Some of the features in Word 2010 did not transfer over when I converted this document into a pic! So some of the text boxes look a little messed up here! I think I may have to find another program to use! I would love to post this as a PDF and allow editing, but I haven't been able to figure out how to do that yet! Hopefully I will someday! Lol!

Our First Newsletter for This School Year!

Walking Papers!

I think this is a super cute way to do discipline in a primary classroom. When my students get "walking papers" they will not be allowed to talk to the other students on the playground until they have served their time! I have not tried "Walking Papers" before, so I sure hope it works! You can save as a pic and print on a document if you want! I am still having no luck with trying to upload PDF files! Uggghh!! :(

Binder Cover for First Grade

               A Teacher Who Doesn't Like Themes??!

 Well, the very first day after I set up my blog, something blog-worthy actually occurs at work!  If you are a teacher (and you probably are if you're reading this) then you probably have some sort of theme going on in your room.  I do monsters myself.  Anyway, I spend all my day on the lower primary hallway, and we do big time themes there!  I am lucky to be working beside such creative ladies btw!  They inspire me daily!  Getting back to my story- I was talking with a kinder teacher, and she confesses to me that she can't do themes!  She has a fear of committing to one certain theme!  This is the only teacher I have ever known to not choose a decorating idea and go nuts with it!  Lol!  Anyway, this teacher has managed to create a lovely and inviting learning environment by mixing up different patterns!  She has used stripes, polka-dots, and chevron to make a really great room!  It was so nice that I never even noticed she hadn't committed to a "theme" until she told me!  After designing my "MONSTER" binder cover and materials, I was inspired to work on  a binder cover for my friend who does not want to commit to some obvious theme for her room.  I am working on something I think she will like, and when I finish, I will post it here for you to get as well!  Thanks for reading and make it a great day!

My First Ever Blog

   Well, this is the first time I have ever blogged before.  I'm a little behind the times I guess!  Lol!  I have been inspired to start my own blog by seeing so many creative teacher bloggers out there!  Let me begin by telling you a little abut myself.  My name is Goldie Adkins.  I just started teaching first grade a year ago.  I absolutely love it!  I have a job where I get to be around the most positive, energetic and cheery people ever!  6 and 7 year-olds!  ;)  It is exhausting some days, but so worth it!  Please be forgiving as you check out my blogs, as I truly am just figuring this new thing out!  Thanks for reading my blog and make it a great day!  :)