Interactive Notebooks FREEBIE!

Hi there!  I can't believe that summer is winding down so fast...where does the time go?!  Just one week from today I'll be back in school ready to start another year!  

While prepping things for back to school I got to thinking about my interactive notebooks.  I know for younger kids it's so hard for them to keep all of their supplies straight and sometimes we don't require them to bring in a notebook for every subject.  Also, sometimes I find the notebooks crumbling about halfway through the year.  

So I've decided to combine all of the interactive notebooks into one notebook.  I created some tabs and a cover page that is printable on Avery Labels.  The labels work with 3.5" by 4.75".  You can also just print it on regular paper.  I like to wrap the notebooks in contact paper, I think it holds them together longer!  

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Notebook-Tabs-2689503

I also printed the labels on cardstock so they hold up a little better too!  I didnt count the pages in between each tab...I just kind of eyeballed it....I might regret that later, but....details.  

Click either picture or HERE to get your own FREE COPY!!

Enjoy your last days of summer!  

Office Tour

If I'm being totally honest, I RARELY sit in here and work.  The couch seems to be where I do my best thinking and multi-tasking (working and tv watching, of course.)  Maybe if I get an actual office chair, I will do more work at my desk?

I'm here to tell you that it is possible to get a cozy work space to fit your needs on a budget!  I'll break down my costs under each photo!  Enjoy!

I found my desk in someones trash one night.  My husband carried it home for me and I stained the top and painted the bottom white.  I found my lamp at a thrift store for $3.  My chair came from a thrift store for $5 and I spray painted it white and recovered the cushion.  I got my printer for about 75% off when an office store was going out of business in my area.  The white shelf was a wedding gift from Crate and Barrel.  

I made the banner using my silhoutte and some glitter cardstock.  The clipboard was a gift and it has 10 different prints that I can change out for the season or my mood...I love it!  

The book shelf was $25 from a garage sale.  I changed out the handles and cleaned it up a bit.  It works perfectly for my space.

The red chair and ottoman was $10 from a thrift store.  Yes, ten dollars!  I bought the same fabric and recovered the chair to match the room.  The two canvases came in a two pack and I used some black paint to make a quick simple pattern.  The glass table was a hand-me-down from my grandparents and the silver and white lamp was on clearance at Pier 1.  

Thanks for swinging by!  

Friday Finds: The Dollar Tree

Earlier this week I stopped in one of my favorite places to load up on goodies...The Dollar Tree.  I went in for a Garage Sale sign and found many other wants needs.  I'm here today to share with you what I found!

Clothespins: 

I use these all. the. time.  I use them for lunch count, to hang student work in the hallway, to hang anchor charts, behavior charts...and the list could go on.  

Baskets and Bins: 

These really speak for themselves.  I love the baskets from the dollar tree. The best part is that this year, they have purple!  I refrained from buying any though, because this year I counted my baskets and bins...I have 136.  TOO MUCH!!  

Baker's Twine: 

This is perfect for stringing banners on your bulletin boards.  I have also used this to tie my book bin labels to each basket.  

Finger Lights: 

PERFECT for those emergent readers needing to work on one-to-one correspondence and tracking!  

Bingo Marker: 

I use these for bingo obviously, but I have also used them for reward charts in place of a stamp or sticker.  Easy peasy.  

Tote Bags; 

I know you might be thinking  I'm a little crazy for putting this on the list, but one year I used these for student book bags instead of book boxes.  I let them decorate their bags with Sharpie markers before filling them with books.  Then each student had a spot around the room to hang their book bag.  It was fun but I haven't found them for $1 in forever so I was so glad to see these!  

Neon Starbursts: 

I thought these would be cute for a bulletin board display.  Or you could laminate them and use them as labels!

Thanks for reading, now get to shopping!!