Freebie Friday!

Yesterday I officially linked up to Teacher Week at Blog Hoppin'!

Thanks to all of YOUR amazing blog posts, Pinterest pins and just generally awesome ideas and generosity, I have been feeling VERY inspired. So I decided to post my very first TEACHER FREEBIE!!!

The first one applies mostly to IB - PYP teachers. These are kid friendly cards giving the definition of the 10 learner profile traits. Although these are intended for IB teachers, I think that they are honestly not only great vocabulary for kids, but also character traits that every learner should strive for! You'd be amazed at how quickly kids pick up on these traits!! Scroll down for the link!

Click here for printable Learner Profile Trait cards!

As I've said, this is my first year teaching first grade. Up until now, I had worked only with 3rd graders! This means A LOT of changes for me - including adding a WORD WALL to my classroom! So, of course, I had to create some cute alphabet letters like the ones below: 

Click here for full set of printable alphabet cards!

And finally, I used these GREAT genre labels that I found via the Clutter Free Classroom, added some kid friendly definitions and shrunk them to the size of a flash card. 

Click here for printable genre labels and definitions!

I think that's all for me for now - I'm pretty new to this whole freebie thing. But I think I like it! I can't wait to see what you all post - so don't forget to link up over at Blog Hoppin' to share!!

Where I Teach Wednesday (yes, I know it's Thursday...)

I stumbled upon this most recent teacher link up a little late in the game, but I'm still excited to participate! It's Teacher Week over at Blog Hoppin' and yesterday all of the amazing teachers that linked up showed off their teaching space. Well I had already been planning to do just that so why not link it up too??? Even if it is a day late...

Here is the view as you enter my classroom. I'm sticking with the beach theme this year but decided to spice it up with a cruise ship! Eventually I want to have all their little first grade faces in the life rings surrounding the boat. 

We're also a pod school - meaning no real walls or doors. To most people who come in for the first time, this boggles their minds. I honestly prefer it - you're able to better collaborate and be spontaneous with your teammates. And it's great for "borrowing" ideas you see other people using throughout the day!

Library area complete with new, reupholstered rocking chair. Though not as comfy as my old one :(

Computer and reading/writing centers

My thinking maps and PYP Learner Profile Traits board. Actually the IB learner Traits have changed since I took this photo! I hope to upload the new definitions I created as a freebie on Friday!

My math and calendar area. I'm excited to get to integrate the calendar into my morning meeting again!

IB Unit of Inquiry board, sink/water fountain and workshop/word wall area. I just LOVE the little stuffed sea creatures hanging from the ceiling! Thanks to my Momma and Auntie for coming in and helping out with that (among many other things...)

"Information Station"

A view of MY space. I just LOVE my little Ravens bulletin board behind my desk for photos of all my favorite memories and people!

And just a few wide shots of the room in general...

I hope you all liked touring my very first first grade classroom! Be sure to hop on over to the linky party at Blog Hoppin' to check out tons of other great learning spaces!!