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Today I realized two things <span style="color: blue;"><b>NUMBER ONE</b></span> - Exactly one year ago, I was walking down the Vegas Strip with a group of teachers laughing, dancing and having a great time. <b><span style="color: blue;">NUMBER TWO</span></b> - I realized that I never blogged about it <i>(insert shocked emoji here)</i>. So for <b><span style="color: red;">Flashback Friday</span></b>, here are some of my pictures from #TPTVegas2015.<br />
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This was my second time going to the SDE conference and the first time that I attended the TPT conference, so I was in Las Vegas for a week. Thanks to a grant from<span style="color: red;"> </span><a href="https://secure.donorschoose.org/teacher/teacher.html?projects=true" style="color: red;" target="_blank"><b>Donors Choose</b></a>, I<span style="color: red;"> </span>was able to pay for half of the trip which was great because let me tell you, Vegas ain't cheap people. <br />
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As much as I loved attending sessions where I got to learn from some of the best of the best, by far my favorite part of these conferences was getting to connect with some of the teachers that I have met over the years either through blogging or Instagram.<br />
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This year TPT will be hosting their annual conference in Orlando which is right in my backyard. I'm looking forward to listening to the keynote speakers because they are always motivating. I've registered for some great sessions to help me with branding and expanding my TPT business. But what I'm really looking forward to is seeing my friends and connecting with people from around the country.<br />
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Although it would be nice, chances are I will never build<span style="color: red;"> </span><b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Simpson-Superstars" style="color: red;" target="_blank">my TPT store</a> </b>up enough to be listed with the top 100 TPT sellers, and that's alright with me. The connections that I've made through social media are what helps me to become a better teacher with happy students. In the long run that's all that really matters.<br />
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If you are coming to the <a href="http://conference2016.teacherspayteachers.com/" style="color: red;" target="_blank"><b>TPT Orlando conference</b></a>, leave a comment below. I would love to connect with you there. If you would like to see even more pictures from my Vegas adventures, you can find them on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars/" style="color: red;" target="_blank">my Instagram feed</a> </b>by searching the hashtag #simpsoninvegas. Until next time...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-86643268952772072022014-07-28T12:14:00.000-04:002020-05-05T19:40:13.111-04:00Monday Made It ~ GinoBondToday I am FINALLY linking up with the super sweet <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Tara from 4th Grade Frolics</b></span></a> for her linky party <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-summer-week-9.html" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Monday Made It</span></b></a>. <br />
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You know how there are some bloggers out there who are just full of nothing but teaching fabulosity, well that is how I feel about Reagan from <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://tunstalltimes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits</span></a>.</span></b> This weekend as soon as I saw this post on her blog I KNEW I had to have this for my classroom.<br />
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Her post is called Math Concepts Galore and it is full of some great ideas. If you want to read her post or see pictures of how cute her son is as he is making this GINOrmous number bond then <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://tunstalltimes.blogspot.com/2014/07/math-concepts-galore-day-10.html#comment-form" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">click here</span></a>.</span></b><br />
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These are all of the supplies that I used to make my "GinoBond". Ginormous + Number Bond = GinoBond.<br />
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STEP 1: Mark off the pool noodle with a Sharpie. I cut my noodles every 2 inches so I was able to get 22 pieces from each noodle.<br />
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STEP 2: Use a knife to cut the pool noodle. <i>TIP:</i> I placed a piece of cardboard under my noodles as I was cutting them.<br />
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STEP 3: Use the knife to cut a slit halfway through your noodle piece. <i>TIP:</i> I cut where my blue dots were so that you wouldn't notice the dot that much<i> (yes, I'm a little nutty like that)</i>.<br />
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STEP 4: Now you are ready to slip your noodle pieces around the hula hoop to practice making the parts of whatever number you are working on with your class.<br />
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Just a note: Remember my nutty comment from step 3??? Well . . . I didn't like the way that the hula hoop colors clashed with my noodle choices so I wrapped painters tape around my hula hoop but you don't have to do that.<br />
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So there you have it a super simple way to work with your class on number bonds / fact families. Thanks Reagan for always making me look good in front of my kids.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">SHINE on everyone</span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-72326919743302492582014-07-14T08:18:00.001-04:002020-05-05T19:40:24.700-04:00Viva Las Vegas ~ 2014So last summer I was<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><u>GREEN</u></b></span> with envy as I watched all of the pictures coming across my Instagram feed from all of the bloggers who were in Vegas at the I Teach K conference. I promised myself then that NO MATTER WHAT, I was going to be there and this year I did it. <br />
