My mini TPT shopping spree

I had a little fun with some TPT gift cards today!  Here is what I bought....

Parts of a.....

friend                                                                    listener

scientist                                                               mathematician 

 

I purposely chose the girls for math and science.  There are so many males images in these fields that I wanted to go against the grain.  I will probably purchase the boys in the future.  Check these posters and many more here!

My idea right now is to have a clip chart for each of my blocks.  We will see if it works!  I love Creation Castle's behavior charts!

I ran into this today.  I love that it makes center routines fun and positive!  Check out All Y'All Need!

I have the math alphabet and love it!!  I purchased the Science Alphabet to complement it!  Check out Lovely Little Leaders for this alphabet and the two math alphabets!

I have been drooling over this set since it came out.  I love the monsters!!  I am thrilled to finally have it!  Check out Primary Graffiti for this set and more!

Now to printing and laminating!

Crystal

The truth about the shy child

The truth about the shy child (from a shy child)



1.  We love quiet praise most of the time.  Just a little encouragement in a whisper goes a long way!

2.  We do like to get acknowledged and rewarded every once in a while in front of  a group.

3.  Group work is hard for us.  Many times we get talked over or left out.

4.  Talking in front of the class is hard.  Challenge us with this but also guide us through it.

5.  It takes us time to warm up to those we do not know, If you make us feel comfortable it helps to ease the process.



6.  We have difficulty carrying on conversations.  We are polite, but we feel awkward in public and social situations.  Help us to learn what comes natural to others.

7.  Try to soften the blow of embarrassing situations, but don't always prevent them from happening.

We are smart, opinionated, articulate, and passionate.  Give us room, but challenge us to push the boundaries of our shyness.


Most of all, Remember the shy child!

Crystal

Making Progress

I have been working all week in my room.  The next two weeks are going to be packed full of professional development, so it was good I went in early.  I am in pretty good shape.  It is just the details that always stress me out!!  Here are my letters that I showed you earlier in the week.

I am just praying now that I mounted them good enough and they will stay up!!

I used the monster/alien duct tape on my cubbies.

Now my problem is that the humidity in my room (and our school!) is causing the tape to come off. I am looking for solutions, because I really like how they came out!!

The last thing is a little something I won from Pink Fish Studios.  I love it!!!  You have to check her out!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkfishstudios

Happy Thursday!!!

Crystal

Super easy Tried it Tuesday!

I bought three wood puzzles at Target for $1 each!  You see only two, the story about the third is coming.

The coordinating pieces have a problem and the answer is in the piece's spot.  The first one is a making tens puzzle and the second is addition facts.  

The one problem with the project is that you have to make sure you are writing on the coordinating pieces.  I did really good with the first two.  I made mistakes with the third which I am trying to correct.  I am really hoping there will be another puzzle.  If not plan B will be in order!

I am super busy getting my room ready!  Time is running out!  Aaaahhh!  Will I make it?

Crystal

Busy, busy, busy!

I know that we are all super busy this time of year.  We have shopping, fixing, decorating, organizing.  Everything is coming down to the wire.  I have been super busy too!  Even though we do not officially start until next week, I am going to get some work done at school this week.  I am sharing a few more of the crafty projects that have been taking up my time this week.

1.  Letters for my classroom.  I originally was going to paint the letters.  Then I got daring and decided to use paper to cover the letters.  It was a long process that takes a lot of patience, but I think they turned out very nice.  My math letters have numbers and math symbols.

My science letters are rainbows, stars, honeycomb, flowers, fish, painting that looks like ice, and water.

I can't wait to see them on the wall!

2.  Crayons!  I found silicon cupcake molds at Walmart for $1.97.  It is not the shape I was hoping for, but there are other benefits!  The silicon is nice, because I can manipulate the mold to pull the crayon right out.  I also do not have to worry about the wax residue in my nice cupcake pans.  I put foil down to protect my cookie sheet, fill up the molds with old crayons, and stick them in the oven.

I am now up to 4 bags of crayons that would have otherwise been thrown away.

3.  Crayon organizer (progressing)

I just started today.  I took some goo be gone to get rid of the label residue.  They have their first coat of paint.  I am excited to see this when I am completely done.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Crystal

What I have gotten accomplished so far!

1.  Making Ten bracelets

I have 75 made right now.  This is really easy except when you have to deal with the ends.  My intention is to let my students keep them once we have finished working with them.

2.  Popsicle ten frames

These were harder than I anticipated.  They ended up a little crooked.  I finished 10 of these.

3.  The treasure chest

I like how it turned out.  It was great that the treasure chest matched my monster duct tape!

I am busy working on a couple of projects.  I hope to share those soon!

Crystal

August Currently

It's August!  It is time once again for Currently!

I have gotten a bit accomplished over the last few days, but I need just a little more time!  I will share my progress tomorrow!  

Crystal