FREE Thank You Notes!

Hi everyone! I've been making things again.... (I'm not going to mention all of the things I've made and haven't even had time to prep and upload for TPT!) I've made some cute thank you cards in winter/Christmas theme ready to be downloaded, printed on card stock, cut, signed and sent home!

Just click HERE to get yours now! Enjoy!

Holiday Teacher Gifts and a FREEBIE!

Hello everyone! Just five more days until break! Yippppeeeeeeee! We have two half-days Thursday and Friday too! I just finished making my teacher-friend gifts. I made my own tags because I don't think teachers should have to pay for everything. ;) Just click below the pictures to get your freebies from me and Easy Teaching Tools.

Click here to download a copy of my gift tags

I print out these weekly planners from Kristen in color on card stock. I then laminate them with my Black and Decker personal laminator that I got for free from Amazon with my points :). I buy my pockets from SAMs in bulk (200 per box).

I use TAPE trendz from the Dollar General to attach the gift tags. I bought the glitter kind for more of a Christmas feel. I give each teacher a bag with Hershey kisses and mini candy canes. And there you have it! Inexpensive Christmas/Holiday gifts for all of my friends, principal and colleagues!

Enjoy!

Out with the old, in with the new!

Hey everyone! Long time no see... LOL! I've been busy jumping grade levels again! Yes, high school to grade school, then back to high school. I had taken a position for 2nd grade but was put in 4th grade the week before school started! Talk about scrambling! It was self-contained 4th also... Whew! It was fun but the hour and a half commute started to wear on me, so I took a position close to home in high school again. I've been having a lot of fun with the big kids but have been writing new K-1 curriculum. I plan to post several new lessons on TPT soon. I'm also going to include a lot of high school stuff I've made along the way for those of you that teach the bigger kids. I also had to buy a new pencil sharpener this week. My old one disappeared after having a sub... Go figure! I decided to get a fun color this time. Last time I bought one, the only color it came in was blue. If you don't have one of these, you really should consider it. They are amazing! Have a good week! I'll see you soon!

New Blog Design!

I really, really needed to change my blog design since Lou Lou's Blogs aren't free anymore. I actually designed my other blog http://coolteachadventuresinteaching.blogspot.com/ myself but I didn't have the time or the patience to do this one! I will probably come up with something this summer. At least it's not blank anymore! Off to do some grading... Whew! Only 2-1/2 more months!

Neglect....Training....New Year....New Class....

I know, I know... I've been neglecting this blog but since I'm teaching 4th grade this year, I haven't had much time to blog. I have started uploaded stuff I created while I was teaching high school though :). I figured I'd might as well, right? Who knows... It could help some poor English teacher during the year! I've been training a lot as well. Lots of district and school training.... Whew! My head is spinning!!!! Hopefully it will pay off... Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by all of the things required in 4th grade! I hope everyone's year is going well and I promise to start sharing more of my Kindergarten stuff from previous years! Enjoy!

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 :))

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