Thursday, August 1, 2013

August Currently


I know - you're amazed that I'm posting twice in one day! I am too! :) It's time for Currently from Oh' Boy 4th Grade!







The Listening is self explanatory. The Loving is that I've lost 22 pounds this summer! I still have a long way to go, especially since the loss doesn't seem to show that much, but I'm very excited to have lost as much as I did. I hope I can continue to lose even after school starts!

As for the Thinking and Wanting - don't we all? I already have a to-do list of things I want to get done before we start school next week. This summer has been a fun and restful time for me, and I hate to see it end. 

Needing, well I'm kind of embarrassed about this. Since summer started, my sleep schedule has gotten WAY off track. I can't seem to fall asleep until around 3 am, and then I sleep until 11 or 12. It's going to be hard to get out of that bad habit. Yes, my son gets up earlier than that. He wakes me up when he gets up. I get him settled, and he keeps himself busy (he's very good at that). Then, I go back to sleep. Also, we live with my parents, so they are there to help out with him if he needs something. I consider myself very lucky!

Now for the back to school must-haves! I LOVE Sharpies of all different colors! I just love writing with the fine tip and using multiple colors on posters for my classroom.

Computer labels are definitely a must-have! It's so nice to just print out an entire class of names on labels to put on nametags, journals, folders, cubbies, pocket charts, and whatever else I need to put them on. It's so much easier than hand writing the names on everything like I had to do when I first started teaching.

As for the 2nd Grade Data Folder and Checklist, it's an item I found on TPT by 1st Grade is WeinerFUL. Our grading system and report cards are drastically changing this year. We will be starting to implement Common Core, and I am terrible at keeping data. So, when I found this product I was thrilled. There are pages and pages of charts for students to keep track of data, as well as Common Core checklists for them to use. Also, it's CUTE! Everyone who knows me knows I need to have teaching materials that are cute. If it isn't cute, I make it cute. If you want to check this out, click on the picture below.




Be sure to download the preview because it gives you a good overview of the product, and you get a few freebie pages in it. I don't plan to use all of the pages, but many of them will work for me. Also, I may print 2 pages each on the back and front sides of the paper to save on copy paper.

UPDATE: I found out she has them for Kindergarten and 1st Grade as well, and they are just as cute!

What are your back to school must-haves? Let me know by leaving a comment below. Thanks!




9 comments:

  1. Hi Lori! I just found your blog from the linky! Congratulations on losing 22 pounds! YAY! That is so awesome. I just got some gold/bronze/silver sharpies today- so I get your love of sharpies! :)
    Carolyn
    Kindergarten: Holding Hands & Sticking Together

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    1. Thank you, Carolyn! I have the same Sharpies you just bought! :) The silver one is perfect for labeling my personal MP3 players for the listening center in my classroom. I hope you enjoyed visiting my blog!

      Lori

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  2. Ohhhhhhhhh Mmmmmm GEEEEE!!!! Thank you soooooooooo much for including my packet as a "MUST HAVE"! I am tickled PURPLE that you added it to your blog!!!! (Purple is my favorite color!) YOU REALLY MADE MY DAY! :o)

    For Kinder and Firstie teachers-I have Data Folders and Checklist for you, too! ;o) heehee

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    1. I just added an update with links to the 1st Grade and Kindergarten checklists for you. Hopefully other people with find them helpful as well. It makes me very happy to have made your day! :)

      Lori

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  3. Congratulations on your weight loss! That is wonderful. My must haves include Sharpies, highlighters, labels, and card stock.

    ~Tonya

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    1. Thank you, Tonya! If I could add one more must-have to my list, it would have to be card stock too! I use TONS of it when I buy stuff on TPT!

      Enjoy the rest of your summer!

      Lori

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  4. I'm inspired by your weight loss! You lost 22 pounds and I FOUND THEM! :)
    And sadly I'm not able to comment on my love for sharpies since my words of adoration would quickly consume this little comment box. Tee Hee!

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    1. I love your Sharpie comment! :) Believe me, losing that 22 pounds hasn't been easy! I still have a long way to go too! I do feel a lot better than I did 22 pounds ago though. Good luck if you decide to try yourself!

      Lori

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