Sunday, July 28, 2013

Busy Little Lady!

Hey there!

Davey came home from work yesterday and asked to see what I was working on! (He is so sweet) So I showed him and he said, "you are a busy little lady!" I had not realized it until he said it but he was right!! I have been very busy working to make this year even better than last year.

So here is just a sneak peak to the things I have been working on! My Instagram friends have already seen these, if you do not follow me on Instagram be sure to check it out! (I do lots of free giveaways via Instagram!)


Here is my new digital paper pack! Just $1 on my TPT store!

There are 33 colors to chose from!



PA Blogger Meet Up! 
First Grade Teacher Lady & Two Friends In First!

I had a great time last week getting to know the other bloggers! 
It was nice to know someone is obsessed with teaching and good sales as much as I am!

Andrew and his wife Cori were so much fun to get to know! 
They are such a fun and sweet teacher couple!!
Check out Andrew's page at Mr. First Grade

I already know and love my teammates at Two Friends in First!
Check out Jess & Kheila's blog!

Wendy from Read With Me ABC was a doll! 
I loved getting to know her and hear her expertise on reading! 
Her gifts for us were so dear! The bag itself was cute! I did not want to unwrap it!

Jen from That First Grade Blog was super fun also! It is such a small world. 
She used to teach at a school right down the road from where I teach now! 
She just changed her blog layout and it is TOO cute! Check it out!

Nick and his wife Killer B! Loved them! Nick made the cutest little gift bags with his blog button and a cute pink calculator and a sweet treat! I feel like he had me figured out before we ever met! lol
Check him out at Sweet Rhyme- Pure Reason

I cannot wait to meet with them again in the winter! It was so much fun! 
I am almost glad we do not all work together because I am positive 
I would have no money and my face would hurt non stop from smiling! 

We are going to be doing a blog hop in just 2 days!! Be on the lookout for it!



Chevon Crazy and Room Ready!


I created a kit for myself to have everything I have ever seen on Pinterest and ideas I came up with and included them in one document where everything matched or had a similar theme. I do not know about you, but I am CHEVRON CRAZY! Davey says, "you do realize that it is nothing but a zig zag!" Maybe he is right... but either way I love me some zig zag/chevron! :)

Here is my Back 2 School Survival Kit and a bunch of fun pictures to show you how its helping me get my room ready! 


Numbers for my clock! I am praying this will help them when telling time :)


 Place Value just got that much cuter! ;)

 Student number clips - I use them for lunch count but one of 
my teacher friends used them for behavior as well!

Here is my "almost ready" carpet area

I am so happy to finally have this done and up! I wanted an alphabet that would 
correspond with all of the other alphabets in my classroom.. like my word wall, student word wall books, homework helper, and centers! I LOVE Ashley Hughes Alphabet Clip art! 



Here are my word wall headers! 
Cannot wait to get them up and post my new idea for my word wall!

 My welcome sign is still in the works but the lunch choices are done and up! 
Loving the way they turned out!

THEN......

This weekend I was a little busy creating even more items for my classroom!
Below is my 1-10 Number Posters I created for my room. They are for sale in my TPT store. You can view them by clicking on the picture below!



 Here is another new TPT item I created for myself and wanted to share for FREE! :)
It all started with Pinterest Inspiration!


And this is the final document! 
I will post pictures once they are all put together!
(The picture below looks a little simple)


Whew! I hope you enjoyed this lengthy blog post!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

NEW PAPER!!!!

I love making clip art!

Here is my newest item! 33 different colors in the polkadot print :) It can be used for any holiday, season, theme, or school colors that you need! Check it out by clicking...... HERE!




Thanks Y'all!

Back To School CRAZY lady ;)

Howdy friends!


It feel like forever since my last blog post! With the wedding I had NO time for school! (For those of you who love weddings like I do.. I will be posting pictures and the video when they are done!!)

So I am back in my classroom and the first thing I have to show you is the one thing I am SUPER excited about!

This is the Classroom Friendly Supplies AMAZING Pencil Sharpener!


