Well friends, the day has finally come! I have reached 100+ followers on this little blog of mine (thanks to all of you!) and I've put together a sweet little giveaway to celebrate! I am also celebrating my first year of teaching coming to a close! I can't believe all that I've done and learned in my first year of teaching. Besides having 24 little kinder friends and doing my best to prepare them each day for first grade, I never thought I would've started a blog (and kept up with it), started a Facebook page, AND started a TpT and TN store in my first year! Some might call a girl like that CRAZY....Kinder KrAzY to be exact! :) I guess my blog name fits me then! Alright, let's get to this sweet little giveaway shall we?! Check out the awesome prizes you could win from these amazing bloggers and teachers by clicking on each picture! It will take you to either their entire store or the item they have donated to the giveaway. Be sure to check out and follow each of their blogs through the Rafflecopter below. Again, THANK YOU for all your support this first year and caring enough to stop by my blog! I really appreciate it and love reading all of your comments!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The giveaway will be over on April 28th, so be sure to spread the word and enter in as much as possible before then! Good luck and have a super week!!!
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My advice to beginning teachers is to make sure you balance your teaching and your personal life. Remember to take time for yourself - it makes you a much better teacher :)
ReplyDeleteAh... do NOT be afraid to ask for help! You are not superwoman so seek support and guidance from other teachers. :)
ReplyDeleteMy advice would be to get all your units and materials organized now in a binder that you can always refer to later:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I am also a first year teacher so I could use the advice also!
ReplyDeleteAshley
K-3 Connection
Awesome giveaway. I blogged about it for you tonight!! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I be involved!
Nicki
Mrs. Thigpen's Kindergarten
Hugs are the best part of teaching K!'
ReplyDeleteKimchaiken@gmail.com
Laugh with your kids:) Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis was my first year teaching. My advice is don't be afraid to ask questions. I have a great co-teacher, instructional coach,and principal who are always willing to answer any questions I have, and it has been so much help!
ReplyDeleteAshley
arclark2012@gmail.com
My advice is don't be afraid to ask for help and make sure you have an outlet after school for yourself.
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to talk to parents(scary I know) about small things, that way when it's about something big, you already have a relationship with them (and then it's not so so scary to talk to them). Also to always find something positive about your kids/day to talk about. Keep smiling! :)
ReplyDeleteMelinda
melchase@live.com
Thanks for all of the advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and enter the giveaway! Luckily with the "don't be afraid to ask questions" advice, I have no problem with mainly because I have a great working relationship with my colleagues and they are super helpful! I remember getting that advice in college too! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love seeing my kids grow during the year....I love keeping writing samples to compare from the beginning, middle and end of the year especially!
ReplyDeletekellybrown28021@gmail.com
What a great giveaway. Thanks for putting it all together.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie
deb81992@yahoo.com
Grow every year and watch veteran teachers!
ReplyDeleteCrystal Shepherd
lucytumnus@gmail.com
The lamppost in 1st grade math
My advice for first year teachers is make sure you have enough 'bricks in the wall' of different things. Meaning if all of your 'bricks' life is consumed by work and all of sudden work isn't going well your wall will collapse. In other words, make sure you've got more personal life stuff happening than just work so it balances it out.
ReplyDeleteMy advice is family first & don't try to do it all. Share with grade level teammates & enjoy your students! dbednarsk@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI just found you blog and it is adorable! You are pretty amazing to be able to be a first year teacher and have a blog and stores, etc! I am impressed! My brother taught at KSU and my paraprofessional went to school there, too. I think we may live fairly close, as well. I would love for you to stop by my blog sometime! Lola
ReplyDeletePreschool Wonders
My advice for a first year teacher is to have a great mentor teacher to turn to for questions etc. I had a great mentor teacher and she was wonderful! I owe her so much for helping me through my first year!
ReplyDeleteveronica.varela@live.com
I LOVE seeing the light bulbs go off!! Just found our blog and can't wait to explore!
ReplyDeleteJana
Jprowell11@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! The best advice would be to ask for help when you need it.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Mjaquillard@oregoncs.org
My advice is to watch veteran teachers, but to also share your knowledge and ideas. We all learn from each other:) I am so glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteTammy
The Resourceful Apple
Find balance, find a great teaching partner, don't try to do everything the first year, have fun!
ReplyDeleteBest advice for new teachers: COLLABORATE!! I have learned so many things from my entire grade level just listening, borrowing and adjusting ideas, and walking around and observing. :)
ReplyDeleteDon't try to do first years on your own(ask for help) and be organized with plans, classroom etc. kairosos6@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I love the hugs from my kindergarten students.
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