So the calendar seems to think it is August…
I have started prepping some things that I can’t live without for the coming year.
First up, I am just plain giddy about Kristen’s Science Units!!! She is my science and experiment go to! Last year I noticed she was always blogging about amazing science experiments. I really wanted to be doing all that scientific investigating too. Over the Summer she came out with these units! They have pictures of her class, shopping list for teacher, step by step help, and just all around high quality. Seriously, her units are excellent!
I was so inspired, I ordered lab coats for my kids and kid goggles too!
Plus she has a freebie experiment that you can get on her blog here!!! When you read her amazing post, you will be as crazy about Kristen as I am!
Another unit I HAD to have for this year was Teeny’s Reader’s Theatre. I had the Spring version and they were wildy popular with my first graders. When she came out with her beginning reader’s version, I peeled out to hobby lobby to get this container for them.
I just prepped Cara’s brand new Math Mission unit. You can check out
her blog post by clicking the picture below. I made two mission
folders because with first grade I think my kids will move through them
fairly quickly. There is a great mix of basic review and higher level
thinking skills! Plus they follow the new TEKS!
I also prepped my new FUNdamentals and friendships math and literacy centers. Once my new center routines are established these are the first activities I will put in them.
But of course as I am prepping activities, I am constantly thinking about my classroom! It is not finished yet, but I have made some progress. I am at a different school this year. I am thrilled about my change. Having to start from boxes this year has been challenging, but I am very happy to be so close to my school.
I have updated my Chalky Garden Classroom Decor pack because as I set up, I realized I needed to make some changes and additions!
This week I am teaching staff development. After the leadership training that I was able to go to last week, I am motivated and excited about the new year. I am dying to get back into my classroom, but it will just have to wait until I can get through this week!
As a joke I made this back to school video. As you know I have a terrible voice, yet I find myself creating these videos for all the world to cringe to…Hope you never take me too seriously!!
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Mrs. Richardson says
August 4, 2013 at 12:37 pmYour room is precious!!! I really like your flower word wall!!
Amanda
Mrs. Richardson's Class
diditeach says
August 4, 2013 at 1:50 pmPeeled out to Hobby Lobby….you are too funny !!! Your room is looking great !
Jeanne says
August 4, 2013 at 2:04 pmOh a tiny look at your room–I know it will be amazing!
Gladys says
August 4, 2013 at 2:20 pmI love those girls as well..they're creative geniuses! Loved the peek into your new room..I just know it'll be fabulous! 🙂
oh' boy says
August 4, 2013 at 3:02 pmoh friend I am soooooo happy for you!!! I just know you are going to love it over there!!! Keep your eyes and ears out for me… I think I need to come over there and teach with my friend!!! I am excited to see your finished room 🙂
ReaganTunstall says
August 4, 2013 at 3:03 pmFarley that would be a dream!!!!
Karen j. says
August 4, 2013 at 3:09 pmHey Reagan!
I was so excited to meet you at CAMT! You were so sweet to take a picture with me and I loved the picnic place value activity you shared. Too cute! Your room looks great and I love the writing center. Thanks for sharing!
Miss Kindergarten says
August 4, 2013 at 3:15 pmYou are adorable!!!
Sandy Contreras says
August 4, 2013 at 5:30 pmLooking great! I really loved your last classroom. I just know this classroom will be just as fabulous! I wish I would've met you at CAMT. Hard to slip away in between sessions with them filling up so quickly! Can't wait to see your classroom reveal 🙂
Miss School Potato says
August 4, 2013 at 7:27 pmReagan,
Great post! Thank you for the great recommendations…I just filled my TpT shopping cart! Also love your I'm Feeling 22 Remix!!
Alex
theschoolpotato.blogspot.com
Jess says
August 4, 2013 at 9:54 pmYou always have the best baskets! I love love love your word wall! I am stumped at where to put mine. Good luck with getting everything back up and running! I'm sure it will all be fabulous…you are well on your way already!
Rambling About Reading
Mrs. Bond says
August 5, 2013 at 12:51 amSo cute! I can totally relate to the song! I laughed (and cried)! LOL
Jennifer
mrsjbond.blogspot.com
Mrs. Griffith says
August 5, 2013 at 3:15 amYour word wall is the cutest I have ever seen!
Lindsay
For the Love of First Grade
Bobbi says
August 5, 2013 at 5:34 amLook at you Miss Creative Pants — The video was fab.
I love your room, I can't wait to see the final reveal. I pinned so many pics from your room last year, I know I am going to love it!!
Bobbi
Bitty Bilinguals
CarolP says
August 5, 2013 at 10:52 amCute video- thanks for sharing! I love your room too! Carol [email protected]
Nothy Lane says
August 5, 2013 at 3:05 pmYour room is looking nice. And thanks for the heads up on the science units. I am always looking for something fun to do in science and these sounds amazing!
Carol T. says
August 5, 2013 at 6:18 pmLove your classroom! Thanks for sharing. The student book boxes caught my eye. Did you buy them decorated or decorate yourself?
Carol T.
Nesli Monroe says
August 5, 2013 at 10:20 pmYour classroom looks AMAZING! I'm so jealous! Totally obsessed with the kid lab coats!
Nesli
Second Grade With The Teacher Wears Prada
Lyndsey (A Year of Many "Firsts") says
August 5, 2013 at 11:50 pmLoved seeing all of my favorite girls in this post!!! 🙂
Amber O. says
August 6, 2013 at 12:39 amCute video:) I recently stumbled across the "32" version of Taylor's song…and even though I am 32, I think I relate more to your video than the other! Awesome job, Reagan…have a great start to your year! and thanks for the smile:)
SynonymRolls&AntonymMoments
Katie Lawson says
August 6, 2013 at 6:49 pmLooks amazing! Did you notice that xyz are out of order or did you do this on purpose on the word wall? I really like this idea for the word wall! 🙂
RioRocks says
August 10, 2013 at 4:39 amOh my word. That video was SO GREAT!! 🙂 This whole post made my crazy, busy, back-to-school week! Thank you for sharing your class with us! I discovered your blog at the end of last school year, and you have completely inspired me to change my room, and you have given me a renewed sense of energy about teaching! Thank you for all that you do! -Rio