Thursday, March 24, 2011

Math Message and Peter's Suitcase

Thank you to those of you who shared their morning message ideas. My kids are becoming familiar with our new routine in the mornings and it's going great. I had mentioned before that I wanted to start doing something similar for math. I was a copycat again and used Deanna Jump's title "Think Math". Love that title! We did a money story problem today and I have this one ready for tomorrow. We've been doing problems like this for awhile now, so I don't think my kids will have a problem coming up with the correct answer. I hope not anyways!
We also made suitcases to go along with our reading story this week, which was Peter's Chair. In the story, Peter decides to run away from home because of his new baby sister. He takes with him his toy alligator, a baby picture of himself, and his chair. We did a writing activity that named the things we would have taken if we were Peter. Afterwards, we decided if our choices were smart ones. We learned that taking a playstation, DS, and Wii wasn't all that wise! :) Some of my sweet kids wrote that they would have taken a book....I love that they are developing a love of reading! :) :) 

21 comments:

  1. I love the suitcase. Did you create that or buy it somewhere? If you made it would you be willing to share?

    Ms. M
    www.msk1ell.blogspot.com

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  2. I sure will! It's on my school computer, so I will try and remember to upload it tomorrow :)

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  3. If you could send them my way I would love it too!

    THANKS!

    MWeilbacher@marissa40.org

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  4. I love the suitcases!! If you could please send them my way! Ashleygangloff@gmail.com!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. We are reading peters chair next week! Do you mind sending them to me

    jenna.perry@dpsnc.net

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  6. I would love to have the suitcase too1!!!! What a neat idea. It's one of my favs. My email is
    cin@usd294.org. Thanks so much. Love your blog.

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  7. I LOVE the suitcases!! If you would post them when you have a chance would be WONDERFUL!! thanks so much! love your blog!

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  8. Love the suitcase idea. If you are sharing can I get a copy also.
    Donnasamp@aol.com

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  9. I love the suitcase idea. We are reading this story next week. If you are willing to share would love a copy also.
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

    Donnasamp@aol.com

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  10. I love the suitcases and writing also! We are reading Ezra Jack Keats books next week and this would be perfect! Thanks for posting.

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  11. Oh my goodness, just love the suitcases!! Would you PLEASE share the pattern on your blog? Thank you! It's halftime...go CATS!

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  12. Just got here! I love the suitcase...looks like the kids assemble them? Could I please have a copy as well?

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  13. We are reading Peter's Chair next week and I love your suitcase. Could i get a copy of it please.
    fiela@tulsaschools.org

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  14. We are reading Peter's Chair next week would there be anyway I could get a copy of your suitcase. It is very cute. My email : Fieldla@tulsaschools.org
    Thank you, Mrs. Fields

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  15. We are planning to read Peter's Chair next week. Could I please get a copy of your cute suitcase? spennington@lenoir.k12.nc.us

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  16. Hello! I'm not sure if you still check these older post but if you happen to still have a copy of the suitcase I would LOVE to have it. Thank you so much. henslee2@gcsnc.com

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  17. May I have a copy of the suitcase also? Great idea and thank you for sharing!
    lesliebrackman@windstream.net

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  18. I am reading Peter's Chair next week and I would LOVE a copt of your suitcase pattern if you still have it! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful resources.
    peskcropper@yahoo.com

    Thank you!!

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  19. I love the suitcase idea. We are reading this story next week. If you are willing to share would love a copy also. klimash@frankfordschool.org

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  20. Love your suitcase idea. If you are willing to share would you send a copy to me? soea_meade@tccsa.net Thanks so much. I love following your blog

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  21. I would a copy of the suitcase we are doing a author study next week. Thank you so much! mgreene03@hotmail.com

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