Thursday, July 19, 2012

Baby Bloggers Link Up!

Okay so today has been the day of stumbling on AWESOME blogs! One of them is Grade 3 is the Place for Me! I love her blog because she has the opposite story of me! She used to teach 1st and then her principal moved her to 3rd. She said she was doubtful, but turns out, it was the perfect spot for her! I couldn't have said it better myself! When I graduated, I knew 3rd grade was the perfect grade for me! I searched high and low for a 3rd grade position and I found one at my awesome school with awesome team members! In April, my principal told me I would be moving to 1st grade. I was so nervous, but I seriously send good thoughts his way everyday for that move. BEST DECISION EVER. I friggin love 1st grade! :) I'm so glad that Janice at Grade 3 found her place too! :) Anyway, she's having a cute little linky party for new bloggers! Since I've been blogging for what, 2 weeks, hahaha, I figured I'm a paaaaretty new blogger. So you can link up here!! All you have to do is add a link of your site and answer these questions!



 1. what state you are in
2. your current teaching position
3. your teaching experience
4. when you started blogging
5. share a blogging tip / blogging resource
And here's my answers! :) 
1. Texas...duh! 
2. First Grade!! I like to say that I'm an inclusion and teacher of ELLs too, because that plays such a huge role in my planning and teaching! :) I'm so lucky to be in both of those roles too! 
3. This will be my 3rd year...shh!
4. Like 2 weeks ago?? :) I think I actually started this blog like in May, but didn't really start blogging until very recently. 
5. Know your copyright laws! I made so many products with Microsoft Clipart before I realized I couldn't resell any of that. I know that's more about TPT, but for me, it's kind of one big bundle. 


19 comments:

  1. Love your new layout- it's bright!
    Glad you found my "disappearing" post! haha... I wanted to stop by and give you my email in case you didn't see it on my blog. It's so sweet of you two share the rainbow activities with me. My students love the lesson last year and I'm sure your cute activities will make it even better! Thank you!
    emfranklin82@gmail.com

    Erin
    First with Franklin

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  2. So excited to hear you are a first grade teacher from the great state of TEXAS! I was born and raised in Texas and am also a first grade teacher :) Come visit my blog and we can share ideas!
    Our Future is Bright

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  3. LOL! We are opposites! We should swap lesson plans! Actually, once school starts and I have access to my school computer, I am going to post lots of first grade stuff. When I was first out of college, I actually interviewed around Dallas because my favorite aunt and cousins live there. But, California offered me a job first and so, back to sunny S. California I went. Dallas has a special place in my heart! I love how friendly everyone is, but the humidity--yuck! I'm glad you joined the Newbie blog hop! Keep up your blogging! (And, I didn't know about the Microsoft clip art thing...so thanks!)


    Grade Three is the Place for Me

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  4. Hello from another first-grade teacher! :) The tip about clip art is a good one. I tend to snag lots of photos from Google when I make things for my class. I have to keep telling myself that I can't share them (and probably shouldn't have used the image in the first place...).

    I'm a new follower who found you from the newbie blogger hop!

    Angi
    ★ First-Graders from Outer Space ★

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  5. Hi, I am a new follower via the Newbie Blog Hop. Thanks for your tip about Microsoft. When I was looking into using their clipart, I found a post that said we could use it. I wasn't sure if I trusted the website (or the author) so I went ahead and found some different clip art. Now, I'm really happy I did. I would love for you to hop over and check out my blog.
    Amy
    Adventures In Teaching

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  6. Yes, I'm another Year 1 teacher and a Newbie. Off to have a look around your great blog...thanks for sharing...
    Judy

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  7. Well I guess I won't be using Microsoft anymore:( Thanks for sharing.

    I'd love for you to buzz by my blog sometime=)
    Heather
    The Busy Busy Hive

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  8. I am following from the hop! You have some adorable ideas that I will have to snag (borrow) :)

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  9. I found you through this linky and am your newest follower. I used to teach first grade, but am moving up this year. I would love for you to stop by my blog sometime.:)
    Kristin
    iTeach 1:1

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  10. Hey there! I appreciate your tip about Microsoft clipart. I have used a few things and went searching at the Microsoft website to double check. From what I read, you could use them as long as the primary purpose of the download is not the image itself. ???? Maybe I read it wrong. You can check out the link here. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/what-uses-of-photos-clip-art-and-font-images-are-prohibited-HP003090087.aspx

    I will have to change some of my items that do not use my own personal clipart if I am misunderstanding this. LOL

    Leah
    Learning 4 Keeps

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  11. I am your newest follower from the blog hop! Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog! :)

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  12. I'm so excited I found your blog thru the blog hope. Love finding Texas teachers. I'm so excited to read more & to be one of your newest followers. :)
    Marisa
    http://mstinezskids.blogspot.com/

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  13. I actually found your blog through a post on another blog I found on the Newbie Blog Hop. So glad I decided to check out those blogs. I'm your newest follower.

    Brenda
    You Might Be a First Grader...

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  14. Hi Haley,
    I found your blog through the Newbie Blog Hop and I LOVE it! I nominated you for the Liebster award. The Liebster award is an award for newbies with less than 200 followers. When you get a chance check out my blog for details and to grab the award! See you there!
    ~Tina
    Laugh Live Love Learn

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  15. I found your blog through the newbie blog hop and I am your newest follower!! It is so cute!! I would love for you to visit when you have a chance.

    Jess
    Mrs. Wood's Class

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  16. Hi! I found you through the new blog hop and I love your blog. I am now a follower. I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. Hop on over to my blog to recieve it here - http://fashionablyinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/07/2-awards-already.html

    Michelle
    FashionablyinFirstGrade

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  17. I also found you on the blog hop and boy am I glad I did! Your work is amazing and I love all of your posts! My goal is to get organized (and techy enough) to post the ideas that are spinning around in my head! I have nominated you for the Versatile blogger award, head on over to my blog to pick it up!
    Heather
    http://mrslangleysclass.blogspot.com/

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  18. I found you through the Newbie Blog hop and I nominated you (too!) for the versatile blogger award. Hop on over to pick it up!

    Stacey
    A Ray of Kindergarten Sunshine
    http://rayofkindergartensunshine.blogspot.com

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  19. Hello!
    I found you through the newbie blog hop and would love it if you would hop on over and check out my blog. I teach 3rd now, but I taught 1st for 3 years before last year. It's a fun group and teaching ideas are extensive. Have a great new school year!
    Tammy
    Groovyin3rd@blogspot.com

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