Make N Stuff Guilt Free

Hey all! Hope you have enjoyed your weekend!

I've been a busy bee creating some fun center activities for my classroom! 

The greatest thing I have done yet (as far as blog world and TPT) is to create a TPT store!

 Check It Out!

Let me just say that I get so excited to see how many times my freebies are downloaded! 

But more than that, because I can share my ideas via my precocious  precious firsties and TPT, my hubby doesn't fuss about how much time I spend back here making stuff!  Slap a $1 on whatever it is and all of my guilt is gone!

(Who am I kidding? I don't feel guilty at all!)

I want to SHOUT from the roof tops how incredibly blessed I am!  From my awesome family, to my undies, I am so THANKFUL! 

God is good.  If there is anything in your life that is weighing you down, or causing doubt in your heart, know this: YOU CAN DO IT.  You can't do it alone, but you can do it with Christ by your side. 

Jesus has brought me through some tough times. He has kept his promise.  He has NEVER let me down. 

I can stand before my students with love and patience because He put me there.

I offer you encouragement.  Keep going.  Don't give up because he won't give up on you.

Sending you love and hope...

 

Rock-N the Boat

There is no time like the present.

Over this past summer I was a CRAZY blog stalker and learned a lot about The Daily Five.  I caught the fever.  I was so disappointed with my reading block last year that I knew I had to change it up.
I bought the book, read it in two days.

 I was SOLD.

I didn't know how I was going to do it.  I just knew that I was.  I was beside myself with excitement. 
So much so, that I convinced my bestie co-worker to take the plunge with me. 
She caught the fire too. 

We are smoldering!!!

We LOVE LOVE LOVE The Daily Five!  It is the best thing since sweet tea!

We love D5 so much that we tossed the idea around about implementing something similar in math.  (We use Go Math)

Well, my bestie co-worker (Adventures in First With Mrs. Key) came to me yesterday and said, "Let's Do It!"

I agreed. 

She was willing to jump with me.  Who am I not to return the favor?! :) 

Here we go, wish us luck!  If any of you implement something similar to D5 during your math block, I can use ALL the help I can get!

 Resources are WELCOME!

Please share! 

On another note:
I put together a Go Math Chapter 3 Review/Study Guide (2pgs).  Thought I'd share just in case you might be able to use it.

                                                      Chapter 3 Review









 Things My Kids Say:   Mrs. Forehand announced, "Boys and girls, we don't have time to stop by the bathroom before lunch. So, I'm going to give you a squirt of hand sanitizer.  The alcohol in it will kill all those yucky germs."

"Mrs. Forehand, my momma drinks alcohol.  I didn't know beer could kill germs!" exclaimed a very bright little girl.

 Many hushed whispers went around the room.
("Her mom drinks beer?"  "What's beer?"  "You can drink alcohol?) 

Mrs. Forehand smiled ever so sweetly, "Sweetie, it's not the same kind of alcohol.  Now, let's go eat lunch."

Yep! My Cheeks Froze

It was cold Saturday night! Oh my goodness! I didn't think daylight was ever going to come!


But with that said, the boys had a blast! And so did I!

It was back to school today. ROUGH!!! Being spoiled for nine days has its consequences!

I missed my kiddos very much.

For whatever reason, I told my kiddos my first name! The look of shock was PRICELESS!
"Mrs. Forehand, We didn't know you had two names!"

Such simple things mean so much. It's all about building relationships. My students would travel to the moon and back for me, just as I would for them.

Have you ever told your students your first name?

Freezy Cheeks!

 We are up and at 'em this morning getting ready for our primitive camping trip! Very excited! However, I might be rethinking this whole thing tonight when it's 48* outside and I have to go "you know" in an outhouse type device... Whew! my butt has chills just thinking about it!



Things My Kids Say: "Momma, when I grow up I'm going to be a gambler." 
"You are going to be a what?" 
"Yeah, a gambler.  I heard daddy say that he used to go with his ex wife and it was a lotta' fun." 
"Oh, you did.  What else did daddy say about his ex wife?"
"That she was prettier than you.  Hahahaha momma, I'm just kiddin'! Daddy didn't say that!  No, momma don't call daddy!!!"




P.S. We do not support gambling nor have I ever been gambling.  And I hope my son does not follow in his father's (pre-good wife's) footsteps. 

Too cute not to share!

Not a Monster in Law

I woke up to a nice surprise this morning. My mother in law stopped by to say she was taking me (and the kids) to lunch! What a sweetie! Yes, you heard me correctly-my mother in law. No, she isn't out to get me! She's not a monster at all!

On the contrary, she is one of my dearest friends. When Steven (the 'ol ball-n-chain)and I first got together, she said to me, "Honey, he may be my son but he's still a man and if you have to give him a good cussin' every now and then, it's all right by me. A woman's got to keep her man in his place. Just don't tell me what ya said." From that moment on, our friendship was sealed in fate. I couldn't have asked for anything better! But I must add-sometimes I do tell her the good stuff! ;)

Thirteen years later her son and I are still going strong! Well, I gotta run and get my FREE lunch and pack up for primitive camping! That should lead to an interesting post!



Things My Kids Say: "Mrs. Forehand, when my daddy watches football, he says the "F" word and throws the remote when they don't get the ball!"

All in a Days Work

I've been working harder than Santa's top notch elf!

 

Whew!  I must say I've been enjoying every minute of it!
 My students will be crying "No more Mrs. Forehand! We can't take it!"
And in my evil teacher laugh "Rahahah, write students write!"
I have lots to share!

Cub Scout meeting tonight ow-ow-owwwwww! ;)  Just looked over at the table and remembered I have to sew five little hand prints to our flag! Oopps! Better get on that- As soon as I get back from Wally World.  I need pick up some  modeling clay (the boys will be making snakes tonight) and I don't know about you all, but I have gotten to the point that I hate having to step foot in that place.  Yes, they have great prices and everything I need in one place yatta yatta yatta, but I just hate it!  Guess I'll have to put on my big girl panties and get it done.
 "Do it for the Wolves! Ow-OW-Owwww!"

                                                     Let's Write About It: Thanksgiving

Let's Write About It: Christmas

 

Can I just say that I am having a blast! I soooo needed this week off! ;)  We are just hanging out and sleeping in!  To celebrate all this fun I'm having, I would like to share a freebie with you!  But there is a catch! Isn't there ALWAYS a catch?! Follow me and enjoy this little freebie! Check out my TPT store.  The ideas are rolling in! I hope you can find something you can use! Check back often-Juices are flowing! Hehe!

Halloween Free Writing Paper

I created this packet to take students through the writing process using graphic organizers and fun clip art.  It's an easy way to get them writing! Check it out, Just in time for Halloween!  I will have Christmas coming soon!

 

Let's Write About It: Halloween

 

 

Thank you! And Happy Wednesday!

 



Halloween Fun!

 

 

 

 



Skully's Bones!

Go Big or Go Home

It's been a long time... CRAZY doesn't begin to descibe the week prior to Fall Break!

Well, as the saying goes "Go big or Go home" I have jumped into the wonderful world of Teachers Pay Teachers.  I have uploaded one freebie and I am working on my first sale item! This is all so overwhelming much fun!  I will continue to work out the kinks and work on creating some totally cute things for us all to use in our classrooms!
Thank you for your love and support!
One crazy lady-
Signing off!

It's The Ice Cream Shake