tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88576917811737860702024-03-28T18:17:41.242-07:00Sweet Times in FirstSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-21908507362704502142017-07-30T22:03:00.000-07:002017-07-30T22:06:07.684-07:00Classroom Birthday Gift FREEBIEHey all!<br />
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Here comes another freebie! I'm sharing with you what I give my kiddos for their birthday!<br />
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I just print out these "balloons" and attach them to a birthday pencil that I got from the local teacher store. This gift is cheap and easy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Pencil-Toppers-Freebie-3298726">I grabbed these pencils from the local teacher store. A pack of 20 were 3.99 or so!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Pencil-Toppers-Freebie-3298726">or on white paper/cardstock!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Pencil-Toppers-Freebie-3298726">I add all of the kiddos names and their birthdates on the back at the beginning of the year! It saves me so much time to have them ready!</a><br />
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-22174428056603233582017-07-29T21:50:00.000-07:002017-07-29T21:50:24.519-07:00Class Picture Coming Soon FREEBIEHey there friends!<br />
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I hope your summer was awesome and that you are well rested! I go back soon (less than a week) but I'm so ready for my new little group. I currently have 23 kiddos on my roster and I'm hoping it stays that way!<br />
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I've been busy setting up my classroom and I finally was able to put up my class pictures from past years! I switched schools two years ago and I didn't put them up in my new classroom.<br />
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I love posting past class pictures because kiddos love seeing their picture posted and they love looking at pictures of past students. They also giggle when they see that I look a bit different, too.<br />
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Anyways, I created this little sign to post near the class pictures for my new class that is coming in. I can't wait for them and their parents to see that there is a "coming soon" sign for them! This will show parents how excited I am to be their child's teacher. I strongly believe in having a strong classroom community and what a better way to start!?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*MindWare sent me this game for a review. This review is based strictly on my opinion. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.*</span></div>
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Qwirkle is a fun, engaging game! You get a box full of wooden tiles, a bag, and the instructions for the game. You can play this game with 2-4 players-ages 6 and up! I think this game would be perfect starting with end of the year kinders. My first graders used it and they LOVED it! </div>
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Straight from the site...<span style="color: #575757; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Geneva, Tahoma, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.504px;">Mix, match, score and win! Qwirkle is a must-have for your next family game night. MindWare's best seller is a simple game of matching colors and shapes that requires tactical maneuvers, quick-thinking and a well-planned strategy. Players of this addictive game score points by building rows and columns of brightly-colored tiles that are either all the same color or all the same shape, without creating duplicates. Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes; create a line of all six in a row, and you score a "Qwirkle". The player with the most points when the tiles run out wins! Qwirkle combines the game play of Dominoes and Scrabble and is the perfect combination of skill and chance! This easy-to-learn, yet challenging game for children and adults will have all three generations on the edge of their seat and excited to play again!</span><span style="color: #575757; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Geneva, Tahoma, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.504px;"> </span></div>
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My first graders played this game during fun time Friday and had a blast! Only thing I need is another 3-4 sets so all of my students can play at the same time! It was perfect to review shapes, colors, counting, and teamwork! My daughter also played it with her friends and they also enjoyed it! I love when a game can be easily used with multiple age groups (my daughter is in 4th grade!).<br />
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I'm also in love with MindWare's quick shipping! The game came in perfect condition and my kiddos were so excited to play it! Now, they keep asking when they'll get to play Qwirkle next! </div>
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Organize your classroom library with book bin labels and labels for each individual book!</div>
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Post your classroom jobs with my EDITABLE classroom helpers labels! They are also available in a chevron theme and a nautical theme (in addition to the zebra print!)</div>
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Look at these awesome Mini Phonics Foldable Books! This is the growing bundle but all sets are also sold individually!</div>
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Help your student teacher stay organized with my Student Teacher Binder that is completely EDITABLE! I've included a ton of forms and variations of the forms to help you help your newest student teacher stay on top of it all year (or semester).</div>
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And saving the best for last... My first grade weekly homework growing bundle!! Save BIG by buying this pack on sale! It will include over 30 weeks of independent homework that is SUPER easy to print and pass out! </div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-31226464195085350852016-08-13T12:58:00.001-07:002016-08-13T12:59:03.752-07:00Oriental Trading Wishlist and Goodies!<br />
Hey there, friends!! I hope your August has gone well! I've been working hard in my classroom {classroom reveal coming soon} and I just finished my first week of school! WOW! I always forget how little first graders are at the beginning of the year! EXHAUSTING! HAHA<br />
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Well, today I will share some Oriental Trading goodies that I just received and the NEW wishlist feature that the site offers!!<br />
