300, AWARDS, & FREEBIE FUN

OMG, I stepped away from the computer {kinda} for a couple of days and my little blog was set on fire! It was just a little over a week ago that I celebrated having reached 200 fab followers…….and now that little number has grown to over 300!  Welcome!  Thanks for joining in the fun! Sit back! Relax…can I get you anything? Lol…
It’s really nice to have you! I hadn’t imagined reaching 300 so quickly, but am thrilled to have done so! I appreciate each and every one of you! Well, the goodies are going to be a little simpler this Giveaway go around, but just as heartfelt.

                   
If you click the pic above you can grab the labels that I will be using this year to organize my teacher binders. I ran across a sweet article on Teachhub.com that suggested teachers organize themselves using a simple system that includes 3 binders.  You can read it by clicking here.  These are the 3 little cuties that will be traveling the halls to meetings with me this year.

Avery makes full page labels for your printer that these could easily be printed on and stuck to the front of a binder or if the ones with clear front pockets appeal to you….just print them out and slide them in. You’ll find labels for 3 binders:  Teacher Info, Student Info and Substitute Info with spine labels as well. 
Now…..I’ve received a couple of compliments and awards that I must say thank you for.  You can click the awards link to get a peek at them! I apologize if I missed anyone…please email me if I do and I will most certainly correct the oversight.
From Kimberlee at TwoFulbrightHugs, Amy Grout at Adventures in Teaching and Tori at Tori’s Teacher Tips I was awarded The Versatile Blogger award that I had not received before.
I was complimented with The Lovely Blog Award by Tarita at Papers, Pencils and Books, Oh My!
                                                  
Now there are a few rules to follow when receiving this award.
1. Thank the blogger who nominated you. Check! :)
2. Include a link to their site. Please check them out- they’re super!  Check!
3. Include the award image in your post. Check! :)
4. Give 7 random facts about yourself. *See below
5. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award. (You take care of that part…see below;-)
6. When nominating, include a link to their site.
7. Let other bloggers know they've been nominated. (Again, see below;-)
Now for the 7 random facts about myself:

1.  I LOVE all things pink and green, swirly…pretty and girly.
2.  My attention span matches that of my students….SQUIRREL!
3.  I enjoy reading to learn, but not so much for entertainment.
4.  I keep my hair cut short because I don’t like the way it feels touching my skin!
5.  My shoe size is 9 1/2 and I LOVE SHOES!!!!
6.  I can’t help but to sing along when I hear Chip Skylark’s song Shiny Teeth and Me!
7.  I LOVE fruits, veggies…not so much! VOILA!

Thanks, again ladies! They’re now lovingly tucked away on my awards page and I thank each of you for complimenting my little blog.  You’re the best! As a part of the 300 followers Hooorah, if you’re here.  Grab one for your self! I think YOU ROCK!
AND last, but not least….I just added a collection of literacy activities to my TPT and TN stores. I’d LOVE to share them with you! Comment below with one idea that you  usually incorporate to begin a new school year.  I’ll come back in the morning and use the random number generator to choose 3 friends to win it. Morning being around noon{ish} that is, after all it is summer! 

That’s it!  Sweet, simple and I get to share a little of what I love with my new friends!  Thanks for stopping by!  Best of luck to you!
…..and bring on 400! Even if it’s next week……I’ve got a little something up my sleeve! :-)