Whoooo Has a Writer's Eye?...

My firsties had such a wonderful time at the end of the school year using my Owl Writing Process signs to manage their writing.  I've also gotten a great response on Pinterest with the display.  For the past few years I have tried to keep my classroom theme limited to colors and prints so that it's easy to interchange whatever character trend is happening at the time or implement our campus theme.  As mentioned in a previous post, I have decided to bring in feathered friends (in decor only...haha) this year and add owls and birdies to my colors and prints.  The combination of the two is just irresistible!!! So my next step to preparing my room for next year was to create a set of coordinating Owl Writer's Eye Signs. Project done! You can check them out in my TpT store! I can't wait to display them in my classroom.

You can check them out here!!

Graphics and Fonts By: JW Illustrations, Print Candee,

Dreamlike Magic Designs, and Kevin & Amanda

I'm including a graphic of how I plan to display the signs since I can't actually get into my classroom at the moment! More to come...

A Blogger's Summer Schedule...

Well summer is in full swing and I am adjusting quite well...giggles!!!!! I AM LOVIN' IT! I am able to give a little TLC to all of the things that I enjoy doing but get pushed to the side during the fast paced school year.  One of my absolute faves is getting new ideas and creating for my classroom. (Of course that time is split with several of my other faves...sleeping in, creating for my home, and time with the fam!) However, I quickly find myself scattered all over this pink laptop of mine with a bajillion ideas floating around in my head. I would imagine it looks something like a confetti of clipart, bright colors, blog reading lists, pin boards, at the moment tons of chevron & quatrefoil print, and of course the sparkliest glitter you've ever seen. I have GOT to get all of this confetti from my brain organized into some nice color coded files. Well here's the plan...I've created a little schedule to hopefully keep me on track and actually get results.

The inspiration...this fabulous little summer schedule from www.somewhatsimple.com that I've seen sprinkled all over pinboards and that I totally plan to incorporate when I'm wearing my domestic hat...

And now...A Blogger's Schedule to a Productive Summer...

(Fonts: Keven and Amanda Graphics: Dreamlike Magic & Flavoree Digital Scrapbooking Supplies)

I realize that it doesn't have the cute little alliteration that the summer schedule provides, BUT I really think it's going to work for me!  Here's a little commentary to the thought process of this little gem.

Get Inspired Monday: There are so many amazing ideas out there. My "Teacher Style" pinbaord is loaded with pins of activities I'd love to incorporate or adapt to fit my classroom.  On Mondays I hope to just choose 1 for the week to actually get started.

Create It Tuesday: What I wanted to say for the description was...grab your favorite beverage, get your favorite Scentsy scent going, turn on a little reality tv, and get to work (checking Pinterest one more time because you KNOW something else wonderful has been pinned). For me, this scenario looks something like this...a chai latte in my leopard print mug, coconut lemongrass in my Scentsy, and housewives of something on my tv!

Craft It Wednesday: I love adding printed ribbon, tissue poms, and of course a little glitter to whatever it is I want to display. (maybe you should check Pinterest on a break just to keep you going...since you're on your computer already, might as well take a quick look at your blog reading list too...giggles!)

Share It Thursday: I know that many blog more than once a week and that is fabulous!! Blog on! However, I'd like to be a little more consistent. And let's be honest, if we ALL blogged only on Thursdays blog stalking would be a little less exciting. Make it work for you.

Read All About It Friday!: I've got to get better at answering questions, responding to comments, and answering emails! (apologies for anyone awaiting a reply...lol!) This will also be the day I do a little reading for professional development. (and probably check Pinterest one more time!)

Well that's it in a nutshell.  Just a little organizational inspiration! Have a productive summer and I hope this helps at least a handful of busy bloggers like me!

Birdies and Buntings...

I COULD NOT be happier with how these sweet little Daily 5 Posters turned out.  Just presh. I had so much fun making them. Check them out in my TPT store by clicking HERE!

I hope everyone is enjoying a "tweet" summer! Back soon with more classroom ideas and of course glitter and giggles!!!!

Wrappin' It Up...

Well I can't believe that another year is in the books!!! The last few weeks were nothing short of exhausting and wonderful all at the same time.  I have no idea how we crammed so many activities into two short weeks and still kept our sanity! Here are few of the fabulous activities that we had going on...

For Generation Texas week (college week) we decorated our doors in a career or college theme. Here is my Seuss-inspired door!

In addition to guest speakers, students and teachers were encouraged to dress as their future profession.  Here is my Kinder Cutie's version of an Art Teacher. (She is pictured with her wonderful Kinder teacher who inspired the costume!)

Next up was field day... 

I have to admit, this is my favorite event....GIGGLES....

Storybook Parade! 

Every grade level selects a book to represent their class. Each First Grade Class chooses a Fancy Nancy book. Our class read Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes...dressing as Fancy Bakers. We parade around the neighborhood while all of the parents come out and wave us on! Oooh La La...a plethora of glitter and giggles.

We also threw in a Read In, Board Game Day, the Awards Assembly, and a Talent Show! Oh and the icing on the cupcake...parties for a few of my well-deserving teammates...

A onesie decorating baby shower...

And a Disney themed wedding shower...



Phewww....now on to a little rest, some staff development, a trip to the beach, and lots of creating and sharing.  I can't wait!

HAPPY SUMMER!!!