supporting a [semi-specific] theme. Here's what you need to know:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Upcoming Themes:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003ELife Cycles\u003C\/u\u003E: \u003Cstrike\u003EThursdays, March 23 \u0026amp; 30\u003C\/strike\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003EEaster\u003C\/u\u003E: Thursdays, \u003Cstrike\u003EApril 6 and 13\u003C\/strike\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003ESpring\u003C\/u\u003E: Thursdays, April 20 \u003Cstrike\u003Eand 27\u003C\/strike\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003ETravel\/Vacations\u003C\/u\u003E: Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003EMom Hacks for Maintaining Sanity\u003C\/u\u003E: May 26, June 1, and 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n- \u003Cu\u003EPatriotic\u003C\/u\u003E: June 15, 22, and 29\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPosts can be ANYTHING even loosely related to these topics (for instance, I would totally consider snakes related to St. Patrick's Day), as long as they meet the guidelines below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Guidelines:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EYour post must be appropriate for my audience, which is has recently transitioned to mostly moms of toddlers through Kindergarten.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EYou may use a recycled blog post, but you must be intentional about making sure content is up to date.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EYou must offer quality, useful content. ONE paid product link is permissible, but the content must be valuable without the product.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EGreat ideas and free products are always a hit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EPhotos must be high quality, clear, and attractive. Product covers are not acceptable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EThis FIRST image on your post should be an interesting, high quality photo – NOT a collage of photos, clipart, or a photo with digitally added text. This is for consistency with my sparkly new blog design.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EYou must complete \u0026amp; submit your post for review at least FOUR days before the publishing date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p2\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat’s in it for You?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EYou will, of course, link back to your own blog [or social media page] in the post.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EI will share your post across \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mrsbkhill\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy personal Pinterest boards\u003C\/a\u003E as well as many collaborative Pinterest boards over the course of a week or more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EI will share one or more [interesting, high quality, clear image only] from your blog post onto \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hashtagteachermom\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy Instagram feed\u003C\/a\u003E at least once. The more interesting images you provide, the more I’ll have to share! I am a part of Instagram Engagement groups that will help spread the goodness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003E\np.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}\np.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px}\nspan.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre}\n\u003C\/style\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003E\n-\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003EI will share your post on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HashtagTeacherMom\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy Facebook page\u003C\/a\u003E, boost the post for at least one day, and share to several Facebook groups.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you're interested in joining me at any time, please fill out the \u003Ca 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History Month Bulletin Board Giveaway! "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Happy First Day of Black History Month!! In celebration, today I'm bringing you the deets on my cutie cute new \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Black-History-Month-Trivia-Bulletin-Board-2991463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack History Month Trivia Bulletin Board\u003C\/a\u003E, AND I'm giving one away! WOO!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Black-History-Month-Trivia-Bulletin-Board-2991463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bPF8qwHjJas\/WJFSomhErrI\/AAAAAAAAIL0\/0fHrDEDbsDIWdtlAwEfd5m-g9jp1NT65gCLcB\/s640\/16409886_714808552343_1604563951_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you've been here before, you know that I'm not in the schools anymore. I'm rocking the SAHM life and so grateful for that opportunity. But sometimes I miss being in the schools! Lucky for me, my bestie still works at a local elementary school and she \"lets\" me do her bulletin boards for her! I say \"lets\" because I LOOOVE it and it's totally not her thing, plus she has all the - you know - TEACHING to do, so really it's a win for both of us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--kiNd9xGiz4\/WJFSoKBdTHI\/AAAAAAAAILo\/AH1y7zwwLHQosmEumSIOSJigJIoAcNtBgCEw\/s1600\/16388861_714808527393_694481857_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--kiNd9xGiz4\/WJFSoKBdTHI\/AAAAAAAAILo\/AH1y7zwwLHQosmEumSIOSJigJIoAcNtBgCEw\/s640\/16388861_714808527393_694481857_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEvery