tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23750044901333507872024-02-20T05:38:45.610-08:00The Elementary AdventureErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-54765168590892735142013-07-10T16:42:00.002-07:002013-07-10T18:18:35.639-07:00GIVEAWAY......with some Bloglovin!!!Hey y'all! So, I'm not having a giveaway, but I am participating in one! Everyone needs to go over and visit Kelly at Koonce's Korner for her 100 follower giveaway! She has a ton of great products and gift cards that are going to be given away!<br />
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I've donated my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monkey-Money-Classroom-Economy-302016" target="_blank">Monkey Money: Classroom Economy Pack</a> to be given to the lucky winner! This system truly motivated my students this year to do their best to earn their money! I had a rule that students were only allowed to purchase items before the bell rang in the morning so no instructional time was wasted. I paid students before the bell as well, but next year I think I might pay out on Friday afternoons! Maybe if you win, you can tell me how it works for you!! :) <br />
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You need to go check out the giveaway! There are so many amazing bloggers giving away amazing prizes and gift cards. It truly is great to be part of such a wonderful bloggy family! :)<br />
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I'm joining up with Elizabeth over at Fun in Room 4B to show some ways that I organize in my classroom. This year we had an extra day of post-planning that was supposed to be a furlough day. I guess the county was feeling generous and gave it back to us! :)<br />
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I'm OBSESSED with organization in my classroom. It drives me crazy to have stacks of papers on my desk (probably because I use the small group table for my desk....I just don't have enough room). So I've made lots and lots of labels to try my best to stay organized! <br />
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I bought all of these clear bins from the container store. They are WONDERFUL!! They are much better quality than their Dollar Tree counterparts! I have pretty much everything I need right behind my desk on this shelf. I typically keep glue sticks, crayons, and scissors down towards the bottom so my "supply helper" can grab them out for a student in need with my permission. It keeps me from having to stop what I'm doing to go dig out supplies for a student who lost his/hers or ran out! **You can grab these labels <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7frEvycv4amSmFEMzJlckVqcTg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!! :)</div>
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I have lots of these pink bins I got from Walmart to hold seasonal materials and some units. I made these lovely chevron labels below! As you can see, I'm still in the process of labeling (we got kicked out for the summer before I could finish).<br />
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I absolutely LOVE this rolling cart! I didn't have it labeled last year and always forgot which drawer was for what and where things were. So, I made some MORE labels to help make my life a little easier! :)<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-34754843996161020942013-07-03T08:36:00.001-07:002013-07-07T08:49:59.918-07:00July Currently and FLIPPEDSo, it's been awhile since I've posted. I feel like every time I start a post that's how it begins! ha!<br />
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I started grad school last August, so that's why my posting has been sparse. I'll finish in December, and I hope to have a lot more free time on my hands to blog and create. Two things I truly enjoy! I figured since it's summer, and I have a little extra time on my hands, I'd catch up on some things I'm up to these days.<br />
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Of course I had to participate in Oh' Boy Fourth Grade's Currently Linky Party. Go visit her blog to see all of the other amazing blogs that have linked up with her. <br />
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Every time I join a linky party, I'm amazed by the new outstanding bloggers I find. I started this journey because I used to follow so many teacher bloggers when I was in college, and I hoped to inspire anyone becoming a teacher. (Hopefully I'll start to become more inspirational once I have more time to blog). :)<br />
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On another note, I've been doing a TON of research this summer on the flipped classroom model. I've gone to professional learning on the topic, done research for it, and created a workshop. I'm amazed by this concept and the success it seems to be having! Haven't heard of flipping your classroom?<br />
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Go <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7frEvycv4amd0RvWDJkNHFDR1U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see a brochure I made for grad school. I hope to be blogging a lot more about this new classroom model, and I'd love to hear any of your stories if you've already flipped your classroom!<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-54507450024085686902013-02-05T17:32:00.001-08:002013-02-05T17:33:18.444-08:00Third Grade Common Core WorkbookHello all! <br />
