Catching Up & SLANT Box(es)

It has been quite a while since I have written, too long, especially based on the number of pictures that I have collected for posts I intended on writing.  Pictures of things I was preparing for my room before school started, my room all ready to meet my new 1st grade kiddos, etc.  So my goal is to start small, to set a goal to post once a week.  For the most part I will try to post new things, what we are doing in my class etc.  Sometimes I will go back and post some of the things I had in mind.

One of the biggest reasons that I have not posted in so long, in addition to the whole back to school thing, is that I found out at the very end of July that I am pregnant with my 1st baby!  Not only did this consume my thoughts, but also drained me.  I could have crawled into a cave and slept my whole first trimester if it weren't for the fact that it was back to school.  So I just did not have the energy to plan and write most days.  Now that I have my energy back, I am hoping that I will be back!

So for todays catch up: SLANT Box(es)!

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I never posted about the amazing box I got in August and got my September box this week and want to post about that one too.  So first...

August

In August the theme was "Home Town Pride".  My partner was Holly from Findingmyeverydayhappy.blogspot.com .  Holly is from Cincinnati, so my box included some awesome things!

 My awesome August box from Cincinnati

 New teacher mug, a scarf in my favorite color, Green, and some tea

 Flying Pigs are a big thing in Cincinnati, so Holly included this cute flying pig.

 Some Cincinnati Chili and recipes

 Sharon Creech is from Cincinnati! and a Bangles Bracelet  (sorry Holly, I have to wait to wear this until after football season since I love my Giants!)

 My card from Holly with a picture of the skyline in Cincinnati

I brought my Flying Pig to school since its what I want to tell the kids some days when their questions are just too crazy for an actual response! Haha

September

In September the theme was "Teach On" and my partner this time was Sandy from Fearless in 5th.  

 You know its going to be a good Month when 2 boxes arrive!

p.s. Sandy I need to know where this duct tape is from its too cute!

 I was so excited to unwrap I almost didn't take pictures

 My last initial painted to match my Teal and Lime Green classroom.

 On to the second box!

I forgot to take pictures at home since I brought everything from my "Teach On" box to school.  So instead here are the pictures of all my goodies at school and for some where I put them at school to use.

  

 Who doesn't go crazy over school supplies!

 This cute notebook actually ended up in my purse not at school.  At the moment I have been using it to keep track of name ideas for the baby!

 The green and blue note cards went right into my notes home basket.  Some of the other notes in here are pre-printed ones that go home frequently.

 I might have an obsession with Duct Tape, and the Lime green fits in perfectly!

 My pencil pouch I keep in my school bag fits right in with this months theme and the Flair Pens and post-its went right in to use.

 Again I might have an obsession/problem/addiction, but I did not have neon sharpies so my collection is feeling more complete!

Who doesn't love fun shaped post-its, and the acorns are just right for fall.

I love joining every month and getting to know new teachers.  Getting to know 2 new teachers each month is almost as exciting as getting fun presents in the mail!  If you have never tried it click on the SLANT Box Icon on the side, it will take you to Lessons with Coffee's blog to join!