time I dig into our history of slavery and the Civil Rights movement, I'm awed and honored all over again. The things these people endured are INCREDIBLE. Did you know that at age SIXTEEN, Booker T. Washington walked over 500 miles to college? When he arrived, the understandably apprehensive headmaster asked him to sweep the floors. He did such an incredible job sweeping, mopping, dusting, and washing the walls (all several times), that she admitted him to the school and allowed him to work through college as a janitor. I do not know a single teenager with that much drive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GEGDpe4biaU\/WJFSqNIxIPI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/_986X2d7QLYQglQgjF9n9NAJ5uI_GDAfQCEw\/s1600\/16409966_714808557333_1574371588_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GEGDpe4biaU\/WJFSqNIxIPI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/_986X2d7QLYQglQgjF9n9NAJ5uI_GDAfQCEw\/s640\/16409966_714808557333_1574371588_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSo! I see it as a big responsibility and incredible privilege to share pieces of our history with our students! While \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Black-History-Month-Trivia-Bulletin-Board-2991463\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis board\u003C\/a\u003E is FAR from comprehensive, it is a perfect little peek at simple interesting bits of information that will hopefully pique the interest of our young minds!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI wanted to have a few different types of questions, so I decided on three approaches:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1. \u003Cb\u003E\"I Statements\"\u003C\/b\u003E in first person, describing an overall descriptive fact about each of my ten historical figures: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Thurgood Marshall, Harriett Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, and Jackie Robinson. In the packet, the question and answer cards are on the same page for simplicity's sake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4CyGbL82i8\/WJFSn8tg41I\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/pGyx40Cby2oFTNIZB6nhALqDFaJKum52ACEw\/s1600\/16409254_714808592263_1853841970_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4CyGbL82i8\/WJFSn8tg41I\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/pGyx40Cby2oFTNIZB6nhALqDFaJKum52ACEw\/s640\/16409254_714808592263_1853841970_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2. \u003Cb\u003EQuotes\u003C\/b\u003E from each individual. These quotes are actually pretty tricky, but some make a lot of sense once you think about them. They are great topics for discussion. Several really got me thinking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hk5nzN8G5mc\/WJFSpHGiiRI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/qrRoctGLbVYMLcFQelD0ctoxOgUz5d33gCEw\/s1600\/16409907_714808587273_1910112265_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hk5nzN8G5mc\/WJFSpHGiiRI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/qrRoctGLbVYMLcFQelD0ctoxOgUz5d33gCEw\/s640\/16409907_714808587273_1910112265_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFNn1Dqmnkg\/WJFSuYZlKhI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/T5xrkSEPBooOZmgtD3vxv2vHoElTLGs1gCEw\/s1600\/16466426_714808627193_1179604722_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFNn1Dqmnkg\/WJFSuYZlKhI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/T5xrkSEPBooOZmgtD3vxv2vHoElTLGs1gCEw\/s640\/16466426_714808627193_1179604722_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3. \u003Cb\u003EWord Scramble\u003C\/b\u003E. While unscrambling words is not necessarily specific to the individual historical figures of the board, I just couldn't continue to pass over these words during my reading without plugging them into this activity. The question cards have a scrambled word\u0026nbsp;+ the definition. The answer cards restate the definition and use it in context, specifically referring to one of our displayed historical figures. Fancy pants!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mGgcNFWQVNQ\/WJFStdYyVKI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/500b2ua35YEXOITJ47mkFcXKQ2sloDI-wCEw\/s1600\/16466105_714808582283_85510218_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mGgcNFWQVNQ\/WJFStdYyVKI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/500b2ua35YEXOITJ47mkFcXKQ2sloDI-wCEw\/s640\/16466105_714808582283_85510218_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvIYJCdaUyI\/WJFSw9ITr4I\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/1TEuRej0anAOesMRmMYeIHiSm8fQJyR5gCEw\/s1600\/16409233_714808577293_2041276944_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvIYJCdaUyI\/WJFSw9ITr4I\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/1TEuRej0anAOesMRmMYeIHiSm8fQJyR5gCEw\/s640\/16409233_714808577293_2041276944_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rqCZb6lCGAQ\/WJFStBMCGlI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/ZbEqCanBFp8etgcEM-X0wu_eZQqCwywmgCEw\/s1600\/16409376_714808647153_1068374397_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rqCZb6lCGAQ\/WJFStBMCGlI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/ZbEqCanBFp8etgcEM-X0wu_eZQqCwywmgCEw\/s640\/16409376_714808647153_1068374397_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, of course, the set includes the extra little tid bits you'll need to bring the board together: The title letters, the \"black history month trivia\" poster, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Store\/Melonheadz\/Category\/Historical-figures-124579\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelonheadz\u003C\/a\u003E \"headshots\" of each historical figure!