tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674549633246402372024-03-14T09:40:02.741-04:00A Is For Apple B Is For BlogKarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-4281834352246503482014-05-01T22:44:00.003-04:002014-05-01T22:44:53.208-04:00Currently MayI know, I know...I've been gone FOR-EV-ER! It's been a crazy year with lots of ups and a few downs and sooooo incredibly busy! I've missed participating in Currently so I was so excited that it is up and running for May! I sort of wish it was June since we don't get out of school until June 20th! I'm so jealous of all of you who are down to your last few weeks! <br />
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Listening: I'm listening (not watching) to Bloodrelatives on the Investigation Discovery channel. I'm addicted to this channel! Anyone else like all of these real life crime/murder shows?<br />
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Loving: I love my family of course but I am celebrating that we are all healthy. My mom had a serious health issue at the beginning of the year but is now doing fabulous! I am so grateful for our health! Feeling blessed!<br />
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Thinking: I've recently gained six new special education students and have to write their IEP's which is not fun! I want a secretary!<br />
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Wanting: We've been talking about adopting a pug (from a rescue) so that our little pug will have some company. We're still not sure if it's the right decision for us. Anyone have any good advice?<br />
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Needing: We finally (after 5 years) have decided on a date to get married (September 19) and it's on my parent's 50th wedding anniversary! I'm so excited about finally getting hitched but it doesn't give us much time! I'm still searching for the perfect place for our ceremony and reception. So nervous!<br />
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Surprise: If you don't already follow Kelly over at First Grade Fairytales I strongly urge that you rush over and check out her wonderful blog! She is such a kind and talented person! You will love her too!<br />
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So that's it for me for today! I have to go finish an IEP and then get some sleep! So glad tomorrow is Friday! <br />
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Oh and if you haven't entered yet...you still have a few hours to try to win a pair of Tieks! Eeekk! I'm so excited! Just click on this picture to enter!<br />
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And link up with Farley to join in the Currently fun!<br />
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-50583959119836839042013-12-04T22:57:00.000-05:002013-12-04T22:57:10.650-05:00December...the most wonderful time of the year! It's the most wonderful time of the year! December is a whirlwind with shopping, parties, Christmas and ending with the the BEST day of the year...my birthday!<br />
Seriously this year truly is flying by and I have been VERY absent from blogging. I've had the most challenging year of my 18 year teaching career and my heart just hasn't been into blogging. I've noticed a similar trend in "Blogland" but it seems people are getting back into their blogging grooves. Yay! I may have been an absent blogger but I've been keeping up with blog stalking! <br />
I missed linking up with Farley's Currently last month and I just couldn't let another month go by without joining in. So without further adieu here is my December Currently...<br />
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-91397218276291672322013-09-04T21:13:00.001-04:002013-09-04T21:13:43.419-04:00Currently and Do You Slant?Long time no see! Perhaps that should say long time no blog. I'm so sorry for my long absence. I had a challenging school year last year and the end of the year was even MORE challenging! To say I was burnt out would be an understatement! So I really needed to take a break from SCHOOL things. While I did continue to spend much of my summer <i>blog stalking</i> I clearly did not do any <i>blog posting</i>. I hope to turn that around beginning now! Now don't get too excited as I'm not quite up to par of the amazing daily bloggers...but I'm going to try to blog at least weekly and there's only up from there! Without further ado... I'm linking up with my favorite link party...<a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Farley's</span></a> Currently!<br />
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I also took part in The Slantbox Exchange over on Jameson's blog, <a href="http://lessonswithcoffee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Lessons With Coffee</span></a>. Have you heard of it? It. Is. Awesome! Basically you are paired up with two bloggers, one of which you send a box of goodies to and the other you receive a box of goodies from! Every month has a theme and this month's theme was "My Favorite Things," where you sent your partner things that they love! I received my box from Veronica at<br />
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Veronica did an AMAZING job picking out goodies for me! She even packed the box so perfectly! Each gift was individually wrapped in hot pink tissue paper...my fav!<br />
