Are you ready? The TpT Back to School sale is very close! August 18th and 19th enjoy 20% off every item in my store PLUS an additional 10% from TpT...for  a total of 30% 28% (not sure how it works like that. I'm NOT a math person!)
I'm linking up with Where the Wild Things Learn for this fun linky!

I, personally, can not wait to shop! I currently have 136 items on my wish list. Is that crazy or common?  I have to admit that I'm addicted to clip art, so there is a TON on my wish list. I couldn't possibly share just one set I want because I'll probably purchase many! There are so many creative, educational resources on my list, too, and I'm also having trouble picking just one.  I'm going to because those are the rules of the linky. LOL!

First stop is what I will be purchasing this weekend, for sure! Joanne from Head Over Heels for Teaching is not only a sweetheart of a person, but she is the Queen of the Post-it Notes. I ♥♥♥ the Post-it, too! I am going to have to purchase her Reading with Post-its pack. This pack is a set of templates designed for students to have a place to stick their Post-its after they respond to text. The templates are specific to various reading skills. I think these will really help my 3rd graders stay organized. Click HERE to view this very useful resource! It might be helpful to you, too.

 The second part of this linky is to share what other educators find useful at my TpT store. So to begin, my MOST wish listed (is that a word?) item is my Text Features Pack. 

This product has 15 colorful poster showing examples of common text features in informational text. I also include 6 activities in this pack. You will find an I Have/Who Has game. Text Features Bingo. A Text Features Treasure Hunt. A graphic organizer for students to use with any informational text they are reading, a prereading activity, and a culminating activity. It is a packed resource!

My second most wish listed product is 3rd Grade Common Core Math Word Wall Cards.

In this set, you'll find 83 vocabulary cards with the term and a visual representation of the word. These are perfect for a word wall, interactive notebook,  pocket chart, or even flash cards. I also include 5 header signs with the name of the anchor standard.

What's on your wish list?? Don't forget to enter the code BTS13 at checkout to get the TpT discount!

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Bonnie C. is the winner of the awesome sharpener from Classroom Friendly Supplies! Congratulations! Check your email, Bonnie!

I am back at school this week preparing my room! I am about finished and will post some pictures soon. I decided to rearrange my book bins and change to the new labels that I made! Boy! That has turned into a bigger job then I thought it would be! Of course, I'm reorganizing and finding new ways to group my classroom library. The problem is I don't have enough baskets or the space to put them, so I have to be creative.

Friday is our Drop-In Day. This is when families can come by school between 8-10am and visit the classroom, drop off supplies, and meet the teacher. SO...this means the room really has to be finished by Thursday. Do you have a day like that? How do you teachers do it when you have ONE day of preplanning?? I have a week plus I went in two days before preplanning and I feel like I have so much left to do. My TO DO list is just filling my head! Besides getting the room lookin' cute, I have to plan, but the first week is pretty easy. Assessments. Get-to-know-you activities. Routines and procedures. Introduce Read to Self and selecting "just right" books. (There I've planned! Whew! LOL!)

The kids start on August 19th and our Open House is scheduled for August 21st. I know it's quick but I prefer it right away. I don't really worry about too many "cutesy" things up for that night since it's only the third day of school. I like to spend the time discussing curriculum and expectations for my class with the parents. With Common Core upon us, this Open House will be spent talking about the new standards. This year will be our first year fully implementing the standards at 3rd grade. Should be interesting! If you need to direct your parents to information regarding the CCSS, click HERE. The PTA has created a wonderful guide for parents. Might be good to print and give out at Open House.

I just wanted to give a quick check-in! I feel like I've been out of the loop lately. 

If you did not get my FREEBIE over at Owl-ways Be Inspired, click HERE. Be sure to check out all the other wonderful teacher authors and amazing back to school freebies! 

Click HERE to check out my book bin labels. 

Enjoy your Hump Day!! WOOT! WOOT!

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I FINALLY finished my 3rd grade CCSS Math Vocabulary Pack. There are 83 words with visual representations for each term. I also included 5 header signs. I think this pack fully covers 3rd grade terms and then SOME! You can use these on a word wall, pocket chart, or math center. I like to use them in student's interactive math notebooks. The header signs can be the cover page for each section and students can glue the words on the pages. Students can also write the definition with the word if you want them to! This makes a great resource for them all year! So here it is! Enjoy!

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Beach Sand and Lesson Plans