Last weekend I attended an amazing Frenchlick Teacher Blogger Retreat in Frenchlick, Indiana. It was truly a blast! It was a much well needed retreat to reenergize and keep me focused and on track with some of my goals. The school year has flown by in a whirlwind and this retreat has allowed me to reset some of my priorities.
On Saturday was the big meet up day. First, we did a fun icebreaker activity that spelled out the theme for the weekend “Take Your Passion and Make it Happen”. Next, we did a fun teacher tool swap activity. We were broken into clusters by grade level/specialty and passed our bags around until the music stopped. We then each opened up the gift and the person who gave it to you explained their gift. I received some materials to make a cool probability station. My gift to the other person was a mini glue gun, a battery operated pencil sharpener, baskets, poster markers and sharpies.
The next activity was one of my favorite activities and that was the roundtable discussions. I learned a ton on ideas on how to increase my followers, branding myself, TpT ideas and utilizing Pinterest. After that it was time for all the goodies and giveaways! I won a very cute 30.00 store credit to Twinkle Twinkle Lil Jar. Next we received our t-shirts and swag bag full of goodies.
That night we ended with an epic 80’s party. There was fun, food, games and even a surprise flash mob dance. The photo booth was a nice touch as well. The next morning (early next morning, because of Daylight Savings Time) we met for a farewell group pic with our t-shirts on and had breakfast at the resort’s famous breakfast buffet.
We then bid our farewells and headed back to our respective homes. Overall I had a blast connecting faces with names and getting to know more teacher blogger friends. I can’t wait for next year! Check out some of the pics that I took from this weekend!
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Ready for the retreat to begin!
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Our theme for the weekend!
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| I won a 30.00 credit to this vendor Twink Twinkle Lil Jar! Can't wait to use it! |
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| Ready for the 80's party! |
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| Some of me and my new blogger friends! |
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| What can I say I'm an 80's baby!!!! |
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| What an EPIC 80s party this was! |
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| Our last group pic of the Retreat! |
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| Saying our Goodbyes! Until next time Frenchlick! |
This looks like it was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThis retreat sounds like a wonderful experience. It also sounds like a great way to recharge and connect with other teachers. Glad you guys were able to attend!
ReplyDeleteThis retreat sounds like a wonderful experience. It also sounds like a great way to recharge and connect with other teachers. Glad you guys were able to attend!
ReplyDeleteI heard this was a great time! Next year, I hope to join you all!
ReplyDeleteOh man, this looks like a fantastic time! I'm in Tennessee, too! I'd love to join in some of the fun with you ladies. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had so much fun!! I'm super jealous! Are you going to Orlando?!?
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so jealous! I have been wanting to attend a TPT meet up, but there's never any blose to us! :( I loved reading how yours went!
ReplyDeletesounds like so much fun! I wish i would've been able to attend! I'll look for you in Orlando if you're going? ~ Tidy Teacher
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this, yes we had a blast. Unfortunately I will not be attending the conference this year due to another conference scheduled during this same time. Have fun for me!
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