Another Linky Party

Time for another Linky Party.  Today I am joining Kelley from Teacher Idea Factory for her very first linky party Rockin' Resources, Things I Couldn't Live Without.  If you haven't been on her site yet, be sure to head on over (after you read my list of course).

So here is my list of the top 5 things that I couldn't live without:

1.  All things Apple - I heart all things made by Apple.  My phone, ipods and especially my macbook (or as I like to refer to it. . . my baby).  This year I was so obsessed about getting an ipad for my classroom that my principal finally just let me use hers during the day to get me to stop bugging her.

2.  My document camera - Seriously, where has this been all of my teaching life????  If the building were about to burn down this would be one of the first things I think that I would grab on my way out the door.
3.  Jack Hartmann - Thank you, thank you, thank you Jack for teaching my kids how to count, write and read all year.  You can find a link to his website here.  BTW notice I call him Jack because he came to visit our school a few years ago so I feel like I can be on a first name basis with him.

4.  YouTube - Our school district FINALLY lifted the ban on YouTube and I haven't looked back since.  My kids love watching the little short clips that I can find there.  They make a great hook to use for your writing in common core.
5.  Nicky Folders - Thank you to Jenny from Luckeyfrog's Lillypad for reminding me about these folders on her linky party items. A friend introduced these to me last summer and I love them.  I convinced my principal to purchase them for my grade level this year and they were awesome.  Hands down one of the best purchases we made.  You can find a link to their site here.


Well thanks for reading my list.  I'm heading on over to the party to check out some more great ideas.

5 comments

  1. Thank you so much for linking up! I loved reading about your resources. Our YouTube ban is still in full force. I am hoping that one day (sooner rather than later) we can get the tech dude to see things our way! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you again!!

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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  2. Oh my, I love all things Apple as well....it probably should've gone on my list of things I can't live without! hah

    ~Steph

    The Quirky Apple

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  3. Apple *sigh* it's an addiction!! and I'm going to check out those folders now :)
    Blessings,

    Jessica Stanford
    Mrs. Stanford's Class Blog

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  4. Hi! I just found your blog. I am your newest follower.

    April
    Wolfelicious

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  5. Love my Apple!
    I love YouTube too, but I have to convert the links to viewable format to show at school since it's still blocked by my district. Bummer.


    Yearn to Learn Blog

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