Animal Research Projects

This year I did an animal research project with my 2nd Grade students. 

I divided my students into groups and had them draw for animals to research. I provided my students with information from national geographic kids to learn more about their animals. Using a 2nd Grade friendly report layout, my students answered questions about their animals. 

Using their research, they drafted a report onto lined paper. 

I found nice animal templates and used them to add a fun flare to my bulletin board.  

My students published their animal reports on a "fill in the blank" report form.  Students were able to cut out their animal template and color them prior to adding glue to attach their report form to their animals. To show the connection to the Common Core standard, I type or neatly hand write the specific Common Core standard and what is says, so that viewers will understand what concept my students practiced.

SnowETRY Bulletin Board 2012

 In December I worked with my students on writing Snowman poetry. They were able to go through the steps in the writing process, and write a poem that had rhyming words. For the "publishing" step of the writing process, I allowed my students to write their final draft on a fun Snowman and add decorations to the background. It was fun to see the final result. I love to publish my students work on bulletin boards. To show the connection to the Common Core standard, I type or neatly hand write the specific Common Core standard and what is says, so that viewers will understand what concept my students practiced.

Leelou Blogs Free Design Templates

Hello World!!
I wanted to share a fun resource that helped me with the design of my blog. I wanted to have a creative layout, and I began researching free layouts. I was led to Leelou-blogs.com This blog has thousands of blog templates and graphic prints, created a few digital scrapbook kits. This blog contains Freebies and things that cost money. Here is a direct quote from the blog:

"Whether it’s your family journal, recipes, an upcoming wedding or a business you’re sharing, custom blogs are the way to go! There are over 175,000 blogs created every single day. Make yours stand out!!!If you’re looking for a free blog template, custom blog layout, logo design, invitations or even just some free printables…whatever you need, we’ve got it! All your graphical needs in handy one place. The best quality for the cheapest price around  :)"

One thing I love, is how the blog gives you either picture or text only instructions on how to add them to your blog settings properly. For more information visit the link below.

http://leelou-blogs.com/type/blog-header

Welcome to Classroom Creations!

Hello teacher's and future teacher's. My name is Mrs. Owens, and I have been teaching for 5 years.  In 2006 I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I would like to share with you my experience thus far:

2012-2013      2nd Grade Teacher (Public Charter School)- Tulsa, Oklahoma [Current]
2011-2012      4th Grade Teacher (Public School)- Tulsa, Oklahoma
2010-2011      2nd Grade/ 4th Teacher (Public Charter/ Private School)- Tulsa, Oklahoma
2008-2010      Break from teaching to pursue Master's Degree in Education Administration
2007-2008      5th Grade Teacher (Public School)- Kentwood, Michigan
2006-2007      5th Grade Teacher (Public Charter School)-Grand Rapids, Michigan

As I complete my 5th year of teaching, I realize that I have learned so much over the past 4 years. I have used resources coupled with my creativity, to organize myself in my classroom.  I think to myself... like would have been easier 4 years ago, if I knew then what I know now. The purpose of my blog is to expose you to the resources and materials that I have stumbled upon over the years, with hopes that it will empower you and inspire you to become the best teacher that you can be! Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Owens