Makeover Madness #TPTsellerchallenge

For the first week of the TPT Sellers Challenge, I was 'challenged' to either makeover an entire product or just refresh a cover. 

I went through all my files, realized I have many more products I would like to makeover, and decided on a product that has been a constant success in my classroom every year I've taught...my parent-teacher communication binders!

After finding some insanely adorable clip art from Graphics From the Pond, I got to work on making over my JUNGLE Book Binder.

Here's what I did:

 I am seriously in love with all those "scrappy" clip art collections!

Here is a peek at the rest of the packet:

If you're interested in reading a little bit more about these parent-teacher communication binders, see what's inside, how I use them, or look at other themes click here.

Interested in joining in on the challenge, head to Ashley's blog by clicking the link below!

I Made It!

Today I'm linking up with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It.

Yes, I realize it is now mid-way through Tuesday but we'll just pretend. 

This summer has been quite different from any other summers and that's because I have some BIG NEWS…but I can't share that big news just yet. You'll have to come back next week for that reveal. :)

I have been busy though.  Here's what I've been making:

I finally got around to updating my Long-Term Sub Binder and I made some new covers that I am in love with! Excited to head to Staples to get these bad boys printed out and into a binder!

I also added 18 more pages for even more (slightly OCD) organizing!! 

whoop whoop!

 

You can take a peek at what's included in THIS post.

Or you can check it out HERE.

Then, I made another Parent-Teacher Communication Binder for a friend.

I kinda think it's adorable and it was created to match Melanie from Schoolgirl Style's Owl-themed classroom the best I could! :)

Every cover in this book has 4 options {color and b&w}

I also have 2 purchase options:

an OWL Book Binder as is

OR

an EDITABLE OWL Book Binder (this allows you to type in what you want to say on each cover, as well as in the letter to parents)

I started using daily communication binders with my parents 6 years ago and I will never do anything different.  It is the best way to keep your parents in the loop of what is going on in your classroom and how their student is behaving and progressing daily. I receive the most praise (in terms of communication) about these binders!  You can read more about these binders and see other binder-themed options HERE.

And finally…

I worked really hard on this last product.  Why? Because it's a product/tool that I will be using all year long.  Last year I had two students who struggled all year on learning and mastering the letters of the alphabet, consistently and fluently.  Mid-year I purchased a book titled Interventions That Work and it changed my life.  Everything that is outlined in this book were things that I already knew (or at least heard before) but wasn't registering as an effective way to get my students mastering this foundational skill. 

After reading the book, I began to put all of that knowledge to use and began creating the following packet.  I used many of the games featured in this packet in the final months of the school year and was able to see improvements from both students.

I spent some time this summer researching a little more on orthographic systems and created this packet.  It will serve a supplement to many other great tools that I will use throughout the year.

Click images to take a little peek.

After looking at so many other wonderful things that all of you have been making, my 'to-do' list has grown even more!

Excited to get started on some DIY projects around the house too. 

Don't forget to stop by Tara's blog to check out some other great projects!

Communication Tools! {SALE}

One of my favorite communication/management tools are my Parent-Teacher Communication Binders.  These are a huge hit with my parents every year, simply because they are able to keep track of their child's academics and behavior daily.  It's a super simple binder with simple directions and guidelines. I decided since, sadly, so many of you are going back to school already to have a little sale!

Here is a quick view of what's in my store!  Still adding more daily! :)  Don't see a theme that fits your room?  Let me know!!

Click HERE to head to my TPT store!