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Back To School Prep!

This year they took our classroom keys so we have not been allowed to be back at all yet.  It’s probably best…

  But soon {Aug. 1st}  I will return to start working on the room at my leisure.
I have TONS of ideas for my classroom decor.  I am ready to change it up a bit.

 I also have been printing and laminating many units this Summer!

Here’s some of the items I created to make next year The Best Ever!

To set up my Classroom Library
First Week of School {READY!}
Daily Skills Review for the year in math & language! {SO TOTALLY EXCITED}
Ready For School Pennant! {I am going to use it to decorate the room while setting standards!}
Geometric Math Quilts for the Year {Love these!} 
They’ve been updated so be sure to get your free download!
Sight Word Sticks {10 centers}
Teaching Writing K-2 {Year Long Writer’s Workshop Guide!}

 I want to get my hands on school supplies.
The ads are out.  The smell is unmistakeable.  I break out into leaps in the aisles!
So far I have done VERY WELL!
I have only bought the following items:

25 green composition books for 50 cents each {Walmart}
 100 glue sticks for 10 cents each {Walmart}
6 green supply containers {Dollar Store}
 Props for Lessons {Dollar Store}

 Hope you are enjoying the time off and getting those units prepped that will make a big difference for your students!

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    2. Jill says

      I wish I had a million dollars so I could buy your whole store!!

      And I am TOTALLY going to Walmart for glue sticks! There was some kind of black hole in my classroom where all of our glue sticks went last year……….

      Marvelous Multiagers!

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    4. VickyVinas says

      I love your Hey Girl posters!!! Super funny! Sadly I have been reminded that I have no laminating budget I have to wait till August when the rush starts!!! Love your stuff though some is a little much for K!

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    5. Miss Foote says

      Thankfully, we get to keep our keys. For the most part I have stayed away, but today the weather isn't the best, so I thought it would be a good day to go in. I did use the laminator and someone posted that exact Hey Girl poster above it.

      Laurie
      Chickadee Jubilee

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    6. Kathleen Schill says

      Hi Reagan!
      I absolutely love all of your creations! I just bought your library book bin labels and love them!! I was wondering if there was any way you could make a few more labels? I am definitely willing to pay you to make a few that I still need for my library!

      Thanks for your great work!
      Kathleen

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    7. Primary Paradise says

      I'm waiting on the Staples ads to come out. I always buy the spiral notebooks in bulk. We turn in our keys every year and usually don't get them until the first day of pre-planning. My first day back is August 1st, the kiddos Aug. 8th. Love it when we go back mid week. Only have to plan for 3 days then have the weekend to breathe.
      Tammy
      primaryparadise.blogspot

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    8. Kim says

      Oh Reagan. Thanks for the first laugh of the day (which is a bit concerning because it is just past three in the afternoon!) I read the caption above the WalMart composition books (I have the same ones) and laughed because I thought they were "green" environmentally (since only one was green). The first poster was enough to start the giggles… and the last one just made it perfect. Thanks for that. And thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. After trying to create one item, I am more in awe of all of you who make things so effortlessly. I can't wait to see the "new" changes in your room (although I already loved last year's set up!)

      Kim
      Finding JOY in 6th Grade

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    12. Sherri Boutilier says

      Was at school today…getting my quilts ready!!!! Kind of sad since we just started summer vacation 2 weeks ago and don't go back until Sept. 4th. But hey that's what summer is for! Don't know what I would do if I had to turn in my keys…okay, I'd probably bride the custodian to let me in!

      Oh…and really that last poster is the best!!! Just sent it to my husband who finds my stuff all over the place!!!!!! Thanks for the laughs!

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    14. Holly says

      You are so ready, aren't you? Isn't it nice to know you'll be ready to start the year off with a bang? We don't go back until August 28th {teachers} and the kids start right after Labor Day. I have to stop reading everybody's posts that go back earlier…it's stressin' me out! 😉

      Love ya, chicky!

      Holly
      Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

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    17. absees123s says

      I am sitting here cracking up! I love those Hey Girl pics and ty so much for posting them. My motto is to try and use what I have. Although I know this is a great motto, it probably won't stick, but I can try! :O) Thanks again for all your great ideas!

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    20. Anonymous says

      I love your organization as well. I can not find your utimate collection of book bin labels. Do you still have them for sale?

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