Today I'm linking up with Corinna at Surfin' Through Second for her Classroom Theme Linky.  I'm super excited to have a theme this year.  Can you believe in the previous 8 years I've never had one?  I know that's horrible.  I think I was going to a bright, colorful classroom, but thanks to blogging, I'm picking a concrete, explicit theme....SPORTS!!!  Since this is my first time using a theme, I've been busy pinning and creating things to use in my classroom. 

Here's what I have so far:

name plates w/ clipart from Thistle Girl

birthday chart where I'll take pictures of the kids for each month

calendar pieces

hand signals with a sports twist.  generic version available at my TpT store.

I also finished my organizational binder!!!! I used pages from Mrs. Magee's Classroom Forms and Substitute Information--Sports Theme.  I love integrating my theme throughout mys stuff and the kids' stuff!

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section 1:my monthly calendars

monthly calendar--2 page spread with motivational quotes.  Free from Jodi @ Fun in First.  Click {HERE} to download.

section 2: lesson plans.  I'll be making my own template for weekly plans

section 3: standards (current state standards and common core)
section 4: year long plans (year at a glance and long range plans)
section 5: student info (roster and parent contact information)
section 6: parent communication (logs for parent communication.  Free from More Time 2 Teach.  Click {HERE} to download)

I'm working on my students' STAR binder, which I purchased from Jodi @ Fun in First.  I'm done with everything except the schedule for my kids' pull out classes (music, pe, science lab, etc).  We don't get that until school starts.  Now I just need to copy and start assemblying them!

I also want to make the fabric pennant that's been going around pinterest using sports themed fabric, so hopefully I'll be able to get that done this summer!

Make sure you stop by and link up!  I love seeing everyone's decor and ideas!

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Brandi

Who knew I'd be saying that during the summer!  But I'm loving these Monday Made It's with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics!  This week I wanted to continue with organization, but I was also able to finish some birthday items.  Here's what I was up to this week!

Organization:

I finished up my library bin labels.  {Read here} to see how I plan to use them:

I was also able to finish the Where are We poster (picture taken before lamination and addition of velcro):

And of course I had to cover something else in duct tape so I used some Crystal Light canisters to make ruler holders:

Birthdays:

I used a balloon template that can be found {here}.  I wrapped happy birthday ribbon around the container, then glued one of the balloons on top of that.  I don't think I realized how big the pixie sticks were (I'm probably going to have to put beans or rice in the container to weigh it down), but I know my kids will love getting this treat on their birthday! 

sorry for the glare

I found this idea on Pinterest and followed it back to Erica at Erica Bohrer's First Grade.  I created the monthly labels using Sports Fun clipart from ThistleGirl Designs.  Once school starts I'll take a picture of the kids holding numbers to show their birthdate.  I've been horrible in the past with birthdays, but I know this visual will help.

Looking at everyone's projects these last few weeks, I've been so inspired.  Come link up and share what you've made!

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Brandi