What is in your cart? Linky

We have 15 days of school left! WooHoo!! The kids are ready for summer. The teachers are really ready for summer!!

I found a sweet mother's day gift to make off TPT. It is simple, cute, and cheap! The kiddos were so excited to make their mommy a present!

I'm linking up with Speech Room News to share my TPT cart with you.

End of the Year Fun-This looks great!

Chevron Labels for next year!

Last but not least, Chevron Letters. These are a freebie! I just need to download them.

I hope everyone has a GREAT Friday!!!

Yucky Sunday!..Fun Linky

My family has had a stomach flu this weekend. Yuck! This is bad stuff!! Yesterday, my parents came to check on us. We made them sick. Oops!!

As I was blog hopping today, I saw a fun linky party. Primary Possiblities is having an Alliteration Linky.
This time we want to know.....
1. How do you get your students to LISTEN?  2.  Do you have a secret LOVE?  (make this one fun)  3.  What do you want to LEARN more about?  If you were able to attend any professional development with nomoney limit, what would it be?  What do you want to LEARN?

1-Listening-During assemblies, the principal always raises her hand to get the students attention. The kids must raise their hand too. They respond really well to this. Most teachers have taken it back to their classrooms. It works for me....

2.Love- I love Teen Mom 2! My husband always tells me that I'm probably the only adult in the world watching this show. As I've blog hopped around, I've seen several bloggers talk about loving this show too. It's addictive. 

3. Learn- I want to learn more on Common Core!! On Friday, I attended a workshop. It made me feel better. I enjoy hearing speakers tell all of their ideas about it. I wish I could attend a workshop at least once a month!  Although my school is implementing common core, I don't think we I know as much as I should. I'm working on it though. :) 

Dr. Jean is coming to my area on Friday. Her workshop was filled when I tried to register. :( Maybe next time!

Saturday Sayings and Valentine Wrapped up!

Hello Saturday!!  Valentine week is always hard to deal with. I guess it's that way because the kids are given tons of candy and it's too cold (wet in my region) to go out and run, run, run. On top of the holiday fun, I received a new student. It's fine that he joined us, but that was just another factor to send my kiddos over the edge.  None the less, we made it!  We don't have school on Monday! I will need an extra day to recover.

I am joining Forever In First for Saturday Sayings. Each Saturday, a few bloggers tell their favorite quotes. I always enjoy it!
Several years ago, I worked with a precious lady. She would always say, "Always treat each child the way you would want your child to be treated." When she told me this, I didn't have my own children. It sounded correct but I really didn't understand. But now that I have my own boys, those words hit home each and every day. It somehow has been engraved into my mind. You know those occasional  moments when a child has said or done something that makes you walk out of the room for a deep breath? Yep, you know.. During those times, I can always remember her soft voice reminding me to treat that child as my own.  Here's a pic I found on pinterest that sort of goes along with my quote.

Our homeroom mom made our valentine party healthy. We had string cheese, pretzels, apples, and fruit dip. Of course, she had to add a cupcake. What's a party without cupcakes??
We also copied a few ideas from pinterest. Here's our version.

She forgot to write I Love You. Oops..

Fun, Fun, Fun

Valentine Bingo

At the end of the day, the Good Samaritan gave every lady at our school a dozen of roses. PRECIOUS!!!

Happy New Year and a linky

Downtime- PINTEREST!!
Fitness- I recently downloaded a couch to 10k app and dusted off my running shoes. I'm ready! For real, I have to get ready! I have a 5K memorial to run in March. I.Think.I.Can....I really don't have an excuse. In our gym at school, we were awarded a grant that supplied lots of workout stuff for the kids AND teachers. We have 8 treadmills, 4 ellipticals, 3 bow flexes, 4 exercise bikes. Like I said, I have no excuse...besides laziness..Someone needs to begin a Fitness Linky Party!

My husband asked me today if I have a New Year's resolution. I usually don't because so I surprised him when I said yes. I said, "I am going to buy me stuff this year. You know,  put me first." He said, "Mine is to save money." WELL, I guess both resolutions crossed each other off.....

Tammy at Forever in first is having a Saturday Sayings link up. Hop over there and sign up for a Saturday to share a quote on her blog. 

It will soon be 12:00 here. I need to go snuggle up next to my hubby. Happy New Year friends!!

Linky Party and a Freebie

I am a couple of days late on this Linky Party.  I guess it's better to be late than never. :)
Technology-My mimio board. How did we ever live with out smart boards??
Organization- Dropbox-It's an easy way for our 1st grade team to share ideas. We simply upload links to dropbox and click share.
Prof Growth-Honestly, I learn more from stalking reading teacher blogs than I learn at our annual professional developments!

Freebie time...I hope you can use these!

12 in 12 Linky Party

I know I have already posted today but I had to join in on the fun!!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher  is hosting this party. Here's my 12 in 12!
12. Favorite Movie: Breaking Dawn Part 2...Love me some Jacob!
11. Favorite TV Series:  Duck Dynasty! Si is full of wisdom. I love to hear the family talk!

