Teacher Week 2014- Who am I?

I am so excited to be linking up with Blog Hoppin and Stephanie at Falling Into First for Teacher week and Meet the Teacher posts. This week, the schedule for posts for teacher week on Blog Hoppin is:

So here I go with today's: Who am I?

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My name is Cindy Price and I have been a teacher for 20 years. This is my 21st year. I spent 20 years in Kindergarten and I have been moved to First Grade this school year. I keep saying to myself: Change is good! Positive attitude will make it good!!

I was born and raised in Massachusetts and my heart is still there. I miss my hometown and state! I am now living in Delaware! 

My Family

I am a single mom to a wonderful little girl who is in first grade this year! I love being a mom and I adore her!

We took an amazing little trip this summer! Last week, we spent a couple days at the Nickelodeon Resort in Orlando. Here are a few pictures from our trip!

My Favorite Things

Here are a few of my favorite things!!

The White House

I entered a contest that I found on the Penniless Teacher. It was a contest to be chosen to attend the White House Teacher Appreciation Social. I entered it, writing my essays, not thinking I had a chance and guess what!! I did! I was one of 21 teachers from around the country chosen to sit down with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. Jill Biden! Here are some pics:

IF YOU WEREN'T A TEACHER, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?

I would love to be a forensic scientist! I love to watch all of the crime shows!

THREE LITTLE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU.

Creative, Nurturing, Loyal

FINISH THE SENTENCE, "________,  SAID NO TEACHER EVER!!"

I love to do paperwork instead of teach my students said no teacher ever!

IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY AND YOU CAN INVITE ANYONE {DEAD OR ALIVE} TO THE PARTY. WHO ARE YOU INVITING?

I would love to have Robin Williams (My absolute favorite, I grew up with Mork from Ork!!!), Tom Brady, Dustin Pedroia and Meg Ryan!

IF SOMEONE WROTE A BOOK ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TITLE?

A Gatoriffic Life: Successful not Gator Bait!

YOU GET TO PICK ONE SUPERPOWER. WHAT IS IT?

The power to be able to clone myself and be in more then one place at one time or the ability to be fast enough to be in more then one place at one time.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

Everyone makes mistakes, that's why pencils have erasers!

IF YOU HAD TO SING ONE SONG ON AMERICAN IDOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? 

OOOH, this is a hard one because if you heard me sing in the shower you would say none!!! But if I had to sing one song it would be Wild One by Faith Hill!

ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT OWL?

I am both at times but more of a morning person lately!

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCE THAT YOU'VE CREATED IN YOUR TPT SHOP?

My Mustache Binder is one of my favorites!

This is a take home binder set. It includes transportation sheets, absence forms, reading log, and section sheets (menus, newsletter, etc)

SHARE SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU!

I was a Disney Teacheriffic award winner in 2000!

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Guidelines for effective Guided Math Conferences

I have to tell you that I absolutely love the whole Guided Math process! I am so glad that I have participated in these book studies. Brenda of Primary Inspired is the ring leader of this Guided Math Conferences Book Study! Thank you, Brenda!!

I am lucky to be hosting this chapter of the book with Teach A Roo! 

The name of the chapter, the final chapter of this amazing book, is Guidelines for Effective Guided Math Conferences. 

This is such an informative chapter. There are so many things we need to consider in order to make our conferences effective. 

Guided Math Conferences provide us with such vital information about the mathematical abilities and thinking of our students. The students must feel comfortable and understand the process. They should know what to expect. 

In order to make them feel comfortable, teachers should:

• have the conference where the student is working. This avoids the being called on or being in the teacher's domain.
• sit side by side with the student
• speak softly to the student. You are sitting close to them, there is no need to speak loudly or in an intimidating tone.
• ask the student to explain their work
• respond to the mathematical ideas that the students bring up

Another important guideline is to listen to the students. Listening is very important and it is more then just hearing what they are saying. It is important to show the student you are truly interested in what they are saying, pay close attention to them during conferences, let them finish before interjecting, respond to them in a respectful manner, do not focus on correcting their thinking instead focus on what they are thinking and make sure you give them verbal feedback.

One more thing, celebrate!! Make a big deal about their accomplishments!!

I can not wait until I can incorporate this into my classroom! I know my children will become successful mathematicians with Guided Math!

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August Currently!

I am linking up again this month with Oh Boy 4th Grade for her monthly currently! 

Here is my August Currently!

I am currently:

Listening: I am sitting here listening to the movie, The Perfect Nanny on Lifetime Movie Network while I work on my computer!

Loving: my new mustache themed where we are sign for my classroom door that I made today for the #create2educate contest sponsored by Michaels.

Thinking: I really am not in the mood to spend three days next week (all day) in Science Training!

Wanting: something sweet but since I am dieting I have nothing to satisfy my craving in the house. Thank Goodness!

Needing: to get stuff ready for the first day of school and finish my room up!

My first day and kids first day: My first day is August 18 and the kids first day is August 25.

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