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vp35jPTCECM\/WJFSrlYafgI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/qSJS8Bo2cNERLXOBX-Ik1nnkwrmSWQ6pgCEw\/s1600\/16443845_714808602243_1273170778_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vp35jPTCECM\/WJFSrlYafgI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/qSJS8Bo2cNERLXOBX-Ik1nnkwrmSWQ6pgCEw\/s640\/16443845_714808602243_1273170778_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPNZCTQt_50\/WJFSupIS1HI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/mkP34rdTcVYnj5ghXAtkkaADuZe9QKiHgCEw\/s1600\/16466738_714808597253_974896981_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPNZCTQt_50\/WJFSupIS1HI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/mkP34rdTcVYnj5ghXAtkkaADuZe9QKiHgCEw\/s640\/16466738_714808597253_974896981_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4CyGbL82i8\/WJFSn8tg41I\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/pGyx40Cby2oFTNIZB6nhALqDFaJKum52ACEw\/s1600\/16409254_714808592263_1853841970_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4CyGbL82i8\/WJFSn8tg41I\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/pGyx40Cby2oFTNIZB6nhALqDFaJKum52ACEw\/s640\/16409254_714808592263_1853841970_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat do you think? Are you ready to win your own?? Simply enter the Rafflecopter below as many times as you'd like. The winner will be announced Saturday!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca class=\"rcptr\" data-raflid=\"30177e3711\" data-template=\"\" data-theme=\"classic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/30177e3711\/\" id=\"rcwidget_bikndbbb\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cscript src=\"https:\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCheck out more great ideas for Black History Month with my friends below! Feel free to link up your blog post and\/or giveaway. 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"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Denise Hill "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07728137707367593224"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCmqPA9h0YFaZIm64CxGqCCR2od_xUl0sMVjeFx108ipxmPfyMY8i6o1uhU058qE0RnmXNFiddH6w6iVmW3nzu1WrAa5uYvoJ14UjI7OT67j54lkLA36h-82Vbv6nxt_c\/s220\/IMG_4340.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bPF8qwHjJas\/WJFSomhErrI\/AAAAAAAAIL0\/0fHrDEDbsDIWdtlAwEfd5m-g9jp1NT65gCLcB\/s72-c\/16409886_714808552343_1604563951_o.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964431201985491308.post-2429241958018930789"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-15T18:42:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-15T19:02:34.394-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#BooksWeLove"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#FollowerFreebie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#Homeschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#MomInTraining"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#PK"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#teachermom"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#TotSchool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teacher"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zoo Tot School"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nFor the last couple of months, we've been on a break from Tot Schooling, but we are VERY excited to get back in the swing! I like that using Tot School themes adds variety \u0026amp; creativity to our day to day activities, and also is an effective way to strengthen Beckett's vocabulary.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O_hjynezNh4\/V4k-y5vOkhI\/AAAAAAAAGtQ\/GtrkCEA6qkYSu8vhV2gB46x0etA1VG4wQCLcB\/s1600\/Zoo%2BTot%2Bschool%2521.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O_hjynezNh4\/V4k-y5vOkhI\/AAAAAAAAGtQ\/GtrkCEA6qkYSu8vhV2gB46x0etA1VG4wQCLcB\/s400\/Zoo%2BTot%2Bschool%2521.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThis week, we chose our theme based on our summer schedule! Since we were headed to the zoo, we filled the week before with zoo themed activities. The goal this week was to have activities with MINIMAL prep work, and lots of hands on fun!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBooks\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAs usual, I started by digging out all of our appropriately themed books. Of course I also took the opportunity to grab a few new ones too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DafItfqPhrc\/V4lAM7hw_8I\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/ENv-rQRHCvwkvJmev69aSeV1B-jPj7C-gCEw\/s1600\/13714399_688403418443_1225561430_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DafItfqPhrc\/V4lAM7hw_8I\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/ENv-rQRHCvwkvJmev69aSeV1B-jPj7C-gCEw\/s640\/13714399_688403418443_1225561430_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBelow is a hyperlinked list of our favorites, all available in board book if that's important to you (like it is to us!). Just click!