Tried It Tuesday- Go Noodle and More!

So I haven't had a chance to blog in a few days because I have been super busy...once you read this post (which is going to be quite long..sorry about that :/....you will understand why!!

First I am linking up with the wonderful Holly at Fourth Grade Flipper for Tried It Tuesday. It is so funny that her tried it tuesday was Go Noodle...mine is too!! I guess great minds think a like :) I have been reading a lot about Go Noodle on other blogs...and I just had to try it myself! My kids absolutely loved it..especially with testing being over..what a great way to end each day in resource room! I only have 4 students in resource room so it is a small group...but they definitely have a ton of fun!! I highly recommend if you haven't tried it...go download it now, your kids will thank you, I promise!

They LOVED the Sprints and the song LET IT GO (obviously).

I am also linking up with My Carolina Classroom for her first ever link up!! Timesaver Tuesdays ...... This link up is about saving time...because as teachers...we barely have any time anyways!! So my time saver this week is to organize materials for each subject ahead of time and color code them based on subject so when you go looking or materials for the week..everything is already there ready to go. I like to keep my desk as organized as possible so these 10 tray organizer carts are perfect!!

Red is Reading

Orange is Writing

Green is Math

Blue is Social Studies

Purple is Science

Now to link up from the weekend since I was so busy with Weekend Windback 

My weekend was so full of exciting things! First was one of my really good friend's BABY SHOWER. The theme was a rain shower...absolutely PERFECT in every way!

 Since she is having a baby girl everything was PINK and adorable. The cake was absolutely delicious...and the outside may look like fondant...but it isn't, just frosting! Amazing!













The tables were set perfectly with beautiful flowers in mason jars and pink napkins, straws and table cards.  I didn't take a picutre of the food..but you can see it in the background...yummy!

When we arrived..each place setting had "Wishes for Baby." We had to fill these out for what we would wish for for the baby! (It was a lot harder than it looked!!) haha Obviously I wrote down "I hope you appreciate your teachers" lol The mommy-to-be is also a teacher :)

 Look at how adorable these shower gifts are!!! Mommy-to-be loves pinterest just as much as I do.
The little cloud (rain shower) said from my shower...to yours! A loofa with a little shower gel bottle. LOVE

 While we were chatting with others at our table...there were obviously baby shower games to be played! The first was The Price Is Right..there were items on a table we had to guess the price that was paid for each and get a total..all the items totaled about 50$!











Mommy-to-be opening up my gift! The grey box cane be used in the baby's room for toys or whatever..found it at TJMaxx!

Such a fun shower with a wonderful friend and her soon to be baby girl!

Also over the weekend I went to a Japanese restaurant for hibachi! Sooo good but very filling!  

I hope everyone had a wonderful CINCO DE MAYO! 

Also I hope everyone is enjoying Teacher Appreciation Week!!! I am so thankful for the teachers I work with :) Please make sure you enjoy the discounts at TPT and don't forget to check out my new TPT store!!!

It's Wednesday!

I didn't blog Monday or Tuesday...It's only Wednesday and it has been a long week!!
SO Today I am linking up with the wonderful Christina (Miss DeCarbo at Sugar and Spice!!) I love the idea of Wordless Wednesday...especially when it has been a long day.  See her post from today and link up here

A picture is worth a thousand words. 

(It is HUMP DAY though....and for those of you who don't know (10 years ago the movie Means Girls came out!) Also...Can you believe April is already over?!?!

Today was an exhausting day...for those of you who live in New York...this is why......(It's not really wordless...but the picture should tell you what I did all day!)

  How has your day or week been so far?! 

Don't forget to check out my Outfit Of The Day page!!

A Peek At My Week!

Today I am also linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for A Peek At My Week!!

Monday is going to be a busy day! Back to school and only two days left to review for MATH state testing! Gahh. At least I have made these positive motivation treats for my students for testing day!! I got these last year off TPT and totally forgot who I got them from...but thank you thank you thank you!! My students loveddd these last year and I know they will love them this year too!

So testing is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday yuck! But other than that this week I think will fly by (at least I hope!!) In 5th grade we have been reading Number the Stars and the students are enjoying it! We are doing a lot of writing with this novel study as well ( we can't forget about Claims and Evidence!) In 6th grade..we will be starting Hana's Suitcase..we have been giving students background on the history of WWII and will begin the novel study this week as well. Lots of things going on at school this week! 

