Groovy Educator

Whenever you think your day is rough, imagine that poor newbie substitute who steps into an inner city kindergarten classroom ... I always try to leave detailed plans for my substitutes.  Several years ago the substitute left a detailed note for ME.  It was a shocking note to say the least.  The gist was that he was considering being a teacher but thanks to this experience, he realizes that it wouldn't be a good idea. Days later, I was still finding crayons in places crayons should not go...  You could even link up any products that have silly written all over them...

Okay...perhaps it is because I am still sick with this flu/cold/sinus/thing-a-ma-bob OR perhaps it's because I am enjoying My First Linky Party so much that I am starting another one !  IT'S LINKY MADNESS! :) Please link up your TpT Store or newest product so that you can advertise and share. You can also link up with Educasong for an April Linky Party!

mycutegraphics.com Welcome to my first linky party!  Please submit a link to your favorite blog post. There is a wealth of information out there.  I would love for everyone to share their best work/ideas in one place.  Please link up to make this a valuable resource to reference.   On a side note, I sell on eBay and promote other sellers.  If interested check out my eBay Store: Lowery's Loft .  My username on eBay is GroovyEducator (just like this blog).

I am linking up with Dragonflies in First to share the best advice from mentors/peers.  It is hard to choose because there are so many words of wisdom that have been so helpful.  If I had to choose one it is based on what a current first grade coworker shared with me one day... Assign each child a number and have them write it on all their papers.  This makes filing a dream (especially if you have a helper).  It facilitates writing grades in the grade book, checking out books (inventory) , and it lends itself to this catchy tune I created. Number, name, and date. Number, name, and date. isn't it great to write your number, name, and date. Tune:  Farmer in the Dell (I believe) We sing this song before every activity. Each child having a number can be used for a multitude of things including mailboxes and lining up.  The possibilities are endless!