Q is for... Monday Made It and Teacher Week? {Giveaway Day 17}

Three Things this post tackles:
1. Monday Made It
2. Teacher Week
3. Bloggy Birthday Alphapalooza

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I am glad that Tara posted her Monday Made It a day early because it got my crafting butt in gear! I am going to be posting early as well because this way I won't be staying up until 1am getting my post ready to go.

 Is it bad to say I'm kind of looking forward to the monthy made its to come back next month? I just can't keep up anymore! These lazy days of summer are killing me! I need to get back into a routine of waking up early! Hopefully next week will get me back on track because I don't have much time left until school starts! 

I have three quick little projects to link up the lovely Tara this week.

The first one is a little container for some warm fuzzies. 

I am all about the positive behavior reinforcement this year. These little guys will be perfect! Can't wait to put them to good use! It was so simple to create! Use a dollar spot container, add a washi tape stripe, slap a label on the front and tie some ribbon on the ends. Easy and cute!

Next, I have a simple pom-pom that I created. 

Everyone was making their own so I just had to jump on board! (Obviously keeping with the blue and green theme!) I love how it turned out! 

Finally, I "created" a button for a linky party that I am hosting on student teaching reflections and advice. I want to be the best student teacher that I can be and I am turning to my blogging friends for help. If you would like to link up, click the button to join! I would really appreciate it!

I struggle big time when creating buttons. I love whatever everyone else creates but when I try and create something, I never love it. I don't have a good eye for graphic design I guess. However, I loved how this one turned out! And I didn't even use my traditional blue and green! That's what I call a success!

Thanks for hosting Tara! I can't wait to see what everyone else created!

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It also just so happens to be Teacher Week at Blog Hoppin!

 

I had to link up today since it would probably be the only day of the week that I am able to link up.

Hope you learned some new facts about me! I loved getting to know some of my favorite bloggers better today too! Happy Teacher Week! 

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Now, back to the bloggy birthday alphapalooza!

Background and frames by Lovin-Lit

Font by A Cupcake for the Teacher

Alphabet Blocks by Sonya Dehart

 

Here are the links to the previous days to catch up if you missed any! Trust me, you are going to want to go back and catch up if you missed any! There are HUGE prizes up for grabs!

Day 11
Day 12

Day 13
Day 14 
Day 15 
Day 16

Today's giveaway features the one and only Katie King from Queen of the First Grade Jungle...now exploring second grade! She really saved the day for me on this one! Without her, it wouldn't have been an alphapalooza now would it! Thanks so, so much Katie! And have you see her new blog design? It's too fabulous! You need to check it out if you haven't already!

 Katie is offering up her numbers 0-20 pack. It is perfect for back to school! You know you want to win it!

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I am off to enjoy a night of TV. Big Brother, Whodunnit, Teen Choice Awards, Food Network Star. Thank goodness for DVR's!

Have a wonderful Monday! Good luck if tomorrow is your first day back at school!

L is for Linky Party...{Giveaway Day 12}

I start my student teaching in less than 30 days. Less than 30 days is all that stands between me and being in the classroom full time. I absolutely cannot wait for the experience to start! I want to make the absolute most out of the experience and that's where you all come in! The best part of blogging is that I have a whole community of amazing teachers to learn and grow from. In order to maximize the learning experience I have set up a little linky party that I think you might enjoy!

Let's face it, student teaching is one of those experiences that you never forget! The good, the bad, and the ugly, you remember it all! I'm sure you have fond memories of your own student teaching experience. Let's take a stroll down memory lane shall we?

First up, add this button below to your tale of student teaching blog post. Link the button back to this linky party post so your readers can find the party too!

Background by Ashley Hughes
Clipart by Krista Wallden
Fonts by Kimberly Geswein

Using this template below...

Share...
1. Your favorite memory from student teaching in the box labeled it was the best of times.
2. Your "worst" memory (or shall I say learning experience) from student teaching in the box labeled it was the worst of times.
3. Share some student teaching advice in the pink box so that I can make the most out of the experience and have a successful student teaching semester. If you have ever had a student teacher before, I would love to hear from the cooperating teacher's perspective especially!
***Note: If you do not have a blog, I would still love to hear from you! Tell me about your experience in the comments section below! I will be sure to read each one!*** 

I truly value all the memories and advice that will be shared during this linky party. It will be a wonderful growing experience for myself to learn from the best! To thank everyone that links up for giving me advice to make the most out of the experience, he or she will have a choice of receiving my font pack or borders pack. Just send me an e-mail at thepolishedteacher@gmail.com of which you prefer and I will send you back the pack of your choice!

That's it! I would love it if you could follow Farley's rule of three and comment on the 2 people ahead of you and the 1 behind you to get to meet new blogging friends! The more advice the merrier so be sure to share with your friends! The linky will remain open for a month! Link up below when you're ready! I can't wait to hear your tale of student teaching!



Now, where were we...

Background and frames by Lovin-Lit

Font by A Cupcake for the Teacher

Alphabet Blocks by Sonya Dehart

Ah yes, my bloggy birthday alphapalooza winner for the letter E!

Congrats on the win Andrea Lee! I will be contacting you all with your prize information! Expect an e-mail from me soon!

 Here are the links to the previous days to catch up if you missed any!

Day 6 
Day 7 
Day 8 
Day 9 
Day 10

Day 11

Today's giveaway features another six superb prizes from six stupendous bloggers!

Enter on the Rafflecopter below to win!

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Thanks for sticking around til the end! This was a long post! You are amazing!