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Super cute pens and pencils, a pretty flower and pink post-it notes, yummy vanilla tea, super sour candy and a super adorable GIANT pink clothespin that she personalized with my last name! I LOVE IT ALL! Thanks SO much Veronica!<br />
<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-89259492977927609872013-06-27T22:01:00.003-04:002013-06-27T22:01:58.412-04:00Bloglovin Blog Claim Please Ignore Post<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5540471/?claim=rmfx58wbaaz">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-30205693510936896782013-05-01T23:47:00.000-04:002013-05-01T23:48:17.443-04:00It's Currently May!!!It's May! I'm so excited! I would be even more excited if it was June instead! I'm not wishing my life away but PEOPLE I have 38 (I think) more days left of school!!!! Ahhhh! Okay, enough about that...I'm linking up with Farley for her awesome Currently linky.<br />
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Listening: I love Criminal Minds or any kind of criminal like show! Did any of you watch this season's "The Following?" Monday was the season finale and it was amazing!</div>
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Loving: My family...always!</div>
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Thinking: I have SO many new referrals and therefore their will be MANY new IEP's to write! Ugh! I do loathe paperwork! Why can't we just spend our time teaching?</div>
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Wanting: So my Spring break was last week and I spent 6 of the 9 days painting one of our bathrooms and our hallway. Yes I really thought it would only take 2 days, perhaps 3 tops. Clearly it did not work out that way! Long story short we changed the bathroom paint after the first coat (the first paint choice came out way to dark) and I had to work around the fiance's work schedule. So glad it was productive and it's done but if I ever have the idea to spend a break doing that again, someone PLEASE stop me!</div>
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Needing: Sleep. Who doesn't? My problem is I don't know when to go to bed! </div>
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Summer Bucket List: I would like to finally open up a TpT store with all of the things I've been creating and using with my students to see if anyone else can benefit from them. The fiance is taking two weeks off this summer and I'm hoping we'll go on an actual honest to goodness vacation (the last real vacation together was ummmmm......never). I can't wait to sleep in and just relax (although I truly am not good at relaxing but at least I can spend this summer learning how to right)?</div>
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-66123441542538056762013-04-29T22:08:00.005-04:002013-04-29T22:08:58.523-04:00Teacher Talk Tuesday<br />
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So my blog feed has been FILLED for the past two days with posts about "Teacher Talk Tuesday." After about the 100th post I had to read more about this cool idea so I headed over to Rachelle and Natalie's blog at What the Teacher Wants to read more (click on the picture below to see more for yourself). </div>
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This appears to be a super cool Instagram linky! I have a personal Instagram account which I love (but don't actually use very much). Well, I decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon and created an Instagram account for <a href="http://instagram.com/Aisforapplebisforblog" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Aisforapplebisforblog</span></a> because it looks like so much fun and I figured it would help me to remember to take more pictures of what goes down in my room! I don't have any pictures yet but I will tomorrow!</div>
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If you're interested in joining in on the fun, you can follow me on Instagram {<a href="http://instagram.com/Aisforapplebisforblog" style="color: #1155cc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. You can also just search for the username Aisforapplebisforblog from your Instagram account. Be sure to look for the hashtag #teachertalktuesday to see all the pictures from your favorite bloggers! If you have an Instagram account pllease leave a comment below so I can follow you!</div>
Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-20602712115351209442013-03-31T23:25:00.004-04:002013-03-31T23:54:16.009-04:00Currently April or April Fools?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Listening: Do you watch Red Widow? It has only been on for a month or two but I'm enjoying it so far. I like that the female lead is a butt whooping chick!<br />
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Loving: I have wanted a Silhouette Cameo or Portrait for quite a while (and I think I've written that on several Currently's) but I just couldn't bare to splurge on myself! Well I don't have to now because I won a Portrait from <a href="http://theidearoom.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The Idea Room</span></a> (thanks Amy)!<br />
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Thinking: I LOVE holidays and spending time with family however, my fiance and I always host these gatherings at our house (because we have the most room) which means shopping, cooking and cleaning! It's exhausting!<br />
