Setting Up GoNoodle Expectations

I am SOOOOO EXCITED for the first GoNoodle linky!  With one week before I am back to school, and two weeks before my kiddos arrive, my mind is racing with everything I need to get done.  One thing that I keep thinking about is how I am going to launch GoNoodle with my new class.  

I didn't start using GoNoodle until mid year with my last group, and they were already familiar with Brain Breaks, just not the amazing, fun, interactive, digital kind.  However, the excitement of Maximo, Koo Koo Kangaroo, and Airtime adventures made it easy grab my students' attention.  With their excitement in the palm of my hand there was still one more thing that had to take place...introducing GoNoodle Expectations.  These expectations allowed for quick and easy transitions, positive Dojo Points and an overall happy brain break.

I know that starting off with GoNoodle Expectations will be my first step this year.  The poster above serves as an easy checklist and reminder.  You can grab a copy of this poster by clicking on the image or here.
Students are assigned a GoNoodle spot for a couple of reasons.  This allows for quick transitions before and after brain breaks. These assigned spots also eliminate the need for students to stand way to close to each other, or side-by-side with their best buddy.
Teaching students to focus on them self gets the kiddos using each GoNoodle brain break correctly.  If students are worried about looking silly in front of their peers they are never going to experience the benefits of Wiggle It or Empire State.  By only worrying about their own actions they can reap the true benefits of GoNoodle.
The last two expectations are self explanatory, I hope anyway.
Once our expectations are in order, we will be GoNoodling up a storm.  Be sure to follow my blog for the latest on GoNoodle fun throughout the year.

What are your GoNoodle Expectations?  

Don't forget to check out all of the other great GoNoodle ideas in the first linky!

Meet the Teacher

Yup, that's me!  I'm Marcy, a thirty-something first grade teacher.  I am entering my 10th year of teaching with experience as a fifth grade teacher and ESL specialist under my belt.  I have taught in Michigan and California, but have called Oregon home now for many years.  

I am married to this amazing man...

He is amazing!  He is by far the hardest working person I have ever met, and that's coming from a work-a-holic!

This is our fur child...

His name is Raph (after the Ninja Turtle).  He is our spunky, allergy ridden child, and we love him for that.

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

Coffee, my iPad, The Big Bang Theory, GRIMM, Brat Pack movies, skiing, outdoor adventures, smiles, smelly stickers, smelly markers, smelly pens, ok smelly things, but good smelling things.

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

I would want to be a chef in a test kitchen.  I have always had this dream of working with Rachel Ray and crafting recipes with her.  

A girl can dream, right?!?!

THREE LITTLE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU.

Sensitive. Competitive. Giving.  

 

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

"Sure, I'll take all the new kids...said no teacher EVER!!"
 

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

Tristan Prettyman - she is my favorite artist and human (the chick is real) 

and 

Mo Willems - I bet he would be the life of the party

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

 Shit Happens And Then You... 

 Q:YOU GET TO PICK ONE SUPERPOWER. WHAT IS IT?

 

 Teleportation, so that I could spend more time with friends and family that live far away. 

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

"Be More Awesome."  - Kid President 
 

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

 "Free Fallin'" - Tom Petty

 

 Q: ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT OWL?

I am totally a morning person.  I just need my coffee, but then I am ready to conquer the day.

 

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

I love my Roll-Read-Color  Roll-Read-Write bundle.  It is by far the most used item in my classroom.  Not only do I love it, but my students have loved it each year.  Plus, it is the simplest center to prep!  

Q: SHARE SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU! 

I am terrified of sharks.  I may love teaching my kiddos our ocean unit, but I cringe and have a hard time looking at ANY shark picture.

Be sure to head over to Falling Into First's blog to get to know other Teacher Bloggers.

Back2School - TPT Sale Style

Is your cart ready for the TPT Back to School Sale?  My wish list has grown a bit too much, but who can pass up so many incredible resources?!?!  My store will be 20% off throughout the sale.

This is the perfect time to grab some of my favorite products...

Be sure that you are following my store.  I have some great goodies that I will be sending out to my wonderful store followers.  Don't forget to enter code BTS14 for an additional 8% off your TPT purchases.

Happy Shopping!!

Currently - August

Hello August!  Where the heck did you come from?!?!
This summer has been nothing short of amazing, but I don't like seeing it disappear.  Who does!?!?  I am linking up with the fabulous Farley for this month's Currently!

I have no want to think about school at this point.

What are you currently up to?