BRIGHTS Classroom Packs!

Hey guys. How is your summer going?

Mine is flying right by.

I'm headed out of town with some teacher friends for a girls weekend and then it's down to business getting ready for the school year.

I'm giving myself until the end of next week to start getting prepared. I'm still not 100% on what I'm teaching. GRR. It's either 2 or 4, and I'm hoping to know more at the end of the month. Is anyone else changing assignments??

Here are some new items I've added to my shop!

Back to School Chalkboard and Bright Apples Library Labels

This item has 156 labels for your classroom library.

I tried to do everything I could think of, if there is anything missing that you'd love to have, message me and I'd love to get them to you!

BRIGHTS Word Wall Headers

These are so cute and I can't wait to use them with a black background in my classroom for that maximum POP! Can you tell I'm loving brights right now??

BRIGHTS Word Wall Cards

These will go great with the headers at the top. The background is multi-colored polka dots and included dolch sight words from Pre-Primer up!

I'm trying to get out there and get some more feedback, so if you are one of the 70 sales I've had so far, please go back and leave me feedback. It is really encouraging for me to see that what I'm making is making a difference for someone!

I hope you all are having a great summer and follow my IG for frequent updates. I've become quite obsessed with making teaching friends on there!

@riedmillersroom

{Currently}

So, my Currently is just a smidgen late!

Here it goes!

Goosebumps has 13 episodes that just popped up on Netflix.

We've watched half already.

I just loved Goosebumps as a kid, and these shows are the super cheese, but I still love them anyways.

Instagram is fun. It has become even cooler now that I'm connecting with so many teachers. I mean, Sarah Cooley follows me. I almost DIED. She is one of my teaching idols.

Before I got my first job last year (there was a possibility of me being in first) I bought so many items in her shop and still find ways to use them in third or with my daughter. She is seriously the coolest. Follow me on IG: riedmillersroom

I signed up for this week long training session for the new Third Grade Guarantee.

I'm actually really glad that I'm on board. I'll learn about all the new things that are going on with legislation and I know it will be useful!

I'm wanting some sleep. Having to be in that training all day today (after my body has been in summer mode for almost two weeks) killed me. I came home exhausted. Tomorrow I'm planning a nap afterwards!

Is it October yet? The Walking Dead returns and I cannot wait to see what's going on at the prison. I'll leave it at that so there's no spoilers.

Anyone else out there having walker withdrawls???

Three essentials for vacation. Vacation that I'm NOT going on this year... would be flip flops, maxi dresses and shades. Maxis have been my summer go to. I need some new summer shades. BAD!

Made It Monday {Getting in the groove!}

Made it Monday is back. I know I'm not the only one that is SO excited!

Head over to Fourth Grade Frolics tomorrow and check out some ideas for DIY classroom goodies. I am kind of in a creative rut. I have some ideas here and there and this week is going to be a digital Made it Monday.

I really want to know what will be this year's Teacher Toolbox?

You know what I mean? The IT thing this year that all the teachers will be making!

I still am not sure if I'll be in 4th LA or 2nd grade next year, but I do know one thing.

My classroom theme is going to be BRIGHTS. I'm talking super bright neon almost colors.

I was excited to get started so I made myself a Word Wall.

It ended up being a rather large file (over 70 pages) so I made it into two.

The headers may be my favorite part. They turned out awesome!

The card are really cute, too!

I can't wait to get these on my blackboard for a huge POP of color!

What are you girls working on this week?

I can't wait to see.

BTW are you joining in on all of the IG fun? I feel like I've been "meeting" so many teacher friends on there. My name is RiedmillersRoom find me and we'll be pals! :)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, All!

I know everyone will be stocking their carts over the next couple of days and I am no exception. I already have a ton of items I've moved over from my Wish List to my Cart on TpT. I have found a few really awesome 2nd Grade blogs over the past couple of weeks and Second Story Window is one of my favorites. I purchased their Fluency Homework for some of my lower performing kiddos this year and now that I'll actually be in second, I'm going to get their Morning Work set to make books for my students next year!

Any awesome 2nd grade recommendations? I'm taking them!

I am participating in the sale, so you can get any of my items UP TO 28% off when you use the code TAD13 from Teachers Pay Teachers. Here are some of my favorites:

My Guided Reading Menu Pack is my best-seller. Now is the time to get it. This has activities that students can do with any Fiction story during class. You can use them as early finishers, a graded packet or extra sheets during Guided Reading time.

