Showing posts with label Teacher Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teacher Week. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
#TeacherWeek15- Classroom Reveal!!!
My 6th year of teaching has begun!!
And now it's time to reveal to you my home away from home for this year <3
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| Y'all, I'm in love. |
Let me start out by saying these pictures were taken one week into the school year. In other words, students have had their hands on everything and have completely messed some areas up made it their home!
One more thing I want to say is...I didn't have to buy a single piece of furniture this year!!
*insert happy dance here*
Our amazing district was able to provide us with BRAND NEW flexible seating in all K-5 classrooms!!
Bye-Bye heavy and cumbersome kidney table and desks....Hello Awesome-ness!!
(Never mind that the kids trip over the enormous bean bags)
I have 3 of these bad boys in my room- 2 remain stacked for now until rest time
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| Back counter: cubbies, sink, writing center, student work and mailboxes |
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| My student's book boxes are on a shelf behind the couch- I love how they are a little hidden so visitors don't see the clutter |
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| Tally Mark pillows from Ikea :) |
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| Loving our new chairs and tables- these are 4 triangle tables put together Math center in the back corner And that blue piece of construction paper not put away nicely in the black hanging holder is driving. me. insane. |
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| My teacher area (AKA kid free zone) is against that wall. The bean bags definitely come in handy for when we do team planning :) |
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| Classroom Library- My mom gave me my adorable chair when I got married 2 years ago <3 |
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| Meeting Area- yay for giant bean bags that are washable #saynotolice Sit Spots on the carpet from sitspots.com |
My mom came up with the adorable idea of "swagging" my alphabet- her words, not mine ;) I absolutely LOVE how it turned out and it's my favorite part of my room. I got my letters from Kinder Craze- obsessed with all of her classroom decor- and added my own ribbon in between each letter.
Working on my new white board "puzzle piece" small group table has been exactly what I needed! No more "please go get your whiteboard..(2 minutes later).. No, that's your journal, I said whiteboard..(another 3 minutes)..." #forthelove
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| Reading nook, Great Expectations Board, and display shelf |
A new detail, but one I'm super excited about is my new classroom cubbies! We painted them with black chalkboard paint. It was a process for sure.
First, taking off the hardware (thank you hubby!) then spending a good amount time painting 2 coats (thank you Mom!)
For now, they have yellow post it stickys with names. My classroom is currently a revolving door with students so once I feel it's solid, I'll add their names with some super cute Cara Carroll-inspired chalkboard lettering :)
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Right now, I have seats for each child at a table but the option for various seating during Writer's Workshop and stations have been so much fun.
I love how the tables are super easy to move into any shape I want in order to accommodate different classroom activities. After my routines and classroom expectations are set in place (I'm thinking October) we will have the choice of where to sit. My ideal situation would be for kids to choose where they feel they work best. Some students genuinely prefer to be in a chair at a table but we all know that other kids just want to have more freedom.
Hosting parents last night for Curriculum Night and having them lounge back on the couches or sprawl out in the bean bags showed me once again that our kids need to be comfortable! I finally feel like my classroom is exactly that- comfortable, and HAPPY!!
Have you linked up with Blog Hoppin's #teacherweek to show off your Happy Classroom?
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Thanks for stopping by!
Monday, August 31, 2015
#TeacherWeek 15!! -- Fun Facts Monday
Hey y'all! I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin's #TeacherWeek15 !!
Today is...
So here it goes...
I am married to my very best friend! We have been together for 10 YEARS and will be celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary this November! <3
Andrew is the definition of Real Men Marry Teachers. He's the most patient man I know and always encourages me to be the best teacher I can be.
I'm a K-1 looping teacher!! ... What is that you ask? Well, it means that I start with one group of kindergarten students, and then "loop" with them to 1st grade for another year. Having the same students for 2 years is amazing. While looping has it's pros and cons, the relationships I am able to make with each student and their families are incredible. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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| My class two years ago- right before I got married and became Mrs. Saxon :) |
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| Same group 2 years later! |
This is my 6th year teaching and I'm back in Kindergarten starting my 3rd loop with a whole new group! Beginning with a brand new batch of kinder babies is always insane exciting!
I have the cutest dog known to man.
Meet Baxter.
He's a Morkie (Maltese & Yorkie mix) and he's spoiled rotten.
Soooo much puppy love for this guy!
I have a very unhealthy obsession with Fixer Upper.
Y'all if I could just be Joanna Gaines for just a day, I'd be happy.
I'd even settle for just being her BFF.
Make that- I'd settle to just MEET her!
Because of her, I have become completely obsessed with the "farmhouse" style and my house is now exactly that. I've never met a rugged old piece of wood or an old antique window that I haven't contemplated bringing home.
My friend, Katy and I made a trip to Waco to visit their little shop on Bosque.
I may have cried and screamed when we pulled up.
No shame.
I'm now the proud owner of a Magnolia coffee mug and tea towel #cantaffordthemagnoliawreath
Can't wait for the new Silos location to open in October. You can bet I'll be there opening weekend!
Painting my nails is my favorite boredom killer. I got so tired of spending way too much money on going to get my gel nails done- so Mom had a genius idea for me to get the at home gel kit.
I'm in love!
Best. Purchase. Ever. and has saved me SO much money!!
Hop on over to Blog Hoppin' to link up for Teacher Week so we can get to know 5 fun facts about you!!
Come back Wednesday for this year's Classroom Reveal. So excited to show you my room!
(And yes, you read that right- I skipped Tuesday. That's because Tuesday is Make Ahead Meals and this girl doesn't cook. )
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