Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Classroom Visit Thoughts

I am back to give an update about how my visit to my classroom was today! It was terrific! When I got into my room, I was shocked! The custodians had taken down furniture and had made it really easy to rearrange things! I am very grateful...and so is my back! I was pumped to get to work- I was so excited to get to work I forgot to take true "before" pictures! Ooops!! It is a good thing though, posting pictures of an undecorated and messy classroom is painful! (I am a NEAT FREAK!) So you only get 3 pictures! ;)

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As  eager as I was to get working in my classroom, I kept thinking about a post that I read last week from Heather's Heart. Heather challenged me to keep things in perspective- to remember it is not about how cute, perfect and matchy we make our classrooms but to make sure that the thing I am most concerned with is leaving a lasting mark on my students' hearts! If you have not checked out Heather's blog you should! She is AMAZING!

Grade Three is the Place for Me is having a 'Newbie Bloggers Blog Hop'. So I joined in on the fun!

1.  What state you are in? I teach in South Florida.

2.  Your current teaching position? I am currently teaching kindergarten!

3.  Your teaching experience? I have been teaching for the past 7 years. I started in kindergarten, which is my favorite! I looped with my class to first grade, and continued teaching first grade for 4 years. Then, I taught third grade for one year, but missed my kindergarten friends too much and just had to go back! :)

4.  When you started blogging? I started blogging in the beginning of July.

5.  Share a blogging tip. Be kind and enjoy making new friends! Be complimentary to others. Leave comments and respond to others. Have fun! :)
 I hope that you check out my fellow new bloggers!

12 comments:

  1. I just found your blog through the newbie blog hop and I am your newest follower!! It is so cute!! I would love for you to visit when you have a chance.

    Jess
    Mrs. Wood's Class

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and joining me on this new adventure!

      Julie

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  2. Thanks for hopping by my blog. I am a new follower. I love the design of your blog, super cute!
    Mrs.G's Kindergarten in Heels

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  3. I have nominated you for the versatile award. Stop by my blog to receive your award. Happy blogging!
    Mrs.G's Kindergarten in Heels

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    1. Thanks for thinking of me for the Versatile Award!

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  4. Hi! I would like to pass along the "lovely blog" award to you. Hop over to my blog to claim it and pass it along to others! It's a great way to meet new bloggers and discover new blogs!

    Debbie :-)
    K is for Kinderrific

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    1. Thanks for the Lovely Blog Award...I am glad you found me! :)
      Julie

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  5. Hey there :) I'm your newest follower..I currently teach in south FL as well!

    http://mspasquakinder.blogspot.com

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    1. I am glad you found me! I teach in Palm Beach County...what about you?

      Julie

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  6. Hello! I've given you the Versatile Blogger Award, as well as becoming your newest follower! Stop by to pick up your award. :)

    Monica

    Classroom Capers

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    1. Thanks for thinking of me for the Versatile Blogger Award!

      Julie

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  7. I found you through another blog. Welcome to the blogging world. Come check us out for some freebies and ideas. Your newest follower, Stephanie
    http://primarypossibilities.blogspot.com/

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