Monday, June 1, 2015

Why I Started Blogging

I started blogging last September so I am still relatively new to the blogging world.  I started blogging as a way to share what was happening in my classroom and our elementary with our parents.  {That's the reason behind my name choice too.  I wanted to share with everyone the fun and the learning that was happening in BBA, the name of our school.} 

Classroom pictures

However, I quickly realized that I loved the creative outlet that it provided, and the blog slowly morphed into more than just showing off student's work.  Now I still share student work, but I also like to write about teaching too.

 Once I started blogging, creating products on TpT quickly followed.  I had been buying products on there for a while, and I had a flash of inspiration where I thought, "I could make products like these for myself." And if I'm making them for my own classroom, I might as well post them online as well.


I honestly wasn't expecting anyone to buy what I created.  Which means that I am still excited and surprised every time I get an email saying that I sold a product!

This is a forever freebie in my store for you to try out in your classroom!

I still struggle with the idea that any other teacher's would want to read what I have to say about teaching.  But I enjoy blogging and creating for myself no matter what.  Plus, I have met some amazing teachers who are passionate about their teaching.  Whether it is through seeing their pictures on Instagram or reading their blog posts, I am inspired by the teachers that I have met in this fun journey.
I would love to get to know you better too.  Feel free to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or TpT by clicking on the links on the top right! 

http://www.iheartgrade3.com/

And if you are interested in reading about why some of the other amazing teachers in our blogging community started blogging, then stop by I Heart Grade 3.  Monica is hosting an awesome summer linky every week, and this is the second week's topic.

3 comments:

  1. Love your post! I share the exact same feelings as you! I am so surprised, thankful and overwhelmed when i hear the cha ching noise going off!!

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  2. Hi Crystal,

    Wow! Our motivation for blogging is pretty much the same - including how it has changed in scope and purpose. My first idea was to have a blog to show parents what is going on in the classroom throughout the day - but it has grown into something more than I ever thought I was capable of managing. I LOVE my little space on the internet.

    Thanks again for linking up AGAIN! You rock!

    Monica

    www.iheartgrade3.com
    www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/I-Heart-Grade-3

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  3. My TPT store is MUCH smaller than yours, but I definitely understand the thrill of getting those emails saying I've sold something. Thanks for sharing your story of how you got into blogging!

    Kristin
    Teaching In A Nutshell
    Teaching In A Nutshell Designs

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