So my #1 all time favorite book to read aloud in class is Splat the Cat. It's so funny. And the illustrations are fabulous. Plus, my kids know that my cat looks JUST LIKE SPLAT! It's a great story for back to school. But I also used it if we were having a rough day because how can you not be smiling by the end of that story?!
My #1 go-to professional book is Teaching with Love and Logic. I have a copy that was given to me when I graduated from college from my lovely friend Jane. Everything in it makes you go, "Why haven't I thought of it that way?!" There are no prize boxes or sticker charts with this book. It's about how we communicate with our students in a positive way and about how important it is to have high expectations. Great read and if you haven't read it you really should pick up a copy. I re-read it before every school year. My copy is all dogeared and marked in highlighter!
{Sigh} My printer is evil. We are fighting. He no longer scans and refuses to print wirelessly. And he is making this TERRIBLE noise! I've tried to work things out with him....but I won't lie- I've got eyes for another printer.
Do I NEED a new purse? Well.....no. But I sure do want one! I spent the last weekend with my best girlfriends at the beach at we poured over so many magazines with so many cute purses. I'm just certain the perfect purse would make me look thinner and taller. Don't y'all agree?
Farley has a couple of other rules with this linky par-tay too! (Love them!)
1) read and comment on the two link ups before yours
2) read and comment on the link up after yours
I spend SO MUCH TIME in my pj's reading everyone's Currently's! Love it!
I read your comment on our blog. I don't know what we would do if we couldn't get in our classrooms until a week before! How do you do it? I go in about 2 times a week in the summer. I go in on the days that I take my boys to daycare. Sometimes I get a little done; sometimes I get a lot accomplished. Most of the teachers in our building do a lot of pitching, sorting of files, and creating more literacy station activities. Loved your comment... Stephanie.
ReplyDeleteI panic. For real. I curse at how little time we have. I work like a mad woman and then when I'm finished I buy a bottle of wine. Whew! CRAZY
DeleteGood luck on getting to that to-do list. I love your two choices of books. Splat the Cat is definitely a funny book & Teaching with Love and Logic is a wonderful book.
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I think your printer and my printer were separated at birth!!! Mine doesn't want to cooperate either!!
ReplyDeleteSomehow my to-do list keeps growing!! HOW does that happen??
I love Splat, he is so fun. I think of getting a new purse as therapy, medical necessity right?
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Bubbalulu.blogspot.com
Teaching with Love and Logic is a GREAT book! Thanks for reminding us...Your printer needs a lil' lesson we think.
ReplyDeleteOh, we are so glad we're not the only one in PJs, reading all the Currently posts...and obsessing about Christian Grey (Did we say that out loud?. Summer is awesome!!:)
Christy & Tammy
*I love Rizzoli & Isles. It's my new favorite show.
ReplyDelete*Printers/copiers/scanners they are all evil in one way or another. Just when you think they are working well BAM something goes wrong. I don't think they have long shelf lives. However, they are too expensive to keep buying new ones all of the time! Grrrr!
*Your books are my fav's too.
*I'd LOVE to get a new purse as well. I've been seeing too many cute ones on Pinterest. I need to win the lottery...
Toodles,
~Andi
I am still using my fall/winter purse ... that's not allowed, right? haha
ReplyDeleteIt simply "doesn't go".
The next best thing comes along in technology so often, it's not hard to get eyes on another printer, computer...whatever... :D
Love Splat!
❤Dragonflies in First ❤
Girl, a new purse is always in order!!
ReplyDelete❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Hi Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteYour Christian Grey comment cracked me up! I'm totally in the same boat! I went from Christian to The Hunger Games...quite the adjustment! :)
Happy 4th!
A Pirates Life for Us
Barre3? I used to take dance but I've never heard of it! What's it like?
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Luckeyfrog's Lilypad
It's a combo of ballet barre exercises, pilates, and yoga and uses weights as well so you have this AMAZING full body work out with low impact. I love it! Search for Barre3 online and you might have one in your area!
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ReplyDelete~ Kimberlee ~
Two Fulbright Hugs
Hello! I am your newest follower. Please come and visit my blog. I would love for you to follow mine and share ideas. Oh.... I totally know where your coming from, lol. I read the entire "Fifty Shades of Gray" series in 3 days. I was also at the Thursday opening midnight showing of "Magic Mike." I have never had a summer of such hot guys in my life. It has been amazing, lol. ;)
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Mrs. Janelle
http://mrsjanelleskindergarten.blogspot.com/