Weekly Planner Freebie!

I don't know about you, but I love to have a quick glance at the happenings for my week in one place! 

Last year I used this Peek at the Week form I created

This one is really geared towards planning for the week. I wanted a general weekly planner this year so I could see everything going on!

You can grab yourself a copy by clicking HERE! Happy Friday!!!

Makeover Madness {#tptsellerchallenge}

Happy first day of summer friends! It's been far too long since I have blogged! I really just took the first two weeks or so and decompressed. I didn't do anything school or TpT related. I needed to! 

I can't believe I go back to work in just about a month, so it is really time to kick it in gear and get my to-do list complete!

One HUGE thing I had on my list for a long time was to make over my BFG novel unit. Last week the #tptsellerchallenge was announced on IG and I new I just had to take part! The first week was makeover madness! So perfect! I got started right away, but little did I know this unit was going to take forever!

5 days later and it is DONE:)

I am very happy with how it turned out! I added new questions, new projects, and even a mini notebook for those that want to save paper:)

You can grab yourself a copy over at my TpT shop 50% off for today and tomorrow!
Click HERE

I would also like to give one away! Leave a comment telling me one thing you've done so far this summer that was fun and I will pick a winner tomorrow night! Don't forget your email!

Have a great week!

Next year I will be teaching...

OMG is right! 5th will be a new adventure for me! I am scared, nervous, excited, hopeful, and a million other feelings all at the same time! I have never taught higher than 3rd before...so believe me, my feelings are quite real:) But I am confident that I got this...and I will do well. Sure I will make some mistakes, and sure I might be a bit stressed out next year...but I know I will learn, grow, and develop as an educator! 

Here's to 5th grade!

My Dad's a Super Hero

Happy Sunday Friends!
I can't believe I have 12 more days with my students. I am really ready for this year to be over. It's been a long one for sure. 

Last year I looped so I have had most of my kids for 2 years. I thought I would like it...some days I do, but by this time of the year, I am exhausted and they are ready to move on!

Since we end the year before Father's Day, I wanted the kids to make something special their dads. I saw this super cute picture on Pinterest!

I thought it was SOOOO cute! So, I made a little writing activity to go with it:)

I plan on having the kids take their photo this week and getting them developed. The kids will write why their dad is a super hero in their eyes!

Would you like a copy? Just check out my TpT shop and get yourself a copy for free!

Have a great week!

Personal Word Wall {update}

One thing I have wanted to do for a very long time is update my personal word wall unit! 

Many buyers asked if I could add some clip art to each page so their students could recognize the letters. 

Well, I finally added the clip art and I am really happy with out it turned out! Here's a look at one of the pages! 

If you already bought this, please go back and download the updated version. 

Would you like to win a copy? Leave a comment with your email and I will pick a winner tomorrow night! 

Chinese New Year and a Sale

Happy Wednesday friends! I hope you are having an amazing week so far. Today is a quick post about two things I really want to share with you all!

First...have you heard? It's a super Teachers Pay Teachers sale!

I am so ready to shop, plus empty out my wishlist! 

My store is on sale to make it 28% off! Don't forget to use promo code HEROES to get that extra 8%!

This past week was Chinese New Year. My class celebrated by watching this video first.

Then I passed out blank sheep I bought from Pamela Kennedy! Let me tell you...this lady is talented! Best dollar I ever spent! I WILL go back and buy more. My boys and girls who normally scribble did not! They did some of the best work I have ever seen from them. Even my SPED kids worked really hard. It seemed to be super calming for them.

While they were coloring, we listened to some Chinese music!

I am so impressed with my class! My principal took their art and put it in the art gallery up in the office! 

What fun things did you do for Chinese New Year?

Facebook to Communicate {a Bright Idea}

Welcome to another Bright Ideas blog hop:) I am so glad you stopped by. 

Maybe my idea isn't something new, or that "bright" but I have found using Facebook in the classroom has had a HUGE impact on my parent communication! I mean, almost everyone has a Facebook account...right? 

Mrs. Roller's Class

I created a page under my own personal Facebook account. What I really like about this is that I can switch from my personal to my class easily! No logging out and logging in to a different account. When I post on the page, it posts as Mrs. Roller and not Tonya-my personal one. 

What do I use it for?

-quick reminders for events

-requests for certain items. I really love when I say, "We're out of paper towels!" and I have some at the end of the day:)

-pictures of our work

-videos of activities

-shout outs

-homework

-parents can communicate with each other

Parents have commented how they can love they can be "right there" in the classroom as I can post right away at school! They think it's awesome to see daily updates about what's going on! 

Do you use Facebook in the classroom? I'd love to hear how you use it! If you don't use it in the classroom, give it a shot! I think you will be impressed!

If you enjoyed this bright idea, please consider following me in Instagram, Facebook, and Teachers Pay Teachers!

For more Bright Ideas from other bloggers, please browse through the link up below! 

Have a great Saturday!!!

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