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I'll start with the goodies because let's be real, that's the funnest part!! I was a bit excited to get this amazing box! One thing that I was surprised with was the SUPER fast shipping! I got a pack of personalized pencils {pictures below} and my whole order was still delivered so fast! LOVE THAT!</div>
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The first thing I ordered was the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/school-treasure-chestandnbsp-assortment-a2-5_1647.fltr">School Treasure Box</a>. The thing that stood out for me was that it was already pre-filled!! It comes with all of the goodies inside! I added some things to mine because I emptied out my old treasure box into it :)</div>
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I love how bright and happy it is! It does require some assembly but I was able to "put it together" very easily! There is also a spot for your name at the top!<br />
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Here are some things that are included in the treasure box: notepads, erasers, pencils, stress balls (YEEESSSS!!), bouncy balls, whistles, pencil sharpeners, sticky hands, stickers and so much more!<br />
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I love this box sooo much! If I would've bought all of these things separately at a "party" store... it would've cost so much more than 20 bucks!</div>
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Now, let's talk about these <3 <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/playing-dice-a2-39_716.fltr?Ntt=foam%20dice">DICE</a> <3</div>
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/playing-dice-a2-39_716.fltr?Ntt=foam%20dice">foam dice</a> will be perfect for math this year. Students will be able to use them during small groups and during independent math games! They're a steal for only 4 bucks per dozen! I should've gotten a couple of more packs!! The small ones were from the treasure box but I took them out so we could use them during math ;) These are a teacher's favorite because they don't make as much noise as regular dice! Can I get an "oh yeah!"?</div>
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Another favorite are these <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/web/browse/processProductsCatalog?mode=Searching&sku=13654187">no name clothespins</a>! They come with a big, thick magnet on the back so they can be placed on your magnetic whiteboard or metal cabinet! I love how they're already painted and the magnet isn't flimsy! They are also SUPER affordable! You get 24 clothespins for less than 6 bucks! I don't think I will ever have to hang 24 NO NAME papers {hopefully} so I'm giving 6 to each of my teammates! WIN-WIN!</div>
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Here they are in action!! I already had to use them yesterday! HAHA They are so handy!</div>
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I also got some fun notepads! The <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/christmas-tree-foil-notepads-a2-13712785.fltr">Christmas tree ones</a> were on clearance (so cheap) so I thought they'd be cute as part of my students' gifts in December! The <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/digi-notepads-a2-13704762.fltr?Ntt=notepads">pixelated notepads</a> are going to be a hit in the treasure box because they look Minecraft inspired!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/and-second-sand-timers-a2-13633518.fltr?Ntt=sand%20timers">sand timers</a> are going to be perfect for a multitude of things in my classroom! I'm thinking we will use these during math games, small groups, and even independently during math and reading! </div>
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I love that they are clearly labeled too!</div>
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These <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/mini-eraser-assortment-a2-5_899.fltr?prodCatId=551452">mini erasers</a> are SO cute! There are 500 included in this pack but I clearly thought they would fit in a small bucket but that didn't happen! HAHA I could easily split them between two buckets! I'm set for the year. I'm going to use these as rewards for learning sight words! I may also use them as math manipulatives! </div>
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I saved the best for last! <3</div>
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<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/neon-pink-personalized-pencils-a2-47_371.fltr?prodCatId=551467">PERSONALIZED PENCILS</a>! These are for my daughter! I thought she would love to have personalized pencils for 4th grade. I was impressed with the fast shipping and the quality of the pencils! They were SO easy to sharpen!</div>
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Now off to the WishList part of the <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/">Oriental Trading</a> site!</div>
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Here is my <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/web/wishlist/3000784559/168044487-Sandra's_Wish_List">Oriental Trading Wishlist</a>:</div>
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I need to add more! I'd love to add the following pillows for an alternative seating option in my classroom library!</div>
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Hey all! My summer is half way done (insert crying emoji here) but I'm sooo excited about my new Erin Condren Teacher Planner that came in a couple of weeks ago. This post is going to tell you everything about it, my thoughts, and show you lots of pictures!<br />
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I was SO excited to order one of these babies. This is actually my second one. I had purchased a Teacher Planner a few years ago. I used it and it was okay...okay wasn't cutting it for me since they are pretty pricey! That is one thing that I noticed...EC raised their prices since the last time I ordered. The Teacher Planners were $50 but they are now $55. I decided to give them another try and really told myself that I would use it to its full potential...so here I am!<br />
$55 is a lot for a planner. I get it but I had just finished the school year and decided to splurge and give myself a little gift for ending the school year alive! HAHA I had a hard time picking my cover but once I saw stripes...I fell in LOVEEE. I love stripes... okay, not love but I'm obsessed! I'm almost always wearing stripes...especially black and white! My planner actually inspired my newly designed blog!<br />
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So I ordered my planner using a referral code from someone that commented on their Facebook page...she got a $10 credit and so did I...win/win! <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sandramatadamas1023">Click Here</a> for my <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sandramatadamas1023">referral code</a>, feel free to check them out! The $10 credit made me feel better about my purchase! HAHA<br />
