Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Necessary School Supplies


FREE AT LAST!!

I have officially completed ALL of my coursework for my two summer classes!! YAHOOOOOO! I have my last classes tonight, but my work is DONE. So- the good news is, I’ll be back to posting regularly. I’m thinking I’ll post every 2-3 days.

Moving on- I am glad to finally start my ‘real’ summer, i.e. do what I want: like craft, read, pin, and take a nice long trip back to Michigan to see my family.

I am currently working on a math journal packet. I’m hoping to have it finished by the end of the week, so keep your eyes peeled for that FREEBIE.

I am also looking forward to doing a little school supply shopping over the next few weeks. I have a Staples gift card ‘burning a hole in my pocket.’ I broke it in over the weekend when I bought two new one-touch staplers. A purchase that my husband scoffed at, but he doesn’t realize how hard it is for 6 year olds to staple together mini-books! I was in the stapler section for a good 10 minutes, trying out as many as I could, and comparing their ‘one-touch’ abilities. I must say I am satisfied with my purchase:



I have been trying to decide how to have my students keep their supplies this year. I have been doing some pinning, in the little free time that I had, and am starting think I may switch from personal supplies to shared table supplies. But, I have always had my kids keep their own supplies… so it’s been a tough call for me (clearly because I have yet to decide!). So here are today’s questions:
·        How do your students keep their supplies (personal in desk, or shared at tables/teams)?
·        What supplies do you ask your kids to bring?
·        What supplies do you purchase for your kids?
PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Short and Sweet


Inspired to Post

       Again I truly apologize for my absence- the good news is that the semester is almost over! (Sigh of relief)

       I was checking my email this morning and I had an email from Christina DeCarbo (remember the AWESOME How-To Writing Unit I did with my kiddos), well she created it and happened to stumble across one of the posts that I ‘pitched’ her unit in. She left a comment AND she subscribed to my blog! YAHOO!! Sorry- this is exciting for me because I have been neglecting the blog because of my of schoolwork- and this was affirmation that my blog is searchable and can be ‘stumbled upon.’

       Moving forward- I will be present at least every few days after the 10 (last day of classes!). There will be some information on the book No More, “I’m Done!” Fostering Independent Writers in the Primary Grades by Jennifer Jacobson, and there will be LOTS of FREEBIES!!

       If you’re new to Life in First please look over the older posts and pick up the FREEBIES that are already posted. :D
       Finally be sure to follow Miss DeCarbo’s blog: