Back to School

Well it is that time of year! I am back in the classroom organizing, sorting, and then reorganizing, etc. This year I have totally switched up my room! Yay me. But then, the day after I moved everything around, I returned to the classroom and found that a new ceiling mounted projcetor had magically appeared in my room. Great news, right? Yup. Except that the projector is pointing toward the white board that I DON'T usually use. And it doesn't rotate. So now the room is a mess, and I CAN NOT figure out how to place the tables in a position I like. Bummer. Looks like I will have to go back down there again tomorrow and figure out what to do. Perhaps if I talk to him nicely, the hubby will go with me and help. :) I did have plans this summer to be completely productive. However, it turns out I really enjoy Big Brother..... I know. I'm lame. And I didn't get anything done. Ugh. And although this season of Big Brother is a bit of a bore, I have watched 3 entire seasons from the last few years. What an awesome show!! Dan was amazing last year. Too bad about this season though. Anyway, between episodes I was able to sneak a peek at Pinterest. I love Pinterest! And I was able to implement a few ideas for my room!! I now have a calendar with hooks instead of velcro. The velcro was a great idea initially, but after a while it has to be replaced because it becomes worn out. The other reason I really like the hooks is because I tend to become totally disorganized by the middle of the year. I can NEVER find all the little numbers/holidays/months that have to get stapled to the chart. I am hoping the hooks are going to eliminate all that hassle.

I also saw some really cute whisper phones on Pinterest. They were the simple phones made from PVC pipe, but some amazingly creative teacher put duct tape in the middle to make them look more appealing. I figured I could totally do the same! I like them. And it was SOOOO easy.

Gosh. I still have so much to do and our teacher workdays start back up on Monday! Yikes! I better get back to work! And for all those teachers that are going back to school soon (or have already started), the Teachers Pay Teachers website is have a great back to school sale at www.teacherspayteachers.com. Come check us out, we may have just what you are looking for! I will be stopping by myself to pick up some creative goodies for my class!! See you around!!

Penguins and TpT Super Sale!

WHAT a week!!  I am exhausted.  But in a good way.  :)

I sent home a penguin project last week which I discussed in a previous post.  I got the projects back on Thrusday, and BOY did I get some cute penguins!  I love seeing how creative my kids are, and they really enjoyed sharing their creations with the rest of the class.  I took a picture of a couple of penguins to share. 

Aren't they adorable!  I had more come in, but I forgot to take a picture I left for the weekend.  One of the penguins had a bikini made out of green penne pasta.  SO cute!  And- if you're interested - this penguin activity can be found in my Pretty Penguin unit at my TpT store.  Just click here!


I've been trying to plan ahead for the next month or so.  I had most of February ready, then I looked through my plan book and realized I completely missed next week!!  What?!?!!?  How does this happen?  Where did my brain go?  Oh well.  Looks like I am hitting the lesson plan books this weekend!

Speaking of fun weekends lesson planning.....  TpT is holding a huge site wide sale!  Participating stores have up to 28% off their products!  I have got my shopping cart full and ready to go!  Hop on over on Sunday and see some of the great lessons and activities from my creative TpT buddies!  Don't forget to use the promo code: SUPER!!!  Happy shopping!