Goals over Resolutions

It is crazy to believe that 2012 is a thing of the past. Where did the year go? Every year I attempt to set goals for the upcoming year. Here are my "blogger" goals:

1. Post weekly

2. Link up more often with fellow bloggers

3. Post more of my "stuff" on TPT and blog

To go along with my "goals" my first post of 2013 is to link up with my fav blogger Farley

Currently, I am soaking up what little bit of Christmas Break I have left. I should be completing lesson plans but I am blogging, snacking (hey I'm eating for two now), watching the Today Show and snuggling with my pups. This break has reminded me that I need to slow down and focus on what is important in life. I am looking forward to what the new year brings. I hope you all had a fantastic NYE and an even better 2013. Let's make it a great one together!

Wow...Long time no see

It has been forever AND a day since I last posted. Sorry for the extended hiatus. My school as you may remember was selected by our county to be the technology pilot school. We are 1:1 in grades 3-5. Every student and I mean every in 3rd-5th have an ipad to use every day at school. It has been an amazing learning experience. Through this initiative students have been able to learn to work collaboratively, think critically and have fun at the same time. My pins on pinterest have changed slightly in order to reflect the need to incorporate our iPads on a daily basis. Take a look at my top pins I have recently found.

Source: teacherspayteachers.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: cuentoexpress.wordpress.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: flapjackeducationalresources.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Im crafty and I know it... Haha, not really

As you know I love pinterest!!! I have pinned many fabulous ideas over the summer in hopes to transform my classroom. Well here is my latest pinterest adventure: crate seats. Hop over to my pinterest board for the link to the step by step directions I used.

Check out how mine turned out. Hey are not perfect but pretty close.

Here is the finished product

Hey friends! I posted earlier that I was working on my classroom using some of my inspiration from pinterest. Well, take a peak at what I have come up with.

Let me know what you think!!!

Pinterest Makeover Part 1

Hey guys!

I have been rather slack this summer on my blog. That is about to change. I am officially back in school mode. I know my husband will be happy to know that my days of schedules, work etc. are returning.

The last month has been filled with iPad workshops (more on that soon), common core sessions and working on my room. Here are some of the projects I am currently working on courtesy of Pinterest. My room is not finished yet so I am giving you a small preview via Pinterest. I will post my room pics tomorrow!

Source: theteachersdesk.tumblr.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: anotherdayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com via Heather on Pinterest

Source: scholastic.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Source: blasclass.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

I am so excited to show you the finished product tomorrow! I am going to bed, this girl is exhausted!!!

Back on Land

Hello blog buds

I have been MIA the last 10 days or so...this has been my home

For 7, yes 7 glorious days the hubs and I explored the Western Caribbean. It was amazing to get away and not worry about email, twitter, facebook, phone calls etc. We ziplined and did a rope course in Cozumel. In Belize the hubs and I hiked through the rain forrest on our way to cave tube. Our last two stops were Mahogany Bay and Grand Cayman. We decided to relax on the beach.

Here are some more of our travels!

I cannot wait to share all of my experiences with my kiddos come August. Once I have a grip on laundry I will blog more about my back to school prep.

Classroom Makeover Wish List

Every year I seem to be "switching" rooms so I am really excited to be in the same room this coming school year.

Here are some of the ideas I have found that I plan to use in making over my room. What do you think? Also, what are you doing in your room to make it organized?

Source: theteachersdesk.tumblr.com via Kristin on Pinterest

I love this organization. I have already purchased a lot of the crates, binders etc. needed for each group. I still need to purchase the book shelves.

Source: sciencenotebooking.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

What a beauty. I have longed for ways to make "take our your math journal"--simple. This is easy and I cannot wait to see how it goes this year.

Source: clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Love how there is a designated place for all anchor charts. Why didn't I think of this?

Source: adayinthelifeofmisskranz.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Wow! Such a clean and organized look

Source: littlestlearners.blogspot.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Great way for those early finisher's

More to come blog friends!

Can't wait to take pictures.