Back 2 School Wardrobe Linky

I am linking up with Lindsey at Miss Johnston's Journey for her Back to School Wardrobe Linky Party! Check out her site!

We started school last Friday (August 14). So I just finished our 4th day! So far so good! I've got 29 little 3rd graders this year. Of course they are as energetic as ever!  So here is what I have worn or am going to wear this week! 

I LOVE palazzo pants! Any body else? They are so comfy and dressy at the same time. These came from Maurice's and believe it or not my shirt and necklace are both $4 specials from Walmart! 

Here is what I wore today! Top is from Maurice's and the bottoms are pre-marriage pants!! I think I bought them when I was student teaching! And they fit again! #winning

p.s. the hair was totally down ALL day at school and went up as soon as I got home (so did the wedges!)

My necklace is new and came from a local boutique in my small town. 

This top and bottoms came from New York and Co. Love that store AND they have a teacher discount! 

The top is old but came from Maurice's and the skirt is recent from Kohls. I just bought the super cute arrow necklace from Maurice's yesterday! 

Capris are a must for summertime in southern Illinois! The top came from Gordmans. Love me some chevron! 

And this of course is what I IMMEDIATELY put on when I get home from school. Comfy yoga pants from Old Navy and a t shirt. Now that's what I'm talking about!! 

Have a great rest of the week! Especially to those of you starting this week!

Assess Me!

Tonight I am linking up with The Tattooed Teacher with her Assess me Linky Party! How fun! 

Now, let me explain some of my answers!

1. I do talk to myself, mostly in my head though and not out loud (I'm introverted like that!)

2. I am not superstitious, at least not that I am aware of!

3. I crack my knuckles more than I think I do probably.

4. I am ALWAYS hungry, just ask the hubs!

5. TV is almost always on. I just need some background noise, even if I am not watching it (like right now)!

6. I got my wisdom teeth taken out when I was 16 *all 4*

7. I did shower! YAY (didn't wash the hair though)

8. I went to Disney when I was 5, so I don't remember much.

9. I have glasses, but I don't ever wear them. Contacts for this girl!

10. I have never moved out of Illinois (although, I wish I would most days!)

Have a great night or day!

Back to School Jitters Linky Party!

Hey there!
I am joining up with A Turn to Learn's "Back to School Jitters" Linky Party!

Rules for the Linky Party:

1. Put your text over the picture above to talk about your back to school "jitters!"  If you're not sure how to put text over a picture, check out this link!
2. Use the HTML code at the top of this post to link back to the post!
3. Comment on the two blog posts before yours!
   

Monday Made It & Currently!

I finally did a Monday Made It! I am linking up with 4th Grade Frolics and I am so excited to share what I made.{Shout out to Pinterest for my idea!!}

What you need:

- Magnetic cookie sheet

- Magnet buttons (found at Wal-Mart)

- Hot Glue gun

- Ribbon (3 yards allows for a little left over)

Hot glue everything on. This is a picture of what the back looks like! (I hope it holds!)

Ta Da! Finished! A "Where Are You" tracker! Love it!

Now I am linking up with Oh' Boy 4th Grade for Farley's Monthly Currently!

My Back 2 School Must haves:
1. Binders for organization!
2. Classroom Decorations
3. Pencils and Erasers!!!


RULES...
1. RULE OF 3... if you link up I ask that you go and look at the 2 in front of your link and the one after you AND comment... this SPREADS the LOVE for sure!!! and it was a HUGE success last time :)

2. on the B2S must haves... I am completely OK with you promoting one of your store items HERE... BUT if you promote one of yours I am asking that you also promote someone else too... so if you think you have an item that someone JUST has to have for B2S go ahead and PLUG IT but please PLUG from another store too...

Thanks for visiting!

First Day Jitters Blog Hop

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who participated in my first ever linky pary "Preparing for School"! You still have time to enter in! It has been so helpful reading every-bodies advice and tips for new teachers! I am getting so nervous and "jittery" about starting my first year of teaching! So....with that I am joining Fierce in Fourth's First Day Jitters Blog Hop!

All you have to do is tell 3 things that you are jittery about for the upcoming school year!

1. I am soooo nervous for the first day of school. Being a first year teacher, I have NO idea what to expect. I don't know any of the kids. The last time I was at this school was in the Fall of 2009 (its been a while). I observed in a 4th grade class and those 4th graders are now 7th graders! OMGoodness!

2. I am worried that I won't have everything prepared that needs to be prepared....management plan, bulletin boards, routines and procedures! Ah! I'm stressing myself out just thinking about it!

3. Lastly, I am excited and jittery about meeting the rest of the staff (I have already met the middle school staff that I will be working with and love them!) But I haven't met the rest of the staff yet. I just hope that everyone likes me and is friendly and kind to me! Eek! :S

What are you jittery about for the upcoming school year?

Head over to Fierce in Fourth and link up!

Under Construction - LINKY PARTY

Sorry everyone!

My blog is currently under construction. I am trying to be creative and create my own blog header and button...in the middle of doing this I have lost my old background! So bare with me! :)

Don't forget to link up with me in my 1st ever LINKY PARTY! (details in previous post)

Thanks for your understanding!

Mrs. Crouse


My New Button!

Preparing for School LINKY PARTY!

I am having my first ever linky party and I hope you can join me!

As most of you may know, I am preparing for my first year of teaching! I will be teaching in a 6th grade class (language arts, history, and science). I am so excited, but have no idea where to begin! The reason for this linky party is for you to help me and other new teachers in preparing for our classrooms! Just follow these simple rules and link up!

1. Post about this linky party on your blog
2. Follow my blog ({6th Grade} All-Stars)
3. Answer the following 5 questions (include documents if you have them):

- What grade do you teach?

- What is the greatest advice you received during your 1st year of teaching?

- Do you have a checklist that you follow when preparing your classroom (include the checklist)?

- What are some must haves in your classroom that you cannot live without (ex. items, books, posters, management strategies)?

- What is something that all teachers should have in their classroom?

Don't forget to add your link and put your answers in a comment!! :)



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