Open House!

Hi All,

Sorry, I've been MIA.  I have been working like crazy to get my room ready for open house.  I know most of you have already begun your school year, but mine doesn't start until the 4th.  So here is a walk through of my room!  Enjoy!

My door...yeah, I jumped onto the Owl Bandwagon :)

Sign I made for my room

LA Board - all the books are from the different genres we will be studying

My awesome director's chair my friend made for me...you can't see it very well, but it has LOVE written in HOKIE colors!  And, of course, my naglene.

My meeting area...I made those crates using real milk crates and seat cushions from IKEA. I really wanted to make those Pinterest ones, but it didn't have that file lip.

My desk area...on the bookshelf is my teacher's toolbox...it's hard to see though.

my schedule

calendar

Student work board...on the right is my homework board, but I guess that got cut off.

Science board

Math Board

Class library...it's covered up right now because we do guided discovery of the library.

Supplies area

There you have it.  Hope you liked it.

Monday Made It #13!

Hi All,

I know I have like an hour and change to get this up, but I did finally make something in time for a Monday Made It with Tara.

So I made a pendant banner for my classroom...I know it's not a big deal for most of you awesome crafters, but for this girl, it's a big achievement!  So here it is!

A FREE Back to School Packet!

Evening or Morning to some,

I just uploaded a new FREE product to my TpT store.  It's a Back to School packet that contains 4 pages of questionnaires and forms to begin the new school year!  I hope you enjoy it!

Freebie Friday!

Hi Hi,

It's FRIDAY!!  Monday starts the Teacher Work Week for me :( Sad to see summer go and VERY, VERY SAD TO LEAVE MIKE IN BLACKSBURG WITHOUT ME!  Anyway, I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin' for Freebie Friday.

So I created a freebie for you guys today (that's why this post took such a looong time to post!).  I made over 30 binder covers for you to use in your nifty teacher binder.  There's a bunch of titles....to name a few...Common Core (because I know everyone else in the US is on them but Virginia), Student Information, Parent Contacts, Reading, Daily 5, etc.  Just download them and have a look-see!  I hope you enjoy!

Therapeutic Thursday

Morning All,

Crazy early for me on one of my last days to sleep in! Argh!  Linking up with Blog Hoppin', how do I relax?

Hmm, I believe Mike would say I don't.  Even when I'm relaxing, I'm still doing something school related.  However, when it's been a rough day....

Love me some Tropical Smoothie!  Their Chipotle Chicken wrap and a Sunrise Sunset smoothie....*sigh*

or a nice slice of this will make any day back to normal!

I HEART chocolate.

or maybe a bourbon and coke...yes, a coke

These can always relax me after a rough day.

and the best for last....nothing like a good movie or a book :)

 

How do you relax?

I Teach....What's Your Superpower? Giveaway

Hey All,

I Teach....What's Your Superpower? is having a giveaway!  head over there now for an awesome May Book.

I'll post again later :)

Techie Tip Tuesday!

Morning Everyone!

I'm continuing the Teacher Week with Blog Hoppin' with a fabulous app I found.  It's called Classroom Organizer.  It's an app you can get on your iPhone or Android and use it to track your classroom library.  You scan in the books and kids can check them out.  It's awesome!  Now I can keep track of who is reading what, where my books are, even run assessment reports, and I won't lose them (as much)!  Best of all, it's FREE!  Enjoy!

Must Have Monday!

Hi All,

I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin' with her linky party: Teacher Week!

What must I have in order to survive teaching? Well....

First, COFFEE!

I wouldn't make it to 9:45 without my coffee.  It's such a lifesaver, and not just for me!

Second, my laminator!

This thing has made my life so much easier!  I heart my laminator!

Third, Photoshop CS6!

I wouldn't know how I would make all my TpT printables without it!

Fourth, my TpT Store!

I love all the products on here!  It's been wonderful!

Last but most definitely not least, an understanding spouse!

Don't know what I would do without him!  He keeps me sane when all else fails.

What must you have on this fine Monday?

Owl Themed 5 Daily Math Routines!

Hi All,

Sorry, I have been MIA for a bit.  I finally got into my room and it is a mess!  I'll get some pics the next time I am in there.  I made something else using, of course, owls.  This was a request from someone on Tpt.  Hope you guys like it!

TpT Sale!

Teachers pay Teachers is having an awesome sale!  Check it out! 
I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin' to show you what I got!

I'll have all my items for sale! 

1. Making Connections in Reading - strategies to help students in reading comprehension by making connections to their lives and prior knowledge

2. Owl and Polka Dots Classroom Set - tons of stuff for you to decorated your classroom with!  Who doesn't love owls?!?!

3. Owl Themed CAFE Posters - everyone has loved these!  Now you can get them for almost free!!

4. Owl Themed Morning Routine SMARTBoard - a great way to start the morning! See who's here and who isn't!  Easy to understand and simple to use!  

5. and all my other items are FREE!  YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!  GO AND SHOP! Please leave me feedback if you can and don't forget to follow me; I plan on having a ton more stuff!