UPDATED POST: Creating My First Document in Powerpoint

Why is it that I seemed to be glued to my laptop these days? I am supposed to be relaxing and enjoying my summer vacation...doing the things I do not have time to do during the school year. I guess seeing everyone posting about school supplies they have purchased or items they have created has inspired me made me a complete lunatic.

So...Today I finally broke down and headed to the closest Mac Store to purchase Microsoft 2011 for my computers. I decided that if I really want to get involved in blogging and creating for TPT than I better have updated software. I did have to drive to 2 Mac stores to get what I needed, but in the end Microsoft Office is successfully downloaded on both of my computers. Fast forward 10 hours later ....it's  now 11:00 pm and I decide to sneak out of bed to continue to play with PowerPoint. I must remind you that I have experimented with it since I got home at 6 until I climbed into bed at 10. Can we say crazy? What is wrong with me?? Hopefully, some of you are nodding your head and saying you have done the same thing.

Almost 2 hours later, I have created my first document with PowerPoint. It's amazing how one little page can take so long. I created the cover sheet for my communication binders. It is a new version for my updated "Rock Star" theme in my classroom.

Graphics by Maree Truelove

 I have not done the research yet on how to upload to google documents. Can someone please tell me how long it takes to figure this stuff out????? It gets easier...right??? LOL!! I will figure it out, but for now I thought I would share. I am off to bed now for real!!

With some help from fellow bloggers, I was able to upload my "Rock Star" communication binder cover. If you click on it...is should download!!

Thank you so much to Jenna from Diving into Learning and Sara from Squirrel Bottom Diaries for guiding me through this! I appreciate the kindness and support!! Thanks a bunch ladies!!

Linking Up with a New Classroom Theme

Weekends can get you into some serious trouble when you are relaxing  blog stalking while the hubby is golfing.  As I am stalking researching on my laptop I hooked up with Corinna from Surfin' Through Second and her classroom theme linky party. Super excited to see all the classroom themes!

Don't forget to head on over to Delighted in Second for Jennifer's 100 blog followers giveaway!! Congratulations Jennifer!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!! I think I am going to pry myself away from my computer and be productive...ha ha!! Enjoy!!

Getting My Toes Wet in the Blogging World

Being fairly new to the blogging world is very exciting, but quite intimidating as well. There are so many amazing blogs out there!! Each day I am wowed by all of the creative and fantastic ideas that are posted. I wonder how do these people do such incredible things and do them so quickly. Hope from Second Grade Shenanigans 

literally blows my mind. I found her blog last year and was super excited because she was doing a rockstar theme. So I stalked and stalked all year. Hope...Do you ever sleep? Is there anything that you can't do? Thank you so much for all you create and share. I hope someday I will be able to create and share back.

So as I continue to stalk  follow all of these fabulous blogs and spend a good chunk of time on Pinterest, I decided I wanted to share my first big project with everyone. I am going to revamp and upgrade my Rock Star themed classroom.  Right now it is all packed up so they can do a deep clean for summer. 

Some book shelves and computer area

More stuff to organize!

More books!


So here are the only 2 photos I could  find  from my "Rock Star" themed classroom last year. If you are wondering why I only have two photos it is because I am notorious for taking photos and then forgetting to download them to my computer or print them out.

A "rockstar" reading area for the kids!

After seeing many cool stools on Pinterest last summer,
I tried one for my own classroom.

I have been searching for new ideas and thinking of how I am going to change it up.  I look forward  to sharing my changes with everyone throughout the summer.

On another note...I want to thank Tammy from Forever in First for helping the newbie post a button that will actually link back to the person's blog. Since you were so kind I wanted to say thanks and let everyone know to go check out Tammy's blog!!

My Very First "Currently"

I have just linked up with Farley from  Oh' Boy Fourth Grade... for my very first "Currently"!! I do have to admit there is a lot of trial and error to this blogging adventure, but everyone is so nice and helpful. Hope everyone is having a fabulous Monday!

Fellow Bloggers...The Newbie Needs Help...Please

Starting a blog is super exciting, but overwhelming too. I see all these amazing blogs and great things that fellow educators are doing.  Unbelievable!! I love how people are so creative and so willing to share. I want to do it too. I want to be a blogging rockstar someday, but right now I just want to know one thing... How do you get someone's button to show up in a blogging post so that when you click on it...it redirects to that person's blog? I thought you just copied their grab my button code and put it in as a link, but that didn't work. Is there anyone out there that can help me? I would appreciate it!  

On a sillier note... all the girls are having a girl's night out tomorrow...MAGIC MIKE!!! Can I get a woohoo???? Is is wrong to admit that I am super excited and every time I hear/see the preview on tv I get all giddy and act like I am one of the ladies in the audience!! Happy Friday to everyone!!

Second Grade Shennigans Big Giveaway!!!

Hey everyone! Happy Wedenesday!! I am supposed to be cleaning and organizing because it will make me feel so much better...LOL! Those are my husband's words not mine! I am on vacation!! Aren't I supposed to be relaxing and enjoying my time off from school??? I have blogs to stalk, Pinterest can always use a friend, and what about just doing whatever I feel like doing because I do not have 28 adorable second graders shouting my name out.  Anyway...on to some important stuff. Hope at SECOND GRADE SHENNIGANS is having a giveaway for a HearAll Assessment Recorder!! If you are a follower of Hope than head to her website right away. If you do not follow Hope than I suggest you head on over and become her newest fan because her blog is amazing and she has phenomenal ideas!!

Blog Award

I am so getting into this blogging world! I was super excited to find out that I received the "One Lovely Blog Award"!!!!

Thank you so much to Amy at Where Seconds Count

Please make sure you check out her fabulous blog!!

It means a lot when you are just starting out as a blogger. I am so inspired and motivated by each and every blog I visit.

Once you receive the award, you must follow 3 rules:

1. Follow the person that gave you the award

2. Link back to the person that gave you the award

3.Pass the award on to 15 new bloggers 

The recipients I am choosing are:

Curls and a Smile

Second Grade Success1

Sassy in Second

Ms Pretzel

To the 2nd Power

ilove2teach

2ndgradepad


livelovelaughin2ndgrade


adventuresn2grade


susiesseconds


primarily-speaking


teach-a-roo


technologytailgate


teachingmaddeness


mrs-robbins