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I'm not going to lie people. . . it was one of THE BEST decisions that I have made. It was AMAZING!!!! I met so many people, sat in on some great sessions and laughed and smiled all week long. Here are a few collages from my week. <br />
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Vegas has tons of fun things to do but if you are a primary teacher <b><u>DO NOT</u></b> skip out on attending the sessions. I attended sessions on Reading, Math, Science and Technology. I have so many ideas to share with you guys so stay tuned.</div>
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The exhibit hall is FILLED with so many great vendors who are all there to help make your teaching life easier. My favorite booth there were the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">GoNoodle</span></a> </b></span>crew. If you aren't noodling with your class you have no idea what you are missing. Seriously people, click <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">here</span></b></a> if you are looking for a way to work smarter not harder next year. </div>
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One of the best parts about Vegas was connecting with some of the bloggers and Instagramers who I have been following for years. It was like my computer / phone came alive. Just walking around and BAM there they are smiling and just as happy to meet you as you are to meet them. . . it was great.</div>
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At the meet-up that night the smile-fest continued. Do you see some of the teaching superstars that are in this picture. Everyone above has done something to help me in my teaching life so how can you help but be in awe of that???</div>
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The formula is pretty easy ~ Vegas + good friends = GREAT TIME. </div>
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If you are on the fence about going to Vegas next year I will tell you the truth, it ain't cheap. I took some notes for myself to help me remember how to curb some costs for next year that I'll be sharing with you guys here on the blog. So yes, going to Vegas IS expensive (I mean $4.00 for a soda is kind of over the top) but the memories and friends that you will make from the experience are <b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">PRICELESS</span></u></b>.</div>
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I'm joining the Vegas linky party with <a href="http://aburstoffirst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>A Burst of First</b></span></a>. You know what they say ~ what happens in Vegas gets talked about on your blog so <a href="http://aburstoffirst.blogspot.com/2014/07/its-vegas-baby.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>CLICK HERE</b></span></a> to see all of the other 2014 Vegas posts. </div>
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Well I'm off to finish my laundry from my trip. . . well let's be honest, right after I check my Instagram feed <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here)</b></span></a></div>
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Since I haven't posted since December <i>(yikes that's crazy)</i> I'm going to put a little twist on my five pictures this week. So here are five things that make me happy this year.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">1. <u style="font-weight: bold;">QR codes</u></span> ~ I learned how to make these last summer when I was teaching a summer workshop with one of my good friends and I have been obsessed ever since then. Whole group, small group, center time you name it and you can use a QR code with it. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><u>2. Math Time</u></b> </span>~ My kids this year are really good at math and I think it's because of the way I have incorporated morning math meeting and math partners into my math block. Total sidenote thanks to instagram for introducing me to the blue plates in the picture. . . they are perfect dry erase boards. </div>
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">4. Parental Support</span></u></b> ~ For safety reasons this year our school changed our arrival and dismissal procedures so I don't get a chance to interact one-on-one with my parents as much as I have in the past but let me tell you they are there supporting me. Backpacks, folders, homework assignments, book bags, forms, permission slips, box tops all for the most part, get returned when they are suppose to be. I teach at a Title One school so I try not to ask for too much from my parents but when I do this is what I get, over 200 pre-filled eggs for our Easter egg math activity. . . see what I mean, they ROCK!!!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-51224289369779804042013-08-02T13:25:00.000-04:002013-08-02T13:25:45.880-04:00So Long SummerI know, I know, I know I have been living in the land of summer vacation people and my poor little blog has been sooooooo sadly neglected but I am back. Now that summer is coming to an end it's time for me to say <b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">THANK YOU</span></u></b>. Thank you blogland and the magical word of Instagram for all of the great ideas for my classroom. I am so grateful for all of the great new connections that I've made this summer. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>To show my appreciation, it's time for my second annual. . . </b></span><br />
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Now that I'm back it's time for me to link up with two of my favorite linky parties. Today the super sweet <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching</b></span></a> is back with her weekly linky Five for Friday.<br />
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Once again I am going to rock this party the way <a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Michelle</b></span></a> always does. . . I'm gonna roll these pictures out ~ hashtag style.<br />
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I am also linking up today with the one and only <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Farley</b></span></a> for her <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/08/currently-august.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Currently linky party</b></span></a>. Here is what I was currently up to last night before I fell asleep on the couch with my <u>lap</u>top literally ON my lap.<br />