It is the end of the month..so tomorrow afternoon (Monday) is book club!! I am looking forward to discussing the book Serena with all the ladies !

Tuesday I am chaperoning after school for modified softball...I haven't chaperoned the spring sports yet..so it should be interesting!! I hope the weather is nice! ahh. I'll let you know how that goes haha. 

Fast forward to Sunday and one of my really good friends is having her baby shower!!! I cannot wait :) Also--it will already be MAY..how crazy is that!! 

Hope everyone has a good week!!

Wordless Wednesday- Scarves

Today I am linking up with again Christina (Miss DeCarbo at Sugar and Spice!!) I love this idea of Wordless Wednesday. See her post from today and link up here

A picture is worth a thousand words. 

While I was working at LOFT this past week..I picked up a few scarves for some teacher friends who wanted a little spring pop of color. What do you think of these scarves?!?! (Don't mind the green and orange straps---those are from my reusable wegmans bags.) Yes--I did take this picture in my car haha one of my coworkers wanted to see what they looked like :)

What are you adding to your wardrobe for this spring to wear to school?! :)

OR What are you doing for the appreciation days/weeks or EOY gifts?!

 

Five for Friday!

 TGIF...wow I feel like this week flew by!!! I don't know if that is a good or bad thing...considering this weekend is Easter and then it is back to school! At least it's almost MAY right?!?! Today is the perfect day for Five for FRIDAY!

I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching make sure you check on their page and link up!! I have had a wonderful week back into the blogging world. I could not be happier...I seem to be addicted! Either writing a post or reading other blogs...it is all I have been doing this break..but I am really okay with it!

So after blogging all week...and finding so many more things I want to do and try from all these other bloggers...I decided to start an OOTD page..I know that many other bloggers have this as well, but if you don't know what it is is Outfit Of The Day. You can check it out soon on my page bar at the top of my blog and everyday you will see a new outfit combo. Hopefully you will see it as a place to get ideas on what to pair together and how to wear certain trend items! You might even see a link up on Wednesday for OOTD...stay tuned!
 Here is a sneak peak....Enjoy!

April 16, 2014

lace pants- LOFT

grey mini ikat sunwashed tee- LOFT

grey TOMs

jean jacket- Kohls

Love the mix of patterns, textures and colors together

 

    April 17, 2014

          black maxi dress- LOFT

           chambray top- LOFT

           sandals- Jack Rogers 

            watch- Michael Kors

I can't even begin to explain how excited I am to be getting my first Stitch Fix next week. I will be blogging about it as soon as the shipment arrives. I know I am behind on this whole fix...but I can't help but think how PERFECT it is to incorporate into my blog for Style Closet. I feel like it is all I have been researching and talking about this week. Get ready for a post soon!

 April 21...3 days! Yes I am totally counting down...

These are two pictures from this week..Riley was not too happy with me at the beginning of the week..and then Charley. I have been blogging everyday instead of "dog sitting"... Apparently I haven't been paying much attention to them (even though I have!). So the other night..Riley and Charley climbed right into my lap to snuggle and pushed the computer right out of the way!! I didn't mind at alll... :)

 Time for some change....Ombre Hair....what do you all think!?!

I wish I could talk more about my classroom...but since I haven't blogged in awhile, I don't even have pictures of anything recent! That will change as soon as I get back to school on Tuesday!!! But in the meantime...I can talk about BOOK CLUB (which kinda has to do with my classroom/school...) There are about 12 teachers that get together once a month to eat, drink, gossip and discuss a book! I joined last year as a first year teacher and I am SO happy that I did! I have become close with many wonderful teachers! I look forward to it every month! Last month ( I didn't read the book in time but I am reading it now and LOVE it) we read Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. It is a definitely a must read! For the month of April we are reading Serena by Ron Rash. I will be starting that this week as well! I have it downloaded to my iPad already! 

 

I enjoyed linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching and sharing with you my 5 for Friday! I hope that you will link up as well! Don't forget to comment!

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Wordless Wednesday

Today I am linking up with Christina (Miss DeCarbo at Sugar and Spice!!) I love this idea of Wordless Wednesday. See her post from today and link up here!

A picture is worth a thousand words.

These are similar to Brag Tags...which I am looking into for next year. So my question is....
What positive rewards system do you use with your students? 
If you use Brag Tags--let me know what you think! :)

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