I loved how my boys made their tooth fairies with short hair (boys)!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
It's the Tooth Fairy!
We studied dental health this past week and my kiddos made the cutest tooth fairy! The template is by Angie over at Fall Into First. Thanks Angie for such a cute project!
I loved how my boys made their tooth fairies with short hair (boys)!
I loved how my boys made their tooth fairies with short hair (boys)!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
If I Were an Alien...
If I were an alien, I would be able to generate multiple copies of myself! One to teach, one to manage paperwork, and one to constantly create awesome crafts and projects for my firsties! Oh, and one to blog surf!
I almost forgot!
I would be able to burn calories at lightning speed!!!
That way I could eat all the french fries I want ( my weakness)!
Being able to fly would be cool too!
Last week we discussed space and my firsties created these cute mini posters! I am so PROUD of how much their writing has improved! These were a ton of fun to do!
Today one of my sweeties said: "Mrs. Forehand, is that coffee maker where your papers come out of the computer?" My heart mealted!
I almost forgot!
I would be able to burn calories at lightning speed!!!
That way I could eat all the french fries I want ( my weakness)!
Being able to fly would be cool too!
Last week we discussed space and my firsties created these cute mini posters! I am so PROUD of how much their writing has improved! These were a ton of fun to do!
Today one of my sweeties said: "Mrs. Forehand, is that coffee maker where your papers come out of the computer?" My heart mealted!
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Be Brave, Be Bold, and Teach on Teacher!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a sweet little freebie! To all my fellow teachers: I commend you for what you do. I love you as sister educators.
It is so comforting to pull up your blogs to find that you too have crazy, hair raising, wonderful days in the classroom! You are encouraging. You push me to be better. Isn't that what this is all about? Building one another up to be the best that we can be? It has tremendous wonderful effects on our students.
Never let anyone make you feel less than amazing. Each and every day you face a room full of hopeful smiling faces. Each child has very individual needs. Somehow, through the grace of God, we meet those needs. I remember EVERY elementary school teacher I had as a child! I couldn't tell you the name of the last doctor I visited.
What does that say? YOU MATTER and so does what you do!
It is so comforting to pull up your blogs to find that you too have crazy, hair raising, wonderful days in the classroom! You are encouraging. You push me to be better. Isn't that what this is all about? Building one another up to be the best that we can be? It has tremendous wonderful effects on our students.
Never let anyone make you feel less than amazing. Each and every day you face a room full of hopeful smiling faces. Each child has very individual needs. Somehow, through the grace of God, we meet those needs. I remember EVERY elementary school teacher I had as a child! I couldn't tell you the name of the last doctor I visited.
What does that say? YOU MATTER and so does what you do!
Be Brave, Be Bold, and Teach on Teacher!
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Just Because I Love You
As a side note:
When I got to school this morning, I noticed my students were not waiting in the hallway for me. I walked in my room and the lights were off and it was very quiet. As any teacher would, I felt this huge serge of panic begin to well up inside of me. WHERE ARE MY STUDENTS?!!!
Just as I thought "Run, get help!" they jumped out from hiding places and shouted "SURPRISE!"
Once the shock wore off and I knew they were ok, my heart swelled! I love my students! I just hope they know how much!
AND!!! One of my sweet girls that was in my kindergarten class brought me tie-dye cupcakes to cheer me on for the Color Run!!! AND!!! One of my boys brought me Girl Scout cookies!
(Yes, I had to run double time today! It was worth it!)
Aren't we all the luckiest girls in the world!!!
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Run Forest Runnn!
Hello! Happy Saturday!
Guess what I did? I signed up for The Color Run in Atlanta! A group of friends/teachers have all signed up. We even have a team name! We are the "Dashing Darlins of Dothan." We are so stoked about this 5K.
I have always wanted to be one of those graceful runners that you see on t.v.
Needless to say, I have never been able to get to the "graceful" part of running.
I was always the weird girl gasping for air, hacking up a wad of spit,
and near the brink of a most formidable death.
But, now thanks to the most awesome free app ever (Couch to 5K) I can run for FIVE straight minutes!
To those of you who are avid runners: PLEASE don't scoff at my meager 5min, it's a MAJOR accomplishment for this girl!
Supposedly by the time I complete the 8 week app (C25K) I should be able to run the entire 5k without stopping.
We'll see! Wish me luck!
On another note, I've been a busy little bee teacher! I cooked up this little mini unit in celebration of Groundhog Day. It contains seven activities! You will find math, science, and literacy!
Guess what I did? I signed up for The Color Run in Atlanta! A group of friends/teachers have all signed up. We even have a team name! We are the "Dashing Darlins of Dothan." We are so stoked about this 5K.
I have always wanted to be one of those graceful runners that you see on t.v.
