Ohmygosh! It seems like it’s been forever since I last posted my 5 for Five! Well, I can tell you for sure that it was last year! Ha!
So here is how I did last year…or at least a few weeks ago! Not bad… finally!!!
1. Gather all of the materials and supplies I need to make gingerbread stations, nutcracker activities, and parent gifts BEFORE I actually need them in my classroom – check, whew!
2. Schedule that dang massage appointment – the beginning of January would be a great time to go! Not only did I schedule it, but I actually went!!
3. Start Christmas shopping (yes, I am hanging my head in shame). But, (in my whiniest voice) no one has gotten me their lists. Those dang teenage boys! They finally got me their lists – lots of giftcards and cash, but Christmas went without a hitch and there were no disappointments!
4. Check out and read a non-teaching book… a no-brainer novel for winter break sounds about right!! – check!! I can’t remember what I read, but I did read two non-teaching books during break!
5. Make sure I take care of my health this week by eat breakfast & lunch!! – Yes! and I’m adding it to my list again this week! It is going to be a necessity this year rather than just a goal.
3. Start Christmas shopping (yes, I am hanging my head in shame). But, (in my whiniest voice) no one has gotten me their lists. Those dang teenage boys! They finally got me their lists – lots of giftcards and cash, but Christmas went without a hitch and there were no disappointments!
4. Check out and read a non-teaching book… a no-brainer novel for winter break sounds about right!! – check!! I can’t remember what I read, but I did read two non-teaching books during break!
5. Make sure I take care of my health this week by eat breakfast & lunch!! – Yes! and I’m adding it to my list again this week! It is going to be a necessity this year rather than just a goal.
Anyway – I have so much to get accomplished this week (I’ve even created reminders on my phone to help me stay focused).
Here are my Five for 5 this week:
1. Set up 3 different doctor’s appointments…I won’t get into the nitty gritty – but it seems like they all want me to see them at once; the dentist, the doctor, etc. I might as well just take a full day and see them all!
2. Gather and organize a ton of testing and student data…meeting to go to, people to see!
3. Hit the gym at least twice this week (Oldest Realistic got me a great new pair of shoes…I can’t wait to wear them at Zumba this week!)
4. Lesson plan for the next two weeks – yes, a rough sketch will do, but a complete week next week without the vague, maybe we’ll….
5. Eat breakfast & lunch every day this week!! I am working on making it an automatic, rather than a planned event.
Sadly, Oldest Realistic returned to school today…wanh, I’m going to miss him!!! I know that he’ll be home in February for a short break, but it will be so quiet around here. I’ve loved listening to him and Youngest Realistic catch up; yes, and even argue on our road trip. 12-plus hours was a long time for us to all be in the vehicle together… seriously!!
Finally, a Monday wouldn’t be complete without a Manic Monday freebie!
This week’s freebie is getting you ready for MLK Day. My kids LOVE to wear badges. It makes them feel so proud, so I made these MLK InspiredPeacemaker badges. I am hoping that it will remind them to be kind to one another too!
I am going to print them on cardstock, laminate, punch a hole in the top, and hang them on a string. I hope you’re babes enjoy them as much as I know we will in our room!
Have a great week friends!
