Last week, I started working officially at my new school. I had been waiting all summer to meet my new team of teachers and I was so relieved when we finally got to work together last week. We came in for an optional pre-preplanning period to get a head start on our school year and I’m so glad that we did. It gave us a chance to work together and plan out our curriculum for the year. One of the best parts about my switching schools is that I am teaching the same subject and grade level as I was at my previous school, so the content and curriculum is very familiar and comfortable for me. But working with new people is always a little challenging, even under the best of circumstances. You have to figure out everyone’s working style and then you have to come together to plan without really knowing much about the people you are working with. Coming from my previous team that I worked with who had been together for years, it was a much slower process this time. My former team knew each other so well that we could crank out lessons and curriculum in no time. And, of course, that kind of relationship takes time to build, so my new team works much slower than that right now. But I can already tell that we will work well together and that is a huge relief. Along with being able to work with my team, I finally got access to my classroom last week. I spent almost every day up there moving my things into my new room and getting it all set up. My new room is much larger than my old one and so it didn’t take me long to realize that the things I had up last year were not going to be enough to fill this new space. Which was kind of exciting because it meant I got to explore a few new bulletin board ideas that I had always wanted to try, but never had room for before. (Ignore my kids climbing on the desks…) My new school is an Avid school. Avid is a program that focuses on college and career readiness and all teachers in the school apply Avid concepts in their classes. Which I think is awesome! A big part of the Avid program is learning to take Cornell Notes, a style of note-taking that is proven to help students master information more efficiently. I’ve never used Cornell Notes before, so most of my summer has been spent learning about them and how to use them in my class this year. I made a bulletin board with the Cornell Note structure on it, so that I don’t have to tell students 100 different times how to format their notes. I also added an affirmation bulletin board. (SIDE NOTE: This isn’t really a bulletin board. It’s just a big open space on the wall that I made to look like a bulletin board! Teacher trick! I did it with several “bulletin boards” in my room this year because I only had one small real bulletin board in my room and all these huge blank walls.) I got the idea for this bulletin board on Pinterest (duh.) and I love it. The center of the board will say, “TAKE WHAT YOU NEED!” The idea is that students can pull off the post-it notes with messages they need to hear. Because I teach middle school and it is SUPER un-cool to participate in cheesy things like this, I also plan to give out those post-it notes, too. Let’s say I’m working with someone who is struggling on a task, I might casually pluck the “Trials are your triumphs” note off the board and put it discretely on their desk as a little bit of super secret encouragement (which is the only kind of encouragement most middle schoolers will accept). I’ll report back once the year starts on how this works… Actually, this is the only REAL bulletin board I have in my room… One thing I am not used to are desks instead of tables. I do a ton of group work and have always had tables instead of desks for my classes. At this new school, tables are in short supply so even though I have requested them to be traded out with my desks, I don’t think that will happen for a while. On the plus side, these desks are HUGE and awesome! At my old school, I had a really cozy little corner for my desk and things. I had a few bookshelves that held all my personal knick-knacks and odds and ends and lots of bulletin board space to hang pictures of my family, friends, and students. This room didn’t have any bookshelves in it, so I have been trying to find a way to make my little space feel homey and comfortable. With as much time as I spend in my classroom, I need a little nest of my own. I eventually decided to turn the whole front wall by my desk into my little inspiration wall. I put up this (fake) bulletin board with all my personal pictures and memorabilia and then lined my desk and even the windowsills with keepsakes. I have to hang my diplomas above the bulletin board and then I’ll be finished with my little nook. Overall, I think it’s coming together nicely. I have a few little things to add next week during preplanning, but I feel pretty good about where I am starting my year. New beginnings tend to overwhelm me, but I’ve learned over the years that the more prepared I am for them, the better I deal with them. And I feel really prepared right now. Year seven. Here we go!
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Printable Positive Affirmation Mini Cards for Encouragement & Love Spread positivity and love with these printable mini cards! Perfect for leaving notes of encouragement, advice, and love, or as little send-along cards to brighten someone's day. Use them as lunch box notes or share them with family and friends to spread kindness, inspiration, gratitude, and positive messages. This digital download includes 72 different cards (6 pages of 12 message cards - 12 cards per page), each mini card is approximately 2.7" by 2.8". The cards are designed to be printed on full 8.5″ x 11″ sheets of paper, and you can print as many as you'd like! These cards are a great gift idea for anyone looking to add positivity to their lives through affirmations and positive thinking. Use them to actively practice positive thinking, build self-esteem, and self-improvement. Any kind of white paper will work, but thicker paper like cardstock may be best. Spread some love and encouragement today with these printable positive affirmation mini cards! HOW DO I DOWNLOAD? Make your purchase via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Paypal. Download your files by clicking on the link on your receipt, which Etsy will send you immediately, or in your e-mail from Etsy (please make sure Etsy has your correct email address). Access your purchase at any time by logging in to Etsy, heading to 'You' (top right of your Etsy Page), and 'Purchases/Reviews'. No limit to the number of times you can print. TERMS & CONDITIONS This is a Digital item and must be downloaded. Due to their nature, digital items cannot be returned or refunded. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a problem. This design is strictly for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You are not permitted to resell this digital file in whole or in part, original or modified. You are not permitted to print copies and distribute for sale or give these files away for free. An unlimited amount of copies can be made. The final project of the artwork will be determined by the quality of the printer and either the paper or card stock that you choose. Please keep in mind that colors on a monitor may vary slightly from how they appear in person or how they display on viewing device to another due to the color calibration of your device or monitor. Copyright 2020 Breathe and Reboot
Handwritten sticky note quotes add such a personal and intimate touch. Today I want to share these uplifting and positive handwritten sticky note quotes.
