I'm here finally!!

Wow, I can't believe what a busy bee my sister has been this summer on the web! What a beautiful blog she has created. Thank you Jackie! Here I am finally back from my summer adventure! My name is Danielle, and I'm am very much looking forward to exploring teacher blogs, and sharing my first blogging experience with you. There's nothing like teachers sharing ideas with other teachers!
While my sister has been busy on the web this summer, I on the on the hand, have been busy traveling along the east coast for the past 3 weeks, Virginia, New York,and the Florida panhandle! I really can appreciate the phrase "I needed a vacation from my vacation", because when I got back I slept in all week! I was go go go for three weeks, I guess my body was telling me to rest.
Another tidbit from my travels worth mentioning is that I didn't buy anything for my classroom. Unbelievable right?? Well actually the truth is I only bought one thing, a book called Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud...Illustrated by David Messing I plan on using this book to introduce Bucket Filling as a behavioral system next year. I've only researched a little on the topic, but what I have found has been wonderful. I hope that Bucket Filling will enhance my classroom's environment and allow my students to feel loved and welcomed by everyone. Like the book says, "children must be loved, but must also be taught how to love others".
Well I'm off to find more about being a bucket filler! Feel free to add anything you know about bucket filling and how it has worked in your classroom.
-Danielle

Three things I'm thinking about...

It's almost August 1st!!!!!

1. I can go back into my room on Aug. 8th (for 2 days), I start pre-planning on the 15th and school starts on the 22nd... where did this summer go??? There is still SOOOOOO much I have to do before then!! Ahhhhh... Where do I begin??

2. Teacher's desk or no desk?? Do I need it? I've been thinking about this for a while. I don't know what I want to do...

3. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pinterest!! It's so awesome! If you haven't discovered it yet, (I avoided getting hooked for 3 weeks until I couldn't resist it any longer!!)... I HIGHLY recommend it!!

Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Scrap*tacular Giveaway!!

Oh' Boy 4th Grade is having a HUGE "Scrap*tacular Giveaway"!! The contest ends in about an hour, so check it out ASAP!!



Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

The Best Day!

My little girl turned 3 years old today! To celebrate, we took her to Disney's Blizzard beach. We all had an amazing day!! It's priceless to experience Disney World through the eyes of a little one. I am so blessed to be her Mommy!!


Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Introducing Mrs. Foreman!!

Hi Blogland friends!! Our very good friend Mrs. Foreman has joined the world of blogging! She's an awesome 4th grade teacher, and has LOTS to share! Please check her out and show her some love!!

http://foremansfourthgrade.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much!!
Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

Facebook Linky

Michelle at Kinder Fun is having a Facebook linky party! Link up to her blog and share your facebook pages! Please "like" our FB page too!

Do you Pinterest? Linky Party!!

Michelle's Math in the Middle is having a pinterest linky party! Click on the link and link up!! =)

Our Button Winners Are...

Congratulations to Lisa Richling and Sarah at Fantastic First Grade!!! They are the winners of our very first giveaway!! Ladies, please email us at teachersisters@gmail.com in order to begin designing your new buttons!!

To show our continued appreciation, we'll have another giveaway at 150 followers!!

Thanks so much for being so supportive in our blogging journey!!
Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

What are you in LOVE with? Linky Party

Ahhh... I'm back from my little "staycation" and ready to blog about what I LOVE!!My sister is still on her 3 week vacation and will be back and ready to blog by next week!! I can't wait, I miss her!!

Jennifer over at First Grade Blue Skies is hosting a "What are you in love with?" Linky Party! It's all about classroom decor themes and bulletin board borders etc... check it out and post about your classroom. Join in on the linky fun!!

This year my theme is Zebra print with lime green and hot pink accents. I found this really awesome border at Lakeshore learning. I was soooo excited when I found it!! What a perfect fit! =)

Christie at "Teaching In Flip Flops" also made the most unbelievable resources with Zebra and hot pink!! I can't wait to print them out and laminate them!! She truly has a gift for design!! Check her out: Thanks for making such amazing things, Christie!! =)


I am also excited about my CAFE' conferring notebook!!



Of course, I still LOVE LOVE LOVE my Daily Five and CAFE' books, and I can't wait to start year #2 with these phenomenal programs!!

Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Writing Process Printable

Many of my writing mini-lessons are about the writing process. Here's a new sign I just made today. Enjoy!!
Happy Blogging!!!
-Jackie-

Writing Process

Out of the Mouths Of Babes Linky Party

I'm linking up with Mel D. at Oh The Places We'll Go Teacher Resources to share some funny "Out of the Mouth's of Babes" stories. Check it out and share your funny story too!!

