tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58519803984434939152024-02-01T20:48:57.023-08:00Life in the LimeSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-18662326620188301922012-01-02T09:30:00.000-08:002012-01-02T09:46:00.108-08:00Classroom Snacks- Nom Nom Nom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOFBuaa8VsKmE_0nnbORV03WmbzI1EQYQJjb-3BsdZz9dm42P6DcvYRQ7cfoagjwwgz0zfYNR_O-4XhRGPNrJtLBFX0NPONNGiNobHWQSRh_c4EE5pdRS0jP4-KA6fu1WEVv8bVl7V-w/s1600/December+snacks+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 633px; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693091919141886322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOFBuaa8VsKmE_0nnbORV03WmbzI1EQYQJjb-3BsdZz9dm42P6DcvYRQ7cfoagjwwgz0zfYNR_O-4XhRGPNrJtLBFX0NPONNGiNobHWQSRh_c4EE5pdRS0jP4-KA6fu1WEVv8bVl7V-w/s400/December+snacks+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>If your class has a daily snack how do you assign it? This is the first year I have taught Kindergarten and in Kindergarten at our school we have a daily snack. Our kids are assigned one day a month to bring a snack to share with the class. I go in alphabetic order and insert any birthday children on their birthday to bring snack. It can be a birthday treat or a regular snack, whichever they choose. I post a schedule on our class website and email it to the parents. I also send home a copy in the student's OWL notebooks. I would love to hear how you manage daily snacks in your class! </div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-44050885673877505042011-11-19T13:59:00.000-08:002011-11-19T14:08:14.240-08:00Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!Our first unit was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">CHICKA</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CHICKA</span> BOOM BOOM!<br />We had a great time reviewing the alphabet and doing activities as we were getting to know each other. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Kindergartners</span> are just too cute for words! Here are some photos of them working away.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FoSt8kWd66P9u4BGTFCRm_W61TYAr5NBqiftxwzdrxJDYA_wqOg_ffWqq2-GVyE1XL3ODdT5LRfdjjkz2LybdVAXf0lL4TiG3ZVefJ1GxsAc4Pg90otN1dXtLYlQBaRo0lPdtdUdcTw/s1600/339.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676831220346816402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FoSt8kWd66P9u4BGTFCRm_W61TYAr5NBqiftxwzdrxJDYA_wqOg_ffWqq2-GVyE1XL3ODdT5LRfdjjkz2LybdVAXf0lL4TiG3ZVefJ1GxsAc4Pg90otN1dXtLYlQBaRo0lPdtdUdcTw/s320/339.JPG" /> <br /><p align="center"></a>Measuring Coconuts<br /><br /></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w1VWqvdFCv_ckk94OVaY-2QeP7BfZCRrCnOtMULA9p1bjDJWpXLOTXQOrgK0l_yX4eDWxK_YUhsP4OplV6JR5yfWP0fqivGQ2TXyYUO0f60JVx70uNVfqm_zXizKrly7xIviN2N5kOk/s1600/334.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676831213888175826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w1VWqvdFCv_ckk94OVaY-2QeP7BfZCRrCnOtMULA9p1bjDJWpXLOTXQOrgK0l_yX4eDWxK_YUhsP4OplV6JR5yfWP0fqivGQ2TXyYUO0f60JVx70uNVfqm_zXizKrly7xIviN2N5kOk/s320/334.JPG" /></a> Play-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">doh</span> letters<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZl_nfX77JlxxFAKznZXPzWs_M5nm1UPFFP00u7-We-p2gMdym5YfWk4a-F_CZgRmizyodCutXtrjQz3AdG1BjjwUuacRGVqYGMGyqVoSKHjAjWGkrCx0bSW21H_c6_Ql1xVYSpvmjBY/s1600/335.