October Currently…and a Treat

I am linking up with Farley for this month’s Currently.  I am so happy that it is October because it means that fall is in full swing.  I love everything about fall…football, cooler weather, sweaters,  apples, and pumpkin everything. 

Listening: Every Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday there is football on TV at our house.  None of my fantasy players are playing in tonight’s game and it’s a blowout, so I’m not too focused on it.

Loving: My school is encouraging all teachers to do home visits this year.  I was a little nervous for my first one, but it was so worth the time. I went to visit two of my students’ families at their homes today, and it was an amazing experience.  I feel like I know so much more about each student and their families.  I can’t wait to do more.

Thinking: I have a Halloween costume ready for work, but I still need to decide what to wear for Halloween with my husband.  I better decide before everything is sold out.

Wanting: I love doing guided reading, but having to download, print, copy, fold, and staple books for 5 different groups gets really old.  I wish my school would purchase leveled libraries for us to use in guided reading, but until then I am relying on Reading A-Z.

Needing: I have an extremely active group of boys this year who struggle to sit for any period of time on the rug.  I have been researching fidgets all week, but they are so expensive.  I saw a few DIY fidgets on Pinterest, so that may be the way to go.  Has anyone tried to make their own fidgets? Or found cheap fidgets to buy?

Treat: 

Click on the image to download a great resource for helping students write Halloween narratives.  Students can choose cards for the characters, setting, and problem.  This helps students who struggle to brainstorm the story elements when writing.