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Wanting: This winter has seemed exceptionally cold and I am so anxious for warmer weather! I'm very jealous of all of you who live where it's warm (including my snowbird parents)!<br />
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Needing: In New Hampshire we have three week long breaks over the course of the school year. The first is for Christmas, then we have a week off at the end of February and finally a week off at the end of April. I have so many plans for this upcoming break (painting my front hall and one of our bathrooms is at the top of the list). The best part of break is that when we return the rest of the year seems to fly by! This year we're not getting out until June 24 because we had six snow days! Yikes!<br />
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Advice: Yes I really think I'm the one who needs the advice! I don't blog nearly as often as most bloggers (how some of you manage to blog everyday astounds me...you are amazing). I still haven't taken the plunge to share some of my creations on Tpt or Teachers Notebook yet. I'm just not sure if anyone would find them useful because I'm a special education teacher and not a classroom teacher. Maybe one of these days! I do believe that you should share what is in your heart and continue to try, whether that is blogging, creating for your store or teaching in general!<br />
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-48037300502332244692013-03-25T22:18:00.001-04:002013-03-25T22:18:25.591-04:00Giveaways, Giveaways, Giveaways Galore!Wow! I can't believe all of the AMAZING and GENEROUS giveaways going on right now! Just click on the buttons to head straight to the giveaways and enter to win some truly amazing products, gift cards clip art and more!<br />
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-14506828940569249042013-03-11T22:51:00.001-04:002013-03-11T22:51:51.515-04:00Let's Get Acquainted LinkyI love linky parties so when I saw Latoya's new linky party on her blog I just had to join in! This week's linky is to share 3 things about yourself beginning with your initials. My initials are KJW so this should be <strike>frustrating</strike> err I mean interesting!<br />
1. K - This letter is tough! I'm going to say that I am kind. One of my favorite quotes of all time is:<br />
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I tell my students this all the time! I truly think it's the most important character trait to have!<br />
2. J - is for junkie! NO not THAT kind of junkie! I'm a blogging, Pinterest, clip art, book, shoe, and shopping-for-anything kind of junkie! I can't get enough of any of those things! Ha! Now don't you feel kind of bad that you thought I had some other kind of problem? {Teehee}<br />
3. W- is for wedding! My fiance and I are having quite the time deciding on what we want for our wedding! We can't decide if we want a huge shindig or just a small intimate wedding and so we keep procrastinating! It's driving our family and friends crazy! Oh and I think I'm pretty witty at times too (or is that sarcastic). <br />
Okay that was fun but way harder than I thought it would be....I need better initials!<br />
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I'm sure you've heard of Groupon and Living Social along with countless other daily deal sites (yes I'm an addict to Sassy Steals, Groupdealz, PinkEpromise, Decor Steals and countless others) but there is a new daily deal site just for teachers that begins April 2! It's called Educents and you can save from 30-90% off educational items! The best part is if you sign up now you will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to use towards a future purchase! Just click on the picture below to sign up!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Listening: Do you watch "The Following?" It's action packed and a little on the gruesome side but I really like it! Is it just me or has Kevin Bacon seriously not aged one bit?</span><br />
<span style="color: orange;">Loving: I love, love, love my new refrigerator! Our previous fridge was ridiculously small for a four person family...you couldn't even fit a frozen pizza in the freezer!</span><br />
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Thinking: So I've been thinking about opening up a TpT store and/or TN to share some of my creations that I use with my students. Should I do it? Is it better to use your blog name or your real name as your store name? Any advice? Here's a peek at what we've been working on lately:</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">Wanting: I have wanted a Silhouette and an DSLR for a while and just can't decide if I should spend the money. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Needing: Last week was our winter break and it flew by! I truly need another week off....guess I have to wait another 8 weeks for our Spring break!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Like: Yes I really like ketchup! I REALLY loved it as a kid and would eat it with just bread. Gross I know!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Love: Yes I love kittens....really just about every animal but especially dogs and cats!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Hate: I couldn't think of anything that starts with a "K" except kneeling because it hurts after a bit!</span><br />
