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April 20, 2014

Anchor Charts Galore

Taking on the new roles of 1st Grade Teacher (Alison) and 2nd Grade Teacher (Karen) has been an adventure! We have both taught kinder our whole teaching career prior to this change.  We are so excited about how much we have grown as teachers in many ways.


One of those is making "Anchor Charts" that are meaningful and impact our children's learning to the fullest!  Each one is created with the children by the use of Velcro!  We LOVE Velcro!

Here is our line of "Anchor Charts" in a variety of different subject areas!  We are SO excited about how well they work in the classroom and about how well they are selling!  There are more to come soon!
Thank you so much for your support!!!

Our best seller is:  Properties of Matter (which some have purchased to use in both language arts & science)
Many of the others are climbing the best seller list, too!

Here Are the Variety of Anchor Charts We Offer:

Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Readers use Features of N
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Readers use Features of Non-Fiction Texts to Help them...


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Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "What can I write about?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is “What can I write about?". The idea is to make it wi...



                            
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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Fiction vs. Non-Fiction"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Fiction vs. Non-Fiction". The idea is to make it with...


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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart & Student Bookmarks - "Good
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Good Readers Ask Questions". The idea is to make it w...


Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "Writing Leads to catch th
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Writing Leads to catch your reader's eyes". The idea ...


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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Making Predictions"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Making Predictions". The idea is to make it with your...



Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "What gets a capital letter?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is “What gets a capital letter?". The idea is to make i...


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Reading Workshop Anchor Charts - "Mr. Schema" and "Mrs. Schema"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Mr. Schema and Mrs. Schema". The idea is to make it w...


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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Partner Reading"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Partner Reading". The idea is to make it with your st...


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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "What do Good Readers Do?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "What Do Good Readers Do?". The idea is to make it wit...


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Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "What do good Writers do?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is “What do good Writers do?". The idea is to make it w...

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Anchor Chart: Telling Time
What's included: Title Pictures for the side of the title Cards for:analog & digital with clocks to match Cards for: AM & PM with picture...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Ways Readers Read"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Ways Readers Read". The idea is to make it with your ...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "We are Super Readers" usi
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "We are Super Readers". The idea is to make it with yo...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "How do I choose a Just Ri
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "How do I choose a Just Right Book?". The idea is to m...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "How to be a Super Hero at
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "How to be a Super Hero at Retelling". The idea is to ...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "We Prepare for Reading Workshop"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Preparing for Reading Workshop".The idea is to make it...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Readers have Thoughts as
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Readers have Thoughts as they READ". The idea is to m...

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Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "Punctuation Pals"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is “Punctuation Pals". The idea is to make it with your...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Fluent Readers"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Fluent Readers". The idea is to make it with your stu...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "I Can Use my 5 Senses as I Read"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "I can Use my 5 Senses as I Read". The idea is to make...

Writing Workshop Anchor Chart - "Can you Read my Writing?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Writing Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is “Can you Read my Writing?". The idea is to make it w...

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Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division Anchor Charts
What is included in this product: 2 Anchor Charts for Addition (one with words & one blank) 2 Anchor Charts for Subtraction (one with words &...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "How to be a Good Listener"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "How to be a Good Listener". The idea is to make it wi...

Scientific Process Anchor Chart
In this set you will have the materials to make an anchor chart for the "Scientific Process" that includes the 4 steps: Problem, Hypothesis, Inv...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Readers Build Good Habits"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Readers Build Good Habits". The idea is to make it wi...

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Anchor Charts: Multiplication and Division
What is included in this product: 2 Anchor Charts for Multiplication (one with words & one blank) 2 Anchor Charts for Division (one with word...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "How we Buzz with our Read
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "How we Buzz with our Partner". The idea is to make it...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "What is Non-Fiction?"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "What is Non-Fiction?". The idea is to make it with yo...

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Addition & Subtraction Anchor Charts
What is included in this product: 2 Anchor Charts for Addition (one with words & one blank) 2 Anchor Charts for Subtraction (one with words &...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "What Can I do with my Rea
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "What Can I do with my Reading Partner?". The idea is ...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Making Inferences"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Making Inferences". The idea is to make it with your ...

Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Making Connections Helps
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Making Connections Helps us Understand". The idea is ...

Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Sticky Note Symbols"
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Sticky Note Symbols". The idea is to make it with you...

Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "5 Finger Tips for Choosin
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "5 Finger Tips for Choosing a Just Right Book". The id...

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Anchor Chart Money
What's included: Title Pictures for the side of the title Coins: Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter Matching words & amounts Border strips If ther...

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CAFE (EDITABLE) Letters, Posters, Strategy Cards (Rainbow
This CAFE set is an EDITABLE version by request! Just add your own font and wording if it is different than ours! It includes the 4 letter card...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Readers Look for Answers
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Readers Look for Answers to Questions". The idea is t...

Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Ways Readers Know They Re
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Ways Readers Know They Really Understand". The idea i...

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Reading Workshop Anchor Chart - "Bringing Books to Life" f
This is an anchor chart for using during your Reading Workshop mini-lesson. The topic is "Bringing Books to Life". We use it with our Character...

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Don't see an anchor chart you need, please contact us @ planethappysmiles@gmail.com
Happy Teaching!
Karen & Alison


April 6, 2014

Bunny Surprises

If you have been following our blog, you know we love to build up the positives through positive praise, rewards/incentives, etc.  Most of them do not cost a lot of money or take a great deal of time to prepare.  Our newest addition is no different ...

Kids love Easter & opening eggs to find out what is inside.  We loved that when we were kids, too!

This reward system is easy to use &
tons of fun for the kids!

Step one:
Go to the store and buy some plastic Easter eggs & a basket or if you save everything like we do ... dig the supplies out of your Easter storage!

