I'm thrilled to join Doodle Bugs Teaching for another wonderful week of Five for Friday! Be sure to hop back over and check out the other posts!
First up this week, I should mention that it's my birthday!
This photo is from a birthday long ago; this year, I'm officially turning 29 for the third time, and I couldn't be happier. I'm so blessed to have a loving husband and family, a job that I adore, my health, a wonderful home, and I am incredibly grateful.
Next, I have a problem. A book problem.
I may have ordered several of the books recommended for teaching the 6 Traits of Writing by Vicki Spandel in Creating Young Writers, along with some new back-to-school read-alouds! Any favorites in there? Share in the comments!
I'm particularly excited for Lulu and the Brontosaurus as a read-aloud chapter book--I've heard great things! There may or may not be a few more on the way...don't tell Mr. Cronin.
I am super proud to have posted my replacement for Morning Work and Work on Writing in Daily 5 on Teachers Pay Teachers this week!
It's 20% off today, so you'll pay a whopping $2.40 for over a month of writing journal prompts! There's also a growing bundle that is pretty deeply discounted, which will include each month of the school year. Read more about changes to my schedule this year and how I plan to use this HERE.
My classroom is officially unpacked and ready for any and all decor additions/changes I want to make!
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| There used to be a desk over there! |
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| This is my little check-in area--I plan to make a checklist on that whiteboard in vinyl, put our Paw Count (school-wide PBIS tool) on the little chalkboard, and all incoming notes, etc. go in those bins...all from Target, obvi. :) |
We report officially on August 29, and kiddos show up the 31st. I plan to move around my word walls (getting rid of my teacher desk has freed up a lot of space, so I was able to move my standing desk!), add some vinyl to the walls and whatnot (if I can figure out my Cameo...), and finish my decor with picture #5...
I made my first official purchase from School Girl Style, which is somewhat unbelievable! I ordered just pom poms and lanterns to start, but I have a feeling this will become an addiction.
Any decor changes to your classroom this year?! Leave them in the comments!
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Lisa
I like the colours of your classroom! Turquoise is one of my favourites!
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Thanks so much, Christine! Good luck with wedding planning! :)
DeleteLove your classroom - there's so much space!
ReplyDeleteI share your addiction. Since I bought my Kindle I haven't been spending as much money on books. But I sure miss the smell of new books!
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Thanks, Ilinca! I do feel lucky to have so much space. :) New books are the best, but I agree that I love my Kindle for books for me. Can't beat the real deal for the kids, though!
DeleteBy the time I got to target, there was one bin left. Enjoy them lucky you.
ReplyDeleteAhh! I'm sorry. :( I got those last year, so there might have not been a huge stock of them this year (I didn't see them anywhere, or I might have gotten more!). Thanks for reading!
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