Sunday, October 6, 2013
It's Been Awhile!
I love all of my little firsties! We have gotten our little routine down and I have already seen so much growth and improvement from them. My favorite time of the day is the Daily 5. I love sitting at my table with my small group and glancing up and seeing the rest of my students completing their Daily 5 rotations. Are they whispering the entire time? Usually not. But they are on task and having fun so I'm not going to be picky!
Tomorrow I'm introducing some new Fall themed centers into our Daily 5 Word Work and Work on Writing stations. I'm really loving Fall Literacy Stations from The Teacher Talk. These are so cute and I can't wait to introduce them to my kids tomorrow! I also love Printables for Fall by Miss Kindergarten.
I promise not to abandon this blog anymore! Next time I'll post some pictures as well as a few classroom management tips I've come up with this year! Have a great day!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
First Grade Teacher...at Last!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Discouragement
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Summer Bucket List!
I'm linking up with A Cupcake for the Teacher, Miss Kindergarten, and A Modern Teacher to share my Summer Bucket List!
1. GET A JOB!!!! I'm hoping that I know something very soon. If all of you could keep your fingers crossed that everything works out for me, that'd be great!
2. Buy more children's books. I have about 330 children's books. That seems like a LOT but I don't have many chapter books. Since I'm hoping/planning on getting a job teaching a primary grade, I need to buy early readers like I Can Read, Step Into Reading, etc. Ebay always seems to have large lots of early readers for sale.Yesterday I saw where you could get 98 early readers for $89! Pretty good deal but I'm holding out until I know for sure what grade I'm teaching.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
What I Bought!
1. Erica Bohrer's Classroom Job Labels
I recommend this product because it has pretty much every classroom job! However you can also add your own jobs!
2. Reagan Tunstall's Classroom Library Labels
I love Reagan Tunstall's blog! Her classroom is my inspiration. It's so warm and inviting! Just like Erica Bohrer's job labels, Reagan Tunstall's classroom library packet has pretty much every label for every type of children's book! I also love this because it gives me more of an idea of the types of books I should have in my classroom library.
3. That's So Second Grade's Favorite Author Posters
These posters are so beautiful and colorful. They will definitely brighten up my classroom and inspire my students to read books written by the authors!
4. A Cupcake for the Teacher's editable behavior calendars
I love the idea of sending home a behavior calendar with my students. My cooperating teacher used this system and I knew I wanted to use behavior calendars in my classroom. What I love about this product is that it has space at the bottom to add behavior codes!
So that is what I bought! I hope that the next time I purchase something from TpT it will be more grade-specific....because that will mean I have a job!! :D My district STILL hasn't posted openings yet. :-/ I know it's still early but I'm so eager to be in a classroom! Other teachers have told me not to stress because they didn't get a job until the week before school started! I really hope that's not the case with me. I'd like to have a job by end of June, or at least July! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Teacher Appreciation Week
I have another question for you all! Teacher Appreciation Week is this week and I would really like to take advantage of some teaching/school supply deals. I've tried googling but everything I've found is for last year. Do any of you know of any stores (Staples, Office Depot, Target, etc) that are having Teacher Appreciation Week sales? I really want to start stocking up on post-its, Expo markers, pens, and other things that run out every 5 seconds in a classroom.
Have a good weekend!! :D
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Chevron
Anyways, like the blog post says, Chevron. Chevron everywhere. I downloaded some chevron paper and I've been going crazy with it. My behavior clip chart is chevron. My "Where are you?" board (idea from Second Grade Style/Pinterest) is chevron. All my teacher organization binder covers? Chevron. That's all I've made so far because I don't want to get too specific since I don't know what grade I'll be teaching. Why is chevron so appealing? I hope it's still "in style" in August?!?! Does anyone else have a chevron addiction like me?
Also, I want to get a laminator. Most schools have them in the teacher's lounge or workroom but I think it would best to have one that I could keep in my classroom or even bring home if I wanted to. I've been eyeing this one. It has good reviews and it's only $30. Any of you teachers have any experience with it?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Teaching Books Wish-List
Here are some of the ones I'm most looking forward to reading:
- Math Work Stations: Independent Learning You Can Count On, K-2
- Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work
You can never have enough Debbie Diller. Seriously. You can't. I'm always looking for new ideas for literacy centers. This book will be very helpful as a new teacher because it goes through how to set up and introduce work stations to the class. Awesome!I have several other books on my Wish-List but these are the ones I'm planning on buying very soon. Any other books you would recommend for a new teacher? Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
First Grade Subbing Experience
On Tuesday I subbed in a first grade classroom and oh my goodness, I loved it! The students were so, so sweet and helpful. This was my first time at this school which is always a little scary. You never know what the "vibe" of a school might be. Luckily everyone I came in contact with at this school was very friendly and welcoming. The students worked very hard and we got everything accomplished. YAY! I left a note to the teacher letting her know that I'd love to sub for her again in the future and left her my contact info. She ended up texting me later to thank me and say that she will definitely contact me when she needs another sub. YAY! I'm so glad I have a foot in the door at that school because it would be great to work there.
On Monday and Tuesday I have a sub job in 2nd grade at a different school. This school is a magnet school so I'm curious to see what it's like. I've never been in a magnet school before. 2nd grade is my 2nd (ha) favorite grade level. I love getting the opportunity to go to different schools and see different grade levels. To me it's so important that I see as many schools that I can so that way when jobs start opening up I will know which schools I want to apply at!
I hope everyone has a Fabulous Friday!!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Reflection
I suppose it is time to begin updating this blog. In October I finished up my student teaching in 1st grade. That same month I finished up my college courses and in November I began a long-term sub job in the 3rd grade. I definitely learned a lot during that long-term sub job. It was my first time being in a 3rd grade classroom. I loved those 3rd graders but I do not think 3rd grade is the grade for me. I missed the little ones too much! I'd pass by kindergartners and 1st graders walking in the hallway and I would think AWWWW I MISS YOU. I went out of my way to talk to them just to hear those little voices. I missed it so much!
After graduating and finishing up that sub job, I'm sort of stuck in the in-between. Other sub jobs are starting to come in and although they are day to day and not long-term, I am still excited. This Wednesday I have a job in a 1st grade classroom in a school I have not been to but is supposed to be excellent. I can't wait to be back in a classroom with a group of firsties. 1st grade is definitely my favorite grade to teach so my fingers are crossed that a 1st grade teacher is retiring or moving or something! However I'm going to enjoy getting to experience other schools and classrooms. This will let me decide what schools I'd love to work at and what schools I should avoid.
As soon as I get a teaching job I plan on creating things to share with all you other bloggers. So many of you have given me such great ideas to use during my student-teaching and long-term sub job! I want to be able to give back to you! Not saying my stuff will be amazing...I'm not sure how some of you create such cutesy stuff. But I hope that at least 1 or 2 of you will find my resources valuable!