A Few New Things in my classroom

Hi! I can't believe I have not been on here since the big TpT Back  to School Sale! I have been super busy with getting my classroom ready and trying to get my head together for the beginning of school!   I don't have pics of my entire classroom as we are in our second full week of school, but I did take a few pics of some new things that I made for my room. Check them out below!

I use this for my classroom jobs. I put the students names on index cards and move them down each day. I want to fix up something cuter, but ran out of time before school, maybe later. 

This pic doesn't show up very well, but of course there are pigs on this behavior chart. I used the ribbon to attach them too and used a magnetic clip to hold it in place. I saw this on pinterest!!

These are the words I put on door to go with my pigs programmed with each student name. P I G S:
Prepared  Intelligent   Growing  Students.. I wanted to put paper on the door, but as I said, I ran out of time. They were thrilled to see their pigs anyway!

I made this from an idea off of pinterest. It is hanging outside my classroom door to let others know where we are at when we leave the room.  I keep forgetting to move it back when we return!! I will have to get used to that!

And last... a dear friend of my daughter made this for me to hang outside my classroom. Don't you love the pig with the bling-bling!! She is so talented and I absolutely love it!  Sorry I have been gone for so long, won't be gone this long again, unless something drastic happens!! Hope you like the pics of some of my new things. I was so excited to have them in my classroom

Happy Wednesday!!

Big TpT Sale and a LINKY Party!!

WooHoo!! It is finally here! The big Back To School Sale at TpT! Not only is everything in my store 20 % off, but you get an extra 10% off if the use the code BTS12!! What an awesome deal! Is you cart already full? Mine is!

Just click on the picture above and go straight to my store!! Have a look around and grab a bargain!

I am joining Cassandra over at Adventures in Room 5 for a linky party! If you want to join in click on the cart.

Here are a few of the things I have in my cart ready to buy!

I have had my eye on this unit from Cynthia Vautrot over at 2nd Grade Pad for some time. After finding out that we would be teaching spelling this year, I knew I would need some activities and guidance with teaching. Cynthia has some awesome games, a bee craftivty, and a bee that is looking for good spellers! I love it! Just click on the picture and it will take you to it. Grab it while it is on sale! Cynthia has over 100 items in her store, so stay a while and shop around. I know you will find somthing you want!!

I also have an item from Patricia Ellis' store, The Original Doodle Bug. It's an All About Me Bag. What a great way to get to know each other!

Just click on the pic and there you are! Check it out(sorry my pic is kinda blurry).

And one more thing I have in my cart!!

This creative writing map gives you all the steps you need and even posters to display. I so need help when it comes to teaching writing. I know this is going to help me accomplish what I want my students to achieve this year! This is from Educational Insights Today and if you click on the picture you will go right to the page so you can purchase it!

Here are a few of the items in my store you might like to see!

TpT  Back to School Sale!! 20% off of my store with an extra 10% off of that with the code

BTS12!!

Happy Shopping!!

If you would like a looky see at some of the other shops that are having sales click on this link and look at the list!

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Pinterest Linky!

Hi! Happy Saturday! Sitting here thinking about all the stuff I need to do in my classroom. Although I have a week before I am supposed to go back, I will venture back on Monday so I can get a head start. So much to do!! Anyway, Debbie Clement over at Rainbows Within Reach is having a Pinterst Linky Party. You can find all kinds of teacher pinterest boards!! Click on the picture below and link up!! Lots of great resources!

Oh! Forgot to tell you, I am typing this on my brand new laptop!! Was so excited to finally get one!

More Great Finds!!

Well, yesterday was payday for me, so of course I went to the Walmart. I had to visit the .88 aisle again. I even found a goodie that had been marked down!! Take a look!!

I love to use the giant paper clips in my plan book! I found some colored staples, some cute clips that say today, do, file and ASAP(sorry for the glare, I hope these clips can help me be organized!). I bought a stamp pad and the trays were on sale for $1.00 for 2(thought I could use them in a station, going to put some cute picture on them and modpodge when I decide what game I will use). The hand is an air freshener, because let's be honest, 2nd graders can sometimes be STINKY!!  Then I found this tote basket on sale!!

I bought this for $3.00!! I love it! Don't know what I am going to use it for, maybe carry my books back and forth from school to home(but the only drawback to that is, it will stay in the car because I never bring my stuff in the house when I bring it home!).  I could use it for storing books, do you have any ideas?  Let me know.

    I just finished another back to school theme and posted it to my TpT store. It is called Welcome to a "Moo"-velous Class! Check it out! Click on the picture above and go right to the page! I have added several new items, so check those out while you are there. There is also a freebie! A MOO notebook cover!

Click on the picture and download it for free!!

I hope to be Motivated, Optimistc, and Organized in my classroom this year! But alas, I am the"Pig Lady"! Does anyone have an inspirational idea for PIG that I could use on a notebook cover for my classroom?  Give me yor ideas!!