Open House Freebie

Last year I need something for open house.  I wanted a cute way to ask for ask for supplies for the classroom so I created this freebie.  I simply copied the circles on colorful paper, cut them out, and added a Hershey's Kiss to each one.  I printed the display and put it on a black frame I had and displayed it on a table in my classroom.  I didn't take a picture, but you can put this together easily and get some of the needed supplies for your classroom and students!  The best part is you may have a little chocolate left for you to enjoy!!!

Ready Set SHOP!

My store will be on SALE!  

I am excited about this SALE!  I have some great items that would help you out throughout the year.  Check out some of the items and see what might fit your needs.  Happy Shopping and BTS14!

Work Days, Open House

I think we need to change the term work day to meeting day.  This week I went back and the first day was optional with no meetings.  It was great catching up with others and chatting, having lunch, and doing a few things in my room.  Then Tuesday came, meetings all day.  And next Wednesday...just repeat Tuesday... meetings all day.  The meetings are due to various changes.  Meetings about the school year, trainings for new programs, PLCs, etc.  You understand.  Meetings are a most, I just want to be able to accomplish all the other stuff I need to do in my room.  I want to get ready for 21 smiling faces!  Hopefully, I am closer to that now.  I cant wait to meet my kiddos and their families tonight at Open House.  Here is a quick look at some things in my room.

 

Happy New Year!

 

Take a Kiss & Grant a Wish Freebie

I am trying to get everything ready for back to school.  I go back next week, and we have Open House/Meet the Teacher Thursday night.  I made some cuties to help stock up our supplies.  I am printing the sign and putting it in a fun frame.  Then, I am going to add a Hershey's Kiss to each circle.  I will display this on a table in my room. I just hope our class has some of our wishes come true.  I thought I would share it all with you.  Don't forget to give me some feedback and follow me on tpt. Thanks!

Enjoy the Freebie!

Happy B2S 2013!

Winners...

And the winners are Roxanne and Christin.  Congratulations!!! I sent you both my Back to School Literacy and Math Activities.  I go back on the 19th and the students start on the 26th. 

 

 

I have been busy working on some last minute craft activities.  Here is a sneak peek...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally Finished Giveaway

I have procrastinated long enough!  I may have been thinking if I don't finish it, I don't have to go back.  So not true!  Anyways, my Back to School Literacy & Math Activities is finally finished.  I was almost finished last week with it, but my computer froze and I lost all the math activities.  Needless to say, frustration took place!  I finished the activities last night, and worked on adding it to tpt this morning. Giveaway Time!!!  The first person to guess the day I have to go back to work wins.  I hope everybody has a wonderful B2S 2013! 

 

Happy 2013!

Currently August

August has arrived!  I really wish we could have held it off for a little while longer, but it didn't ask me.  This month is going to be exciting, fun, stressful, sad, and thrilling all rolled in to one. Lots of things happening, so ready or not August is here!

I am linking up with Farley.



 

 

Listening

I should have known the thunder would bring RAIN!  I think rain has become the newest disliked four letter word for many folks in North Carolina this summer.  Another inch (should I say five) is pouring down tonight.

 

Loving 

What more needs to be said, I love not having an alarm set for the morning.

 

Thinking and Needing

I am so excited about the Carolina Blogger Meet-up this weekend.  It is going to be so much FUN!!! I just need to pack my bag for the weekend.







 



 

Wanting

I want to have my room finished!  I need to finish arranging, decorating, and organizing.  Then, I can work on the planning during!

 

B2S Must Haves

1. A great teachers bag.  I received one similar to this as a gift from a student last year.  I love it!  It is a Thirty-one bag.

 

2.  Colorful Pens make grading papers so much more FUN!

 



3. An adorable lunch bag makes those healthy lunches just a little more yummy!  I am still on the lookout for a new one.  I saw this one on Target online.  Not sure that I love it!  Where do you find your lunch bag at?



Happy August!!!!!!!!



Back to School Books

Don't you just love reading to your kiddos?  I LOVE reading to them! Here are a few of the books I will read the first week of school.  It really is just a small collection of books I use.  I read a variety of books to implement Daily 5, teach character education and classroom expectations, and of course reading strategies and skills.  Not to mention just for FUN!

 

 

What are some of your favorite read alouds for the first week?  Link up with Elementary School Garden and share your favorites.

 



 

Wonderful Week

What a wonderful week!  This week was my first official week back to school, and it was full of teacher meetings, faculty meetings, grade level meetings, and even more meetings.  It is always exciting starting a new year, decorating the room, creating lessons and activities, planning for the first week, and meeting the best kids ever!  Open house was last night it was full of energy and excitement by everybody.  I loved meeting all my kids and their families.  Also, I loved seeing so many of my past students.  It makes my heart grow each year as they come back for their hugs.  Monday will be our first day and I can't wait!  Hope all the rest of you are enjoying the start of the year.

BTW I am getting closer to the 50 giveaway! 

The Best Book

I purchased the best book last year from a Scholastic Book Fair.  The Little White Owl is a great book to use to teach about how everybody has their own unique qualities.  The book celebrates how we all are beautiful and diverse.  It is great beginning of the year book about friendships.  It really would be perfect for all of you that are doing an OWL themed classroom too. 

What books do you like to read a the beginning of year?