Introducing Teaching Maddeness

Since the end of the year is such a maddening time in the teaching world, I thought this would be the perfect time to introduce my new blog, Teaching Maddeness!  {Yes, that is a play on the word madness and my last name Madden....it is not misspelled due to an overworked, stressed brain that is in much need of the summer vacation that has finally arrived.}


The last week has been super busy with cleaning up the classroom and getting it ready for summer cleaning, the last few days of babysitting teaching, awards, end of year DVD production, and of course, preparing for next year already {more on that later}!  But FINALLY, summer is here!  So what does a teacher do on the first day of summer?  Well, launch a new teaching blog, obviously!


Those of us in the profession know that teachers are always working.  Just because the calendar says Saturday or June or the clock says 5:00pm or 10:00pm doesn't mean work is over!  Hence, the title "Teaching Maddeness."  I often wonder if our husbands knew exactly what they were marrying into - this life of madness.  Whether we're on vacation {where I'm collecting bags of sand and searching for enough sharks' teeth to send to our pet pal class in Kansas}, or running to Target for trash bags and leaving with a cart full of school decor/supplies, my job filters into all aspects of my life our lives!  But, I wouldn't have it any other way!  And, I feel extremely lucky to have Mr. Madden, who is always supportive and involved, along on this maddening ride with me.


I look forward to sharing my classroom adventures with you along the way, too!  This summer I'll be sharing how I am transforming Madden's Movie Stars into Madden's MONSTERous Masterminds.  Of course, I started my classroom website transformation when I got home from school yesterday {what else would I do on the last day of school?}  Check it out here - http://www.teacherweb.com/sc/bells/madden - and stay tuned for more soon!

13 comments

  1. I LOVE the name of your blog! Good luck to you! Just holler if you have any questions or need any advice.

    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

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  2. Thanks, Lori! I just might take you up on that! ;) I'm now a follower of your blog!

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  3. Seriously, so many wonderfully talented bloggers have helped me out along the way. I love when I can do the same.

    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

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  4. I love your blog and can't wait to see what you have to share. Thanks for following my blog. I am excited about joining the blogging world.

    Jennifer
    Grade2Happenings

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  5. Welcome to the blogging world Amanda! You will love it. I found I like much more than website.

    http://secondgradelockerroom.blogspot.com

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  6. A happy hello to blogging. Summer is a great time to begin the journey of blogging. I've been a fan of yours way back since the old MSN site for 2nd grade.


    Yearn to Learn Blog

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  7. Thanks, Sandy! I know I'll love it...I've been a blog stalker for a while. ;) It's so nice to see that many of us are from way back in the beginning of those MSN days - and we're STILL teaching and sharing!

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  8. I'm so glad to have found your blog! I've been a big fan since the beginning of TC :)
    Welcome & I can't wait to read more!

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  9. Love all your ideas!

    mysecondgradejournal.blogspot.com

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  10. Okay so I've go to ask... Is this your first blog ever??? It is amazing!! I just started my blog about a week ago and I am no where near close to where you are. I have two followers so far... I LOVE my followers and I am so grateful for them but I would LOVE more :) Any tips, advice, or suggestions you have would be GREATLY appreciated!!

    Jodi

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  11. Oh my blog is southernsweetieinsecond.blogspost.com

    Take a look if you get a chance and let me know if you have any advice for me :)

    Thanks again!
    JOdi

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  12. Hi Jodi! Yes, this is my first ever blog, but I can't take credit for it's awesome looks. I had a professional create it. Diana at Custom Blog Designs is AMAZING! I'm heading over to your blog right now! :)

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  13. I am loving your blog! I am so glad you started one :)

    Brittany
    Sweet Seconds

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