If you haven't heard yet The Collaboration Cuties are having an AMAZING and HUGE giveaway to celebrate having 300 followers! Click on the button below to follow them and enter!<br />
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-21650851075944970332013-02-18T22:20:00.000-05:002013-02-18T22:20:10.160-05:00The Pencil Sharpener That Takes a Lickin' and Keeps on Tickin'<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm sure most, if not all of you have seen this fantastic pencil sharpener ALL OVER the internet and on lots of blogs! Well there's a very good reason it is getting so much attention...it's FANTASTIC!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, I love the way it looks (excuse the poor pics please)! It's part retro, part modern design matches any decor! It comes in blue (the one I received), red, black and green! I will admit that I would NOT turn down a pink version (hint, hint Troy).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have you ever seen a pencil as sharp? I know you're thinking that it probably breaks easily but it doesn't! And let me assure you the KIDS love how sharp these pencils are! I love that it makes their writing so much neater!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Want MORE reason's to love it? Well it's quiet! Now it's not completely silent but it is BY FAR the quietest pencil sharpener I know of. In addition, the shavings go into the see-through cup on the bottom so you can easily determine when it needs to be emptied. The cup easily slides out so you can dispose of the shavings quickly and then it slides right back in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Perhaps the #1 reason I love this sharpener is that even if it gets dropped on the floor by an overzealous first grader and gets banged up a bit it keeps working! Granted the shaving cup has a tiny ding in it but the rest of the sharpener looks as good as it did the first day I received it and folks it fell on a CONCRETE floor! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now I said I'd be completely honest so therefore I will tell you I did have one small difficulty with the sharpener. I had several pencil points break inside the sharpening device which caused it to temporarily stop working. HOWEVER, this was SO easy to remedy! I just quickly pulled off the handle (just a half twist) and then tapped it on the side of the wastebasket and the pencil point went right into the trashcan. I twisted the handle back on and the sharpener was ready to go! You can't do that with those big electrical sharpeners! I don't believe most people who own this sharpener have had this problem, I think perhaps mine may have a tiny imperfection that causes this to happen and it has ONLY happened with colored pencils.</span></div>
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-80266167597971136192013-02-01T22:04:00.001-05:002013-02-01T22:04:38.814-05:00February Currently and I'm NOT last this time!<div style="text-align: center;">
Unlike last month I am right on time linking up with Farley for the February Currently! Yahoo!</div>
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<u>Listening:</u> Have you seen the Paranormal movies? They are pretty much all the same but my fiance loves them and hey, at least they are WAY better than the Blair Witch Project.</div>
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<u>Loving</u>: I'm having lots of fun making new fonts! I showed my coworkers the program today and I think they are now hooked too! The font I used on my Currently is my handwriting. So fun!</div>
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<u>Thinking:</u> This winter has been so unbelievably cold. Believe me, I understand cold since I've lived in New Hampshire for most of my life but the older I get the less I can tolerate it! I need a Florida vacation!</div>
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<u>Wanting:</u> I really need an ink friendly printer. I have an HP all-in-one that prints probably about 100 copies or less per ink cartridge. I just spent $140.00 tonight on 4 cartridges. Yikes! If you have a great printer I would seriously appreciate a recommendation!</div>
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<u>Needing:</u> I've started making a lot of things for my classroom but I haven't finished any of them! I've been creating a little bit at a time and using them with my kiddos. I need to get ahead of the game!</div>
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<u>Pet Peeves:</u> It drives me crazy when people take credit for something that someone else has made or an idea they created. Give credit where credit is due!</div>
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-66412337887105493972013-01-08T22:21:00.003-05:002013-01-08T22:21:53.963-05:00Late to the PartyI think I may be the last person to link up with Farley but since I missed December's Currently I had to make sure I didn't miss January!<br />
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<u>Listening:</u> Did you watch the new show that premiered yesterday called Deception? I watched it as I blog stalked/started this post last night! I like it! It reminds me of a cross between Missing and Revenge.<br />
