Have you ever had an idea that just clicked, the heavens opened, and you KNEW it was supposed to be? That's sort of what happened to myself (Sara) and my teaching partner/best friend Kelli this year. After creating countless centers, quizzes, activities, you name it for our own classrooms the past couple years, we finally had that AH-HA! moment of, "Gosh, why don't we take all the stuff we've made and share it with others? Surely if we needed it, there are other teachers out there who need it too!" Or something like that. Thus, 2BrightBlondeTeachers was born. Because 2DumbBlondes (the original idea) probably wasn't gonna sell much. So, here we are.
Despite all the preparation, the planning, budgeting, inspiring pep talks and long conversations about exactly which Hello font to use in our next product, we have loved every second of starting this journey together. For both of us, this new venture is something that feeds our souls. Being able to take our love of teaching, the fun part of creating products and buying adorable clipart, plus the fellowship and camaraderie that comes with working so closely together makes our classrooms and our lives better. What's the whole brain teaching rule...something along the lines of "Keep your dear teacher happy"? My kiddos won't have to work so hard at that when I am feeling fulfilled with my job and my peers. Win-win!
So this first post kicks off something of a new mantra for us with the whole New Year, New Adventures. We are inspired, we're ready to kick it into high gear and see some awesome things happen this year. To share all of that gung-ho-ness with you, we are posting our very first TpT product as a flash freebie-today through 9 pm on Sunday. So grab it quick! It's a New Year, New Adventures (are you sensing a theme here?) packet with writing activities, leveled text passages, comprehension questions, and more. We are so hopeful you will love it and post some feedback for us to get the ball rolling. And, if you're up for it, we'd love to connect with you and your blog and be those teachers/women/mommies/wives that build each other up. Thanks for stopping by!! If you visit our store, stay tuned as we post new items. Be sure to follow us on TpT, Instagram Twitter, and Pinterest!
You can grab that freebie in our 2BrightBlondeTeachers TpT store by clicking on the preview below:
A little about us, since we're sort of new on the scene and we want to get to know you! We teach in the southwestern part of Missouri, in a mostly rural community. I (Sara) am in my fourth year of teaching, graduated from Missouri State University, and am ALMOST DONE with my masters in instructional technology. Can I get an amen?? Kelli has been teaching 6 years, also a graduate of Missouri State, and that stinker finished her masters 2 years ago. We both just became Google Apps for Education (GAFE) certified educators after spending 3 hours staring at a computer screen and saying things like, "Oh darn, I created a new event instead of a calendar!" and "Whoa, what boxes did you check for number three?" But alas, we passed! And in case you were wondering, yes, we are both natural blondes, although we subscribe to the platinum highlight like everyone else. Don't judge. :) We are both mommies-my 9-month-old squishy ball of giggles is now cutting her top two teeth, and Kelli's high school kiddos are both driving or permit driving. Yikes. Clear the roadways, people. We are dog lovers in the extreme...don't be surprised to see posts about the fur children thrown in the mix every once in awhile. That's about it! Comment below with your New Year, New Adventures, and let us know a little about you!
Kelli and Sara
2BrightBlondeTeachers
