No Homework/Reward cards... for CHEAP

VistaPrint was running a special on Free cards and such so I made my incentive punch cards and no homework passes.  I saw an idea on Pinterest that said to use VistaPrint in the classroom... I'm really excited to try these outs.  I got a free stamp, 250 free cards, and the rest of my order came out to $22 .48 plus shipping.

Personal Business Cards with Customization by Vistaprint

This is my No Homework Pass!!!  Works PERFECT with my Nautical Theme!  (100 Cards for $7.49)

Loyalty Cards by Vistaprint

After 8 punches my students can either earn some Captains Cash or go to the prize box.  Students can get cards punched by moving their clip on the behavior chart, having a clean desk, and other various incentives based on student needs. (250 cards for $14.99)

Free Business Cards by Vistaprint

These cards were FREE on VistaPrint.  I wanted a way to let students know I caught them doing something good and that they can move their clip.  I had a problem with clip moving interrupting lessons so I started using sticky notes... then those were getting forgotten.  I think these are so cute, I couldn't resist!! (250 cards for FREE)

Last but not least.... I got a new stamp!!! It was also FREE on VistaPrint!!!! I love Penguins and it's a self-inking stamp! Easy to stamp, easy to bring home, super super super excited!

I hope my behavior management skills are through the rood this year.... thank goodness for Pinterest leading me to some great ideas!!!!! Pin It Now!

Started making some stuff

I've added pictures of things I have already created and the supplies I have purchased for my classroom, decor wise

Try to ignore my Penguin collection on the couch.... hahaha

 The fluffy pom pom things are going to be part of my table signs.... there are numbers that will hang below.
The little bucket will store colored pencils, tape, and white out for each table

 The ribbon is for hanging various things.
Red wrapping paper will be on my bulletin boards with blue polka dot borders

 Saw these on Pinterest and thought they'd be great for Celebrating Success.  I have more to make in other colors.  Students will only wear these if they score a 100% on a test or I feel like they need a confidence booster.  I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited for the staff to see these and ask my students 20 times a day "What did you make on your test".  I HATED taking tests in school, hope this makes it more fun!

 

 This is my clipboard, also an idea off Pinterest.  I tried to stay nautical but I LOVE Disney and it is MY clipboard! =)

These are little baskets I spiced up with some ribbon and an iron on patch.  This will also go on the tables for pencils because I cannot stand the sound of a pencil sharpener!

I have name plates, a behavioral chart, and a whole 100 page pdf that I bought from the TeachersPayTeachers.com site that I need to go have printed and laminated before I can do much other stuff.

Next project... bathroom passes and No Homework Passes
My theme is more difficult than I thought mostly because it isn't "popular" at the moment like Owls are.   But hey!, I love to reinvent the wheel, make my own! Pin It Now!

The beginning...

About to enter my first year of teaching I wanted to create a blog to remind me of my struggles and triumphs throughout the year.  I'm about to start teaching 5th grade (thank goodness my mom has been teaching it for years)!  I'm excited to have a classroom, at a school I'm familiar with, and to be on my own.  I'm nervous about evaluations, the new Common Core, and of course the FCAT.

My theme is Sailing/Nautical and its a mixture of my own odd ideas and what I see on Pinterest.  I've got a month or so until school starts and all though it appears that I am abandoning my love of Penguins, I'm not... I just don't want to get sick of penguins (they are my favorite animals, I'd hate to tire of the them)!  Sailing Frogs it is... Sailing into 5th Grade.... can't find a non-cheesy slogan.

Join me on my adventure as a first year teacher!

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