tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79426274956769670642024-02-22T03:30:09.696-05:00Fresh & Fun First GradeKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-19175932278858522492013-05-24T10:19:00.004-04:002013-05-24T10:19:37.803-04:00Call the C.O.P.S.<div style="text-align: center;">
Back again for the 2nd time this week!!! </div>
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I feel like dancing!</div>
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I hope you all were able to grab my freebie yesterday. If not....go grab it! And while you are o n my TPT page, be sure to grab some of the other freebies I posted over the last few days. </div>
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I've been creating stuff for a few weeks, but haven't had time to post so I'll be adding a lot this weekend (fingers crossed!).</div>
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I also uploaded an awesome Mega Pack that I created for my class this year. </div>
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In first grade, we really work hard to improve student writing and editing skills. </div>
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So of course we practice "Calling the C.O.P.S."</div>
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It is a huge hit in first grade (as well as when I taught K & 2!).</div>
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You can check out the Mega Pack at my TPT store:</div>
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When I say Mega Pack....I mean it!</div>
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Take a look at what's included:</div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Directions<br />C.O.P.S. Classroom Poster<br />C.O.P.S. Individual Classroom
Posters<br />C.O.P.S. Mini Posters (2 sizes)<br />Letter to Parents<br />Practice
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I included a number of variations for the practice sheets for logistical reasons. This helps differentiate when students have difficulties in certain areas. It also helps when you are introducing each specific component. I know that as teachers, we don't introduce capitalization, organization, punctuation, AND spelling all on day one. Having a variety of sheets provides for flexibility as you introduce each component based on your curriculum. </div>
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I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend! Stop by next week as I have another project to post AND a little DIY project!</div>
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-29625475723735832002013-05-23T13:07:00.002-04:002013-05-23T13:07:48.736-04:00Where the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks Have You Been?!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi everyone!!! I know it has been FOREVER since I posted on this blog. This last semester was beyond crazy. In addition to teaching, I took 2 graduate classes, PLUS I signed up for a class at the gym run by personal trainers that is 3 times a week. Needless to say...my head has been spinning!</div>
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And guess what...it's not looking better any time soon! HAHA</div>
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This summer instead of my usual vacation plans, I'm taking 3 summer classes, helping with the curriculum and continuing with the gym. Somewhere in there, I'm hoping for a few minutes of relaxation!</div>
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But don't worry, I do have a few projects, crafts, and packets that are int eh works to share with you. I will try to post at least twice a week. I've really missed chatting with all of you and I look forward to getting back in the swing of things!</div>
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I put this up at the end of last year and wanted to share it again in case anyone didn't grab it. If you pick it up, let me know what you think!</div>
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Thanks for all your support.</div>
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I'll be back soon.....I promise!</div>
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Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-21049703696681700062013-01-29T08:43:00.001-05:002013-01-29T08:43:29.895-05:00Super SUPER Sunday!!!Hey Everyone!<br />
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I will joining lots of other teachers on Sunday February 3rd for the Super Sunday Sale! Everything will be discounted up to 28% off! make sure you check out my store PLUS use the coupon code: SUPER. <br />
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The kids in my class need extra help with sight words in order to advance to the next level in reading. Enter Power Towers. First I ate a can of Pringles, not in one day. Then I added a cute label I found on Pinterest. Then I wrote the tricky sight words on the bottoms of Dixie cups. <br />
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Well, we are back in school and back in action here in NJ. Everyone is safe and sound now. Looks like the gas rationing is over and things are looking up once again. Now it's time to talk turkey....Turkey Math that is!<br />
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Turkey Math is one of my absolute fave projects I do in first grade. <br />
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This year the kids just drew on the feathers, last year they glued on real feathers because I had some lying around. You can also use leaves for the feathers. Either way...they look amazeballs!<br />
