Hi, friends! I am literally bouncing around over here so you are probably lucky that we’re on different sides of the computer. I left school feeling so drained, drained, drained but that changed in a hot minute once we sent our kiddos off to the buses in a flurry of cartwheels {the teachers, not the students because we’re fun like that} last Tuesday. For real! I loved those guys but I needed a break. Since then, I’ve found myself staying up until the wee hours of the morning working at my computer. On what, you ask? Things for next year of course! ahaha… Why is it I couldn’t wait for summer and yet I’m already working on things for back to school? It’s a sickness. Honestly. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
Bunting. I love bunting. Love, love, love. I can’t have enough of it, apparently. I’ve been sewing pencil banners, but I wanted bigger pieces to hang above my huge back bulletin board. I adore it! I’m working on a polka dot set too though because chevrons… polka dots… chevrons… a girl needs both, honestly.
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Speaking of polka dots, check out my new genre posters. I’m going to cover my closet doors with them and also make printed reference books for my students’ reading folders with these smaller versions. I’m trying to resist making them in chevron too. I just can’t decide, people!
While I was having my new things printed at Staples, I accidentally went down the school supply aisle.Watermelon Scentos {my favorite!}, chevron ribbon, cute magnets, more bright pencils for planning. Sigh… Like I said, it’s a sickness.
I obviously need an intervention. Maybe our upcoming vacation will put me in relaxation mode. {Or maybe I’ll sneak my laptop into my beach bag!}
The Goods:
I laughed when I read this Christi 'cause I know I will be doing the same when I am out in a few weeks. I'm not allowed to take me laptop on vacations anymore :/
The bunting is just gorgeous!! I hope you have a blast creating.
My husband tried to hold my laptop hostage, but he eventually realized it was pointless. 🙂 It's a long drive so I usually work in the car. I *try* to put it away once we get there.
I hope those weeks fly for you!
Two weeks before school was out I was planning for summer school. Now summer school has started and I am planning for next year. It's crazy, but I love my job!!!
Bless your heart! I did summer school a few years, but now I'm just tooooo ready for break to do it. 🙂
I share the same sickness! I loved my class this year and was sorry to see them go, but it took me less than 24 hours into my break before I started working on plans for next year.
The bunting and magnets are super cute!
Try to relax a little bit over the summer. I know it will be hard. 🙂
Alison
Eberopolis: Teaching Reading & Writing with Technology
It's the blessing and curse of a teacher. 😉
I think most teachers have the same disease you're speaking of…I know I do! Enjoy your summer…and go for the chevron!
Halle
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
That's it! I'm going chevron. 😉
Definitely is a sickness that is contagious! At least you have a classroom to use these supplies in! I have been stocking up on everything under the sun and have no classroom to put it all in. My house can't hold it all!
The Polished Teacher
I remember those days. =) You will be so set when you get that classroom. I'll never forget walking into my room and feeling like it was HUGE and wondering how I'd ever fill it with the stuff I had hoarded along the way. 🙂
Your bunting is adorable! This year I will be hanging some across my windows. I know it will add the "finishing touches". I think most teachers are dealing with the same sickness as you. I have two weeks left in the school year, but I have all ready started planning for next year.
Foreman Teaches
Good luck in those next two weeks! The end of the year is such a crazy memory-making and assessing (ugh!) time. 🙂
Love the bunting AND the posters! I've wishlisted both for next year! 🙂 I still have a month of teaching to go, and then I imagine I'll also need to pry myself away from the computer, or have my husband at me about taking a break!!
Enjoy at least SOME of your vacation!!
~Erin
Mrs. Beattie's Classroom
A month?? Do you start late? I'd DIE to be in school through June. 😉
Christi-
I love your bunting. Definitely going on my wishlist. I'm like you though when deciding between spots or chevrons. I've been obsessed with spots for years and put them throughout my room this year, but I think I'll be mixing in some chevrons with it next year.
I've had the last week off (we still have 7 and a half weeks left of school!) and literally have been planning on what to do for next year. The man hates that I can't stop obsessing about school!
Becky
Just tell him that a little bit of obsessing is the sign of a great teacher. 😉
Wow, it is good to know that I am not the only one always thinking of school. I love your genre posters! Have a wonderful trip and enjoy!
SHelly
Smiling and Shining in Second Grade
We all have the same problem, but if you're like me, I try to get ahead so I can have an easier load during the school year. I hope it pays off! 😉
Kelly
I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Exactly! I can rest easier come August, for sure!
I love the bunting!!!! I think we are always thinking about school because we are always reflecting about our lessons and students!
Bridget
Literacy Without Worksheets
I think a lot of us suffer from this same problem…if you ever find a cure, let me know 😉
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
I think there is a cure actually… retirement! 😉
Too true. I still have a month to go and my husband is accusing me of being hostage to the computer. Between blogging, catching up with posts on Facebook, preparing school lessons, and then making products, my mind doesn't shut off at night and I find it hard to sleep. I keep thinking of all the things I could be doing.
I am off to Korea to see my son and his family in July and returning via Hawaii for my niece's wedding. Of course my computer is traveling with me. I will have to use great will power to leave it alone while I am with them.
Here's to some time for relaxation for all of us. With support we will do it!
Charlene/Diamond Mom
Diamond Mom's Treasury
You're not alone!!! We love bunting too!!! It's all over our rooms! It's just too cute for words! Enjoy your summer and don't work too hard!!!