Hello everyone! ๐ I’m excited about sharing with you guys today! ๐ It’s been a really great weekend! ๐ Friday was my last day of school.
I can not believe that it was over just like that…but it was.
Another wonderful year has come to a close.
Then, to celebrate this wonderfulness…I had a terrific lunch with some sweet Florida bloggers! ๐
So much fun! ๐
I had a steak salad at Tommy Bahama!
Doesn’t this look amazing?
Unbelieveably…the TASTE was even BETTER than the look!
The steak just melted in my mouth!
Glorious! ๐
I’m going to be linking up with Leigh from the Applicious Teacher today for her Sunday Night Linky Party on idea sharing!
As you can see from the header, each week, she would like to have us share on a different topic each week.
This week is on….
CLASSROOM DECOR
So, it’s time to talk about PIRATES! ๐
In my room, I have a pirate theme. I really love it, and the kids get into it too! ๐
I am slowly but surely adding resources to my classroom that fit the theme.
I just made a word wall set for my room!
It’s got over 240 kindergarten and first grade commonly used words!
I think I’m going to also make some other themes as well! ๐
What do you guys think? What should be my next theme?
I need….
INSPIRATION!
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| Click here for a link to this freebie! |
Thanks for sticking with me through this long post! ๐
Here’s a quick pirate themed freebie for you…
Just a quick base tens game that is played in the style of the classic game, Memory.
Don’t forget to link up with your own decor ideas! ๐
Happy weekend to ya! ๐
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Reader Interactions
Hi Tamara! I just found your cute purple (love the color!) blog through 2nd Grade Nest's giveaway- I'm your newest follower!
โฟSueโฟ
โฟScience for Kids Blogโฟ
So cool! ๐ I'm your newest follower too! ๐ I just love your blog! ๐ Thanks for introducing yourself! ๐ I'm going to be one of your newest blog stalkers!
XOXO,
Tamara
Hi Tamara,
I love the pirate freebie but it would let me have access. I sent the request for permission. Thanks so much for all that you do. I'm still in school, but will be making a decision about my theme for next year soon, and I so like pirates.
Jeanne
Hello Jeanne!
I fixed that! ๐ Go on and snag it when you have some time! ๐ Pirates is a GREAT theme and my kiddos love it! ๐
Jump on the bandwagon! ๐
XOXO,
Tamara
Had a blast at out lunch! We HAVE To do it again, soon! Lovin' the pirate theme! As for your word wall ideas… Apples??? ๐ Thanks for linking up!
Leigh
The Applicious Teacher
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Thanks, Leigh! ๐ Lunch WAS fab! So glad we did it! ๐
I love Tommy Bahama's….we don't have one in Virginia Beach, but I 've been to the one in Sarasota a few times. Best smelling restaurant EVER!
Your room looks great!
Lisa
Girl…you are SO right! ๐ That place was AMAZING! ๐ I really enjoyed it so much! ๐ Thanks for the compliment! ๐ I'm one of your newest followers! ๐
XOXO,
Tamara
We don't have a tommy Bahama's here, but that lunch looked fabulous! I think it's great that you hooked up with fellow Florida bloggers. How fun is that?! Your pirate theme and word wall set is fabulous! I'm absolutely certain your students love it!
Thanks, Corinna! ๐
That is so sweet of you to say! ๐
Cute room….absolutely in love with your palm trees. Owls can hang out in one, right?
Lisa
Oh…there is ALWAYS room for an owl or two in our palm trees! ๐ Hee hee hee!
Hi Tamara! I am sorry I missed out on lunch with you guys! Next time though!! ๐ Your room looks so spacious! Jealous! I miss my old room… My room was big and spacious and then my whole team moved to be in one building which was nice but the rooms are small. The only think I like in my room is the ActivBoard and my 4 computers! Plus I am with my first grade girls and that is enough for me!
Arrggg! I love the pirate theme! I did that a few years ago. We had a pirate ship on our seasonal board and gold coins with each child's name on it with a treasure chest and they were our "treasures", then we had a net strung across our (I say "our" bc I co-taught) classroom with plastic sea creatures– it was a fun theme. If you do a "classroom scavenger" hunt on meet the teacher you can make it a treasure map and have "X" mark the spot somewhere and they can pick their "booty" for showing up and doing it… The ideas are endless– and as creative as you are I am sure you already thought of them! ๐
Thanks for sharing your room idea with us!!
Love ya!
Leslie
First Grade and Flip Flops
Leslie…
We missed you TONS…I hope that the next time we connect you'll be able to make it! ๐ It was so much fun! ๐ THanks for the pirate ideas! Can I say that I laughed out loud when you said…'they can pick their booty'! ๐ I know what you mean, but I'm in a silly mood tonight! Those were such fabulous ideas! ๐ I'll be using them for sure!
XOXO,
Tamara
Tamara, Lunch was fabulous! Your pirate theme is too cute and I am sure the kids are all over it!! The word wall is great. I vote with Leigh for apples:)
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
Thanks, Tammy! ๐ We will have to find some time to get together again soon! I really had the best time with you girls! ๐ Check out the pics on my facebook page! ๐ I did a few apple themes! :0)
XOXO,
Tamara
Pirates are such a fun theme. Our school theme this year was "go for the gold" so I had a couple pirates and treasure chests to connect the school theme with my ocean one ๐
I just got done reading Teach Like a Pirate so now it has even more meaning.
Heather
room 4 imagination
I love your purple blog. This is so cute. Thanks for sharing your pirate theme ideas and your Base Ten Freebie. I am a new follower. If you have time, stop by my blog. I am still trying to figure out what my theme is going to be this new year. Hopefully I link up soon with your friend.
Tammy
Mrs. Flickinger's Butterfly Oasis
Love the pirates. That is such a cute word wall!
Angie
Teaching With Class