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First Day Jitters Freebie

August 19, 2012

I know many of us read First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg with our students during the beginning of the year. If you aren’t familiar with it I won’t give away the ending, but let me tell you… it’s adorable! If you don’t already have it, you’ll want to grab it. Trust me. =)


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This year, I tried something new with the story and am sharing the ZAP! game cards I made for the story with you. They’re great for whole class games, partner games, and centers. I haven’t used centers a ton in third grade, but I’m mixing it up this year and plan to make all new centers for reading workshop. I’m starting by slowly introducing the activities in whole class minilessons and then pushing them out to my centers after students are familiar with them. 

You can grab your free set of cards in my store. Please take a second to leave feedback if you like them. I appreciate it hearing what you have to say and it motivates me to make more. =)

Not that anyone is already thinking about the end of the year, but these are the companion books you might want to buy to take advantage of the buy 3, get 1 free offer Amazon has in their 4-for-3 promotion. The Big Test is all about the class getting ready for their state test (I think we can all relate to that one!) and Last Day Blues shows the students preparing to say goodbye.




 


 

If you need a good recommendation for your fourth book, I recommend How to be Cool in the Third Grade by Betsy Duffey. It’s my first whole class read aloud just about every year. It not only has a good lesson, but it’s packed with lots of laughs too.



What are some of your favorite books for the first week of school?

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  1. Constance says: August 19, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to use this!!

    crhdouglas@gmail.com

  2. Mrs. Brown says: August 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Our first week was last week, so I'm heading into week two tomorrow. I read Recess Queen, Bad Case of Stripes, The Name Jar, & Rainbow Fish to my students. Week two is full of more read aloud to get my third graders thinking of how they can be positive citizens in our classroom 🙂
    Erin
    http://adventuresinthirdgrade-brown.blogspot.com/

  3. Mrs D says: August 20, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    thanks for sharing!

    Mrs.D Reading with Mrs. D

  4. Teacher and Life Long Learner says: August 20, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks for taking away a few of my "jitters" by sharing these! SMILES and stop by anytime! I look forward to seeing what else you do!

  5. Cassie says: August 20, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I like these. I might use them before my daughter goes to school!

  6. isewell says: August 20, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    This game looks great and I can't wait to use it! I play "Sparkle" with my students and now we can play "Zap!" Thank you very much!

  7. Amy Gregory says: August 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Great ideas, thank you! Your reading area and class organization info gave me some great ideas for fifth grade next week!

  8. Christi at Ms. Fultz's Corner says: August 21, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I'm so glad you all found them helpful! =)

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Lake Love // Even though our trip was cut short th Lake Love // Even though our trip was cut short this year, I’m thankful we made it to Marblehead. It’s my absolute favorite spot on Lake Erie. Just swipe to see that sailboat and sunlight on the water. Absolute peace.
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Joy // I shared this in stories, but it deserves a Joy // I shared this in stories, but it deserves a permanent place in my feed too. When do we lose this endless wonder and joy?? These kids are here for a good time all the time. 

They loved a night in a hotel to swim and play. It wasn’t a relaxing experience away with a spa like many of my trips pre-kids, but it was exactly what we needed.
Proof Of Mom // Took the kids to opening day at @k Proof Of Mom // Took the kids to opening day at @kentuckykingdom today. After moving back to Louisville last summer, it’s been fun exploring old places that are “new” to my kids. The new ownership seems to have big plans for the park. Carter is eager for the water rides to open. We’ll be back soon!

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