2015 Goals Linky


2015? How did that happen? I can't believe it! I know we say that every year, but really? Time really flies! 
So I thought I should start the year off with good intentions and write a blog post. Thank you Jessica at http://www.firstgradenest.com/

I would love to bump up the small group instruction - both guided reading and math! How to get those math groups started? Finding the time, the energy, the support to get them going! I would love to them set up.... Here's hoping! 
Ok what I would REALLY love to get done this year is to get my new classroom organized! I moved into the school in August. I was suppose to have two extra weeks to unpack, but since there were little creatures living in our school that needed to be removed! So I didn't get to unpack and organize it the way I wanted to! So I'm hoping to find/make the time to organize the cupboards and closets and drawers in my classroom. I am soooooo tired of looking for something and not finding it! I'll get there. I'll get there. I'll get there. 
ENGLAND! Planning on getting there this spring! WOO HOO!! 

 
I would love to blog more, scrapbook more and read more! When someone finds the way to get extra hours in the day - PLEASE let me know how! lol

OK - these are some big goals! Hope to see you all before 2016! lol 
Thanks for sticking with me on the journey! 


Comments

  1. TeacherTeacherDecember 30, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing your goals Kristin. After reading this I got motivated and joined the linky party. We have a lot of similar ones. Organised, exercise, England and blog more :) Good luck in 2015.
    Hayley

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  2. KrissyDecember 31, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Teacher Teacher!
    Hayley,
    I'm soo glad I motivated you! I need to go check it out! Hey - I blogged again! See - if I'm home, I have more time! lol Good luck! Keep in touch!
    Kristin

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    1. TeacherTeacherJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      I'm loving your motivation and positive attitude for 2015! Just read your new blog post. I hope you are watching Friends in moderation! Looking forward to reading more from you.
      Hayley

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