Announcing: Customized Accelerated Reader Mini Clip-Charts and a Giveaway!

Do you ever find yourself finding a great resource on TpT, but it just lacks that certain something that makes it perfect for your classroom?  

Well, that's the reason I began my TpT store.  I was making so many resources for my classroom just because I wanted them to be specifically tailored to my students' needs or my classroom theme that I finally decided to put them on TpT to see if anyone else would like them, too.  

Well, a year later...I'm happy to say many of you do! I'm so humbled and honored that Preslar's Place has gained 295 TpT followers, 413 Facebook followers, and my blog just hit over 100 followers!  

One of my most requested items is the Accelerated Reader Mini Clip-Chart.  It's a great resource for your students to use to track their AR progress throughout the year.  The mini clip-charts can be used with clothespins or other markers or picture cards to track student progress.

The mini clip-charts are approximately 8.5 x 5.5, and I attached mine to a ribbon with double-sided tape.  I've also used hot glue which works just as well.  I print them onto cardstock and laminate them for durability as it is the students who use them in my classroom.

  

I like to use my western-themed clip chart with sheriff stars. Each student has his/her own star and moves them as they reach the various milestones.  

As an added incentive, I give away privileges and prizes when students reach the milestones.  I prefer to track passed quizzes rather than points, but however you track student progress, the mini clip-chart can be customized to suit your needs.  

The students are in charge of moving their own stars and tracking their progress.  The clip charts make this super easy for them to do! Included with the mini clip-charts is an AR goal tracking sheet your students use to estimate and set their own AR goals for a 9 week period.  There is also a spot for them to record the actual number of quizzes passed or points earned during that time period.  These AR goal tracking sheets are available for FREE in my TpT store.  They are also customized when you order a clip chart from me.

Don't just take my word for it...read what others are saying about these fun clip charts!

Bethany M.

My students loved our Duck Dynasty themed classroom this year, and this AR pack was an essential part. Students loved moving their "ducks" to new AR levels as they achieved their AR goals throughout the year. Thank you!

June 26, 2014

Buyer

This is my first year implementing AR this looks like a great resource for me.

June 23, 2014

Traci N.

So helpful!

July 5, 2014

Monkey L (TpT Seller)

Thanks so much!! I needed something to help with tracking AR!

July 16, 2014

I'm now offering customized AR Mini Clip-Charts! 

 YOU pick the theme, type, and style you want especially for YOUR classroom!

To order yours, just fill out the order form by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_a03pb5vDHG5OjIB2eimgKhb86L0ewTl4r9JoSa3MHs/viewform?usp=send_form

Additional information:

Once you have filled out the order form, I will contact you if I have any further questions regarding your order. 

I will send you a sample of your AR Mini Clip-Chart within 5-7 days.  Once you've approved your product for purchase, I will send you instructions on how to send your payment to me via PayPal.  I will modify and adjust your product up to 3 times before an additional $1.00 charge is added.  

Once I've received your payment in full, I will immediately send the digital .pdf file to you.  You will be required to have computer software that will open and save this .pdf file onto your computer.

Customized AR Mini Clip-Charts are $5.00 with background design only and $7 with background and clip art designs.  These prices are good for up to 12 pages.  There will be a $.50 charge for each additional page added to this pack. If you have any further questions or wish to cancel your order, please e-mail me at: cpreslar@yahoo.com

Cancellations must be received within 24 hours of submitting your order.

For more examples of AR Mini Clip-Charts, please visit my TpT store at: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Christine-Preslar

A GIVEAWAY!

I am giving away 1 (one) customized AR Mini Clip-Chart to a lucky follower!  To enter, leave a comment below and tell me what incentives you reward students with for their Accelerated Reader progress.  

If you do not offer incentives, tell me how you incorporate Accelerated Reader into your classroom. We can all benefit from all of your suggestions and techniques! Be sure to leave your e-mail address, too!

I'll pick a winner via random generator Friday, July 25th at 10pm CST.  Good luck!

AR Goal Trackers at Manic Monday Classroom Freebies

Thanks for stopping by today! I'm offering you a set of my Accelerated Reader Student Goal Trackers for six and nine week terms.  These accompany my AR Mini Clip-Chart and Goal Packs on sale in my TpT store.  They are a great way to motivate students and hold them accountable for their AR reading goals each grading term.  I also custom-make AR Mini Clip-Charts to fit your classroom theme and needs!  Just message me or leave a comment if you're interested.

 

 

These are student-friendly sheets and take just seconds to complete.  They fit easily into student AR folders or binders.  Have students color the stars to set their goals.  After the term ends, students can go back and put the actual number of books they read on their goal sheet, too!  What a great way to motivate them to keep reaching for the stars and read, read, read!

