Earth Day Activitie & The Bookman

We had our Spring Festival this past weekend and as a result we had Monday off.

So on Monday I went to this place called The Bookman. It is located in a wear house is full of donated books, run by volunteers and FREE for teachers! I went for the first time and left with a bag full of books, some big books, and even some donuts that the volunteer gave me! The only thing that is not good is their hours, because they are from Monday--Friday from 7:30am--11:30am, so only on days off or during summer vacation is it possible to go. I will for sure be going back during summer vacation!

I was so excited to do this sweet earth day craft from Miss Kindergarten with my kiddos!

They turned out wonderful!

I should have taken pictures of them before I put them up to show their writing, but I'll have to do that when I take them down.

Another fun earth day activity we did was bring in recyclable items and turn them into litterbugs!

I got this activity from a wonderful packet from First Grader...at Last!. 

My kids had a great time using their imaginations to create bugs out of trash.

And here is a picture of me taking  quick break during recess. 

My grandmother gave me this gorgeous necklace for my wedding anniversary, so sweet! 

Let's Get Acquainted!

Hello!

Flying into First Grade is doing a Let's Get Aquatinted Blog Linky Party 

and I am so excited to participate!

This is my first year teaching ever and I had a little less than a week to set up my classroom in the beginning of the year which was overwhelming and even more so as it was filled with stuff! I cannot wait for next year because I plan on doing more to it.

My first favorite place of my classroom is my calendar area. I love having my kids run our calendar and weather time in our morning meeting. 

My second favorite place of my classroom is my kidney table. I have been noticing that this is a table where I put too many things on...I need to try and leave it clean for small groups. (Before this picture it was a big mess!)

My third favorite place in my classroom is my board where I put up work. It is a chalkboard and I covered it with butcher paper. I plan on turing the chalkboard into a cork board where it will be much easier to hang things up. 

Hope you enjoyed seeing my three favorite parets of my classroom! :)

Rocky & 1st Anniversary

Hello!

It's amazing how my first year teaching is flying by! 

I cannot believe that I have less than 2 months until the end of the school year. 

My husband and I adopted a dog from the San Diego Humaine Society and we are in love! Our dog, who we re-named Rocky (because he is a fighter as he fought for his life), was found as a stray and needed to have surgery as he was badly injured. If it was not for the Humaine Society he would have been euthanized by the shelter. Thank God they performed surgry, because he is such a wonderful dog! He had surgery on his pelvis as it was fractured and he shattered his ankle. He has recovery well, and this past Saturday he no longer needed a wrap on his leg. Now he needs to get more strength in his leg, but still no excessive exercise.

The first day with Rocky.

My boys <3

 Being lazy during Spring Break.

 No more bandage! :)

And I cannot believe that this Sunday makes it one year that I have been married!! 

Our first year of marriage really fly by and I can't wait for the next years to come!!

Easter

Hello!

It's been a while since I have done any paper crafting as teaching is taking over my life.

All of us teachers at my school are in charge of other teachers birthdays, so my teachers birthday was this week. And I was excited to do a birthday card! I bought a Lawn Fawn birthday stamp set at my favorite crafting store, Paper Tales. I love how you can create multiple cake layers with this set. I also have been loving to use copic markers, which I used on this card.

I also made simple Easter tags for a few gifts of pink peep marshmallows. I used an Easter stamp set from Sweet Stamp Shop.

Until next time!

Update!

Hello!

It has been quite a while since I have been on my blog. Since my last post a lot has happened.

I was hired as a first grade teacher at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. It is my first year ever teaching and I have learned so much about teaching. It can be hard and stressful at times, but I love it. Seeing my students apply the strategies I have taught them (especially in reading) always reminds me that this is my calling and what I am meant to do.

I have been married for almost a year and it has been amazing. Unfortunately my dog Mater was taken from us and it was really difficult. One day I came home from work and he was gone. It is the worst feeling not knowing where he is or what happened to him. He went missing a few days before my birthday, which makes it 5 months since he has been gone. I know for a fact my very unfriendly neighbor had something to do with his disappearance. I just pray he is still out there with a family and bring taken care of. I miss him terribly :(

I will try and update this blog when I can, but being a teacher makes my life very busy!

Until next time!

Mater's 1st Birthday

 Today is it's my puppy puggle Mater's 1st birthday!!

On the left is the second day that we got him and on the right is Mater and I on the 4th of July.

My Mater has gotten so big! I do miss him being a little puppy...but he is still adorable!

AND still a handful!! 

Since my last post I have been super again.

A few weeks ago I began my Master's program in teaching at San Diego State University.

It is a three year course, but is only held for 6 weeks each summer. 

I can't believe its almost over. I am ready for it to be over as I have been writing papers and doing lots of reading--I need a break!

I did get a chance to create a small area in my house that I am going to use for seasonal decoration.

The first one I made was for 4th of July!

I bought the ribbon and vintage tin picture at Joann's, the glass jar I bought at Micheal's, and I spray painted a candle holder that I bought from Goodwill. 

Here are a couple of pictures:

Until next time,

Tanya

Cameo Cards

Hello everyone!

What a past two weeks it has been!

I began my Master's program in Teacher Education in Reading Language Arts 

at San Diego State University and subbed at Berry Elementary.

I subbed for the best class all year, which was 3rd grade pretty much all last week! 

I think I found my favorite grade! :)

However today I subbed for the worst class I have ever subbed for...a 4th grade class that had the worst behavior issues! Some kids are not good listeners.

On a creative note, I made these amazing cameo cards by the 

wonderful Mona Pendleton from Cupcake Creations 

at my favorite store PaperTales in Point Loma.

I had such a great time and Mona showed me some great tips!

 

Until next time!

Tanya