Bonfires, Football, and Family

ATUE Giveaway

Fall. It has arrived in south Georgia. Sometimes we do not really have a true "Fall" where we live; however, this year, it is has made its appearance. And we love it! Many times our weather switches from hot to cold and back to hot before we truly experience the cool, crisp air and the colorful leaves. But this year, we are thankful to have Fall upon us. 

The part I like best about Fall is family. This is the time of year where we love to sit around bonfires, roast marshmallows, and warm up by the crackling fire. We love to watch our UGA Bulldogs play. And we love to spend time together. So definitely the best thing I like about Fall is getting to spend quality time with my family making memories that will last a lifetime. 

We are excited about our FALLing into a Giveaway at ATUE. Hurry on over and enter for your chance to win a gift certificate. You will read each blogger's post and find out their favorite part of Fall. It will be fun! 

It's a Spooktacular Giveaway

Who is looking for some awesome resources to use in their classrooms? 2 Brainy Apples is hosting a Spooktacular Giveaway with tons of fabulous resources for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. Head on over today to enter. You have from now until October 20th. Enter all categories for the opportunity to follow some great teacher-authors and bloggers. 

What's the Big Deal Anyway?

Check out my blog post over at All Things Upper Elementary today!

September Currently

Hello, September! I cannot believe it is already September! We have been back in school for almost one month now, and the time seems to be flying by quickly. Once again, I have linked up with Farley's Currently Linky!

My little family went to the beach this weekend. We had a fabulous time, and the weather was perfect. I think it rained at our house the entire time we were gone, so I was glad that we took the opportunity to have one last little getaway before the cooler weather comes. Since we had today off from school, I told my daughter that she had to go through her toys and pick the ones she wanted to give away to other boys and girls. She is having a hard time parting with any of them, even the ones that have been at the bottom of her toy box and have not seen the light of day in forever. 

I really need to finish some projects I have already started. I am really good about starting projects around the house and not 100% finishing them. I have to finish them now so I can move onto something else. I also have a few TpT projects that I have been working on, and I think they are going to be great!

There are several things I need to do: 1) I need to run at least four times per week. I have not been doing this, and I need to because I always feel better. 2) I definitely need to drink more water. and 3) I need to begin shopping for Christmas. I know, it is only September. But I need to get busy picking up a present here and there so I won't feel so overwhelmed when December comes. I would like to enjoy the holiday season this year without having to worry about shopping, wrapping, etc. 

I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

It's the Big Day!

It's BACK to SCHOOL which means TpT is throwing a MONSTEROUS SALE and ATUE is joining in!  

We are guessing that many of you have been adding items to your wishlist (or the wishlist in your mind!) and this is THE time to stock up on all the resources that will make your teaching better and your planning easier. Whether you need something "extra" to spice up a unit or are ready to try something brand new--this is your chance to get amazing resources at an even more amazing price.



Make sure to stop by all of our stores and stock up on the amazing savings!  UP TO 28% OFF in each of our stores!!

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A New Chapter

This past Monday, August 12, 2013, I began a new chapter in my life. Monday marked the first day of my doctoral studies for my Ed.D degree in Educational Leadership. My classes that I am taking this semester are online/hybrid courses. Today, we met for the first time for our RSCH 9800 course. 

As I drove the hour and thirty minutes from my house to Valdosta, it was flooding. Usually, I will catch up on phone calls anytime I drive, but this morning was different. Because of the heavy rain, I knew my focus needed to be on driving so I left the phone alone. This quiet time allowed me to reflect upon my previous graduate work, and it gave me an opportunity to think about how different my life is going to be for the next several years. 

1. A change in sleep patterns: I love my sleep. God blessed my husband and I with a precious daughter who slept through the night very early on. Yes, God understands how vital it is that I get enough sleep. I graduated with my Ed.S degree in 2007, and since that time, my sleeping has been wonderful. I am a little nervous as to how my body is going to respond to late night readings, writings, and research. I know eventually I will get it together.

2. Family time: I love spending time with my family. Our daughter is just getting the age where she is becoming involved in many activities, such as dance lessons, private tennis lessons, tennis matches, soccer, etc. I want to be there and be involved. This is another reason why my sleep is going to take a hit because I will do most of my work after we put her to bed at night. 

3. Time management: I can no longer wait until the last minute to complete something. I have to begin as soon as I can in order to allow myself adequate time for quality work. Period. 

Obtaining my doctorate degree is a personal goal that I have always had for myself. I was beyond excited to receive a personal phone call informing me of my acceptance and then to receive my acceptance letter in the mail. While I know it is going to be a lot of late nights and seemingly endless readings, I am elated to embark on this new journey. 

Here It Comes...BTS Sale!

It is that time of year again, when Teachers Pay Teachers holds their annual Back to School Sale. The sale will run from Sunday, August 18th through Monday, August 19th. If you use the Promo Code "BTS13" you can get any item from my TpT Store 28% off! That is the lowest they will be all year! I hope you will take a look and see what you need for your classroom this year. 

Here are a few of my best selling items that you might like to add to your list: 

ELA Task Card Bundle {Common Core Aligned}

This bundle is already discounted, but it will be an additional 28% off August 18-19. 

Incentives for Middle School and High School Students

This is a great classroom management system that rewards positive behavior. Your students will love it!

Write with Me Journal {Common Core Aligned}

If you are looking for a great way to get your students and parents interacting, this is it! There is a journal prompt for each week of school. The students and parents/guardians work together to complete it. It is a win-win situation, and many teachers are loving it!

Teaching the Reading Literacy Common Core Standards {7th Grade ELA}

This is the perfect teaching companion if you teach 7th grade language arts. There are activities for each standard in this pack, plus standards and vocabulary cards to post in your classroom. 

The Ultimate Back to School Survival Guide for Teachers

With 95 pages, you are sure to find everything you need to get your school year off on the right foot. 

I hope that you are able to stock up on some wonderful goodies at this Back to School Sale! Thank you to Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs for the awesome BTS graphics!