Last Day of Summer Vacation :(

I am linking up with Peterson's Pad about all things summer! I can't believe I go back to work tomorrow! Don't get me wrong, I have been feeling antsy to start up my classroom but I will definitely miss summer!

Here's the rules:
*Share 4 things about your summer!

1: a place you visited

2: a book you read (either for fun or for school)

3: something you did or made for your school class

4: a fun thing you did

*Grab the picture above and share it on your blog.
*Write your post then come back here and link up.
Then like Farley and her Currently,
*PLEASE comment on the 2 links before you and the 1 after you.
If you don't have a blog, then please leave me a comment.

I think it will be fun to see what everyone did over the summer.

 

Here are mine...

1. I visited north Florida and Orlando (Disney World)

2. Books I have read:

(for school)

(for fun)

3. Things I made for school

Crate Seats!

 Tying Teachers shoe

Birthday pot

And various posters/banners...

4. A fun thing you did: my vacations! Plus spending time with family, friends, my boyfriend, and dog :)

Have a great week everyone! I will post my before pictures of my classroom tomorrow..



B2S To Do List Linky

Hello all! I can't believe this Monday I go back to work...It has been a whirlwind these last couple of days. I had all my PreK stuff and book storaged in my aunt's garage and I still need to go back for more sorting (woe is me!) On another note, I found out one of my 3rd grade friends is moving to Kindergarten with me (WINNING!) She is a bit overwhelmed of the change but I reassured her I would help her out as much as I can once Monday comes..I also requested a larger Kinder class to store all my junk materials and my principal agreed to move me into a bigger classroom! I could not be more thrilled..I was hoping for a larger classroom to set up my teepee I purchased a couple of years ago from Kirkland's during my internship.

On to the list! I have linked up with Ms. Shope's Class for my B2S to do list..I have so many needs/wants for my classroom so I made two lists of things I need to get done and things I need to buy once my first paycheck rolls around..Here they are..Things that are highlighted are things I have done/purchased so far..

1. Tying Teachers: Make a big shoe and list all the student names that can tie their own shoe
2. 1^st day of Kindergarten: Have students write their name on a small whiteboard/or take a pic with a large frame entitle “1^st day of Kinder”
3. How do we go home ribbon with templates and blue/brown ribbon from Walmart
4. Gallon ziplock mural for student’s work(quilt-Pinterest)
5. Duct tape squares for morning meetings
6. Pledge of Allegiance
7. Classroom Rules poster
8. Schedule poster
9. Whole Brain poster
10. Daily 5 Poster
11. BUILD poster
12. Finish calendar
13. Magnet strips, Velcro strips
14. Ribbons
15. Make a ketchup bottle and pickle (pickles get to pick an activity, ketchups catch up on HW)
16. KWL chart
17. How we Listen poster
18. Uniform poster
19. EZ Grader
20. Label Maker
21. Laminator
22. Printer
23. Where are we? Sign
24. Home or School Poster with student pictures
25. Pick Me popsicle sticks
26. Stress reliever box
27. Radio with cassette/CD/MP3
28. CDs for math and phonics
29. Sharpened/Unsharpened pencil boxes
30. Tattle Box
31. Name desk tags with alphabets, numbers, right, left
32. Two 5 drawer storage containers
33. Signs for labeling items
34. Pocket CHARTS!!!!
35. Months, Days for calendar
36. Teacher’s Toolbox
37. WBT Signs
38. Popsicle Sticks (more)
39. Sentence Strips (more)
40. Easel
41. Sand/Rice table/ box
42. Place Value Chart for days of the school year
43. 3 Ways to Read a book sign

There ya go...LONG list but all items are very worth it to me!

PS Just for kicks..I'm so sad my school does not have a pumpkin patch like my old school :( The kids really love visiting it and each class make a scarecrow (ours is with the Halloween face)

Have a great Friday..and next time you hear from me, I'll post pictures of before and after of my classroom :)

Currently..

Hello Friday! So I finally figured out how to put text in PowerPoint..took me a while but I got it thanks to The Teacher's Cauldron! I decided to link up with Oh Boy 4th Grade to show some love on all things back to school :)




I also got a call today by my principal to come in on Monday to sign "THE" contract. I know there are many veteran teachers out there and I wanted to know if this day is solely just to sign the contract? What has been your experience? Comments always appreciated!

 Have a great weekend everyone..

Photo Dump & Teacher Fashion Linky

Hello! I am anxiously waiting for my principal to call us back to return on the 13th to sign the contract, do some in-service conferences, and set up my classroom! In the meantime, I have been busy making charts, decorating bins, and putting contact paper on everything (I like to use contact paper on small things since it's matte). Anyways, here's what I've been up to..

Voice Level Chart

Behavior Chart

View of all charts hung

How do we go home chart

Paper lantern birds for each table

Colored duct tape for my morning meeting and lining up

 Read, shapes, colors, and numbers posters from Walmart @ 88 cents each!

 Paper trays for finished/not finished assignments

 Owl cork board from Target

 Two area rugs for my reading area from Ross

 CAFE poster

 Math poster

 Number Formation poster

 Class Rules poster

 Mini composition book (3 each) @ 88 cents from Walmart (may use to jot down ideas in small group time)

I'm linking up withFrom Blood to Books linky party about my fashion style in teaching. Now, before I landed my current teaching poisition, I was to wear business casual..Now I have a uniform! Yup, you heard that right! I kind of like wearing a uniform because I don't have to decide on what to wear..I wear a white button down shirt, navy slack, and navy flats/black flats with a small pin of my school on my shirt. What is your thoughts on a teacher uniform? Anyway on to the party...