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676831210985891378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZl_nfX77JlxxFAKznZXPzWs_M5nm1UPFFP00u7-We-p2gMdym5YfWk4a-F_CZgRmizyodCutXtrjQz3AdG1BjjwUuacRGVqYGMGyqVoSKHjAjWGkrCx0bSW21H_c6_Ql1xVYSpvmjBY/s320/335.JPG" /></a><br />Build your name activity<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6L2Ft_8xYk6CAoQ9IGp00I-oAjkdzjtGJ4ARe-2KtYJJ9EXMagdWI01dbia9RfQz-JnEMyEgAQGV6pggfB_EaTf4Ds9HBCAKgqBSs7dPebQnvUOI9h9jF3a0za3dldz37bbvAtnjSkw/s1600/330.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676831196877409538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6L2Ft_8xYk6CAoQ9IGp00I-oAjkdzjtGJ4ARe-2KtYJJ9EXMagdWI01dbia9RfQz-JnEMyEgAQGV6pggfB_EaTf4Ds9HBCAKgqBSs7dPebQnvUOI9h9jF3a0za3dldz37bbvAtnjSkw/s320/330.JPG" /></a>Play <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">doh</span> letters with cookie cutters <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazsq937tWC4fZ_bT4X_v3r0pQQdklwun6xjtEYkxwYsIm4shyphenhyphenydXmLQW8-GiEwDj6sUdao0lqef634P45f9i-DmoFrd8vQFLpUzYU3r0ELQ6JeJyrcXhg0af84rIsF2eY5amiTHE5aWw/s1600/340.JPG"></a><br /></div></div><br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-59441675055131814522011-11-19T13:51:00.000-08:002011-11-19T13:59:23.208-08:00Pictures of my classroom in August<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaRr9i064dJbfD_N7_A1_7NW79udBl4ksBDv_aNhomsskhXuu3oh871bIwVRRILfBj88H7tbolYR9HwuJP0KRB1NbkOA2e0Xc55UDqQkb9j9r80WuER5db2WLzMq36rbx0I_bLYpQIpg/s1600/281.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676829188752872626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaRr9i064dJbfD_N7_A1_7NW79udBl4ksBDv_aNhomsskhXuu3oh871bIwVRRILfBj88H7tbolYR9HwuJP0KRB1NbkOA2e0Xc55UDqQkb9j9r80WuER5db2WLzMq36rbx0I_bLYpQIpg/s320/281.JPG" /></a> Morning Meeting Area<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGSNtR3_dJHTwBYc96NTCzCIN19G6v1SgdoP5gnRwyXQWKx2MiX8x5jyhiotLjVPvsF-tRo09VmxhdX1O4ZTo01wtcRmEDpwXbrHfJZ3YFI72e_zj-zr4HWtvlicv5DGWvLsKHAy-7Uk/s1600/282.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676829183664199794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGSNtR3_dJHTwBYc96NTCzCIN19G6v1SgdoP5gnRwyXQWKx2MiX8x5jyhiotLjVPvsF-tRo09VmxhdX1O4ZTo01wtcRmEDpwXbrHfJZ3YFI72e_zj-zr4HWtvlicv5DGWvLsKHAy-7Uk/s320/282.JPG" /></a>Science Wall <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VaWnwxP1_MOZY1MLkuaEKMZeYbkv1wsWE0FM67qkBRRckRQp97y125u_ZKt6hhOHMkpsgwR52h4SQy6nTmQiHpYww8RaXaeklDJZL-dYa0aoTr5Dw1PyAZTjmzZ1LtgAPNyj6L3Y6yw/s1600/283.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676829174164088850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VaWnwxP1_MOZY1MLkuaEKMZeYbkv1wsWE0FM67qkBRRckRQp97y125u_ZKt6hhOHMkpsgwR52h4SQy6nTmQiHpYww8RaXaeklDJZL-dYa0aoTr5Dw1PyAZTjmzZ1LtgAPNyj6L3Y6yw/s320/283.JPG" /></a>Low Maintenance Aquarium<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xNUTyR7JRoOhluuNwQmpPenyJAcS17_KvXlnLAwJnUkt5dDX5BRiOuhW6tmUXU2Bp1B2NTa-ZuFdtuk5MkmUmVFjbOy3GMaK7a3A_j9QIBazjfSaOQ4zfqEeu-VpaNONjIId8LwV9tk/s1600/270.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676829171786856898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xNUTyR7JRoOhluuNwQmpPenyJAcS17_KvXlnLAwJnUkt5dDX5BRiOuhW6tmUXU2Bp1B2NTa-ZuFdtuk5MkmUmVFjbOy3GMaK7a3A_j9QIBazjfSaOQ4zfqEeu-VpaNONjIId8LwV9tk/s320/270.JPG" /></a>Birthday Board <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qaIqzk9RU5rqkHtN6kINc0ad2S8uAneH7sqM4UHWhwl5o14FYJ2yk4AKly7SpkVlb6tvArN77y_KDk-Gj4lyF5zxgaJ0KW1-JDC0aUy6UC6qH7XuZex5NMaYSKGVvZ4mezbXGcro9hs/s1600/276.