Last post of the summer countdown...

I have enjoyed counting down to the first day of school by sharing what I have learned about the Daily 5, teaching, and technology from my PLN (Personal Learning Network) on My Countdown To... page. But the time has come to retire it for a while.  I will continue posting my progress and new discoveries here on my home page.  These will be easier to track and for you to make comments on.  So without further delay...

THE LAST POST OF THE SUMMER COUNTDOWN TO...

THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

First day of school...welcome to the rest of the year!

Well, I survived another first day of school! Aside from a major milk spill and a student throwing up at my doorway, it went relatively well.  All of my students are sweet and full of personality. I think we are going to have a fun year!  How was your first day?

Hard at work on "All About Me"  

New Classroom Photos

I have been spending time "tweeking" the organization and flow of my classroom...

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Eeeek! Classroom Chaos!

My first day back in the classroom is always such a mess!

Does your room look like this on the first day too or is it just me? My kids helped me unload all of the boxes and organize the classroom library, now I just need to go back and finish up tomorrow then I will be ready to start planning an awesome year!

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Half Price Books - Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program

My family LOVES Half-Price Books. Teachers can get a 10% discount which has been very useful for building my classroom library. Here's some information about their summer reading program: Half Price Books - Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program

HAPPY READING!

Packing Up Your Classroom Library for the Summer

As much as I love my classroom library, I am not looking forward to packing it up for the summer.  Really Good Stuff  has some great tips and storage solutions!

Biggest Book Sale of the Year Near You: Print valuable coupons

Biggest Book Sale of the Year Near You: Print valuable coupons

I LOVE these warehouse sales. This is a great way to build your classroom or home library!