Here are the guidelines...

1. Tell me your favorite store(s) that you like to get your "teacher's fashion". I like to shop at Gap, LOFT, Old Navy, and Macy*s for my tops and bottoms.

2. What are some of your favorite accessories? I'm ALL about accessorizing! I like to wear different jewelry everyday. For playground time, I like to wear my sunglasses to protect my peeps :)

3. What type of shoes do you teach in? (i.e. heels, flats, wedges, etc.) I generally wear ballet flats because they are so darn comfortable! My favorites are from Born Concept purchased at either Macy*s or Nordstrom..The price might be a bit steep, but I wear them everyday. Previously I used to wear the foldable ballet flats from Gap (the ones that have a little baggie)

4. Do you have a "go-to" item in your closet? (i.e. sweater you wear weekly, shoes you wear daily, etc.) Usually I wear the same flats everyday and my go to sweaters/cardigans are from LOFT

5. Have you ever had a fashion "uh-oh" at school? (i.e. heel broke, button popped off of blouse)

I had button come off my pants one day! I just simply put on my cardigan for the cover up ;)

Have a great Thursday everyone!

Awesome Linky Parties

Wow since I have been away there have been some really great linky parties! I have linked up with Teaching Maddeness, Teaching with Z, and Mrs. Dwyer's A+ Firsties.

First Linky..

#1 Establish a positive environment to meet all student needs.
#2 Communicate with parents effectively.
#3 Take more pictures of activities, routines, and students for the end of the year CD.
#4 Blog frequently about my class (what worked? din't work?etc.)
#5 Leave school work at school and clean up centers and have materials ready for the next day.

Second Linky...

I have several CDs I have used since working with PreK and my favorites are...

Greg and Steve! I have many of their CDs and they were ahit always with my kiddos..Here's a favorite that includes Bop til You Drop, Bear Hunt, etc.

Mr. Al a Carte

Laurie Berkner's "Story of my Feelings" book with CD (the kids really enjoy this one!)

And of course, some classics like Disney, Wiggles, Sesame Street, Barney, were in rotation in my PreK class as well.

Last Linky!

• An area of your house piled high with classroom supplies!
• You get excited at the Dollar Tree and Target's $1 aisle
• You keep pinning things on Pinterest solely for your classroom
• Kid Songs are stuck in your head
• You find many uses for toilet paper/paper towel rolls
• You find yourself talking to an adult like they are your students

That's all for today..I'm off to buy some more clear contact paper, ribbons, and copies to wrap up my school supplies...School is almost here!ahhhhhh :D

Another Award! and First Day Jitters linky

Thank you all for your amazing responses on my first day of school post! It really means a lot to me that we can all contribute to a successful school year. Thanks Carole from Kinder Carole for nominating me "The Versatile Blogger" award!

I have to tell you seven random facts about myself and then choose 5 blogs I have found.

1. I am terribly allergic to ants, bees, and cats! I carry an Epi Pen around me just in case of an emergency at all time :)

2. I LOVE small cars. Since I have no kids I can still get away with them..I previously owned a Volkswagen Beetle and currently own a Mini Cooper.

3. I'm a mutt..My parents are from Venezuela but I have many relatives from Sicily, Spain, and France.

4. I will be moving to France in the next couple of years. My boyfriend will be joining the French military and I will be supporting him by following him there and making a life to wherever he will be stationed.

5. I am an avid fan of fashion magazines..I love recreating looks on a budget :)

6. I love to eat limes! All my students will tell you that..I like to peel them like an orange and dip the slices in salt :)

7. One of my biggest stress relievers is kickboxing! I use to take lessons 2 years ago and really loved it...I might have to take it up again..or yoga...or both!

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Fierce in Fourth is having a linky party about the first day and what makes us uneasy...

Here are my three...

1. Will my grade staff like me? I got so used to the third grade staff at my school that I am kind of nervous of what the Kindergarten teachers will think of me. Kindergarten has the largest staff at my school but there is a lot of turnover. Recently my principal had to lay off several Kindergarten teachers because of poor results of the SATs and/or not having high points on their observations. I am friendly and willing to work as a group but I'm not sure the Kinder teachers are the same way :/

2. Will I be able to accomplish everything in my lessons by myself? My school does not have teacher's assistant for the younger grades. This makes me feel uneasy because even though I can have the students take roles as a class, I still feel like I need backup for cleaning, organizing centers, etc. I used to work at a private preschool where I was lucky enough to have a TA. Last year when I subbed for 3rd grade, I was on my own but I felt there was no need for an extra set of hands because they were older.

3. Will I be able to incorporate all my gestures and routines and not forget about them? Upon reading about the Daily 5, CAFE, BUILD, Whole Brain Approach, I have so many ideas floating in my head about how I want to implement these strategies into my room. Question is...can I remember them all when I am front and center in my classroom? I hope so!

Regardless of all these jitters, I very excited for this upcoming school year. Not only did I get my dream grade, but I am fortunate enough to have a supportive family, boyfriend, friends, and BLOGGERS!  to guide me through this journey :)