Tuesday, December 30, 2014

2015 Monthly Photo Challenge...one week at a time

Anyone else have a hard time with keeping up on the "photo a day challenge"?!?! Or is it just me?
If is just me, then this challenge that I came up with will be...well...just for muh! ;) Although, I hope this challenge will be for you too! I loved the idea of the "Photo a Day Challenge"...however I couldn't keep up. I wanted to but just couldn't...yes I admit it! So this is why I came up with a simpler challenge.

The whole idea is to DOCUMENT YOUR YEAR IN PHOTOS in and out of the classroom! This is a "Monthly Photo Challenge....One Week at a Time". You will not have to document every day. Interested?!? Keep reading!

Here is what you have to do...are you ready for the challenge?

1. Snap a photo or photos each week...

You get to choose how many to share (1-5), but make sure it is at least one. The list for each week will help you get at least one idea to snap...the rest of the photos could be of anything. Each month I will make sure one idea has to do with school...this way we can share our inspirations from our classrooms...OR...again,keep it simple and snap one photo per week

2. Share your photo on your blog or instagram...

Share your photo(s) for the week on any day OR Share your weekly photos the last week of the month. If you share your photos on your blog don't forget to add the button above. If you share your photos online use the hashtag #photoaweek2015

3. Write about your photo...

You can honestly write a short or long description of your photo. Please remember to add a caption or story.

4. Link it back to me...

If you link it back to me everyone will be able to see what you posted.

5. Check back each month for new ideas and the challenge button (button above)...

Goals:

*Keep things simple

*Keep up with your friends, instagram friends, and/or bloggy friends

*Share ideas, comments, & inspirations (inside and outside of the classroom)

*Keep up with posting on our blogs or instagram

Again, if this challenge is not for you, it's ok! You can join in on the fun whenever you want! LINK UP for the month of January will start on the 1st!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Monday, January 6, 2014

It's a New Year..

Happy New Year!

I thought I would blog today being that we are having a snow day...mmmhmm 12 inches! This gave me time to think about this New year.

As I look ahead I think of a quote I just heard and thought I'd share....

"A goal without a plan is just a wish"

Isn't this so true?!?! Who has set a New Year's goal and never accomplished that goal. Hmmmm? Yep I am raising my hand right now. ;) So now that it is the new year, I need to share my goals for my classroom and blog...fingers crossed I make the time and accomplish a few of my goals or at least one! If not then I made a good wish and was hopeful.

This is what I have so far:

1. Blog more often & collaborate with other bloggers...overall I love blogging...I love the idea of sharing my ideas and not only inspire others but get inspirations from other bloggers.

2. Stay organized! I created a blog planner a while back. I only got as far as writing down a to do list...yikes! I guess it's a start. Right?!? I love organizing and keep my classroom and lesson plans organized, however I need to focus on my blog! It's all about balancing and setting your priorities.

3. Take time for myself. Enough said.

4. Continue to create. This is my passion. I absolutely love to create things for my classroom, home, friends, etc.

I will keep my goals to a minimum. I feel good about these goals and know that I can accomplish a few, if not all. Hey if I don't, at least I made a great wish! Have you made new goals for the year?

Need back to school activities for the new year? Click on the pic...