What's in My TeachersPayTeachers Cart? - Back-to-School Sale 2014

I'm so pumped for tomorrow that I can hardly stand it! I've been patiently waiting for TpT to announce their Back-to-School sale dates so that I could snag some items on my wish list. The time is finally here!

The TeachersPayTeachers Blast off Back-to-School Sale is August 4-5, 2014. In my store, all items will be discounted 28%. Just make sure you use the code BTS14 at checkout. 

Last year I shared with you what I planned on purchasing during the 2013 sale, and this year I'm doing the same. Feel free to share your link with me if you're posting your shopping cart, too. I'd love to see what I might be missing out on before it's too late!

This year, I REALLY need help getting started in first grade! I've decided that I need to rely heavily on resources from experienced first grade teachers. I plan on purchasing these 3 items!

1) Calendar Helper by Ashley Sanderson

2) Back-to-School No Prep Math and Literacy Packet by The Moffatt Girls

3) Work on Writing Year-Long Bundle by Cara Carroll

Hopefully you have some shopping to do, too! Click the image below to visit my TpT store and many others to take advantage of the great sale! {Remember sale is August 4-5!}

The BLAST OFF Back-to-School 28% off SALE

Can you believe it? It's that time of year! 

Like every summer, this one started off with me thinking I had so much time on my hands. I certainly had time on my hands, but once July hit, the rest of the summer flew by!

At this point, I'm feeling a little bit like I don't want summer to end and a little excited, too!

Since I'm in a new school district now, I've actually been able to get into my classroom much earlier than I usually do. I've been working on things off and on since mid-July. I had a lot of organizing and thinking to do.

My mom graciously came to help me unload all of my boxes and this is what my room looked like immediately after we got everything inside...

I have made progress, but it's been a little overwhelming. I like things being organized, but sometimes I despise all the work it takes to get there!

Next week is SUPER exciting for me for two reasons though:

1) My youngest sister (11) is coming to help me decorate my room! This is a two-year tradition at this point, and I don't plan on breaking it any time soon. I'll take all the free help I can get! 

What makes this extra exciting is that I'm going to be in the same school district that she is attending! I will get to see her so much more (almost daily, in fact) and I absolutely can't wait for that. Her school is directly out that window that you barely see in the picture above.  

2) Next week is also the annual Back-to-School Sale for TeachersPayTeachers! In my store (and many others), you can save up to 28% off! I'm already anxiously preparing to buy, buy, buy!

{TpT sellers, feel free to use my sale image!}

On Sunday, in fact, I plan on sharing with you what I have in my TpT shopping cart! You'll want to see my list because I have found some GOODIES this year. Plus, I want to see what you've found, too!

Have a great weekend, friends!

Colorful Owl Newsletter Templates - Digital Download

I have fabulous teacher friends. Abso-stinkin-lutely fabulous teacher friends, y'all.

Last week I had some of them over to my house for a mini Back-to-School bash. It was nice to get together, chat, and help ourselves prepare for our first week back to school (without kids). Plus, I enjoyed getting to show off our new home to some of my friends. We're still in that excited phase!

One of my good teacher friends is someone that I met last year. She didn't grow up in the same area that I did (she used to live in England - she's cool like that), so I don't know much about her. What I do know: she's AMAZING at her job and she's downright hilaaaaaarious! She's also one of those people who is just GOOD. Good, good people.

She actually requested this product from me - editable school newsletter templates. But, not just any newsletter templates - owl newsletter templates.

Here's her OWL!!!!

{Click here to download Colorful Owl Editable Newsletter Templates.}

These actually turned out GREAT! Some day, when I have more time (ha!), I would love to create some seasonal newsletters to throw into this packet. *sigh* We'll see if this happens! ;)

For now, this product is perfect for ANY teacher. The digital download comes with a variety of editable newsletter templates. To be exact, there are four templates to choose from and you can easily edit the content of the newsletter in Microsoft Word. I've even positioned the text boxes for you.

Happy, happy start to the school year! Keep hanging in there!

Enjoy!!

Classroom Library Readbox Labels - Free Download

Hey there!

I feel so lost in the mix and CRAZY right now! I've headed back up to school this week and I've been working like crazy in my classroom. I even recruited a classroom helper, my 10 year old sister. :)

It's been a lot of fun, but just like last year, I'm just ready to get the classroom decor and organization done so that I can begin preparing for my first day of school, August 27.

As I'm making things for my own classroom, I'm always keeping you all in mind. I have some Chevron print classroom labels in the works (mine are done, but yours aren't) that I plan on sharing soon. But, FIRST, I have some classroom library Readbox labels to share.

Classroom Library Readbox Labels - Free Download

I first saw this idea on...Pinterest!

I thought it was adorable and that it would work perfectly for sprucing up my classroom library a tad. So, these done and uploaded AND FREE to you!!!

I hope to be back soon with pictures of my classroom this year and more downloadable products for YOUR classroom. Stay busy, my friends! It's ALMOST here!

Enjoy!!