1. I LOVE the color of this sharpener! It is a pretty blue and it comes in other colors too!

2. Those little black things on the top are for you to pinch together. Then you put the pencil in the whole. When you let go of them it hold onto the pencil nice and tight! Like the picture below!


This is the ONLY hand powered pencil sharpener that actually works! I cannot wait to get this in my writing center for my kids to use! It is so quiet it will not even disrupt my guided reading group!! Yay!!

3. Like i said above it is QUIET! That is a HUGE deal to me :)

4. It has a cool retro look and like most things that are retro it is sturdy! It is hard to find things for your classroom that are built to last! This little thing is like a tank machine ;)

5. You should but one! Classroom Friendly Supplies is THE place to find it!

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN


I have been Cleaning like a mad woman! I am loving getting ready for this year. I am excited for what this new school year has to bring! Setting up this year was much easier than last year! I have two first year teachers next to me and I do not miss that stress of figuring out what will work for you! But I am loving helping them and even getting ideas from them! 

So Here is all I have so far! I will post more.. I promise ;)


I am very excited for my desk arrangement this year! 
I saw this on Pinterest and HAD to try it! 


My storage bins still need labels
Top drawer: Daily Materials 
Middle drawer: Math Manipulatives
Bottom drawer: Student Portfolios

(please ignore the mess on the desks! Im trying to sort my student items :)


I LOVE organization! I am so excited my cabinets look so pretty! 
It is going to be a great year! 


More pictures to come!

See ya later Alligator! 

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Something... Giveaway

Sara at Miss V's Busy Bees and I have become blogging buddies! She is such a doll and we have enjoyed chatting so much that we have teamed up to give you a little wedding themed giveaway. As some of you may know This Saturday is the BIG day for me! I am looking forward to saying I do, but we cannot do it without YOU!

I have not figured out what to use for something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! Therefore, this blog post will serve as the items that I need for my wedding day!!

You have an chance to win my Sight Word Sweet Treat, A $15 Target gift card, Sara's Landform Poster Pack, or a beautiful blue chevron infinity scarf from Stuffed full of Love! Now that is a giveaway!

Please be sure to join using the rafflecopter below!



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Sponsored by:

Miss V's Busy Bees       First Grade Teacher Lady



Monday, July 8, 2013

First Blog Award!

Hey There!!

I was nominated for my very first Blog Award! It is the Liebster Award!

I was first nominated by Pauline at First Grade by the Sea, next I was nominated by Sarah at A Sunny Day in First Grade, and right before I finished this post Deirdre at A Burst of First nominated me as well! I am feeling the love ladies and could not be more grateful! 


The Liebster Award is given to recognize new blogs and a welcome into the blogging community. It is my pleasure to accept this award as well as Pay it Forward.

To accept this award I must:

1. Link back to the blog that nominated me
2. Nominate 5-11 blogs with fewer than 200 followers
3. Answer the questions posted for you by your nominator
4. Share 11 random facts about yourself
5. Create 11 questions for your nominees
6. Contact your nominees and let them know you nominated them





Questions to Answer!


What's your favorite thing to do in your free time?
I love love love to read and spend time with my hubby, best friend, and her precious baby girl!

Do you have any pets?
2 dogs! Sharpie & Gibson (Yorkie & Yorkie Mix)

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I love living in Pennsylvania, however if I could be closer to my family in Florida I would LOVE it!

What was the last book you read?
How to Teach Like A Pirate!

What is your favorite time of the year?
I love the fall for the weather and for the decorations! My name is Autumn.. does that make me bias?

If you could have one thing (anything!) for your classroom, what would it be?
A kidney bean table and a new carpet ohhh and a smart board! :) That is not one thing... but what girl can really pick ONE THING?! 

What is your favorite place to shop?
TPT & The Limited :)

Winter or summer?
SUMMER!!!!!! I am a Florida girl and these winters are tough!

