I'm back!!!!! I know I have disappeared from blogland for several months. I needed a break and was getting way too overwhelmed with my little first grade nuggets. They are my first priority. I wanted to share an idea I came up with to keep me organized. As you know, I am a HUGE Daily 5 fan and still implement in my own classroom. I change things up from year to year and try to make them better. Anything to make my life easier, yes please! I was walking the aisles of Target one day...of course the post it aisle. I have always had a post it obsession and now it's COMPLETELY sort of out of control (according to the hubs). I posted this photo on IG the other day and noticed there are some other post-it fanatics out there. I was making sub plans which we all know are so painful to do. So I decided to show my IG fans how I make them pretty and more organized for my sub. I thought I should share this here too! I always have plenty of … [Read more...] about Daily 5 Post-It Lesson Plan-Bright Idea
Classroom Faces Giveaway
Every once in a while, the girls at Freebielicious discover a really awesome product for classroom teachers that is so amazing, we just have to share it with you! Today is one of those days! Get ready because we are hosting a super cute giveaway for custom classroom t-shirts from ClassroomFaces.com. We will be giving away a class set* of custom t-shirts to THREE lucky Freebielicious fans! Isn't that amazing? These are NOT your average t-shirt designs. The people at ClassroomFaces are so creative, they found a way to print a collection of drawings from every child in the class on the set of t-shirts, to create a truly custom design! Nobody else in the world will ever have a t-shirt exactly like the one your class designs. The website may be called "Classroom Faces" but there are SO many more options for children to draw than just their face. Sample designs on the website show creative ideas using student handprints or drawings of the school … [Read more...] about Classroom Faces Giveaway
Michael’s Gift Card Giveaway!
I’m so excited to be teaming up with my favorite freebie-friends for a BIG giveaway to help get you going this school year! Over at the Freebielicious blog, we’re giving away a BIG, GRAND PRIZE (scroll down to the bottom of this post to read all about it!) and right here on my little blog, I’m giving away $25.00 to my favorite store to go school shopping: Michael's. Michael's is my all time favorite craft store! I hate to say it but it's so close to my house, I could walk there. Sorry to those of you that don't have one close. But, that's ok! You can use the gift card online too! Holla!!! Please enter with integrity, using the Rafflecopter below. I’ll choose a winner a week from today. a Rafflecopter giveaway But, wait! That’s not ALL! The Freebielicious ladies know how much of your own hard-earned money goes into buying supplies, tissues, books, and classroom décor to get your classroom “kid-ready,” and we want to be able to put some of … [Read more...] about Michael’s Gift Card Giveaway!
Meet the Teacher Night #create2educate
If you have been a follower for a while then you are well aware of my addiction to chalkboard and neon. My entire classroom was redecorated to reflect my obsession. If you happened to miss my reveal check it out HERE. I am so excited to be participating in Michael's Stores #create2educate giveaway. All of the materials that are pictured are from my favorite craft store, Michael's. Find them here on Instagram! Since I am back to school in a few weeks and our "Meet the Teacher" night is EXACTLY one week from the day we start....EEK! I figured I would do something for that night. The parent reading tips brochure is from my dear friend Lyndsey or at A Year of Many Firsts new "Be a Reading Expert" pack. This girl is so creative and talented it's ridiculous! The girl makes me run out of ink constantly! She is truly gifted! There is a photo release and another brochure about my specific class and I also include blank index cards for the … [Read more...] about Meet the Teacher Night #create2educate
Vegas…..baby!
Vegas....baby! I swear I never thought I was going to catch up! I think I slept for 3 straight days. It's all a blur. A very fun and sleepless blur. I'm so glad I went, it was absolutely amazeballs A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! My BFF's over at Freebielicious and I had a booth at the exhibit hall during the SDE conference. It was a complete blast! I finally got to meet the friends I chat with daily IRL! We gave away an Ipad, tons of sweet treats & a zip drive full of our best sellers! We loved chatting with everyone that came to chat. Even though I hate pictures of myself, it was so fun getting to know all the new Freebielicious fans. I absolutely loved getting to know Scott from Lakeshore Learning! He was a complete blast! He took us to a fancy smancy dinner at Bouchon in the Venetian. Conversation was awesome! Let's talk about collaboration with bloggers...yes, please! I'm sure you recognize these beautiful faces! Deanna Jump … [Read more...] about Vegas…..baby!
Daily 5-2nd Edition Chapter 8 + FREEBIES!
Before you even bust my chops I know I am a week behind! Jeez...people! I was kind of busy in Vegas...baby! When I get a moment to breathe & get on a normal schedule I will be blogging about my trip. In the meantime, let's catch up on............. The way I run my math in my classroom will remain the same. I really feel like this entire chapter should be an entire book. I just felt like I didn't have enough information....to be brutally honest. I run my math stations typically like I do Daily 5 except they work in partners, with me, or by themselves and I don't have a chart. Basically, I don't call it Math Daily 3 or Math Daily 5. I just call it math stations. I have my math block after lunch & our daily jobs. I started out this year using EnVision...well that lasted all of 2 weeks. Blah! My students are babies & they are tired after lunch. They need to be up and moving and have some major hands on learning during math. Remember they have … [Read more...] about Daily 5-2nd Edition Chapter 8 + FREEBIES!