Where in the world has summer gone? Can you believe it's the end of JULY already?? Somebody please explain to me how the past 2 months have passed by at warp speed!!
Ok, I may be being a little dramatic, but it does seem like every year the summer passes by faster than the previous one. Maybe it's because I've been busy playing with this little cherub (and I apologize for those of you who follow me on Instagram for bombarding you with pictures of her daily!!)
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| She's just a little obsessed with this version of Brown Bear where you slide a tab to see the next animal! |
All of sudden this week I started to get in panic mode about the upcoming school year...how am I going to balance the beginning of school with a little one when in previous years I stayed until 9:00 at night? What am I going to do about this new reading series we're supposed to teach "with fidelity" when I'm used to creating my own lessons? Then, to add to my panic, I was told last week I'm moving rooms. Now, for all of the portable's issues, I actually liked my little paneled portable {mainly because it's the only room with a Promethean Board and one of the only rooms that allows teacher control of the temp}. However, I am moving into a huge room with 3 huge closets, so I am super excited and nervous all at the same time! My sweet granny {who gets roped into everything} came to help me start moving stuff yesterday:
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| Can you spot my little helper? |
In the midst of the craziness, I have been able to get a little work done. I finally finished my shape pack and am super excited about it. Click the pictures below to check it out on TpT. It's on sale until midnight tomorrow for $5!
I also updated a few things in my beginning of the year center pack. If you already bought it, be sure to download your new pack! You can check it out by clicking the picture below.
I would love to give away one of each of these packs to 2 lucky readers! Leave me a comment below telling me how you're spending these last days of summer and I'll pick a winner some time tomorrow. :)
Trying to get my house organized, school work ready and running around to softball/baseball games and practice with the kids ! beebeetwins27@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI still have about a month left so I am spending it sitting by the pool, tutoring, and going into my classroom on occasion!
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I was just hired for my first teaching job a week ago, so I consider my summer gone! I am excited about getting started on my room, and am sure that my last few weeks of summer will be spent at school preparing!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that summer is almost over, too! I'm trying to get in as many snuggles with my 2 year old son as possible before the beginning of school takes over my life. Enjoy the rest of your summer! :)
ReplyDeleteI have just under a month left before going back. Last night was the first "nightmare" night, so it must be getting close. I am still recovering from eye surgery earlier this summer, so I will spend time checking facebook and reading blogs, printing stuff out, and finally begin laminating:-)
ReplyDeleteI am trying to organize all of my teaching stuff and clean up my garage so I can actually fit a car in there again. I will probably start working on my classroom this week.
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Hi Vickie,
ReplyDeletePresently, my family and I are enjoying the last week of a two-week vacation in California and we are having a "blast".
When I return home, first on my BS2 agenda is to visit my classroom to begin preparation.
foxysexyroxy10@gmail.com
I go back three Mondays from tomorrow. These last few weeks will be spent going out to my classroom, preparing materials (copying, printing and laminating), and taking care of medical appointments. It has flown!! I feel rested, though, and ready to tackle another year in Kinderland! Love your new products!! thanks, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
ReplyDeleteI have been spending time finishing up summer projects. I have also been putting together several new items that I have purchased from the TPT store. This week several will find me at a three day Common Core in service. These items look great! Thanks, starla.willis@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have 3 weeks left and I am nannying 2 of those weeks... :( but hey it's extra money to go towards my school supplies addiction and TPT buying!
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I'm going on vacation for 10 days then immediately after I start teaching jumpstart for 2 weeks and then school starts! Where did summer go?! moushey1485@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteInterviewing for a teaching job... then hopefully panicking to get my room put together!
ReplyDeleteheatherschmidt411@gmail.com
Yay! Love that pack! And you are so right...time is flying by!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I am trying to relax my last two days....but seriously STRESSING!! ;)
ReplyDeleteJprowell11@gmail.com
Oh and by the way...this shape pack looks great!
DeleteI'm in panic mode also!! I'm trying to finish up some new ideas for school, and clean my house, otherwise, it'll be until Christmas when it's clean again!! Oh, I'm most excited about the shape pack, you know I've been waiting on it, lol!!!
ReplyDeleteAngela
The Daily Alphabet
I have about a month left. This time of summer is spent celebrating birthdays and anniversaries: our anniversary and my birthday as well as my oldest daughter's who will be 20 this year. I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I have a 20 year old!
ReplyDeleteI am spending my last few days of summer awaiting my moving truck. I hear you on the nervous about getting my room set up on time, I can't do anything yet since all my school items are in the truck. Your packets look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteCaitlin
cfcoley@gmail.com
I'm spending my final days....sigh..... cleaning the house thoroughly, spending lots of quality time with my little one, celebrating a 2nd birthday for the little man, and currently spray painting book boxes in my backyard! Would love to win your packet! neillkk@hotmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI'm spending my final days trying to organize my house, spending time with the family, and this coming week I have 2 days of training. It's going way too fast. Your packets look wonderful.
ReplyDelete~Tonya
the3shores@msn.com
I'm going to spend the next week doing a little bit of prep mixed with a lot of lazy TV watching... :)
ReplyDeleteBreanne
breannesimons@gmail.com
I am trying to enjoy my last two weeks off with my kidddos...although I am stressed about school starting as well. My kids are 12, 9 and 7....and it is still hard to balance work and home. Relax and things will word work out. It sounds like you are blessed to have a supportive family. Good luck with your new room. craigheadra@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteI just found out I am getting a foster baby tomorrow. I will get to love on her for the next month! YEA!!!