Needless to say, I have never been able to get to the "graceful" part of running.
I was always the weird girl gasping for air, hacking up a wad of spit,
and near the brink of a most formidable death.
But, now thanks to the most awesome free app ever (Couch to 5K) I can run for FIVE straight minutes!
To those of you who are avid runners: PLEASE don't scoff at my meager 5min, it's a MAJOR accomplishment for this girl!
Supposedly by the time I complete the 8 week app (C25K) I should be able to run the entire 5k without stopping.
We'll see! Wish me luck!
On another note, I've been a busy little bee teacher! I cooked up this little mini unit in celebration of Groundhog Day. It contains seven activities! You will find math, science, and literacy!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
My little Wicket
Since a baby was out of the question, a puppy was the next best thing! Meet my baby Wicket! He is just a doll! He lets me bathe him, brush him, dress him, and (most of all) smother him with lots of love!
After a crazy day with my fabulous firsties, there is nothing better to come to than a wagging tail and sloppy kisses! Who knew that such a little fellow could have such a big personality!
During the holidays my students shared Elf on The Shelf stories; I shared Wicket stories. We'll just say he has a knack for stealing socks and underwear!
My husbands boxers are quite large compared to this little Yorkie. So to see Wicket tearing through the house at full speed with a pair was quite the show!
Wicket has also developed a love for plastic Easter Eggs! Who knew?!
After a crazy day with my fabulous firsties, there is nothing better to come to than a wagging tail and sloppy kisses! Who knew that such a little fellow could have such a big personality!
During the holidays my students shared Elf on The Shelf stories; I shared Wicket stories. We'll just say he has a knack for stealing socks and underwear!
My husbands boxers are quite large compared to this little Yorkie. So to see Wicket tearing through the house at full speed with a pair was quite the show!
Wicket has also developed a love for plastic Easter Eggs! Who knew?!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Anticipation
Ok, this is killing me!!! I just watch the electoral votes slowly creep up!
I'm on the edge of my seat! I have watched this election cycle for Months!
I'm so thankful to live and work in a country where we can exercise our right to vote.
The USA rocks!!! No place like home!
I'm on the edge of my seat! I have watched this election cycle for Months!
I'm so thankful to live and work in a country where we can exercise our right to vote.
The USA rocks!!! No place like home!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Getting Rid Of The Old and Beginning With The New
Guess what?
Guess....
I got rid of my teacher desk.
Yes.
I know. I know. I busted my butt for 4 years to earn that desk. And then I tossed it.
Yep.
I did it!
Mr. Shawn (our wonderful custodian) hauled it away under one condition: I could never ask to have it back.
It's a done deal.
Now we have space for something way cooler than a teacher desk!
I have two super cute over sized chairs at home that no one uses.
So, I announced to my hubby that I was taking one of "my" chairs to school.
(The other one will make it eventually!)
I can't wait to get it there! I want to create a super cozy reading nook-coffee house style. ;)
It will be so nice to have a comfy place forme the kids to sit and grade papers read.
My firsties and I have set out on our very first writer's workshop! (Let's Write About It: Halloween)
I know, I know, I really should have gone ahead and started with Thanksgiving!
I'm doing the best I can! ;)
It has been FABULOUS!
We've made it through our brainstorming bubble map and idea organizer.
Monday we begin our rough draft!
I hope by Friday that our final drafts are complete.
Then I'll give them some time off before we tackle Thanksgiving.
The kids are so excited about writing like "big kids."
I'll post pics of our finished product ASAP!
Meanwhile I have more goodies to share! Check it all out at my TPT Store!
Guess....
I got rid of my teacher desk.
Yes.
I know. I know. I busted my butt for 4 years to earn that desk. And then I tossed it.
Yep.
I did it!
Mr. Shawn (our wonderful custodian) hauled it away under one condition: I could never ask to have it back.
It's a done deal.
Now we have space for something way cooler than a teacher desk!
I have two super cute over sized chairs at home that no one uses.
So, I announced to my hubby that I was taking one of "my" chairs to school.
(The other one will make it eventually!)
I can't wait to get it there! I want to create a super cozy reading nook-coffee house style. ;)
It will be so nice to have a comfy place for
My firsties and I have set out on our very first writer's workshop! (Let's Write About It: Halloween)
I know, I know, I really should have gone ahead and started with Thanksgiving!
I'm doing the best I can! ;)
It has been FABULOUS!
We've made it through our brainstorming bubble map and idea organizer.
Monday we begin our rough draft!
I hope by Friday that our final drafts are complete.
Then I'll give them some time off before we tackle Thanksgiving.
The kids are so excited about writing like "big kids."
I'll post pics of our finished product ASAP!
Meanwhile I have more goodies to share! Check it all out at my TPT Store!
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