Plan, plan, plan, and plan a little more!

Honestly, I kind of wish that I was one of those fly by the seat of your pants kind of people and that I could teach amazing lessons at the drop of a hat... Maybe one day. But if we are being real, I need some serious structure! No I definitely don't want my students sitting silently with their hands crossed on the desks like little robots. However, when they are running around, having intense conversations, and blowing things up (hey it's science) I want to make sure that I have organized it in a way that they will truly benefit from. Oh and yes I realize I just might make mistakes from time to time. But I sure as heck am not going to make those same ones again next year!

Anyways, I created this planner to help with that and keep me organized!

I bought a binder from target and created the pages inside in an excel document. I also bought some really cool tape to put on the edges, I feel like it just gives a nice pop of color and finishes it off. I have not yet put in the cool little tabs that I made and it is not complete but I really like it so far! There is a place for my agenda, a to-do list, a place for notes, "other", and best of all a place to keep track of changes to make for the following years to come. I am sure it isn't perfect but it works well for me.

If you want the editable excel workbook just download it from my TPT Site!

Teacher supplies!!!

Yessss! It is that time! Teacher supply sales! Honestly, I cannot STAND Walmart because they ruin it for small businesses and the people who work there are completely useless for the most part. C'mon I know you have all seen the people of walmart pics! haha... BUT a poor teacher who really wants to create an awesome classroom for her kids, has got-to-do, what she has got-to-do! So yes I cleared off the shelves and left that store with EIGHT bags stuffed with supplies for my kiddos and only spent a total of about $50! So this is definitely my tip #1 stock up during this time! School supplies are not cheap and definitely add up!