Monday Made It: Teacher Binder

In preparation for Student Teaching and mostly because I have no idea what grade I'll be with...still, I created a teacher binder that can be used with any grade. And yes, there are a ton of sites that offer customizable teacher binders, but I'm not sure exactly what I'll be needed until I walk into my cooperating teachers classroom on Monday.

So, without further ado...here is my binder :)

I wouldn't decide between a plain binder with a front pocket or a decorative binder. I fell in love with this one. I {puffy heart} gold polkadots. Added my monogram with some vinyl on my Cricut. And viola!

 One of my favorite parts of the binder is a simple easy post-it note to do list. I binder clipped it to the front for easy access. All I did was create 6 squares and put what each square was for. I only filled four squares with copy, print, to-do and to plan. Once school starts, I'll figure out what I want to put in the last two squares.

Because the binder has NO pockets, wahh, I bought these 3 pocket inserts. Stickers, a notepad, cards, a calculator and pen....and whatever else you feel you need. I have another pencil case for extra pens, high liters, etc.

 My dividers are as follows: (this portion is totally up to you and what you feel would work best!

Calendars: district calendar, blank calendar and school calendar (and my student teaching attendance sheet)
This Week: currently empty BUT will have any materials or information I need to teach during the week.
Next Week: anything I need to copy, print, grade, etc.
Lesson Plans: blank lesson plan templates, grader, etc.
FEAPS and standards: pacing guide, CCSS and FEAPS for FIU
FIU assignments: any college assignments I have due or materials given at orientation
Student Info: transportation list, contact info, allergies, grades, etc.
Resources (Misc.): where I'll put the crap that I don't have another place for :D

And although, I didn't make this.....BEHOLD, the cutest dopiest wonderful-est pencil case ever made. 

I'm linking up at 4th grade frolics, you should too! 

And I hope everyone had a wonderful first day back :) 

Goals for the Year

I've always been a listen maker, goal setter, to-do list checker-offer. So, when I recently came across a post from Fourth Grade Lemonade where she listed her goals from last year, how she did and then her new goals for this school year, I knew I had to make one of my own. I found the original post from I {heart} Recess and you can still link up and post your goals for this year.

Here's mine!

Personal: I've been tracking calories for a couple weeks now and I know it's the only way I'll be able to lose weight, with exercise of course. I'm using My Fitness Pal. So far, I've lost 6 pounds. Being on vacation doesn't help much, but I am sticking to it as best as I can. My goal for the remainder of the year is to be at my ideal weight of 155-160. I'm 5' 11".

Organization: Since, I'm not sure if I'll have my own desk or own area, I plan on keeping everything organized in a binder and planner. I usually start off well, but then start throwing papers everywhere, when I get busy. My goal is to NOT do that!

Planning: I've learned so great ideas at my University, so I want to put into practice the engaging lessons and hands-on activities that we've been taught.

Professional: I want to make sure I don't just learn from my own teacher, but all the other teachers at the school. Especially the ones in the same grade. I know that everyone can teach me something.

Students: I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THEM!!!

Motto: Many times I just try and do the bare minimum to get by. My goal this year is to excel at what I do.

Link up here: I {heart} Recess

Oh, and print yours out and keep it in your planner or desk to remember your goals for the year!!

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August Currently

Yay for free wifi. Thanks ATL airport <3 11 days in New Mexico and 12 days till I find out where I'll be interning. Not that I'm counting or anything.

Excited to spend some time with my little sister and brother - exploring, relaxing and giggling for the next 11 days.

I'm linking up with Farley for August Currently. Isn't this design adorable? TOTALLY can't believe it's already August.

And incase you don't know what Jamberry nails are - here's what I have on today. I did the wraps yesterday and then painted my nails while waiting for my flight hence the really crappy paint job. Hopefully I didn't annoy anyone with my fumes, lol

Aren't they adorable? AND super easy to apply!