Random Happenings

Have you ever had a week where you are just trying to play catch up? That's what the last 2 weeks have been for me. Always something to do yet the list never gets done. I'm finally starting to make some headway though!

Here are some random things I've been loving in my classroom!

I love how my word wall turned out! I decided to use my cabinets so that it could  be on the kids level. I laminated construction paper and used electrical tape to make the divisions.  For the headers I used the super cute word wall headers from Amanda Byrnes. Click the picture below to download!

The kids have been noticing and reviewing all the letters we have learned as well as identifying the ones we haven't learned yet. It's great to see them get excited about learning!

I have also been loving Tara West's KinderPhonics! I downloaded this unit to use the letter sound motions cards with my kiddos and we LOVE it! The kids have so much fun doing the motions and it really has helped them remember the sounds! In fact I've caught a few of my kids making the sounds and doing the motions while playing in centers independently. Always a good thing! Click the picture above to download it. You won't be disappointed!

Hope you enjoyed learning about what we've been up to!

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

There's something about this time of year that I just love. Ever since I was little, I loved going back to school. I loved picking out school supplies and getting a new backpack and getting back to a routine. It's still the same even though I'm a teacher. I'm thrilled when the school supplies are out on store shelves and spend time perusing the aisles. I love getting my plan book organized, getting a new lunchbox or coffee mug, getting a new teacher bag and of course getting classroom supplies!

As the summer draws to a close, I find myself getting more and more excited about the fall. I've been busy pinning and planning. I am still loving the pink, lime green and orange with touches of black theme in my room. This year I'm also doing owls so I've been having lots of fun finding cute things!

I've been preparing for my move to teaching 3s by changing up some of my classroom decorations. This year will be my 6th year of teaching so I'm kinda bored with a lot of the stuff I have from when I first taught. All I can say is thank God for Teachers Pay Teachers! I've bought some of the cutest things that I can't wait to laminate and use in my classroom!

Please note that these are in no way mine and I don't hold any claim to them other than I think they are wonderful! I just LOVE the owl color posters! Click on the pictures to go to the TPT pages.

I also plan on getting some items from Thirty-One. I've been ogling their bags for quite some time now and I think its time to take the plunge. Especially since I'll be commuting about 40 minutes each way at this new job it will be important for me to stay organized.

I love this  Large Utility Tote. I plan on getting it embroidered with my first initial in lime green thread.

Super cute right? You can click on the pictures to check them out for yourself!

Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I am a coffee addict. I usually have at least one cup of hot coffee in the morning and sometimes have an iced coffee as an afternoon pick me up. Since pretty much all of my time is spent at school I've developed quite the collection of travel mugs and usually have at least 2 or 3 lying around my classroom at any given time. I love buying cute new mugs at the beginning of the year and this year is no exception. I've got my eye on these super adorable mugs from Target. I love the mason jar, the handle, and they have them in all 3 of my colors. Too precious!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my planned back to school purchases. Just so you know, I'm not affiliated with any of the things or getting paid or anything like that. I just wanted to share. Hope you are enjoying the last days of summer!