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I mean, check out the gold tissue paper! I'm in loooove! EC also sends a sticker sample book, some referral cards, stickers, and other little things. Everything is printed on such high quality paper/materials. I love the "enjoy" sticker holding it all together!<br />
The package is truly beautiful! Once I took off the gold tissue, I noticed that my planner was wrapped in bubble wrap for extra protection.<br />
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Once I opened it up and saw my planner, I was in AWEEE! It was beautiful! I changed the colors of the planner stripes to black and white. I think the default was blue and white but you can customize them to whatever colors you would like! I really like the big pink heart in the middle because who doesn't love hearts!? I got it with my monogram...one thing I wish I could change is to get the monogram in capital letters. I could've requested this change but I honestly thought I would love the lowercase...fail. The lowercase look weird to me but eh, I'll live with it. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Obviously, I'm still happy with it! HA! Now, to check out the inside! The inside cover has a page that can be used with a dry erase or wet erase marker. It can be a to-list or even a list of upcoming important events. This part of the planner is new...my old one did not have this. </span></div>
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Then, there is a page with Holidays and dates to remember... I'm not the biggest fan of this page for 2 reasons... Number 1: It has people's birthdays on there that I've never heard before...when I look at them closely, I see that they are authors {I THINK}... not super relevant in my Teacher Planner...Number 2: The dates aren't exact. It has Hanukkah in 2 places (both November and December) I know that some Holidays, the actual date changes but I'd rather have the exact date or no date at all!</div>
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There are birthday pages! I do love this section so I can easily see any student or important people's birthdays! <3</div>
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There are a few graphing pages that you can use for whatever you'd like! It has some ideas at the top...</div>
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Now, look at these tabs!! They are awesome! Nice and sturdy and I love the colors and how they are clearly labeled! These tabs are a HUGE plus! here is a tab for dates, absent, graph, year plan, every month, lessons, and for your checklists. The planner is organized a bit different than my old one. This planner has all of the month spreads together and then the lessons separately. I don't know how I feel about that now but I will let you know once I start using it.</div>
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There is also a monthly spread for all of the months! Perfect for important dates/meetings/due dates! </div>
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Here are the planning pages. Now, the squares aren't the biggest but I do love the colors! I'm going to use my planner to map out what I want to teach and then input my complete lesson plans into Planbook.com {another blog post coming up!} So, I don't need that much space!</div>
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That's my Erin Condren Planner! If you'd like to check them out, I'd love for you to use my referral link: <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sandramatadamas1023">https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sandramatadamas1023</a> You will get 10 BUCKS OFF!! WINNNN!!! </div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-43567898206193179792016-07-02T15:58:00.000-07:002016-07-02T16:10:36.359-07:005 Steps for Organizing Your Classroom Library Do you need to organize your classroom library? It is such a daunting task...I've been putting it off for years! HA Well, this was one of my summer projects and I'm so glad it's done! I can't wait to show my new first graders this August their new classroom library!<br />
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It all started off when a colleague of mine sent me an email about a grant through our public library. <a href="http://www.plfriends.org/">Friends of the Phoenix Public Library</a> has a program called <a href="http://www.plfriends.org/bookstorm">Project Bookstorm</a> that gives grants for books to teachers, school librarians, and other educators. If you live in AZ, please check it out! The application for the grant was so easy and later that week I received an email confirming that I was awarded one thousand books for my classroom! Now, these books aren't all brand new...only about a handful were new but they were in great shape! I set up an appointment and went "shopping" in a warehouse with a TON of books. These books were either donated or the "discard" books from other libraries. These books have been LOVED but still have a lot of life left! I was at the warehouse for over 3.5 hours and only grabbed 572 books. I would've stayed longer but I had to go to a dentist appointment (blah).<br />
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So, getting almost 600 new-to-me books forced me to reorganize my classroom library! I had an idea of what I wanted to do (label each book with a matching label tub) but I just needed the motivation to get it all done!<br />
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Now, I'm going to be real with you...It took me a LONG time and lots of help from my two cousins, sister, and mom. The process of organizing your classroom library is tedious, dusty, and time consuming but once it's done, you won't have to do it for a while (until you get another 600 more books haha).<br />
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If your books are anything like mine, they are DUSTY! I used disinfecting wipes and wiped down all of the books. The wipes also rubbed off old labels from my last library organizing adventure...which was a BIG plus. While you're at it, clean the tubs too! I found so many dust bunnies!</div>
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Once your books are clean, start sorting them! This was the toughest thing to do...especially with all of the new books I had. I started off with some general topics since I was sorting my classroom library by themes. I started off with the topics that I knew I had the most books in: farm, animals, Colonial America, America, habitats, alphabet, etc. I also separated out the books by the same author or the same characters: Kevin Henkes, Mercer Mayer, Amelia Bedelia, Little Critter Stories, Dr. Seuss, Olivia, Arthur, SkippyJon Jones, etc. Once you start sorting, you'll see if you need to sort them into even more specific topics! When I sorted them into the different topics, I started off by using sticky notes so I could tell what pile was what. </div>
