I love Cara's Throwback Thursday posts , so I am linking up!  It's amazing to look back and see how much you have changed over the years.  I have learned so much from this amazing blogging community.  It has truly changed me as a teacher and I have made so many new friends throughout this journey.   So, here's a throwback to one of my favorites.  It's a perfect one for back to school behavior. "Is your class always this loud?" I don't know how many times I have heard this from substitute and special area teachers, but it has definitely been too many!  And I am determined to win this battle!  So, where do you go when you need ideas? Pinterest, of course!  I made up some "Quiet Spray!"  You spray the ROOM to signal children to get quiet.  Or you can just leave the bottle empty.  Mine love the mist in the air.  It is so funny!  {I do not condone spraying a child!  As much as you might want to!  Ha! ;)} Original Idea I h...
Have I told you how much I love summer?  Because I do!  I think sleeping in is my favorite!  Next week, those days are over.  I have a class that starts.  :(  So, I'm enjoying this last week of peace before three weeks of craziness begins.   Let's catch up on why I've been MIA! So, I cut my hair off!  I couldn't take the long curly hair in all the Tennessee humidity.   We went to Las Vegas last week and to the Grand Canyon.  We look like little tourists with our bright green stickers! I helped direct and decorate a wedding a couple of weeks ago, which was beautiful, crazy, and super tiring!  I have officially retired from the wedding business.  As soon as there are pictures up, I will have to share them with you all. And we hosted father's day at our house.  It's a yearly tradition to celebrate here.  So now I am enjoying this last week of rest and doing whatever!  I love having no schedule.  :) I am trying to work on TPT...