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Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-40617478193087443082012-10-30T17:00:00.001-04:002012-10-30T17:00:39.832-04:00Hurricane sandyHey guys! Well we made it through Hurricane Sandy. Won't have power for a week or so. At least I can blog via my phone! I'm having a sale on my site, please pass the word along to others( I can't for obvious reasons!). Thanks for all your prayers and support!!! <br />
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Best wishes from NJ!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-77228961990012411432012-10-25T10:29:00.002-04:002012-10-25T10:29:46.455-04:00What a MONTH!WOW! ocotber has been one cazy busy month! It has been a whirlwind between grad school papers (I had 3 due this month), our trip to Florida, and Parent Teacher conferences. Things are finally started to calm down and I have time to breath...phew!<br />
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The response to my Ocotber Question of the Day pack has been amazing. Thank you to everyone who has purchased it. I hope your kiddos enjoy it as much as ours do. <br />
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It's my Question of the day Mega pack. It includes 208 question prompts themed for the school year. Since most of us only go to school 180 days, there should be plenty of options for your class.As I mentioned it is a value. By purchasing the maga pack , you end up saving $5 compared to purchasing each set seperately. <br />
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Today, I have a new project that I added to my TPT store. I created a daily question of the day for kids to answer as the enter the classroom. Each day, I post a new question for the kids to answer. As they enter the class, they find their number card and "check in" by responding to the prompt. Its a great way to a.) do attendance and b.) collect data daily. The kids LOVE it!<br />
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If you would like to grab this packet it's for sale in my TPT store: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/October-Question-of-the-Day-Graph-Prompts">here</a><br />
I will be putting these together for each month AND a big mega-value pack for the entire year, so before to stick around to check it out!!<br />
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Comments....I'd love to hear them!!! Have a great afternoon!<br />
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This is the first full week of school and I have to admit that I am beat. Our new class is great, but they are still learning all the routines and procedures. They are really doing well with the Whole Brain Teaching techniques. I love when they do the rules and "Teach. Ok." Its so cute!<br />
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We managed to put our HUGEEEEEEEEE bulletin board together. I've posted it below, take a look. <br />
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The dots will be reused next month as a "holder" for their writing samples. Let me know what you think!!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-35773172451041750032012-09-09T12:28:00.001-04:002012-09-09T12:28:06.588-04:00Classroom TourWell after being at school for 3 weeks and already having to change rooms once we are finally getting ready to begin school tomorrow!<br />
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Initially, I had to share a classroom with another class due to construction difficulties. Thankfully, that was all resolved last week and now we have our own room again. However that left us only a few days to do our classroom. I'm really happy with how it turned out, but I know that I'll be adding A LOT as the year progresses. There are a couple of blank spaces that I need to fill with student work as well as new creations like anchor charts etc. But until then, here's a glimpse at what lies inside the walls of our classroom. ENJOY!<br />
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View of the room from the doorway. Here you see my newly designed table (awaiting a framed quote...this week, fingers crossed!) and "today's password sign. Throughout the room, I've made items in my green and white polka dot pattern. If anyone is interested let me know. I am planning on adding them to my TPT store. </div>
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Our cubbies are divided in half. Here is the first half. The area above the cabinets is awaiting materials/storage for Breakfast Baskets when not in use. I found the alphabet on TPT the other day and I love it! It's all math vocab!!! I just want to label it with a sign on the blank cabinet towards the left. You also see our SuperKids poster. So excited for this curriculum. We added a rug and some pillows This will give our students a nice nook when they read for the American Reading 100 Book Challenge. </div>
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This is the second half of the cubbies and the rest of the alphabet. You also see our caddies up top and other bins. I like to store them here when not in use because they are just pretty and look better than storage boxes up there. </div>
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This is a shot of the room from around the doorway. You can see our layout with the tables. </div>
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Guided reading area/small group area. Materials are behind in bins for small group work. The cubbies will be great for our belongings, especially winter coats!</div>
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View of the library/morning meeting area. Love the crate seating (bottom of the picture). We found two that were left from another teacher. We used them to define the space. </div>