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I love that Farley sponsors this linky every month. Currently in a cool way has become a journal for my life each month. When I went back and read my post from last year <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-linky-hop-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here)</b></span></a> it was neat to see what I was up to 364 days ago. If you haven't looked back at your Currently posts in awhile, take a minute to do so.</div>
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I want to say a big HUGE thank you to the super sweet Anna from <a href="http://fun-n-first.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Crazy for First Grade</b></span></a> for letting me use her Bloglovin' button. Seriously. . . how cute is that button??</div>
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If you haven't already switched your blog over to Bloglovin' and you are as confused about this whole <b>GR13C</b> as I am then <a href="http://aturntolearn.blogspot.com/2013/06/important-how-to-continue-following.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>click here</b></span></a> to read a post by Jessica from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aturntolearn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>A Turn to Learn</b></span></a>.</span><b> </b></span>She actually has several posts that you will want to check out. Well I'm off to do some blog stalking.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-76352052657169033742013-06-29T20:04:00.001-04:002013-06-30T20:47:28.915-04:00Super Hero Saturday (edition 2) and Currently<div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Super Hero 2</b></span> is actually one of the bloggers that I had the chance to meet last summer <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/06/florida-blogger-meet-up.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>(click here) </b></span></a>Denise from <a href="http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Sunny Days In Second Grade</b></span></a>. Denise always has great common core ideas for the classroom and is starting to be one of my must reads when it come to using technology in the classroom. One of my favorite posts was when she recently talked about my new obsession ~ Instagram. . . click <a href="http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2013/06/why-im-instagram-fan.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>here</b></span></a> to read her post. As always, she was spot on with everything that she wrote. Denise is super sweet, really talented and is one of my FAVORITE bloggers out there. Next year I'm looking forward to using her April Fool's joke with my kids and I can't wait to see what other technology ideas she will have to share.<br />
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Speaking of Super Heros, one of my heros from last week <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2013/06/super-hero-saturday-edition-1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here)</b></span></a> <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Farley</b></span></a> is hosting her monthly linky party <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/06/currently-july.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Currently</b></span></a> a little bit early. Last month I was tardy to the party <i>(seriously I was link #493)</i> so this month I'm not putting it off. . . here is what I am currently up to.<br />
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My tip for blogging is actually something that I read on Farley's blog last summer that really stuck with me. Just be yourself when you blog. With my blog this is me . . . the things I like, the ideas I want to share the journey I am on. I hope that you can find some ideas that you can use in your classroom or in your personal life to help you along with your journey. Well I'm off to organize my closet (maybe).</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-32070311926056054802013-06-29T00:00:00.000-04:002013-06-29T17:01:43.361-04:00Five for FridayIt's Friday so time to join up with one of my favorite linky parties Five for Friday with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching.</b></span></a><br />
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If you follow me on instagram then you have seen these pictures throughout the week. If you don't follow me. . . ummm hello you need to <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here)</b></span></a> to follow along with my instagram obsession. Once again thanks to the brainchild of <a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Michelle</b></span></a>, I am rockin' this party hashtag style.</div>
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Speaking of Blogland, this summer I decided to bring back Super Hero Saturday. This is when I take the time to give a special shout out to some of my favorite blogs. </div>
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Well it's time for my very first installment of <i><b>(insert loud super hero echo type of voice)</b></i> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">SUPER HERO SATURDAY</span></b></div>
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I know, I know. . . when I talked about having a day to feature my blogging Super Heros<i> <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/09/superhero-saturday.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here for post)</b></span></a></i> I thought it would be called Super Hero Saturday but thankfully Saturday and Sunday both begin with the letter S so I can fudge my post a little bit this time.</div>
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Well there you have it, in random order. . . five of my all time favorite blogs. If you haven't visited these blogs go check them out, I PROMISE you that you won't be disappointed. Be sure to check back next Saturday (or Sunday) to see a list of some more of my Super Heros. </center>
