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You are here: Home / Other / It’s Monday (So Of Course I Made It)

It’s Monday (So Of Course I Made It)

July 16, 2012 by Sarah Plum(itallo) 39 Comments

… and I’ve been dying all weekend to show you. Really. I’ve been working on these off and on since I decided on my classroom theme. They’ve gone through a few different iterations, but I’m settled. Finally.
When I chose the Wizard of Oz as my theme, I did so because I felt like I could really use it to my advantage when it comes to classroom management — and starting off the year. I plan to read (an appropriate version of) the book to my kiddos on day one, and do some community-building and foundational activities surrounding it.
So, then, the first thing I have to do is decide what I want my kiddos to focus on. In Room 108, what are the most important things? This was the answer:

I want my students to embody the journey through Oz — I want them to use their hearts, their brains, and their courage each and every day, and I want them to do it together.
While I’m still working on more in-depth “first week” activities, I did fashion-up the anchor charts to go along with these “rules to live by” and vision statements. I’m going to project the color version on my SmartBoard to discuss and write about as a class, and distribute a reproducible version to each table group to complete together prior to our whole-group discussion.
  
Because I want these “rules to live by” to really stick with my students throughout the year, I also made some bookmarks that they can utilize during Daily 5 or at home, and plan on making sticker versions that they can put on their journals or whatever my team ends up utilizing.
If you think you could utilize my Oz-Inspired “Rules to Live By” in your classroom, head on over to my TPT store (or click the preview below) — it’s on sale for $2.50 until I remember to put it back to non-sale price sometime on Wednesday!
And don’t forget to enter my giveaway — it ends tonight, a minute after midnight! If you win (remember, FIVE winners!!!), you’ll not only get my Oz-Inspired Binder Set and “Rules to Live By,” but ALL future products in my TPT store! I’m excited to find out who I’ll be e-mailing attachments to until the end of my teaching career (and then some)!

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  1. Crystal says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    I just found your blog and I am your newest follower. WOW!! You are amazing! I love your Oz theme. I was about to award you with the Leibster Award but saw your previous post. I am surprised you have not received them before. Thistle Girl Designs http://thistlegirldesigns.com has an Oz inspired graphic set-not sure if you have seen them. Scrappin Doodles doesn't customize but if you tell her what you want she will make it put she will post it for anyone to get. I am waiting on some western graphics with the (reading, words, writing) sets like she does for all of her sets-so cute. Hopefully she will have them ready in August! Keep up the good work! I am a true fan!
    Crystal
    Ms Jones Junction

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you so much for the compliment and tips! I was thinking about asking Scrappin' Doodles to do a set — as I'm doing my best to collect Oz-inspired graphics from all of my favorite artists. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Andi says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Your posters look so cute! I love it! It makes me wish I had a theme (but, not really, too much work!)
    ~Andi

    Reply
    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you so much! I figure — being a first year teacher — I have to do more work to establish routines/procedures/organization anyway, so I might as well to a little extra and have a theme I can pull out each year (when it suits me)!

      Reply
  3. Mrs. P says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Wow!! What an awesome way to incorporate your theme into your classroom! I love your signs. I have the "remember" sign on my to-do list for my own room. Thanks for sharing your theme craft with us! I can't wait to see what your room will look like. I move into mine next Monday and can hardly stand it!

    Ashley
    That's So Second Grade

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so excited about putting this all together in my room; right now it's just in bits and pieces in our home office, so it doesn't look like much!

      Reply
  4. Katie Texas says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    CUTENESS! I also love last week's Made It!!

    Love your blog! I'm a new follower!

    Katie
    Rock and Teach

    Reply
    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie! I've followed you back!

      Reply
  5. Kristi says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Amazing! Your students are going to be so blessed to have such a creative, passionate teacher. Best of luck to you as you begin this fabulous journey.

    Kristi
    Learning's a Hoot

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you so much — what a compliment!

      Reply
  6. Laura Wagner Jordan says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    So super cute! What a great idea!By the way, I am a new follower. I would love to have you visit me and link up on my "Blogs of Inspiration" page.
    Happy Teaching,
    Laura
    TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you so so much! I will head over right now! 🙂

      Reply
  7. KRISTA says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    What an amazing idea! I love your posters!!! Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. I love your yellow polka dots.

    Krista
    stellar-students

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you so much! They are from JW Illustrations — she's currently having a 40% off sale!

      Reply
  8. Liliris says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I love your OZ theme! Your posters are colorful and pop!

    Liliris
    Fourth Grade Garden

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Miss Nelson says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    This is so neat. I LOVE it.

    ✣ Miss Nelson✣
    Miss Nelson’s Blog

    Reply
    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Miss R says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I am in love with your Wizard of Oz theme! So cute!! 🙂

    Leslie
    Miss R's Room

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. April Walker says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I love your Oz theme and I love Jessica Weible.
    ~April
    The Idea Backpack
    ideabackpack@gmail.com

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you! Isn't Jessica amazing? I really love her style!

      Reply
  12. Laura Wagner Jordan says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I just love your blog and am passing an award on to you. Please stop by and pick it up.
    Happy Teaching,
    Laura
    TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students

    Reply
    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. Amy Grout says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Wow! I love your "OZ-MAZING" ideas. I am now a follower. I hope you have a chance to stop by my blog.
    Amy
    http://www.adventuresinteaching.net

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 16, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you! I just stopped by and love your blog!

      Reply
  14. 4321teach says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    How CUTE! So creative! It makes we wish I had an Oz themed room.

    EmilyK

    Reply
  15. Lisa R. says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:54 am

    You are so creative!! I love your Oz Rules! Your students are going to be so lucky to have you as their teacher!! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:02 am

      Thank you so much for that wonderful compliment!

      Reply
  16. Mrs. Reimann says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:11 am

    I love your posters! The kids will have a blast in your class.

    Lorena
    Little Treasures

    Reply
  17. Inside this Book says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Super, stinkin' cute!! Love the theme!

    ✿Lynn
    Inside this Book

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I love this! Great way to tie the movie into your class. Thanks for sharing!

    Sarah
    Teaching Star Students

    Reply
  19. Colleen says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:43 am

    I absolutely love this! Super adorable!
    Colleen
    Totally Terrific in Texas

    Reply
  20. Jill says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:05 am

    I love your theme and posters. Thanks for sharing. I'm your newest follower, I love your blog.

    Jill
    Bubbalulu.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Miss Jasper says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Love it and I am from Kansas.

    Brenda

    Reply
  22. A Teacher Without a Class says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I love your oz inspired classroom. I am just now reading Wizard of Oz for the first time, and I wondered why I never read it before! Looks like it is going to be a great year!

    Reply
    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      I hope you are really enjoying the book!

      Reply
  23. Tara says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    These are just awesome!!! REally awesome! I love how you used that theme and carried it into your classroom rules:) Thanks for linking up:)

    4th Grade Frolics

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    • Mrs. Plum says

      July 19, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Thank YOU for creating this linky party — I look forward to it all week! And double thank you for featuring my lightbulb moment as your Monday Made It! I hope your vacation was awesome.

      Reply

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Sarah Plum(itallo) is a teacher of emerging multilinguals and 21st Century Grant coordinator in Virginia. She writes curriculum for inclusive classrooms and presents professional development on a variety of topics.

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