Step two:
Print the "Bunny Surprises" set, cut, and fold the pages to place inside the eggs.

Step three:
Watch your students eyes light up as they discover
their "surprise!"
Here is one of our "Bunny Surprise" baskets!
Click here or on one of our pictures to get to the "Bunny Surprises" set!
"Hoppy" Teaching!
Karen & Alison

March 24, 2014

Positive Feedback ROCKS!!!

WOW!  All creators on Teachers Pay Teachers love to get positive feedback, but this one was extra special!  This project was super time consuming & we just know every class in the world should have a Reward Cube.

A HUGE thank you to Learning with Lucy
You made our day!!!

If you have not seen our post about the reward cube, you can get there by clicking here!

If you would like to go straight to our store & check out these cool cubes, just click on the picture below.  There are many styles to choose from!


 We hope you can find one that meets your needs!
Happy Teaching,
Karen & Alison







March 23, 2014

Back to work tomorrow!

Many of us are at the end of our spring break or have been back for a week.  How are you feeling?

You may be sad ... and miss your time off ...
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You may be wondering ...
"What am I going to do in class tomorrow?"

You may be jumping for joy because you just can't wait to see your friends & students.

You may be needing a lot of caffeine to get you through your day.
Whatever your feeling ... We hope you find moments that make you smile.

You make us smile every time you comment, email, follow our TPT store & Facebook page.  
Thank you & have a GREAT week!
Karen & Alison



March 21, 2014

Building on the Positive ~ A classroom management tool!

Building on the Positive ~ A classroom management tool!

Have you ever had a class that thrives on rewards & positive praise but what you were trying just wasn’t offering the results you desired?  Years ago, we had classes that needed a positive reward system that was easy to use but one that would make a HUGE impact.  We were also learning about our solids at the time.  That was when the idea of the “Happy Cube” was born.  We have never been disappointed with the results since then!  We called it the “Happy Cube” because not only did it have the reward cards around it, but also happy face stickers all over it.


We started off by saying: “I am so happy with the way you _____, go roll the Happy Cube!” or “You made my heart smile when you ____, go roll the Happy Cube!”

Instantly, almost like magic, other kids started doing the same positive behavior so they too could roll the “Happy Cube!”

We now call it “The Reward Cube” because not every class uses happy faces as much as we do.

It has been redesigned to be easy for you to download, follow step by step directions, and presto you have your very own cube! The cube would even be great for rewarding young kids at home for all of the positive things they do!

Many of the items to reward them with are free which makes it even nicer if you are on a tight budget.

All of the materials are provided in the product except an empty Kleenex box.

You will get:
-the pages to make your cube cute!!!
-all of the reward icons for the students to earn when they roll
-slides with some printable prizes
-ideas on how to organize your own reward center
-labels to use to organize your rewards
-a happy class when they get to have the fun rolling!

Take a look at everything you get in these products…





Here are some of the styles we have to offer your class!
  
If you click on any of the pictures below, it will take you to that product in our store.

Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Zebra Print with Happy Faces

Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Zebra Print


Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Safari/Animal Print Theme


Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Rock and Roll Theme

Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Multi Colored Polka Dot Print

Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Multi Colored Chevron Print with White Background
Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Multi Colored Chevron Print with Black Background
Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a Monster Theme with Multi Colored Polka Dots


Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a B/W Polka Dot Print with Happy Faces
Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a B/W Polka Dot Print
Reward Cube (EDITABLE) in a B/W Chevron Print

We hope you love our products!
We know your kids will!

Please follow our store & blog for tons of fun ideas & products.  By following our store, you will receive our newsletter that may include free items from time-to-time!
Happy Teaching!

Karen & Alison

I'm Back!!!!

After being without a personal computer for months, my car catching on fire, lots of busy activities with my family, and being sick for almost 2 full weeks ... 
I’m back!



I have really missed my computer and I am super excited to have a new one!

My BEST friend and teaching partner, Alison, has been working overtime for the two of us & I could not have a better friend.  The next blog will show you what she has invested a HUGE amount of time on. 
You don't want to miss it!
Back to work!
Karen

December 5, 2013

Facebook Frenzy #1 For Us!

If you have never participated in a Frenzy, it is never too late to start.  They are tons of fun & you can grab a variety of free products to use with your students.  It is like a weekend of flash freebies!!! The Facebook Frenzies were started by the amazing Heather over at Creation Castle.  Hats off to Heather!!!

You do not want to miss what these talented educators have in store for you!

We are in the Kinder Math/Science Rotation!


Click on the words above to get to the Frenzy or choose a link from below to go to the spot that your would like to start with! Have a ton of fun traveling around the different frenzies & picking up cool free activities.

The Frenzy officially starts on December 6 at 8:00 am EST and ends on December 9 at 8:00 pm EST
K Math/Science - https://www.facebook.com/mrspspecialties

K ELA/Social Studies - https://www.facebook.com/TheReadingBungalow

1st Math/Science - https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyFroggies

1st ELA/Social Studies - https://www.facebook.com/DynamicDualLanguage

2nd Math/Science - https://www.facebook.com/AllSmilesInSecondGrade

2nd ELA/Social Studies - https://www.facebook.com/StuckeyInSecondGrade

3rd Math/Science - https://www.facebook.com/EvilMathWizard

3rd ELA/Social Studies - https://www.facebook.com/comprehensionconnection

4th - https://www.facebook.com/4thGradeRacers

5th - https://www.facebook.com/theresourecefulroom

6th-12th - https://www.facebook.com/MathScienceSocialStudiesOhmy

Music - https://www.facebook.com/IamBullyproofMusic

Clipart - 
https://www.facebook.com/CarasClipstpt 
Happy Hopping!
Karen & Alison

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