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When you have your books sorted, you can start labeling your book tubs. I have a mixture of book tubs from Really Good Stuff and the Dollar Tree. The tubs from Really Good Stuff are nice and sturdy and also very expensive! I got them 4-5 years ago and they are still holding up pretty well. I grabbed the Dollar Tree tubs this year after realizing that I needed about 20 more tubs (remember the almost 600 books?) They are WAY thinner and not as sturdy but for a dollar, I thought, "why not?" I'm going to try them and see how long they last!</div>
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I made labels that fit in the Really Good Stuff tubs. I added pictures that matched the topic to help my early readers identify the books in the tubs.</div>
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I used this AMAZING paper cutter from Target. I can't believe that I've been teaching for 6 years and I've cut out everything by hand! This thing makes it soooo easy!</div>
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This is the funnest part, labeling your books! This made my teacher heart oh so happy! I labeled each of the books with 2 labels. One label has my name and I put it on the inside cover of the book. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Jmg4i0cmtiYhsA041Arh2QexDFcVumHMvLJX0iHf_bULrAohg7t0Q_mOOAQsrOzGo9i6YdW39utDDr_P67slUNmegz0fZUJBN2F4oAP0EHslcVGna3TrX8AO9HbFLw_TvuOOhuE1Qk0/s1600/Slide06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Jmg4i0cmtiYhsA041Arh2QexDFcVumHMvLJX0iHf_bULrAohg7t0Q_mOOAQsrOzGo9i6YdW39utDDr_P67slUNmegz0fZUJBN2F4oAP0EHslcVGna3TrX8AO9HbFLw_TvuOOhuE1Qk0/s320/Slide06.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div>
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Then, I labeled each single book with a label that matches their book tub! These are the labels:</div>
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Here you can see my lovely cousins cutting out the labels and organizing them! {Don't tell them I took this haha}</div>
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Having the matching labels is going to make the classroom library SO organized! All of the students are going to know where each book knows just by looking at the cover and matching it to the tub. </div>
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Now, how you store your books might be different...it all depends on what you have available in your classroom. I have 3 bookshelf cubby things that I put my tubs in. It keeps all tubs available and in an easy to reach spot for them to grab books. Here is a little picture:</div>
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If you have metal bookshelves or even plastic crates, you can use those to store your books! My first couple of years, I didn't even have bookshelves! I just put the tubs along the wall near the classroom rug! </div>
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If you'd like to check out the labels that I used for my classroom library...click the picture below! I included an EDITABLE version, the book tub labels, and the matching labels for your books...Everything that you need for organizing your classroom library. </div>
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How do you organize your classroom library!? Share below in the comments!</div>
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This week, I have chosen my newly UPDATED Classroom Helpers packs! There are over 32 classroom jobs and did I mention that both of these are EDITABLE!!!?? They are a steal at only 3 bucks!<br />
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There are a TON of other teachers that are participating in this so go to <a href="http://teacherspayteachers.com/">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> and in the search bar, type #2forTuesday to check out all of the amazing deals! I seriously can't wait to go shopping!<br />
You can also click on the links below to check out the other #2forTuesday items and you can search the hashtag on Instagram! Let me know what you get! Have a sweet Tuesday!<br />
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Can you say "swoon"? I'm completely and utterly amazed at Becca from <a href="http://jumpingjaxdesigns.com/">Jumping Jax Designs</a>! She outdid herself with this blog! She seriously brought to life exactly what I wanted with my lame/vague descriptions. If you are thinking about blogging or redesigning, I highly recommend her! I mean look at my header...oh and at that cute little heart on your browser tab! I'm in LOOOVE! We are still working on my social media images so my look isn't updated on those sites but they will be soon!<br />
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Not only have I redesigned my blog but I am now on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweettimesinfirst/">Instragram</a>! Click on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweettimesinfirst/">Instragram</a> banner on my header to head on over and follow! While you're there, head on over to follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetTimesInFirst/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sweet-Times-In-First-Sandra-Matadamas">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>, and on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/smatadamas/">Pinterest</a>! Here are some reasons why you should follow...</div>
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<li>Why follow my blog? {Click on "Join This Blog" on the right hand column} You will get to see what goes on inside of this first grade teacher's head! I love sharing my thoughts and ideas about teaching, first grade, the classroom, and Arizona.</li>
<li>Why follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetTimesInFirst/">Facebook</a>? Not only do I share the funniest memes about teaching, I also share fellow bloggers/TpT authors posts/products! I also will frequently ask for editing help on my Facebook page and will do giveaways for all future products! </li>
<li>Why follow me on <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sweet-Times-In-First-Sandra-Matadamas">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>? You will get notifications every time that I post a new product... You might think, eh, so what?! Well, I always discount my products for the first 48 hours. All new items are posted for HALF off! Plus, you'll get a notification for FREEBIES!! </li>
<li>Why follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweettimesinfirst/">Instagram</a>? Instagram is easily the easiest way to post for me. You will see me share teaching ideas, thoughts, products, short videos showing products, funny memes, sneak peaks, my daily life. This is also where I will post more personal things, like my family, shopping, funny stories, etc. </li>
