I am so super excited about reaching this milestone that I never thought would happen. I just can't believe how this little old blog has revolutionized the way I teach & my outlook on my job. I don't know what I did with my time before blogging & pinning obsessively! Between blog stalking, teaching, pinning & blogging I don't know how I fit anything else in! Well, I do need to fit in exercise starting tomorrow! Raise your hands in the air for diets starting on Monday! Mine always do & hopefully it won't end by lunchtime....he he. I need to handcuffed around my treat jar at work. I think I need to make it a rule that I can't get a treat until I earn two big fuzzies! Ok enough of my 12 step program needs...now onto a giveaway! As you may know I use bucket filling in my room...if you are a new follower check out my post here. Here is a brand new bucket I made today waiting to be in a classroom! It's super uber cute! If you are not a bucket filler, … [Read more...] about Holy 700 Followers! Time for a Giveaway!
I’m obsessed with Daily 5! Check out my rotation chart & FREEBIES!
Well friends, it's official I am obsessed with Daily Five! I read the book & stalked all your blogs & became....OBSESSED! I am loving it & so are my kiddos! It was very intimidated at first because I wasn't sure how I was going to fit it into my schedule & then I found out we are required to do an uninterrupted 90 minute reading block which does not include RTI...ugh! Well, I'm making it work & LOVE IT! Here are a few shots of my kiddos in action! I know, I know...holy cuteness! Here we are building our stamina. I first explained stamina to them by comparing it to yoga & how you have to build your stamina to hold a position for a certain amount of time. Can you say "Namaste"...they can! We are practicing breathing techniques here. This has also helped with a few anxiety issues we were having adjusting to first grade. Their expressions kill me! This is our first try @ "Read to Self" after picking out our "Just … [Read more...] about I’m obsessed with Daily 5! Check out my rotation chart & FREEBIES!
Is there a hole in your desk? Limited time desk fairy FREEBIE!
If your class is anything like mine then you have several Mr. Messy's in your room too! It's really hard for my kiddos to go from tables to desks & this transition is a bit frustrating but it's our job to help them stay organized. Nothing drives me more nuts when I am tripping over paper & crayons all day. I also just love when I have desk check & make them empty their desks & piles of papers fall out. Hmm I want to say "And where were you when the WHOLE class put their graded paper in their folder?" Lots of these little nuggets are used to someone at home that starts with the letter "M" doing EVERYTHING for them & it's apparent when they start first grade. To alleviate the stress on me & to help them stay organized the "Clean Deskerella" or "Messy Deskeralla" visits a few times a week when they are gone...WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. I try to keep track of this so I don't keep giving the same students coupons. When the "Clean Deskerlla" visits she … [Read more...] about Is there a hole in your desk? Limited time desk fairy FREEBIE!
THANK YOU MRS. SAYLOR!
WOW! What a nice surprise from Mrs. Saylor for nominating me in her Top 10 blogs! I am so excited & honored I can't stand it! Thanks for making my weekend Mrs. Saylor! Check out her blog here! Along with Mrs. Saylor's Blog I follow hundreds of other blogs & here are some of my daily stalking favorites...check them out! I am a new author for this great blog! Happy Blog Hopping! Have a safe Labor Day weekend! … [Read more...] about THANK YOU MRS. SAYLOR!
Behavior Coupons
This is definitely NOT my idea! I was inspired by some behavior catalogs I stumbled upon on Pinterest. This got my wheels turning because I have been looking for a way to get rid of my treasure box. While creating these I had it in my mind that I wanted something for my students to hold onto & for me not to create more work for myself to keep track of what they picked. So I made coupons & printed them on cardstock & laminated them. So every Friday the kids will be able to trade in their warm fuzzies for a coupon or two of their choice. They can ONLY pick one of the same coupon. They will be responsible for holding onto their coupons and handing it to me BY THE BELL....otherwise they "expire". So if I have a student pick "Wear your favorite hat to school" this will ONLY happen in my classroom IF they give me their coupon right away. I used to let them only cash in coupons on Fridays BUT I changed that & I will let "cash in" their coupon all week … [Read more...] about Behavior Coupons
Classroom Pics….finally & Me & My Gang
Oh my! What a very hectic few weeks! We finished our 9th day of school this today & oh boy am I ever tired! They just wear me out! On top of having a new class, we also are experiencing lots of changes which can be super stressful! I truly adore my new firsties & am very excited for this school year. I have changed my theme, my behavior plan, & am adding Daily Five....stressful but very exciting as well. Here are some pictures of my classroom that I am really proud of :o) Enjoy & feel free to pin away! I am so in love with my new groovy word wall! It's so bright & colorful! Check it out here. Inspired by Pinterest! Oh how I LOVE & AM OBSESSED WITH PINTEREST! Don't forget to follow me! I used labels on this BTW. Super easy & it keeps me so organized since I ditched my big clunky teacher desk this year. I adore my window now! Thanks to my future student teacher for hanging those PITA (pain in the ass) beads that I … [Read more...] about Classroom Pics….finally & Me & My Gang