New Year's Linky!

 

I am linking up with with Jen over at The Teacher's Cauldron for her New Year's Resolutions linky! 

 

The catch is you have to share two resolutions one personal and one blogging.

 

So here goes: 

 

My personal resolution:

 

Live a healthier lifestyle!  Eat healthier, exercise, and enjoy life!

 

My blogging resolution:

 

Comment more!  It seems that I have been doing less of this lately!  I love all the ideas, thoughts, and time other teachers put in their blogs.  I need to comment about their posts.  Not just think about it!   

 

So there you have it, my two resolutions!  

 

 

Also don't forget, I am having an End of Year Sale!

 

End of Year Sale --- Love Is...

Don't you just love this graphic.  I got it from Twins, Teaching, and Tacos.
Thanks to Michelle at The 3AM Teacher for the adorable frame, Nicole at Rowdy in Room 300 for the font.

 

 

 

I just finished up a new unit for Valentine's Day, Love Is...

Organizing

 

Here is to organizing my classroom in 2013.  I have some things started but I really like how neat and colorful these two ideas I found on pinterst.  Click on them to go to the original pin. 

This is an old dresser!  What a great idea for math manipulatives and craft supplies.

 

 Love the colors and clean look of this.  Cute idea with the board too!

My classroom library (pics below) had a little bit of a makeover a while back.  Hopefully I can continue to finish it this year.....fingers crossed!

 

 

I need to label these!  :(

I did come across a wonderful blog recently and it is all about organizing, helpful hints, and such!


Click to check it out! :)

 

  

Christmas in Review and Sale

Last week we had a little fun!  During Candy Cane Day, the students were able to make Candy Cane Observations, complete several making words activities, and write acrostic poems about Candy Canes.  It was YUMMY!  We even watched a YouTube video about how candy canes are made.  We compared making handmade candy canes to using machines. 

 

 

 

I showed you a picture last week of a bag of pancake mix and a jar.  Here is what we made.  The kids along with a grandparent volunteer made these for their families.  Below are several pictures and an image of the pancake mix card I made to attach to the mix.  We added Christmas M&Ms to make the mix more festive. 

 

I just love how the tags turned out.

Here are some of the ornaments the kids made.  On the back are each child's photo.

 

Don't forget! 

Merry Christmas!

Winter Sale

Let the shopping continue!  I still have presents to wrap, and shopping to do on TpT.  I have joined Casey for the Welcome Winter Sale. 

 

These are some of the winter items I have planned for the beginning of the year. 

 

 

 

 

 



The week in pictures!

We had Fun in Second Grade and learned lots of things!

 

I thought I would share some of the fun activities we accomplished last week.  I just wish I would remember to snap some more photos. 

 

Elf Glyph

Love his face!  Such an artistic student!

All I Want for Christmas - Santa Writing

Flat Stanley - travels around the world! 

Parent/Family Gift bags that the kids made.  Aren't these Rudolph bags adorable!

 

Easy craft - simply cut a curve at the top of the bag; fold the bag; add antlers, eyes, and a nose.

Inside the bag are coupon books the students created, reindeer food, and an ornament.

Get Wrapped up in a Good Book Bulletin Board - Reading Reviews

 

This is a surprise! 

We made our family gifts on Friday.  I will snap a few photos of the completed product and post later.  The kiddos were so excited about this activity.

 

 

I hope to take more pictures today and tomorrow! 

Blessings to you all!





Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary

Prayers

Resolving to Create More

One of my goals for myself is to create a few more items to use in the classroom.  So tonight I finished up a new activity packet to do in the new year.  I am excited about it and hope my kids enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.  It has lots of literacy activities that can be used in centers.  Let me know what you think. 

How to Make Latkes and Do You Want Be a Winner

My kiddos are still loving the how to writings, and I thought this would be a fun new spin...

I will do a random drawing for one of my free how to writing units on TpT.  Just leave me a message with which one you would like.  The winner will be selected on Friday.  Leave your email address and please become a follower.  Good Luck!

Who is counting? and the Week's Plan

14 1/2 days left with students...but who is counting?

How many days do you have left?  Do you and your students count it down in any special way in your classrooms? 

This week my goal is to try to stay in a normal routine.  I am planning a few fun activities but thinking maybe a mellow week will help before all the festivities begin.  We are starting the How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Writing Unit. 

Also, I am doing book reviews, Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book.  Mrs. Winston shared this last year.  My kids loved it.  Also, we are making elves!  Math Wire has some great glyphs, and I love the Elf Glyph. 

I am also preparing my Hot Chocolate Unit to do with my kiddos.  I will be using several things!  I will share more soon after I get everything planned. 

Have a good week!  Only 14 1/2 days....

30 Degrees Outside and Have You Heard???

This morning it was 30 degrees outside!  It was COLD!  I want Fall to stick around and Winter to stay away for a bit longer.  After the early service at church, my daughter and I stopped at DD for some hot chocolate.  It was YUMMY!  Later in the day, it inspired me to make this quick literacy unit for my class.  It is just a few fun items that you can use in centers, writing, and it is FUN!

Oh one last thing, have you heard the news?  Of course you have, I am sure your cart is full for the fabulous TpT Cyber Monday and Tuesday Sale.  Everything in my store will be 20% off.  Plus the 10% off if you use code CMT12.  That is 28% off!  I can't wait to make all my purchases!
Happy Shopping!!!

Thanks to the 3am Teacher for the link up! 

Cyber Monday Shopping

My shopping cart is full of goodies from some fabulous teachers on TpT!  I cant wait to make my purchases on Monday.  I will have all my items on sale too!  I have liked up with Michelle at the 3AM Teacher.