 

 

 

 

Here is the link to get your copy from my Google Docs.  Unfortunately Blogger was not allowing me to link any of the photos above today! 

 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0LAmZA0mladb2V1QWQyV0otaDA/edit?usp=sharing

 

I hope you enjoy using these AR Goal Trackers with your students this year! Thanks for taking time to download them.

 

Happy Teaching!

 

Feeling "Ducky" this Week & a Giveaway!

  I was so tickled to purchase my new Melonheadz clipart this weekend during the big Back-to-School sale!  I'm enjoying making lots of adorable things with it like these cuties:  

 

These come in two different styles: quizzes passed and by points. I even custom make these for you in any increment you need!  Just message me or comment below to get your's!

 

   These mini clip-charts also come with a goal recording sheet for students to use to set their own goals each nine weeks.  I've also added a goal sheet in my store for six week terms as well!    

    Check out this Duck Dynasty-themed PK-1 letter sequencing game! It's a fun way for young learners to learn their ABC's!  

    I'm sure I'll be making more fun games and decorations soon! This is my first week back to school (with kiddos) and this girl is T-I-R-E-D!!   But of course I can't just leave you hanging! I would love to give one "Lucky Duck" (ha!) a free Happy, Happy, Happy Letter Sequencing Game to use in your classroom this year!   Enter below and good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway
 

Manic Monday at Classroom Freebies!

 

Happy Monday!

 

I'm glad you stopped by my little blog today!

 

I'm linking up with Classroom Freebies and their Manic Monday Linky to offer you one of my free Acclerated Reader Mini Clip Charts and Goal Packs! 

 

 

I created these clip charts with my classroom and students in mind.  I am limited on space so I made them "mini-sized", but big enough to attach clothespins.  They're a great way to display students' AR progress in the classroom. 

 

My mini clip charts are also designed to track "Quizzes Passed" rather than points earned.  My firsties read "low point level" books most of the year, so accumulating a lot of points is not our main objective.  I want my students to pass quizzes on books big and small.  I'm trying to create lovers of reading while teaching comprehension and other reading strategies.

 

 

I added the goal recording sheet as well to this pack so students could hold themselves accoutable for their reading and progress.  This is a great way to motivate all students to meet their goals and work to surpass them.

 

 

The AR Mini Clip-Charts are a way to make reading fun in my classroom while "jazzing" up the decor a bit :)

 

Feel free to follow me here, there, and everywhere if you like my FREE goodie for today.  Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think.  I appreciate your feedback!

 

Click below to get your AR Mini Clip-Chart and Goal Pack, and thanks again for stopping by!

 

 

For those of you who track points for your students' AR Quizzes, here is a freebie for you, too! Both are available in my TpT Store now in various themes for your classroom.

 

 

 

 

AR Mini Clip-Charts and a Giveaway!

 

I was inspired after finding this awesome idea on Pinterest this week!  I'm always trying to think of new ways to implement Accelerated Reader in my classroom, but with limited space, keeping up with students' progress isn't the easiest thing to do. 

 

Some clip-charts I've seen are really big and go from ceiling to floor, and most focus on AR points.  Well, my first graders read .5-1 point books all year long.  Getting 300+ points would be almost impossible! Some feel really discouraged, and that's not the point!  I am trying to create readers who love to read.  That's why AR has to be fun! 

 

 So...when I can't find exactly what I'm looking for....

I make my own! 

 

 

 My clip-charts focus on "quizzes passed" rather than "points earned".  It's the way I encourage and motivate my students to read and take those AR quizzes each year! 

 

 

I included a goal sheet with the clip-charts.  It's something new I want to try out this year.  My hope is that when students set their own goals, they'll be more motivated to reach them or surpass them!  Plus, it'll give me a tool to use with parents and to help encourage students to get reading!

Each quarter, I plan to have a big "AR Stars Round-Up".  This will be a celebration for those students who have met their 9 weeks goals.  We'll do popcorn, movies, sodas, or some other really fun treat!  If that's not motivation enough...right? 

If you'd like to try these in your classroom, check out my TpT store or click on any image above to get your's!  Shop around because there will be more styles available by giveaway time!

I'm so excited about these...soooo....drum roll, please....

I'm giving away 3 mini AR clip-charts!  Here are the ways you can enter:

1.  Follow my Blog!
2.  Follow me on Pinterest!
3.  Follow my TpT Store!
4.  Follow me on Facebook!
5.  Comment and tell me: How do you implement AR in the classroom?


Comment below and mention you follow me on Pinterest, TpT, Facebook, and follow my blog to enter up to 5 times.  You can even leave a comment about how you implement AR in your classroom!

Be sure to leave your e-mail, and I'll choose a winner this Sunday at 10pm CST using a random generator.  Good luck and happy reading!