Back to School Math Centers and a FREEBIE

Hello, Friends!

I have three weeks until I officially return to work, but I have already been busy thinking, creating, and shopping for my new classroom. I should be able to start decorating my room next week. Fingers crossed.  Since, I'm changing grade levels, I'll need all the time I can get to get prepared. 

Y'all know that I love centers, both reading and math.  So, I created my first ever product to use in my 3rd grade classroom.  I will be using this during those first few weeks of school to see just how much they remember about 2nd grade math.  

Centers included are:

So, how about a giveaway?!?! Comment below and tell me how many days you have left of summer for a chance to win.  I'll choose 2 winners sometime after Brayden takes his nap tomorrow, 12ish EST. Good luck!

Winners have been choosen.  Thanks to everyone for entering! :-)

Oh, here's a freebie from the packet. :-) Click below to download Sticky Regrouping.

Lots of love,

Jeannie

The First Week=One Tired Teacher

Happy Saturday, Friends!

I've been super duper busy and TIRED this week.  I kept saying that I need to blog, but I just couldn't.  I did stay up until 11:00 on Wednesday night.  I HAD to watch the new episode of Duck Dynasty.  As soon as it went off, I was out.  I was asleep by 9:30 last night.  

Here's me and the munchkin' after the first day of school.  Can someone say EXHAUSTED!  I was trying my hardest to keep him awake.  He's not used to getting up so early. :-(

The first three days of school have drained me.  Even my feet are swollen! I have an ADORABLE class.  I do have some talkers, but overall this may be my favorite group.  We will see. ;-)  My only struggles right now are the number of students that I have.  Last year, I had 13 students. Yes, friends, 13.  Wednesday I started with 19 and Thursday I wound up with 20.  I know some of you fabulous teachers have more than that every year.  It was a shock to my little brain.  I love having a full class though.  Last year, I felt like I needed more kids. I really love them all ready.  I even had an adorable friend draw me a picture at home to bring me on the first day of school.  PRECIOUS!

These first three days have consisted of learning the classroom rules (Whole Brain Teaching) and getting to know each other.  Next week, we will begin learning.  I have some friends who have asked me everyday for homework.  They were disappointed to hear that they won't have homework until Monday.  I'm sure they won't be too excited when they actually get homework. 

Hope from Second Grade Shenanigans gave all of her Facebook fans her 2013 morning song. My students LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.  I wish that I had done this with all of my students years ago. So motivating.  My friends ask me if we can sing our song all day long.  They can't wait for me to play it in the mornings.  The fabulous Hope also sang the song herself to help you with the beat.  {She's amazing.  Isn't she?} All I have to do, is play it and we all sing along.  Click the picture below to check out her post.  

Other news...

I have a confession.  I've become addicted to online shopping.  It's SO MUCH EASIER than trying to find a babysitter or attempting to shop with Brayden.  My new obsession is The Mint Julep Boutique. I can't do a lot of shopping...the budget won't allow that, but I like that I can get a new outfit when I need one.  This was waiting for me on Wednesday.  Such a nice back to school gift. 

I'm planning to be lazy/productive today, mostly lazy.  I've got to send my fabulous teammates some reading plans.  Tomorrow, will be lesson planning day.  I need a day to rest and be lazy. I hope that everyone had a great week.

Lots of love,

I Made My First Bundle!

Hello, Friends!

Back to school is quickly approaching for me. Next week, I have some summer classes that I am taking.  These are all voluntary, but I need the credit hours. Plus, I'm excited about some of them. I can't wait to share some things that I learn with y'all. 

Then, I have one more week to go before I can start decorating my classroom.  We all know that time will fly by while I'm decorating and getting ready for Meet the Teacher.  It is a little over a month away.  I know it's going to sneak up on me.  It always does.  I'm slowly getting mentally prepared to go back.  I LOVE my job.  I LOVE being a teacher, but I LOVE to sleep in and be lazy.  I'm going to miss that and getting to spend every minute with Brayden.  He's growing up so fast!

I've been busy making back to school packets while Brayden naps.  Today, I decided to bundle them all together.  I've never made a bundle...it's kind of exciting. Included in the bundle are all of the back to school packets that I've made this summer.  If your purchase the bundle, you will save 50%.

Here's a look at what's included:

I am so excited to use all of these with my new set of kiddos.  Click the picture below to take a look at the bundle. 

Also, don't forget about my back to school freebie.  Click the picture to download the freebie.

I hope everyone has a GREAT day.  It's finally sunny here in South Carolina (at least at the moment).  It's been raining and raining and raining.  I need some sunshine!

Lots of love,

Back to School Custom Categories Plus a Freebie

Hello, Friends!

I've been up to a lot these last couple of weeks. I've been busy creating some back to school products that I cannot wait to use with my new group of kiddos. A new group of kiddos that I will meet in a month and a half. Holy cow...my summer is just about over!

First, I created some custom categories on Teachers Pay Teachers. All of my back to school packets are under this category. Easy, peasy for you to quickly find. 

Since I've made so many back to school packets, I thought I would make one free for all of my fabulous fiends.  This is a game centered around the first 100 Fry words. It will be a great assessment for my kiddos at the beginning of the year to see how many word they know. Click the picture to download this packet.

Other news...

I received lots of packages this week. My husband was shocked at the amount of school supplies I bought. I told him that I needed all of it. He can't say anything because he has spent a lot of money on golf related stuff. Only fair, right?!?! The sad thing is that I need more.  I think I have a slight addiction...

Lastly, I downloaded The Daily 5 yesterday on my iPad to read. I'm gonna make the switch from centers to The Daily 5. I'm only about a third of the way through with it, but it's fantastic. I've learned so much from the sisters. Any advice?

I hope everyone had a wonderful day. 

Lots of love,

Two Back to School Packets...Yes, I'm already planning my first week of school!

Hello, Friends!

I'm here again...thinking about school.  What's wrong with me!?!? I know that I'm not the only one.  My wishlist is getting awfully full from all sorts of FANTASTIC things I've been seeing floating around on Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers. 

Anyway...I was thinking about what types of activities that I wanted to do the first week of school.  I know I want some fun things, but I also want to assess what they learned in 1st grade at the same time.  Glad I have the summer to figure all that out! :-) If you have any suggestions, let me know.  I'd love some new ideas!!!

I created two packets that I can't wait for my new kiddos to use in August.  My students loved reading and writing around the room.  Another thing that they loved was unscrambling some sentences.  So, here's what I came up with! You can click on the pictures to take a look at them in my TpT store.  

I will give away both of these packets to the person who can answer this question first.
I spend a great deal of time watching the Disney Channel.  I don't mind.  I've always loved Walt Disney.  

What's my favorite Disney movie?  

Good luck! I hope you have a FANTASTIC day! :-)