Simpson's Superstars: Pinterest

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Showing posts with label Pinterest. Show all posts
Little did I know that last summer my teaching would change FOREVER.  Thank you so much to everyone on ProTeach who introduced me to the wonderful world of Pinterest. I am a visual person so this site is just what I needed.  Well fellow Pinners. . . its' time to UNITE!!!

This week the blog Endless Pinablities is hosting a Back to School Pin Party.  Be sure to check back every day this week to find some great new classroom idea.  I will be posting on Tuesday morning, so be sure to mark your calendars.
Debbie from Rainbows Within Reach is hosting a linky party for all pinners.  If you have a Pinterest account click here to link up to this party and find other teacher pinners you might want to follow.  I'm number 148 on the list or you can click here to see my boards. 

I'll leave you will one of my favorite ecards from my board "Pin This". 
Well, I'm off to pinstalk some new teachers. SHINE on everyone
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1 week??!!??  Really I haven't posted for 1 whole week?!? I couldn't believe it either but it's true.  This past week I have been teaching a really exciting workshop called SEA Lab.  I get to work with some exceptional teachers and I have just been consumed by it.  I keep having visions of Dory from "Finding Nemo" saying "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming".  I'm only teaching SEA Lab for one more week.  When I'm done, I promise to post about this unique workshop.

Now on to (insert Charlie Sheen's crazy voice) WINNING!!!!  I won these fun awards from the lovely ladies over at Primary Possibilities.  I think they are adorable and I can't wait to use them next year with my little munchkins.  Click on the picture below to purchase these awards from their TPT store.  Thanks again ladies.

PINNING!!!!!  I am so excited to be joining up with some other pin-a-holics for a fantastic new blog, Endless Pinabilities.  This idea was the brainchild of Tanja from Journey of a Substitute Teacher.  As she says on the blog, Endless Pinabilities is a place to share favorite pins and crafts that were inspired by Pinterest.  You can find my very first post by clicking here.

Well that's all I have for now, I'm off to stalk : )
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Friday was the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for my Shining Superstars. This week was filled with packing, playing, paperwork, parties, hugs, a few tears but a lot of laughter.  Here's a short list of what worked for me this week:

1.  Pinterest / bloggers - Thanks for all of the great ideas.  My favorite new idea was from Stephanie's blog Falling Into First. Her ice-cream sandwich sundaes were a HUGE hit with the kids and the teachers. I will never scoop another bowl of ice-cream in school again.

GENIUS idea

2. My friends - Thank you all for helping me get through this stressful week where my CRAZY, CRAZY procrastination almost caught up with me.

3.  Remembering the reason - My favorite part of the week is when I took the time to remember the reason why I teach.  Every year on the last day while the kids are watching a movie, I pull each student up one at a time to give them the one-on-one attention that they need. First, I open their gift for me. I like to do this away from the other students so that I don't hurt anyone's feeling who might not have gotten me a present. Then I tell each child what makes them special and why I will miss them.  When I'm done talking, I give them one of my extra special "sqwishy hugs" - the kind that let's them know I love them.  I know it sounds kind of sappy but the smile on a child's face while I am telling them what makes them special, is one of the reasons why I teach.

I hope that during this crazy time you had a chance to remember the reason.

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I am joining up with Bonnie from Living a Wonderful Life for her first linky party -  I Have a Confession. . .This Is My Obsession. Here are the things that I am currently obsessing over:

1.  McDonald's sweet tea and chocolate chip cookies.  I know about the calories.  I know about the fat.  I know about the sugar but honestly for now - I DON'T CARE !!!  If you live anywhere in the south you can probably appreciate a good sweet tea, and let me tell you this one is GOOOOOOD.  For one measly little dollar you too can sip this sweet nectar.  While you are at Mickey D's be sure to try some of their chocolate chip cookies.  You get 3 for $1.00 and trust me, that is a deal for these chewy, chocolaty, yumminess.
Sweet tea might just be a Southern thing but ohh is it good ya'll

Tip: I order mine without ice so I can get more and then I add ice when I get home

2.  The one and only Dollar Tree.  Now don't get me wrong, I love all the dollar spots at Michael's, Target, Joanne's etc. but there is no substitute for the Dollar Tree.  Seriously. . . everything for $1.00, what teacher doesn't love that????
3. Now come on,  I think we all know what the last obsession for me is.  O.k. I'll give you a hint -  give me a P. . . give me an I . . . give me a N. . . give me a T E R E S T.  Put them all together and what do you have???  PINTEREST PINTEREST PINTEREST!!!!!!!!  If you don't believe I am truly obsessed then click on my boards over on the side and you'll see what I mean.  I think I have a problem, does anyone know of a support group for pinners?


So there you go, a little sneak peek into my CRAZED, OBSESSED life.  Until later. . . I'm off to pin something.

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