Back to School Essentials - Brights & Neons!

This summer is flying by and I have been falling behind on blogging.  I have been doing a lot to keep up with organization in my room.  I want to make sure this school year is neat, organized and full of color!  I love a bright classroom and I am trying to put together somethings to make sure that happens.

I just ordered these very cute book bins from Really Good Stuff.  The colors fit perfectly with my class which is usually filled with bright neons.

At just $13, I think it's a pretty sweet deal.  

I also picked up paper baskets for my centers.  

Last year, I used these for center bins and my work for the week.  I labeled each basket Mon-Fri and had the work all set for the students for each day.  I need to find a place for them in my class this year.  I am sure I will come up with something.

To keep going with the theme of brights, I picked up these neon pencils at Walmart.  They were a bit expensive on my taste, but I couldn't resist.  I will use them as an incentive for those well behaved kiddos!

When I finished all my shopping, I kept working. Haven't worked as hard all summer.  I printed out my  posters from my Part of Speech set and started laminating right away.

I love the way they turned out, bright and very eye catching.  My little ones will hopefully be using these posters as references and guides. 

What's in your shopping cart?

Back 2 School Must Haves!

So a week from today we will be meeting our new little ones.  Wow summer time flew time by but I am excited to meet some new kiddies.  

I finally finished my class today.  So that means pics will be coming your way this Sunday!  Woo hoo! I have done a few different things this year and can't wait for you guys to see.

In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some of my back to school must haves.  Some of the things I just can't be without during the school year.  Maybe some of you share the same ideas with me.  Let's see!

My tumbler!

My absolute favorite must have!!!

This is my wedding one!  I can't wait to bring it to school.  Last year I started to bring a tumbler in with cold water and lemon/lime slices.  Seriously, it was delicious. I don't usually enjoy water, but this kind is just so tasty.  I would bring in another water bottle to refill and by the end of the day I would have drank 2 which I can only imagine being healthy. So I definitely want to continue the same tradition this year. =)

To spare a long post,

 I made a collage of my favorites!

*Aside from regular sized staplers, you definitely need the mini ones!  You can put them anywhere and always have them in handy.  I bought a pink and purple one this year and can't wait to use them.

*Pencils!  Ahh who doesn't need pencils.  

Okay, really, you can never get enough of pencils, especially with the little ones.  They could have 5 pencils on their desk and in a matter of 5 seconds they are crying because they can't seem to find them.  So I always have pencils on hand!

*Colorful pens!  I like to keep grading fun for the little ones.  I think red pens (although I use them at times) can be harsh.  Using colorful pens always make you smile.  So I definitely need those!  Plus they are cute and pretty to look at.

*Sharpies!  Ugh.  I feel like I need all different kinds of sharpies in my life.  Thin, skinny, sharp tip, fat tip, any kind of tips!  Believe it or not, you will definitely need one or the other at some point throughout the year.  So why drive yourself crazy trying to make a think point look cute?  I just buy all different sizes and keep them in my desk for when I need them.  They are life savers!

*Finally, my favorite, chocolate.  I feel like chocolate makes any one feel better.  It's sweet and delicious.  Is it healthy for you?  Some doctors would agree it's great while others say no. LOL  I only listen to the one's that say they are good for ya!  It's good to grab small pieces for a long day.

* I didn't put this up, but I also like to carry a travel size *advil*.  Sometimes I am just not feeling my best and advil does the trick at lifting my spirits to get through the day.  

Whats are your must haves?  I'd love to hear your ideas and see if we have the same things on our list!

Stay tuned on Sunday for my class pictures!

Back 2 School Sale is Here!!

Have you heard? Have you heard?  There is a Back 2 School Sale!!!!  Everyone had been wondering and asking the big question and it finally is coming true!  

I will be throwing my sale from today August 18-22th.   Ahhh So excited!   

In order for you to get the entire 28% at the checkout is if you put in this code: BTS13..  then it' all yours for an amazing price!

What's on your checklist?  Here are somethings that would fit perfectly for back to school and for your little ones to be excited to start a new year!

I love my Apple Unit {centers with crafts}

  

Fall is around the corner and this packet has all you want to excite your kiddies on learning about apples! It’s full of literacy and math centers, plus crafts and tons of fun printables for your little ones to enjoy.

I am also loving my latest Grandparent's Day Craftivity

This would be perfect to celebrate and honor our Grandparent's on their special day on September 8th! Click here to take you there.

My Fire Safety Packet that is in the process of being updated...so if you grab it now, you'll have another copy in a week or so!

My September 11th Tribute (Patriotic Writing Craftivity)

  How about  Hopping 2 a New Grade ??

Whats on my wishlist?  Well....

I definitely want to grab the Sight Word Scramble from Tara.  It's a great center that can work on ordering and sentence structure. It also looks super fun so I am excited for it!  

I am also loving First Grade Treasures Spelling Packet from Christina.  This is a great packet because it includes AMAZING printables  for practicing spelling in the Treasures book.  I can't wait to use this.  My little ones will be getting perfect spelling scores this year for sure!!

Whats on your wishlist?  Don't forget to put in the code to get your money's worth.  Happy Shopping!

A Sale is Near!!

(Thanks to Krista from The Creative Chalkboard for the fab sign)

Yes ladies and gents, it's true!  The Back 2 School Sale is here and it is this Sunday!  I feel like we have been all waiting for this and now we are filling up our shopping carts with needs and wants for the new year.  My sale will start on Sunday and end the following Sunday.  I will be going away and won't have access to a computer until then.  Oh well!  More savings for you!

Don't forget to put in the code BTS13 at check out for an extra 10% off your total.  What a sale.  I'm so excited!

Some of my faves in my store that will prepare you for the new year...

 Johnny Appleseed? 

 I have the cutest little Johnny for you!

He's the cutest!  The printables are even more adorable.  Your littles will love creating him and writing all about him.

Check out what else is included in this packet by clicking here

Need something for centers?  Well I love using my Reading Comprehension bundle!  I use it for centers, homework and even buddy work.  The little ones love it and it's such a great way to enforce comphrension and disecting parts of the story.

To know more of whats included, click here to take you there!

Check back on Sunday to see whats on whats on my wish list!

Whats on yours?