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dear-Zoo-Lift---Flap-Book\/dp\/141694737X\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=books\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617277\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=at+the+zoo\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=2fce9ab410d354f1fc16c68feec6f8d3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=141694737X\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"195\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=141694737X\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bright-Baby-Touch-Feel-Zoo\/dp\/0312498578\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=books\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617350\u0026amp;sr=1-3\u0026amp;keywords=at+the+zoo\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=b998e487f044707f97d403edf27d3f89\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=0312498578\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"160\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Biscuit-Visits-Petting-Capucilli-2009-04-21\/dp\/B019NDMM46\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617414\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=biscuit+visits+the+petting+zoo\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=e20cfe570614c4503f7d34eb4e9005f9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=B019NDMM46\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=B019NDMM46\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Giraffes-Cant-Dance-Giles-Andreae\/dp\/0545392551\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617478\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=giraffes+can%27t+dance+board+book\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=dd70ac6899f24c8dc9173c3b65211445\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=0545392551\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"156\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peek---Zoo-Nina-Laden\/dp\/1452111758\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617532\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=peek+a+zoo\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=973baa3cb9fc0d952685168ae0500d33\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1452111758\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=1452111758\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=0805080783\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Panda-Bear-What-Board-Book\/dp\/0805080783\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1468617562\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=panda+bear+panda+bear+what+do+you+see\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\u0026amp;linkId=543497672daff03d188ebd9fc8bfe0d3\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=0805080783\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=hasht0e-20\" width=\"137\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003EPut Me in the Zoo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI found this activity on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/189995678009022804\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E, of course. After reading \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29IIN7c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPut Me in the Zoo\u003C\/a\u003E together, I sketched out this cute guy on yellow construction paper and gave Beckett (2 and a half) some Q-Tips and paint. He's SUPPOSED to be doing polka dots, but of course he got tired of that nonsense after a few minutes. This was Charlie Grace's first time at the table and she was so thrilled!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter we finished our picture, I wrote the first part of the title across the top and Beckett finished by writing out \"Zoo.\" He's just started understanding that letters strung together equal words, and he's getting a big kick out of being able to write them down!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--tmawpBPZ6Q\/V4larB9zIII\/AAAAAAAAGvU\/lvG76jagVwgPCoAmeDKukhM62PI2WiSdgCLcB\/s1600\/13699526_688420254703_2039246343_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--tmawpBPZ6Q\/V4larB9zIII\/AAAAAAAAGvU\/lvG76jagVwgPCoAmeDKukhM62PI2WiSdgCLcB\/s640\/13699526_688420254703_2039246343_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ckl-y6QbD-Q\/V4laq9LeY2I\/AAAAAAAAGvQ\/Of7p-54dGoosDLuvaUtLcOhVNUn_Ic8SgCLcB\/s1600\/13718185_688420249713_1818131707_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ckl-y6QbD-Q\/V4laq9LeY2I\/AAAAAAAAGvQ\/Of7p-54dGoosDLuvaUtLcOhVNUn_Ic8SgCLcB\/s640\/13718185_688420249713_1818131707_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlay Doh\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWe have \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29IupMa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis\u003C\/a\u003E really neat Play Doh set. It comes with awesome little rollers that allow you to imprint animal prints into your play-doh. How fun! Beckett was completely entertained, which is funny because we play with play-doh A LOT. Does it ever get old, though? While we played, we talked about what colors would be most appropriate, we examined the prints on our animal creations, and talked about the animal names of the play-doh shapes we made. We also used play doh to imprint some of our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29KnlSo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanimals\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; make little molds! During this time, Charlie mostly just got in the way until I enticed her to play with our play doh bin. Can we call that a sensory activity!? You can find this play doh set by clicking \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29IupMa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ykTjViEnCw8\/V4lALyUxPMI\/AAAAAAAAGt4\/y8PcrcgTU6oQo4hI20IpFvWQLVsYmv9BQCLcB\/s1600\/13705295_688403438403_739305704_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ykTjViEnCw8\/V4lALyUxPMI\/AAAAAAAAGt4\/y8PcrcgTU6oQo4hI20IpFvWQLVsYmv9BQCLcB\/s640\/13705295_688403438403_739305704_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GawgYdXrNSA\/V4lAMCB-YFI\/AAAAAAAAGuE\/Da8k3CT9OP8rM_uAHLTlf8HqZFtoRGLKQCLcB\/s1600\/13706334_688403458363_1806175335_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GawgYdXrNSA\/V4lAMCB-YFI\/AAAAAAAAGuE\/Da8k3CT9OP8rM_uAHLTlf8HqZFtoRGLKQCLcB\/s640\/13706334_688403458363_1806175335_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESticker Fun\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29B9aRr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStickers\u003C\/a\u003E are great for fine motor practice, plus provide another opportunity for chatting about your animal friends. In this activity, we also got to incorporate conversation about the word ZOO and its letters! Charlie (10 months) made the bottom masterpiece. We found our zoo stickers at Walmart, but you can also find a great variety on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29B9aRr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXS3Zia8uEs\/V4lEkAO0RoI\/AAAAAAAAGu8\/1zhsun3pDTULy2j4sHnwJK9RD1nOiFofQCLcB\/s1600\/13705245_688408358543_131309670_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXS3Zia8uEs\/V4lEkAO0RoI\/AAAAAAAAGu8\/1zhsun3pDTULy2j4sHnwJK9RD1nOiFofQCLcB\/s640\/13705245_688408358543_131309670_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003ECounting Cards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhen we started Tot School, I created these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Counting-Mats-TeacherMom-2041213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efreebie counting cards\u003C\/a\u003E. Nearly a year later, Beckett still enjoys counting items into the boxes. Of course, we counted our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29P7Adl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanimal figurines\u003C\/a\u003E. I got our animals at Walmart, but you can find similar ones \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29P7Adl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhile we're playing, we stomp our animals around, make up sounds, and compare their sizes. Charlie uses this time to destroy everything we try to do. :)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HSuGnEE55E\/V4lAM2qSFkI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/yfWTtLdDU-sA6st5viXb1hVF_f7SE4kZQCEw\/s1600\/13714506_688403463353_1129166672_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HSuGnEE55E\/V4lAM2qSFkI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/yfWTtLdDU-sA6st5viXb1hVF_f7SE4kZQCEw\/s640\/13714506_688403463353_1129166672_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBuild a Zoo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWe LOVE our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29X8kPR\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug blocks\u003C\/a\u003E! This cute idea actually came from Buck \u0026amp; Chuck's Grandma. I was out of town for work and randomly received this picture! Grandma knew we were in the middle of a zoo theme, and so got creative with our blocks and animal figurines. Such a cute activity, inspiring imagination and practicing sorting skills all at the same time. Go, Grandma!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uULWlZI5M7Y\/V4lANL28hOI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/Sv4w4jYfs6oHg-mN2cYgwTp63l2fkAzFwCEw\/s1600\/13735433_688403363553_1378383122_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uULWlZI5M7Y\/V4lANL28hOI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/Sv4w4jYfs6oHg-mN2cYgwTp63l2fkAzFwCEw\/s640\/13735433_688403363553_1378383122_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI'm Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you heard the song, \"I'm Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor\" by Shel Silverstein? TOO CUTE. Grandma brought a CD and this cute little DIY snake from her own preschool days and we were all completely entertained. Plus it practices body parts. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ael1bBi_8-s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHere's a really cute version\u003C\/a\u003E using stuffed snakes, which are probably easier to come by than our version!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EOK7kGgInV4\/V4lAMttrjBI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/UCWqEFbMVocZz8sJaVzQBWtvCLOiWlfmwCEw\/s1600\/13714303_688403478323_1058206432_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EOK7kGgInV4\/V4lAMttrjBI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/UCWqEFbMVocZz8sJaVzQBWtvCLOiWlfmwCEw\/s640\/13714303_688403478323_1058206432_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JO4bRd7MARE\/V4lALQhKwpI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/Ut1uLfh7KvU_ti5Mfbzv9FanAzMsGHEAgCEw\/s1600\/13689593_688403473333_1460980008_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JO4bRd7MARE\/V4lALQhKwpI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/Ut1uLfh7KvU_ti5Mfbzv9FanAzMsGHEAgCEw\/s640\/13689593_688403473333_1460980008_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZoo Parade\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;\"\u003EBecause washi is useful for so many fun things, I decided to pull out a roll and create a \"track\" for our Zoo Parade! Becket got a total kick out of watching me tape these letters. We had worked on how to spell, \"zoo\" so he narrated the letters while I taped away. Then w\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;\"\u003Ee had fun making animal noises and marching them in this fun \"zoo\" pattern. Charlie played the