I lovingly refer to Sundays as "Panic Sunday" and have recently discovered multiple linkys about how teachers from all over use this day to plan and prep. I'm jumping in with The Sunday Scoop, hosted by The Teaching Trio. This makes it seem more fun than it truly is :)
3 things I have to do: Obviously, I need to make sure I have all my notebooks and whatnot ready for the week ahead. I've got to make my homework sheet as well. I'm meeting with a team of 2nd grade teachers from the other local school board Tuesday after school to talk about RTI. I'm beginning to realize that with my new small group table instead of a desk, I really enjoy that time with my students! I also need to get all of my October centers ready to go. I'm finally color printing and laminating everything so it's permanently good to go!
2 things I hope to do: I had just about finished labeling all my books from September's Scholastic Book Club order when it was time for a local book sale this weekend. My little learners will flip out when they realize I have an additional 100 or so books to add in. My name is Brittany, and I have a book addiction! I also really want to finish my Junior League grant application this week so I'm not rushing around next week to turn it in. I'm hoping to get some literacy resources for interventions, including a listening center!
1 think I'm happy to do: I got a Switch Witch for my classroom this year. I'm not sure who is having more fun with it! I like to be a bit organized with it (and my Elf on a Shelf) so I don't forget to move it around or do something twice. These plans also come in handy so I don't forget to buy something critical to whatever activity I have planned! I really love the magic of fall/winter holidays :)
It's Currently time! Farley has done it again--a super cute graphic to summarize my life.
For real, October is my absolute favorite month. It means fall weather is finally coming to Louisiana, fall drinks are officially allowed, the best scented things are here, and I can watch Hocus Pocus a million times without feeling guilty :)
Listening: I love a great beat for background noise while I work. Both of these songs fit the bill!
Loving: FALL. Spiced everything, salted caramel mochas, apple cider, cool weather, beautiful nature colorings, cool weather. It's such a rewarding season after surviving an oppressive Louisiana summer!!
Thinking: My kids lost their minds today when they saw my decorated classroom and got an email from our visitor :) A note about the Switch Witch (Winifred Cromwell): I got multiple weird looks at my pure excitement over finding a Halloween equal to Elf on a Shelf!
Wanting: A couple of guilty pleasures have premiered, and I'm ready for a few more. I suppose I should finish the remainder of my DVR episodes from last year. I spent some much needed summer time sleeping, even though I don't feel like I've slept in months.
Needing: I love scarves. I have a bit of an addiction. It's time to pull the (rather large) storage container out and start putting some accessories in rotation.
Boo-tiful: I cannot leave the house without mascara. I don't care if it's the only thing I've got on my face, but it must be there! Lip tints are fantastic because I'm not worried about reapplying during the day. I'm lucky to get bathroom breaks, people. I certainly don't have time to worry about how I'm looking!
I'm off to find my scarves. I've met my exclamation mark quota for the night :)
