Do you struggle with how to use your Wonders ELA block? Where do you spend your time with the Wonders Reading Program? So many stories, passages, skills, strategies, vocabulary, grammar, writing. HELP!! Even seasoned, veteran teachers struggle with maximizing precious time.
We made it! Fall is right around the corner which means… (in no particular order)
I could really go on for a while, and there will definitely be some fall blog posts coming up-stay tuned! But for now, there’s something more pertinent I thought we needed to talk about first, which is… SHOPPING! I’ve seen so many good deals lately that I thought I’d share some of the products I’ve had on my wishlist, on my mind, and especially in my cart!
My go to’s when shopping are always the deals/sales first, and then all the new products launched that season, so I can kind of gage what I can wait on (sale wise), and then see what I absolutely can’t live without. My eye catchers are usually makeup, boots, jackets, classic closet staples, and skincare. So let’s look at some of the great finds from my holy grail a.k.a. #Target
L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream 1.7oz
Only $8.99- I love this moisturizer and it’s a perfect drugstore skincare product for a bargain!
Cutest pair of heels-perfect shoe to dress up or down and they look like Steve Maddens for half the price! There are a couple other colors/styles that look like this as well at Target and I want them ALL- Priced at $32.99
Cute n’ comfy graphic top! I always have fun getting a new funny/quirky/witty shirt especially when it involves napping!
Priced $12.99
Faux Leather Moto Jacket- A great staple for anyone’s closet. Perfect to wear with jeans, boots, dresses etc.
Priced: $35.00
^ what a steal
For more fall looks here’s the link for Target so you can browse, shop, and explore!
https://www.target.com/c/fall-outfits/-/N-aa4n4?Nao=96
Onto the amazon products…
These adorable lights are only $22.00 dollars!
https://www.amazon.com/Diojilad-Halloween-Operated-Pumpkins-Decorations/dp/B07VGFPDWN/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1KS1D6J3SPTMD&keywords=halloween+decorations&qid=1567205031&s=gateway&sprefix=halloween%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-10
How is it already August? Summer went by in a flash, and everyone’s already gearing up for fall (except for the weather in SoCal, it’ll probably still feel like summer until December). This time of year feels like everyone’s in limbo, because it’s too early to celebrate any holidays,it’s hard to figure out what to wear, and the weather is awkward; it’s chilly in the morning and 90 degrees in the afternoon. Even though this is a weird season for everyone, we still have to remember to be in the moment as much as we can, and enjoy these next couple months, especially with the new school year just around the corner.
There are many ways to stay present with your goals during this funky time. The ways I help myself stay on track are eating healthy even when I’m crunched on time, making time for my hobbies or things I enjoy doing, and having fun on the weekends where I can take my mind off of work (kind of). Staying healthy physically and mentally is one of the biggest challenges for me when I’m busy running all over the place! I know many of us struggle with this, and we’re all trying to figure out what works best for our own schedules! Here are some things that I do to try to stay on track:
Our summer has been crazy busy, and crazy fun. We’ve ventured on trips with friends, worked on TPT copiously, and have fallen in love with fitness all over again. The SoCal weather has been perfect for laying out by the pool, relaxing with a good book, and grilling! This has been the first summer in YEARS that we’ve actually had a chance to focus on really enjoying ourselves, and all of what this season has to offer. Here’s some of our favorite things to do during the day:
Carol- “I love just going with the flow, especially when it comes to sleeping in. Summer makes me slow down, in a good way; waking up, drinking coffee, and being able to work out whenever I want. Summer’s also the time where I get to focus on myself and what I like to do, getting to read some popular novels, enjoying time with my family, and maybe even catching up on some reality T.V. (Yes I love my Bravo TV network, and Live P.D. as much as the next person!)
John- “I maintain somewhat of a schedule during summer, however, it’s filled with more activities that I like doing and what I don’t have time for normally during the school year. I usually work out, read, watch baseball (Go Angels!), and woodwork on my long term projects. Carol and I like to catch up on shows that we’ve been watching on Netflix like Peaky Blinders and Bosch. Any show and movie recommendations are welcome (but no I haven’t seen Stranger Things).”
With that all being said, we thought it was time for a blog refresh on our page! Summer was a great time to recouperate, especially with our goals for TPT, as well as making time to post blogs. Hopefully within these next couple months well be able to create more content and be able to connect all of our teacher friends! Here’s a few examples of what we’ve been working on this summer aside from our blog refresh; come check them out if you have a chance! Above we have pictures of our units and below are the links to visit the resources on our site!
See you soon! Hope you all are having a fun and relaxing summer!
– John & Carol
The Teacher Team
We offer ELA bundles for Journeys, Reading Street, Storytown, and Treasures.
We also have made crossword puzzle bundles and CLOZE Worksheets for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. We are quite proud of our BRAND Journeys NEW GOOGLE based stories for Journeys 3rd through 6th grades.
We have also make vocabulary word (CLOZE Worksheets and Crosswords) for GoMath! and Envision Math.
Google based ELA resources are a brand new product line for us and we’ll be expanding this line over the next six months. Here’s an
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