Follow me in Pinterest!

So, I am looking around for more inspiration to get this school year rolling ans came across Pinterest. Have you heard of it???

Click here to follow me on Pinterest. Teachfactory.com told me about it and everything you can create here is fabolous!

I was told Michelle’s Math in the Middle was hosting a Pinterest Linky Party, well, I knew I had to join. I can’t wait to follow all of the great teachers sharing their Pin boards!

The good news? You can join, too! Follow Me Pinterest Badge displayed on your teacher blog! Then, write a post on your teaching blog about the Linky Party and link the post HERE.

Getting my classroom ready and ORGANIZED!

This is most biggest challenge every school year and this year is no different. Official our first day back to work (teachers that is) is this Thursday but I have been actively working in my classroom to make life more effective throughout the school year since Monday.

So far I have organized book shelves, cleaned and organized old supplies and cabinets and created a visual layout of my classroom for my bulletin boards and workstations.

I have a rather large classroom so layout is important as well as utilizing wall space. This week, I will add photos of the result with photos of how I am laying out my room.

RESOURCES: I have been looking for resources to help me set up my classroom library to is mostly non-fiction (since I teach only Science and Texas History).

If you click here you will see a great source for labels for just about EVERYTHING in your classroom and you can even create your own labels. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page to create the labels yourself.


Another site that I found was from a kindergarten teacher but I visuals are great for all levels. Click here to visit Ms. Kelly's website.

My school supply list

Well, the sales are here and I am shopping. Are you? It's school supply time. I know money is tight but I think it's a good idea to create a school supply list for my students and their parents that will show them EXACTLY what I will need in my classroom.

I know everyone may not be able to get everything but the hope is: everyone will try. Right???

Check out my list and leave a comment on how it looks and am I wrong for creating a little bitty list?

I dunno, you tell me.

Integrating Art in Content Areas

I've been thinking. I really want to get started in a graduate program. I teach...I love art...Why not combine the two! I am looking into A Master's Program that would allow me to do the two things that make me, ME...Stay tuned to the next developments...

Trying to get my head back in the game...

So, it's been a minute since I decided to start this blog(actually some weeks)and I am finding that I am having difficulty preparing my mind for what my body is going to have to do. I have been attending staff developments and talking with my co-workers and trying to relax BUTTTTT it's actually time to GET MY HEAD BACK IN THE GAME!

Every year teachers spends weeks before school actually starts preparing themselves, their curriculum, ideas and in general, their minds to what going to happen when the summer is over: WORK.

I found a place that gave me a little pep on one of my favorites places online: Scholastic.

I first would like to thank Angela for her tour of her classroom. She is motivating me and she doesn't even know it!

Check out her video here.

More Free Stuff!

I wanted to add that I will be attending Staples Teacher Appreciation sale....



Staples Teacher Appreciation Day!

Help spread the word. Make sure your fellow teachers know about this event.

*FREE gift bag available for first 100 teachers. While supplies last.
Select your location to find the date of an event in your area.

Don’t miss these great perks at your local event.

FREE thank you gift bag*
Great coupon savings
Get a sneak peek at must-have new items for your classroom
GO to www.Staples.com to select your State then City to see what date your local Staples will be giving away their bags!



...and Office Depot's sale as well!



Office Depot has a Teacher Appreciation Day and Week.

They are offering a week with 20% off with your Star Teacher card and on the Saturday of the event they are having a breakfast.

You will get a tote, sample office products, and a coupon book with coupons to use throughout the year. If you are not a Star Teacher, there is a link to become one.

Will you?

This is it!

No, not Michael Jackson's song or movie or...well you get the point! But it's my very first post on this blog!

Today I woke up thinking about school and how I can keep track of my own memories, experiences and challenges of the 2011-2012 school year and what does and XtraRdinaree teacher need to start off the school year: FREE Stuff!

I went to my trusty resource of all time: GOOGLE and they gave me places and dates for free stuff in my area and I want to share them with you. Oh and give credit to those who found it for me...

Office Max has announced the dates of their Teacher Appreciation events.

Details and a link are available at Vintage Teacher. Spread the word and mark your calendars.