<u>Loving:</u> I love my IPad Mini that my fiance bought me for Christmas! I've already downloaded iFontmaker and have played around with it a bit. Fun!!!! I'm also loving the amazing banner that I won from Christi Fultz's craft blog <span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://littleapplecuties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Little Apple Cuties</span></a></span> who also blogs at <a href="http://msfultz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Ms. Fultz's Corner </span></a>. She created this for me using my classroom colors (mostly pink and green and dots on chocolate). I chose my soon (October of this year hopefully) to be married name for the banner. Isn't it beautiful? I can't wait to get married so I can hang it up in my classroom! She is one truly talented lady! If you don't already follow BOTH of her blogs you really should! Thanks again Christi!<br />
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<u>Thinking:</u> How glad I am that we finally (with voter approval) have a 3 year teaching contract in my district. I was a part of the negotiation team and it took us two years to reach this agreement (we went "without" a contract, i.e., pay increase this year).<br />
<u>Wanting:</u> I really think I want a digital SLR camera. I have a regular SLR but since no one uses film anymore it's pretty useless. :o) I'm thinking I might use the extra money I earned negotiating our teaching contract to buy myself one. I'm having a hard time not using that money to pay a bill though. If I do splurge I'm leaning towards a Canon T3i. Anyone have any advice?<br />
<u>Needing:</u> I truly don't need anything. I'm very grateful for what I have; a loving family, a job that I love, and amazing friends. I do NEED to be a more consistent blogger! I find myself reading SO many blogs that I run out of time to post on my own blog! Does this happen to anyone else?<br />
<u>OLW:</u> Prioritize. It seems like a silly word but I couldn't think of a better word for what I want to work on (I wanted to choose "Let it Go" but unfortunately that's three words). I want to blog more which requires that I read blogs less (not something I want to do). I want to share more of my creations with the 100+ followers I have (how did that happen by the way? ). I want to spend more time with family and friends and less on school work. I want to find time for hobbies (like photography and crafting) and less on cleaning (I'm a ridiculous clean freak and feel like I can't accomplish anything if everything is not clean around me). I want to be healthier. Yes that means eating better and exercising regularly like I used to do. So what to tackle first?<br />
I hope you all had a wonderful break and a great start back to school! And if you haven't already linked up with Farley for this month's Currently....go now so I'm not last!<br />
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-53360756116226660652012-12-25T01:36:00.001-05:002012-12-25T01:42:52.217-05:00Merry ChristmasFrom our home to yours...<br />
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!<br />
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-49566556537251481122012-11-04T01:00:00.001-04:002012-11-04T01:00:58.738-04:00November Currently and CentersNovember is here! I'm so excited! It is going to be such a short month! I'm loving that we don't have a full week of school the whole month! Last week we missed two days due to Sandy. We were all VERY lucky around here and didn't have any damage (some folks had temporary power outages). Next week we have four days as we have Election Day off (they use the schools for voting) and it's my fiance's birthday! The following week we have Veteran's Day off and then we have two days the week after so that gives us FIVE days off for Thanksgiving! Wahoo! I'm linking up with <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Farley</a> from Oh Boy 4th Grade for November's Currently...<br />
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This past week we were finally able to fit in the AWESOME Fall Math Work centers from Kimberly at <a href="http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky First Grade Fun</a>.<br />
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We had SO MUCH FUN! These work stations include: telling time to the hour and half hour, clothespin addition, clothespin subtraction, addtion +1, subtraction -1 and place value match! My first graders LOVED the addition +1 game! My third graders loved the telling time and place value match games and begged to play again and again! This week I am going to let my firsties play the telling time game (with just the hour cards as we just introduced it to them on Wednesday). I highly recommend these work stations! Your kiddos will LOVE them! Pick up a copy for next year (just click on the picture above to go directly to Kimberly's TpT store)!<br />
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As I mentioned in my last post, I've been working on labeling with my firsties and they are starting to get very good at it. Labeling has been wonderful for improving their vocabulary, language, and reading skills. This month I'm going to try to work on their writing skills. I thought I'd share another labeling freebie with you. If you'd like a copy, just click on the picture below. <br />
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Have a great rest of the weekend! One EXTRA hour of sleep tonight! I LOVE it!<br />