My all time best story took place in my 3rd year of teaching. I was in Kindergarten at that time. It just so happened to be a day when I was being observed by my Assistant Principal. I was teaching the letter "N", and I was showing kids cards that begin with the letter "N". Pretty basic beginning of the year stuff. I held up a card of a walnut and said "N...nnnnnut", and then all of the sudden this very sweet, but very unfiltered little boy named Ralphie shouts out, "HAHAHA.... NUTS!!! Like the two that are attached to your wiener!!!!" I almost peed in my pants and died on the spot, but I kept my composure and gave Ralphie a gentle reminder of remembering to raise his hand, and to only talk about things that are appropriate. Fortunately, my A.P. had a great sense of humor, and thought that was one of the best things she had ever heard from a Kindergartner. Gotta love the little ones!!

Oh, the memories!!!
Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Testing this Scribd thing out...

Alright... I've been hard at work atempting to make cute printables. I want to use scribd to share them with you. So let's see if this works... fingers crossed!!! If it works, please enjoy this writing checklist!! =)
Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Writing Checklist

We're having a 50 follower giveaway!!!!

We are absolutely amazed by how quickly we have gained 50 followers. We're so appreciative of your support!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

In honor of our first 50 followers, we are giving away 2 custom buttons for your blog!!
If you'd like 4 chances to win, please do the following:
1. begin (or already are) following Sister Teachers
2. blog about the give-away on your blog
3. add our button to your blog
4. add our blog to your blog list/roll

Comment below with the link for each thing you do. We will end this giveaway on Thursday 7/22/11 at mid-night and pick 2 winners on Friday 7/23/11.

Good Luck!!!
Happy Blogging and THANKS SO MUCH FOR FOLLOWING US!!! xoxo
-Jackie and Danielle-

Our First Giveaway!!!

We will give away a custom designed button when we reach 50 followers. Only 10 more to go...start spreading the news!!

Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

New Button!!

My graphic designer hubby took a little time out of his busy day to make us a new button! It's super cute! We're really excited about it!

Thanks honey!! :-)

Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie-

Blog Mixer Linky Party!

Denise at Yearn to Learn has started a Mixer Linky Party!To join this linky party, check out the "Yearn to Learn" blog and link up!


Here's my post about it:

1. A blogger who is a New Kid on the Block: My pick is "Buzzin' On Cupcakes in 1st grade. http://busybeesandcupcakes.blogspot.com/ She's brand spanking new to the blog world. Check her out and show her some love. :-)

2. Post a blogger who is in the same grade level as you.
OK... since there are two of us and we're in different grade levels, we'll post about two blogs. :-) I (Jackie) am in 2nd grade, so my pick is: Step into 2nd grade with Mrs. Lemons! She's very creative and the resources she makes are adorable!! Check her out:

Danielle is in 3rd grade, so her pick is: The Third Wheel. She is also creative, and she makes fantastic resources for third grade. Check her out:


3. A blog from a different grade level: Melissa at "Life's a Teach" was really nice when she emailed me her fables unit. :-) Check her out:
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4. Find a super cute button!!! Love it!


Happy Blogging!!!
-Jackie-

Birthday Giveaway!!!

Mrs. Tabb at "First Grade Awesomeness" is giving away her awesome new Birthday unit to three lucky bloggers! Check it out!!



Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

CAFE' Conferring Notebook

I finally put my conferring notebook for the next school year together! My classroom design "theme" will be zebra print with lime green accents, so I wanted my new conferring notebook to match!
It's super easy to do. First, Go to a craft store, Walmart, or Target, and find some scrapbook paper that you LOVE. Next, find a binder with clear pockets. Measure the paper to fit inside your pockets and cut it out. Make a cute title and glue or tape it to the paper that will go in the front pocket.Finally, place the scrapbook paper inside the clear pockets. Voila! A customized conferring notebook just for you! :-)
I LOVE my new notebook! Here are some pictures of last year's notebook as well as my new one! Enjoy!




Happy Blogging!
-Jackie-

New Look!!!

As we said in our first post, our blog will probably be changed at least 100 times until we're happy. Well, here's another "new look" for us. We LOVE it!! Thanks to Templates by Tenille!! If you're in the mood for a "facelift" check her out!



Happy Blogging!!
-Jackie and Danielle-

Another Amazing Giveaway!!!

To celebrate 150 followers, Tammy from "Live Love Laugh Kindergarten" is teaming with Dreamlike Magic to give away a new blog design! The winner may choose a pre-made blog design from Dreamlike Magic's ETSY shop! Check it out!!!





-Jackie and Danielle-