<li>Why follow me on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/smatadamas/">Pinterest</a>? This is where I share teaching ideas that I've found or currently use in my classroom. I also share yummy recipes! </li>
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Now, let me tell you about some future blog posts that I have planned...</div>
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<li>Welcome back giveaway...Oh Yeah!!</li>
<li>All about my Erin Condren teacher planner...Ooooh!!</li>
<li>Organizing your Classroom Library....Ahhhh!</li>
<li>Daily 5/CAFE....Woooooww!!</li>
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Ah! I'm just SOOOO excited! I hope you are having a sweet day! Talk to you in a bit!</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-87551801348263712422014-01-05T14:19:00.001-07:002014-01-05T14:19:21.634-07:00Happy New Year!Wow wow wow! I just saw that my last post was written in JULY!!!??? What happened? Oh yeah I was 7 months pregnant at the time and let me tell ya... sooooo much has changed!! <<br />
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big bump and big sister!</div>
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In September, we welcomed a baby BOY! We didn't find out the gender of the baby and let me tell you... it was the MOST amazing surprise!</div>
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big sister with her baby brother... only a couple of hours old!</div>
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Baby Matadamas!</div>
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October 2013</div>
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December 2013</div>
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He is almost due for his 4 month picture... it has gone by TOO fast!</div>
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And for the school update... I went back to school in August, spent a full 5 weeks with my students, took 12 weeks for maternity leave, returned for 3 weeks, and have been on winter break for the past 2 weeks!</div>
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My poor kidlets! It feels like I barely got to know them but I am happy to go back tomorrow... We are so ready for the second semester!</div>
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I am excited to go through this amazing journey with my daughter and our new little one! I'm also excited to return to the classroom to my students!</div>
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Stay tuned for classroom pictures and an overview of what is to come to our first grade classroom!</div>
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I also just uploaded this little thing to TpT... click on the picture to download for FREE for the next 24 hours! It's a little late but you can save it for 12 months!</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-15898021930279587602013-07-11T07:00:00.000-07:002013-07-11T07:00:07.895-07:00Grammar Wall UPDATE!This has been a long time coming! :)<br />
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I've finally had a chance to update my Grammar Wall Pack!<br />
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Take a peek!</div>
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The revisions include adding a PRONOUN poster, header, and cards and adding a small size card (in case you are cramped for space).</div>
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I also added subcategories for each part of speech... for example, for nouns we have collective, proper, common, etc. </div>
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If you've already purchased this pack... go to "My Purchases" on TpT, scroll down to this pack, and hit "download revised edition"... you get ALL of the updates for no charge!! :)</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-15677003341256547622013-07-10T22:33:00.001-07:002013-07-10T22:33:39.727-07:00Nautical Theme Classroom Helpers Kit!I feel like my vacation is quickly coming to an end!!<br />
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I finally managed to get this little (request) project uploaded and it came out soooo cute! If my classroom wasn't full of NEON tubs, I'd be all over the red, white, and blue!!<br />
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This Classroom Helpers Kit is in the oh so popular Nautical Theme!<br />
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Take a peek!<br />
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This pack is FULL of stuff!! :)</div>
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We have 2 different size cards! One is perfect for a library pocket and the other is slightly bigger. </div>
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There are 3 different sets of cards... The first set has the student helpers clip art, the second has the student helpers clip art with small nautical items, and the third set has big nautical items. </div>
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It's perfect if you can't decide since it's all included! :)</div>
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There are student cards with and without numbers. (I number my students and it is SO much easier!).</div>
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I have also included a few headers and a checklist!</div>
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JAM-PACKED!! :)</div>
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You can check it out {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nautical-Edition-Classroom-Helpers-Kit-for-a-Class-Jobs-Board-758199">HERE</a>} on TpT! </div>
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If you are more into neon chevron (like me) check this one out!</div>
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Click on the pic above to check it out! :)</div>
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Or maybe you like ZEBRA!</div>
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Or maybe you teach a dual language class and love ZEBRA!</div>
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Yay!! Those are all of the classroom helper kits that I have! :)</div>
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Get them up before the beginning of the school year! 3 more weeks for me and counting!</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-9264878728035457592013-06-15T10:34:00.000-07:002013-06-15T10:34:25.761-07:00Beginning Sound Practice Pack!Good morning sweet friends!<br />
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My newest pack is up on TpT!<br />
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I worked on this ALL day yesterday non-stop! I hope you like it!</div>
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I am going to use this at the beginning of the year as a quick review/practice with my new first graders! :) </div>