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I know it has been a LONG, LONG time since I've posted. I've truly missed my blog land friends and seeing all the great ideas. Since I last posted, I started my masters and bought a house. I've been a busy, busy girl. The Common Core is also consuming my life as I try to create all new resources to help my students. <br />
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I was SOO pumped when I came across this <a href="http://corecommonstandards.com/core-curriculum/third-grade-common-core-workbook" target="_blank">Third Grade Common Core Workbook</a>. I can't wait to use it to make my life so much easier. It is full of activities, worksheets, centers, posters, etc. that are going to save me an incredible amount of time. <br />
**I'll be back soon for a freebie about penguins! :)**<br />
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Library area (I HAVE GOT TO ORGANIZE THOSE BOOKS)</div>
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Well, there we go. I've still got some more work to do and I have to spruce up my bulletin boards! :) I think it's looking pretty good so far. I can't believe I go back to school TOMORROW!!! I'm very excited about part of my new classroom economy system.....Monkey Money!!! This will go along with my clip chart behavior system! :) Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monkey-Money-Classroom-Economy" target="_blank">HERE</a> to go see it! </div>
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It's getting down to crunch time for me. We go back to school on Monday and we have Sneak-A-Peek with the kids on Thursday. I haven't been able to get in my room AT ALL. But, I keep telling myself that I didn't get in my room until the Saturday before the kids arrived on Monday morning last year, and I survived.....barely. :) </div>
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I've been workin' hard getting things in order to head back to school next week. I don't even start pre-planning until Monday! Since I got married this summer, I've loved having the extra time after the wedding to get my life in order! </div>
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First, I made a transportation management system that I've been seeing all over blogs and pinterest! If this was originally your idea, let me know so I can give you credit! You can find these FREEBIE transportation circles <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transportation-Tags-How-Do-We-Go-Home" target="_blank">HERE</a> at my TpT store. I'm going to have the students clip their clothespin on there to show how they're going home. I had students last year who went home a different way everyday. Sometimes the office would buzz me and ask how they went home......umm....that's not a good feeling!!!</div>
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Next, I made a matching "Jungle Jobs" chart to go with my jungle jobs cards. You can find those <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jungle-Helper-Job-Cards" target="_blank">HERE</a>! These also match my behavior chart which can also be found on TpT! </div>
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Then, I went ahead and got my student binders together. I use a SAFARI binder, which stands for "Students and Families Are Ready & Informed." Here is what the cover looks like: (I will put their name on the black line)</div>
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On the inside of this binder I put stickers for Take Home and Bring Back. Students put papers that need to go home to parents in the "Take Home" side. Anything that comes back to me goes in the "Bring Back" pocket.</div>
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Today's Monday Made It is for my classroom. I cheated and posted a "Saturday Made It" just because I was SO excited about my teacher toolbox. I want to make another one because I'm obsessed. But, following the trend of "Thanks for popping in" that's all over Pinterest, I made my own to go with my jungle theme. <u>I couldn't find someone to link this back to, so if this was your idea, please let me know so I can give you credit!!</u> Luckily, <a href="http://www.scrappindoodles.com/" target="_blank">Scrappin Doodles</a> had monkey popcorn clipart! How perfect! I was thrilled. Here's the picture of how they turned out. I think they look super cute. I couldn't decide on which font to use, thanks to Kevin & Amanda for having SO many cute fonts. </div>
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If you have a jungle theme and want to use this in your room, head on over to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanks-For-Popping-In-Jungle-Style-Open-HouseBack-to-School" target="_blank">TpT</a> to grab this cute freebie! I, of course, took off Mrs. Perkins so that you can fill in your own name when you print it out! :) </div>
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I also created some jungle themed job cards that match my behavior clip chart! You can find those <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jungle-Helper-Job-Cards" target="_blank">HERE</a>! :) </div>
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Finally, if you haven't already entered my giveaway, make sure <a href="http://www.elementaryadventure.blogspot.com/2012/07/100-follower-giveaway.html" target="_blank">TO CLICK HERE</a>! It ends Wednesday night and the winner gets a $25 TpT gift certificate! Woo! :) </div>
