Where did summer go??

I know all you teachers are feeling the same! We soooo look forward to our summer and then we wonder, what did I do this whole time?? Some of you may already be back! (sigh) It is a bittersweet time of year and I know you know what I mean! Sad our summer is gone but excited to start the new year!! This is my last week off so I am trying to get enjoy as best I can. I recently just put a bundle pack of my 3 best selling items on TPT. It is a bundle of my Behavior Chart, I'm Done! Poster and Lunch Choice Poster. It is in Polka Dot bright colors. All for only $6.50! What a deal! I know we spend so much of our own money at the start of the year (all year) so I thought I would put something together that is affordable for all! Enjoy!!
How has the end of your summer gone?

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Busy,Busy!!

Sorry I have not been posting much, we have been sooo busy as the end of summer is nearing! :(
I am also getting ready for my husband's deployment to Afghanistan (another sad face).
On a happier note, we found some great deals while school shopping this tax free weekend! ( I also stocked up on some new make-up and brushes. If you have not tried the Urban Decay Naked Pallet, you are missing out!( Look it up on youtube, that is how I found out about it. LUV it!!) :)
Anyway, here is my latest product. I revamped my Book Bin Labels and now have them in the ohh soo popular chevron background. Click on the link below to see them in my store.....

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chevron-Book-Bin-Labels-806045

Happy Sunday!

Another Teacher quote freebie!!

August 1st, I can't believe it! Where has my summer gone??!! Well, I know we are ALL anxious to get our room together, organized and decorated (he he) :) Here is another quote that I made. Again, I found the quotes on Pintrest and just made them into my own. Click on picture to download.

Happy Thursday!!

Cutsie Teacher Quote Freebie

I'm baaack! I have been off with the lovely family on vacation but it is time that I get back to (some) work!  :) Anyway, I have not done much but here is a cute quote I found on Pintrest from
 itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.com. I just copied the quote but made my own version. (I am not selling so hope that it is ok)
I have been finding cute teacher quotes, printing and framing for my classroom. Easy, cheap and oh sooo cute! Hope you like it. More to come soon. Click on it to get it.

3 for 3 Giveaway!!

Hello ya'll! I am participating in Teachntex.blogspot.com's 3 for 3 Giveaway this week! She is celebrating her blog anniversary AND reaching (originally 300 followers) but now almost 500!! Wow! Check out her blog and enter to win "Blogger's Choice" products from amazing  teachers TPT store! You knwo we love some TPT!! Sorry I am posting so late about this, I am currently vacationing in Biloxi, MS with the ENTIRE family! Contest will run this week so you still have a chance!

Click on picture and head on over to check it out!!

Reading Response Freebie

Here is a Reading Response that I created last year for my students because I did not feel that they were putting much effort into their reading homework. This holds them more accountable. I meant to share it when I made it then forgot and as I was going through my docs there it was. So here it is just for you!! Hope you enjoy....

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Liebster Award!

Hello All! I have been nominated for my first Blog Award and I am  honored and super excited ! I love blogging and finding new ideas from so many other teacher bloggers. I have learned SOOO much since I started last year!! Thank you so much for nominating me Portia from Tidbits From Ms. Pitts!!

 

The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. So, what is a Liebster?  The meaning: Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. I love it and am happy to be part of it!!

Here is the criteria that I need to follow:

1.  Link back to the blog that nominated me. 
2. Answer the questions posted for me by my nominator.
3.  Share 11 random facts about myself.
4.  Create 11 questions for my nominees.
5.  Nominate 5-11 blogs with fewer than 200 followers. 
6.  Contact my nominees to let them know that I nominated them.


So here goes...
1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I have always wanted to be teacher since as far back as I can remember. I used to make my little brother sit and be the student while I "taught" him. :)
2. What are a few of your favorite TV shows?
I am not much of a sitcom fan but I LOVE some reality T.V.! My fave right now has to be Big Brother! (sorry to admit that)
3. How are you spending your summer break?
I just had my mom visit from Idaho and now we are gearing up for a week in Biloxi, MS where we met up with ALL my family. We do it ever year and have a blast!
4. What educational websites or apps do you like for your students to utilize?
I like to use:
bookadventure.com
reading.ecb.org
coolmath-games.com
spellingcity.com
abcya.com
funbrain.com
ixl.com5. Where are your favorite places to shop? I really like NY and Co. for work clothes, Old Navy and Gap for casual. For household I love Pottery Barn, Etsy, Target and Michael's.
6. What is your pet peeve? When parents actually think that I am the one treating their child unfair or it is my fault that they are misbehaving in class. Urks me to no end!!
7. What makes the state you live in a great place to visit? The beaches!
8. What is your favorite subject to teach? Why? Reading, I love to watch the children grow in their abilities and their love for reading! I try really hard to show them how much fun it is to read and how they can learn so much from just doing it!
9. What's one new thing you are going to implement this new school year? Why? Using a student dictionary. I have wanted to for awhile and never have. I think it will be a huge help for the spelling strugglers.
10. How do you manage grading papers where you are not left with stacks upon stacks? I grade the most important ones and then just check off on the others.
11. What random act of kindness have done in 2013? Well, I enjoy cooking and I am always making things for others.  I bring in the office staff goodies during the summer and I bring my teacher friends lunch from dinner leftovers during the school year.

11 Random Facts About Me:
1. I love to make things (crafts, sew, decorate, etc)
2. I love to eat healthy and try new recipes
3. I enjoy working out (yes I really do) :)
4. I ran a marathon (Marine Corps Marathon) two years ago
5. I am married to a Marine (could have figured that out huh?)
6. I was the first person in all my family to go to college
7. I love shopping and fashion
8. I was a stay at home mom with both my kids before I was a teacher
9. I love action movies
10. I adore Pintrest
11. I have 2 tattoo's

My Nominees
 Fun in Second Grade
Life, Love, Literacy
The Sweetest Thing
Simple in Second

 Questions for my Nominees:
1. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
2. What grades have you taught and which do you like the best? Why?
3. What are some of your hobbies outside of teaching?
4. Do you like to travel? If yes, where are places you have been?
5. How do you use technology in the classroom?
6. Do you like/not like the new Common Core?
7. What kinds of movies do you like or have seen lately?
8. Are you a city or a country person?
9. How do you get the attention of your class?
10. How many hours a week do you spend working at home during the school year?
11. If you were not a teacher what would you be?

I can't wait to hear all your answers! Thanks again Portia!!