Saturday, February 2, 2013

February Currently and a Super Sale!

It's February!! I love February... there are so many fun things to teach {Groundhog's day, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and black history month}. Plus it's a short month too, so once it's over, we're THAT much closer to Spring Break! I love it!

I'm linking up with the fabulous Farley at Oh' Boy 4th Grade for her monthly Currently linky party! Head on over to Farley's blog to link up too!


Listening: Makenzie loves the computer... she's a tech junkie already at the young age of 4... she's definitely our kid. She has a few websites that she likes to play, but her fav. is ABCMouse.com. I love ABCmouse because it reinforces the skills she's learning in pre-k, but I also like it 'cause it's teaching her skills that she won't be exposed to until next year. She's on the final level of Kindergarten, and rocking and rolling right through it. Not sure what we'll do when she's done... if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!

Loving: My BFF, Michelle, from college (day 1 of freshman year) is down here with her family at Disney World! I've been living in Orlando for 12 years and this is the FIRST time she's been able to visit!! I haven't seen "my Mishy" in a LONG time {since our Sorority's alumni weekend 4 years ago}. It's wayyyyy to long to go without your BFF! Our relationship rocks though, we picked it right up like no time has passed. It was amazing to meet her twin boys and she loved meeting Makenzie. The kids hit it off and now they're BFFs too. =) We're going over to her hotel to watch the Super Bowl tomorrow night... I can't wait! I should have taken Monday off. Lol.

Thinking: My living room is freezing! I think it's because of the fireplace and maybe the lack of insulation. It's not my house, so I have to just deal and put some gloves on.

Wanting: I have a white car, and I park it in the driveway which is under a very large tree. It gets SOOOOO dirty sitting there. It's gross. My hubby washed it only a few weeks ago, but it's really dirty AGAIN. After I wash it this weekend, I think I am going to start parking it across the street. There are no huge dirty trees there. =)

Needing: I still need a new dryer. Grrrrr. Car things like tires, brakes, and ignitions switches keep interfering with me getting a new dryer. Grrrrrrrrrr. Hopefully this month?? fingers crossed.

Last but not least, Pet PeevesI have a bunch of them. The two things that irritate me THE MOST are 1. kids in cars without seat belts on and 2. pencil chewing.  OK... the MOST important person in my life is my daughter. I will NOT start my car until she is strapped in, in fact  she still sits in a car seat (it goes up to 65 pounds, so she'll be sitting in it for a while!). I DON'T UNDERSTAND how parents can drive without their precious children not buckled in. I don't get it! I don't get it! I DON'T GET IT! It makes me mad. When I see someone driving with their kids all over the car, I give them dirty looks. I really boils my blood. Common sense people, if you're in a crash, there's a GOOD possibility that your child will fly through the windshield.... BUCKLE them up. It takes 2 seconds, plus it's the LAW.  wow... that was a rant. =)  I'm sure every teacher can relate to the pencil chewing. I have a child in my class this year who is a constant pencil and eraser chewer and even the metal on the pencil. It drives me INSANE. I've spoken to the child's mother, and she doesn't think it's a big deal. Uggggg. If you have any suggestions on how to make it stop, I'd LOVE to hear them! =)

Alrighty... now that you know what I am "currently" doing, link up with Farley, so I know what you're "currently" doing! =)

Be sure to check out our TPT store today through Monday! Everything is 20% off and if you shop tomorrow on Super Sunday, you'll also receive an extra 8% off at checkout with the promo code: super.  One of the items we just placed on TPT is our President's Day Super Pack which includes the very popular "So You Want to be President?" exemplar text unit AND the CCSS Magic Tree House Abe Lincoln Book Study unit... great price for both...please check it out!!

Have a gorgeous Groundhog's Day!!
-Jackie-


34 comments:

  1. Just found your blog. Love the cupcake theme, but really love that you are two sisters! That is so great! Can't wait to see more! :)

    Amy
    Eclectic Educating

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    1. Thanks so much!! =) We LOVE cupcakes!! Thanks for stopping by to say hi!!

