I am a few days late but….
Merry Christmas!!
I am still here in Salem with my family enjoying some much-needed relaxation.
Here are some of us on Christmas Eve:
Little sis and I, “little” brother and I… and on the right is me and the babe!
I am also linking up with Christina Bainbridge to share my blog’s best and the brightest of 2012:
These are my top 2 posts of the year:
#1:
My favorite freebie:
My favorite product:
My favorite products are my writing packs! They have helped me sort through the CCSS writing standards for first grade and they took a lotttt of time and effort.
If I had to pick one, I would say my personal narratives pack is my all-time fave!
My favorite blogs:
I have “met” so.so.SO many amazing bloggers/teachers/friends this past year through giveaways, product swaps, linky parties, and just good, ole-fashioned emailing 🙂 Some of my faves are below. Be sure to check them all out because they truly are out-of-this-world!
Kelley:
Katie:
Stephanie:
Reagan:
A Kup of Katie:
(^adorable, quirky, and fun personal blog^)
As the last few days of 2012 come to an end, it has been fun to look back on my crazy 1st year of blogging/TPT-ing. I am proud of my successes in the blogging world and have learned a heck of a lot from my mistakes! 2013 is a big year for me as I plan to:
-buy a house
-get married
– go on my honeymoon!!!!
-get pregnant (hopefully)
among many, many other things. I am so excited to see what is in store. Hopefully you’ll be able to follow along the crazy journey with me!
Happy almost new year everyone!!
Thanks for linking up- LOVE the invented spelling letter! That would have been GREAT for me when I taught 1st/2nd!
Congrats on the great year… hoping 2013 brings all you are wishing for!
🙂
Christina
*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
Thanks for hosting, Christina!! It was fun looking back on the year 🙂
You mean more to me than my right arm! I am serious girl . . . YOU + ME = ONE HECK OF A MATCH. Merry almost 20-13. It's going to be a grand one indeed 🙂
🙂 LOVE ya lady!!!
I love your inventive spelling letter! Your narrative writing and Writing Through the Seasons both look fabulous. I put them on my wish list. 🙂 Cute Christmas Eve pictures too!
Sarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
Thanks Sarah!!
I used your inventive spelling at PT conferences with some of my parents! What a hoot that was! Thank you for all of your great ideas! I just started blogging so if you have a free minute, stop by my blog and check it out! I appreciate any comments and followers of course!
Kim
TheVeryBusyFirstGraders
I love that letter! It is always a big hit at the beginning of the year in my class too!
I am heading over now! Thanks for commenting, Kim!
My "little" brothers and sister are taller than me too! Your inventive spelling letter is perfect for my parents – just downloaded it! Have a wonderful 2013!!
Sara 🙂
Smiling In Second Grade
Thanks, Sara!! You have a wonderful 2013 too!!
Your inventive spelling letter is great! What a creative way to inform parents of the beginning stages in which young writers begin. 🙂
Cindy
Granny Goes to School