Today’s linky topic with my Freebielicious girls is . . .
Three ideas came to mind right away . . . but I’ve already blogged about them.
So then I tried to think of something new.
And I couldn’t. Because I’m still in summer vacation mode and any thinking beyond should I have another cup of coffee or turn the channel is just too much.
So I’m going to show you some pictures of my “wonderful” ideas and then link it to past posts so you can re-read them or . . . if you’re new here (I have no idea why I keep thinking new people might be here – are there? are you new here?), then maybe you’ll get a new idea!
I love the Quiet Creature.
And so do my kids.
Every year.
Read about this idea {HERE}.
2. Wind Chimes
Save your voice.
Use wind chimes!
I actually got new wind chimes as a gift from a student
at the end of last year and they match my color scheme!
But I didn’t take a picture of them.
Shoot.
Anyways, read more about this idea {HERE}.
I know there are a million and one ways to organize centers. I know. But this has made my life so much easier. I can’t even explain how much easier my life is.
Okay, I’ll try.
The fact that I have not made any new center labels for any new centers, or looked for new clipart to match the new center, or tried to find an unused tub or basket, or tried to find space for all my tubs and baskets that are not in use is so unbelievably freeing that I could do a dance right now.
Except dancing would take too much energy so I’ll just smile on the inside.
Read about this idea {HERE}.
Today I am going to shower.
I am meeting one of my besties for lunch.
So now I have to shower and wear real clothes. I know she wouldn’t care, but the public might, so here I go.
Wish me luck.
I *am* new here, so thanks for the links to your awesome ideas. I am new to primary (but not new to teaching), so all of the ideas that you do naturally are like *light-bulb* moments for me.
Love, love, LOVE the wind chimes! And it is impossible to read every post on every teacher blog, so I think it is OK to remind folks of great ideas. Thank you!
I am new here, Kristin! I *LOVE* your blog! I learn something new every time I visit and I get a good giggle each time too! (I was in happy tears when I read your post about the HP Ink program! My family refers to me as "The Ink Nazi" in our home. If they need to use my ink, they need to have a very, very good reason!) Thanks for sharing! 😀
I am not new here, but thank you for the reminder of the quiet creature. He may need to make an appearance this year. I also have a chime and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Our school uses the MindUp Curriculum and the chimes tie in beautifully for that as the sound reminds the students (and me) to stop and take a breath, and to focus on the breath.
Live the wind chime idea!
Jessica
Notes From the Portable
I am new here too and I'm loving it all, especially your sense of humor. I have chimes on my front porch that are going to school with me now! This way of setting up centers is new to me too, so thanks for sharing. I was probably under the rock next to yours.
I am also new to your blog and think these ideas are great! Defiantly going to have to invest in some wind chimes!
I'm new here! Love your ideas they look fab! My favourite was the quiet creature! Looks so much fun!
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