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  2. I need a car wash so bad! Like, it's been over a year, for the inside and out and with 3 small kids...I'm sure you can imagine. Yikes. I probably shouldn't have shared that.

    Pencil chewing- gross!! Ick. Nasty. I'm so glad I don't have a pencil chewer. I have no idea how to make a kid stop that. Except do a lesson on how many germs they are getting into their mouth plus sharing with others!!

    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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    1. Amanda... I am so happy that I'm not the only one with dirty car! It makes me feel so much better. =)
      Oh, and the germ talk... I've talked about it 'till I was blue in the face. It doesn't phase this kid. The bright side is that all of the other kids are grossed out too, so I only have one pencil chewer. =) 80 more days!

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  3. I love that you are sisters that teach together. My mom and I taught together at the same school too! It is such an amazing experience!I am so glad I found your blog through this month's currently. I am your newest follower.
    -Jaime
    Bright Concepts 4 Teachers

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! That's great that you were able to teach with your Mom!! We also had a mother-daughter duo at our school up until last year. In fact, we had a LOT of family in our school for a few years. Now it's just my me and my sis and a Mom who is a 4th grade teacher and her daughter who is the pre-k para. Thanks for stopping by and following us!! =)

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  4. How exciting to meet up with your BFF from college! There's still time to take Monday off!!!

    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
    Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

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    1. Hi Aimee! We had SO much fun!!! I seriously thought about taking off, but I was off on Friday already to hang out with my bff. A 4 day weekend would be pushing it. ;-)

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  5. ABCMouse.com! I'll definitely be looking that one up for my lil' love muffins!!! So glad I decided to link up!
    How about them apples?

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    1. Hi Randee! ABCmouse is awesome... and teachers can use it for free, I believe. I'll do a little research on the classroom license and blog about it soon. =) Thanks for stopping by!! =)

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  6. LOVE your blog! :)
    I totally feel you about the pencil chewing. GROSS. I have one (only one thank goodness) this year and have no idea how to get it to stop. I just want to be like "You are chewing on wood!!! ..and lead!! STOP!"

    Stephanie
    Elementary My Dear

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    1. Hi Stephanie! Thanks for stopping by!! I don't know what to do anymore with this kiddo. I should invent a chew-able rubber pencil, specifically for pencil chewaholics. LOL. I wish I was an inventor. =)

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  7. Pencil chewing is definitely gross!

    I am not sure what ABCmouse.com is but have you ever heard of starfall.com?

    Christina :)
    Apples, Books, and Crayons
    applesbooksandcrayons@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Christina!! Yes!! starfall is Mak's 2nd fav. website! I really like it because it's free. =) I used it a lot when I was in kinder and 1st. I use it a lot now with my ESOL children.
      Check out abcmouse.com. I'm pretty sure that teachers can use it for free with their classes. I'll do some more research on it and blog about it soon. =)

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  8. Can I just say that I LOVE that you two are sisters who teach at the same school! I have two older sisters, who both live in the same city as I do. One of them teaches 6th grade in another district, and the other is currently going back to school to become a teacher. I might have to convince them to teach at my school next year! How fun!

    I too, hate when children do not wear seat belts. Or when they try to ride in the front seat...If I am doing carpool, I always open the back seat door no matter who the age. The fourth graders always look at me with an eye roll.

    And yes! The pencil chewing is gross!

    Happy to be your newest follower!

    The Frizz

    The Frizz in First Grade

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    1. Thanks for stopping by!! We have a lot of fun together. If you and both of your sisters worked together, you'd have a blast!! =) Gotta love the older kids eye roll. They're too cool for school. LOL.

