Butterfly Math

PLC Meeting

• It was interesting having a staff meeting where we mainly listen instead of a grade-level discussion time. Usually each grade discusses the same topic and then shares ideas. 
• One of the teachers could not make it, so some other teachers filled her in later. I decided to bring my notes from the meeting to help the other teacher talk about what was discussed. This ended up being helpful. 

Butterfly Math

• Here is my lesson reflection. I am really proud of the class's progress on this concept so far. I let the students know that this is one of my favorite math tricks. The anchor chart is on the class blog. 

Compliment Party

• We listed ideas today, we will vote tomorrow. I would love to have another pajama day. 

Baby Shower

• It was a nice staff get together. 
• I wish that I had known that this baby shower was going to happen, I would have gotten her a gift. I just bought the Danny and the Dinosaur Treasury (my favorite book from my childhood) for my friend's cousin's baby shower. I might give that copy to the teacher because her last week is this week and I can't make it to Spring's baby shower anyway. Then I'll just order another copy off of EBay to give to Spring. 
• Latina Culture: All kinds of food including empanadas, horchata, and spicier food such as buffalo chicken dip. 

Brain-Based Learning

• While looking for math homework ideas, I ran across this article. I was very happy to see that I am on my way towards this. I have been told a few times this semester that I have a calming effect. I am still looking at a few themes for my future classroom, but I am really drawn to blue and green items. I am interested in movement in the classroom, but I am so used to the old way of learning. It may take me a while to get used to incorporating music. For now, I use hand signals to incorporate students' bodies when I teach them something new. 
• My teacher hugs/high fives each student every morning and afternoon. I will continue this in my future classroom.