Top Teachers Stuff Your Files Event!!!

Hey everyone!  I am so excited to share an upcoming event with you!!!  It's called the, "Top Teachers Stuff Your Files Event" and it will feature a guest blogger every day!  The guest bloggers are selected from a prestigious group of teachers from all grade levels.  They will each be sharing FABULOUS FREEBIES with you starting on Monday, August 6th.  To participate and get your freebies, just drop by Leanne Baur's Creative Classroom every day starting on August 6th.  Be sure to comment and share what you LOVE about the products and head over to FOLLOW the guest bloggers.  They have so much more to SHARE with you on their own blogs.  Don't miss out... I know I can't wait to stuff my own files!!! Shhhhh!!! 

If you like what you see, don't forget to SHARE about it with others!  The more, the merrier!!!  Here's to starting off a GREAT NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

Warm Hugs and Loving Smiles,

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Back to School with Guess Who?

Hello there!  I am so happy to share with you that I am guest blogging over at A Differentiated Kindergarten!  My friend, Marsha, will be doing "Back to School with Guess Who?" for over a week!  Each day, she will have a guest blogger who gives tips, advice, and even FREEBIES for Back to School.  Don't miss out!  There are lots of goodies- it's like an online party over there! 

Today, I am guest blogging and you can click on the pic below to go and grab your FREEBIES!  I have 4 free resources that you can download directly from Marsha's blog.  The offer is on HER BLOG ONLY. If you go to my store to get the resources, you will still see them as priced.  Only visitors to her blog get the code!  Okay, not sure what you're waiting for... go get the 4 FABULOUS FREEBIES, leave a comment over there, and be ready for a great school year!  Talk to you soon!

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Back to School with Guess Who?

Hi there!  Today, I am sharing a secret with you...shhhhhhh!!!  My friend, Marsha McGuire, over at A Differentiated Kindergarten is gearing up for back to school starting on Saturday, July 21st!  Each day for over a week, she is having a secret guest blogger who will bring you tips, advice, and maybe even some FREEBIES!!!  We all LOVE those!!!  Well, just to let you know, yours truly is her first guest blogger for this event!  Check out my guest post by clicking the pic below on SATURDAY, JULY 21st (it won't be live until then but you can check out her blog in the meantime- just click the link above).  I included 4 BIG FREEBIES and links to free clip art and more freebies from my TpT store!  I am so excited!!!  Okay, well I bet you can hardly wait, so go ahead and start spreading the word now!  The more the merrier!  Oh, and when you are there, please leave a comment!  Thanks!  That's it for now...Saturday is on its way!

Love and Hugs,

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Cute Back to School Book!

I just picked up the cutest book last week!  It's called, "Splat the Cat:  Back to School Splat" and I think anyone who has little learners will LOVE it!  I got it for just $3.99 and I already have it in my back-to- school plans!  If you love cute books that students will easily identify with, you'll love this one.  Click the pic below to check it out for yourself!

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Back to School Clip Art

Looking for Back-to-School clip art?  I thought so!  I was, too!  Instead of picking through different clip art sets, I just made my own.  I tried to include everything a teacher might want when designing resources for back-to-school time.  This set has 23 images and is priced at $3.00  Check it out by clicking the pic below (you may find some freebies as you are perusing- I have a few you might like).  I am always open to feedback and suggestions!  I hope you enjoy my clip art! :0)

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Back to School Fun!

I was surfing the net as I ALWAYS do (yes, I sleep with my laptop under my pillow) when I came across this ADORABLE CRAFT!  All you need are some bottle caps, glitter glue, and crafty beads.  I thought about giving one to each student during the first week of school.  They can use it to express who they are or what they like.  Then, I would attach a magnet to the back and they can put it on the metal part of their desks or I can use them as magnets all year.  I just KNOW the students would LOVE seeing me use their designs to hang stuff up.  They would also make a great rainy day activity or Mother's Day gift.  You could put small letters or words on them yourself and have a quick and easy word work center.  How about using numbers and symbols to have students do math problems? The possiblities are endless!  I hope you try this craft and send me pics of what your students did so I can post them here at a later time.  To get you started, I made a FREE TEMPLATE with some designs for you at the end of this post! Just click on the link that says, "Bottlecap Designs" to download. Get crafting with these or your own designs! Send pics of the finished project to mrsbteaches2@gmail.com - subject- Bottle Cap Craft.  I am so excited to see how these turn out!  I, of course, will post my students' creations but you'll have to wait until we go back to school at the end of August!  Until then, have fun with creativity and learning! xxHugsxx, Leanne

Bottlecap Designs

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Classroom Theme Decor

Okay, so we all know the hottest thing on TeachersPayTeachers right now is classroom decor.  There are also many bloggers sharing their ideas for decorating your classroom at back-to-school time.  If you are out of ideas and want to get moving on a theme, check out my good friend, Lorraine Vaquez'z Classroom Theme Linky Party here...

For me, well, I am kind of like my students when it comes to decorating.  I want to use BRIGHT, VIBRANT colors that POP  and really get everyone's attention.  I looked around for a classroom theme set that fit what I wanted and I wasn't able to find one that was just right.  So, I went ahead and made my own.  I know I am biased but I think it is SOOOO DARN CUTE!!!  If you want to take a look or pick one up yourself, you'll find it by clicking the preview pic below.  You get 161 pages of COLORFUL CLASSROOM DECOR for just $8.99.  If you do happen to pick one up, be sure to leave feedback or comment here to let me know what you think.  Check it out here...

Happy decorating!  I'd love to hear about more themes you have used or would like to use in your classroom!

