tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post7913501028925221067..comments2024-02-29T08:46:24.214-05:00Comments on The Polka Dot Owl Blog: PinAnonReillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12978515359993285402noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-7553876029282735802012-08-13T21:55:07.965-04:002012-08-13T21:55:07.965-04:00It is so easy to go out of control. I think we are...It is so easy to go out of control. I think we are always striving to find/create the next great "thing" in teaching. Sometimes we have to reel it in. Thanks to a few unexpected expenses over the summer (during which I do not get paid in my district), I am challenging myself to set up my room without spending any extra money. I got some seating through DonorsChoose which should be coming in the fall, a WONDERFUL Twitter follower sent me a ton of books, I received some ARCs from a publisher, and entered to receive school supplies from an anonymous gifter on Reddit. I am hoping these are enough for me to start the school year. ANything else has to be free (Thanks, Pinterest!), or from the dollar store. I think not spending a ton of money and still creating a great environment teaches our students to get creative, too!Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978515359993285402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-22152070230464250832012-08-11T21:14:55.457-04:002012-08-11T21:14:55.457-04:00You read my mind! I have gone insane--pinning, vi...You read my mind! I have gone insane--pinning, vistaprinting, buying color-themed decor and storage items, etc. Picking a certain number of ideas and following through on those first sounds like a great plan--thanks for talking me off the ledge :)The Wild Rumpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643472024191082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-76660256129740535922012-08-01T18:11:00.225-04:002012-08-01T18:11:00.225-04:00I spent HOURS in my classroom trying to recreate a...I spent HOURS in my classroom trying to recreate a million ideas off of Pinterest. I finally had to stop and start thinking about academics. It was sad, but necessary :) I just found you on 5th Grade Flock. I'm new to blogging and I'd love if you stopped by. <br /><br />Courtney<br />flockingtofifth.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531870194064724318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-80577165044305813982012-07-28T22:11:50.179-04:002012-07-28T22:11:50.179-04:00So, I totally posted something similar to this not...So, I totally posted something similar to this not too long ago on my blog! Check out my blog at http://www.tearlessteaching.blogspot.com/2012/07/projects.html to see what I went with!<br /><br />I have nominated your blog for an award! Stop by my blog to pick it up!! If you have already received this award please let me know so that I may award it to someone else!) <br />http://tearlessteaching.blogspot.com/2012/07/award.htmlKristine Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957851638404418682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-9754285392442833012012-07-28T16:34:00.331-04:002012-07-28T16:34:00.331-04:00There are too many things I want to try. I'm ...There are too many things I want to try. I'm feeling overwhelmed!! I love your owls. Where do you find most of your owl classroom decor?Lee Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-72805920352660584292012-07-23T07:25:08.597-04:002012-07-23T07:25:08.597-04:00I love your "pick 5 to try" idea! I'...I love your "pick 5 to try" idea! I'm in too deep to stop now also :). And so many times last year I found an idea at night that worked great the next day - pinterest is a great resource!Have you seen this post on Teaching Blog Addict - it may help? http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/2012/07/whats-your-style-for-organizing-digital.html Merry SunshineMerry Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567910020371626779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-48029081408289276452012-07-22T23:57:08.740-04:002012-07-22T23:57:08.740-04:00I have done the Teacher Toolbox (everyone knows wh...I have done the Teacher Toolbox (everyone knows what that is) and plan to do the sample writing http://pinterest.com<br /><br />Your newest follower,<br />Stephany<br />primarypossibilities.blogspot.comPrimary Possibilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924923032436215035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-18602806128973460212012-07-21T12:06:51.224-04:002012-07-21T12:06:51.224-04:00Tara- I am in too deep to give up now. Too many ho...Tara- I am in too deep to give up now. Too many hours spent pinning, so I had to come up with a plan!<br />Jen- Thanks for following. I am on my way to your blog to return the follow!<br />Mimi- That looks awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978515359993285402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-50213114428964771402012-07-21T09:30:46.390-04:002012-07-21T09:30:46.390-04:00I found this really cool class management tool for...I found this really cool class management tool for the interactive whiteboard on Pinterest. I wrote it up on my blog. I had a blast playing with it as a grown woman, I can't wait to try it with the kids. LOL <br /><br />http://5thgraderocks5thgraderules.blogspot.com/2012/07/dont-let-balls-bounce.html<br /><br />~Mimi<br /><a href="http://5thGradeRocks5thGradeRules.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">5thGradeRocks5thGradeRules</a>5th Grade Rocks, 5th Grade Ruleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200090453340199150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-39433515230728155022012-07-21T01:54:35.249-04:002012-07-21T01:54:35.249-04:00Great idea! I can't wait to see what you make!...Great idea! I can't wait to see what you make! I'm your newest follower!<br /><br />Jen<br /><a href="http://adventuresinmrsmartinsroom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Adventures in Mrs. Martin’s Room</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806967581699312961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965425307697569033.post-27441751220128409182012-07-21T01:50:33.551-04:002012-07-21T01:50:33.551-04:00I had to give up on Pinterest ....as you said, so ...I had to give up on Pinterest ....as you said, so much information! But perhaps, as you've described there is a way to be better organized about it, too. Maybe it's worth a second try!Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.com