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Here is the TpT description: <span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Do your students need practice with beginning sounds?</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"> </span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">This pack is perfect for Kindergarten introduction or First Grade review at the beginning of the year. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">This pack comes with:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">2 puzzles that can be used as a center, small group activity, or whole group practice. Students have to match a picture to the letter of the beginning sound.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">2 centers that can be used as a center, small group activity, or whole group practice. Students have to circle the corresponding beginning sound letter and they will have to match a letter card to a picture. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">3 different printables that practice beginning sounds.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">1 Mini Book where students have to look at the picture and write the letter of the beginning sound. They will then be able to staple it together to make a mini book. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Contents:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Pgs. 1-2: Cover and Contents </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">pgs. 3-21: Beginning Sound Puzzles </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">pgs. 22-41: Beginning Sound Centers </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Pgs. 42-45: Beginning Sound Printables </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Pgs. 46-50: Beginning sounds mini book</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Pg. 51: Credits</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Download the PREVIEW for a peek!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to email me at sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com.</span></span><div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-42081709090089032082013-06-15T01:10:00.001-07:002013-06-15T01:10:27.215-07:00I'm Baaaaack!It's been TOO long!<br />
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I'm glad to have enough energy to sit in front of the computer and create and blog!<br />
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Oh, how I've missed you!<br />
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I don't even remember where I left off... let me give you a little overview of the past 6 months of my life!<br />
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<li>In January, we found out that we are expecting!! Baby M will be here in September! Yay!</li>
<li>That is the reason I fell off the earth! I was SO exhausted and couldn't keep up with everything on my plate! I focused on my health, family, and students!</li>
<li>In March, I was told that my next year's class assignment was going to be...THIRD GRADE! I was not ready for those news! YIKES! </li>
<li>In May, I was able to interview for a first grade position at my school. I really wanted to stay in the same grade level because of my team!</li>
<li>In June, I found out I got the position! I am officially still staying in first grade! YAY!</li>
<li>I unfortunately still have to move rooms but I'm super happy to stay in first!</li>
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First day of swim class!</div>
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After her swim class! She was exhausted!</div>
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Just some of todays cravings! LOL! Cherry Lemonade from Hot Dog on a Stick and a Pecanbon from Cinnabon! YUM!</div>
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Life has been busy these past 3 weeks of summer! I got a job teaching summer school! Super fun and easy! The hubby and I have been taking our daughter to swim lessons (she is doing so WELL) and tomorrow she starts her first ballet class! Last night, I finally opened up my computer and started creating... once I started I couldn't stop!! </div>
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I finished my first TpT product in 6 months! I'm so excited! I still have to upload and do some minor editing but it should be up tomorrow some time. </div>
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It's past one a.m. here but I was on such a roll that I wanted to stop by and say hi! I promise it won't be 6 months from when you hear from me again! Have a fabulous night!!!</div>
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I was lucky enough to try them out in exchange for an HONEST review. I had $25.00 to spend with FREE shipping!<br />
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I picked an alphabet set of sponges, some heart shaped doilies, some first grade name tags, and some glitter pom poms.<br />
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The alphabet sponges are super cute and big! Each letter is 2 inches high and will be perfect for stamping our sight words during word work!<br /><br />
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The name tags are PERFECT for first graders!<br />
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The heart shaped doilies will be perfect for our Mother's Day project that we will be working on soon (details to come).<br />
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The glitter pom poms will also be used for our Mother's Day gift!<br />
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All of this stuff was shipped to my door within DAYS of my online order! It was FedEx'd straight to my door so fast that I didn't even think it would be my MPM stuff. The goods were well packaged in a box but one stinky thing is that the name tags got bent in the box... I have them under some heavy books so they straightened out pretty well.<br />
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I will definitely order from MPM again when I need something in a hurry and you can't beat the prices! The prices are definitely lower than my local teacher store!<br />
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Do you want to try MPM out? Click <a href="http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/redeem/S1301JA8U8WUY">{HERE}</a> to order and get 10% off your order!!! (The first 10 readers orders will qualify for 10% off)<br />
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Enjoy!Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-52361217997783629102013-03-29T21:01:00.001-07:002013-03-29T21:01:05.560-07:00Spring Cleaning SALE!Hey there! I've been MIA and I have some exciting news to share...next week! But in the mean time I wanted to let you know that I will be joining the Spring Cleaning Sale!