role of King Kong for this one, coming through and scattering our animals all over the place. Ha. I guess it adds adventure. ;)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7-tqhcqVkME\/V4lAMS19zlI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/-7cfFEuRHfMUcMZA9HpnXvTgbdbEbKWagCEw\/s1600\/13713437_688403493293_98493107_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7-tqhcqVkME\/V4lAMS19zlI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/-7cfFEuRHfMUcMZA9HpnXvTgbdbEbKWagCEw\/s640\/13713437_688403493293_98493107_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tFIEYXI9Iyo\/V4lALv0jL2I\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/W7RIVwKiyG0ThQRRY2Y805TRxS5LwgYKgCEw\/s1600\/13695096_688403503273_1924717458_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tFIEYXI9Iyo\/V4lALv0jL2I\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/W7RIVwKiyG0ThQRRY2Y805TRxS5LwgYKgCEw\/s640\/13695096_688403503273_1924717458_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcutANBdMk8\/V4lAMwYV2uI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/HISaIV13FSgSVYfvzLJHJaur6ZuKhd2BACEw\/s1600\/13714404_688403508263_1290171718_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcutANBdMk8\/V4lAMwYV2uI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/HISaIV13FSgSVYfvzLJHJaur6ZuKhd2BACEw\/s640\/13714404_688403508263_1290171718_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1-j6W2TOzEg\/V4ljrWEK9CI\/AAAAAAAAGvw\/Md1VEjRnYhUbv6-VK76D3lC4L8PLnC7xACLcB\/s1600\/13682356_688423992213_741780982_o.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1-j6W2TOzEg\/V4ljrWEK9CI\/AAAAAAAAGvw\/Md1VEjRnYhUbv6-VK76D3lC4L8PLnC7xACLcB\/s640\/13682356_688423992213_741780982_o.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZoo Trip \u0026amp; Scavenger Hunt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\nWe finished out our week at the Knoxville Zoo with friends and family. Most of the time we just enjoyed the animals (and Knoxville's awesome splash pad!), but we also made sure to pull out this adorable (and FREE!)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Zoo-Scavenger-Hunt-FREEBIE-2551484\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EScavenger Hunt\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.adabofgluewilldo.com\/zoo-scavenger-hunt-freebie\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA Dab of Glue will Do\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeckett did great with this activity! He was able to identify most of the animals in the zoo on his own, then did a great job finding them on his scavenger hunt page and marking them off. This was the first time we tried something list this but we will definitely do it again! (I'm thinking nature walk during our camping unit it September!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ij5O8Vha_70\/V4ldpwaYb2I\/AAAAAAAAGvg\/uHyYUVHVDNkqwGOD2DAT3ShjY69Yg4hfwCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_0768.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ij5O8Vha_70\/V4ldpwaYb2I\/AAAAAAAAGvg\/uHyYUVHVDNkqwGOD2DAT3ShjY69Yg4hfwCLcB\/s640\/IMG_0768.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBMmIg5iEs8\/V4lAMi--PRI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/REYzZAmM67Ike_pvzCZJt4eJtbmFM7YZQCEw\/s1600\/13713466_688176847493_1488875459_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBMmIg5iEs8\/V4lAMi--PRI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/REYzZAmM67Ike_pvzCZJt4eJtbmFM7YZQCEw\/s640\/13713466_688176847493_1488875459_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd that's a wrap! I hope you got a few new ideas for a Zoo Unit with your littles! I'd love to hear what you come up with. Please comment below!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo see other ideas for a Zoo Themed Tot School or Pre-K unit, visit my Pinterest Board!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" data-pin-scale-height=\"240\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mrsbkhill\/totschool-zoo\/\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2429241958018930789\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/zoo-tot-school.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/2429241958018930789"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/2429241958018930789"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/zoo-tot-school.html","title":"Zoo Tot School"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Denise Hill "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07728137707367593224"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCmqPA9h0YFaZIm64CxGqCCR2od_xUl0sMVjeFx108ipxmPfyMY8i6o1uhU058qE0RnmXNFiddH6w6iVmW3nzu1WrAa5uYvoJ14UjI7OT67j54lkLA36h-82Vbv6nxt_c\/s220\/IMG_4340.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O_hjynezNh4\/V4k-y5vOkhI\/AAAAAAAAGtQ\/GtrkCEA6qkYSu8vhV2gB46x0etA1VG4wQCLcB\/s72-c\/Zoo%2BTot%2Bschool%2521.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964431201985491308.post-1615851988343291104"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-03T06:00:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-03T06:00:05.488-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#Fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#Homeschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#LearningGames"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"#PK"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mommy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teacher"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Fun Ways We're Counting with Cards"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Flash cards can be totally boring. But they don't have to be! While some teachers are very anti-flash cards, I happen to think they're a cheap and easy way to provide consistent but versatile practice with your kiddos! We LOVE flash cards in our house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOctober was a very busy month for us, so we've decided to carry on our Fall theme into November. Right now, Beckett is OBSESSED with counting. He counts everything he sees. So right now, he's loving his number activities. Here are five fun activities we're doing with flash cards!