So, today is my birthday. I had a very special day at school, with one student not only remembering my birthday, but making brownies and bringing me a gift of books for my classroom library (oh and let's not forget the collage of my face mixed in with Beyonce's-who shares my birthday). In addition to all that fun, two classes sang to me and countless students and teachers wished me a happy birthday. On that note, I am already loving my new pencil sharpener. I got the awesome new hot pink one. It really does work! I have never had a sharpener that was so effective.
It is also my second day of school. To help break the ice yesterday, I had my students do a September Currently. Then I read through them and the kids had to guess who wrote it. It was quite fun. I can't wait to have them try it on their blogs (which I haven't yet set up). I thought that it was only fitting for me to get in on the action.
Because I am thinking of "plan, plan, plan(ing)," I better go do that now. It has certainly been a busy couple of days, and I still have much to do tonight.
Link up at
Oh' Boy Fourth Grade's Blog. If this is your first time joining a "currently" you might need a tutorial (like I did). Find a great one at
Chickadee Jubilee's Blog.
I just bought the same sharpener after hearing all the rave reviews on other blogs!!! Can't wait to get it and try it out. Happy birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! You will love it.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Definitely take the time to relax. I have found how important that is this past week.
ReplyDeleteMeghan
Learning and Teaching for Life
This week it seems that relaxing is going to need to wait until the weekend. Hopefully every week won't be this busy!
DeleteHi Dava! I found you through Currently! I love that pink sharpener! So funny that we have the same goal to read more and blog at least once a week! I also love Big Brother (it's the only reality TV I watch). Isn't Amanda crazy? :o)
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A is for Apple B is for Blog
Kideducator@comcast.net
Haha, yes Amanda is crazy, but we kind of love her. It is fun seeing what so many teachers have in common through the Currentlys. I know I saw Zumba on a couple too.
DeleteThat is such a neat idea to have your kiddos do a currently!
ReplyDeleteI've heard such great things about those pencil sharpeners. I'm not sure I can wait until I have my own classroom to try one out!
Warmly,
Lisa
Tales of an Education Major
I already want one for my house and for multiple places in my classroom. It is crazy. I would definitely go for the three-for deal if you're going to invest.
DeleteHappy Belated Birthday! Oh My Goodness! I thought I was the nerd who is obsessed with Big Brother. It is for sure a major topic of discussion!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I could find your blog through the currently linky!
Lil Bit Country in the Classroom
Glad you stopped by and thank you. We just got into Big Brother this year, and I can not believe I have been missing it for so long. I really do enjoy reality TV, and this fits the bill!
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