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Here it is...the day I've been waiting for. I've reached 100 followers! I'm so excited and honored that all of you want to follow my bright little blog! :) Just in time for back to school comes my 100 follower giveaway. What am I going to giveaway you might ask? Well, it's something pretty spectacular. It's something ALLLLL of us teachers could use.....<br />
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So everyone needs to go over to <a href="http://www.swimmingintosecond.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Swimming Into Second</a> and enter Courtney's giveaway! Today is the last day and she has AWESOME prizes! I hope I win!!! :) <br />
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Now, I couldn't wait until Monday to share the beauty I made yesterday. I know I'm extremely behind on this trend, but I couldn't decide whether I wanted to make one since the pens, pencils, etc. don't fit in straight. Can we say OCD? But, I gave in and I LOVE IT!!!!! Seriously, it's probably going to be like my favorite classroom item and will keep me from throwing everything in my desk drawer! Yay! With all of that being said, here is my version of the ever-so-popular Teacher Toolbox. Thank you Blog Land and Pinterest! :)<br />
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I think it turned out adorable! :) There's a special appearance by Bentley in the back. Those of you who've been following me from the beginning know that he had surgery 12 weeks ago for a torn ACL and meniscus. He got cleared yesterday to play ball and be his "old self," even though he's only 2. Ball playing here we come! :) <br />
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Okay, so I'm linking up with probably my FAVORITE blogger. I LOVE <a href="http://stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com/2012/07/tell-me-more-tell-me-more-linky-party.html" target="_blank">Amy Lemons</a>, in a non-creepy way of course! ha. I am such a huge fan of everything she posts, especially her TpT store. With that being said, I'm super excited to join her linky! :) </div>
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1. I LOVE food. Seriously, I've been blessed with a high metabolism...which I hope doesn't change as I age! I ate an entire box of Annie's Mac & Cheese today for lunch. Usually I have to make myself stop eating. My favorite is Mexican food. I could eat Mexican food everyday and luckily I've got many Mexican favorites in ATL! :)</div>
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2. I can remember wearing my hair down in high school maybe 10 times. I always wore it in a ponytail or a messy bun. Not until I went off to college and joined a sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, did I actually become super "girly." I now own more dresses than any girl ever should! ha. </div>
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3. I LOVE college football. I grew up in a Georgia Tech household, went to Georgia Southern, and by marriage I've become a Tennessee volunteer. My husband was born in Knoxville and his parents and grandparents went to UT. He didn't go due to out of state tuition, but believe me that didn't hinder his <strike>LOVE </strike>OBSESSION! In this picture, he was channeling his inner Dooley. :)</div>
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4. I absolutely LOVE scary/suspenseful movies. The scarier and the more I jump, the better! I haven't seen anything really good lately and would love any recommendations. </div>
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On another note, I finally finished my Jungle Behavior Clip Chart. It's not too detailed, I was just holding out on posting it until I actually put it together myself. I LOVE it! :) Here's a picture of it..the pic isn't such great quality, but I think it still looks awesome! </div>
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Finally, here is my Monday Made It post....since I missed it last week! My parent's anniversary was July 15 and my sister and I wanted to do something different this year. She saw on Pinterest the framed Scrabble tiles spelling out names and off we went from there. Here was our original inspiration: </div>
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Designing this was really fun, even though I'm fully aware it's a little crooked! ha. Everyone is included....even the 3 dogs! Here's your super challenge. Can anyone figure out which letter tile we ran out of? :) I had to draw one of the tiles on a blank tile she sent us. Who can figure out which one it is??? :) </div>
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<li><span style="color: black;"><b>Your current teaching position.</b> I am currently teaching 3rd grade in a suburb outside Atlanta</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>Your teaching experience. </b>This will be my second year teaching. I taught 2nd grade last year. I student taught, and did all of my other field experience, in South Georgia right outside Savannah.</span></li>
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I'm almost done with my newest TpT product, Jungle Clip Chart Behavior System. I know there are already a few of these out there, but I didn't find any that suited my needs perfectly. As soon as I put it together and take a few pictures of what it looks like in "real life," I will post a preview here!<br />