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So there you have it two of my Super Heros. Be sure to come back every Saturday this summer to see some more of my favorite blogs. Well I'm off to do some blog stalking. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>SHINE on everyone</b></span> </center>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-30501706153734776732013-06-21T15:51:00.002-04:002013-06-22T10:40:14.281-04:00Five for Friday (Summer Edition)Today is the official <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!!! </b></span>I found out through <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Instagram</b></span></a> this week that some stores already have their Fall and Christmas decorations on display but that is a whole different post. I am now officially on Summer vacation. . . can I get a <b>woop, woop</b>??!! My last day at school was on June 5th but I've been teaching a PD workshop for the past two weeks so I've still been in what my friend calls "teacher mode". Today that came to an end, my alarms clocks are off, and my break is beginning. With all of this time on my hands I actually can join up today with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching</b></span></a> for her party <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2013/06/five-for-friday-linky-party-june-21.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Five for Friday</b></span></a> and I'm posting <u><b>ON FRIDAY</b></u>.<br />
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This week all of my pictures are from the SEA Lab workshop that I was teaching with these great ladies. Every summer we get to work together and even though I am one of the facilitators, I always come away with some great new teaching tips. I'll be posting about this workshop soon.</div>
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Here are my five pictures from SEA Lab this week. Once again I'm rockin' this party the way <a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Michelle from Apples and ABC's</span></b></a> would ~ we're rolling these pictures out hashtag style.<br />
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So there you have a sneak peek into my week. If you would like to see some more pictures from our workshop, you can find them on Instagram by clicking <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></b></a>. Use the hashtag #SummerSeaLab (all lowercase) and you will see some of the other pictures I've posted over the past two weeks. </div>
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Don't forget to come back tomorrow for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Super Hero Saturday</b></span>. All summer long I will be posting about some of my favorite bloggers. If you would like to see my previous posts click <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Superhero%20Saturday"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>HERE</b></span></a> and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/10/super-hero-sunday.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></a> </span></b>and <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Hero%20Sunday"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></b></a>. I hope to see you on Saturday. Well I'm off to enjoy my first day of freedom. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>SHINE on everyone.</b></span> </div>
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Most of these pictures where taken during the SEA lab workshop. This has been such a FANTASTIC experience and I promise to post about it soon. During our debriefing session on Wednesday I discussed where I find many of my ideas for the classroom ~ <a href="http://pinterest.com/uf94gator/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Pinterest</b></span></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Instagram</b></span></a> and blogs. When one of the teachers asked me to name some of my favorite blogs I hesitated because that's like asking me to pick my favorite Sting song ~ ummmmm trust me. . . we'd be here all night. So in an effort to shine a light on some of my all time FAVORITE blogs, I'm bringing back <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Super Hero Saturday</span></b>. Be sure to swing by this summer to read about some of my all time favorite bloggers. If you would like to read some of my past posts click <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Superhero%20Saturday"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>HERE</b></span></a> and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/10/super-hero-sunday.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></a> </span></b>and <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Hero%20Sunday"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></b></a>. Hope to see you next Saturday. Well I'm off to plan for SEA Lab. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>SHINE on everyone.</b></span> </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-33042304959149934792013-06-11T20:55:00.003-04:002013-06-11T20:58:11.783-04:0012 on the 12th Linky (Wednesday)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>I AM OFFICIALLY FINISHED WITH MY SCHOOL YEAR</b></span> <i><b>(sort of)</b></i>. For the next two weeks I am teaching a math / reading / common core workshop so I am working Monday - Thursday from 7:30 - 12:30ish but by next week I will be done. . . YIPEE!!!! With all the craziness of the end of the year and getting ready for this workshop I TOTALLY lost track of time. It wasn't until I wrote the date on the board today that I realized that tomorrow is the 12th of the month. Time to grab your cameras, cell phones or tablets and link up with my monthly party <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>12 on the 12th</b></span>.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">OPTION 1:</span></b> Grab your camera and take <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">12 random pictures from your day on the 12th</span></b> of the month to post and share with blogland.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-3425561270649000862013-06-01T21:41:00.001-04:002013-06-01T21:41:50.055-04:00Five for Friday (weekend edition)Well my feet hurt, my back hurts, my laundry is overflowing, I have papers piled all over my living room, I haven't posted in weeks and I've BARELY been on Pinterest that usually means one of two things. Number one, it's the beginning of the school year or number two, it's the end of the school year. Well as we all know it's the end of the year. . . can I get a <b><u>WOOP, WOOP</u></b>???!!???