<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-29186054158094560812012-10-15T22:59:00.001-04:002012-10-17T22:52:28.309-04:00State Testing and a Freebie!So we have been completing our state tests for three weeks now. Okay, not EVERYONE has been testing for three weeks, each grade level has completed their test over the period of a week. Fifth grade was first, then fourth grade and finally third grade this week. It has been CHAOS people! The first two weeks meant that I had to relocate to other locations around the school with my kiddos so my roomie could test her students in our room. Sounds simple right? Mmmm yeah, not so much when every other special education teacher, reading specialist and other various interventionists have to do the same thing! We didn't thrive...but we survived! Now it's my turn to test one of my students in our room and the poor kiddo has just been in tears because it's the reading portion of the assessment and he's currently reading on a first grade level (he's in third grade). I felt so,so bad! He wanted help so badly but my hands were tied...absolutely no help or the test is invalid. Ohhh and did I tell you the very humorous (perhaps more like ironic), name of our state tests? They are called the NECAPs! Yeah like you've been hit in the kneecap and are now incapacitated! Does anyone at the state level EVER put any thought into the names of these tests? I'm so happy that we will be finishing up the reading portion tomorrow and moving on to the first math section which my kiddo should do okay with {fingers crossed}.<br />
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With all this testing I have missed seeing some of my students. Boo! So I am trying to squeeze in as much as possible when I do have them (okay I ALWAYS try to squeeze in WAY to much)! I have been working in a little labeling practice for my firsties because they need it for the language and reading skills that it provides (not to mention cutting and gluing practice). I have started to make my own labeling sheets and have one to share with you today! Just click on the picture below to download this from Google docs. I hope your kids enjoy it!<br />
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I'll be back soon {hopefully} to review this Fall unit from Kimberly at <a href="http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky First Grade Fun</a>.<br />
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I know I've been a bad blogger lately but my year has gotten off to such a rough start! Seriously I have been in TEARS and people I (usually) LOVE my job! I truly have my work cut out for me this year! I have students in first, third and fourth grades. That's a BIG age span! AND they have a VERY wide range of needs (speech and language disabled, learning disabled, developmentally delayed, vision impaired, multiple handicaps, etc.)! We are down a special education teacher, a speech and language pathologist and a COTA so we can no longer co-teach like we used to! It makes me SO sad! Right now I'm just trying to keep my head above water...but I have a LOT of creations in the works so I hope you'll stay with me!</div>
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-75702681113201344792012-09-26T23:08:00.001-04:002012-09-27T21:48:00.164-04:00First Grade Common CoreOn Monday we had an early release day for professional development. We spent the afternoon in trainings about the Common Core State Standards for reading and mathematics. Our training was just an introduction to the CCSS and we were only given copies of the standards for our grade level along with two websites to check out for more information. As you can see we have a long way to go! Therefore, we will be spending ALL of our professional development days this year on the Common Core; getting familiar with it and aligning it with our current curriculum. <br />
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Last month I found a great resource for teaching the Kindergarten Common Core State Standards and I blogged about that resource. Well they have a <a href="http://corecommonstandards.com/core-curriculum/first-grade-common-core-workbook" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">First Grade Common Core</span></a> workbook too! The first grade edition has over 550 pages of Common Core Activities and Common Core Worksheets! There are also assessments and posters (you can download these on the website for free too). This resource is massive! If you click on the picture (or on the hyperlink above) it will take you directly to to the book! Can you believe it's only $39.99 and it is an instant download so there's no waiting for the mail to arrive! I can't wait to tell my colleagues about this book!<br />
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-43229076761090844302012-09-25T23:16:00.001-04:002012-09-25T23:16:25.169-04:00Please Check Out..."Teachers for Lane"<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley at <a href="http://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/1/post/2012/09/teachers-for-lane.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">The School Supply Addict</span></a> is currently hosting a charity drive to help Lane Goodwin, a thirteen year old boy from Kentucky who has been diagnosed with<em style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; position: relative;"> </em><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; position: relative;">Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma stage IV, a rare form of childhood cancer. Lane is so courageous and inspiring!</span></span><br />