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I'm still waiting on 100 followers so I can do an awesome giveaway! :) <br />
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You can find my handbook <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7frEvycv4amMlhmelNDdXFLOFE/edit" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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What I'd really love to know is what all of you put in your handbooks that you pass out to parents? I have the typical stuff in mine like behavior, transportation, take home folders, homework, curriculum, etc. Is there anything extra that you put in yours? I would <u><strong>LOVE</strong></u> suggestions. <br />
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Now, I've been so honored lately that I have received not one, not two, but <strong><u>THREE</u></strong> Liebster Awards!<br />
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First, I received the award from Hooty over at Hooty's Homeroom, <br />
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Now for the good stuff. I LOVE picture books. What elementary school teacher doesn't? I've linked up with Lindsey over at the <a href="http://theteacherwife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Teacher Wife</a> for Must Have Picture Books. (They are in no particular order)<br />
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Snorkeling in the second largest barrier reef in the world, Hol Chan. We also swam with stingrays and sharks!</div>
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So now that I'm back in teacher mode, I have lots of Pinterest projects I want to get done before pre-planning. Here are a couple of the pictures. I would LOVE to hear if anyone has made any of these!<br />
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Have any of you made any Pinterest projects this summer? I'd love to hear about them! I'll be sure to post pictures here when I finish them! :) <br />
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Now, I was SO honored to find out that I was awarded the Versatile Blogger Award while I was away! <br />
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<strong>Thank you</strong> to Mrs. Lundquist over at Superlative Science for honoring me with this award! <br />
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<strong>So here are some things about me: </strong></div>
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<li>My school was under construction last year so I couldn't get in my room until the Saturday before school started, yes 48 hours until children arrived in the building. It was my first year, and I thought I was going to have a heart attack....literally. </li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have the most adorable puppy in the world, Bentley, that I love OH so much. (Shown here with his BFF, Bella)</li>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I LOVE Christmas. Anything to do with Christmas time, decorating, music, EVERYTHING! :) I think I'm rubbing off on Bentley now, too! </li>
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On another sad note, we've been trying to buy a house since October that is a foreclosure through Wells Fargo. I am so tired of Wells Fargo and never want to see their bank again. We still have not closed, they terminated our contract, and now tell us they have no idea when the deed for the house will be ready. So we have put a contract on another house which is a short sale....let's pray this goes through. <br />
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But, thank you to everyone who prayed for my job situation. I am SO happy to have a job next year, AT MY SAME SCHOOL!!!! I will be teaching THIRD GRADE and couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to explore and find some new <strong>third grade blogging friends.</strong><br />
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Now for the good stuff and the end of my rambling....here are some of the things we were up to before school was out!<br />
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We've started our plants unit and planted a lima bean and grass. Here's one of our cute grass heads just beginning to grow hair. I forgot to take an after picture!! The grass was SO TALL! All of the kids were just fascinated.<br />
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I'm at a conference right now for my district and went to this interesting training this morning on "Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Using Writing." It was presented by Page Keeley, past NSTA President. Click <a href="http://www.uncoveringstudentideas.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to go read all about her probes and using the C-E-R Framework for science. I think it will align PERFECTLY with Common Core. </div>
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I'm getting married in <u>9 DAYS</u>, then we're headed to Belize. See y'all when I get back and hopefully get inspired to create some fun school stuff after my relaxing honeymoon. I'll be sure to post some wedding pictures when we get back. :) Hope everyone is having a great summer! </div>
