I am so excited about the TpT Back to School Sale!!!  My cart is full, and my printer is inked up and ready to print!!!  My entire store is on sale today and tomorrow, August 18th and 19th.  You can save 20% off of all products and an additional 8% off at checkout using code BTS13. You can visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store (HERE). Don't forget to leave some sweet feedback so you can earn TpT points!!!!    I just love this precious sale banner from Jamie @ Firsties with Heart.   ..read more

I am finally sitting down to blog~~it's been 2 1/2 weeks but it feels like forever!  School started on Monday of this week, and I am so happy to be back!!  I really missed my coworkers and students.  I am the proud teacher of 28 precious, sweet, and lovable babies this year in 3rd grade.  You wouldn't believe the hugs I received in the last 3 days!!  I must admit that I was kinda sad to start school even though I missed everyone.  My baby girl is an 8th grader at another school~~she has been with me since she was in toddler 3.  I can't believe how diffe ..read more

 I am so excited to be guest blogging for Stevi & Tamara @ 2 Crazy Texas Teachers.   I must admit that I am extremely a little nervous~~this is my first time!  If you haven't checked out their blog~~you must pop over and say hello.  They have some wonderful ideas!!   I don't know about you...but I thrive on organization in my classroom. I guess you can say I have a little OCD when it comes to my classroom. Having things in the right spot or knowing where I can find a certain something helps my students as well as myself throughout the day. In my c ..read more

I started back in my classroom today.  I am so excited to share my Writer's Eye bulletin board with you.  I think it came out sooo cute!  I can't wait to share it with my students in August!!  I created my own posters, but stole borrowed the idea from Sailing Through 1st Grade.  The large pencil can be found at The Teacher Wife blog.  I have been waiting all summer to create my own board.  Hope you like it ..read more

Can you believe 2 posts in one week??!!  I am feeling crafty and wanted to share my creations with you.  I tried my hand at labels and name plates (again) and finally like what I see.  This PowerPoint thing is the BEST ever!!!!  I made some chevron (because it is the favorite so far) labels and name plates in green, purple, and pink.  I am linking up with Classroom Freebies: Manic Monday to share my product with you.  If you like them, please let me know.  I LOVE feedback and LOVE hearing your sweet words of encouragement!!!! You can download your ..read more

I am linking up with Tara @ 4th Grade Frolics for her wonderful Monday Made It Linky.  I have been so busy this summer that I only linked up twice with Tara.  Last summer, I made the linky party almost every week!! Thank goodness that this linky is ongoing~~I love it!!!!   Anyway, I tried (for the very first time ever) making my activities using PowerPoint.  Why have I been using Microsoft Word all these years??!!  I can't believe how easy it was. Let's just say...I changed my behavior clip chart again~~I only made about 5 before I decided to print!!! Check o ..read more

What do you think???  I am LOVIN' my new design!!!  Christi @ Design by Christi is soooo talented!  She created my new design.  Don't get me wrong, I adored my last blog design but it was missing something.  My classroom theme is Peace & Groovy so now I can have my blog match what I truly adore and love!!  To celebrate my new design, I created some freebies for you.  You can download your copy below!!  Happy Summer!! Grab your free copy (HERE ..read more

I am sure most of you already know that Google Reader went Bye Bye.  I personally did not use Google Reader so I can't say if I liked it or not.  But, I can say that I love Bloglovin'.  In the past week, I have gained over 100 new followers.  I just LOVE when I can open an email and see all of my favorite blogs in one place!  Who wouldn't love that!!   You can follow me on Bloglovin' by clicking the button at the top (it has a white and blue cross)!  Please check out Corkboard Connections for more awesome, terrific blogs to follow using Bloglovin'.  ..read more

Hello Everyone!    My heart is so happy that I am finally getting back to blogging.  Also, I am returning to the classroom as a 3rd grade teacher after being a librarian for 2 years.  Yes, it was beyond awesome being a librarian...BUT...I am so excited about teaching 3rd grade again.  My heart is in 3rd and I can't wait to meet my kiddos in August!  Not only am I going back into the classroom, but I am also moving to a different school.  SUPER EXCITED about that too!!!!  I have always loved the theme of Peace, Love, and Happiness (c ..read more

On Saturday, June 27th, I had the opportunity to meet and hang out with some wonderful ladies at the 1st Annual Louisiana Teacher Blogger Meet Up in Baton Rouge.  I was thrilled to meet everyone.  Jasmine @ Buzzing with Mrs. McClain planned and organized the meet up with help from Jessica @ Pride and Primary and Kristi @ Pelicans and Pipsqueaks. We learned about blogging, selling & creating products on Teachers Pay Teachers, and much more.  My favorite part of the day was just hanging out and talking to everyone!! Check out the table decora ..read more