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Students data binders, "Boo Boo Lotion" bin and "Spotlight on writing" waiting for a great piece to illuminate!</div>
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Sample breakfast basket waiting for the students to arrive!</div>
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View of the classroom library which includes American Reading Company books, SuperKids Library, AND personal books for free reading...sorry its blurry. I really like the ledge it makes to display books on top. This will change with each month. </div>
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The desk area. Includes American Reading Log, Reading stamina sheet (again...if I got this from you...THANKS!), and teacher toolbox. The curtain hides wires that are hanging off desk as well as our listening center. It's great camouflage. The material is green with white polka dots...it looks olive green here though for some reason :/</div>
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Behavior clip chart, classroom rules, and "Sample Student." Below is a dry erase board. The cards will be where we display Spelling and vocab words each week. I'd like t add more to this wall, but it's tough to get things to stick to this cinder block. </div>
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Part of the calendar. In the next few weeks, I'm going to spruce this up and make it polka dot, but with the moving I haven't had time. Still great because it exposes the kids to a lot of concepts early on that they normally wouldn't learn to mid year. </div>
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In the "spotlight" (classroom helper of the day) and sillybration for the day. Above is the birthday area. Again, I made these cards myself. If you'd like them to go on TPT just let me know!</div>
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That's it. I hope you found this helpful and can use some of these ideas in your room. Any thoughts? I'd love to here them!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-12242697513802491072012-09-06T22:54:00.002-04:002012-09-06T22:54:14.828-04:00Bin Makeover Reveal!!!School starts Monday and I have been working my tail off trying to get our classroom ready to go. I have most of my bins completed after their spray paint makeover and I'm really excited about them. I've already gotten a ton of compliments!<br />
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In case you have forgotten what they looked like here is the link to the before post: <a href="http://freshandfunfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/08/classroom-bins.html">Bins Before</a><br />
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Here they are already ready to be loaded up in the classroom:<br />
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Besides my bins, I created a new behavior clip chart for my class. The sign at the top says "Is your behavior spot on today?"</div>
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If you like this chart, you can get it from my TPT store <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Behavior-Clip-Chart-and-Behavior-Logs">HERE!!!</a></div>
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-42438040751959967152012-09-03T23:05:00.003-04:002012-09-03T23:05:54.805-04:00New Table and Easy Polka Dot CraftA few weeks ago, I posted about a surprise project I was working on. To check it out click <a href="http://freshandfunfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/08/im-back.html">HERE.</a><br />
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Well, now it's time for the big reveal...I transformed an accent table!<br />
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First, I sanded and spray painted a table. This table was a spare accent table that had been in my grandma's house and some how landed in our garage.<br />
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After allowing the paint to dry, I then took a plastic laundry basket and cut the bottom off. You can use any basket you have. I found mine at the Dollar Tree. Using the bottom as a palette, I poured some paint in different sections. This was a really easy and relatively clean method. I used small sponge brushes, one for each color. Again, I got these at Dollar Tree..they were 8 for $1!!!</div>
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With the top half of the laundry basket, I cut it until I had small squares of circles. I know that sounds a bit strange...I think the picture will help you get the idea. I had one square per color.<br />
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Then, using my dots and paint, I randomly sponge painted the circles onto the table. If you do this yourself, I recommend sticking to the one square of dots per color. Also, make sure you wipe the squares after every few dips in the paint...otherwise it gets smudgy on the table.<br />
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Finally, spray the entire table with a sealer. This will give it a nice glossy shine and will prevent from chipping. This table is slated for outside my door as a way to welcome the students, families, and guests into our room. I'll point it out when I post my classroom tour in a few days.<br />
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Now, onto a super easy craft that you can do with the extra paint you have lying around.<br />
Since I changed my theme this year to polka dots, I had to change pretty much everything I had in my room. This even included my picture frame that was on my desk. Last year it had bumble bees.<br />