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Truth be told you would not catch me in a bikini but this card always cracks me up. I am down to only three days left in the year. Monday I have my parents coming in, Tuesday is my last day with students and Wednesday is my post planning day. Between now and Wednesday I have to make a movie, finish my end of the year gifts for my kids, write thank you cards to parents, enter grades, do my report cards, fix my cums, prepare for a workshop I'm teaching, and pack up my room. WHEW, this is going to be CRAZY so I'm just popping in real quick to link up with one of my favorite parties. Time for <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2013/05/five-for-friday-linky-party-may-31.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Five for Friday</b></span></a> hosted by Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching.<br />
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Since I don't have that much time tonight I am going to post these picture the way <a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Michelle from Apples and ABC's</span></b></a> would ~ we are rocking this party hashtag style.</div>
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There you have it my week in a nutshell. Before I head out I want to give a <b><u>BIG, BIG, BIG</u></b> shout out to <b><a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Michelle</span></a> </b>for introducing me to instagram. If you would like to follow me click this link <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">#simpsonsuperstars</span></b></a> or you can search for me by putting in SimpsonSuperstars (all lowercase). Well I'm off to make a class video. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>SHINE on everyone.</b></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-27600151799055856852013-05-12T22:37:00.000-04:002013-05-12T22:37:57.053-04:0012 on the 12th ~ May EditionHappy Mommy Day to all of the mothers out there. I've spent the past few days hanging out with my mom and my sister so it's been great. Today is the 12th of the month so it's time for my <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">12 on the 12th linky party</span></b> can I get a woop, woop?? As always, a special shout out to <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching</b></span></a> for coming up with this great idea. To see some of the options that I have for this party <b><a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2013/05/five-for-friday.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">click here.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span></a></b><br />
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So here are some of my randomness from my day today. If you follow me on Instagram then you have already had a sneak peek of these pictures.</div>
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1. Flowers for my mom from my sister.<br />
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2 - 6 Pictures from my mom's garden.<br />
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7 - 9 Gifts for my mom. I was excited about the fact that we now had matching watches, she was more excited about having 70 bottles of water. . .go figure.<br />
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10. Baby M's first mommy day. . . such a cutie patootie.<br />
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I only took 10 pictures today so I'm posting two more pictures from my Instagram pictures this week that are mommy related.<br />
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11. Here are the Mother's Day vases that my kids made in art class.<br />
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12. I got this balloon for teacher appreciation week but I think it counts for all of the moms out there. I hope you all had a great day that was all about you.<br />
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So there you have it a look into my world. If you would like to join the party just post your pictures and come back to link up anytime this month. Well I'm off to check my Instagram <i><b>(<a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Michelle</span></a>, you have created a monster)</b></i>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>SHINE on everyone</b></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-69965657407203714662013-05-11T09:25:00.001-04:002013-05-11T09:25:10.116-04:00Five for FridayTime for me to link up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2013/05/five-for-five-linky-party-may-10.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching</b></span></a> for her <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2013/05/five-for-five-linky-party-may-10.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Five for Friday</span></b></a> party <i>(Saturday edition)</i>.<br />
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This week all of my pictures are based on my new <b>OBSESSION. . . Instagram</b>.<br />
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1. My curiosity was tweeked when I saw this post from one of my Super Heros <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Hero%20Saturday"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>(click here for previous post)</b></span></i></a> <a href="http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Michelle from Apples and ABC's</b></span></a>. If Michelle, Rachelle and Natalie were all on board I knew I had to check this Instagram thing out.<br />
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2. Over lunch one of my friends showed me how all of this hashtaging, following, picture uploading world worked ~ <b>THANKS JULIE</b>.<br />
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3. Tuesday morning. . . THE OBSESSION BEGINS!!! Before leaving for work I made my account and dived on in to this new crazy world. Here is the first picture I posted ~ FYI the first bell rings at 7:50 so I was SUPER late.<br />
