Five for Friday! I'm back!

Well, I haven't linked up with Doodle Bugs for Five for Friday in over 2 months... ohh my word!

I've been missing in action, but am so excited to share why... I was hired as the new integrated preschool (3 year olds) teacher at a local public school!! It had always been a dream of mine to work in a public school and I am very excited for this new journey! So here goes my "back at last" Five for Friday... 

I couldn't sleep this morning, so what did I do?! I joined the Instagram world! I've had so much fun following my favorite teacher bloggers on my personal account, but I have decided to join the excitement and create one for my blog! @iisforinspire

I am so excited to start a new journey in a new district, new school, and new classroom! My classroom is currently empty and after the walls are painted and the floors are waxed, I get to move in! Oh the possibilities...

Have you ever been to Uniqlo Thrift Store?  I love stopping here to look for fun stuff for my class! If you are looking for play food, dolls, trucks, games, puzzles, and "reading buddy" stuffed animals, put it on your to-do list! Sometimes you can find wonderful furniture pieces for your classroom too! Of course I recommend soaking/wiping down everything you bought, but you can really find amazing things if you have the patience to look! I got all of this for $1.99! 

I started tutoring a former student and when we got to the library for our first session this week, the library was closed until 1pm. The mother of the student and I didn't expect the late start hours during the summer, so instead of canceling, I just tutored her at the local park right behind the library! It was such a nice and peaceful spot {birds chirping and all} and I will now give her the option, when the weather permits.  

Several weeks ago I tried coffee concentrate! Have you ever heard of it?! Tried it?! Ohh my word... I love iced coffee! I was babysitting for a family and stumbled upon coffee concentrate from Trader Joe's. I tried it and fell in love! Since Trade Joe's is about 45 minutes from where I live, I decided to try the local The Fresh Market and they had it! I do prefer the Trader Joe's brand over The Fresh Market brand, but it works for me! Just add water, milk and/or creamer and wahla! It has saved me money and trips to the local coffee shop :) 

Well, I'm glad to be back! Join me and many other fabulous bloggers by linking up with Doodle Bugs!