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I started out by taking some paints that match my color scheme and a stylus (I actually use the bottom of it. You can use any stick that has a rounded bottom). You can see what I used on the bottom right of the photo.<br />
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Next, I took my frame and made small quick dots in a random pattern. I did one color at a time and was certain to wipe off the end of the stick between each color.<br />
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Here's my final product! Now, I just need to find a good picture to pop in because obviously that's not me or my bf...hehehe.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed these two projects. I'll have my Bin Makeover coming in the next day or two so stick around for that as well. Hope everyone has a great week!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-828935713166345612012-08-23T19:40:00.001-04:002012-08-23T19:40:09.018-04:00Classroom binsAfter teaching for 9 years, I have quite the collection of bins in all shapes, sizes, and unfortunately colors. It kinda gets annoying when I look at all the colors and gets on my nerves. This year my coteacher and I are doing a new theme so I decided to conquer my bins and make them all look uniform. <br />
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I went to Joann's fabric and got some Spray paint that works on plastic and started spraying. Here's a look at te bins before and the current state as they dry. I'll post an after when I'm all done. I'm lovin them so far!<br />
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I'll let you try to figure out what I'm working on...there are two others things not pictured. One is a laundry basket...any guesses???!!!<br />
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Stay tuned and I'll post pics when I'm done AND step by step instructions on how you can do this super easy project your self for your class.<br />
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I do however have something I'd like to share today. In our classroom, it is so hard to keep up with jobs everyday since we have a million things going on in the school. So a few years ago I developed a system to get rid of the classroom job chart and simplify it down to 1. Yup that's right, 1!<br />
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Each day I assign one student to be the "Busy Bee" for the day. That student is responsible for all the jobs in the classroom that day. To keep track, I keep it simple as well...Alphabetical order! That's it. One at a time, no fighting, and everything gets done. Plus the kids love it because they get to do each job multiple times during the course of the year, not just one or two times. To make it even more special, I give the "Busy Bee" a special vest to wear all day.<br />
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Here's a pic of a student wearing the "Busy Bee" vest. The kids get really excited to wear it. (No, they don't always wear the hat...that's from another project!).<br />
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Didn't it come out so adorable? I love it! And guess what, now you can get all the Skippyjon books and a plush Skippyjon from Kohls for only $5 each! We already picked some up for our classroom!!<br />
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Lately, I've noticed that I've added a few posts about more personal things like my home, weekend, fashion, etc. So I've started my own lifestyle blog. It's just in the beginning stages and I still have to customize it a bit, but I'd love for you all to join! Head on over to <a href="http://nytjerseygirl.blogspot.com/">Not Your Typical Jersey Girl</a> and start following me!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-2502693179542102932012-07-07T15:35:00.000-04:002012-07-07T15:35:24.838-04:004th of July Recap & Two New ProjectsTo say this week has been busy would be an understatement. I have been crazy busy running all around getting ready for our 4th of July party, cleaning up from the party, and most importantly hitting the after 4th sales!<br />
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Here are some pics from the 4th:</div>
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The backyard is looking really good these days. We've actually added an outdoor bar and more string lights around the perimeter since our party. I'll have to post a picture of it soon. It looks incredible!</div>
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The first, Super Spellers, is a great way to review spelling words during literacy centers. I love doing these activities for my word work.<br />
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The second, Super Hero Search, is perfect to help incorporate phonics and grammar into literacy centers.<br />
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Both activities can be planned two ways. After laminating, I usually place them on a binder ring. Then I pull out on task card for the students to complete. I follow this procedure until I have introduced all the tasks. Then, students are allowed to select the activity they would like for that day.<br />
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I find that these are super easy and the kids stay engaged while doing them. You can head on over to my TPT store and pick them up!</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-85601095696378963482012-07-03T08:50:00.001-04:002012-07-03T08:50:24.086-04:00We Have A Winner!I'd like to thank everyone for participating in my very first giveaway. I'll be doing another once I hit 100 followers.
And now, the winner of the 50 follower giveaway is.....Ashley! Ashley, I'll be emailing you in a few!