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4. Two of my former students came by to give me a teacher appreciation gift. When I took out my phone to snap a picture they saw my Instagram app. Both of their eyes bugged out and one of them said with <b><u>TOTAL</u></b> shock . . . "You're on Instagram???!!??" When I said yes they both agreed that was pretty cool since they both have account too. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Thanks Michelle for making me look cool to fourth graders)</span>.</i><br />
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5. This is my favorite picture from the week. Here is a collage I posted on Instagram of just some of the treats I received this week for teacher appreciation week. My current students, former students, PTA, and administrators showered me with food, flowers, cards, balloons, candy, jewelry, presents, and gift certificates. This has been a CRAZY CRAZY year for me and this week helped me to remember that even through all of this craziness, I am truly blessed.<br />
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If you would like to follow me on Instagram try clicking this link here <a href="http://instagram.com/simpsonsuperstars"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>#simpsonsuperstars</b></span></a>. If that doesn't work just search for SimpsonSuperstars and you'll find me there. I would love to take a peek into your life too.<br />
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Speaking of peeking into each others worlds Sunday is the 12th of the month so it's time for my monthly linky party <b style="color: red;">12 on the 12th. </b>Thanks again to <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey</b></span></a> for coming up with this great idea.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>OPTION 3:</b></span> Time for a little <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Spring Cleaning</span></b>. Post 12 pictures of whatever you want to from any day, any month any year. Your pictures can be school related or personal it's up to you. I take pictures all the time that I want to use on my blog but for some reason or another, they never get posted. Last month I used this party to show you some of these random pictures so that I could do a little cleaning of my picture files. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-9531481697537744322013-05-06T01:52:00.000-04:002013-05-06T01:52:49.253-04:00Tardy For The PartyWHAT DO YOU MEAN WE ARE IN MAY???!!!!??? Seriously, what happened to April? Well instead of FREAKIN' out about how much I have to do, I'm taking a few minutes to hook up with two of my favorite parties. First up it's time to link up with the one and only <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Farley</b></span></a> for Currently. Technically, I did my currently last week I just didn't get a change to post it so. . . here is what I was currently up to on Thursday afternoon.<br />
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<b><u>UPDATE:</u></b> <br />
1. It's stopped raining.<br />
2. Monday is school day 160 ~ YIKES!!!<br />
3. I got my favorite pizza this weekend but without the garlic knots.<br />
4. I did nothing but RELAX all weekend it was FANTASTIC!<br />
5. I am still looking forward to summer. I don't know where I'm going yet but I can't wait to get there.<br />
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If you want to link up with your Currently for May, <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-currently.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>click here</b></span></a>. Now on to my next party. I'm linking up with the super creative <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching</b></span></a> for Five for Friday.<br />
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OK full disclosure. . . I actually took these pictures a week ago but I didn't have time to post them so here is my Five for last Friday.<br />
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My podmates and I came up with this super cute gift for the ladies in the front office for Administrative Assistant Day. I'm so excited that I will finally have something to share on the next Monday Made-It.<br />
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My kids have been OBSESSED with speech bubbles so I whipped up these new Author's Purpose cards to use in class. I love them because they go along with the Spring theme we have been doing in class. Be on the look out for these in my TPT store soon.<br />
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<b>THANK YOU</b> Dollar Tree for always coming through in a pinch. My Kinders were doing the letter Z so they wrote Z words on their headbands. My Firsties where doing the /ow/ sound so I had them make cowboy/girl belt buckles to practice writing their /ow/ words. They all looked super cute that afternoon but the best part was that my Firsties did great on that weeks spelling test.<br />
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On Friday the first grade team held a race to recycle day. As a family project students created cars at home with their parents to bring in. The kids all did a great job, they were so creative. Some of them even coordinated their outfits to match their cars, how cute is that??<br />
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Well there you have it, some of the things that I've been up to. Now that you are all caught up, be sure to swing back by later this week. Not only am I having a sale at my TPT store but I'm also jumping on the instagram bandwagon. Well I'm off to do some paperwork. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-39814828124400798802013-04-21T10:27:00.000-04:002013-04-21T16:08:15.408-04:00Sunday SocialToday I'm linking up with<a href="http://www.ashleylately.com/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Ashley from Ashley Lately</b></span></a> for her linky party Sunday Social. <br />
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I think this is such a fun way for you to learn a little bit more about me. Here are my answers to Ashley's questions this week.<br />
