Currently January...Already?!

Doesn't it feel like December was only yesterday? It feels like 2013 went by in the blink of an eye! I couldn't have asked for a better year, though. I student taught with a wonderful fourth grade class, earned my undergrad degree, and got my permanent substitute position with my fourth grade kiddos.

I'm more than ready for a wonderful 2014! I have a good feeling about this year...

I had to start the year off right and link up with Farley for her January Currently! Head on over to check out some amazing blogs and link up with what you're currently up to!

I have to admit, I'm really loving getting to see other bloggers through these linky parties. Once you start looking at other blogs, it's hard to stop! I keep trying to tell myself that I'm lesson planning for the week as I search for ideas. There are some truly amazing blogs out there, and I just love learning from them. So far, I guess all the blog hopping I'm doing is helping me to hold true to this little resolution of mine...

I'm off to a good start by posting on the first day of January, right? Any suggestions for how I can become a better blogger? I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice!

A New Year!

In 2014, I resolve to be more involved with blogging! Starting this blog has been such a rewarding experience, and I look forward to being inspired by even more educators in the new year. To start, I'm linking up with Jennifer from Simply Kinder for a teaching blog linky party! Head on over to find some fabulous teaching blogs!

Another resolution I have is to start putting more of the resources I create and use on TpT. I've been using that site since student teaching to find ideas, and now I'm ready to give back some ideas! I'm starting my resolution today (a little early, I know). Enjoy this New Years freebie activity with your class! Students can brainstorm their resolutions, and write a letter to their future self stating what they resolve to do in 2014. 

To grab a copy, head over to my new TpT shop!

I've been looking everywhere for a great activity for the first day back, and found several ideas on Pinterest. Make sure to check out my New Year's board for ideas!