Wednesday, July 22, 2015

About This Kinder Teacher Linky!

Hey!  Today's linky is all about YOU.  Go link up at Kinder Tribe to get the image and link your blog post up!



I'm Katie, I'm the blogger and TPT author of Miss Kate's Desk.  I am one of the administrators of Kinder Tribe collaborative blog.  I've been in kindergarten for going on 4 years now (and I never want to leave!).  Here's a little about me.


Amanda from Polka Dots & Pals made this for me a month ago.  It's me exactly!  I have a scarf on and my iced coffee.  Also my favorite color is teal and I have on earrings (I feel naked without earrings!)  We are giving away a pal on the Kinder Tribe blog.  Go check it out yesterday's post with the giveaways!


My can't live withouts are a MUST. I wish on the school supply list I could only ask for Ticonderoga pencils, but it's a district list.  :)  I LOVE Pete the Cat.  I have two giant Petes in my room.  


I teach in the district I went to from K-12th.  I didn't apply for anywhere else and I was crossing my fingers for K.  This year will be year #4 for me.  Kindergarten has always been my ideal grade.  I just love the hilarity of it, the growth, the shaping of little people, the love for school, showing them my love of reading, being silly and they get me, and the fact that I don't have to teach multiplying and dividing fractions (can I get an amen?!?).


The thing that makes me cringe is the phrase..."Well my kindergarteners can't do _____".  A lot come in without hardly any learning/academic experience but weighing them down with "you can'ts" won't solve the problem.

I think collaboration is important.  I'm blessed to be in a K-2nd grade hallway that works well together.  I also love the teacher blogger, TPT, and Instagram community because they give you a kind of support that is different from talking about specific situations and kids at your school.  It's more of a "Look what I tried and it worked..." , or "Oh yes I have that much laminate to cut out too!"

I'm so excited to be a part of this Kinder Tribe and grow and learn together!



Posted by Unknown at 5:22 AM

33 comments:

  1. Teaching Under the SunJuly 22, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Crayola crayons and Ticonderoga pencils... there is no substitute for quality school supplies. I always buy extra crayons for the kids who send in wax. :) I wanted to older kids, but love my Kinders... they are so much fun.

    Teaching Under the Sun

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:02 PM

      Haha wax! Yes! The Roseart crayons get traded out in our supply closet if I can or donated to the art teacher. I just can't stand them! :)

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  2. Molly KarpowiczJuly 22, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Our job seriously is amazing. I can't get enough out of watching my kinders grow and the things they say are priceless!! Netflix is my go to procrastination tool ;)

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:03 PM

      Oh yes, Netflix is addicting. I may need a support group sometimes...but I love to work on my laptop and watch.

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  3. YukariJuly 22, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Your pal is SO cute!! I also love Pete the Cat! Any book that is written to music is a win for me ;)

    Yukari
    A Pinch of Kinder

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:07 PM

      Thank you! She did a great job on it! Oh yes, we love to read it and then do the song. :)

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  4. Glimmers of learningJuly 22, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Love the glitter on your blog! So inviting and fun! I haven't met a kid yet who doesn't love Pete the Cat! I need to get some for my little!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you! I love the look of glitter, but I'll admit...my kinders rarely use it for fear of the mess. Haha!

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  5. Deirdre GarciaJuly 22, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    I'm in the same boat, teaching where I went for K-12! Wouldn't want it any other way!

    Pete the Cat is my favorite! They gain so much confidence when they learn to "read" it on their own!

    Deirdre
    Mrs. Garcia's Super Scholars!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:09 PM

      Yes, and all the other districts were hiring before mine but I held out for my hometown. :)

      I love hearing the kids reading Pete the Cat books and singing along!

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Katie! So excited to meet you & be part of our new "kinder family"! I'm really looking forward to sharing & collaborating with you and our "tribe"! I love your blog! Yes, Pete The Cat Rocks! :)
    Annie Veas ~ The Learning Studio Bug :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:13 PM

      Hi! Yes, this tribe is awesome. I'm so excited about it!

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  7. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Katie! So nice to 'meet' you!! I am a fan of Pete the Cat too! Look forward to reading more from you soon!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:14 PM

      Thank you! Nice to meet you too! I love all this Pete the Cat love on here today!

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  8. Holly @ Research and PlayJuly 22, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Oh all the funnies :) The stories that I entertain people with are priceless! Glad to meet another kinder sister!

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  9. Sweet for KindergartenJuly 22, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Your pal is SO cute! I definitely cannot live without my Iced Coffe either! Love your blog!!! :)

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  10. KFUNdamentalsJuly 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Iced coffee is the BEST! So glad you're part of the tribe. :)

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:15 PM

      I love coffee in general but iced is my favorite! I need an IV of it.

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  11. Amanda PauleyJuly 22, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    I ask for Ticonderoga pencils on our supply list because the other pencils just don't sharpen well or hold up. I am thankful that we can ask for a specific brand. I have a small Pete, but I love your big one. I need to get one of those!
    Amanda
    Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten

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  12. Kelly BurlinskiJuly 22, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Oh, my Goodness! I need a Pete the Cat!!! So Cute! And the Kindergarten funnies..Seriously, I LOVE 5 year olds!
    My Fabulous Class

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:15 PM

      Yes you do need one! Sometimes Zulily has book character plush toys and they even get the huge one like I have and for about half the price. So check that on occasion! ;)

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  13. Just AsiaJuly 22, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Katie! Love your pal, love Pete, and I love iced coffee too!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      Awesome! Sounds like we would get along! :)

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  14. Marisa from Yee-haw in KindergartenJuly 22, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    So excited to read your blog. I absolutely love your design. I have a mini Pete the Cat and I'm not sure who loved him more- me or the kids. I'm kinda jealous of your big Pete though- so cute!!! So glad to get to know more about another member of the Kinder Tribe!
    Marisa
    Yee-Haw in Kindergarten

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:17 PM

      Thank you so much! :) I had a student once who liked to move my stuffed animals like Pete into random spots in the room when I was doing small groups and it was hilarious to see what Pete was doing. Check Zulily! On occasion they have book character plushes and even the big Pete for VERY cheap compared to the store I bought him from.

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  15. chevronandcentersJuly 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM

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  16. chevronandcentersJuly 22, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I love Pete the cat books too!! I listed them on my info ha!! I love watching the kiddos grow over the school year it truly is amazing!!
    Jill
    Chevronandcenters

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 8:17 PM

      Yes! He is awesome! :) I love all the Pete the Cat love today!

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  17. Hip Hooray in KJuly 23, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Katie,
    I'm with you! The "I Can't" don't help them at all! Every year I am absolutely amazed by the things that my kids DO accomplish. On another note, earrings are a must - totally. Love a good pair of classic earrings!
    Kirstin

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  18. UnknownJuly 23, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I love your blog! I love the colors and the sparkle! I love Pete the Cat books. My daughter just got into them, so I am reading them every night!! I love our tribe, and I am so excited to do more collaborating with you!

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  19. CarrieJuly 23, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    I cannot live without my netflix too! I literally watch seasons of shows while I am TPTing. I don't know what I would do without it!
    Buzz Into Kinder Blog
    Buzz Into Kinder on Facebook
    Buzz Into Kinder on TPT

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  20. DanielleJuly 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I have that same green rug in my classroom! I always ask for Ticonderoga pencils...they are the best!

    Danielle
    Carolina Teacher

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