Summer Giveaway

Summer Giveaway!

It's Summer, Sizzling, and HOT! HOT! HOT! here in Oklahoma. Being 8 months preggo does not help my situation at all! As I prepare for our annual 4th of July party, the new little bundle, a new job and teaching several professional development classes. I thought I should share the wealth with some of my favorite teacher friends. (THAT'S YOU!) 

I have finished teaching 2 PD classes and I am teaching another one tomorrow. I noticed note-booking is the CRAZE and everyone is in need of more information. I have been notebooking since 2003 (before it was "cool") and each year I have found what works and what doesn't. Then a few summers ago I was blessed with the opportunity to spend a week at the Michelson Exxon Mobil Academy. Notebooking changed forever in my world. The one thing I want everyone to know is you can't mess it up, use it as a resource and make it a resource for your students! Don't let it set in the desk and take up space!

So what am I giving away!? Well fresh off the PRESS not on TPT...yet is a Beginners Guide and Blank Templates on how to get Notebooks started. (I've been working hard on this one!!) also several other Notebooking Packs. Check Below! :) Good Luck!

This pack is  NOT on TPT yet....own it first!

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6 Down and More to Go!

Aaaaah! I finally hit the start of my very short summer break on Friday. I was blessed with the opportunity to teach 6 PD's (all in one week) with a couple of my good teacher friends. Boy, was that exhausting especially now that I can compare myself to a big whale. I am okay with myself! ;) I met so many great teachers and lots and lots of great networking opportunities. I was asked after teaching my last workshop if I could put on a PD for a couple local schools in my hometown. Did I mention I am exhausted and as big as a whale? How could I say no? I love meeting new teachers and spreading the LOVE of something new and useful! (at least I hope it is) So I will be spending the week preparing and getting ready to teach another PD. You bet I am excited!!
I put a few things from the workshop on TPT...head on over and check it out! 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Triorama-Directions-Easy-1916605

Today I also get the opportunity to celebrate 2 great dads in my life. My own dad and my husband. A girl couldn't get luckier in this department. We will be adding the 3rd Wirth in August (hence the Big as a Whale). So my hubby will definitely get to practice his daddy skills! 

My Dad....he's pretty super awesome

My hubby...FABULOUS dad our Little Wirths

Summer Break-Only Day 3

Day 3 of Summer Break and I am already going stir crazy. I know, what your thinking....WHAT! This is SUMMER BREAK! So let me give you a little insight to how I work. Since highschool I have NEVER, I mean NEVER had a summer off. I have always taught summer school, tutored at a homeless shelter, taught workshops etc. etc. etc. I don't know how to relax and I am addicted to work. It is a genetic flaw I inherited from my father. I have never had one job I have always kept 2 or MORE. 
This summer I decided I was going to be selfish and take some MEEEEEEEEE time but here I am on Day 3 with the house clean and I am going crazy. I did however make some some Wizard of Oz theme items for my classroom for next year. I did put them on TPT as well. I will be working on some more items for Wizard of Oz for my theme. Are any of you doing the same theme? Any items you would like to see? You could end up getting something for free just by keeping me busy this summer! Comment below it will be "Totally Wirth It"!

~Mrs. Wirth
(Praying daily for my fellow Oklahomans)

Wizard of Oz Polka Dots

Wizard of Oz Rainbow

Calendar Pieces

FREE Testing Sign

Is it Really Testing Season?

It is official crunch time. We have 10 days until we begin our State Testing. Last year we began to incorporate Common Core into all curriculum which was no biggie because I taught 2nd grade there was no "official" testing and really "All was Good in My Hood!" I looped up to 3rd which in the State of Oklahoma is the first year of state testing. Okay, I have this handle I have already taught Common Core in 2nd grade I am Good...so I thought. Around November/December teachers were told that our state testing would NOT consist of Common Core aligned standards because the state had not found a testing vendor in time to make the state test. So what does that mean? We still have to teach to the Oklahoma PASS standards which don't completely match up with Common Core. Oh and don't forget you are required to teach the Common Core with those "other" standards. Repeat...We...were...told...in...November. So with the lost time I had to really evaluate what would be best for my kids. 

We are about to test in 10 days and if I was a nail biter, I would have only knuckles left. I believe in my kids and in my teammates and staff. I know, hope and pray I will get good news come July. I'll keep you posted! ;) 
In the meantime here is something that we have done to prepare for testing. The ABC's Testing Tips. This was a great way for me to go over all the Do's and Don't of the test. The entire class can tell you what each letter stands for. They took ownership since they illustrated each picture and it hangs in the hallway for all of the school to see. A 4th grade teacher has started walking by a few times a day with her class so the kids can also review the tips. YAY! Want to grab your own? Just click HERE or on any of the pictures below!

Mrs. Wirth :)

The End is Near...for Spring Break

I can not tell a lie; I have enjoyed my much needed Spring Break! Although I did not do as I promised...lay on the couch with a remote in hand and Bon Bons in my mouth (where do you even find Bon Bons?) I did find a few naps here and there, cleaned out closets (mine, R1's and R2's) took the hubster shopping for new clothes and shoes, saw Oz, had lunch at an actual restaurant on my own time on and on and on. I also managed to work on a few of my TPT projects and get them up and ready for sale (although I have so many that need to be tweaked and posted) Check them out here! Just click on the picture and it will take you to where you need to go! Thanks for looking!

~Mrs. Wirth 

 

Poetry

The finishing touches were put on my 2nd poetry packet and is now up on my TPT. I used my class as my "guinea pigs" to see how well the packet would do explaining the different types of poems. To my surprise (cough, cough pat on the back) they kept taking this packet out of their desk and writing their own poems during their free time. I will post pics later of all the poetry they are producing. WOW!!! This packet is TOTALLY "WIRTH" IT!! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Poety-WirthIt

Have a fantastic and relaxing Sunday,
Mrs.Wirth  :)