Summer Linkies

Whoo hoo!  I just found out my proposal for a summer conference was accepted.  I have written about it before.  It focuses on the use of technology during literacy centers.  I'm excited, but know I have a lot of work ahead of me!

I created a series of posts about ideas that I have.  Click on the links to head to those posts:

Day 1: Organization of Centers and Tools for Centers

Day 2: Listening Centers

Day 3: Work on Reading

Day 4: Work on Spelling

Day 5: Work on Phonics

Day 6: Word on Vocabulary/Grammar

Day 7: Work on Sight Words

Day 8: Work on Writing

 I would love for you to contribute to my linky party, too! Please link up to share any technology that you use during your literacy centers and grab a button for yourself! 

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There are so many great Linkies going right now!  Here are some I am linking up with:

Oh, boy!  This list of books to read is growing!  I went shopping today and bought a stack!!! Since I am changing grades and going back to third after about 8 years, I need to brush up on some things! Here are the professional books:

	I read this book for addition and subtraction and can't wait to check this one out!
	I bought this book last summer, but never really read it. Since I am moving my room, it is the perfect chance to start fresh!
	I need to reread these two books with an eye towards 3rd grade, rather than 1st.
	I bought this book last year, but haven't had time to spend a lot of time with it.

I'm sure I will find many more!

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Oh, boy!  The personal reads!!! I am a dedicated reader and I work really hard to spend a lot of time reading and have crazy diverse reading habits. 
I have read these 2 trilogies this year:

My biggest issue is that I read very quickly and devour books, so when I am left with nothing to read, I spend so much time searching for something new.  For some reason, I have found a lot of interesting young adult books.  They are better written than adult books and I find the content to be much more...palatable.  There are also some best sellers that I have just not gotten into.
Check out the linky party and get some ideas for summer reading!

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What a great idea for a linky!  Click on the image to join in!
Hmmm…let’s see…

1. Move my classroom.
2. Teach a Hands-On Grammar Workshop
3. Teach a Technology in Literacy Centers Workshop
4. Organize my house – ugh!
5. Have a successful garden – I made it smaller this year, so hopefully I can keep up with it!
6. Read, read, read!!!
7. Make a quilt or two.
8. Visit some museums.
9. Read a book on the areas that qualify as a beach in this area.
10. Create a patio outside our walkout basement.
11. Create some items for Teachers Pay Teachers.
12. Take an art class.
13. Have at least one yard sale!
14. Plan and execute a 50th wedding anniversary party for my in laws.
15. Plan and execute a 15 year high school reunion…umm…yeah!
16. Have a ladies luncheon for classmates home a few weeks before the reunion.
17. Spend lots of time with my new baby niece!
18. Convince Hubby I NEEEEEEDDDDDDDD two of the cutest kittens from the farm.
19. Enjoy my last summer without classes for a few years.
20. Drag my dad out to lunch or breakfast.

I’m sure there are tons more, but this is all I can think of right now.  So, what’s on your summer bucket list?