Liebster Award!

I have been nominated for the Liebster award! Thank you to Rebecca over at Okie Teacher Tales!

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

 

My nominees:

 

Rachelle at teach, blog, repeat

Hillary at Adventures of Teaching

Susan at First Grade Friendly Froggies

Krazy4K

Mrs. Olson's Lucky Little Learners

 

 

My Questions:

 

1.      Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging to share ideas and create a network for other teachers to share their ideas.

2.     What is the crazy thing that has happened at school to you?

The craziest thing that has ever happened to me at school was when I let a student go to the restroom and he accidentally came back without his shorts!

3.     Where would you travel to if you could go anywhere?

I would travel to Greece (and I plan to!)

4.     What is your dream job/grade level?

I have taught K for 10 years and high school for 5 years. I’m starting 4^th grade next year and I’m extremely excited about it. My dream grade level is 1^st grade though!

5.     Why did you start teaching?

I needed a career change and was soooooo glad I did! I LOVE it and wouldn’t do anything else!

6.     What do you do for fun?

I love to camp with my family and travel.

7.      How many schools did you go to as a child?

I went to 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools.

8.     Who was your favorite teacher? Why?

Ms. Menna was my favorite teacher because she was my Kindergarten teacher!

9.     What is your class theme or how is it decorated?

I have always used stars in my theme but this year I’m going to do a beach theme with lots of fish, surf boards and pink flamingos!

10. Does your school do a school wide theme?

If so, what is it for the next year?

Yes, we do bears.

11. Do you sell things on Tpt? If no, do you plan to in the future? 

What is your link if you do?

      Yes, my link is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cool-Teach-Adventures-In-Teaching  

 

Random Facts about Me:

My love scary movies!

I love Mexican food!

I eat Scholtzsky's every Saturday!

I grew up in Michigan.

I am addicted to blog hopping, pinterest and instagram.

I have a college student and a senior in high school.

I love dogs!

I love to be outdoors!

I love to camp on the lake in our home-away-from-home!

I have a sock monkey collection.

I collect flamingos!

I'm obsessed with perfecting my lesson plans!

Now Your Questions:

1. What is your favorite grade to teach?

2. What is your favorite time of year and why?

3. What was your favorite trip you have ever taken?

4. What was the last conference you attended?

5. What was the last book you read?

6. How do you relax during the school year?

7. How long have you been blogging?

 

8. Where did you go to College?

 

9. What is your favorite product off of Teachers Pay Teachers?

 

10. Do you use a smart board in your classroom?

 

11. How many children do you have? (furry or human :))