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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Super Secondary Giveaway!
I am so excited to host a giveaway for all of the fantastic high school teachers out there!
Last weekend, I was involved in a middle school giveaway (hosted by Joey Udovich and Krystal Mills) and it was loads of fun, so I wanted to do something for high school teachers since we are so often not included in the fun! Danielle Knight from "Study All Knight" and I sent out a message to the secondary teachers on TpT and asked them to donate an item to our giveaway... We were lucky enough to have 40 contributors! Isn't that amazing?? Basically, all you need to do is go through a little scavenger hunt through Teachers pay Teachers, find some fabulous new stores to follow, and your name will be entered in the giveaway!
What do we have to offer?
$10 gift certificate to my store (The SuperHERO Teacher)
$10 gift certificate to Danielle Knight's store (Study All Knight)
40 fabulous products from all subject areas
Please remember that you have to actually click the link and the red star in order to follow someone's store.
Good luck and have fun! If you wish to promote this giveaway, please feel free to use the image below! :)
Now for the FUN..... :)
Friday, April 26, 2013
End of the Year Blog Hop and Giveaway!
The End is Approaching...
It is so hard to believe that my FIRST year of teaching is coming to an end. It seems like just yesterday I was packing my things, moving to Ohio from Texas, and starting college at Bowling Green State. This year, along with my student teaching, has been a tremendous learning experience and I have grown a ton as a teacher. Not only have I learned what it is like to be an actual full time teacher, but I've also taken the time to build my teaching philosophy-- which I would love to share with you.
What have I learned this year?
CLASSROOM PHILOSOPHY: I teach at Penta Career Center in Perrysburg, Ohio. It is basically a school in which students choose to attend based on a career trade they are interested in. Contrary to what most may believe, I have incredibly bright students who are hard working and know where they want to go in life. Because I teach at a career center, I've learned this year that my lessons are most effective when they include real world application and higher level thinking. At the beginning of the school year, I focused primarily on the content of an American Literature course. However, after having a variety of student-teacher conferences with each of my students, I learned that they need something more-- they need to learn how to be successful in life after high school. With that being said, at the turn of the semester, I focused more on real world learning through the different novels and short stories we read. It has been amazing to see how much the students truly appreciate it!
American Literature content + Real World Learning + Higher Level Engagement = A Well Rounded Student Prepared for College AND a Career
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Being 22, I was slightly worried that I would be looked at as a friend rather than an adult figure. Luckily, I read Harry Wong's "The First Days of School" and created a classroom management plan that works like a charm for middle and high school students! I was thrilled with the results (I'll probably create a product at a later date with editable templates). Right away, my students knew that I meant business. I start off fairly strict and then loosen up as the school year progresses. I can joke with my students (in a professional manner) while also keeping everything in check!
BUILDING A RAPPORT: In my opinion, building connections with your students is without a doubt the first task any teacher should accomplish. I've found that if I can build a positive rapport with them from the beginning, the remainder of the school year will not only be trouble free, but enjoyable, too! I now have students begging to eat lunch with me. LOL My students from last semester frequently leave me notes and come visit. Teaching truly is the most rewarding job. Yes, we may be looked down upon as a profession, but we know in our hearts WHY we became a teacher and we know that, regardless of what others say, we are making a huge difference in our students' lives. :)
What product am I donating to the AMAZING giveaway?
This is probably my favorite product that I have created. I think it is extremely important that students set goals for the school year and for their future. They can always say that they are going to do something, but writing it down gives them a sense of responsibility. Basically, with this product, students will learn how to set SMART goals and they will create an ambition board using manila folders!
The picture to the right is an example of a goal board I would create if I was still in high school. I allow my students to use newspapers and magazines to decorate and personalize their manila folder. Also, the product comes in a variety of colors so that it appeals to a variety of students. You can find the product HERE!
Check out the blog hop and giveaway going on at Lessons From the Middle and Create, Teach, Share!
Have a GREAT day and thank you for visiting! :)
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
This is why I teach!
I think sometimes we lose sight of why we teach when we are often put down by others. This quote reminds me why I became a teacher! Why do YOU teach?? I would love to hear your thoughts! :)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Brittany
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Day FOUR: Thrifting for Teachers!
Happy Thursday!
Okay everyone-- here's the next outfit made out of ONLY thrift store items! :) This outfit would be great for any day of the week. The best part is, Ashleigh actually found the skirt with the tags still on it!! The skirt was $80.00 and she bought it for only $3.00! Too cool!
Isn't she adorable?! Here's the breakdown!
Blue blouse: New York & Company $5.00
Black Pencil Skirt: Banana Republic $3.00
Shoes: L.E.I $5.00
Grand total: $13.00
Have a great day!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Finally Back!!!
I'm FINALLY back from a long, much needed spring break!
Wow-- it seems like FOREVER since I have written a blog post, but I have been CRAZY busy!! I grew up in Magnolia, Texas and moved to Ohio to attend BGSU and I ended up staying here for my first year of teaching. For spring break, I went back down to Texas to visit my sister and best friends from high school. It was so wonderful to see everyone again, but I'm ready to get back to blogging and creating!
So, because I have been so all over the place, I am going to blog about my latest product and then tomorrow I will pick up the thrift store outfits tomorrow! :)
With the new Common Core State Standards being introduced, I find myself overlooking the importance of using informational text in the classroom. Therefore, I decided to create a fun and engaging product that would work perfectly for any informational text. I would love to know what you think! :)
Have a wonderful day!
Brittany
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