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Trendy Teachers: HALLOWEEN Edition

10/29/2015

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This week I'm bringing you Trendy Teachers: HALLOWEEN EDITION! Scroll through the slideshows for snapshots of some of my favorite costumes for both school and home from the past few years! Link up, and share your own & check back after Friday to see what I wore to school for this year's Halloween festivities!!

// Family Costumes 2015 //
​Thor, Captain America, & Black Widow

// Family Costumes 2014 //
Fred, Daphne, & Scooby Doo

// Back to School District Lip Sync 2015 //
Axl Rose

// Festive School Favorites //
Mad Scientist, Math Games, &
Our Teammate, Ben, in the NYC Marathon

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CLEARLY....I love dressing up in costumes!!! It's just so much fun,
and I say...WHY NOT?  To link-up with us, simply add your link below!

​The link-up will stay open starting on Wednesday mornings until the following Tuesday. Any non-fashion related posts will be removed from the link-up. When linking up, please use our Trendy Teachers logo and try to comment on someone else’s post! Thanks for joining us!
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Picture Day PERFECTION!

10/15/2015

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Last week we had our picture day!  Have you had yours yet? Whether you’ve already said, “CHEESE!” or the countdown to school picture day is underway, there are many ways to tie curriculum to this fun, annual school tradition. 

Below are highlights from my Scholastic Top Teaching article on maximizing the picture day excitement in your classrooms. Click on an image to be taken to the full article for book recommendations, lesson ideas, and more!

Click on the images below to go to the full article for book links, FREE DOWNLOADS, fun photos ops and more!

// PERFECT TEXT PAIRINGS //

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// FREE DOWNLOAD: VISUALIZATION ACTIVITIES! //

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// PHOTO-OP FUN: REENACT PICTURE DAY SABOTAGE! //

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Trendy Teachers: What the Teacher Wore - Fab Fall Faves

10/14/2015

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// A FEW OF MY FALL FAVES //

Fall is FINALLY here, and that means all of my favorite fall outfit elements, accessories, and shoes!
{LEGGINGS, & SWEATER DRESSES, & BOOTS....OH, MY!}
Check out some of my cozy outfit creations below, with sources listed underneath each photo.
Be sure to link up your own style photos & posts at the bottom of this post!
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  • Tunic via Old Navy
  • Black leggings via Old Navy
  • Red flats via GH Bass & Co.
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  • Tights via Walmart
  • Statement necklace via Walmart
  • Belt via Jones New York
  • Sweater dress via Old Navy
  • Riding boots: Chip style via Etienne Aigner
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  • ​Sequin polka-dot sweatshirt via Walmart
  • Floral blouse via J. Crew Factory
  • Jeans via Old Navy
  • Nail color: Taupe-less Beach via OPI
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  • Pumpkin shirt dress via Forever 21
  • Army green tights via Hue
  • Riding boots: Chip style via Etienne Aigner
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Scholastic TEACHER Launch & FREE SUBSCRIPTION!

10/13/2015

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// Scholastic TEACHER Launch & Enter to Win FREE Subscription! //

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I LOVE Scholastic…always have. From the time I was a little girl, anxiously awaiting the big red box of Book Club (not Reading Clubs) orders, to being a Scholastic Top Teaching Blogger, I have followed and adored this company most of my life. You know what makes them so great? (…aside from the plethora of amazing books that we as both children and teachers covet) …Scholastic CONSTANTLY EVOLVES, and most of the time, they do so as a result of teacher feedback, in a way that benefits educators most.
 
Their newest evolution: Scholastic Instructor is now Scholastic TEACHER.  With this already amazing teacher resource revamped and relaunched, they are kicking it up a notch in every way. If this newly released first issue of Scholastic Teacher is any indication, every issue will be absolutely JAM-PACKED with incredibly interesting and abundantly useful articles, tips, tricks, and techniques.
It was a tough pick, but below I’ve highlighted my top 5 finds in the inaugural issue of Teacher. Check these out…and pick up a copy yourself to read the countless other amazing articles that you can take ideas from and instantly implement in your classroom. See brief descriptions below and click on the image gallery to be taken to the article online!
 