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Our school district has adopted the Common Core and we have started to implement it this year. As you can imagine we don't have many resources yet and only a handful of us have had any training about the Common Core. So you can imagine how excited I I was to see this amazing book:</div>
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This amazing resource book is filled with worksheets and activities addressing the <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://corecommonstandards.com/core-curriculum/kindergarten-common-core-workbook" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Kindergarten Common Core</span></a> </span>in Math and English. It is 399 pages and only costs $39.99! If you visit the website (click the picture above or on the words "Kindergarten Common Core") you can download a sample of the book and view for yourself what a great resource this is! They also have versions for grades 1-5! I'm hoping my district will buy several copies of each grade level. Go check out this fantastic resource! You won't be disappointed!</div>
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You will also want to check out Primary Possibilities.</div>
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Stephanie has created an amazing resource of "On The Back" (word work) activities and when she reaches 500 followers she will be offering the whole pack for free AND she will be hosting a 500 follower giveaway! If you are not a follower yet...head on over (just click the button above)!</div>
<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-34207623034993912052012-09-09T22:53:00.002-04:002012-09-09T22:53:44.151-04:00My Erin Condren Planner and Dolch Sight Word Assessment FreebiesLook what was on my doorstep when I got home last Saturday night!!!<br />
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I won this AMAZING planner from Katherine at <a href="http://yaythirdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Yay Third Grade</a>! Thanks so much Katherine!!!!!<br />
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Last year I bought the life planner which is awesome but I think this planner is even better! It has monthly calendar pages, lesson plan pages, a place for seating charts, a folder for loose papers, a small clear pouch that seals for small things like sticky notes and my VERY favorite....labels for just about every kind of meeting that there is! It is organization at it's best! And I got FREE COLORED PENS people! You have no idea how much I LOVE color coding! This will help to keep me organized for sure!<br />
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This week we are administering DIBELS assessments to our Kinders and First Graders and AIMSWEB oral reading fluency and math assessments to all of our students (Kindergarten through Fifth grade). In addition, most classroom teachers are administering Dolch sight word assessments, curriculum based spelling tests, reading benchmark tests and taking writing samples. Whew! The list is exhaustive! I'm sure all of you can relate!<br />
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In our school it is expected that first grade students will master all 220 Dolch words by the end of the year (yes really...lol). For several years we have been administering this assessment using single lists of words (there are eleven lists, each containing 20 words). We assess five times during the school year (once at the beginning, once at the end of each marking term and once at the end of the year).<br />
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This year I have several students who have orthographic processing difficulties (i.e., they have difficulty remembering symbols - letters and numbers). I had these same students last year and I knew that they could identify some of these words but the list format was not working for them so I created a powerpoint presentation to assess their sight word recall. Each slide is displayed for three seconds (the amount of time we allow a student to identify a word) before moving on to the next word. In addition, every 20th word slides down to signal to the examiner the end of "that particular list." Clear as mud? I found that this presentation was much more effective for my students! It held their attention and they didn't have to manipulate the lists. If you are interested in trying this out with your students please feel free to click on the pictures to download your own Dolch Word assessment presentation and recording sheet. If you prefer, I have also included a copy of the lists in print format. (I copy the lists on cardstock, laminate, cut and bind with a metal book ring). <br />
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<br />Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-46716809282314483122012-09-03T23:07:00.000-04:002012-09-04T06:58:25.780-04:00September CurrentlyHi All! I am SO psyched that September is here! I think it might be my very favorite month of the year! I just love everything about it...the weather, the smell, the newness of everything. It seriously rejuvenates me! How about you? I'm linking up with Farley at <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy Fourth Grade</a> for September's Currently!<br />