10. Favorite Restaurant- Newk's. I could eat there every day!!

9. Favorite New Thing You Tried- BLOGGING! Still don't think I've got it all figured out!!

8. Favorite Gift You Received- Amazing Grace body wash by Philosophy. I smell so good!!!!

7. Favorite Thing You Pinned- This stuff is SO good!!  I couldn't stop eating it!!! You can get the recipe here.

6. Favorite Blog Post- My "I Think I Can" post. I had been trying to make things to put on TPT and use is my classroom. I had been using Microsoft word and didn't like it. I  posted that I needed help. I felt very ignorant at the time. I had the nicest comments on that post. Someone actually helped me out.  Now I spend a lot of time on this MacBook making things to share...Of course I still may not be doing it correctly but I try...

5. Favorite Accomplishment- I have 80 followers. It absolutely amazes me!!

4. Favorite Picture- Our fall family picture. 

3. Favorite Memory- My 5 year old asked me "When Jesus comes back to take the people to Heaven who believes in him, how will we get there? Does Jesus gots a car?" Too cute!!!

2. Goal for 2013- I hope to get really good at this blogging thing...

1. One Little Word- ThAnKfUl!! It would be nice to have a nicer car, bigger house, better clothes, fuller wallet, smaller figure, etc.....As I walk thru this life, I have come to realize that I have been blessed. Some body some where out there would love to be in my shoes. Someone would love to have a house to come home to every day, a healthy family at home, a steady income, a welcoming church family, food. Each and every one of us are very fortunate!!

You can link up here to tell your 12 in 12!

All I want for Christmas Linky Party..

Oh my goodness! Two more days until Christmas break. The kids are tired. I am tired. The parents are tired. We need a break!! There are approximately 1200 students in our K-5 elementary school. We had 120 out today with the flu!!! I think it's time we take a break to let the germ die!

My friend over at Learning With Mrs. Leeby is hosting a Christmas linky party. Hop on over and join the fun!!

What would be the perfect gift from. . . 

1. Students

2. Kiddies

3. Husband/boyfriend

4. Parents/Family

5. BFF

6. Santa

?????????

1. Students-Christmas ornaments. My tree at home is filled with ornaments that my former students have given me. Each year I love looking at them!

2. Kiddies- Pandora charm.

3. Husband-shoes..shoes..shoes..

4. Parents-Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume-That stuff smells SO good!!!!

5. BFF-Girl Time!!

6. Santa-$$$$$$

Tomorrow is our class Christmas party. My kids get a little rowdy when parents are there. Wish me luck!!

Thought my mimio was a goner....First Year Linky Party

Let me start off saying that my mimio is a very special part of my life. I mean really, how did we ever make it without a smart board! Last Wednesday, the projector started flickering. Each day it has gotten worse...and WoRsE...and WORSE!! Today that thing was blinking something furious! So I call the tech guy. Mr. man said he had never seen a projector flicker like mine and thought the bulb might be going out...Sorry, but I can't live without it! I told a couple of co-workers what was going on. A friend blew the projector out and it MaGiCaLlY works correctly again!!...I am going to take that girl some chocolate tomorrow...

I am linking up with Michelle at The 3AM Teacher in her First Year Bliss Linky party! She is celebrating her one year bloggy birthday and is hosting this fun linky party! 

One of my fav moments of this first year of blogging is when Michelle from Apples and ABC's and Greg from Smedley's Smorgasboard commented on my blog. LOVE them!!

Each new follower and comment make me smile! In this blogging world, I have enjoyed getting to know all of you. Your ideas and things you share make me be a better teacher!!

I've Been "Boo-ed"!

I've finally been Boo-ed!! Here's a shout out to Angi for booing me!!

If you've been booed, copy and paste the above pic and these "rules" into your post. 

1.  Give a shout out to the blogger who booed you and link back to their site!


2. Share 3-5 October activities, books, products (yours or someone else),or freebie(s) that you love!


3.  Share the Boo love with 5 bloggers- make sure you check this link to make sure you don't boo someone again: http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com/2012/10/ive-been-booed-fun-october-linky.htmlAnd don't forget to tell them that they have been BOOED! 

4.  Link up {here} so that others can find you and read about your October ideas!  And while you are there... check out the other great blogs!

Here are my 3 fav halloween activities!

1. Spider Adjectives  

2. Halloween ABC Order

3. Halloween Spelling Grades 1-4

 The 5 teachers I am boo-ing are.......

1. "PAWS" Kindergarten

2. Lil Country Kindergarten

3. 1st Grade ROCKS!!!

4. 2 Crazy Texas Teachers

5. 2nd Grade Rocks!

I am so EXCITED that I have reached 50 followers!! Thank you so much for following!!

Today is my husband , Brent's,  34th birthday! I'm so glad that God chose me to let him spend his birthdays with!! I hope everyone has a GREAT week!!

Must Have Monday!

Here's my list of items I can not live without in my class.

1. Diet Coke-It's my crack!!

2. Mimio and Hover Cam-If my projector or hover cam ever break, I will have to get a second job to replace them. I've already warned my husband!
3. Mr. Harry's Kindergarten on You Tube. He brings so much life to my Calendar Math!
4. Teacher Pay Teachers-How did we ever live without it?!?!
5.Teacher Blogs-I've learned SO much from everyone's blogs!!!

 

Link up with Blog Hopper and share what you can't live without!!