Hello. My name is Tammy and I'm an Anchor Chart Addict. Reading charts, writing charts, grammar charts, math, science, social studies... you name it... I've got an anchor chart for it! If you are like me, by the end of the year, you're drowning in a sea of chart paper! Before I throw out the life preserver, here are a few anchor chart tidbits I'd like to share: I'm artistic by nature and I think making anchor charts taps into that creativity. Not only do anchor charts brighten my classroom, but they are also meaningful teaching and reference tools for my students. I almost always make my anchor charts with my class. I believe that there is more buy-in and ownership for the content if students are active participants in the creation of the charts. When we make our anchor charts, I start with the title and design a border around the edge of the paper. I read something, somewhere, a long time ago that said when you add a border, you keep your reader's eyes focused on the information within the frame. If you don't have a border the eye may, more easily, drift from the page and we don't want that! Colors are also important. I don't pre-plan a color scheme, but that might be a good idea for the future. I usually just pick colors I like, colors that fit my classroom, or colors of markers that actually have some ink in them (I need to get some new markers!). My favorite markers for anchor charts are the Sharpie Flip Chart Markers. They have a bullet tip and put out a lot of pigment onto the paper. I also like Scentos markers because they... well... smell good and in a fourth grade classroom, that means something! In my classroom, anchor charts that are currently in use are pretty much displayed all around the room. My math anchor charts are on the math wall. My science or social studies charts are in that area of the room, and my ELA charts are on my ELA wall. Charts that we are currently working on are usually displayed on our white board at the front of the room so that we can continue to add information to them. Once an anchor chart is completed or we have moved on to another topic, I move that anchor chart to the reference section of our classroom. The anchor charts are stacked and stapled, one on top of each other, but still accessible for my students. It is not unheard of for a student to go to that wall and look through the anchor charts to find some tidbit of information that they need for an assignment or project. Here are some other brilliant display ideas from Pinterest Pinners: Needless to say, but by the end of the year, I have a ton of anchor charts to deal with. I feel like I'm drowning in a sea of paper. Since I prefer to make my anchor charts with my students, I usually end up recycling all of them. The last year or so, I've gotten a little bit smarter and started taking pictures of the ones I'd like to repeat with my class the next year. I save these photos in a file name Anchor Charts on my school computer so that I can reference them the next year. I've also seen a lot of great storage ideas on Pinterest. Here are a few smart storage suggestions: Here are a few more of my MANY anchor charts: I hope you found some great ideas for your classroom. Thank you for visiting!
Welcome to the September Edition of Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts. I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month features Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo, rescue animals, and an amazing Scottish history comedian on Instagram!
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
“Be confident,” I heard over and over and while I sort of understood these concepts abstractly, I had absolutely no clue what concrete actions I could possibly take in that direction.
This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Alexis Christodoulou is creating imaginary architectural spaces inviting his followers to dive into a dreamlike world of pastel colors and soothing environments.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Learn how to write a magic system with examples by following these 18 easy steps. Whether you’re creating a hard or soft magic system.
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
By day, Johan Deckmann analyzes the human behavior; by night, he writes down his observations as titles for fictional self-help publications. Using books found in antique shops as a canvas, the practicing psychotherapist transforms their boring covers into witty jokes. Even though most of his pieces balance between the hilarious and the poignant, their faded color and worn texture take the readers on an emotional journey of self-reflection and soul-searching.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
According to a recent study, the U.S. market for self-improvement is $9.9 billion. Despite that, many therapists think that self-help books are useless. Gregg Williams, for example, says that change is hard, improvements happen unevenly, involve many steps and take a lot of time. Nothing even remotely close to what the self-help reads are preaching. Luckily, Johan Deckmann has something that's way better. By day, Deckmann analyzes the human behavior; by night, he writes down his observations as titles for fictional self-help publications. Using books found in antique shops as a canvas, the practicing psychotherapist transforms their boring covers into witty jokes. Even though most of his pieces balance between the hilarious and the poignant, their faded color and worn texture take the readers on an emotional journey of self-reflection and soul-searching.
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Maintaining the period characteristics of this stylish townhouse, the glazed extension provides traditional continuity. The new space extends from the kitchen, linking it to the terrace.
