June Goals

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I am linking up for my first time at I {heart} Recess. I typically make new year goals, but for the summer, so why not for the summer as well... especially since I have more flexibility with my time.

 

PERSONAL: I ran this morning after a long hiatus from taking time off. I also signed up for a January half marathon. It helps to put a race on the calendar to keep me motivated.

 

FAMILY: I am taking a trip soon to St. Louis. I'm taking my mama to see my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew. It should be fun! I also want to visit my aunt after my trip. I haven't seen her since Thanksgiving. Also, I plan to spend more time with my husband. During the school year, I am often busy with work. For the summer, I plan to get things done for TPT, blogging, and school while he is at work.

 

HEALTH: During the school year, I get stuck in a rut when making meals. I like to experiment and try new recipes. I have tried 2 already this summer! I am a big fan of Trader Joe's cookie butter. I had it mixed in with my oatmeal this morning- yummy. I cheated though... I just used instant oatmeal with a scoop of the cookie butter. Click the picture to go to the original recipe and photograph credits.

Photograph from Healthy Food From Living

 I made this yesterday for lunch, and had it again today. It's delicious! I followed this recipe, but added a touch of hot pepper for spiciness. It's called Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. Click picture below to original recipe and photograph credits.

 



Photograph from Key Ingredient

 

SCHOOL: I took home half of my books to organize. These are the books that I use throughout the year for my lessons. They are only kept out while learning about a specific theme. I kept them in the big ziplock bags in plastic bins. My plastic bins got too heavy and full. Today, I got my Really Good Stuff Neon green and blue bins. I love them! I will need to order more- Neon Pink, Neon Orange, and Yellow are in my shopping cart. I just need to wait a bit, closer to the school year.

 

BLOG/TPT: I plan to start my first linky on Thursdays! I want to know how other teachers use cooperative learning in their classrooms. I hope you will join me! For TPT, I plan to create a few more units.

 

 

READ: I have started reading The CAFE Book. I thought it was time that I should read it, and move forward with Daily 5. I ordered the Closing Circle book, as I love Morning Meetings. I would like to better my afternoon meetings, and I think this will help me. I also want to incorporate the 7 Habits of Happy Kids into my classroom. I think it will go well with positive thinking and filling buckets concepts. There is a math book I also ordered, Building Mathematical Comprehension, so that I could read along with Brenda 's Primary Inspired summer book club. Lots of reading for school... but it is my choice and interest!

 

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