What is your greatest accomplishment?
In college I was named the KDP/ATE National Student Teacher of the Year! It was a very proud and amazing moment that you never would expect for yourself! 


What is your favorite subject to teach?
This is hard because I love to teach everything! However I love just the simple moments where we are doing a read aloud. I love reading in silly voices and allowing the characters to come to life!

Why did you start blogging?
I loved reading blogs and helping others... so I thought maybe I could help other new teachers by sharing also! 

What is your favorite part about blogging?
I love interacting with the other bloggers, especially on Instagram ;)

What would you have done if you did not become a teacher?
I would be an event planner!!

What is something that is on your bucket list?
I want to stand under the Eiffel Tower! 

What is your dream vacation?
Warm sun.. Beach.. Cold Drinks.. Good Friends! 

Where did you go to school?
I went to The University of Central Florida & Penn State

What is your favorite children's book?
Winnie The Pooh

What is one goal that you have made for yourself this year?
To Improve my Guided Reading Instruction

What accomplishment are you most proud of in your life?
Reading the words of a child on my end of the year gift.. She wrote, "I love Miss Proctor because she always knows when I need her and always makes me feel better." She made me want to be the best teacher I can be!

Are you married? Do you have children?
I am getting married on SATURDAY!!!! 5 days! Whew! No babies yet. I love being Aunt Autie to my best friends baby girl! Hopefully in the future I will have my own bundle of joy! 

What's your favorite candy?
Starburst! (But really anything sweet will do)

Top three tv shows of all time?
Law & Order, Friends, Happy Days!

Mac or pc?
MAC ALL THE WAY!! 

Who's your favorite clip artist?
Print Candee & I have enjoyed creating my own ;)

Favorite non-alcoholic beverage?
Those of you who know me know that I am the Mountain Dew QUEEN!
Trying to cutback! 

Do you like going to the dentist? My dad is one- I have to!
Love the way my teeth feel after they are clean, but hate the pain of the process! 

Early bird or night owl?
UGH! A little of both... early bird I guess!

Most risky/dangerous thing you've ever done.
 Bahahaha I am so not a risky or dangerous person! I would say betting $20 in a slot machine!

Neat Nick or Messy Marvin?
Neat Nick and then some! I think I have a problem with things being perfect!
(ASK MY TEAM! THEY WILL TELL YOU)



11 Random Facts about me!

1. I love to eat green olives straight from the jar!
2. I love the Miami Dolphins
3. My favorite baseball player is my hubby
4. I am obsessed with Sarah Dessen's Teen Novels!
5. I am a Twilight groupie
6. I sing really loud in the car when no one is around
7. I am a Daddy's Girl though and through
8. My favorite colors are pink and purple (and aqua)
9. I secretly watch Toddlers & Tiaras! SHHH its my strange addiction
10. I have an addition to office supplies! (but what teacher doesn't?)
11. I am born on my mom's birthday! April 3rd!

Questions for my nominees
1. What is your favorite read aloud story?
2. Who is an influential person in your life and why?
3. Shoes, Purses, or Accessories?
4. Movie Star Crush?
5. What is your best management tool in your class?
6. When did you know you wanted to be a teacher?
7. Instagram or Flickr?
8. Coke or Pepsi?
9. What is your favorite pen to use?
10. Iphone or Android?
11. What is your favorite food?

Nominees are









Just a Primary Girl's Friend :)

Howdy Friends!

My sweet friend Alyssa at Just a Primary Girl is doing a 100 follower giveaway. If you win you will get my Back 2 School Survival Kit and my Chevron Paper Pack!



by:

She is also using some of my NEW Chevron clip art! Make sure you check it out at her TPT store


Monday, July 1, 2013

Love me on Bloglovin!

I am Lovin all of this Blog Love!



Bloglovin is really easy and I like that I can group my blogs into categories! 

I am giving away a $10 gift card to Teacher's Pay Teachers
and
Two items from my Teacher's Pay Teachers Shop! Your choice!



You can Link-up To this Bloglovin Giveaway also!
Head on over to Collaboration Cuties!