February Currently

Where did January go? This past month is a complete blur... it just flew by. Maybe that's why I haven't posted since January 1st?!! (sigh).
Thanks Farley, from Oh' Boy 4th Grade for getting me back on my blog and setting some new goals for blogging. A great way to get back on track is with Currently, YaY!

Listening: I love "Thinking out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics are so beautiful to me- loving that special person in the present, no matter how old, strong, or popular.

"When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks..."

Loving: Went to Vintique Alley in Riverside with Wendie and saw some lovely antique/junky/old items. Totally things I love!! I bought this sign to add to my Valentine's Day decor. 

Thinking: It's time to update my miniature garden. My plants have done really well, but I want to change up the miniatures I have. Maybe something Valentine-ish or I really love the idea of a farm scene.

Wanting: After 20 years of teaching I realized that the most comfortable shoes for me are flats. I love  booties for fall/winter and flats for Spring/Summer.  So, I start now looking for the most perfect flats to get me through the school year and keep my footsies happy. I have been trying to find the perfect pink flats. I really want a perfect combination of pink/nude and comfort. Any suggestions?

Needing: My students love STEM activities and I need to find one that works well for Valentine's Day. Have you used any STEM activities that you or your students have enjoyed and learned from?

Pageant Title: I have become an expert online shopper and it is seldom for me to step foot in a store. I love the ease and convenience of online shopping-plus I love being able to find the best price.

Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland... SoCal Style

Yay! So glad you are here... I am so excited to start the year with a Blog Hop and tons of freebies. Great time to save some money, get amazing products, and win a couple of awesome prizes! Enter our raffle for a chance to win and download my winter freebie. Also available in Spanish (free too!) if you are interested.

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On to the next awesome freebie!

Currently 2015

Ugh! I seriously dislike making New Years Resolutions. Mainly, because I hate the feeling of failure :( With that being said, I love sharing and reading others "Currently" and it doesn't completely feel like a resolution list, right? Thanks Oh Boy Fourth Grade for sharing.

 

Check back on Friday for a FABULOUS SoCal Blog Hop!

Winter Freebies and A Cyber Sale

Hope you are all rested and are ready for three weeks of school before Winter Break. My tummy is full and I am looking forward to all the Christmas activities I will be doing with my students. This can be a tough time to keep them all focused so I really try to incorporate activities that incorporate the festive season.

Wendy and I created two products that we used with our students last winter. If you have not yet downloaded these two freebies, feel free to grab them now. One is a Christmas Shopping performance task and the other is one of our "Reading to Learn" booklets on the North Pole.

Also, TeacherspayTeachers is having an super cyber sale for two days. Check out our store for some great savings.

National Day on Writing

Did you know that Monday, October 20th is the National Day on Writing?  I know, what a great idea! The National Day of Writing is a day to celebrate all forms of writing and a time to encourage students to reflect on all the different kinds of writing they do on a daily basis, like making lists, texts, emails, journal/diary entries, and the important role writing has in our society. You can read more about this day at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE ). 

My class has been busy writing Halloween/Fall/Scary stories this month. So, I know they are already jazzed about writing. One way I help my hesitant writers get ideas flowing is by using our writing "Thought Launchers." Wendie and I created these to help get our students creative juices going. And they have done exactly that! 

We created some specifically for October and would love to share them with you and get your feedback on them. All you have to do is click on the pic and share with your students. Happy Writing!!

Read All About It! Sunday Scoop

Sundays are such a busy day of the week. It's feels good to stop and reflect on the coming week and  focus on what's going well. I want to avoid those Sunday Blues and have be optimistic about the week ahead of me.

The Teaching Trio have come up with a fun way to reflect and share.

 

3. Organizing my school time with blogging, social media, TpT, and life has been difficult. I want to really maximize my use of my Erin Condren calendar. Since I love the look of my calendar and amazing features why not maximize its use?! So, I must get to jotting things down and being more consistent. 

2. I have been such a fan of TJmaxx for years. I love their holiday items- I can always find something to purchase, especially from their holiday decorating items. I haven't been in awhile, so it's about time I have a looksie around. 

School work (maybe)

1. I know, please don't judge. But I love Apple products!! Especially the iPhone and when I heard there was a bigger version available it was a need to have. Yup, these older eyes need a bigger screen. Now, I get to find the most perfect case for my perfect phone (or at least I hope so). 

What's your Sunday Scoop?

Oh Boy... Currently

Love Farley's Currently and the adorable camping theme that Megan from A New Box of Crayons created. Super cute!!

 

Listening My fuzzy baby "Little Guy" is sleeping next to me as I type and has the cutest snore ever. I sure wish my hubby snored that cute. 

Loving After six years, I returned to the school I first taught at. I am so smitten with being back- I work for an amazing principal and with a great group of teachers. A bonus is that my hubby teaches there too!

Thinking Back to School is this Wednesday and I want to make sure I share meaningful information to the parents. Any suggestions? 

Wanting I love and am completely obsessed with booties. I am on the look out for the perfect pair of tan booties. Check these cuties out! Yup, I am obsessed.

Needing My love language is quality time- and I totally need some QT with my hubby. Although we work together and are fortunate to spend tons of professional time together, I still need my one on one quality time. So, my hubby and I are going out for breakfast tomorrow morning. Yum- french toast here we come. 

3 Trips My ideal trip involves a motor home and my three fur babies. I know it sounds crazy, but I cannot imagine going on a trip without them. Therefore, the 3 trips I chose are all places my hubby, three fur babies, and I can reach via road trip.