June Currently!

I can't believe it's JUNE!  Party fingers.  I have been in Colorado for the last 9 days.  My cousin got married and I felt it was a solid opportunity to make a holiday out of it.  The original plan was one week in Colorado then hit it back to Nashville.  Well---one thing led to another and now I will be out West for a month.  I leave for Salt Lake today and will be hitting Yellowstone and then down to Southern Utah to hit up a few more National Parks with my brother.  Pray for us!  :) We are like oil and vinegar.

Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs, CO

Devils Head Lookout

May Currently

IT's FRIDAY

It's that time again for the linky with Oh'Boy 4th Grade.  

I want to give a shout out to my fabulous teammate- Susan Ezzell.  She is such a great mentor, friend, and entertainer! Susan is ridiculously creative and creates awesome projects for her kids.  We are currently in the middle of her Great American Soil Project.  We are collecting soil samples from across the country and doing experiments with them in class.  Check out her blog

I am also challenging the kids to all finish a book trailer by the end of school!  Here is the most recent creation!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Make-a-Book-Trailer-BUNDLE-1087172

Happy, happy, happy Friday!!!

April Currently- I'm on a Roll!

I am loving that despite all of the other things to do on my plate--- blogging is turning into a form of therapy and a healthy outlet!  :)  I am on a roll and going to do my second currently to link up with other bloggers.  Who am I turning into?!?

Today has been a day full of jest upon my unassuming students.  They don't know what to make of their desks and materials mysteriously moving around, the crayons glued to the carpet, the teacher rushing in "late" to class because she was so sick, analyzing an opera song where they sing like cats.  "We'll get you back they say."  Good luck my sweets!!!

 We did our guided reading and literacy rotations outside today-- which was amazing soaking up the vitamin d--- but now I look and feel like Will Smith in Hitch.  Come and get it men!!! :)  

Now back to lesson planning, grading, and attempting to mold the best minds!!! :)  I am going to do my best and get out to run today--- since that half marathon is just a few weeks a way now... and I'm turning a little soft.  I can't blame the weather anymore!!!  If you have any tips for this newbie runner/blogger please direct them my way!!! :)