A Bunch of New Stuff :)

So I've been busy meeting my new teammate (umm... beyond words excited!) and living the life of 20 something enjoying some summer time. I haven't forgotten about everyone though, I'm still trying to catch up on stuff from the past few months and create new things. It's hard to do some stuff, because I'm not home often and a good majority of my clip art and things are on my other laptop/network. I'm 99% sure I'm going to keep everything basic and bright this upcoming year, think black backgrounds with super bright colored posters and things. That doesn't mean I've forgotten about all of my polka dot and zebra lovers though! As I make everything, I've been making sets for me, as well as a polka dot and zebra set for EVERYTHING!! :) So here's a whole posting of things that I've been making. I still have millions of more things, plus so many ideas for posts to help give ya'll ideas to organize and do things a different way! 

First some recent things I've posted in my Teacher's Notebook Store:

 {2012-2013 bright calendar}

                                      {2012-2013 dot calendar}    {2012-2013 zebra calendar}

                                   {bright cursive letters}                       {zebra cursive letters}

{polka dot cursive letters}

{bright attendance}  {polka dot attendance}  {zebra attendance}

{bright behavior chart}  {polka dot behavior chart}  {zebra behavior chart}

{bright calendar}  {polka dot calendar}  {zebra calendar}

{bright character traits}  {polka dot character traits}  {zebra character traits}

{bright calendar}  {polka dot calendar}  {zebra calendar}

{bright connections}  {polka dot connections}  {zebra connections}

Here's some freebies:

         {polka dot lesson plan cover}       {zebra lesson plan cover}         {bright lesson plan cover}

                      {zebra poster}                         {bright poster}                      {polka dot poster}

                                   {zebra supply labels}                             {polka dot labels}

 {bright supply labels}

Pretty much anything I post I'll try to post in these styles. I'm trying to go back and add a chevron theme as well but I haven't gotten to it yet. I still am always willing to customize things if I have time, but please send me a message asking first. I hope some of this helps :) 

Insert Catchy Title Here... Creativity Has Run It's Course...

Hi, my name's Christie. This is how I feel.

{I obviously have more hair, and no facial hair, but point taken}

I really can only dream of a day when I am a tenured teacher and do not have to remove my things from my classroom and start fresh. It's so overwhelming to stand in a classroom full of stuff. Plus the fact that I may have a slight tendency to resemble one of my students who has attention issues. I finish only parts of things I'm working on then I need to move to other things. I go back and forth leaving all sorts of projects lying around the floor. I have wanted to take pictures for 3 days now, but by the time they're kicking us out for the day I'm so exhausted I can't wait to run to the nearest exit to sit in my car and enjoy... sitting... just that. On top of that, the mister's son is staying with us for the weekend, so I've been trying to enjoy some time here and there with them. I actually took a break today to eat some Olive Garden {insert angels singing here}. I'm so jealous, they went to Bear's training camp today. All kinds of sad and jealous about that one.

I found out today, I tentatively have... wait for it... 24 students. That in itself is the miracle of the day. I could also only dream of the day when I would have less than 30 students. I'm hoping it stays that way, but the ink won't be touching those name tags until next Wednesday morning (which by the way, I think I should start practicing my cursive now, cuz... well... it's a extremely little rusty. I am hoping my FABULOUS aunt finishes my amazing seat sacks. We bought the fabric, but I'm not quite sure how they're going to come out. We shall see! Hopefully they're all kinds of ugh-mazing!! :)

To all of you out there in Bloggy Land, especially anyone who has purchased or downloaded anything from me, I so appreciate your patience. A few short weeks ago, my turn around time I custom orders was maybe hours, now it's turned into days. For the most part everyone has been super understanding... I appreciate it tons and tons and tons!! Hopefully I'll have some time closer to this weekend to sit down and fill most of my current orders! :) I have been looking for a few things lately, so I sat down to create some things for myself. I posted a few in my Teacher's Notebook, and I have a few for you!! I also am still working on what I want my giveaway to be... it may be Friday before I figure it out for sure though. Here are some things for your enjoyment!!