The possibilities are endless.

It's still not too late to get my Spring Fever writing pack. There are still prompts you can use this year, and there are a ton that you can add to your plans for next school year also!

My Reading Log pack is ADORABLE and functional. Both rolled into one. I love this pack because it includes everything you would need to start reading logs for your class. Parent letter, log and sentence starters are all included.

I also have some great classroom decoration and bulletin board items. Now is the perfect time to stock up for next year. Seriously, this is the best time. I know I'm already thinking about what my room will look like next year.

White on Black Cursive Alphabet

Pink Polka Dot Word Wall Letters

Reading Focus Board Headers with Fancy Frames

And don't forget my Teacher To-Do Post-It Freebie!

Head on over and get your shop on!

OH AND FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! Linking up on Tuesdays has been so much fun!

@riedmillersroom

{Teacher Talk Tuesday & Some News!}

I noticed that just recently I started seeing a lot of teaching blogs pop up on Instagram.

Little did I know, this little linky was floating around. So, I'm linking up with What the Teacher Wants! and Apples and ABC's.

Sign me up!

I love Instagram, I had an account when the app first came around and then started a new one for my Thirty-One business with some classroom photos here and there. I'm so excited to see so many classroom pictures on Instagram. I'm looking forward to linking up each week, even though we only have FOUR TUESDAYS LEFT. FOUR!!!

Go over and follow me: @riedmillersroom

Also... I am 99% sure that next year I will be a second grade teacher!

I am beyond excited. I love third grade, and really wish I could stay, but alas, I must move. I was the last one in! I'm headed down to second (same hallway FTW), so this summer I will be moving my classroom, working with a new team and getting into second grade mode.

I hope 2nd graders can handle me. 

One of my girls told me this week that I was one hard pickle. HA!

So... Michelle, be kind with those class lists. I'm a little worried about my experiences with first grade recess duty this year. :X

What are you all up to?

How are you getting ready for the end of the year?

Any advice for a new second grade teacher? I'm looking for awesome second grade blogs.

New Teacher Blog Tuesday!

Can I just say that the dreaded state test had taken over my life?

Our 3rd Grade LA test was Monday... We take the Math tomorrow, but my part is done.

I have to let it all go.

Most of my colleagues say now I should feel relieved because it's out of my hands, but CONFESSION: I feel out of control, because it's OUT OF MY HANDS!

My Principal said I'll feel better by the end of the week, we'll see!

Head over to Fun in 1st Grade because today I'm being featured on 

New Teacher Blog Tuesday!

So exciting...

Have a good week. I'm sure I'll be back soon now that THE TEST is over!

:)

{Spring Break!}

It is finally Spring Break in my neck of the woods and instead of sun, we have snow.

You heard that right. It just keeps on coming. Things should be back to normal by the weekend, you know, right before we all head back to school.

Boo!

Here is my door I promised to show everyone!

I know you all have seen this before on Pinterest, but I loved how it turned out. I laminated the pictures with their suns so the students can take them home at the end of the year. I felt like this door was more appropriate for the end of the school year. 

What do you think? Sorry the picture is so crummy!

Anyone feeling my frustrations with this time of year? I had a student leave me this little gem on our half-length test. The Reading OAA is at the end of April and this student is more than capable of doing a great job. I think they're about as wore out as I am!

BUTTER?!?!

The Book Fair came to town and each of our teachers gets $50 to spend from the PTO. Pretty lucky, huh?

I got some fun third grade titles. It was pretty hard for me to shop since I don't know what grade I'll be teaching next school year. At this point it's looking more like fourth grade, which I would LOVE, but we'll see. Second may still be in there.

I've gotten my kids in Goosebumps this year. R.L. Stine is one of MY favorites.

I follow him on Twitter!

I also have had two more Thirty-One parties this month since I last blogged. It is really taking off for me. We have a big meeting next month where we're introduced to the new Summer catalog. I am beyond excited. I'm going to have a big Open House in May.

This is my bag of Consultant fun I carry with my from party to party.. :) 

I also made my first Springware purchase at Target. I couldn't pass these sandals up. I may go back and buy another pair because I think these will be my new staples. ;)

What have you girlies been up to?

Any fun in the sun?

I'm about to get to the tanning bed.. I know it's so bad, but I need to feel some warmth!!