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Monday, September 12, 2016
Teacher toolbox
I saw this awesome idea on Pinterest to create a teacher toolbox. The first step I did was to purchase this box from Lowes. Mine cost about $16.00. This will be a great addition to my classroom and will keep everything in its place. No more misplaced items...well hopefully anyway.
Transition
It's been a while since I've posted! Whew so much has happened since my last edit. I've had a new baby which came as a complete and total surprise. I decided to put my teaching career on hold and stay at home with him. I'm back in school for my Master in Counseling. Once I am through with my degree I plan on returning to the workforce as a school counselor.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Bling call bell
I found this absolutely cute call bell at Ross Store. It has my name all over it. Love that it was not only inexpensive (5.99) but bedazzled!! I love bling. Going to use it to get my students' attention during Daily 5.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Classroom curtains
I'm thinking of doing my classroom in teal/black with a french vintage twist. Since I'm switching grade levels and classroom I have a lot of work to do. I want to buy black shelves and get a few teal baskets to place on the shelves to hide my clutter and make it more homey for my 5th graders. I bought a few baskets and decor already for my reading area. SO this is my dilemma, I cant decide which fabric to use for my curtains. The bulletin boards will be in teal with black borders and vice versa. PLEASE help me decide!! Teal/white or black/white. I bought a storage ottoman with the black/white pattern and 3 baskets to stack on shelves that's also black/white. I'm not sure if the black/white fabric will be too overbearing. HELP!!!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
2nd Grade stuff
When I was teaching 2nd grade, we visited a charter school and got some really neat ideas. Here's a few. Enjoy :)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Making the switch from 3rd to 5th grade
I've been teaching 3rd grade for 3 years and 2nd grade for 2. Every move have been more fabulous than before. Leaving 2nd grade for 3rd wasn't my choice but I love challenges and took the bull by the horns! The state test that I had to prep 3rd graders for scared the mongoose outta me. I mean, I went from having fun teaching thematic units to now being responsible for test scores. Here in Texas we call it the STAAR test. I figured it would be easy right? Just do what I do best and "voila"...wasn't so easy but I love challenges and gave it my absolute best shot.
Once, I got comfortable and confident BAM a curve ball! I was asked to teach 5th grade next year. I appreciated the honor and trust my principal placed in me. Okay, I think I've said it numerous times already, I LOVE A CHALLENGE, actually without challenges I get bored. No problem right? Well only one thing, I wasn't certified to teach through 5th grade. My certification is EC-4. So I signed up to take the state certification exam to get me qualified to teach 5th. I had to take the exam within 2 weeks from sign up date. A wonderful coworker loaned me a study guide and I got to work. Took my test and aced it. I am officially a 5th grade teacher! YIKES!
Once, I got comfortable and confident BAM a curve ball! I was asked to teach 5th grade next year. I appreciated the honor and trust my principal placed in me. Okay, I think I've said it numerous times already, I LOVE A CHALLENGE, actually without challenges I get bored. No problem right? Well only one thing, I wasn't certified to teach through 5th grade. My certification is EC-4. So I signed up to take the state certification exam to get me qualified to teach 5th. I had to take the exam within 2 weeks from sign up date. A wonderful coworker loaned me a study guide and I got to work. Took my test and aced it. I am officially a 5th grade teacher! YIKES!
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Hi, welcome to the fabulous life of ME! Blogging is new to me but it is something my husband is great at. With much convincing from him, I decided to open one of my own. Besides, I only spend 50 hours out the day viewing other teacher's blog :). Teaching comes as a second nature to me after being a mother. Education is in my blood. My mom was a teacher, as well as many relatives. When I'm not stealing researching ideas for my classroom, I'm a mother to a 1st grader and 2-4th graders. Brace yourselves as I take you through my crazy, odd, fun life of being a teacher!
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