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  9. EW!! Chewed up pencils!! And they are soooo sneaky about it. I never see them doing it, but I always find the evidence! GROSS! :)

    Abby
    Third Grade Bookworm

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    1. Ugh. I had super cute pencil cans {sharp, not sharp}. In the past, they were such a great way to keep sharpened pencils stocked throughout the day. This year, my kiddo would take at least 5 pencils per day chew them up and return them to the can. My other kids (and myself) were so grossed out, I had to put the cans away until next year. Now all of my kids are responsible for their own pencils and keeping them sharp. Thank goodness for the "quietest pencil sharpener". Now they can sharpen throughout the day without bothering the whole class!!

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  10. I wrote a car wash too-but I can't figure out why mine is getting so dirty all the time. Your blog is really cute! My sister and I are both teachers too, but she teaches college-I teach Kindergarten, a little bit of a difference! :)

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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    1. Thanks for stopping by!! =) That is a very HUGE difference!!! Still teachers non the less, and I'm sure you have lots to talk about! =)

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  11. I am super jealous of the fact that you two get to teach together - how fun! That is amazing! I am totally with you on hating kids not being strapped into their carseats. I take my phone out to the car line with me and call the police if parents don't have their kids strapped in! LOL!
    Love your blog! I am your newest follower!


    Heidi

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    1. I love it, Heidi!! Thanks for stopping by and following us!! I saw a child on the back of a moped {scooter} this year. SMH. Unbelievable.

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  12. My car needs washed too! How cool that you work with your sister! Oh and I hate kids not in seatbelts. My dad is a retired officer, but when he was on duty, he'd always stop those cars!

    Journey of a Substitute Teacher

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    1. We have a lot of fun together!! =) You would think that when parents get pulled over for not strapping their kids in, they'd learn a lesson. Nope. Thanks for stopping by and following us!! =)

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  13. Yay for getting to meet up with your BFF again!! That's always nice to pick up where you left off at! I'm your newest follower!! :)


    Elizabeth
    Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids

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    1. Hi Elizabeth!! Thanks for stopping by and following us! =) I missed her so much... it was so great to finally catch up! =)

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  14. I had been pretty excited this year....no chewed up pencils! Note the HAD...pencils have mysteriously been showing up this past week...chewed on...ga-ross! All the kiddos are disgusted too so I have NO idea who the little nibbler is! Wish I had a suggestion for you! One is one too many isn't it!

    Kim
    TheVeryBusyFirstGraders

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    1. Ugh, it sure is!! You've got an in the closet chewer! I think that's way worse!! Mine is an out in the open, I don't care who sees me, I LOVE chewing kind of kid. Both are totally gross!! We need a teething ring that's also a pencil. I should invent it. =)

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  15. OMG...Orlando! I teach right next door to y'all! (Lake County)
    Small world!
    I 100% agree about the pencil chewing, it makes me gag some days when I see even the erasers being chewed off...ick!
    I say we have a blogger meet up, at a carwash, the pollen has been so bad this month!...but seriously a blogger meet up would be so much fun, we all bring jump drives to share our best ideas! (just thinking)
    Your newest FAN (cupcakes and zebra print, what's not to like!)
    ~Natalie

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  16. Hi Natalie!! I had a feeling you were from Florida. I think it was when I read "ESOL endorsed and Gifted endorsed" on your about me. I said to myself... that sounds like Florida! Lake County, LOL... small world!!
    I was thinking about a Florida meet up! There are quite a few Florida bloggers! Maybe during the Summer?? How fun would that be?

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  17. Ugh, I desperately need a car wash, too! We drove mine around when we had all the snow, and it's covered in all the nasty snow/salt/chemical mix gunk. It's a little better after having some rain, but it needs a good cleaning.

    Good luck with sales today!

    Don't Let the Teacher Stay Up Late

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    1. Thanks, Melissa!!
      I do not miss that snow or salt!! Yuck! I'll take the dirt from the trees any day over that junk! =)

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  18. Pencil chewing is juts gross. I really do not get it!
    We should meet at the car wash. My mommy blog is not very presentable right now:)
    tania
    My Second Sense

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    1. You have a Mommy blog too? I don't think I'd be able to keep up! Well now I'm working on two blogs too, so we'll see how that goes. =)

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