Tuesday Tidbit

New mantra: Tuesday will be my blogging day!

I wanted to share about a wonderful resource that I discovered last year. Anyone that uses the news show Channel One News in their classroom is already familiar with the lyrics of Flocabulary. Last year, a friend ushered me to the following site: www.flocabulary.com. It's an educational hip-hop site. There are free songs and videos you can access. If you like it enough, you can even enjoy a two week free trial (I used the free trial last year and got my school to purchase books and cds for me this year)! My kids LOVE learning the raps and I LOVE that they are learning about ancient history in the process.
I shall conclude today by sharing the words of wisdom I departed to my class of students who all want to be famous football players and the next pop sensation: "Don't become too famous!"
Crazy weird. I know. However, after sitting beside the star player of the Clemson football team at brunch on Sunday and getting super stinky service because he was in the building, I am stepping up on my soap box. Plus, he had football and posters (where they came from, I will never know) shoved in his face to sign along with being gawked at through the entire meal. I'm not mad at him and actually feel really sorry that he can't go anywhere without being BOLDLY stalked. Stepping down from soap box and reading for my TGC online class. The day never ends...

Rumor has it...

There's a rumor that blogs don't survive without posts. I shall not let this die!
Clearly, it has been a while and I apologize. I have been much busier than expected. While loads has happened, I promise to keep it short and simple. Here are some things that have been occupying my time as of late for my (school) kids.
1. Common Core PD
Love it and hate it all in the same exhale. We recently had an inservice addressing the implementation of informational texts in the classroom. My district is focusing on changing our teaching practices to better prepare the kids for the new standards/testing.
2. Work, work, work
I'm been planning like my life depends on it. I have been able to come up with a few new ideas that I'm excited about. I'm going to have to take a breather soon. I feel like I never stop! It's totally worth it though.
3. Bulletin boards
I'm NOT a fan. I want to make something that I can add to throughout the year. Currently taking any and all suggestions.
4. TGC
I'm starting my online class for TGC this week. I'm a little nervous, but pretty excited for this experience to get underway. I received my Sony Bloggie last week. I'll be testing it out this week! Yay for free technology! :)
Can't think of much more than this after hosting a party Friday night and spending the weekend showing off my town to my friend from Charleston.