Monday, May 25, 2015

Weekly Summer Link-Up: Summer Goals

Hey there!
I'm linking up with Monica from I Heart Grade 3 for her Weekly Summer Link-Up!
This week's topic is:
  I love this topic because I know that personally I am more motivated to reach my goals when I have shared them with others. It keeps me accountable. Since this list could probably go on for days and days, I am trying to focus on my top 3 goals for summer 2015. 


I happen to be blessed with friends and family who support my children's book addiction (and a husband who never says no!).  Unfortunately (don't hate me for admitting it) my classroom library is not leveled and is barely even organized. It needs some real help. These are a few of my inspiration pins I have in mind for the overhaul. 

Click on the images to see original pin.


I feel like simply saying "be a better blogger" is a bit of a cop-out for me so I am going to be more specific. I will make every intention to blog at least once a week this summer. Yep, I've put in ink (virtual ink) and you've witnessed it. I truly love blogging, even if it is mostly just for myself and I love the resources I discover and connections I make. 



The first part of the school year I was tearing through books like crazy. Then grad school started and after finishing my weekly assigned readings, I could barely ready my lesson plans. Well, I will still be taking grad school courses over the summer but I hope to work back up to spending time to enjoy reading. Here are a few I wanna get to this summer:

Where They Found Her - Kimberly McCreight
Where'd You Go, Bernadette? - Maria Semple
The Girl on the Train - Paula Hawkins
Divergent - Veronica Roth
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr 

Definitely a full summer ahead for me!
What are your goals you'd like to accomplish in summer 2015?




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11 comments:

  1. Miss Monica at I Heart Grade 3May 25, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Kayla!

    Thanks so much for participating in my very first Linky! I love hearing from other teacher/bloggers/authors/homeschoolers/mommies just like you!

    I fear that we share a common problem - my classroom library is not leveled yet either.... and it bothers me whenever I see my bookshelves completely messed up! I should have put that on my list of goals as well!

    I look forward to having you link up again throughout the summer! Thanks again!

    Monica

    www.iheartgrade3.com
    www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/I-Heart-Grade-3

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    1. Kayla RootMay 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks for hosting it! I look forward to all of the great topics you've set up for summer. Good way to keep myself committed to blogging.

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  2. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Sounds like a busy summer! Divergent is GREAT, just beware the third book in the series! I am going to check out your other titles! I love to read!

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    1. Kayla RootMay 25, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks for the heads up. I have avoided learning anything about the movies so that I can read through the books and then start watching them. Can't wait!

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  3. MarenMay 25, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I know the feeling about the classroom library.. Something I need to fix, too. Have a great summer!

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    1. Kayla RootMay 26, 2015 at 11:40 AM

      If I find a system I like, I'll be sharing later on this summer so check back for an update!

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    My classroom library could use an overhaul too. I've a friend who used that file for her library and loves it! Good luck to you.

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    1. Kayla RootMay 26, 2015 at 11:42 AM

      It's good to know it's not just my classroom! Sounds like a lot of classrooms could use some library help.

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  5. StacyMay 25, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Hi, Kayla!
    Good luck on the library! I have tried every trick in the book and nothing sticks. Keep us posted with your great ideas.

    Stacy
    Made with Love

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    1. Kayla RootMay 26, 2015 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks! Hopefully I can find something that works for my classroom and share some ideas as well!

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  6. Garden Full of KnowledgeMay 27, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. You're right, we do have something in common. I am hoping to blog more often over the summer, too. I love your book suggestions. I will definitely have to check them out. Thanks for sharing!

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