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I am sooo excited to show you this quarter's product!</div>
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I am linking up with Jessica from Mrs. Stanford's Class for the MAGICAL PRODUCT SWAP!</div>
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My partner is the SWEET Kristen from A Day in First Grade!</div>
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She is soooo sweet and I'm going to review 2 of her awesome products that I am LOVING and you will too!<br />
You can check out her TpT store <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kristen-Smith-48">{HERE}</a><br />
These are the two items that I am reviewing!<br />
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The first one is the Phonics Flags. You 46 different sound flags/cards in different formats! They are WONDERFUL! They all have a key picture and she has included CHANTS for them all! What better way to have your first graders remember these important sounds?? <3</div>
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The second product are her Phonics Mastery sheets!! Over 170 pages!!</div>
Here we go! I have my little model, Alyssa (my child)!<br />
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LAMINATING the flags away!!!</div>
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Aly wanted to take a picture of her mamma laminating! Don't judge! We had just gotten out of bed :)</div>
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She had to circle the blend, highlight the blend, find words with that specific blend in the puzzle, and write the words on the lines!</div>
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There is another br blend sheet but I thought it was a little too hard for my kinder girl but I think it would be perfect for my first grade babies!</div>
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Alyssa with the br flag! She was obviously tired of pictures!!!</div>
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You will also find my product on sale (20% off) for the weekend!!! She is reviewing my Word Families PACK! Click {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Family-Word-Wall-Cards-Mini-Books-and-Think-Sheets-Activities-Volume-1">HERE</a>} to get it for 20% off!!!</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-72241424723251214322013-01-12T09:59:00.004-07:002013-01-12T09:59:55.655-07:00SweetBorders: Thin Page Border SET TWO!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm up and getting ready to go into school! I went into organizing mode this week and yesterday I left a HUGE mess in my room. I hope to clean up a bit and organize a little bit more. Then, I will be back blogging tonight for the PRODUCT SWAP!! I'm so excited to show you what I got!</div>
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<strike>Last night </strike>very early this morning, I posted my newest SweetBorders set!</div>
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This is the second set of my THIN PAGE BORDERS that are PERFECT for your printables!</div>
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Check them out by clicking any image above or you can see them {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sweet-Borders-Thin-Page-Borders-SET-TWO-Graphics-For-Commercial-Use">HERE</a>}</div>
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You can check out my first set {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sweet-Borders-Thin-Paper-Borders-Graphics-For-Commercial-Use">HERE</a>}</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-2613648651408890222013-01-10T22:01:00.000-07:002013-01-12T00:15:35.440-07:00FIVE for Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am linking up with Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching! Five for Friday! Five random things from this week!</div>
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1. Someone shared this on FB but it is currently my computer background! LOVE it!</div>
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2. Does anyones bookshelfs look like this??? I could NOT get it even for the life of me!</div>
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I then gave up and just put smaller tubs on that shelf! LOL</div>
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3. This is what my life looks like on a Sunday... trying to get all planned!</div>
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Got to have my standards handy! :) <3 my flair pens and Erin Condren Planner!</div>
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4. On Monday, my rug was taken out of my room and I was left with a big blank spot... can you say GROSS???</div>
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We should be getting our NEW one soon! YAY!</div>
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5. I had the BEST time with my kiddos this week! My favorite part was writing RIDDLES (blog post coming up about it). Here is a quick pic:</div>
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Most kiddos finished but we will finish up on Monday and have a blog post up after!</div>
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They were so good at thinking of clues and drawing their pictures! </div>
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I also took a few pictures of the stuff that is on our walls from before break. Take a peek...</div>
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Adjective Gingerbread People from Ms. Kelley over at Teacher Idea Factory.</div>
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This little guy is my fave:</div>
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Yeap... those are big bucks! Love his chain, pants, vest! HAHA</div>
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Fact Family Gingerbread Houses from Ms. Kelley again! (I LOVE her stuff, obviously)</div>
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I'm loving now that smoke coming out of the chimney!</div>
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This kiddo labeled her numbers A, B, C! <3 YAY!</div>
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If you LOVED these activities, stop on over to Kelley's BLOG! You will fall in LOVE!</div>
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Have a super Saturday (it's now 12:15 am!) Come back later today (7 pm) for the Amazing Product Swap!</div>
Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-12304022128082290372013-01-10T21:54:00.001-07:002013-01-10T21:54:28.955-07:00Sweet New BloggerHi all... boy am I tired!!! It feels like it should be a FRIDAY!!<br />
So I won't have to think about school work (yet... hehe) I would like to introduce you all to this super cute new blogger!<br />
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Elizabeth blogs over at Kickin' it in Kindergarten! She has been teaching for 4 years (just one more year than me!) and is just super sweet!</center>
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Stop on by and show her some love!</center>
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She is also giving away a packet perfect to use in a couple of weeks...</center>
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It has some pretty sweet printables that you will be super helpful on MLK day! </div>
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You can check it out {<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Have-A-Dream-Martin-Luther-King-Activity-Pack">HERE</a>} This mini pack is only a buck fifty!!! STEAL!</div>
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Have a super <strike>day </strike>night! I hope to post a freebie up tomorrow WINK WINK!</div>
Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-56860574423790554092013-01-09T20:44:00.000-07:002013-01-09T20:44:13.853-07:00SweetFonts UPDATED!I have one new font for you today! This is perfect for the month of February!! SweetLove!<br />
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It's SweetSevenSkinny with HEARTS! </div>
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Check them all out!</div>
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You can get ALL of these fonts for $5.00</div>
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If you have already purchased you can download the newest fonts under your PURCHASES in TpT.</div>