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
According to a recent study, the U.S. market for self-improvement is $9.9 billion. Despite that, many therapists think that self-help books are useless. Gregg Williams, for example, says that change is hard, improvements happen unevenly, involve many steps and take a lot of time. Nothing even remotely close to what the self-help reads are preaching. Luckily, Johan Deckmann has something that's way better. By day, Deckmann analyzes the human behavior; by night, he writes down his observations as titles for fictional self-help publications. Using books found in antique shops as a canvas, the practicing psychotherapist transforms their boring covers into witty jokes. Even though most of his pieces balance between the hilarious and the poignant, their faded color and worn texture take the readers on an emotional journey of self-reflection and soul-searching.
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
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Bodies in Urban Spaces is a rare and unique performance where dancers move throughout a city and organize their bodies into the nooks and crannies of
According to a recent study, the U.S. market for self-improvement is $9.9 billion. Despite that, many therapists think that self-help books are useless. Gregg Williams, for example, says that change is hard, improvements happen unevenly, involve many steps and take a lot of time. Nothing even remotely close to what the self-help reads are preaching. Luckily, Johan Deckmann has something that's way better. By day, Deckmann analyzes the human behavior; by night, he writes down his observations as titles for fictional self-help publications. Using books found in antique shops as a canvas, the practicing psychotherapist transforms their boring covers into witty jokes. Even though most of his pieces balance between the hilarious and the poignant, their faded color and worn texture take the readers on an emotional journey of self-reflection and soul-searching.
By day, Johan Deckmann analyzes the human behavior; by night, he writes down his observations as titles for fictional self-help publications. Using books found in antique shops as a canvas, the practicing psychotherapist transforms their boring covers into witty jokes. Even though most of his pieces balance between the hilarious and the poignant, their faded color and worn texture take the readers on an emotional journey of self-reflection and soul-searching.
Some days it's hard to connect to our creativity. But we need to keep working so here are 4 simple things I do for creative inspiration.
Are you waiting for someone to tell you that you can create? Do you have a hard time believing you have the authority to be an artist?
Been wondering if you're a multi-passionate creative? Read this blog post to see if any of there 5 signs apply to you!
I am humbled to be a part of Lesley Riley's Quotes Illustrated book. This is one of the two pieces I created using quotes she gave me as...
Being different from those around you can suck, but your "otherness" can help unlock your creativity. Embrace the discomfort and make art.
Going through a creative block & feel uninspired and unmotivated? Here are some easy ways to help you break free from the slump & get yourself back on track.
These 15 Inspirational art quotes are sure to inspire you. Sometimes all it takes are inspiring words & sayings to fire up your imagination.
Never do we talk so much about goals as in the beginning of a new year. Resolutions, words of the year and complicated planning models circle around. For some it’s a thrilling time, for others it’s a painful, stressful or anxious period. Are goals really necessary? No, but for most of us, they do
Increase your creativity with the creativity challenge + list of 52 art ideas! Thoughts on mindset, commitment, & ways to boost creativity.
No matter how much you love your life there is always ways to make it better. Which is why I want to share this huge list of 60 small ways to make your life better. Simple and easy steps you can ta…
It’s less about how narrow your niche is, but about standing out as the only business who can help your specific customers.
In order to become a professional artist, you cannot wait for inspiration to create. You need to make creating art a habit that you stick to.
Creating a creative daily process is key for anyone. It is proven that the most successful businessmen start each day with a daily process when starting their day out. These simple methods will help get your brain to wake up and to allow for other ideas to come to your brain.
Tips on how to be creative
If you stay committed to loving your process in your small creative business, and not social media algorithms, you’re more likely to build a sustainable business.
It can seem impossible to get work done as a content creator when you're lacking creativity. Here are some things to do to spark your creativity again.
Five Reasons Why Decorating Is Good For You! Find out how decorating, home improvement and interior design have a postive impact on well being.
My open letter to creativity. And how to spark your creativity even when you're not feeling inspired. Hacks that can help you be more creative.
Want to live a more creative lifestyle? Do you want some creative inspiration? Click through for tips on how to increase artistic creativity today!
4 inspirational ideas on what you can put on your vision board that aren't images!! These easy and simple ideas are great for your dream board in 2020!
I’ve worked on widely different creative projects. From the big work of writing a novel, to honing my photography and growing my Instagram account, to building a creative business. Yet there’s one thing I do in every project, that helps me regardless of the specifics of it. It’s something I see help