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I’m Curious…

Hey everyone!  I’m curious about what you think of the new poster I made to welcome students back in the fall.  One commenter recently asked for some help with making her students feel comfortable in the beginning of the school year.  I figured so many students love Curious George that I would laminate this poster and place it up as a sharing guide for the class.  I will most likely have students complete an “All About Me” sheet and then bring it to the carpet to share.  We will talk about Curious George and how he wants to get to know them.  I will bring my stuffed George along! :0)  For those who want to share aloud, they can use a plastic microphone I picked up for $1.00 from Target.  For those that don’t want to share, I will tell the class that person’s information will be hanging in the hallway for all to see.  So, I’m curious…what do you think?

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Back from Vacation!

Whew!  I am finally back from a fun-filled vacation to Hilton Head, SC!  It was fabulous and as always, I learned so much to share with my class!  I am eagerly awaiting the beginning of the school year (1 week and counting) and tomorrow, I will enter my new classroom for the first time.  First grade, here I come!  I must say, at this point I am going through my mental checklist of routines to be sure the year starts off well!  I would love it if you could share your favorite routines such as pencil sharpening, bathroom breaks, classroom jobs, etc.  How do you help your classroom run efficiently for the school year?  What techniques do you use that are a faithful "go-to" each year? 

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Three Days Left...Don't Be Left Out!

Hello everyone!

I am so glad to see us all connecting and sharing our love of teaching!  Please be sure if you have taken steps to be entered in the giveaway that you leave a comment.  If not, I won't be able to accurately count your entries so a quick, "I joined your blog" would work!  I am so excited to be giving away a Scrappin' Doodles gift card along with the Back-to-School resources!  Best of luck!  Three days left!

Lots of Love,

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$10 Scrappin' Doodles Giveaway!!!

Okay teaching friends... I say we need to have a "Motivation Contest". For all of us who are sellers on TpT and TeachersNotebook, let's see how many quality products we can make and post by Monday! Be sure to share your products and how many you've made here- this way we can all compete! Just post with your name/blog/website and product below! All who participate are eligible to win a first prize $10.00 gift certificate to Scrappin' Doodles!  You will also receive my "Essential Back-to-School Resource" as well as "Monthly Newsletter Templates" from Pre-K Paradise!  Two second place winners will receive both the EBTS Resource and MNT.  Three third place winners will receive the EBTSR.  I know this will help you get ready for the new school year! The contest will run from Friday, August 5th until Thursday, August 11th!  Good luck and get moving! :0) 

Warm Hugs and Loving Smiles,
Leanne



 
 

 
 

Here is how to enter:
1.  You will get 1 entry for every time you comment on this contest.
2.  You will get 5 entries for joining my blog and leaving a comment letting me know.
3.  You will get 5 entries for following Teaching Tales on Facebook and leaving a comment letting me know.
4.  You will get 5 entries for following me on Teachers Pay Teachers and leaving a comment letting me know.
5.  You will get 5 entries for following Teaching Tales on Teachers Notebook and leaving a comment letting me know.
6.  You will get 10 entries for creating a post with a link to this contest and leaving a comment letting me know!
 
Best of luck!

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New Back to School Resource Just Posted!

Check out the new resource I just posted on TpT and TeachersNotebook! Both stores have AMAZING sales running right now so I would get it before the sales expire!

There are two ways to pick up "The Essential Back to School Resource":

Follow this link to TpT: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Essential-Back-to-School-Resource

Follow this link to TeachersNotebook: http://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/TeachingTales

I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it! I am very excited to use this resource with my new first graders!!!

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Join The Children's Place on Facebook tonight!

Head on over to The Children's Place this afternoon/evening to participate in their Million Fan Party!  All who participate get 20% on children's clothes (think back-to-school) and have chances to win their gift cards!  I'll be on tonight! 

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Best Bargain Place to Shop

I love when Scholastic does its Dollar Days online!  You can get such great deals!  Also, Staples has amazing back to school sales where you can get the supplies your students need! 

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New Year's Resolution (School Year Style)

Okay, so Clutter Free Classroom is having a linky party that asks about New Year's Resolutions for the new school year.  This year, I resolve to be as creative as I can be!  I am dreaming up hallway displays, notebook ideas, and exciting cooperative learning activities for my students!  I want to integrate art, music, technology, and movement more than ever before!  Happy New School Year!

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Incredible Dollar Buys at Target!

Everyone MUST go to Target and look for these DOLLAR ITEMS!!!  I've always purchased a few things here and there for my classroom from Target's dollar section but now they have TEACHING MATERIALS!  For someone who is moving from 4th grade to 1st, this was a God-send!  I purchased the following items:

*colorful pocket charts (small size) for vocabulary words

*rainbow star stickers for my progress charts

*a cute star pointer

*colorful star and rainbow borders

*adorable crayon erasers which I will use as a first day gift

*bookmarks to go along with the erasers on the first day

*great reader book awards

*"Great Work" and "Super Star" large stickers

*desk name plates with alphabet and numbers

*a "Welcome" banner

*"Today is..., Yesterday was..., Tomorrow will be..." bulletin board set

*new monthly headers for my calendar

*2 Dr. Seuss notepads (Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham) for Dr. Seuss's birthday

*colorful congratulations awards

*cute tab dividers

I am soooo happy!  I know the Dollar Tree also has similar supplies but these were so darn cute AND they were at my favorite place...Target!

I have to share my last favorite purchase there which I may use either at home or at school.  It is modeled by my son (who thought I was funny sharing this with him) here:

Happy shopping!  Just make sure there are plenty of "dollars" in your pocket because they all add up when you're buying out the whole section!!! ;-)

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