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Sunday, June 1, 2014

June "Almost Summer" Currently!

Hi my teacher peeps,

Of course I'm linking up with the always fabulous Farley for her monthly "Currently" linky party. This one is especially fun because it reminds me how close I am to summer break.

* Listening -
I never get sick of Sex and the City reruns. So funny!

* Loving -
Countdown to summer break! Only 9 more work days to go! Super exciting!

* Thinking -
I'm almost done with my end of the year check off list .... report cards, cumulative files, gifts, placement cards, inventories, cleaning, organizing, parties, Sports Day, etc.

These are the portfolio covers I made for my students. I bind most of their BEST work (mostly writing and art samples) into a book. It's a great culmination present. My students always love looking through them. I'll be blogging more about all my end of the year events, activities, and projects soon.

* Wanting -
I could really go for a cold, refreshing margarita. Gym or margarita??? Hmmm ... it's a toss up! It's so dang hard to be good.

* Needing -
I need to wrap LOTS of little gifts for all the people who help me during the year. There are so many people (like my amazing classroom volunteers, aides, and coworkers) who truly make my life so much easier. They help to make my students successful and ensure that they have a FAB year!!!

Bath and Body is always a great go to! Right now, they have a bunch of awesome beach and summery scents. I got a bunch of hand soaps and mini candles. I whipped up the tags below to go with this summer theme. Click below to grab a FREE copy!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B03DiR6So7S6MFJxRThxeng3Y0k/edit?usp=sharing

* Summer Bucket List -
Of course, I will relax and play with my family and friends.

    I want to work out. Usually, I don't work out much over summer because I'm having too much fun, but this summer I really want to stick with it.

   I want to redecorate my room. I get most of my inspiration from the incredible Melanie over at School Girl Style.

I'm thinking I'm going to go with one of her newest collections ..... I Heart School!

Super cute!!!

Happy almost summer!!! I know a lot of my blogging friends are already on summer break. Thank you for sharing all your cute ideas on how you survive this time of year.

Don't forget to head over to Farley's blog to link up.

http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-currently.html

Cheers,

Friday, May 9, 2014

Five for "Teacher Appreciation" Friday!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week my peeps!!

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for her fabulous Five for Friday Weekly Linky Party. Yay! What a fun week to share 5 random things!

Teacher Appreciation Week was amazing! I have the best PTA! They are thoughtful throughout the year, but they ALWAYS out do themselves during this special week.

Not only do I have the best PTA, I have the best room mom. She's amazing! This is what I came to work to on Monday morning. My class knows me so well. Two of my most favorite things .... sports and tech stuff! Perfection!

I had to include a picture of my coworker's "Sweet as Can Be" door as well. Adorable!

Flowers! Supplies! Treats! Food! I was completely spoiled this week. Yummy cupcakes, new gel pens, post-its, colored paper, wipes, my favorite Mr. Sketch Smelly markers, and a fresh flower lei!!! So sweet!

Favorite Day! Today was favorite day where my students brought in all my favorites. They gave me this beautiful basket filled with gift cards to my favorite stores and goodies. Beautiful!!

Mother's Day is right around the corner! My students have been busy, busy, busy these past few weeks.

First, they made a Mother's Day card. This can be found in my TPT store ... Sweet as Lemonade: Mother's Day Crafty Card.

After the cards were made, I recorded my students' voices reading their cards aloud. Vocaroo is an amazing website that lets you create a QR code linked to an audio recording. My students' voices sound so sweet sharing special thoughts and memories about their moms. Adorable!!!

Then, my students created a watercolor drawing of a lemonade stand. These came out super cute! I took pictures of my students holding a mason jar filled with lemonade. I cut and glued their picture on their artwork. I also glued their audio recording QR code in their cards and on the back of their artwork.

Finally, I updated one of my first products this week ... Parts of Speech Mini Posters & Sorting Game. To celebrate the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, this newly revised product will be FREE in my TPT store ALL day today (Friday, May 9). Enjoy my teacher friends!!!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Mini-Posters-Sorting-Game-379176

Even though we have the hardest job in the world, we have the best job. I appreciate all of you. You inspire and challenge me. I love our blogging world. It keeps me current and passionate about what I do. Happy Happy Happy Teacher Appreciation! I hope your week was as GREAT as mine!

Fondly,

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Teachers Rock!!! TPT Sale!!

Teacher Appreciation Week starts tomorrow!!! TPT is having a huge sale May 6th and 7th. Many stores will be 20% off. You can get an extra 10% off by using the promo code TPTXO.

I'm linking up with First Grade Nest and Flying into First Grade for a fun sale linky party.

All products in my little store will be 20% off. Here are some of my most recent products.

Also, don't forget to head over to Table Talk with C & C to enter their amazing giveaway ... actually 5 giveaways!!! You could win some awesome products including one from my TPT store. Good luck!!

Happy shopping,

Saturday, May 3, 2014

How Sweet It Is Giveaway

Carrie and Caitlin over at Table Talk with C & C recently achieved a major milestone for their blog . . . . over 1,000 followers on Instagram!! That means they're hosting an awesome giveaway!!!