Bases Loaded @Teacher's Notebook

{game to practice adding inflectional endings and making new words}

 

How We Go Home! @Teacher's Notebook

{makes it easier for the teacher to know who goes where}

Before, During, & After Foldable @Google Docs

{printable for readers to keep with them while they read}

3rd Grade Word Wall Words @GoogleDocs

{includes sight, math, science, & social studies words!}

Student Planner @Teacher's Notebook

{easy for students to fill out, zebra themed}

Match Fact Practice Sheet @Google Docs

{perfect for students and you to monitor how much they practice their facts}

Also I must mention I've had tons of requests for things that match the chocolate dots theme, so there are lots of items popping up that match that theme. I've had quite a few questions regarding pocket chart cards for Daily 5. They are posted in the store in 2 forms, a set of just them, and a set that goes with posters that explain what you can do at each activity.

As a side note... I have decided against using these:

I have thought about posting them on Teacher's Notebook, but I'm not sure anyone would want them. If anyone has any interest whatsoever let me know. They are extremely sturdy, made with 2 kinds of cardstock, and the letters are VERY thick chipboard. They are not laminating because of the chipboard. I can take more pictures of them close up or from the side if you are interested! Those letters were crazy expensive to just waste them! 

I've had a few people e-mailing me with ideas for things they have not been able to find out there in teacher land. If there's everything something like this you're looking for, let me know! I'm sure I've thought about making it, or I have it somewhere in my files!! I think it's time for bed for me. I'm stressed and very excited to get back into my room tomorrow. I promise I'll get to pictures and to the giveaway!! Any ideas of things you would want in a giveaway? - aside from a million dollars ;-) 

Polka Dots & Signs

I went to the teacher's store today and got way too much. Mi mama is fab-u-lous!! I think she feels so bad for me because she sees how much I spend (probably because her whole front room has been filled with the majority of my stuff since early June!!). She always find the greatest stuff from stores or magazines!! Anyway she treated me to my teacher's store spree today so that was all kinds of amazing. After I do some more shopping tomorrow I'll post the haul so you can see all the goodies I hope I find!! 

 

I'm going to the boy's hometown this weekend, small town for this city girl ;-) so I'm contemplating whether or not I'll be bringing this little ol' laptop of mine (but in all seriousness ya'll know I can't stay away from my bloggy ladies).

I've had quite a few custom questions/orders. I have a few things customized so I figured I'd post some things I've been doing. I'm too exhausted to find new pictures, so look closely cuz I'm using the old pictures, but with new links :)

 

 {Bright Color Polka Dots Poster}

{Primary Color Polka Dots Poster}

{Polka Dot Problem Solving Posters}

@Teacher's Notebook

{Boy Good Reader Posters}

{Previously Posted Girl Good Reader Posters}

A few other things that I've created... my pictures are so icky.

I've been too lazy to find my camera, so I've been using my phone.

I already have my Christmas list... I want a GOOD camera, more than a regular ol' point and shoot!

{This one's so not finished... I ran out of the ribbon color I needed!}

{The pictures make it hard to see! Wah! I'm going to hand it somewhere!!}

That's all for now... I'm sure I'll come up with something while my brain is hard at work tonight.

I could get used to this...

I haven't much moved from the couch today. I saw someone post something on ProTeacher about getting the motivation to get up from the computer. I have an excuse though... I have no way to leave today, because my car is at the car place getting his checkup. So there, take that. I have successfully made it through the morning, busy creating away from the help of this guy blasting from Napster:

{love him}

It actually all started because the kept advertising his special on CMT, which then forced me to venture to the closet to take out my boots which haven't been worn in far too long. So anyway I'm midway through his 3rd CD and I'm taking a break to get emotional while I watch my Cubbies lose [yet] again. Wah.

So here's what I've created, most of them based off request, some based off need to be redone to match my room. I'm still looking for new ideas to create stuff, but I think I'll take a break, and I dunno... take a shower? do some laundry? put away dishes? Probably not :)

 {Round Word Wall Alphabet Cards - Zebra}
{Round Word Wall Zebra Cards - Polka Dot}

{Cowboy Themed Math Games}
{Previously Posted Zebra Themed Math Games}

{Calendar Days of the Week}
{Previously Posted Calendar Days}
{Previously Posted Calendar Months}

{Give Me Five Posters}
Zebra, Dots, Cowboy Themed All Included

{Good Readers Posters}
Zebra, Dots, Cowboy Themed All Included

 {Writing Process Posters - Zebra}
{Writing Process Posters - Polka Dot}
{Writing Process Posters - Primary Colors Polka Dot}

Alright, time to eat my words already. My Cubbies took the lead... let's just hope it can last through 3 more innings. I think I'm getting the itch to take the Cricut out... let's see what comes from this :)