There are 12 different positive post it stickers to collect, you can each one separately or a mix of 6, or all 12 During lockdown I used to write myself little positive messages on post it notes and stuck them around my desk. They really helped me to keep going through shielding and worrying about my family. Hopefully they will help you or your friends or family too. Each post it note is around 6cm in size. They are waterproof and printed on vinyl sticker paper Copyright Pixiedrew 2022.
Are you looking to influence your students’ self-esteems by using positive messages or affirmations? This unique approach to delivering positive messages for students will inspire and awe them (and you)! It’s surely not BREAKING NEWS that students can benefit in ways, big and small, to positive messages. Teachers and parents have worked diligently to analyze […]
Positive Sticky Notes - a HUGE set of 300 happy notes to print and pass out to students and staff throughout the school year.
Are you ready to take your Bible study notes to the next level? If you're looking for some inspiration, I've put together thirty amazing note-taking ideas that are sure to bring a spark of creativity into your studies!
Positive Sticky Notes - a HUGE set of 300 happy notes to print and pass out to students and staff throughout the school year.
Over 50 affirmation cards with inspiring messages of self love, self care, and positive thinking daily reminders to take care of yourself and manifest positive energy from the universe. These beautiful positive mantra and manifestation quote cards are great for self-care kits, vision boards and meditation! Includes: 1 PDF file with watercolor backgrounds, ink friendly messages cards, and 6 different label options for jars, buckets, boxes, etc. ** Buy 3 items and get 15% off with code BUY3GET15 or save even more with 25% off the purchase of 5 items with code BUY5GET25. PLEASE NOTE: * 15 prompts on each page. * This is a DIGITAL Downloadable product. NO physical will be mailed. You will be able to instantly download the files after purchase. * All products are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not upload or share the files or manufacture and distribute the physical output. All rights reserved © Wendy C. Baker, LLC
Your mental health matters! I made these stickers for people to use as daily reminders to take care of yourself and that its okay to not be at your best all of the time! I hope they make someone realize they are worth being here! Made out of printable vinyl, covered with a protective layer of glossy clear vinyl to give it protection against water and scratches. Great for water bottles, laptops, scrapbooking etc. (Sticker adheres the best to smooth not textured surfaces. Example of textured surface is a yeti bottle, because it is not smooth the stickers do not stick very well on this type of surface) *Shipping is free. I use Canada Post and just regular letter mail. I can not guarantee a delivery day or time line as I do not provide tracking for these items. Canada Post is experiencing some delays due to the covid 19 pandemic. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
10 quotes to bring positivity and inspiration to your day.
Here are some quick and easy ideas to improve family communication. Grab this free set of sticky notes for upcoming IEP meetings!
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Daily affirmations are a great way to give your day a positive spin and remind yourself of who you are and what you are capable of. I love short simple affirmations because they are easy to remember and when you stick them on post-it notes around the house they are easy to read at any distance. I place my affirmations around my house from the bathroom, the inside of my wardrobe to the one next to my bed. I have different ones for my office to keep me motivated with an abundance mindset.
10 quotes to bring positivity and inspiration to your day.
I’ve had a strangely busy week for someone who is still staying home all the time. On top of that, we went without internet for about 8 hours yesterday because of a Xfinity outage. I’m so dependent on the internet that it kind of messed with my entire day. I might need to work on that just a bit. lol! Speaking of the internet, I sure love it for inspiration. I love searching for quotes and pinning them to Pinterest. I’ve been working on this board for years and thought this would be a good day to share a few of my favorites.
PRINT & USE INSPIRING NOTES FOR KIDS Lunchbox notes set is a great way to send positive and inspiring notes to your kids, tweens, teen, spouse friend or coworker. Encouragement cards are small and a easy way to send a motivational message even when you can't be there. Looking to help develop a growth mindset? Send note cards with inspirational messages. 300 dpi graphics print crisp and clean! _________________________________ WHAT YOU GET: PDF with 24 Lunchbox Notes Prints 8 per page on 8.5" x 11" paper (US Letter) **PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - NO PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU** It's easy, just PRINT & USE! ________________________________ HOW IT WORKS: Place your order with Simple Desert Designs. You will gain instant access to your digital download! Click on the access link(s) on the PDF that you download with your purchase. **Look for the hyperlinks (underlined) in your PDF for access to your files** _________________________________ FILES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY - EDITABLE FILES MAY NOT BE FORWARDED, SHARED, SOLD OR DISTRIBUTED - MASS PRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL USE & FILE SHARING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright 2022 Simple Desert Designs ~ All rights reserved
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Get your hands on this pack of FREE Printable Affirmation Cards. There are 30 pretty pastel daily affirmations to choose from. Simply pick one out each morning and pop it on the bathroom mirror. They're a great way to make you smile and bring some positive thoughts to each day.
Today I'm sharing these Random Act of Kindness Printable Notes with you. These are perfect to share with someone who needs a little pick me up.
Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for children. They improve the wellbeing, boost their self-esteem, and encourage creative thinking. Try these 7 fun and innovative ways of doing affirmations with your children!
Use this list of free resources to use as social emotional learning activities to help you work with kids and young adults. As a special educator for 10 years, I can say without a doubt that we need more social emotional learning supports for kids and young adults. Some of my best days in the classr
This free list of 50 positive affirmations for kids can be used as a coping tool to build resiliency, a growth mindset & self-compassion.
