Mustache Theme

My students LOVED our mustache theme this past school year.  Seeing their excitement over it has me thinking I will just stick with the theme for another year.  I just finished creating some posters that I can use around our classroom... there isn't a ton of mustache material just yet, I will slowly try to fix that. Haha.

Click on the picture if you are interested in purchasing your own set of posters.

ENJOY!

Book Bin Labels

I just finished creating these bright book bin labels for my classroom!  There are a wide variety of subjects, authors, and genres! Click the picture to head on over to TPT and take a look. ENJOY!

FREEBIE ALERT

I have made it one of my goals to use picture books as a resource with my 5th Graders.  After teaching K/1 for 6 years, I have two large book shelves over flowing with children's books. I have tried my best to incorporate them in my classroom, the 5th graders still LOVE them, but I know I can do even better.  I want my students to be able to take a book and use it as a model for their writing.  I have created some book bin labels to help categorize the books, based on the 6 Traits of Writing. Below is a sample of what some of them look like.  Click on the picture to grab these book bin labels. Be sure to follow my TPT profile for future updates!

That's a Wrap

I can not believe it has already been a month since I closed that door!  Words can not express what an incredible journey this year has been. It was my second year as a 5th Grade teacher, after moving from K/1 which I had taught for 6 years! This group of students had such kind hearts, which is incredibly reassuring for our future.  I am already anxious for our next group to come... and can't wait to start setting up. Loving my summer break, but I do miss the munchkins.

My goals for 2015-2016-
1) I need to blog more.  I had a great 1st Grade blog, but now created this one which isn't grade specific. This way if I switch grades it doesn't matter. With learning so much new material I had to push blogging to the side for a bit... but, I'M BACAAACK!
2) My classroom WILL have more collaboration areas. This last year my students were hardly at their desk, which I love!  So, I want to offer more options on where they can go.  I am looking into some pub tables to put by our windows! :)
3) Hooks, hooks, hooks. Have you read "Teach Like a Pirate"? This book offers a ton of ideas for hooks.  I have always felt as though I did a decent job of this, but I know I can do bettter... and I WILL!

That is all for now!  Happy 4th of July week/weekend. May it be safely filled with love and laughter!

Celebrations

Alright Bloggers... How does your school celebrate the end of the year? This year we had a "blind" volleyball tournament. They had covered the net so we could not see the other team. Each grade did a fantastic job of really getting into it for the kids. I may be bias but I think our outfits were the best! ;)  Such a fun group of ladies <3