Hoot Hoot Hooray! I created a post today!

So I-like most bloggers- have had a brief leave of absence... it happens at the start of school. So let me just say sorry.

So... since I last posted I have been working on a collaborative project with my teamie to create themed Data Notebooks/Date Binders. We have two posted two so far and have started three others.

Our binders include a monster theme and an Owl theme- both follow the same format-but have their own sense of style and are completely adorable- it feels so good to be so pleased with a final product.

I also had the opportunity to go on a Leadership day to see at 7 Habits/ Leader In Me school in action. After getting resources from that school and some other schools on what they use for their data binders I decided I wanted to create a unified set that included all the basics. As a new seller on TPT I really wanted to create something that I could use and that others would want for their classrooms as well. So as a result of the visit I have been a little overwhelmed with ideas, projects, and papers to go in the binders- but I think after this week it will all be well worth it!

The data binders are an amazing way for students to take more responsibility for their learning, it creates motivation for them to do their best and opportunities to celebrate their successes! I had my first "Celebration Conference" last week where I met with a parent and we are able to have the student lead us through the binder identifying their strengths and areas for growth as well as share about their monthly goals, first grade goals, and future career goals! I WAS SO IMPRESSED! It made all the printing, organizing, labeling, sorting well worth it.

Since my last post I have sold my first 50 items on TPT- I know a small amount to some, but a number I am proud of considering I only have 11 items posted and 3 are FREE :).

Please join me in celebrating. I have a freebie for the first three people to comment on this post! Just pin this blog or one of my products onto pinterest and leave me a comment with your email.

Owl Data Notebook

Owl Data Notebook Set

Thanks,
~JustMyJobbie