The First Week

Hi All,

I know I have been MIA for the blog for a while. We started school last Monday and I am so excited about my new class. They seem to be a pretty great bunch! However, Sunday night it rained her in LasVegas and our school flooded. I'm talking inches of rain water running down the halls and through the library, the science room, and the art room. Unfortunately for us first grade teachers it also flooded most of our rooms. I was lucky that the water didn't make it into my room but because so many rooms couldn't be used we had to double up classes. Now I looked at this as a chance to hang with one of the coolest people in my grade level and watch her teach- she's really good. However, it did mean that most days we had about 50 kids in my classroom which was a very tight squeeze so I had to move stuff around to make room for our new friends. So pictures of my new room did not get taken and instead will be taken this week instead!
Now just to end out my crazy week - my car died so I had to go car shopping! I hate car shopping mostly because I often don't understand what they are asking me or talking about. I have no clue what kind of engine is the best or why we actually care about horse power. As a side note how do they figure that out any way? Do they have horses that actually pull the car? Instead I care about things like will the car get my to work and does it have Bluetooth so I can talk to my friends on the way home from school and air conditioning because it gets kinda hot her in Vegas. Shallow I know but that what is I important to me. So after much angst and lots of test drives I have a new Chevy Cruze and yes it has Bluetooth and everything! Sigh I think I'm in love with my new car.

Well, I'm off to work on more things for teacher pay teacher so I can make my car payments.
Jennie

Teacher Pay Teacher

Hi!

I have some really exciting news! I have opened my teacher pay teacher store. Please check out my store at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fairy-Tales-Of-First-Grade and download my owl themed student information sheet. It free so what are your waiting for? Also, today is TPT's big back to school sale so make sure to fill your cart with lots of great back to school ideas and activities. I am off to shop! See you all later!

Jennie

Owls, Owls, and more owls

Hi Everyone,

It has been a super long day working in my classroom. This year I decided to switch things up and go with an owl theme. The last couple of years I have not had a theme and instead have decorated my room with primary colors. However, last year as I sat at my desk after a very long day I realized that the colors of my room were making me feel like the ringleader in a circus complete with lions and tigers oh my! It was then I decided I needed a new theme for my room. Once I started looking around I found so many cute owl items I just couldn't resist. I choose to use owls in softer pastel colors that make me feel calm and relaxed and was a big change from all the primary colors. However, I have seen the owl theme used with bright, bold colors and it was super cute ! Pictures of my new room are coming soon I promise and your can let me know what your think. Meanwhile I have listed one of my favorite websites for classroom decorating ideas! Enjoy and decorate on!
http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/

Jennie

Hi,

I am new the blogging world but have spent many hours stalking other blogs and thought why not give it a try myself. I love teaching and trying out new ideas in the classroom. I hope to share my adventures in my fun and sometimes crazy first grade classroom! I can't wait to get started!