Hurricane Irene Sale!

    

Well it's really a Back to School Sale.... but we got much less damage than expected - so I'm celebrating by having a sale!  We had so much water (we live on a canal) that our house looked like a house boat!!!

Do you see the bench in the picture?  That is where our backyard ends.  So, even though we have to buy a new hot water heater and furnace, I'm still happy to have a home - so I'm throwing a 20% off sale!!  

Head on over to my TPT store and/or Teachers Notebook store to check out what's there.

Now... it's off to my sister's for a hot shower! 

First Day Jitters Response

I always read this story on the first day of school.  This is a funny story with a surprise ending that the students always seem to enjoy!  Feel free to download the response sheet I do with them after brainstorming all the different kinds of jitters.  

Crayon Wreath - Inspired by Pinterest!

Okay, so I am officially addicted to Pinterest!  I didn't quite understand what the hype was when everyone was talking about it on their blogs - but now I totally "get it."  I found the cutest wreath made from crayons on the site (click here) and attempted to make it on this rainy day.  I bought a foam wreath from AC Moore.  Then I took my son's old Hulk costume that he grew out of and wrapped it around the foam, using the hot glue gun as I went.  Then I used the hot glue gun again to glue on the crayons.  Finally, I added the checkered bow to hang.  I plan to hang it on my classroom door.  My son actually wants to make one for his new teacher this year... maybe a Winter holiday gift???  Very easy to do - and that's coming from someone who does not make crafts a lot!!!

Yay! New Blog Design

WOW!   **  WOW!   **  WOW!

I am LOVING the look of my new blog.  Jenn and her husband, A.K.A "Dream Team Designs" did an amazing job! They really went out of their way to make my blog look great.  Nothing but good things to say and I highly recommend using them to help make your blog look better.  Thanks Jenn!!!