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cRA-_6Ol3fc\/Vje7YzK1JUI\/AAAAAAAAGHE\/NrS22ieHyiw\/s1600\/Untitled.tiff\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cRA-_6Ol3fc\/Vje7YzK1JUI\/AAAAAAAAGHE\/NrS22ieHyiw\/s400\/Untitled.tiff\" width=\"397\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPut them in Order\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOk. This may seem basic but I challenge you to make it fun! With Beckett, I start off the first three numbers in a line, and scatter the rest around the room. We count them in all the fun ways we can (he likes to walk on them), then we have a big exciting hunt to find the next number. When we find it, we dance and celebrate and put it in order. Really, it's not hard to entertain an [almost] two year old.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fat-Turkey-Number-Counting-Cards-2183345\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cXBRSuTZ6WI\/Vjezz5N2FKI\/AAAAAAAAGGc\/mO1VIM82wdQ\/s640\/Counting%2BActivities%2B3.png\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGroup Objects\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have several sets of cutie manipulatives (toys) that support our current vocabulary \u0026amp; we use for various activities. \u0026nbsp;For this, I simply grouped some of them together. Then Beckett \u0026amp; I counted them and looked for the card to match.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fall-Themed-Number-Cards-2118450\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8tYoPZxH4A\/Vjezzic4v9I\/AAAAAAAAGGs\/OROcPkYTx44\/s640\/Counting%2BActivities%2B1.png\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFine Motor Counting\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI grabbed these fun eyeballs from Walmart the other day. Beckett thinks they're hilarious! We used them to count onto the number cards. These are also great for fine motor skills. They're super small \u0026amp; exersice that pincher grasp, plus are hecka hard to pick up off the hard wood floor!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fall-Themed-Number-Cards-2118450\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yx4OwAsbAv0\/Vjez0Smo0AI\/AAAAAAAAGGo\/HnwOaIbSzXo\/s640\/Counting%2BActivities%2B4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EClothes Pins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is my new favorite activity. Beckett is intrigued by the clothes pins but can't manage them quite yet. This will be a simple \u0026amp; fun way to exercise those little hands. We simply counted out the number of clothes pins that matched the card I chose, then clipped them to the card.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fat-Turkey-Number-Counting-Cards-2183345\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYSMIWOOgog\/Vjez1QjWQPI\/AAAAAAAAGG4\/YSeSycsVRv8\/s640\/Counting%2BActivities%2B5.png\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EEat Em!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOk.. so Beckett actually came up with this because he's way more creative than I am. His spiders started eating the numbers and I just went along with it. \"He's eating a FOUR?! No way!! Can he eat the... SEVEN?! Nom Nom Nom!!\" He was so. entertained.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fall-Themed-Number-Cards-2118450\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oIH7Kdk_6-M\/Vjezza9VTFI\/AAAAAAAAGGk\/CnOYXYcOwjw\/s640\/Counting%2BActivities%2B2.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd that's all! Simple, quick, \u0026amp; entertaining! If you like these cards, you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fall-Themed-Number-Cards-2118450\"\u003Egrab the apple ones by clicking here\u003C\/a\u003E or my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Fat-Turkey-Number-Counting-Cards-2183345\"\u003Ebrand new turkey ones by clicking here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat activities are your Tots loving? I'd love to hear about them! Comment here or message me directly with any questions or comments!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1615851988343291104\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/5-fun-ways-were-counting-with-cards.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/1615851988343291104"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3964431201985491308\/posts\/default\/1615851988343291104"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/hashtagteachermom.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/5-fun-ways-were-counting-with-cards.html","title":"5 Fun Ways We're Counting with Cards"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Denise Hill "},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07728137707367593224"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCmqPA9h0YFaZIm64CxGqCCR2od_xUl0sMVjeFx108ipxmPfyMY8i6o1uhU058qE0RnmXNFiddH6w6iVmW3nzu1WrAa5uYvoJ14UjI7OT67j54lkLA36h-82Vbv6nxt_c\/s220\/IMG_4340.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cRA-_6Ol3fc\/Vje7YzK1JUI\/AAAAAAAAGHE\/NrS22ieHyiw\/s72-c\/Untitled.tiff","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}}]}});