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P.S. Don't you <strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">LOVE</span></em></strong> my new blog design. Misty and Erika from Honey Bunch Blog Designs have been AMAZING throughout this whole process. Please go visit them and show them some love, especially if you need a new blog design! </div>
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I plan on having my kiddos practice their questioning and letter writing by writing letters to the author and illustrator. I even plan on sending them to them!!! I wonder if they will write them back. Oh how excited they would be if they got letters back! <br />
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I'm also planning on using <em>The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner</em>. They will watch the Reading Rainbow version <a href="http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=09F92901-6DF6-493D-A7EF-465C72E56033&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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The final book I plan on using is <em>Detective LaRue</em>. I love this cute book about a dog writing letters to his master from jail. My kiddos will have to make inferences about what really happened to all the creatures at the end of the book. I'm planning some cute activities to go along with this book as well. I'll post next week! :)<br />
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Does anyone have any good mystery books or activities they use? I'd love to hear them! :)Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-60531188037234160992012-04-16T17:35:00.000-07:002012-04-16T17:35:58.614-07:00Looking on the Positive SideWell, my week got progressively worse towards the end, but luckily picked up today. I got good news which was a much needed pick me up! My kids start the CRCT, Georgia Standardized Testing, on Wednesday. I really feel like they are prepared. Everything I've been teaching for the past year seems to be more challenging than the questions on practice tests. Could this be a good thing or bad thing? I guess only time will tell! :) <br />
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I've been working on a cool new graphing center that you can see below. I hope to have it finished sometime soon! Thanks for all your prayers with my dilemma. I'll announce the good news whenever I get the go-ahead! :) <br />
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ErinErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-47286244458308358272012-04-10T15:57:00.002-07:002012-04-10T15:59:55.151-07:00When It Rains, It PoursWhat should be a happy, exciting time in life is turning into stress covered in disappointment. My fiance and I have been trying to buy a house since October. The bank now tells us they still have no deed and are being forced by the government to take the house off the market. Who knows when we will get our dream house. <br />
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We went on a field trip to the aquarium today. My students were great. We completed the Aquarium Field Trip packet I made (click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Aquarium-Field-Trip-Fun" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see it) before and after we went. The students loved it, and I really think it helped them reflect on what they learned. After our staff meeting, my principal said she needed to talk to me. We have a good relationship, so I wasn't worried. Well, here comes the blow. Thanks to the<strike> great</strike> terrible state of Georgia, class sizes have been raised which means I will be, more than likely, be relocated to another part of the county. Can we say devastated? I tried so hard to hold back my tears....I couldn't. I started crying, my principal started crying, it was a mess. My school is like a big family. I can't imagine going anywhere else. <br />
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I guess for one happy note, here are some of my precious students at the Georgia Aquarium. We had fun, until my day ended in devastation. <br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Here's to hoping for a better day....</span>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-7607476850636871722012-04-07T15:22:00.000-07:002012-04-07T15:22:31.817-07:00TaggedThanks to Kelley at Buggy for Second Grade for tagging me!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Here are the answers to her questions!</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. If you could travel to any place where would you go? <b>Egypt, without a doubt. I've been fascinated by their culture since I was little. </b><br />
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2. What current fashion trend are you loving right now? <b>I'm loving the "baggy" loose shirts with skinny or straight jeans. I work part time at a boutique I've worked in since college. I LOVE it. :)</b><br />
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3. What current education trend are you currently loving right now?<b> I'm not quite sure since I'm so new. I know that I am kind of disheartened by all of the Common Core starting next year since I've done SO much work for our current standards!</b><br />
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4. What is your go to food or snack? <b>Oreos :)</b><br />
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5. Are you a flats or heels girl? <b>Heels!</b><br />
