Finally an Update!

 Well, considering the summer is almost over, I figured I needed to update you all on what's been going on. Whew! This summer has been so busy and so wonderful. I've been reading a lot, attending workshops, growing in my relationship with God, making new friends, tutoring, and working on our Task Force Committee. Instead of just updating you on my week, I'm going to give you a brief update over the last month. lol

A teacher friend of mine introduced me to Classroom Economy. Why have I never heard of this? I'm so excited to use this in my classroom! I'm going to slowly integrate it into my class and tweak it for my sanity. Classroom Economy is essentially enables teachers to teach financial responsibility and is a great classroom management tool. "The program is designed to overlay a classroom curricula and connects to many Common Core Standards." For more information click {HERE}. 

I created THIS FREEBIE for you all! It is a poster of the Classroom Jobs I'll be using! Click the image below or the link to download it! (The document is 3 pages.)

This summer I got two new tattoos and two new piercings. Y'all, I love tats and piercings! I know some people don't think teachers should have them, but hey, I have to be true to myself. :-p

Here you can see my new cat tattoo! This picture was taken of my friend, Emily, and me at my friends' wedding. :)

Here you can see my new tragus and nose piercing! We'll see if my principal lets me wear a tiny one to work! lol I may just have to wear a clear retainer. Boo. haha

I had a great Fourth of July! My grandparents came in town! I always love getting to spend time with them. :) My Grammy is so sweet and bought new sandals for me (a very early birthday gift). I absolutely love them! I have received so many compliments on my orange Chocos!

After meeting with my teacher friend yesterday for coffee, I got word of another great idea for my classroom! She told me about Plickers! It's a way to use QR codes in your classroom. OMG! I can't believe I haven't heard of this before! I can't wait to utilize this in my classroom! It can be used to gather data, as an introduction to a subject, as an exit slip, as test prep practice, and much more! Of course, we have to remember to keep our class novel! Kids will get tired of doing anything if we over use it!

I love my job! I'm just not quite sure I'm ready for summer to be over! lol I have really enjoyed this time of growth! The last week in July I'll be spending almost every day in my classroom, and Friday the 31st is our Teacher Lock In! Gosh, it's just flown by.

I hope you have a great rest of your summer! I'll update again soon!