ReplyDeleterenetowens@sbcglobal.net
I have been teaching summer school. This will be the last week! I think your shape pack looks really fun! I'm getting a little anxious knowing the real school year is right around he corner! Yikes, so much to do!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Ragonflym@yahoo.com
I'm spending my last few weeks at Common Core Trainings, studying for the GRE, and prepping for the beginning of the school year! Your pack looks adorable and I would love to use it in my classroom!
ReplyDeleteI'm hiding out in my house with my favorite blogs...... :o)
ReplyDeleteCindy
ccfirstteacher@gmail.com
My husband and I are spending our last days of summer continuing to prepare for our little one's arrival and finishing up my new classroom.
ReplyDeleteHeather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)
I'm spending my last days of summer getting married!! So excited!
ReplyDeleteKiah
kiah.m.berg@gmail.com
I am spending my last week of summer making sure I have my house cleaned, buying school supplies for my 4 kids, getting as much loving in as possible from everyone, and getting everything I have made or copied ready for school!
ReplyDeleteI am spending my last week of summer making sure I have my house cleaned, buying school supplies for my 4 kids, getting as much loving in as possible from everyone, and getting everything I have made or copied ready for school!
ReplyDeleteI will be spending my last days getting projects around the house down. We will also be doing the zoo, drive thru safari and as much pool/kiddo time as possible!
ReplyDeleteI would like to be at the pool, reading, watching TV, but instead, all I can think about is SCHOOL! Your shape unit looks super cute!
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I will be spending my last couple of weeks setting up my room, celebrating my son's 17th birthday!!!!!, and taking one last relaxing trip to Amelia Island Florida!!! I LOVE all of your stuff! The shape unit looks super cute and your little helper is adorable!
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I am trying to spend my last few days spending quality time with my kids and scrapbooking...trying not to think about school....however, I keep finding myself reading blogs. I love your shape pack. Those shape people are so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI am going on vacation with my family. We are going out west to some national parks. Looking forward to some family time.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting a new job in a public school (kindergarten!) and I report for work on July 30....!!! I have not met the principal, seen the classroom, or talked to anyone on the team!
ReplyDeleteYes, summer is zooming!
ReadWriteSing
These are so creative! Thanks for sharing. And I, too, can't believe it's already the end of July. {sigh}
ReplyDeleteThis pack looks amazing!!!! I only have a week and half until I go back!!!! It's so close. I've been spending every waking moment in my room getting ready or doing things at home to get ready.
ReplyDeleteJulie
DDgirl4ever@yahoo.com
SOOOO stinkin CUTE!!! I will be organizing my home, cleaning, and then off to school to do the same. Sounds lame BUT it will make my life so much easier this year. :)
ReplyDeleteI still have a month, and I'm planning on enjoying vacation at the lake with my family!
ReplyDeleteI'm spending time trying to reorganize my classroom stuff, tutoring, writing book activities for an online book seller and doing some work for my sister's business. And getting my oldest ready to go off to college. This summer has gone by crazy quick.
ReplyDeleteSue
www.arainbowofteaching.blogspot.com
I have a little over 2 weeks left of summer and am spending them with my kids and our new puppy:-)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
mcoop1125@gmail.com
Hi sweet friend! Your little one is too cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI am spending my last few days making goodies for my new room. Weeeee!
erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com
My summer has been crazy! My oldest got married in June to a beautiful young lady and we are so excited to have her join out family. Did I mention the wedding was out of state so had extra travel duties in all that. When they returned from their honeymoon my son had his first teaching job interview - and HE GOT IT! He will be teaching Middle School Spanish - soooo I have been searching for ideas for him. He starts school in 2 weeks - BUT they have to move so they/we have been busy packing and searching for an affordable apartment. I went on a week long trip with our church youth group for a conference in St Louis - it was fantastic! Doctor appts, spending time with my other two children - and this week, headed to my room to arrange furniture and sort through stuff! Next week is vacation, being cut short to go to KY to help my oldest move and set up his classroom. Can't wait but boy is it crazy! Has anyone noticed the BACK TO SCHOOL supplies are out! WOW! Neat stuff.
ReplyDeleteYour baby is precious and how exciting to get a bigger room - but be careful - that means you will fill it up with more stuff :-) Enjoy! Thanks for the blog!
Hi! I was looking at your post of you classroom from last year and I loved the seat sacks. I have been wanting to get them for my room but I don't want to spend all that money! I know your grandmother made them. DO you know what material she used and how much of it? I need enough for 18 chairs. Any info you have would be great. I bought the Let's go to school pack and it's great!
ReplyDeleteYour fellow Floridian,
Jen Kaste
Also, since you wanted to know how our summer has gone, I have been teaching summer school all summer! Friday is my last day, thank goodness! I am taking my kids to the Nickelodeon hotel in Orlando for the weekend, then scrambling to get things done for school! Only 10 days in between summer school and regular year! AAGH!
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I hear ya. My little "E" turns 11 right before school starts. We always have the mega-pool party, clean up and then bam! It's go time. We are teaching the new reading series "with fidelity" too and we're not sure how to follow the plan either. I'd like to hear more how you do it....I love your shape pack! Thanks, Amy powellbabe@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour little one is adorable! I have spent the last 2 weeks getting my classroom ready, since I will be in trainings for the next 2 weeks! Ugh! Your shape packet is so cute!
ReplyDeleteKatie katiegeiger@cox.net
I have been working in my classroom. I did not have to change rooms (knock on wood), but I do have a new assistant and I decided to reorganize. What was I thinking?? lol Teachers go back Aug. 2 so I am going to try to stay away from the school as much as possible and enjoy the rest of my summer.
ReplyDeleteI was the winner of the pack! It was great!!! It would be a super buy if you are looking for a beginning of school unit!
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