The Liebster Award

WOO!  I have been nominated for the Liebster Award!  This award is for new bloggers with less than 200 followers and it helps bloggers find new blogs!  Thank you to Wild About Firsties! for this nomination!!

1. How long have you been teaching? 
This is my 9th year teaching

2. Who is your favorite author? 
Mo Williems for my class, personally Howard Zinn

3. What is your favorite subject to teach? 
I love to teach writing, even though it can be stressful at times.

4. Do you have a special talent? 
Hmmm...I'm super organized and I am fluent in Spanish.

5.  What do you do when you are not teaching? 
REST, cycle, watch football and hangout with my hubby and our furry kids.

6. What is your favorite movie? 
10 Things I hate About You

7. How long have you been blogging? 
Since February 2011

8. What are your plans for Christmas this year? 
Rest and relax, fix our roof and spend time with our families

9. What websites do you visit most often? 
Facebook, LOTS of Blogs, UNF and TpT

10. Do you have children of your own? 
Nope - still debating

11. If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? 
Africa

Here are 11 random things about ME!
1. I have 1 brother
2. I do NOT like living in Florida
3. I LOVE to dance!
4. I love celebrating my birthday
5. I started my master's this August
6. I support equality for everyone 
7. I read ALL of the Twilight books...yes, I'm a nerd!
8. I plan to open an animal rescue shelter...someday
9. I enjoy training in Wing Chun (Kung Fu)
10. I "pawsitively" adore my animals (2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit and fish)
11. I love, love, love cheese!

Kindergarten Common Core

I have spent countless hours on Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, blogs, etc... trying to find lots of resources so that I can implement the Kindergarten Common Core Standards. Alas! I have found everything I need in one book! I just downloaded the sample, and I'm in love. I emailed my team and principal the link to this awesome resource. I'm hoping they will agree to purchase this!  Head on over to their website and check it out!

Beginning of the year...

Well, I started working in my room on Thursday...it's coming along. I went back yesterday and today...AND NO A/C! AHHHHH, it's too hot in Florida to work in your classroom without a/c. Holy moly!

Here are some Freebies.
Student Info Sheet
2102-2013 Overview

Ready Confetti
I can't remember where I originally got this cute idea :/. I've seen it on some blogs here and there. Here is the poem. It's in word, so you can edit as needed :). 
Bags - Michael's (100 for $2.63 with 20% coupon)
Confetti - Dollar Tree (ballons & stars) 3 packs made 18 bags (about a tablespoon of confetti. Yes, I measured :P) 

Freebie on Krogers Kindergarten Blog

Krogers Kindergarten

Dollar Tree

I find TONS of good deals at Dollar Tree but I'll just post a couple :)

I can tie my shoes reward card - I have a Shoe Tying Club

I know my ABC's - just a small reward

Tactile uppercase & lowercase letters

Sentence strips - so many uses!

Target $1 Deals!

Target is my favorite store!

numbers puzzles

birthday cake die cuts - to give to the kiddos on their birthdays

magnetic "S" for Slappe :) - just because!

star die cuts - maybe for "Star of the Week" board

dry erase pockets - for small groups 

magnetic paws - for small groups

smiley face stickers - for writing (thank for you, for such a great idea Kindergarten Korner)

I love Staples!

Here are some deals I've found at Staples these past few weeks! Thanks for the idea Lil' Country Kindergarten!

(Until 7/29)

Tape flags, bright colors $0.25 (limit 4)

Post-it die-cut notes $1.00 (limit 4)

Sharpie  highlighters - 5 pack $0.50 (limit 4)

(last weeks ad)

EXPO spray cleaner $1.00

3 pack pink eraser $0.50

5 pack of Sharpies $1.00

4 pack BIC fine tip dry erase markers $0.50