I always seem to forget how hectic these last couple of weeks are. For some reason I get this urge to purge…I need to empty shelves, throw away junk, give stuff away… you know the drill!
On top of that, I am trying to finish up memory books, testing, and of course keep my kids contained.
Here are a couple of the things we’ve been doing:
Our Grassheads!
Cute, right?
Last summer I created a whole pack to go along with step by step picture directions to create and have fun with your own Grassheads! Find it here on TPT or click the picture below!
I also revised an oldie but goodie…a fun way for your students to introduce YOU to next year’s kids…I keep them and usually hang them up in the hallway to greet parents and kids on at
Open House in August.
…It has two versions, one for us girl teachers and one for boy teachers =)
They had the BEST time describing me…apparently I do not like talking…
I yell when I am angry…and of course, I am nice and pretty! lol
Oh, and in exciting news…look what I got today!!!
(which only increased my need to cleaning and rearranging!)
Finally….a SmartBoard!!
Yay!!
Now if I just knew what to do with it! lol
You are going to love your SmartBoard…I miss mine everyday!!
Vickie
Looks like you've been busy! I agree…you will LOVE your SmartBoard. How exciting! Hope all is well!
Lyndsey
I wish I had a SmartBoard! I love your freebie!
Totally Terrific Teaching Tools
Lohren Nolan
That's totally going on my wish list! What a cute idea. Thank you for the freebie! I can't wait to see what my students say about me. Ha!
Sarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
Those grassheads are just adorable.
Yearn to Learn Blog
You will love your SmartBoard! I know you…you will be making stuff for it soon! =)
We make grassheads too! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
Yey for a smart board! You'll love it and it will change the way you teach 🙂 love the freebie!
I am so jealous!! LOL The county has been promising my school smartboards for years, but never followed through. I love the grassheads. My kids would love these!
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Just LOVE the grassheads! I wish I had gotten it done this year 🙁 Oh well, there is always next year!
Natalie
TeacheryTidbits
I could not live without my board! They are awesome!
I love the freebie!!
You rock, Jennifer!!
Jen
Jen's Kinder Kids
YAY for the Smartboard! I got mine 2 weeks ago and love it already! I'm with ya' though – I took my training 3 months ago (um…when we were supposed to be getting them) and I've forgotten half of it!
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
Love your grassheads – so cute! Love your freebie – what a great idea! Yay for your Smartboard! Our school is getting them over the Summer – can't wait to get it and really use it! 🙂
Cheryl
Crayons and Curls
LOVE the grassheads!!!
Jenn
Finally in First
Just sent my grassheads home last week…your unit looks darling. You will love your smartboard!
Robynn
BusyBees
Love your meet the teacher sheet! I had my students do something VERY similar (with a few additional questions because I have 3rd grade). It was SO cute to see what they said about me. Hah!
Yay for your Smartboard! =) You will LOVE it.
Ms. Smith
Adventures of Ms. Smith
Super cute! Did you cover your board with paper behind your SmartBoard?
~Jada
Daisy Days for Learning
I am so jealous!! I had a SmartBoard last year and *loved* it! Can't wait to have one again! 🙁
P.S. Your grassheads look cute!
Amanda
First Grade Garden
JEALOUSSSS! I had a promethean board and I swear I don't know what to do without it!! I get so sad when I get to a theme that I created something amazing for and now I can't use it because I don't have a board anymore 🙁
Jessica Stanford
mrsstanfordsclass.blogspot.com
I spent yesterday at a smart board workshop and now I've got my whole calendar routine on it. Soooo much fun:)
Barbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
I wish I had a Smartboard!! Someday…Those grassheads are adorable, I will be doing this next year!!
Aloha,
Corinna
Surfin' Through Second
Thanks for the freebie!! Our last day was Wednesday, I am tucking this away for next year.
Barbara
happyteachingfirst.blogspot.com
@Jada: There was already paper on the board, so I left it….I haven't gotten up close and personal yet to see what it looks like behind there =)
Congratulations!!! I am still waiting for one to have fun with in my room. I cannot wait to see what you will create.
I love your grass heads! So fun! Thanks for the freebie! What a great idea!
Kerri b
Teacherbitsandbobs
Enjoy your Smart Board!!
Erica
http://www.sprinklestokindergarten.blogspot.com
The grassheads are adorable!!!
Tara
Little Minds at Work
Hi Jennifer!
Congrats on your SMARTBoard! So exciting! I've had one for a couple of years now and was terrified of it at first! Now I love, love, love it! While I'm definitely no expert, I may be able to help if you need it. (You can email me if you like kamp.linda@gmail.com) If at all possible, you might ask your tech people to give you the product code for their SMARTNotebook software so you can download it on your home computer and create lessons over the summer! Mine were more than happy to do that and it has been a life saver! Also, you can visit SMART Exchange and find loads of great (free!) resources there. Hope this helps! Once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
good luck and enjoy!
Linda