I love the lazy days of summer, but I am also inclined to step up certain things a notch! So this summer one of my goals is to find some new, family friendly recipes for dinner. So welcome to...
Each week I will feature a few new recipes that I have found and tried with my own family as the judges! This is a tough group I tell you:) I have to tell you I have been a little addicted to The Pioneer Woman this week from The Food Network! I have selected and tried two of the week's favorites!
The grill is our favorite cooking source pretty much all year living in Florida! These are both the perfect grilling recipes for summer time. Recipe notes: I omitted the bacon on the chicken sliders. Just personal preference:) I also added roasted cauliflower and broccoli to the meal with olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves and salt & pepper to taste.
I would love you to link up some fun summer recipes that you plan on making this week! Perhaps it is an old favorite, something new you want to try or a fabulous Pinterest find!
If you don't have a blog, you can join the post over on The Resourceful Apple's FACEBOOK page!
Hi Friends! I hope you are well into enjoying your summer break!I am joining in the Teaching with Intention book study with Greg from Kindergarten Smorgasboard. This week is hosted by Flying into First, The Primary Gal and Mrs. Dailey's Classroom.
Chapter 2 focuses on our personal teaching beliefs. What EXACTLY do we believe about TEACHING and LEARNING and is it EVIDENT in our CLASSROOMS?
That is easier said than done! Have you ever written down your beliefs? Debbie Miller took over 1 year to refine her beliefs! With 20 years of teaching, these are the first things that have come to my mind about my own beliefs about teaching and learning in the primary grades:
I have spent a LOT of time organizing my classroom library. I have books organized by theme and by reading levels. My goal is for students to be able to access books of interest quickly in order to optimize their reading time.
We are a TEAM in and out of the classroom. We work on building each other up and supporting each other's efforts. All students learn in different ways and have different abilities. Celebrate that!
STUDENTS LEARN BEST WHEN THEY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN LEARNING. AFTER MODELING NEW CONCEPTS, STUDENTS NEED TIME TO PRACTICE WITH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES.
I spend a lot of time planning meaningful activities and integrated units. I love that Debbie Miller says, "Learning is maximized when the lessons I design are purposeful, interactive and engaging, with real world applications."
Now its time for some self reflection. Do I do all of these things consistently?
Honestly, NO!
This summer will be my time to reflect and see what I can do better. Debbie Miller suggests reflecting in a journal at the end of each day. How and when we reflect is personal, but reflection will lead to better teaching!
In a time of many state and district mandates, this is something I need to remind myself of! Don't forget to check out the posts from the weekly hosts for this chapter if you haven't already.
I pulled out stamps to work on coin identification and values this week.
What do you use stamps for?
It's time for day two of our We {HEART} Teachers Event
and that means more fun stuff for you to win!
But first, I am sure you are anxious to see if you won one of those 2 TpT Gift Certificates!
and the winners are...
and the winners are...
Today's prize is one for the #techieteachers... AND the not so techie teachers ;)
Yeah... you're reading that right! Here's an official run down of this totally awesome prize pack!
IPad Mini 2- Now you can bring technology to your classroom (or just keep it for yourself, we won't tell! ;)) with your own tablet. The miniature size makes it ideal for smaller hands or stowing away in a purse!
Chevron Stand Case- How cute is this case? Protect your newest accessory with this easy to find cover! The built in stand makes it ideal for video viewing while you're jet setting to Vegas this summer!
$10 Itunes Gift Card- Buy some educational apps, download a few books, whatever you want! You've got $10 to spend to help fill up your new toy, I mean educational resource, with new apps!
Planbook Subscription for you and a friend- It is user friendly it is AND you can share lesson plans with your teammates. Now you and a teammate can enjoy easy planning for the year! You can check out more on Planbook.com
Ready to get your #techieteacher on? Enter the Rafflecopter below!
I am also excited to share with you that TeachersPayTeachers decided to join in on the Teacher Appreciation week fun! They are having a site wide sale today and tomorrow as a way to say thank you for all your hard work this year!
So, from May 5th through the 6th ALL our stores will be on sale! Combine that with the coupon code THANKYOU and you can save up to 28% off your must have resources! Grab up some products to get your through the rest of this year or stock up for next year! It's all good when there's a sale!
...And because we know your feet are tired at the end of a long day (and your brain!), we made it easy to shop! All your favorite stores all in one location!
Don't forget to use the coupon code: THANKYOU!
Happy Monday!
We are on our first official day of our We {HEART} Teachers event!
I know as teachers, we don't usually look forward to Mondays... but this Monday is special! It's the first day of Teacher Appreciation week! That means you'll be showered with notes of thanks, tokens of affection and LOTS OF HUGS! <3!
It also means it's time to giveaway some AMAZING prizes!
Today, we have this amazing #TeacherEssentials prize pack for you!
This is a small collection of items to help you get through your weeks!
Here's a peek at what YOU can win..
