New Teacher Organizer and Calendar

     Keeping myself organized as a teacher has always been a challenge. Over the years I've downloaded different teacher binders and created sheets that I've needed. Last year I decided I wanted to create my own that I could adjust it however I would like.  I've tried to come up with as many different organizing sheets that would be helpful to teachers of all grade levels.

     The calendar that I created can be printed front to back with a two page monthly spread, or a two page monthly spread with weekly spreads in between. Depending on what you prefer, you can download what works best for you.

I keep all of my organizing pages as well as my calendar in my Arc notebook system from Staples. If you want to see how the system works, check out my post on it.

Click on the picture to see the organizer and calendar in the store. 

FREE yearly calendar updates and 2 cute designs to choose from. 

Enjoy!

Pinnacle Top 10

Today is the last day of Pinnacle training for Summer 2015. My Top 10 Takeaways are:

10. PBL and STEM stations were so much fun!
9. People Machine ~ Fun icebreaker and activity to think about how machines work.
8. Google moments ~ Extensions are my friend. Extensity helps keep them all organized and allows you to turn them on and off as needed.
7. AppMazing Race ~ Its fun being silly, while getting to know everyone and learning new apps.
6. Creating a game is challenging. So many things to think about and plan for.
5. Open Inquiry ~ Great way to introduce Genius Hour and help get ready for research projects later in the year.
4. Badges. Students and Adults will work for badges.
3. Gamification. Turning learning into a fun game
2. I discovered that I become very competitive with Mindcraft. I've never played Mindcraft before and it was SO. MUCH. FUN.
1. I love the FOOD!!!! The snacks and lunch were AMAZING. Felt so loved and gained a few pounds.

3-2-1 (Pinnacle Day 1)

3-2-1 ~ Pinnacle Day 1

3 Things you found out

1~ My summer brain was not ready to begin training in July. :)

2~ There are many different frameworks for education, and I'm learning more and more about them.

3~ There are tons of different technology tools available and not enough time to figure it all out. 

2 Interesting things

1~ I didn't know anything about the 4C's before today. Look them up and see what you think.

2~ I like the Snagit screen capture tool extention from google. Very helpful

1 question you still have

?Where do I start planning for this year?