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I can't wait to show you all pictures of my new planner and to share some Dolch word assessment freebies that I'll be doing this week with my kiddos so be sure to check back! I hope you all have a great day back to school, whether it's you first day or your fourteenth!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-43943638398095634922012-08-28T22:56:00.004-04:002012-08-28T22:56:55.010-04:00A Few of My Favorite Books...<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with DeeDee Wills at The Clever School Teacher to share a few of my favorite books. (To order any of the books just click on the covers or on the button on the right side of my blog).</div>
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I love any book by David Shannon! Who can't relate to these books? And the kids always get a kick out of seeing little David's naked bottom running down the street!</div>
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I love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom for it's fun rollicking rhythm!</div>
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Teachers and kids alike can relate to this book and the kids are always surprised by the ending! I also love Testing Ms. Malarky which is also written by Julie Danneberg.</div>
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If you like Amelia Bedelia books then you will LOVE Morris the moose! So funny!</div>
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Here are some other Giveaway's you don't want to miss...</div>
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Mr. Michelbook (yes you read that right...he's a MALE first grade teacher) is celebrating reaching (almost) 50 followers! Head on over and follow him and enter this super giveaway for a $25.00 gift certificate to TpT!!!</div>
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Miss Nelson is hosting a great giveaway...and there will be TWO winners. Check it out by clicking on the link below:</div>
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Sara at Smiling In Second Grade is having another giveaway. This time you have the chance to win a Duo Trimmer! To enter click the button below!</div>
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Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466074766887132209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267454963324640237.post-73468835836858610202012-08-27T21:15:00.002-04:002012-08-27T21:15:38.682-04:00First Day of School, Monday Made It and Amazing Finds!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today was our official first day back to school with the kiddos! It was a GREAT day but I am TEN kinds of exhausted!</div>
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I'm linking up with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for my first ever Monday Made It project! I actually had LOTS and LOTS of projects that I was going to complete over the summer but I never actually got around to finishing them (so I guess you'll be seeing them in the coming months). </div>
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I'm sure you've seen these all over Blogland and Pinterest! The kids absolutely LOVED posing for their pictures using this frame (and the other teachers loved it even more than the kids)!</div>
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I also wanted to share some AMAZING finds that I found at Target today....I'm urging you to run to your nearest Target if you're interested in any of these items!</div>
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I already own a Scotch Laminator but when I saw this amazing deal today I just had to scoop it up! Notice the $10.00 rebate form attached to the box! That's right....I scored this baby for $19.99 (after rebate). Wahoo!!!! I'll be lugging my "old style" Scotch Laminator to school and I'll keep this one at home because it takes up so much less space. L-O-V-E!</div>
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My second AMAZING find was this cutie.</div>
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Sorry about the glare (ugh), Isn't this adorable??? I can think of at least five things I want to use it for! It a dry erase board AND it's magnetic!!!!</div>
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My last AMAZING find was this cute little bucket that I'm going to use for my desk supplies (scissors, staple removers, pens/pencils, etc.). It was only $4.98 (that's half off the original price). I love the color (which is actually more of a coral color - it looks pink in this picture).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmb6wU19vegRLpphY5UZQBut0VVuP5ou3H7-0RkpoUTo3EOggT-b31SieBqgnldK-vfllXK7DfNkB1Yk1U8FnHWWnFU6umomJdjvr-GvRXE9NVBssSLURCoZ0eSNyYZLVSk96kWyV9B-hv/s1600/100_0542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmb6wU19vegRLpphY5UZQBut0VVuP5ou3H7-0RkpoUTo3EOggT-b31SieBqgnldK-vfllXK7DfNkB1Yk1U8FnHWWnFU6umomJdjvr-GvRXE9NVBssSLURCoZ0eSNyYZLVSk96kWyV9B-hv/s320/100_0542.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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I hope you all had an fantastic Monday!</div>
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