Happy Friday, friends!
It's Friday, which means it's time to link up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for another Five for Friday! Five for Friday is a weekly link-up for teachers to post updates to their week. Now, I know I've been M.I.A. for the past few months… So I think this post will be more of a Five for the Past Five Months. So here we go!
1. New Look!
What do you think of my new blog design?! I am in LOVE with it! I asked PJs Design Laboratory to help me out, and I am so pleased with the result!
I've got all the fancy social media buttons up top… click around and if you feel so inclined… FOLLOW ME! :)
2. Classroom Reveal
The start of a new job took it's toll on me. To be honest, I was unhappy, overwhelmed, and ready to quit (hence my absence in the blogosphere). I talked with my doctor and got things figured out. Now, I love my job (most days)!
Anyway, I missed the frenzy of everyone revealing their classrooms. For the first few months of school, my room looked pretty bland. But with each new month, I feel like I can take on a little more, and now my room feels near "complete". Take a look!
Here's a peek at my room from the door.
Top left: I have a wonderful long counter in the back of my room, with nice shelves underneath. I keep my word study bins and classroom library on the shelves.
Top right: I've had these drawers forever. They used to house my craft supplies, but I brought one to school and keep all my copies and plans for each subject. GREAT way to keep organized!
Bottom left: This year, I've let go of the mentality that my room needs to be "TpT bought" or "cutesy" or "digitally made". I found that in order for things to actually get done, I need to just make them by hand. Here's my reading groups and word study schedule. Simple markers on construction paper.
Bottom right: I call this Grand Central Station. In the back, my desk area, and in the front, my doc cam area. I keep my name sticks, pens, textbooks, and you can see my subject copies cart there on the right. Also on the left (not pictured), is a lamp I found in my parents' basement, which gives a nice warm light to the area.
3. Wedding Weekend
This past weekend, Kendall's cousin got married in northern Minnesota. I just love this photo of us from the reception. Congrats Amy and Matt!
I know this is only a Three for Friday, but I've got some new posts in the works, so stay tuned! Feels good to be back in the blogging world!
