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• Symbaloo – Bookingmarking Tool and Resource
  on Apr 22, 2013 in Classroom Management School
  So, I am in love with a bookmarking site called Symbaloo.com.  So far, I’ve mainly used it to bookmark videos for movement in the classroom but it has so many possibilites. I have started boards for composers and listening videos … Conti...
• Not Quite Anchor Charts
  on Apr 20, 2013 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Crafts-General Organization School
  So, I absolutely LOVE the anchor charts I’ve been seeing on blogs and on Pinterest.  Apparently, anchor charts are supposed to be minimalistic so as not to confuse the children with extra information and art.  Oops!  I guess I can’t &#...
• First Flea Market Booth/Modern Lux Photography
  on Apr 20, 2013 in Craft Booth Crafts-General Features!
  A few weeks ago, I decided (rather spur of the moment) to have a booth at the monthly flea market on base.  It was an experiment…..one I won’t repeat.  It was more garage sale that craft vendors so I wasn’t … Continue readin...
• Rambling Thoughts of a Music Teacher (and other stories)
  on Feb 18, 2013 in Classroom Management School
  Being a music teacher is a very public job…….public as in your colleagues get frequent opportunities to see the fruits of your effort. General education teachers have test scores that represent their and students’ success in the cla...
• 2nd Grade Performance: This Old Gingerbread House
  on Feb 16, 2013 in School gingerbread gretel hansel performance program winter
    I chose Teresa Jenning’s “This Old Gingerbread House” for 2nd grade’s performance this year.  It was actually a last minute (by last minute, I mean I chose it in the fall rather than last year) decision because I hadn&...
• Excel Award
  on Feb 2, 2013 in School
  So, I won an award.  Each year, one teacher in each San Antonio district is chosen and awarded.  I was chosen by my colleagues which is an honor just in itself.  It was quite an interesting experience being interviewed by … Continue reading...
• Welcome to My Classroom Sign
  on Jan 12, 2013 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management School
  Being on a military base, we have students coming and going all the time.  I don’t know about you, fellow teachers, but I don’t like being called “miss,” “teacher,” or any other variation of that.  I try very har...
• Welcome Spring Semester
  on Jan 11, 2013 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Organization School classroom decorations decorations elementary Music music classroom
  I don’t know about you but the end of the semester wreaks havoc on my classroom.  With three performances between Thanksgiving and Christmas (because I’m crazy), there was so much going on, I couldn’t keep up with the mess.  Also,...
• A Pirate Christmas
  on Jan 10, 2013 in Classroom Decor School christmas elementary Music performance
  For 3rd grade’s performance, I chose the John Jacobson musical “A Pirate Christmas.”  It was a blast!  I’ve heard great things about the “Pirates!” musical as well but I’d never done either show until this...
• “Big Chill (Hoping for a Snow Day)” Performance
  on Dec 8, 2012 in Classroom Decor School
    Sometimes things don’t turn out the way you planned…..sometimes they are better!  I had originally planned to a concert of Christmas songs with fifth grade but, on the first day of working on it, the kids told me they … Cont...
• “Autumn Days are Here”
  on Dec 8, 2012 in School
  Well, it’s that season again.  The season for performances! For the fourth grade performance, I chose to do Hal Leonard’s “Fall Festival.”  Of course, we had to rename it “Autumn Days are Here” because we actuall...
• Thanksgiving/Autumn Wreath
  on Oct 29, 2012 in Classroom Decor Holiday Home Decor School
  After making the snowman wreath and getting so many compliments on my Halloween/Wicked Witch wreath, I decided to add an Autumn wreath into the rotation to fill the gap between Halloween and Christmas.  Of course, this is for school because …...
• Pinspiration: A Snowman Wreath
  on Oct 16, 2012 in Classroom Decor Holiday Home Decor School
  Last week, I was asked by my friend and colleague, Julie, to make a wreath for the December meeting of our teacher organization.  Now, what I’m about to say may be controversial but…….. the problem with Pinterest, is that I …...
• Binder Covers
  on Oct 15, 2012 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Organization School
  I started the year with one giant binder with seating charts, grade charts, and parent contacts for every grade level I teach.  Yeah, that didn’t work.  It was WAY too cumbersome and I found myself not using it like I … Continue reading...
• Surprise! It’s Mom’s Birthday!
  on Oct 10, 2012 in Holiday Home and Family Repurposing birthday celebration centerpiece party
  Doesn’t she look surprised?!? Here’s a secret:  she had an inkling…..mostly because she knows me TOO well! So, for those who missed it, here is a run-down of her party. Amazing cake from Jeri’s Back Home Bakery North Side Ba...
• Cara’s Classroom 2012
  on Sep 8, 2012 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Organization School classroom classroom layout elementary music Music
      Entrance I have posted about this bulletin board before.  This is just a redo. You can see more about it HERE. Office Classroom Area Thanks for looking!
• Classroom Sneak Peak!
  on Aug 15, 2012 in Classroom Decor School
  Like it or not, back to school is one it’s way!  I have been laid up for several days following leg surgery but that hasn’t stopped me from planning for an awesome year ahead.  Now, my room is not quite … Continue reading →...
• Positive Contact & Parent Contact Sheet (Freebie)
  on Aug 14, 2012 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Organization School
  I keep in contact with parents but I’m not the best at keeping track of it.  My goal for this year is to be better at it.  Below is the sheet that I’m going to use in my notebook.  Even … Continue reading →...
• Owl Labels: Printable
  on Aug 13, 2012 in Classroom Decor Classroom Management Crafts-General Organization School
  Inservice starts exactly one week from today and students come the following Monday.  Needless to say, I’m already in prep frenzy.  Fortunately, my room is just about finished (pictures coming soon) so I’ve been working on management an...
• Cruise 2012 Pt 6: Caitlan Definitely Got Her Lighthouse
  on Jul 30, 2012 in Home and Family Travel
  The afternoon of our day in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we went on an excursion to Peggy’s Cove.  We took a bus to this tiny little town called Peggy’s Cove with 35 residents on a preserved area of land.   The … Continue reading ...

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