Christmas in July GIVEAWAY 2018

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About 7 years ago, my mama and I started a new annual tradition-Christmas in July! Most people get really annoyed when they see Christmas goodies out before the weather drops below 70 degrees, but I LOVE it because I love everything about Christmas! This week the Hallmark Channel is starting their Christmas Keepsake Week (see the movie schedule HERE), so I decided to bring to you a little taste of Christmas in July + a GIVEAWAY! During the week of July 16-20, check my Instagram @mrs._elementary to see what celebration sales and events are happening for that day only. Click on any image to be redirected to my TPT store!

Monday July 16: 20% off all 4th grade Treasures products (Click HERE)

Tuesday July 17: 20% all 2nd grade CCSS morning work (Click HERE)

 Wednesday July 18: 20% all Back to School related products (Click )

Thursday July 19: 20% off all holiday themed products
Click HERE for Christmas
Click HERE for Fall/Halloween
Click HERE for Spring/Easter

Friday July 20: 20% off my entire TPT store (Click HERE)

In addition to these amazing sales, I'm sharing a fun freebie - Christmas Sleigh Sorts! You can find it HERE in my TPT store or click the image below.

Now let's talk GIVEAWAY! It starts Monday, July 16 and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 20. Use the entry box below to use up to 10 entries to win.

Happy Christmas in July, everyone!!

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Mission: Back to School

Well friends, it's been a while! It was a whirlwind of a school year, and I'm fully enjoying my summer break with my almost-2-year-old. Pool days for the win!

While I was taking EM to the library this summer, I spotted a book on the shelf that I knew would be a perfect read aloud for Back to School time. It's so cute, and I love the "mission" language that the author uses throughout the book (hello vocabulary!)

Mission: Back to School by Susan Hood

CLICK HERE to order now on Amazon

Walk through a daily routine at school with this book, from getting dressed in the morning to sharing about your day at the dinner table. This is a great tool to introduce your classroom routines/procedures/expectations to little ones. 

This Mission: Back to School book companion pack is a great addition to your first day of school (or week) plans to communicate with your students in a fun and engaging way.  After reading the book aloud, there are several activities that you can incorporate to teach about routines/procedures. This book is probably geared for grades K-2, with some of your kinders needing some guided writing for the booklet and craftivity pages.

Each page of this booklet corresponds to the steps outlined in the book. It's put in simple language and offers writing practice to reflect on each step. Printing tip: works great as a 2-sided booklet to save paper!

Make your students feel special with these editable agent name tags! Easily able to punch holes and attach string to make a lanyard!

One way you can build community during Back to School week is with the Kindness Catcher Reports! Students have to "catch" other students being kind, and then they can give a shoutout. You can keep this activity going for weeks, months, or all year round!

To wrap up the lesson (or week), have your students make a "mission" goal for the school year. They can decorate a boy or girl agent to glue with their goal!

Check out this low prep and engaging Back to School resource by clicking on any picture in the post or by clicking THIS DIRECT LINK.

Have questions? Leave a comment below, find me on Instagram at @mrs._elementary, or email me at mrselementary@gmail.com

Christmas in July GIVEAWAY

*Scroll to the bottom of this page for the giveaway*

About 6 years ago, my mama and I started a new annual tradition-Christmas in July! Most people get really annoyed when they see Christmas goodies out before the weather drops below 70 degrees, but I LOVE it because I love everything about Christmas! So I decided to bring to you a little taste of Christmas in July + a GIVEAWAY! During the week of July 17-21, check my Instagram @mrs._elementary to see what celebration sales and events are happening for that day only. Click on any image to be redirected to my TPT store!

Monday July 17: 50% off all 4th grade Treasures products (Click HERE)

Tuesday July 18: 50% all 2nd grade CCSS morning work (Click HERE)

 Wednesday July 19: 50% all Christmas themed products (Click HERE)

Thursday July 20: 50% off all holiday themed products
Click HERE for Christmas
Click HERE for Fall/Halloween
Click HERE for Spring/Easter

Friday July 21: 20% off my entire TPT store (Click HERE)

In addition to these amazing sales, I'm releasing a new freebie - Christmas Sleigh Sorts! You can find it HERE in my TPT store or click the image below.

Now let's talk GIVEAWAY! It starts Monday, July 17 and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Use the entry box below to use up to 10 entries to win!

Happy Christmas in July, everyone!!

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The Office Teacher Memes

1. Oh, you're working so hard that you forgot to talk? Let me make 392325 more copies for you.

2. C'mon kid, lunch isn't going to serve itself.

3. Bring on all the theme days.

4. What? Am I crying? I've just.....got....glitter in my eye.

5. Get. Away. From. Me. Now.

6. *Throws papers and leaves*

7. A little piece of my soul dies.

8. I'll hang it on my desk until it gets ripped off by someone not paying attention running to my desk.

9. How has there not been shoes invented for teacher feet yet???

10. Nothing boosts your confidence more than a brutally honest 6 year old.

11. I'm here, what else do you want from me??

12. It's what we all hope for....

Dollar Spot Deals: July 7

I'm back for week 2 of #DollarSpotDeals Friday linky party! Today I'm going to be sharing with you how to make a fun and cute gift using items from the Target dollar spot. What's fun about this one is that ALL ITEMS are only $1!

Even though we don't have family close by, we have some FABULOUS people in our lives that love to love on our baby girl. This past week, we had two friends offer to babysit for us (#blessed), and I wanted to give them a little something for their generosity and sweetness! So, to the dollar spot I went....

 We're a family on a budget these days, and I was so thrilled to find these adorable and affordable stationary items in the dollar spot!

 notepad (80 sheets) -$1

 blank cards (8) -$1

 wooden pencils with gold writing (6) -$1

 Each pencil had a different fun phrase written at the top - so neat!

 gift bag - $1

*This did not come from the dollar spot, but was still only $1 in the gift bag section.

 Everything fit perfectly in the bag.

Add some white tissue paper and the look is complete!

Whether you need to give someone a quick "thank you" or looking for a sweet gift for a "secret pal" at work/school, the dollar spot is where it's at for cute and low-cost finds for anyone!

Now it's time to link up! Click the blue button and add in your post about your #DollarSpotDeals!

Monday Made It: July 3

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Today, I'm joining 4th Grade Frolics for #MondayMadeIt! 

I love love love decorating for holidays! I had an old pickle jar that I set aside for weeks hoping for a fun project. With the 4th of July coming up, I found this simple project that I was able to complete all during baby's nap time! And it only required minimal materials!

twine, an old jar*, a small flag, mod podge

(not pictured: scissors, newspaper, brush)

*I used a 16 oz jar and it was a little small for this project. For a seamless finish, I would use at least 20 oz or larger.

First, peel off the labels. The front label peeled right off, but the back one did not. I used fingernail polish remover, soap and hot water, and a lot of elbow grease to get it off.

Unstitch the flag from the pole. You may want to use scissors to help you with the thread until the pole can slide right out.

Flatten the flag and lay it flat.

With mod podge and a brush, coat the jar with glue, then layer the flag on top. Once it is positioned how you want, thickly brush glue over the flag. Don't worry, it will dry clear!

Be sure to lay on newspapers so your mess is contained. (Ok, so maybe I'm the only messy one, but a lil newspaper doesn't hurt! Easy cleanup!)

When it's dry, wrap some twine around the top and arrange as desired. Fill with sand or salt and a candle for a fun votive or some festive flowers for a vase!

 Happy 4th of July, everyone!