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6. If you could change anything about yourself what would you change? <b>That I get so nervous about the littlest things!</b><br />
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7. What is your favorite sport to watch or play? <b>Play: Softball Watch: Football and baseball</b><br />
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8. What are you looking forward to doing this summer? <b>Getting married and going on my honeymoon to Belize!!</b><br />
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9. What is your favorite piece of technology? <b>Promethean Board in my classroom and IPad at home</b><br />
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10. What is the best movie you have seen recently? <b>I haven't seen any new movies in a long time. I'm trying to convince my mister to take me to see Titanic in 3D. :)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I tag any of my followers that wants to join! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">We have a field trip on Tuesday to the Georgia Aquarium. My students are SO excited...and so am I. :) I whipped up this packet I'm going to turn into a book for my students. Go <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Aquarium-Field-Trip-Fun" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check it out! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kJH-koOmOy9n1Mzam0BfkbxQK3CsMa_ldTlyqA9ehQXcEJyLDkhHQl5qATZKeW6nZZC50kHVyRy0yUJCazgseeelHujkOOWuehGdEWwYTd1wL6gkmINTYBBOMLyaUujhJH7CCrDJuAD3/s1600/Aquarium+Field+Trip_Page_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kJH-koOmOy9n1Mzam0BfkbxQK3CsMa_ldTlyqA9ehQXcEJyLDkhHQl5qATZKeW6nZZC50kHVyRy0yUJCazgseeelHujkOOWuehGdEWwYTd1wL6gkmINTYBBOMLyaUujhJH7CCrDJuAD3/s320/Aquarium+Field+Trip_Page_01.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-32330702258985930132012-04-04T20:46:00.001-07:002012-04-04T20:51:57.313-07:00What a Break!!Well, as you could tell from my currently, I got pretty sunburned at the beach. What it didn't tell you was that I have bridal portraits tomorrow. Needless to say, sunburn and bridal portraits probably don't go well together. It wouldn't have been as bad if it was an even sunburn, but I was splotchy sunburned! This has never happened to me! So, I come home a day early and go get a spray tan. Well, once again, my luck is awful. I run in to Walgreens and come out to a torrential downpour. So I wait until the rain slows up, and run to my car. When I get in, I look at my arms and it looks like I have "A Bad Case of Spots." Yep, David Shannon could have written a book about me. UGH. Luckily, I think I got it all evened out, but what a night. <br />
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Now that I'm done with my soapbox...a HUGE thanks to Amber over at <a href="http://amber-polk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher</a> for blogging about my Jelly Bean Math page from TpT! Go check out her blog if you haven't already. She has some super cute ideas for spring on there I can't wait to do when we get back from break.<br />
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Before break we started some multiplication. Thanks to Katherine from <a href="http://thirdgradeteacherfiles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Third Grade Teacher Files </a>for posting the super cute Multiplication Monster to TpT. My kids LOVED it. Here is one of my kiddo's monsters! We added googly eyes for a 3D pop! :) He added 5 googly eyes and the rest were hand-drawn.<br />
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I'll be back tomorrow with more fun and the answers to my tag from Kelley at <a href="http://buggyforsecondgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buggy for Second Grade</a>! :)Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375004490133350787.post-89192123710027489792012-04-03T08:43:00.001-07:002012-04-03T13:29:23.389-07:00Thank You!!Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway. I'm sending my products to all of you as a big thank you! :) If you didn't leave your email but you left me a comment, just send it to me and I'll send it your way. I would love any feedback you may have for me!<br />
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On another note, I'm loving my first spring break. It is definitely a much needed break! We didn't have any time off from January until now. How many other districts have a winter break or year round school? I'm nervous to see how my kids are going to act on Monday morning. Are your kids usually eager and ready to learn? Or are they eager and ready to talk? <br />
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I linked up with Farley for April Currently. Go check out her blog! <br />
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I am giving away my Spring Into Multiplication Game, Egg-citing Sentence Sort, and Scoop Up a Synonym that you see below! All you have to do is leave me a comment and become a follower! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm super excited for my first giveaway! It will close Monday night at 11:59 PM. Please leave your email address so I can email your goodies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>I would LOVE it if you could share my giveaway! :)</u></strong></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444329767409420099noreply@blogger.com18