Working in the classroom

Last week, I went into my classroom to assess what needed to be done and to take down the paper that stored and hid my stuff during the summer. Today, I hope to get a lot of laminating done and my classroom door decorated. Since I have two wild kiddos, I work in the evenings while my husband is home to care for them. I found a LOT of cute Owl decor at Michael's for $1 a piece and with my teacher's discount (20% entire purchase), I get a lot for less!! I will post some pics later in the week of the room progress!

Tell Me More

I'm linking up with Amy Lemons over at Step Into Second Grade for her Tell Me More, Tell Me More Linky Party. Here's some interesting (or boring, depends on what you like) facts about me: 1) I have two children with special-needs who I adopted through the foster system in my county. My husband and I brought them home from the hospital and they are full siblings.

2) I love to read when I have the time to do it! I love to read Christian and Amish fiction. Karen Kingsbury and Beverly Lewis are my favorite authors.

3) I have never been out of the country, but hope to in the future! 4) I teach second grade in a Christian school in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am starting my 13th year teaching second grade and it will be my 14th year of teaching overall. 5) I attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Go Redskins/Redhawks!!

6) My husband Matt and I have been married for 14 years.

7) I live on a quiet dead-end street where a lot of my family lives. 8) I have had 3 surgeries this year with 2 of them during the school year. Yikes! 9) Currently, I will have 11 students this year (please don't hate me). However, that could easily change with a few more weeks before school starts. 10) My favorite teacher was my second grade teacher and now I am teaching second grade!

It's that time again...

I am having Back to School dreams which means only one thing....school is starting in less than a month! So, I am trying to figure out how to get to my classroom without bringing my wild kiddos. I usually go in the evenings when my husband is home. It's not exactly the most safe thing, but I usually lock myself into my classroom. Stayed tuned for some before, in-progress, and finished classroom set-up photos!!

My new school year theme is....

Don't you love owls?? I think they are great school mascots since they are supposed to be wise and clever and their vision is excellent! I just ordered a bulletin board set for owls and they are replacing my fairly worn out "stars" as our class theme this year. I also ordered owls for backpack hooks! Can ya tell I am a little bored from my recent surgery?? It's going to be quite a HOOT decorating for Back to School! What is your theme this year??