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Use these monthly writing prompts to showcase your student’s growth throughout the year. I like to make a big deal about these prompts and publish them to the bulletin board.
If you have questions or concerns reach out! I am happy to help!
August is all about a summer of preparation to make it to the first week which is inevitably about survival.
I am not going to tell you how to survive the first week in the classroom, I am going to tell you how to survive the first week as a human. First, I have to recommend Downlite bedding! Think of amazing hotel bedding and then put it in your own home. Boom! Magic. Better yet, since they love teachers they've given me a code to share with my followers to take 15% off everything at Downlite Bedding Company. Use code DYGEN15 to treat yourself to a great nightâs sleep! ðð¼
Let's keep going!
Great day shoes...I have always sworn that Sketchers go walk shoes are the ugliest, most comfiest teacher shoes out there and I think they heard me because they finally made a cute pair! I have plantar-fascia because the universe sometimes hates me and these have been such a relief! Whoop whoop! Click below if you want to check them out. â Remember as an Amazon associate I get a small amount for qualifying purchases and it doesn't cost you any more. Win-win! Great night shoes...or day shoes..I'm not here to judge and before I found the awesome memory foam shoes above I kept a pair under my classroom desk. The students thought it was hilarious. Below I give you extra, fashionista, and adult-a âand my favorite ADULTING STICKERS for you and your teammates. If the answer is no, that’s fine! It took me for-ev-errrr to find one that may look like me. In fact if I send a new iteration to my husband I might have to make sure my Bitmoji looks single...whatever that means. However, my son called it “mommy” so I think that’s good enough. Here is a a fun tutorial I found on creating a Bitmoji! Also, it helps to ask friends to look and see how it matches up! Find more details here: https://www.bitmoji.com/
Getting Started
In the world of social media, decorating your classroom can be daunting. If you're struggling to get started, take a deep breath and remember it does not have to be done all in one day. It is okay to start small! Here are my simple tips to decorating your classroom. Since teaching is an ART no two classrooms will be the same--if you're really excited about something or advice doesn't work for you, that is perfect!
My favorites
Display what you're learning with anchor charts using easel pads and markers. Educational, personalized and affordable!
Personally, I am a big goal setter. I have a list of long term goals in my notes in my phone, I set goals each August and New Year, and I often set a few in-between. My big goals for the upcoming school year are:
Since I think this important, I have created a teacher goal setting freebie on my TPT store. Just like we want our students to know their goals and what they’re working towards, we need to do the same. Do not feel obligated to fill each line and each section—only write goals that are meaningful to you. Print this sheet and use it to set your goals for the upcoming school year. If you share on social media, please tag me! I’d love to see how you use this resource!
Last year I posted my I Can Statements on my whiteboard and it took up so much room!
So this summer my goal has been to create a new process. I have looked at examples on blogs, pinterest, instragram, and more to create my own Standards Signs for a word wall. I am all about simple in the classroom and doing anything I can to use black ink so I can print it at school! HA!
Uses:
Print your signs out on cardstock. Colored Astrobrights if you’re feeling crazy or want them to match your classroom theme! Then laminate these sheets on colored paper of your choosing. (PS. Amazon Basics has amazing, affordable laminating sheets!) Use them to write your daily/weekly objectives.
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One of my goals for the 2019-2020 year is to start using morning bins. I haven't worked out the details yet, but I will share those as I go along!
I have created labels and desk cards for each student to track their progress through the bins. |
What you're in for...Here you will find my ramblings of motherhood, teaching, & life while like many I try to balance it all. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases, but it does not cost you any more! :)
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