Alarm clock, OFF! Don't have a clue as to what day it is...can go
Although I can say, waking up whenever I want and having the freedom is nice, that doesn't mean that school is not on the brain! That's one of the MANY misconceptions people have about teachers. While teachers may not be working IN the classroom, there is a lot taking place outside: some are going back to school for another degree, working at a second job, taking professional development, creating/developing curriculum, etc.
This teacher <RIGHT HERE>, while she enjoys summer, does think about the following year. I do use this time to figure out what will need to change, what I want to do differently, and to find things that will keep me and my students motivated. It is known that teachers spent quite a bit of their own money for their classroom. I believe this to be true and here's why: for as much time as we spend in the classroom, it should be a place that WE WANT to be in, that we would like others to feel comfortable in, and to have our students feel happy about being there. One way to achieve this, is to have items that are pleasant to look at, create functionality, or are engaging to use.
As we all know thanks to social media, there are many places out in our communities that take pride in advertising deals for back to school and thanks to TpT, teachers are able to acquire anything they need.
In just the past few weeks, I've gone to Target a
I was so happy to find this paper cutter at Target! It will come in so handy in the room. There have been countless times that I have needed to cut note cards, construction papers, etc. and can't run down to the copy room to use the staff one.
I have looked for these microfiber circles for so long. Dollar Tree has a few packs left and I took them ALL! My first graders will use these as erasers for their dry erase markers! I found more clear dry erase pockets for worksheets or to hang posters or words on my focus walls. The The stars came from Target and I have no idea what I'll use them for, but couldn't pass them up! The small containers are great for extra crayons or playing cards. I got a new smart board in my room during spring break and my old marker container doesn't work with the new board, so I found this pink one! It has several compartments for markers and 2 strong magnets on the back!!!
I found these two stools from Home Goods and can't wait to add them to one of the small tables in my classroom. Now if I can find a few more, I'll be set!
Come back for more hauls!