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Well there you have it, another quick glance into my life. If you would like to see my other two Sunday Socials click <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Social"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">here</span></b></a> and <a href="http://endlesspinabilities.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-social.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">here</span></b></a>. Well I'm off to do some laundry.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737040968395540950.post-1787961743780659412013-04-12T06:19:00.000-04:002013-04-12T06:19:18.645-04:0012 on the 12th ~ April EditionWell it's the 12th of the month which means it's time for <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">my monthly linky party 12 on the 12th</span></b>. Once again a extra special thank you to <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching</span></b></a> for coming up with this great idea and for passing the torch on to me this year. <br />
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Speaking of Kacey, since today is Friday I will also be linking up my 12 on the 12th post with her for Five for Friday.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">OPTION 1: </span></b> Grab your camera and take <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">12 random pictures from your day on the 12th of the month</span></b> to post and share with blogland.</div>
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1. My friend made this cute little bag for her son to use with the tooth fairy for his first tooth.<br />
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2. My Dr. Seuss book display for March.<br />
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3. Daisy-head teachers for the first day of Spring.<br />
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4, 5. My students making and delivering their RAK thank you notes at Christmas. Thanks<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2012/12/currently-december.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Farley</span></a></span></b> for reminding us to take a minute to think of others.<br />
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6. Getting ready to decorate our gingerbread houses during Christmas.<br />
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7. Our 100 day necklaces.<br />
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8. This is one of my new <b>FAVORITE</b> things that I got donated to my classroom this year. I don't know how I've taught without it all these years. Thanks Jackie and Sylvia!<br />
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9. We started using my number of the day cards this month. Be on the lookout for this coming to my TPT store soon.<br />
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<li>During free time one of my kinder <u>GIRLS</u> made this with her math tub. The two brown link are the football. When I looked over at her she was pretending to have the player run with the ball. When I asked her what she made she said " the quarterback has the ball in <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HER</span></b> hand and is running to make a touchdown". Talk about <b>GIRL POWER, </b>it was ADORABLE.</li>
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Last week I came back from Spring Break and hit the ground running. I had four conferences, a PST meeting, a pre-conference with my assistant principal, one birthday celebration, Science/Math Night, my teacher observation, a snow cone party, Queens and Quarterbacks day and Talk Like a Pirate day. Needless to say, my Spring Break was officially OVER. </div>
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One of my students interactive notebook responses. Look closely and you can see him in the cockpit.</div>
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My firsties were studying AR sounds last week so on Friday morning I was dressed like a pirate. My kinders were studying the letter Q so after lunch I was a queen and by the afternoon I was dressed like a quarterback. WHEW. . . I thought 50's day and Halloween on the same day <a href="http://simpsonsuperstars.blogspot.com/2012/11/currently-november.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><i>(click here)</i></b></span></a> was crazy but this takes the cake.</div>
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Two queeens and a quarterback in front of a quilt. The Arrrrrrt teacher had the kids make these fun quilts at the last minute just to join in on the fun.</div>
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Some pirates working on their craftivity. In the afternoon one of my sweet little queens asked if she could have her face painted like my quarterbacks with the black streaks on her face. The next thing I knew my pirates wanted their faces done too. By then I just threw up my hands and went with it. If you look very carefully at my queen on the left you'll see the black face paint. It was hysterical. </div>
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After school I was so tired that I laid down on my student table in the middle of talking to one of my friends and she snapped this picture. How funny is that??!! I think it perfectly sums up my week.<br />
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Happy Easter!!!! I hope that everyone is having a great Easter weekend. This week I ventured outside of <u><b>Teacher</b></u> Blogland into a new world. . . <u><b>General</b></u> Blogland. Sometimes I forget that there is even such a place but it is out there and just as fun. I stumbled on this fun Linky Party that is hosted by <a href="http://www.ashleylately.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Ashley from Ashley Lately</span></b></a>. Each week she asks 5-6 questions that are just random fun facts about yourself. I love this idea so I'm jumping in with my very first Sunday Social post.</div>
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Check my mail. I drive by the boxes all the time when I enter my condo and for some reason I can never remember to stop. </div>
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Post-it notes at school and phone reminders for my personal stuff. I love the little ding my phone makes when it has a new reminder but I can't have it going off during the day while I'm teaching. You should see my desk at school ~ post-its EVERYWHERE.</div>
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