  1. Scholastic Instructor History: Scholastic, Inc. has such a rich history, and Instructor magazine certainly does, too. Its longevity and evolution throughout the many pendulum swings of education proves this teacher resource can weather the test of time…and mandates….and daily teacher challenges.
  2. Best Lesson Ever: Who wants to learn from 7 state teachers of the year? I do! I do! See what these incredible educators reflect upon as their best lessons ever and try a few out in your own classroom!
  3. Brilliant but Bored: We see this constantly: brilliant students, not being fully challenged, resulting in boredom, and often translating into poor choices in the classroom. Read to find 5 strategies to meet the needs of your gifted students.
  4. Crazy for Chromebooks: For years it seems like ed-tech focus has centered around iPads. While I’m one of the biggest Apple fanatics on the planet, my school has a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, and overall it’s been tough to find much information or collaboration surrounding these devices. Thanks, Scholastic Teacher for shedding light on the power of the Chromebook!
  5. Tech on a Budget: Christy Crawford is a fellow Top Teaching bloggers, and is an absolutely AMAZING teacher, tech leader, and all-around fabulous person. In this article, she highlights how to make a big impact in your classroom on a tiny budget, even if you only have one single iPad or tablet.​

// Click on images below to view articles online. //

// ENTER to WIN a FREE Subscription for a YEAR! //

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Be sure to check out the history of Scholastic Teacher to the left! I LOVE this timeline!  To celebrate this awesome teacher resource & the new launch of TEACHER, I'm pairing up with Scholastic to give away ONE FREE YEAR of subscription to Scholastic Teacher!!
**WINNER ANNOUNCED BELOW!**
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Trendy Teachers: My FIRST #StitchFix !!!

10/7/2015

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We're back for week 2 of #trendyteachers! This week I am DYING from excitement because I'm revealing the pieces I kept...and LOVED...from my VERY FIRST STITCH FIX! After wanting to try Stitch Fix for nearly a YEAR, I finally took the plunge. Boy....am I glad I did.  I counted down the days until my special box's arrival, and squealed with delight when I found it on my front porch! 
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I received 5 pieces in my Stitch Fix box: 1 pair of earrings, 1 pair of jeans, 1 skirt, and 2 blouse-style tops.  I kept the jeans and one of the blouse tops. I would have LOVED to have kept the earrings because they were a beautiful matte gold feather set, but I splurged on the 2 pieces I purchased & didn't want to also fork over the cash for the earrings. Maybe next time (Delivery scheduled for 10/17!) I will keep the piece of jewelry, too! 

The skirt just wasn't a pattern, nor cut, nor style that I would wear. I tried it on, but it just didn't work for me. I LOVED the pattern and details of the shirt I sent back, and the fit was find size-wise, but the cut made the shirt look like a bag on my body. Super cute, just not quite right.

I think the two pieces I kept are AMAZING! I spent more on both pieces (blouse & jeans) than I typically would, but the quality, fit, style, and feel were just SO INCREDIBLE I couldn't resist. I'm a TOTAL CHEAP-O when it comes to clothing...so you can believe it when I say that both pieces were worth the investment. This type of slow investment in higher quality pieces of clothing is a goal for me as I begin to makeover my closet wardrobe and replace some of the older, cheaper, less quality items I own!!

// ANNIVERSARY OUTFIT //

Since this outfit was so special to me in so many ways {1st Stitch Fix, NOT deep discount bargains} I decided to save it for my anniversary night out! It was perfect! Looked great. Felt great. Amazing details on both items. SO glad I took the plunge and 1) Tried Stitch Fix  2) Kept 2 high quality, classic pieces.  
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  • Necklaces - Forever 21
  • Skinny Jeans - Mavi {Alexa} via Stitch Fix
  • Crepe Blouse - Stitch Fix
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  • Jacket - J. CREW FACTORY CINCHED-WAIST FIELD JACKET
  • Skinny Jeans - Mavi {Alexa} via Stitch Fix
  • Crepe Blouse - Stitch Fix
  • Gray Ankle Shoes - Target
  • Tapestry Sandal Heels - Tracy Porter

LEARN MORE ABOUT STITCH FIX.

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