TBA & TeacherNotebook's Back to School Expo

I was so excited to win a free ticket to the Back to School Expo that was sponsored by Teacher Blog Addict and TeacherNotebook from Melanie at School Girl Style!  BUT, the flu hit our family HARD towards the end of last week and I wasn't able to get on the computer to get my Free Goodie Bag :(  If anyone would be willing to share their goodie bag with me, I would be so happy and thankful!!!

This weekend, as long as we all stay healthy, I plan to watch the Back to School Expo while sipping a french vanilla pepsi from Dairy King and relaxing in my sweats!!

Happy Friday

Classroom Jobs

I have tried several different ways to use jobs in the classroom with displays, but always end up going back to this way that works for me. . . . .I back my job badges with a di-cut construction paper circle and laminate them.  Then I put a small velcro dot on the back.  On each child's desk, next to their nametag, is the other side of the velcro dot - -This is where the job badge goes.  The kids have a constant reminder of their job since the job badge is on their desk at all times.  

The students also switch the jobs for me each Monday morning.  This is how it goes: in alphabetical order, the first person puts their "old" job on the next person's dot.  That person put their "old" job on the next person and so-on and so-on.  Of course, the last person gives their "old" job to the first person.  I usually help them the first couple of times, but it amazes me how quickly they remember the order and can do it themselves while I am taking attendance or writing notes in planners.

Here is a copy of last year's job badges - click on the picture for a copy!  Enjoy!!

Let me know how you do jobs in your classroom by leaving a comment below.  

Updated Desk Tags

Grab a copy of the updated desk tags that I used this year in the classroom.  Click on the pictures to download.

Newsletter

I would like to update my newsletter template, but I am just coming up with  . . . . . . . NOTHING!!  Do you ever get that way?!?!  I would love to see some newsletter templates.  Anyone out there willing to share??

Class Rules - printable

Sorry I have not been updating this blog and posting new items, but I have been super busy trying to get my classroom ready.  Today, I redid my Class Rules.  I've been using the Whole Brain Teaching class rules for 2 years and I LOVE THEM!!  I hope you like these.  We practice our rules each morning and whenever we need to be reminded of them.  We have actions that go with each rule.  Once school gets going I will post a video of our rules.

Volunteer Form

I have looked on both my school computer and my home computer and can't seem to find my volunteer form that I have used in the past.  I seen Michelle's volunteer form at Fabulous in First and decided to tweak it a little to my classroom needs.

This morning, I decided to add a few more items to the volunteer form, so here is the newest:

Pirate themed nameplates/desktags

I had a request for pirate themed nameplates - so . . .here you go!!  They are separte files, so you will need to click on each one.  Mrs. Shepard - if you want something changed, please let me know and I will do my best!!  ARRGH Matey!!

Owl Nameplates - Freebie

I had a couple different requests for my owl nametags.  Here is the working link to download.  Please enjoy!!  If you would like something changed on them, let me know and I will see what I can do.  If you would like something other than owls, I would be happy to try to make one for you!!

Schedule Cards for Pocket Chart with Downloads

Well, Thank you to Alicia at First Grade Factory for helping with this.  I was able to get the documents (6) uploaded correctly to Google Docs for all of you!!  This is my first, so please let me know if it's not working.  Enjoy!!