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I know what you are thinking, where in the world have I been? It has been over two months since I last blogged and so much has changed. Currently- Is it seriously October already? I seriously cannot believe that it is already October and that 6 weeks of school have passed.

Sunday, August 16, 2015. 8 Tips Every Teacher Needs to Know. Last week I spent the day with my younger brother helping him set up his very FIRST classroom.

Thursday, August 13, 2015. As some of my Periscope friends will say. This is going to be Real. The straight truth, as I see it. Yes, eager, but excited has not been my most common feeling. And as I reflect on today, the range of emotions is exhausting. Delighted in the morning to get the last few items crossed off my list to be ready for Meet the Teacher. Nervous in the afternoon about whether I forgot something.

Thursday, October 30, 2014. Just popping in to tell you that I am having a Halloween Sale over at my tpt. Just click on the pic to head on over. Friday, August 15, 2014. Yikes! I have one week left before I get too meet my new first graders. So it is now crunch time! I have been busy at work in my classroom so I have a few pictures to share with you. Here is my student classwork board. I am in love with it. My friends over at Instagram helped me with the title and it looks amazing! Dont fo.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014. I had so much fun joining my fellow second grade teacher bloggers in a secret santa gift exchange this year! I received a gift from the super sweet Allyson over at Going Strong in 2nd Grade. The box she sent was full of all of these goods! A Jamberry nail set, an adorable ornament, zebra paper, a zebra border, a candle, scented hand sanitizer, chocolate, and amazing pens! 30 Target gift card.

Sunday, September 27, 2015. So before school started, I planned my year and my units for grades 3, 4 and 5.

Sunday, December 14, 2014. This has been on my to do list for a long time. to put a new product in my TPT store. My orginal goal was to break even with selling and buying TPT products. OK that will never happen. I am loving all the wonderful products that other creative teachers are making. I just do not know where they find the time however I do appreciate their efforts. Friday, November 7, 2014. That is why I like bat week. At the Bat Magic program th.

Monday, June 15, 2015. Today was our last day of school! One day longer than we thought, thanks to Old Man Winter.