Ms. Beattie

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Facebook Hop with Freebies!

I cannot believe it's been 3 weeks since I have blogged. As you all know, the end of the year is crazy busy! Throw in a custom made classroom decor pack...which led to working on a few for my TPT store and training for summer school...Time has just flown by!

Here are some previews of the new decor packages I hope to have uploaded tonight on TPT.

The one above uses a mix of bright chevron colors. Each element is framed in a bright colored chevron pattern.

This set above has a mixed color chevron pattern on each element, as well as solid color frames to make the element pop!

I am almost done with the bright polka dot set, too!

I am hoping to have all 3 complete and uploaded this evening. =)

Now here's what my bloggy friends and I have been up!

We are trying something different today. We are hosting a Facebook fan hop. If you head on over to my Facebook page, just click on the aqua button. Here you'll grab my freebie then follow the link to the other freebies! =) It might just become our newest thing!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Teachers Care for Oklahoma and a Winner!

Last week we all watched the horror unfold in Oklahoma. There are no words for the destruction or the loss of life. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

My friend, Danielle, from Crayonbox Learning, jumped into action as soon as she saw the news about the school. The teachers and the community have lost so much, Danielle wanted to help. With the support of the TPT crew and many, many teachers, Teachers Care for Oklahoma was born.

For a mere $25 donation, you will receive a bundle of teaching goodies!

The best part about helping by donating to this cause it ALL the money collected will go directly to the teachers to rebuild their school and classroom lives. I am sure most of us cannot even imagine loosing everything in our classrooms. So please, click on the links to see what each bundle has.

There are 4 bundles to choose from.

K-2 Bundle 1

K-2 Bundle 2

3-6 Bundle with clipart 1

3-6 Bundle with clipart 2

Mel, from Graphics From The Pond, has a clipart set included in the 3-6 bundles. She is offerring it to anyone who purchases the K-2 bundles for free. Check her blog post for more information.

100% of the proceeds for this fundraising event is being collected by TPT, and will be distributed by check to the appropriate Moore Oklahoma School District Representative earmarked to specifically aid the teachers as they begin the process of rebuilding.

And now...the winner of the...

is Michelle McLaughlin. Michelle, check your email. =)

Thank you all for being loyal followers and for all the sweet comments. You made me smile during a rough week.

Thanks a bunch! Make sure you stick around, I have some great things planned for the summer!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A QUIET Pencil Sharpener???

I never thought there could truly be such a thing as a QUIET pencil sharpener. So when I saw this one floating around blogging world, I just had to have it! Troy from Classroom Friendly Supplies sent me this green pencil sharpener.

I thought I was in-love with the Gripcase...but I am REALLY in-love with this machine! Not only is it so very quiet, it is just the right size. I have mine mounted on a bookshelf.

Another plus to this sharpener, is it's skill to sharpener.

This is the before pencil....

This is the after pencil...Look at that point! What teacher doesn't love a great point?

Another great benefit is my students can use it. No more worrying about replacing the expensive electric sharpeners they somehow always seem to break. I never understand how, but they always do. I guess it's a kid thing. =)