It's a week of FIRSTS here on It's Elementary, My Dear, now that the blog is fully up-and-running, I have so many topics, tidbits, and link-ups that I want to write about there aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with my {super excited} thoughts! Today, I'm cranking out my FIRST EVER "5 -for- Friday" link-up with Doodle Bugs Teaching {insert happy dance here}! Let's see what fun & frolicking this week of firsts has brought me...
// My 1st Link-Up: Tune Into Technology Tuesday //
Part 2 Coming SOON:
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The lovely ladies {and fellow Chicago-area bloggers} over at Learning to the Core and iTeach 1:1 have cooked up a 4 week series of Tuesday tech-themed topics to pick our brains and link up with others sharing tech tips. I'm only just now linking up in time for the topic of iPads {#betterlatethannever}, but will be back again next week to chat about my obsession with QR codes. In fact, I've only posted Part 1 of my iPad postings (TEACHER use). Over the weekend I'll be wrapping up my 2nd iPad posting (and will link it, too) focusing on STUDENT use of the devices. Get a sneak peek of my kids in action adding to their digital portfolios (using the Open School ePortfolio app), which I will use for extensive assessment, feedback, and communication with parents. iPads are my FAVE "tech-sessory!"
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// Excited About Midwest Meet-Ups //
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I've been watching {slightly enviously} as other teacher-bloggers around the country giggle & gobble up food together at regional and state meet-ups for years! OH, how I've imagined having the chance for a Midwest or Chicago {HOLLA!} area blogger meet-up for a long time now! GUESS WHAT?!?! My dreams of a Midwest/Chicago area meet-up are coming true! Thanks to the divas at Darling Dressed Duo and Sequins Are a Girl's Best Friend, we'll be enjoying a fabulous brunch outing in downtown Chicago August 3rd! Even more surprising was when I stumbled upon {TONIGHT--just before I wrote this post!} the Midwest Blogger Meet-up co-hosted by Lessons With Coffee and Thriving in Third. I'm on cloud 9, giddy beyond belief {#hopeicansleeptonight} for these two events, because I know I'll be meeting some of the most fabulous people EVER! I can't wait for us to all become blogging besties!
// We hope YOU can join us for BOTH events! // |
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// S.L.A.N.T. Me Silly! //
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Soooooo...I've been catching {slightly jealous & definitely curious} glimpses of S.L.A.N.T. boxes all over Instagram, always wondering, "How in the WORLD do I get into this totally awesome exchange club?!?!?" Well, tonight during some {almost} midnight, totally random blog hopping, I landed at Lessons & Coffee. Not only did it introduce me to the Midwest Blogger Meet-up (see above), but I seem to have stumbled upon the MOTHERSHIP for joining in the S.L.A.N.T. box fun! INSTANTLY, I signed up for the August exchange, & will be pacing the floors until I hear back about my match & start gathering goodies for the them of "Hometown Pride."
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// It's Gettin' HAUTE in Here! //
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Even if you don't personally know me, but follow the blog, my Instagram, or Pinterest boards, you know I love beautiful design. One thing you probably DON'T know about me {unless you're a personal friend} is that graphic design is one of my passionate hobbies. I LOVE IT. For nearly 2 full years, I created couture wedding, holiday, & everyday stationary and art prints for clients all over the world. It was artsy and wonderful...but led me away from education & out of education. Despite my success & enjoyment, I was called back to the classroom & am ever grateful that I returned. Now, I have the perfect opportunity to combine my love of design with my calling to education!! I'm cooking up some DELICIOUS DESIGNS that will soon be revealed. See a sneak peek of my design inspiration below. Check back for haute stationery providing "Smart Style for Trendy Teachers!"
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// Mommy & Me //
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I CHERISH the moments when I get to play MOMMY in a school setting & the role of TEACHER takes a back seat. This past Mother's Day tea party at my son's preschool was the first such experience {no planning, prepping, or corralling kids was nice!} and tomorrow is another. I arranged to volunteer at Grayson's school once a week between now and the start of MY back-to-school. This week's theme is "Little Chefs," & I've cooked up some tasty activities for the cute little kiddos in Gray's class. See the center activity materials below & watch for a full post with action pics coming soon!
#soexcited #lovehimsomuch #mommytime 
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