Friday, June 1, 2012

School's Out!

This past school year went by so fast! Our last day was May 18th and I am enjoying my break. Of course, I am already thinking about next year. The main thing I need to concentrate on is incorporating lessons to the Common Core Standards. I also have a goal of making emergency sub plans and making more "Daily 5" centers. Pinterest is something I am becoming addicted to! I have found so many good ideas from room organization to lesson plans!
Our school's theme for next year is Beach/Ocean. I'm going to decorate my room by using a Tropical Beach theme. I've found lots of cute things from the Dollar Tree already. There are also a lot of ideas on the Internet and blogs. Here are a few things I've purchased already. I welcome any ideas from bloggers! Thanks!


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    1. Yes, I''m looking forward to decorating the room! I'm glad I found your blog. It's great!

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  2. Hey girly! It looks like you got your bloggy problem figured out. I like the banner background and your header looks cute! I love all your cute beachy/ocean stuff! Welcome back to blogging!

    :) Marlana
    Lil' Country Kindergarten

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    1. Well, I have some of it figured out! I'm thankful for your willingness to help me on Thursday. You are the best!!!

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  3. Your room is going to look so bright and cheerful! I love anything beachy! =)

    I am happy to be your newest follower. I would love for you to hop over and visit me when you get the chance.


    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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    1. I'm happy to have you as a follower too! I joined your blog too. It's so cute and you have a LOT of good ideas. As you can see, I'm still working on my blog. It's nice to "meet" you!
      ~ Lisa

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  4. Lisa, I have been having issues with Blogger. Would you mind coming and trying to follow me again? I think if you follow me from the button on the sidebar it will work. Your picture isn't showing up and I am not on the list of blogs you follow. =(

    I'll be having a HUGE giveaway soon that I would love for you to join. =)


    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  5. Thanks for letting me know! It shows that I joined now. :-)
    ~ Lisa

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  6. As I toured several districts here in Kansas this past year, I encountered two middle schools that adopted a building-wide theme, which seemed to unify students for that age group. I'm wondering what a school-wide theme looks and feels like at the elementary level! Looking forward to reading your blog to see how your next year goes.

    :)

    Michaele

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  7. We have had school-wide themes for the past 3 years. I believe it has helped motivate the students and staff. We have assemblies related to the themes about once a quarter. The following themes were used: Hollywood, Cowboys/Western, and Sports. I'm looking forward to next year's theme-Beach/Ocean. We are supposed to rotate themes every 7 years so it won't be so costly. Teachers are encouraged to decorate their hallway areas, but a lot of us also decorate our rooms (although not required).
    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    ~ Lisa

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  8. I am doing an ocean theme in my classroom. It has been very fun finding stuff for it! I am a new follower!
    www.kindertrips.blogspot.com

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  9. Welcome to my blog! I'm glad to meet another teacher who will be decorating with the same theme. Yes, it has been fun for me too. I have lots of ideas and look forward to decorating at the end of summer. I look forward to hearing more about your fun stuff you've found!
    ~ Lisa

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