LET’S CELEBRATE

I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but I have reached so many milestones this summer!!

I now have over one hundred-fifty Facebook fans, over one hundred followers on Bloglovin, more than fifty Blogger followers, and I am on my way to one hundred follwers on TpT.  [SMALL VICTORIES!!]

I started blogging in March, because I love being surrounded by inspiring, passionate teachers. This journey has been so fulfilling and a huge source of encouragement, motivation, and positivity; in one word, I am feeling BLESSED.  Thank you!!

...so LET's CELEBRATE.  Not only is [my entire TpT store] on sale for the Back to School Blast Off Sale...

I also have this fabulous [FREEBIE] for you!! 

Partner Lists are amazing!!  They make it so much easier to assign partners throughout the school year AND, getting your Partner Lists set up is a great way to get students up, moving, interacting, and having fun during those first days of school.  Check back soon for more information about the many ways I use my Partner Lists in my classroom.

oh, and my celebration wouldn’t be complete without a blog makeover.  Megan @ [A Bird in Hand Designs] in AMAZING!! 

MONDAY MADE IT

After beginning summer vacation with a few weeks of school-free bliss, I am extremely excited to be linking up with 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It. 


Here we go…

Although I haven’t upcycled a filing cabinet yet this summer, many of my past summers have included filing cabinet makeovers.  It is cheap, easy, and looks b-e-a-utiful when finished.  I just recently posted instructions over my Spring Break.  …check them out [here]. 




I am pretty new to the whole TpT thing, and I recently discovered how to make a power point editable. (baby steps…)  As a result, I present to you, an [EDITABLE Massive ToDo List].  If you are going to have a list of things to do, and let’s face it, we always have a list of things to do, it might as well look exciting. 




…my final Monday Made It probably shouldn’t count, but I am “making” myself relax a bit this summer.  My favorite way to spend my days is soaking up the sun, at the lake, with a good book. 

Happy Summer!!

SURVIVING THE CHAOS

It is official!!  I have exactly four and a half days left in my school year!!  We all know that describing the end of a school year as "hectic" is sometimes putting it lightly.

Here is my tip for...

Take time for YOU!

Let's be real, this is next to impossible during the last weeks of school. In fact, when I left school last Friday, it felt COMPLETELY impossible.  My [Massive To Do List] was overflowing, and my only goal for my three days of freedom was to check as many things as possible off that list.  ...instead I did nothing.  I couldn't resist.  The weather was beautiful, the sun was shining, and I am a sucker for a hammock and a good book.

It was so worth it.  Yes, Monday night was a little frantic, but after taking time to rest, relax, and enjoy the weekend, I didn't mind sitting down and being productive.  ...it also made me much more willing to put up with the lack of listening skills that always plagues my 6th graders this late in the year. : ] Take time for YOU; you won't regret it!! 

[Thanks for joining our Surviving the Chaos Blog Hop!!  The prize bundle is no longer available, but I hope you continue to read our tried, tested, and true survival tips.]

I would love to hear your suggestions for surviving the end of the school year!  You can leave your tip in the comments below.

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MY MASSIVE TO DO LIST

While some people enjoyed warm weather getaways over Spring Break, I stayed at home with high hopes for accomplishing the MANY things I just kept putting off.  When I sat down to actually be productive, I decided that if I'm going to have a Spring Break To Do List, it better at least look exciting!! ...so I created this.


I am so excited to have gained so many new followers recently that I decided I just have to give you all something to THANK YOU!!  This fantastic Massive To Do List is my first Teachers Pay Teachers product and all you have to do is click [here] to download it for FREE.  The bundle includes three different pages including a blank template for you to add your own headings.

Enjoy!! 

…and yes, I actually checked many things off my list over Spring Break!