Keeping up with...Miss Sanchez

Hey bloggy friends!

Make sure you're spending enough time relaxing and catching up on your favorite shows! I rarely turn away an opportunity to binge watch HLN! :)

So, today I want to share some of my classrooms projects! I can't wait to post when they are all actually in my classroom. :D

Classroom Projects!

 If you joined me on Periscope on Saturday, you probably heard and seen my classroom projects! Here are some things I have going on...

{Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree, & Target!}

I found this green frame and glittered letters at Hobby Lobby for around $8 total. I just figured it would be a cute sign to hang {plus it matches my pink-green-blue color scheme!}
Table coveres {from the Dollar Tree} are a GREAT way to decorate your bulletin boards for cheap. These hanging Pom {Balls?} were $3 with a coupon. And again, they match!

1) BROWNIE POINTS! Check out my "Summer Freebie Finds" post to learn more about the Brownie Points classroom management system - and get the freebie! I bought these pans at {Dollar Tree} and will use them to post a magnetic brownie pictures for when my students earn a Brownie Point!

2) 17cent folders at Target {and they're actually really sturdy}! These will be used for Data Folders for my students! 

3) This was a total steal at Hobby Lobby. I found these dry erase covers in the clearance section for $4 {it comes with 5; which is perfect for my small groups!}

4) DOLLAR TREE wins again! I've been trying to think of something fun and cute to put on my front door this year. I decided to go with a "Miss Sanchez's Students are Sweet" and add their names on each of these cupcakes! I will probably laminate them.

5) Market your blog or TPT with this mug from Dollar Tree! Just design a mug template by measuring the paper thats already inside, printing and cutting it out. 

{once I do this, I'll post a template you can use that fits!}

What projects do you have going on for your classroom? Make sure to leave a comment and link to your blog! I can't  wait to check yours out. :)

July - Currently

I'm back again today! 
I'm so thrilled to be linking up with Oh, Boy Fourth Grade for #JulyCurrently.

Although I am Listening to "So You Think You Can Dance" I don't normally watch it. My aunt enjoys it though, so I keep her company. :)

I am LOVING everything I've gathered for my classroom. I can't wait to share pictures when it's all set up. My resource classroom is fairly small so it won't be hard to decorate. 

Honestly, I do not get out enough! I'm either working...or...working on classroom things. I'm Thinking it's a great idea to enjoy dinner and movie with some friends this weekend. Hmm?

I always WANT iced coffee. This will be on my currently...everything month {haha!}

Seriously... I NEED a back massage. A good one. My neck has been so tense and I've always had problems with my back. 

ALLSTAR: Helper! I love helping people, especially my family, when I can. 

What are you...currently...up to this month?! Don't forget to link up! :D

Summer FREEBIE Finds~

Hello friends! 

It's been a crazy summer so far. I've been updating some of my products on TPT, planning for the upcoming year, and of course, {s h o p p i n g} for my classroom. I'll be honest...I've spent a lot of money, but I've also been fortunate enough to  find great deals online -- many FREEBIES. After I posted a picture of my favorite freebies on IG, I've received several emails asking about them, so I decided to share them on my blog. Most of the freebies I'll share today are geared toward classroom management and posters for decorating your elementary classroom.

- click pictures / links to be directed to the creators blog or TPT store - 
{none of these are my work!}

Classroom Management:                                                           

Hand Signals 

Okay, this is probably my favorite freebie EVER. This is an excellent classroom management system that can keep your lesson going even when students have questions/comments {Can I go to the bathroom, sharpen my pencil, etc.}. Use hand signals / sign language instead! This is especially useful for teachers who have large class sizes. Check it out! Seriously. 

Whole Brain Teaching Classroom Rules! {K-5}

These are great for any elementary teaching thinking about using Whole Brain!

{Get students actively engaged in learning}

AND...

You can also download this 

Whole Brain Starter Kit! >>

{several posters you can use to introduce WBT in your classroom!}

Voice Level: Sound Check

{4th - 8th}

Volume check! Hello! How many teachers out there are dealing with the noise volume in their classroom? Kids thrive on consistency and expectations. I genuinely believe that students NEED these reminders. This is a great visual to keep students reminded of the expected "noise volume" in the classroom. Use a clothespin to identify which noise volume is appropriate for the current activity / lesson. When you are introducing this, have the students demonstrate what each volume would sound and look like.

I also found one that might work better for K-3 {with visuals}. You can color code them by printing them on different colored card stock. :D

Voice Level Posters

{K-3}

{Side note: I don't use the "Outside Voice" on mine. I don't think a classroom should ever be that loud, but that's just me.} 

Focus Sign

Have a handful of students who are easily distracted? Use this as a reminder! It is great for students who get off track easily and need the reminder. :) Visit lifeloveliteracy.blogspot.com to see how she uses it!

Brownie Points 
I love this! I can't wait to use this as an incentive for my students when they are in their regular ed classroom, at specials, etc. I have many students on behavior plans, so when their other teachers see an improvement in their behavior or I receive a compliment for one of the students, their grade level will receive a Brownie Point! {I teach 4th & 5th, so the 4th graders will have a pan and the 5th graders will have a pan}. When the pan is full (10 brownies) the students will get real brownies. :D

Classroom Posters/Decor: 

Apple Theme Decor Bundle

{this is SERIOUSLY free} 

Why not keep your elementary classroom old school with this Apple Theme Bundle! It's over 200 pages FOR FREE. :)

Classroom Memes

Bring some humor in your classroom! {recommended for upper elementary through high school}. Classroom Memes are a great way to share classroom rules {and jokes} that will make you and your students laugh. You can find these all over the web too & even create your own here. 

Inspirational Quotes

How inspiring is this quote?! Check it out on TPT. These will look great in any classroom. 

Do Not Disturb

{Testing}

Is your class testing? Hang this outside your door! It's super cute.

Ahhh! I have some freebies that I love, but this is a good list for my other newbie teacher friends {and all teachers, really}. I hope they are useful! Make sure to check out my TPT store for some of my freebies as well! 

Stay tuned!