Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Wrapping Up the Ten Pin Summer Linky: Back to School Ideas

Hi guys!  I start school next Friday, so I decided to wrap up my summer linky party this week with Back to School Pins.  I plan to continue this linky party in some form or fashion once a month.  (I'm thinking the last Wednesday of each month).  

Without further adieu, here are my favorite Pinterest inspired back to school ideas:

1.  I'm definitely doing this fabulous idea from What the Teacher Wants to bring in a class pet:
Class Pet Special Delivery! 
Source:  http://tunstalltimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/special-delivey.html

2.  I adore this for my own desk, and I think I'm going to fix this for my daughter's K teacher as a first day gift. :)
teacher gift  
Source unknown--please let me know if you know who to credit!

3.  Are you a die-hard fan of Ladybug's Teacher Files like me?  Talk about graphic design skills!  I love this *FREE* powerpoint presentation for Meet the Teacher night:
Meet the Teacher PowerPoint 
Source:  http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/09/editable-parent-presentation-pack-free.html  

 4.  I love this photo booth idea for Open House/Meet the Teacher night:



OMG how cute is this! If my students came to open house and their parents had smart phones! "Photo Booth! What a great idea for a back-to-school open house!" 
Source:  http://www.kindergartenkindergarten.com/2012/06/say-cheese.html



5.  I'm a huge Ashley Hughes fan, and I love this post with lots of back to school organization ideas


From the School Supply Addict, a ton of links to teacher's blogs where they show their room set-up. Themes, organization, activity areas, etc. Only go when you have plenty of time! You could spend hours taking notes on all the great ideas that are being shared! 
Source:  http://www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com/room-setup.html 

6.  Fab idea for sorting community supplies:
Dealing with school supplies on the first day of school 
Source: lhttp://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/07/oh-supplies.html

7.  Love these for the parents...a little back to school touch to remind them how important they are in their child's education:
Apples for the parents...this is cute, thinking I'll put it on the desks during parent orientation :)Source:   http://kindergartencupcakecrumbs.blogspot.com/ 

8.  I love Jodi Southard's helpful resource for parents.  I Plan to include these in my students' OWL Binders:
Questions to ask while reading fiction text. Free downloads from Fun in First 
Source:  http://fun-in-first.blogspot.com/2013/07/tips-for-parentshow-to-help-my-child.html

9.  I'm super excited about passing out my Parent Handbook Flipbook at Open House:
Customizable Parent Handbook Flipbooks 
10.  And, as a mom, I Love this:
Back to School Traditions to Start With Your Family 
Source:   http://sweetrosestudio.com/2013/07/back-to-school-traditions-to-start-with-your-family.html 

I hope I gave you a little Back to School Pin-spiration!  Please link up and share your own back to school ideas.  I'll be back this weekend with classroom pictures and more back to school ideas!
 


  
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11 comments:

  1. The Brown-Bag TeacherJuly 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    I {love} those mason jars - so cute! And Kristen is the absolute best. Her stuff is adorable. :) Thank you so much for hosting!

    Catherine
    The Brown-Bag Teacher

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  2. StephanieJuly 24, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Love the parent handbook flipbook. I've already re-pinned it so I can utilize on day. Sad to see you linky go, can't wait for the monthly one though. Thanks for hosting this all summer.

    Stephanie
    PolkaDotPalace

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  3. KaSandraJuly 24, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    My favorite is the back to school gift jar :-)
    I've really enjoyed these linky parties. I'm so glad you had this idea and I'm super stoked to have found your blog.
    KaSandra
    MemoriesMadeinFirst

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I love the classroom pet idea. I have wanted to try that for a while. Thanks so much for hosting these linky parties! I have had a blast!!
    Jennifer
    Love Teaching Kids

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  5. First Grade FuntasticJuly 25, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    OMG! You have so many wonderful ideas! I repinned almost all of them!
    Sara

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  6. Carla July 25, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Ashley-Love the Ladybug Teacher Files post...definitely grabbing those. I'm wondering about use that idea in Smartnotebook with a slide for each block...morning work, objectives, homework assignments...great way to organize kids too!
    Carla
    Comprehension Connection

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    1. Carla July 25, 2013 at 1:19 PM

      I linked up with you. You'll have to come and visit. This was a really great linky. It was fun going back through my pins to narrow my choices. Thanks for creating it.
      Carla

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  7. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Ashley! Just found your blog!! Love it! So many great ideas!! I love this linky party too! Super fun! What did we do before pinterest!?!?

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  8. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    So I have a question...how do you copy the image on your blog so that it takes you back to pinterest? Mine just shows the image and that's definitely not as fun!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Great Linky idea! Love the power point and owl flip book!

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  10. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I love that Parent Flip book as well! I can't wait to make it for Back to School Night.

    Marcy
    SearchingForTeacherBalance

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