And Another One Bites The Dust... Linky Party!

And Another One Bites The Dust... I'm so grateful for these linky parties! They are giving me a chance to reflect on this year.

The Great of My Year:

1.Daily 5- Although I did not implement it like it should have been, I'm glad I tried it. Next year I will have to use the scripted program we are getting and at least I was able to try out "the sisters" way of reading.

2. Technology - It was a blast this year to use several applications/program in the classroom. Thank you to all of you wonderful bloggers for giving me a heads up on these.

The Not So Great of My Year:

1.  Inclusion-  This year it wasn't what it was suppose to be.  I didn't have the students as part of my class for the whole day.  It wasn't a co-teach situation as it should be.  I really felt it could have been more productive and rewarding if it was set up correctly.  I did my best.

  

2. Organization-  What's that?  I try every year to get organized and tidy.  I did a great job one year but then  I had to shuffle on off to another school and went back to my old ways.  My problem is that there is not a home for everything.  I have the materials but have yet to find that 25th hour of the day to implement my organization.  More excuses I know.

I need to practice what I preach (say)  to my students.  

Join the Linky Party over at Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher. 

Alphabet Songs

Guess who is hosting a wonderful freebie? Have Fun Teaching is! I have used the Alphabet Songs with my emergent readers as a review as we begin our reading groups. The students love to show that they have mastered their knowledge of the alphabet by moving and grooving to the music and videos. The songs and videos are so wonderful I will be using them with my toddler this summer. Here is one of the wonderful songs/videos for you to check out if you haven't already!

Have Fun Teaching is giving this freebie out if you have a blog to share it on. If you don't you can still get a great deal on the video downloads. Check it out!

Drive To Work Music Linky Party

Fern, from Fern's Smith's Classroom Ideas, is having a linky party! This is a picture of my dream car.

I actually drive a rust bucket mini-van, it sorta looks like the picture below. I'm glad it is still running and getting me from point a to point b. I need to look into opening a TpT store so I can get some extra cash to start a car fund.

Before my move to Nevada, I was living in the East Bay and commuting an hour to my school. This is the radio station that kept me sane on my commute. I loved their morning show with Sara and Vinnie. I would be so bummed when I got into the town my school was in since the reception would start to go out. We have an Alice radio station but of course it isn't the same without the Bay Area DJs.

Now since my commute is very short I just listen to what is on the radio. If I had that crazy commute again or any in the future I would look into getting one of these to go with the dream car.

My Summer Bucket List! Linky Party ~ Hadar, April and Teri are having a linky party! 1. I would love to finally make my library organized and user friendly. I'll have the tools for the project after the school year starts but I can begin to sort and level all the books this summer. Here are a wonderful Pinterest idea.

2. I have a rocking chair waiting to be painted and made classroom ready since last summer. My hope is that I can work on it and have it ready to go in the Fall.

3. I must organize my files. I have the materials to do it, I just never seem to have the time to get it done.

4. I'll also being doing a lot of playing with my little boy. I have already made him a water sensory tub, he loves it.

It looks like this one from Etsy. I'll also be looking on TpT and the many blogs out there for early learner activities.

5. Also some summer reading. This year was a bit tough since some of the students found it difficult to be caring and respectful towards each other and I thought that this book might help with next year's class.

6. My hope is that my husband and I can relax, enjoy our family and last but not least recover from surgery. He will be having some dental work and I'll be going under the knife.

7. While enjoying bed rest I hope to get acquainted with my blog and making some freebies. It was pretty great to get nominated for fascinating teaching blog, considering I have been away too long. I actually couldn't remember the post,Team Building Ideas, that got me the nomination and so it has reminded me I have a lot to share. I just need to make time to share it.

Remember voting starts on May 14th.

Kute Kinder Kids Classroom: Giveaway- It's New to Me!!

I can't resist a giveaway!  I am already getting my son ready for when Kinder comes his way.

KUTE KINDER KIDS CLASSROOM

COLLECTION OF LESSONS, IDEAS, FREEBIES, AND MORE

Kute Kinder Kids Classroom: Giveaway- It's New to Me!!: Lately, I have been evaluating my year so far and thinking about some things I would like to add for next year!! I have been working really ...

Busy! The Story of All Our Lives.

I wanted to Link up with Lory at Fun For First.  It has been so long since I have been able to blog stalk and blog myself.  So this is a little me time.

Summer Projects:

1.  Organize my class library (This one is on my list every year.)

2.  Actually get a chance and really organize and plan now that we dived into the Common Core

3.  Eat healthier and be more active (This one is also on my list every year.)

Summer Fun:

1. I get to play and teach my little boy this summer.  I am trying to find a lot of sensory and crafty things for us to get into.

2.  Hopefully as a family we can get away for a week, maybe up to Lake Tahoe like last year.

3.  I want be crafty and not so much for the classroom. (If I blog stalk some more I'm sure it will carry over to it.)

During Spring Break I snapped this picture as I waited for my little boy to get out of preschool.  

Smiling in Second Grade: Grand Giveaway!

A wonderful giveaway!

Smiling in Second Grade: Grand Giveaway!: To celebrate the end of my week-long tour, I'm giving away all the units I featured this week to one lucky person! You can enter to...