tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post6864566652295029868..comments2024-03-12T11:43:45.839-07:00Comments on Adventures of Ms. Smith: Whew!Katie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264513382910976633noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-27229719220054882862011-12-29T20:37:33.877-08:002011-12-29T20:37:33.877-08:00Thanks for following! I'm your newest follower...Thanks for following! I'm your newest follower, too! =)<br /><br />I was also hired 2 months into the school year in 2009. It was stressful, awkward, and scary! But I survived [unharmed], and I seriously couldn't be happier!<br /><br />I wish I knew about the blog world then. SOOO many useful ideas! <br /><br />Good luck!!<br /><br />Meg<br /><a href="http://thirdgrade-firststate.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Third Grade in the First State</a>meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601059640778499239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-14008652892025387082011-12-29T18:03:00.119-08:002011-12-29T18:03:00.119-08:00If you read, you are in. I'm not aiming for O...If you read, you are in. I'm not aiming for Oprah's book thingie. Share what you like. I personally like a lot of fluff outside of school!<br /><i><b><a href="http://2bhoneybunch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">2B Honey Bunch</a></b></i>Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535929124900144607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-2415088396173705022011-12-29T17:30:44.409-08:002011-12-29T17:30:44.409-08:00Kimberly, Thanks for checking out my new blog! I k...Kimberly, Thanks for checking out my new blog! I know you will get an opportunity soon. You never know when it will happen. I landed a job when I least expected it. =)<br /><br />Erika, Thanks so much! =) I replaced a retiring teacher. They passed some new retirement laws in my state so we had a decent number of teachers retire December 1st. =)<br /><br />Tanya, Thanks so much for the encouragement. I went in my room today and I have already come up with 5 bags of trash and I haven't even gotten through half the stuff yet. I also replaced a teacher who had been in the same room for 25 years and she had TONS of stuff. Having stuff is a blessing, because most new teachers start with nothing, but its also a lot to go through! My plan is similar to what you did. I am just trying to get the classroom usable and then I will completely re-do this summer. =) I will definitely check out your lessons. Those lessons sound like they would definitely be a great resource. We have standardized testing as well... I wonder if we have the same? Thanks for all of the great information!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-4090639727655021062011-12-29T06:03:54.816-08:002011-12-29T06:03:54.816-08:00Also, please check out my profile on MimioConnect....Also, please check out my profile on MimioConnect.com for 3rd grade lessons. <br /><br />Where are you located?<br /><br />We have standardized testing in Florida which all 3rd graders must pass in order to be promoted, so I have lessons on MimioConnect for our FCAT reading skills (author's purpose, cause and effect, fact and opinion, etc). <br />My username is villacist on MimioConnect. :)Tanya V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12252780991358392486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-66435245808945443932011-12-29T05:58:36.215-08:002011-12-29T05:58:36.215-08:00Ms. Smith,
Hey there. Thanks for stopping by A Cl...Ms. Smith,<br /><br />Hey there. Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://msvs3rdgradeclass.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Class Act</a>.<br /><br />I know EXACTLY how you feel in terms of sensory overload with your new job. I graduated two years ago and got a job 8 days later! I went in there during Christmas break and tried to make it my own classroom. I did to a degree but the previous teacher had SO MUCH STUFF (she was a teacher for 30 years and kept everything!)...I didn't know what to do with it all. I ended up keeping everything until I got a foundation of the curriculum and school. I remember that summer, I went in there and changed EVERYTHING! After half a year of teaching, I knew what I used and didn't use. I had 13 GIANT bags of trash. There was guilt involved in this process. I felt like "this stuff isn't mine..should I be doing this?" The answer is yes! Don't be afraid to do what you want. It's your room! Let me know if you need anything. :) <br /><br />Tanya<br /><a href="http://msvs3rdgradeclass.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Class Act</a>Tanya V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12252780991358392486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-85280581391563351452011-12-28T19:46:03.665-08:002011-12-28T19:46:03.665-08:00Thanks for following my blog and entering my givea...Thanks for following my blog and entering my giveaway. I love your blog and am your newest follower. What happened to the teacher after 4 months that you got the job? Hopefully the class didn't put her over the edge. But good for you.<br /><i><b><a href="http://2bhoneybunch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">2B Honey Bunch</a></b></i>Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535929124900144607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217442222214270398.post-3316688252684860992011-12-28T15:23:39.426-08:002011-12-28T15:23:39.426-08:00Congratulations! I cannot wait to hear about your...Congratulations! I cannot wait to hear about your adventures! I just graduated, and I'm still waiting for a classroom of my own. You've given me hope!<br />Stop by for a visit!<br />http://creativeteaching-kimberly.blogspot.com/Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188178416534565999noreply@blogger.com