Thanks to all who participated!!!!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968519786909674719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942627495676967064.post-76191723377001010632012-07-02T23:30:00.002-04:002012-07-02T23:30:58.371-04:00Target Haul, Barrel Planter, and Getting Ready for the 4thHey everyone!<br />
The last 2 days we have been working on a TON of stuff. Since today was the first Monday I didn't have to wake up early and go to work, I slept in, watched some tv, then did one of my favorite things....go to Target!!<br />
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Seriously, Target is really my favorite store of all time. Here's a snapshot of my haul today:<br />
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Really though, where else can you go and get scotch tape, nail polish remover, gift bags, pencils, false eyelashes, foundation, a banner, straws, a notepad, and a dress for under $50....and it's awesome stuff!!!!<br />
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Here are two of my fave items:<br />
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I fell in love with these pencils and had to have them. Oh, the Places You'll Go is once of my favorite books, so I needed these pencils!<br />
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I bought these cute items for our 4th of July party on Wednesday. The straws are supposed to look like firecrackers and the other is a fun banner I think I'm going to hang between some trees as a little backdrop for the day. LOVE THEM!<br />
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After a long and productive trip to Target, I did a little Make it Monday and stained a barrel to put outside. It works perfectly as a planter for my flowers:<br />
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I love the way this came out so much, I ran back to Christmas and bought 2 more...and an extra large one. I have a little something special planned for that one, I'll have to post it when it's done!<br />
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Finally, I made it home in time to watch the Bachelorette and get a little patriotic with my nails...what do you think? I love them!<br />
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Hope you all had a fabulous Monday. The winner of my giveaway will me announced soon, I can't wait. Plus, I snuck into my new classroom for the fall and took some pics. I'm gonna need some help figuring where everything should go, so I'll be posting them next time as well!!<br />
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Very sad and not a place to spend time in the summer. Well, after a long day of working and 3 trips to Home Depot, here's what We've got going on now:<br />
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We still have some work to do, but it's coming along. Need to add some plants and things, put the table together, and fix the vent for the dryer (in the second pic, the metal thing), but we're getting there!<br />
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I'm heading down to the garage to stain a barrel/planter. I'll post pics when I'm finished!<br />
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Apparently, the team working on the roof forgot to cover it with a tarp and it poured. So I've spent the morning going through and checking out to see if anything was ruined. Thanksfully nothing in my room was damaged. <br />
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Good news for the day was I found our new materials for Reading: <br />
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I am so excited to get my new Reading program today. We are using the SuperKids Reading Program which is awesome! Do any of you use it? We are using it in conjunction with the American Reading Company, another program that I am really excited about. <br />
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If you use either program, let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions. I'd love to hear it!!!<br />
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Next, I was so excited to have received some awards yesterday from Michelle @ <a href="http://smittenwithfirst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smitten With First</a> for the Versatile Blogger Award and the One Lovely Blog award!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This meant so much to me to receive these awards! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Once you receive the Lovely Blog Award, you must follow 3 rules: 1. Follow the person that gave you the award. 2. Link back to the person that gave you the award. 3. Pass the award on to 15 bloggers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I am passing these two awards onto..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. <a href="http://firstgradefabulosity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">First Grade Fabulosity</a> 2. <a href="http://ateacherstouch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Teacher's Touch</a> 3. <a href="http://ayearofmanyfirsts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Year of Many Firsts</a> 4. <a href="http://aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place Called Kindergarten</a> 5. <a href="http://1stgradewithmisssnowden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">1st Grade With Miss Snowden</a> 6. <a href="http://bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bainbridge's Class</a> 7. <a href="http://www.ateenytinyteacher.com/" target="_blank">A Teeny Tiny Teacher</a> 8. <a href="http://www.123teachwithme.com/" target="_blank">123teachwithme</a> 9<a href="http://allthatglittersinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All That Glitters in First Grade</a>. 10. <a href="http://buggyaboutlearninginkindergarten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buggy About Learning in Kindergarten</a> 11. <a href="http://darlininfirst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Darlin in First</a> 12. <a href="http://firstgradeandfancyfree.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">First Grade and Fancy Free</a> 13. <a href="http://fabulousfish-stephanie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">First Grade Fabulous Fish</a> 14. <a href="http://firstgradefresh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">First Grade Fresh</a> 15. <a href="http://fun-in-first.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fun in First Grade</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Here are my 7 random facts about me from the Versatile Blogger award:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. I have a bit of an obessession with all things Disney and have been to WDW over 50 times. I honestly think Walt Disney is one of the most interesting people ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">2. I attended Iona College on a softball scholarship. I really miss playing softball as it was such a big part of my life for so long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. Singin' in the Rain is my all time favorite movie and I have a massive crush on Gene Kelly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">4. My BF and I have started to take over and remodel the house I grew up in. It's been a crazy process, but I'm really excited about it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">5. I am a trivia master and have won tons of trivia contests!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. I buy WAY too much makeup, but I can't help it. I'm a glamour girl... :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">7. I love going to Yankee Stadium with my BF, but I really love following the team across the country and seeing them play on the road. We've already seen them play in Anaheim, Oakland, and Baltimore. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Phew!</span></div>
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