I have to tell you guys, you made me feel much better about not going to my classroom, although after a little bit of school shopping, I couldn't wait any longer. I went up there yesterday and got my room slightly put back together. Two more days of working and I should be ready to go. I still have a small pile at home and a handful of things to grab, but it was definitely time to take as much as possible to school. My vehicle, which had all the back seats laid down, kind of look like it threw up Crayola, Target, Walmart, and School Box. If I had added anymore, I don't think I would have been able to see out my back window. Seriously, I swear people that aren't teachers look at us like we are crazy! My obsession with all new school supplies started when I was a kid. Just ask my Dad's checkbook. To this day, I love brand new crayons (only Crayola), markers, notebooks, folders, and all the other little things that make my classroom just a little more fun. It should probably be classified as an addiction, but it's only once a year that I buy 20 red, black, and green folders and 20 black pencil boxes, so I've managed to get my hubby to excuse it as one of my quirks. Yes, I get the fact that it's the parent's job to buy most of this stuff, but if I get it then I can make sure everything matches my decor and we all know that allows parents and kids to fully live out the first grade experience. That's my new philosophy (I've probably already told you guys). I don't teach first grade. I create an experience. Sounds like a lot more fun, doesn't it? Alright, now for Favorite Pins Friday which is one of the cutest linky parties ever! If there is a link, you can click on the header and it will take you to the page. #1 - Stained Glass Fun This will definitely make a great Fun Friday. I'd probably cut the wax paper into the shape of flowers or some other shape, put it on a paper plate (so there isn't marker everywhere), and let my kiddos go to town. #2 - Handwriting Practice If you are like me, it is hard to get in actual handwriting practice. Between science, social studies, math, language arts, and creative writing there is very little time left to spend on how to form letters of the alphabet. So, this pin just jumped out at me. I am going to create three or four of these and when my students finish early, have them do this for a few minutes. I may also use them as a center every few weeks. #3 - Turtle Plant Oh my goodness! This is adorable! This will definitely be a Fun Friday at some point this year! It would also be a great Science Day crafty thing to do. #4 - About Me Can you say, "This will be perfect for Open House?" This is so cute! I can't wait to go get scrapbook paper, yarn, buttons, etc. for this project. Shhh!!!! Don't tell my hubby that we may have to run to Hobby Lobby in the next week or two. #5 - Be a Leader This quote is so true! I hope this is the leader that I am. I definitely know that my incredible principal and my sweet teammates do all of these things. #6 - Cool Cup I don't need this, but I definitely want it. It's too cute not to show you guys! #7 - Invisible Ink Um... need I say more? Automatic coolness factor! We will definitely be doing this during our Detective Week. #8 - Friends I love my family, but this was too sweet to not pin. #9 - Box Tops Fun I saw this and seriously fell in love. I swear I have Box Tops all over the place all the time. They are on counter tops at home, hidden in the bottom of my purse, in random cups or drawers at school. You get the point! I mean what kid wouldn't want to have a Box Top bank? Plus, then I can have another thing to create. Oh, and this blog is cc uu tt ee!!!! It is incredible! #10 - Recess Buckets Can you keep a secret? I am planning on making these. This is a great gift for your teammates at the beginning of the year. Our playground isn't next to the nurse, so we could definitely use this. I may also throw in some hand sanitizer, gloves, and a little packet of tissues. Alright, know that was a lot of school pins, but I am sure that as much as we love summer, you can also use these ideas. Have a great weekend!
I'm linking up with Cara today to share my favorite pins from the week. Don't forget that you can link up with Saturday Snapshots tomorrow. This week I've been pinning some photography stuff so come check out some good tips tomorrow. Source: Crafts Decor Pins I can't wait to do this next year. I think this is so great for students. Source: Digital Photography School Three lenses every photographer should own. Source: Stickygram.com- How fun would these magnets be? You print from instagram. Source: Improve Photography Source: MarionBerry Style - Love the style and especially the hair style. I want some caramel highlights like this. Source: Savoring the Thyme - Yum! I've been on a sweet potato fry kick lately. This dipping sauce looks amazing. Source : Diana212 Never tried baked avocado. Sounds yummy! Source: Parent Teach Play Can't wait to complete the Egg Drop Science experiment with my 1st graders next year. Source: RainbowswithinReach- I always plant seeds but never but a picture on the cup. LOVE this idea! Source: Keepin' It Kool in Kinderland Once again LOVE the pictures. I'm such a visual person. This would be great for subs. Source: Mind Body Green Love this website. So informational ALL. THE. TIME I need to watch my sleep habits. They are all out of whack. With all of these linkies and blog hops this e card is exactly what I'm thinking. See you tomorrow!
Hey, ya'll! I hope you are all out for summer! This was my first week, and I'm loving it! It's been a little crazy.... for example, on Wednesday night, my computer crashed and I.LOST.EVERYTHING! Luckily, I {for some reason} had saved most of my things on Google drive. Whew! Today (and every Friday) I'm going to bring you my favorite pins for the week. I'll try to keep them teacher related! So.... let's get started! Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest. This is an AWESOME conversion chart for anyone who uses Accelerated Reader. We do, and I can't wait to use it next year. This would be an awesome reading strategy to teach the kids as they read. It would be a little costly, but I think it would be worth it! Does anyone else love Runde's Room? She is amazing! This is a wonderful strategy to teach your students as they read. We actually did something like this with literal vs. inferential questions. I'm definitely going to add this to my plans this year. I just love how organized this teacher is! I'm wanting to get a little more organized with my planning this year, so I'm going to try something like this. I couldn't resist. Aren't these nails just the cutest things ever?? I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite pins. Honestly, it was difficult choosing just 5! I have so many things that I love on Pinterest.
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Friday Favorites: It's Gonna Be May. Our Friday Favorites for this week include Justin Timberlake, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Universal Threads, and more. It's been a busy week gearing up for the end of the school year but we are ready for it!
Today is Favorite Pins Friday. I love Pinterest and I have a lot more time to search while I am resting my fractured ankle. Although, it does make me want to go do something and then I change my mind. Here’s what I’m loving this week: Last year, my grade level team really focused on...
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Happy Friday peeps! Lindsay here . . . Well I'm back today with another edition of Favorite Pins Friday {a linky with The First Grade Par...
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