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I have been way, way too busy trying to get things in order with being back to work and all!  But when I saw this linky I just had to take a break and link up!  I love reading and meeting other wonderful teachers/bloggers out there!
My name is Jamie Knefely.  I am 38 years old {way too close to forty if you ask me}!  I am married and have been for 14 years.  We have two beautiful girls {which I know some of you have seen plenty of on this little blog of mine}!  Emma is in 5th grade and Gracie is in 2nd!  I have been teaching for about 14/15 years.  I am starting to lose count.  I started sometime around the year of 2000.  I taught middle school {6th, 7th, 8th} for six years and then made the big switch to elementary.   I taught 3rd grade before finally settling into 2nd grade.  Second grade is where I feel like I have found my niche.  But never say never!!
These are a few of my favorite things….

being on the water – crafting – lazy days in the bed snuggling up with kiddos – Crayola crayons – Mr. Sketcher Markers – fresh flowers – a clean house – the smell of fresh paint – bright colors – happy people – a brand new purse – bubble gum – empty laundry baskets
If you weren’t a teacher, what would you want to be?
A candy shoppe owner!  I really don’t even like sweets that much, but I love the way a pretty candy shoppe looks!  The ways all the colors of candy are organized in the jars.  I actually had an entire plan in mind if teaching didn’t pan out, luckily it did.   I think I like the idea of this elaborate, beautiful candy shoppe {like the kind you see in magazines] more than actually running one!
Three little words to describe you.
calm – organized – smiling
Finish the sentence, “______, said no teacher ever!!”
“I love going to faculty meetings all the time”, said no teacher ever!!!
Q:  It’s your birthday and you can invite anyone you want {dead or alive} to the party.  Who are you inviting?
I would invite my grandmother who passed away when I fifth grade.  I was really close to her and I have so many questions I often think of, that I would love to get a chance to ask her.
Q:  You get to pick one superpower, what is it?
The ability to zoom around at warp speed!
Q:  If you had to sing one song on American Idol what would it be?
The House that Built Me – Miranda Lambert
{I love this song – The lyrics are so true:  sometimes this world will get you and you just need to get back home or back to where you came from to remember what is important}
Q:  Are you a morning person or night owl?
Definitely not a morning person, but not to sure I am always a night owl either!!
Q:  What’s your favorite resource you have created in your TpT shop?

I love my Grammar Flashback games and printable set!   I love that it is centered around the 80’s {totally my era}!  I also love that it can be use whole class or small group.
Share something we may not know about you.
I love to buy purses and storage containers – even when I don’t need them!!!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!  Be sure to link up!

            

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  1. nbafitis says

    August 13, 2014 at 3:25 am

    I am getting ready to move into my first classroom tomorrow, and laughed at the fact that I may have more storage containers (matching) than things to actually store in them! So I feel your storage container joy!

    Great to "get to know" you!!

    ~Nadya
    New Adventures in Elementary

    • admin says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:42 am

      They have just so many cute ones out there, it is hard to resist!!!

      Jamie

  2. Erin says

    August 13, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Awww, I loved getting to know more about you! I too am a fan of Miranda Lambert and would visit your candy shoppe anytime 🙂
    Erin
    Short and Sassy Teacher

    • admin says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Thanks!!! But I think I will stick to teaching for now! =))

      Jamie

  3. Melissa says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Ooh, Miranda Lambert is a great choice! I love the idea of being a candy shoppe owner, except I would eat all of the candy!!

    Don't Let the Teacher Stay Up Late

  4. MissWoodwardsClass says

    August 13, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I know we've been following each other for a while now, but it's nice to learn more about you! 🙂

    Ellie
    Miss Woodward's Class

  5. The Class Couple says

    August 14, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Hi Jamie! You have such a cute blog! I am with you on collecting purses! We have so many different outfits, so why not have a purse to go with each one?! Hope you are having a great start to your school year!

    ~Becky
    Theclasscouple.weebly.com

    • admin says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:35 am

      We are off to a great start! Just way to busy! Thanks for stopping by!

      Jamie

  6. Marcy G says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Jamie,

    You and I have a lot in common. As I was reading your favorite things I kept saying to my self, "Me too!"
    I love the idea of owning a Candy Shoppe. I think that would be a blast, but I love sweets so I think that may become a problem.

    Marcy
    Searching for Teacher Balance

    • admin says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:34 am

      I would not eat the candy, but I would have to worry about my husband and oldest daughter. They always are down for something sweet to eat. Thanks for stopping by!!

  7. Kelly - Sliding Into Second Grade says

    August 15, 2014 at 2:59 am

    I loved reading about your teaching experience! I didn't know you were all over the place but what great experience I'm sure you've got. I only have three years under my belt but I'm looking forward to many more 🙂 Each year I feel like you learn a bit more!

    Kelly
    Sliding Into Second Grade

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One of my most favorite boards in my classroom is this 👇🏻 bulletin board right here! This is how it looks at the beginning of each year. As the year progresses I hang student art work and writings up. At the end of the year I take the work off and it is in order, neat and tidy, and students now have a portfolio of their best 2nd grade work. The bright folders I use to match my classroom theme are cut in half and the sign is just typed up in PowerPoint.

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One of my most favorite boards in my classroom is this 👇🏻 bulletin board right here! This is how it looks at the beginning of each year. As the year progresses I hang student art work and writings up. At the end of the year I take the work off and it is in order, neat and tidy, and students now have a portfolio of their best 2nd grade work. The bright folders I use to match my classroom theme are cut in half and the sign is just typed up in PowerPoint. 

Here is a link to the bright file folders I used on this board (I use the extra folders to keep stuff stored in my filing cabinet): https://amzn.to/4mS2GhY
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