Summer is Here!

Happy Summer!

I have been so busy this summer and it is only July 7^th!

I have already visited my dad in northern California, cleaned half the house (like moving furniture cleaning), done some work on the house, cleaned two cabinets out in my classroom, and started putting ideas and information into my planner.

I can’t remember the last time I had so much energy? But it feels great! I have been eating well and exercising regularly which has given me a boost in energy.

Today I am going back-to-school shopping this morning. Need to get some essentials for the new school year.

I am also gearing up because I will have a 4^th/5^th combo class this year again. I like to get a little ready for that because it takes a little more work. One of the things I have been focusing on is literature to read for each grade that covers the social studies curriculum.

Fourth grade is easy – I already have class sets of Island of the Blue Dolphins and By the Great Horn Spoon to support California History.

But I wasn’t sure what to use for 5^th grade which teaches American History. And then I ran across Rush Limbaugh’s series of children’s books on American History. They are so cute, I had to decide which two I wanted to use (he has four books). I choose to start with Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims. It is a cute, engaging story of a history teacher who travels back in history to teach students about what happened in the past. I was pleasantly surprised how accurate and comprehensive they were.

Well, I still have some great stuff planned for the rest of summer. I am going to Florida to visit my 94-four-year-old grandma, help my husband finish remodeling our bathroom, and work on some TpT products.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Back in the Saddle!

Hi everyone!

I have been on a break from posting on my blog, but I am glad to say, I am back!

My life has been very busy. Currently, I am remodeling my master bathroom. My husband is doing all the work. He has finished tiling the bathroom and the floor. We are waiting for the cabinets to arrive so he can finish tiling the tub area and the back splashes.

Here’s what it looks like so far.

I just got back from an overnight field trip with my students. We are lucky to have the Star of India in our bay. I take the students each year to stay the night and learn what it was like to be a sailor on a ship in 1874. The students learn sea chanties, tying up lines, climbing a mast, moving barrels, and tasks of night watch. They even sleep on the floor.

Here are some pictures of our fun.

Finally, I have been working hard the last four months on my health. I am proud to say I have lost 32 pounds and I am exercising 4 to 5 days a week. I bought myself a Fitbit and love it. I make sure I walk 10,000 steps a day!

I got the Fitbit Charge 2. 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!