New School Year!

Tonight is the last official night of summer.  It is a little bittersweet.  Summer for teachers truly is a blessing.  Now, I won't lie.  I do spend a big portion of my summer planning, prepping, shopping both Target and the Dollar Tree, and decorating my classroom for the up coming school year.  It is so nice to not have a tight deadline!  And, I do really enjoy drinking coffee in my pajamas- not as I rush out the door during the rest of the year.  
But, as nice as it is to have summer, I truly love meeting all the new sweet, sweet kiddos who come to my classroom.  Their faces are full of excitement, anticipation, and a little fear for this new adventure.  It is such an honor to be a part of this experience with them.  I will also not complain about the many kiddos from years past who come to visit- many often greet me with HUGE hugs.  

Here is to a brand new school year for everyone.  I hope and pray for many blessings for everyone who is heading back this week and for those who are finishing up the first couple weeks of their new year!

This picture makes me chuckle a little bit.  My gift to students during Open House include super cute foam glasses (found at Hobby Lobby) with letters to spell out their names.

Here is my classroom reveal for the year!  I am absolutely in LOVE with my huge windows!

My new classroom has a little nook.  This is probably my favorite part of my classroom!

I love my new cute little "toad stools" from Ikea.  They are perfect for our listening center.

Thanks for checking in!