Classroom Door

It has been awhlie since my last post but here are pictures from my door and wall.

First try!!!

I actually made something I saw on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/90805044/

Tell me what you think.

Wonderful give away and Freebies!!!

Head over to http://firstgradefanatics.blogspot.com/ they are having a GREAT giveaway!! They will also be having their 14 Days of Summer beginning today with a freeie every day. Head over you do not want to miss out!!!

Best buy

 I just came back from Best Buy . They have one cent folders without any limits or minimun purchases. I bought ALOT!!!!

So Cute 99 cent Binders

I found these cute binders at Walgreens for 99 cents. I don't know if the picture does them justice but they are very bright fluorescent colors. My kids are going to love them.

Next week Best Buy has Folders for 1 cent!!!!!!! I know where I will be tomorrow!!

Wonderful Back To School Packet

I just purchased an awesome back to school packet from Babbling Abby. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Super-in-Second-Beginning-of-the-Year-Activities-for-2nd-Grade
You should go over and check it out. I can't wait to use it in my classroom.

Awesome books on ebay

I have some nice books for sale on ebay. Some great deals.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110724795359&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Field Trips

Target's field trip grants are now open.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031880
I received a grant last year for a class trip. It is very easy to register and request the grant.
Head over and apply!!

Fabulous Giveaway

Head over to http://primarygraffiti.blogspot.com/ for an awesome giveaway. She is giving her Data Notebook away before you can even buy it!!!!

Reading Question?????

  I am new  to second grade coming from kindergarten. I was wondering how you use class sets of chapter books? Do you read them to the class and have them follow along or do they read it to themselves and then answer questions? Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Back to School Giveaway!!!

Head over to http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2011/07/back-to-school-bonanza-contest.html?showComment=1311695095742#c2541264082881594991   for an amazing giveaway.

Back To School Letter

I created a back to school letter to send to my second grade students.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b4VAKH_jra8O9c7QSErIpLdLAScleJx9-Z-TrMoX1K8/edit?hl=en_US#

Let me know what you think.

Another awesome giveaway

Head over to http://yearn4learning.blogspot.com/ for a wonderful giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Give Away!!

A Day in the life of  a 2nd grader is having an awesome giveaway. Please head over to her website and enter the contest.
http://brittmale.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-very-first-giveaway.html

Sunny Days Give Away

Head over to Sunny days in second grade. She is having a wonderful 400th followers contest. http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/

Favorite Back to School Activity

My favorite back to school activity is to read the Kissing hand and make kissing hand cookies. I bought the cookie cutter from Amazon. I also put a heart sticker on my student's hand.

New Here

I will be teaching second grade for the first time in the fall. I just wanted to welcome you to take part in my journey alongside me.