1. Blair Turner Paper Notepads- How cute are these? Perfect for all those last minute lists! And the Fun colors are SURE to brighten up any paper piled desk! ;)
2. Spring Bling Coffee Cozy from Miss Squirrels Shop- Now that the end of the year is starting, coffee is a must! keep it warm with this adorable bejeweled cozy! <3
3. 12 Pack of Flair Pens- So you can write beautiful "to do" lists on those notepads! ;)
4. Custom Designed Pencil Door Hanger from Tallahassee Sunday- They made the CUTEST apple door hanger for me! Now you'll get one too!
5. Custom Water Color Print from The Teacher Print Shop- Rachel from The Tattooed Teacher has an eye for desgin and she'll make you a CUSTOM Water color type print and MAIL it you! YES PLEASE!
6. Pampered Teacher Box- Every teacher deserves a little pampering! Pampered Teacher is a monthly subscription service that sends you special hand picked teacher items based on your likes and wants! They've graciously donated one box for you!
7. $10 Starbucks Gift Card- So you can have a cup to wrap that ADORABLE coffee cozy around! Oh and help fuel you for a few more days!
8. Planbook Subscription for a year- I switched from a word document style lesson plan book to using this online service and I LOVE it! User friendly, easy, and soooo convenient. I can even send my lesson plans to my teammates!
That's an AMAZING prize pack! What to enter? Enter below using the Rafflecopter!
AND don't forget today's the last day for you to enter the chance to win one of three $40 GC for
TeachersPayTeachers, just in time for their Teacher Appreciation Sale!
Click here to go enter that giveaway! We'll be announcing the winners tomorrow AND We'll have another AMAZING prize pack up for grabs... let's just say teachers love their apple... products... ;)
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Eve!
Teachers are some of the hardest working, caring, and passionate people I know. You never hear a teacher say, "I'm in this for the money, fame, and fortune". Teachers teach because they have a passion for learning, sharing, and changing lives one lesson at a time.
So this week, my fellow teachers, is about you! Let's celebrate those little victories that never find their way onto a standardized test, like that one student who actually grabbed a copy of your favorite read aloud book for some quiet reading at their desk!
This week, in honor of you, I've joined forces with some of your favorite bloggers and teacher companies to bring you the 2nd Annual We {HEART} Teachers Event!
You thought last year was good... wait 'til you see what we've got for you this year!
So this week, my fellow teachers, is about you! Let's celebrate those little victories that never find their way onto a standardized test, like that one student who actually grabbed a copy of your favorite read aloud book for some quiet reading at their desk!
This week, in honor of you, I've joined forces with some of your favorite bloggers and teacher companies to bring you the 2nd Annual We {HEART} Teachers Event!
You thought last year was good... wait 'til you see what we've got for you this year!
This event will run from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th and I promise you won't want to miss it any second of it!
Over 40 of your favorite teacher bloggers and teacher companies have joined up to bring you some amazing prizes, freebies, and deals!
All my favorites!
Here's a peek at what's up for grabs this week!
I want that red tieks!
Get your shop on!
Yeah... that's an IPad Mini... WHAT?!
No for real.. $10,000 in prizes ...
So, be sure to check back each day to enter for your chance to win HUGE prize packs, grab up some FREEBIES, and see some amazing deals.
If you don't already, I suggest you like my page on FB!
Then click "Get notifications" under liked so that you'll be the first to see each day's prize packs, products, and FREEBIES!
ANNNNDDDD... because I am just soooo excited about this event, I've got THREE TpT GCs up for grabs today and tomorrow!
This will be the PERFECT thing to help you clear out that wish list during the TpT Sale this week!
YEAH... That's right, TpT is hosting a two day sale to say THANK YOU for all your hard work too
I'll have my ENTIRE store on sale for 20% May 5th and 6th, and you can save and additional 10% off by using the code THANKYOU at check out. That's a total savings of 28% off! #WIN
Want to win?! Enter below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I'll be back tomorrow with MORE prizes, goodies, and fun! XOXO!
Over 40 of your favorite teacher bloggers and teacher companies have joined up to bring you some amazing prizes, freebies, and deals!
Here's a peek at what's up for grabs this week!
I want that red tieks!
So, be sure to check back each day to enter for your chance to win HUGE prize packs, grab up some FREEBIES, and see some amazing deals.
If you don't already, I suggest you like my page on FB!
Then click "Get notifications" under liked so that you'll be the first to see each day's prize packs, products, and FREEBIES!
ANNNNDDDD... because I am just soooo excited about this event, I've got THREE TpT GCs up for grabs today and tomorrow!
This will be the PERFECT thing to help you clear out that wish list during the TpT Sale this week!
I'll have my ENTIRE store on sale for 20% May 5th and 6th, and you can save and additional 10% off by using the code THANKYOU at check out. That's a total savings of 28% off! #WIN
Want to win?! Enter below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I'll be back tomorrow with MORE prizes, goodies, and fun! XOXO!
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