Friday 4 January 2013

Happy New Year and My First Currently

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Happy New Year everyone!  I hope the start of this new year finds you in good health and in good spirits.  I am so excited to do my first "Currently."  Well, everything in blogging is a first for me.  Here goes:

Listening:  the days are usually filled with noise, but when the kiddos from school are gone, and the kiddos at home are asleep, it's nice to indulge in some peace and quiet.
Loving:  every once in a while it feels good have the ultimate comfort...a full day of p.j's...just because.
Thinking:  I am so thankful for my job, my family, my friends and their love and support.  
Wanting:  nothing really
Needing:  yes, I have neglected my domestic duties.  My house is a mess, but, on the other hand, I have truly enjoyed doing, well, just about nothing, this winter break.  Spending time with the kids has taken priority over everything else and we've had a blast!  See!

OLW:  Balance.  I don't know if anyone else fills their plate full and then gets anxious or slightly stressed out.  This is nothing new to me.  I finished an Additional Qualifications course 3 days before my wedding, I went to my Graduate school convocation 8 months pregnant...the list goes on and on.  I am known for trying to do too much.  I need to find balance.  Balance between work and home.  I need balance and need to trust that what I am doing is enough.
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.  But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."  Mother Teresa (Words to Live By).

I am very ready to go back to school on Monday and I hope you are too!  If you are looking for some new activities to do with your kiddos, then check out my Winter Fun!  Literacy and Math Activities unit. 

Snowy Shapes:  Identifying, drawing and labelling shapes.

More or Less:  Counting sets and determining which has more and which has less.

Mitten Middle Sounds:  Identifying the middle (vowel) sound in a series of pictures.

Toboggan Ten Frames

Cocoa Number Order:  ordering numbers from least to greatest

The first 3 people to comment below and share what they will do with their students the first day back after break in terms of unit of study/theme (or what you've done with them, if you've already gone back), will get my Winter Fun unit free.  Remember to leave your email address!

Blessings!












14 comments:

  1. You're so right about balance. I enjoyed the break with my son. The house suffered a bit, but I'm working on it. I'd love your packet for future reference, even though I teach 5th grade : )

    Young Daze in 5th Grade
    dyoung112880@gmail.com

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  2. I've also turned my head to all the mess that my kiddos managed to create in the house. I think it's important to stray from the weekly chores that take up so much of our time during our work week when we're on vacation. Love your blog-have a great week!

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  3. If you happen to find the secret to balance it all, please let us all know! We go back Monday as well and our theme is Winter!
    Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
    Andrea

    simmonsa1@sfusd.edu

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    1. Hi Andrea. I'm having difficulty emailing you. It bounced back twice with a delivery failure notice. Do you have another email? Thanks!

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    2. Ann-Marie,
      Try this one...
      cielobella@aol.com
      Thanks!
      Andrea

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  4. I think 'balance' is a perfect word. It is so hard sometimes, and we get so overwhelmed, that the important stuff takes a backseat :( Thanks for stopping by my blog & I am so excited to be your newest follower. Your Winter Unit is awesome - I especially LOVE the number order mugs. Too cute! I'm #4 but wanted to compliment your work!

    Kelly
    First Grade Fairytales

    P.S. A day full of jammies is like heaven on earth :)

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    1. Thanks so much Kelly for your kind words about the unit. Have a great 2013!

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  5. This blog post was wonderful in getting me thinking about what I am going to do with my cherubs on their first day back! In Australia we are having our summer break which means 5 weeks of summer and fun, trying to get the kids back into routine and find that balance is a little tricky because they are all so excited to see each other. This unit looks great and will be going on my tpt wish list for when our winter rolls around in 5 months! Thanks for making such an awesome unit.

    Sally

    Miss Peachs Class

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  6. Hello! I found your cute blog on Farley's currently. I tried to follow you but it isn't letting me. :( Your children are adorable! I also find it hard to balance work and home as well. I try to do way too much. I hope that you have an awesome 2013. Your unit is really cute.
    Mrs. Janelle Bush
    http://www.mrsjanelleskindergarten.blogspot.com/

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  7. It's me again! LOL! I finally was able to follow your blog so I am now your newest follower! Yay!
    Mrs. Janelle Bush

    http://www.mrsjanelleskindergarten.blogspot.com/

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    1. I'm so glad you tried again! Thanks for the kind words about the unit. Happy 2013!

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  8. Cute kids! Glad you found time to spend with them...they grow up too fast and the housework will always be there. Balance is something I've struggled with for a long time. I have to constantly remind myself to take time for my family and myself. I've found I'm a much better teacher when I remember to do that. Your winter packet looks great!
    Teacher Gone Digital

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  9. Great packet! We are focusing on gingerbread, snowmen, and mittens this month. I go back Monday. It's so hard to leave my babies, but I sure have missed my kinders. Summersab@hotmail.com

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  10. Hi! Thanks for stopping by our blog. =) Your winter activities are super cute! I also love a day in jammies! I did it more than once this break! ;-)
    -Jackie-
    Sister Teachers

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