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Remember, when you purchase, you will be able to download all of the NEW fonts for FREE! I am up to 15 fonts!! :)</div>
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Have a super Wednesday!</div>
Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-29222253147069404452013-01-09T11:30:00.000-07:002013-01-09T11:30:00.445-07:00SweetBorders: Doodle HeadersJust a QUICK update! I uploaded a new set of SweetBorders last night!<div>
I really really wanted to post these and since I had just finished report cards (YAAAAYYYYY!) I decided to work on them last night.</div>
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These are the perfect size as headers or frames! </div>
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You get 26 images! 13 different headers (white filled) and 13 transparent!</div>
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They are on SALE until midnight tonight!!! :) Click on any images to go to TpT!</div>
Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-1271695459067961682013-01-08T22:51:00.002-07:002013-01-08T22:51:40.095-07:00Team Teaching Tuesday!I was super excited when my sweet friend, Stephanie from Falling into First, introduced her weekly linky party today! I knew that I had to link up.<br />
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Every classroom has rules. My first year of teaching, we made them up as a class... the usual "Golden Rule".</div>
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My second year of teaching, I was SUPER into Whole Brain Teaching:</div>
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1. Follow Directions Quickly</div>
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2. Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak</div>
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3. Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat</div>
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4. Make Smart Choices</div>
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5. Keep Your Dear Teacher Happy</div>
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Well, those five rules were GREAT! My favorite is number 5 :)<br />
This year, I have a FABULOUS class... it's scary sometimes how good and smart they are. I introduced the five WBT rules in the beginning of the year and I occasionally use them (not as much as I did last year!).<br />
I still have them up on my wall though!<br />
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If you haven't checked out WBT do it RIGHT NOW! It's amazing! </div>
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Like I said, I haven't used it that much this year but they have strategies that I use daily (Teach-OK!)</div>
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What are your class rules???? LINK UP with Stephanie! CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW!</div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-14194738298515407192013-01-07T21:25:00.002-07:002013-01-07T21:25:07.417-07:00The Best Pencil Sharpener! Pencil Tip!I know you've heard but I just need to show you all for myself!<br />
This is the best classroom sharpener.... EVER!<br />
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Here is a picture of the one I received:</div>
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Grabbed it as soon as I came from school!!! :)</div>
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Cute little box!</div>
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I couldn't wait to open it!!</div>
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SOO Pretty!! LOVE the blue color!</div>
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ALL of the pencils looked like that! Super sharp and super easy to use!</div>
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There is even a video that you can watch on their website: <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/">Classroom Friendly Supplies</a>! The only thing is that I would LOVE it in the color PINK to match my classroom... Troy???? hehehe</div>
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This is also how I keep my pencils!</div>
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One of my biggest pet peeves is kiddos standing by the pencils and going through every single one so they can pick the sharpest point! GAHHHH!! Drives me crazy!!!</div>
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I found the solution!!! :)</div>
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I have a red bucket that says sharpen please for pencils that need to be sharpened. For the "ready to write" pencils, I use a green pencil box! All of the pencils are horizontal and the kiddos can see most of them when they open it! VOILA! Open the box, pick a pencil (point can be easily seen), and get back to work!!! </div>
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Plus, the box is very hard to tip over so no big messes!</div>
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Hope you can use my tip!</div>
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I went back to school today after two weeks of break! I was happy to be back with my students! They were also ready to get right to work! We are learning about the digraph sh, asking questions to comprehend stories, writing riddles, and adding double digit numbers! BUSY BUSY! </div>
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I was busy last night (after planning, of course) making a new set of borders. These are specifically for printables. They are thin and easy to resize. Check them out! Click on any image to head to my TpT store! These are on sale (half off) for the rest of TONIGHT! Only 2 bucks!</div>
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Wooh... long post is over! Have a fabulous Monday and a great Tuesday!</div>
Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01218413969543273655noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857691781173786070.post-91426716915541769732013-01-05T15:15:00.001-07:002013-01-05T15:15:21.250-07:00Let's Celebrate!!Yippee! My sweet friend Stephanie from <a href="http://fallingintofirst.blogspot.com/">Falling into First</a> let me know that I reached 500 followers last night!! :)<br />
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I was sooo excited that I even took a screenshot and posted it on my FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetTimesInFirst">{HERE}</a><br />
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I am also doing a super quick giveaway that will be ending tomorrow afternoon! It is super quick to enter! Just make sure that you are following my blog, you like my fb page, and then comment on my giveaway post on FACEBOOK! Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetTimesInFirst">{HERE}</a> to enter!<br />
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The winner gets to pick any item from my TpT store! There will be THREE winners! So head on over to enter!<br />
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I've also started making digital papers and expanded my font collection!<br />
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Check them out! Click on any image to take you to the TpT product!<br />
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Here is an updated list of my FONTS!! :)</div>
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*SweetFilled... oops I typed an extra l </div>
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I've been working on more!!! </div>
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You can grab them on TpT for only $5.00! Once you buy them you can go to your Purchases and download the revised version (with NEW fonts) for FREE! </div>
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If you have already purchased, go get your new ones!</div>
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Alrighty!!! I'm off for the day!! :) </div>
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Don't forget to enter my giveaway on my FB page!</div>
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Have a super Saturday! I'm off to enjoy the rest of my weekend!</div>
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