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676829166372318626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qaIqzk9RU5rqkHtN6kINc0ad2S8uAneH7sqM4UHWhwl5o14FYJ2yk4AKly7SpkVlb6tvArN77y_KDk-Gj4lyF5zxgaJ0KW1-JDC0aUy6UC6qH7XuZex5NMaYSKGVvZ4mezbXGcro9hs/s320/276.JPG" /></a>Word Wall <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBEskfIa8uFHaDYCtVMwlBhEa0wH8EN_IzMw5gUaNgBaRI-_YZSBgHG0NM7g7dHqE7Wnrx2c9ZLPh8Fpsm7h9A7hmFtccULrbxF0goz9SxmJWsR0_TeA-4fDzaICjZLW7WTdqsedSznU/s1600/318.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-25233476030691056122011-07-30T21:08:00.000-07:002011-07-30T21:29:13.205-07:00New ClassroomHello Everyone,<br />I finished painting my new classroom tonight, FINALLY! Now painting a classroom is nothing new, I always paint something over the summer in my room but this time I moved to a new school so obviously that means a new classroom AND a new grade!!! Lots of changes this summer but all very exciting. In my last classroom I painted all but one wall PARAKEET which is an awesome green color and I used black and white accents. It was fabulous and I LOVED it. So fast forward to my new room and a light pastel green wall and 3 lot of white walls. ----I usually teach first grade and now I am in Kindergarten, who couldn't LOVE Kindergarten?!? I think it will be absolutely amazing and fun!! --- Back to the painting- I knew I HAD to paint in there, it wasn't bad but it was not really my type of classroom. I had to make it more FUNKY! MISSION almost ACCOMPLISHED!!! Check out the pics below and let me know what you think. THANKS!!!!<br /><br />BEFORE- notice the light green border<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YEoDXdwuPtH1wJP2HcXSIU4_VwYQ-ZddwUU3rOgBKuHcE-odMZQXAnRk8qL3QF8kHT4iufJOkdKeA5k4rb2w3pOB3O-lyHLGKocBbaoWcm6i_PftSQOg0cGsB2N2GeHL7TtOjSi5TR0/s1600/white+wall.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635366420190954658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YEoDXdwuPtH1wJP2HcXSIU4_VwYQ-ZddwUU3rOgBKuHcE-odMZQXAnRk8qL3QF8kHT4iufJOkdKeA5k4rb2w3pOB3O-lyHLGKocBbaoWcm6i_PftSQOg0cGsB2N2GeHL7TtOjSi5TR0/s320/white+wall.JPG" /></a><br />Starting the black<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjYsDnNhZbHzjC-k6mKxnTVC6wAMZAqPQAiX6NwAO_poxoZGUchYHMLQzpWg_EV4hIEtCHrRtDALgI59qnWSWsIf49BOoxZrRIuW-239JZE-aI4K-2SpapDy9vP4-wIJfwM1McjXI1_s/s1600/black+wall+half.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635366422022044562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjYsDnNhZbHzjC-k6mKxnTVC6wAMZAqPQAiX6NwAO_poxoZGUchYHMLQzpWg_EV4hIEtCHrRtDALgI59qnWSWsIf49BOoxZrRIuW-239JZE-aI4K-2SpapDy9vP4-wIJfwM1McjXI1_s/s320/black+wall+half.JPG" /></a><br />Almost finsished with the black wall :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYG0gibTnYV9PjHcv9ecbdN4xvOys0e4TQ6hml11JuDn4IjzreMUIKExdipDxnm17zhEFnc0ZSMVgopoZhAG4SPOEVQi6pg0WNFFugEHV0zINMFP4IqOnwpkJQLlzDU0q4hzn2ktnAtg/s1600/black+wall.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635366422695689042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYG0gibTnYV9PjHcv9ecbdN4xvOys0e4TQ6hml11JuDn4IjzreMUIKExdipDxnm17zhEFnc0ZSMVgopoZhAG4SPOEVQi6pg0WNFFugEHV0zINMFP4IqOnwpkJQLlzDU0q4hzn2ktnAtg/s320/black+wall.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I added a tree - not sure I love it. Notice the change in the greens. I love this green, it might not be for everyone but I think it is AWESOME.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSvYZFeA7jQNtH_5fwAg0l3betXI-MqxIHdFVP4bLFMRytyGCbyio_VhVG_QIf2Nv4V_E9na27gk2gC7cqrUt2Ri9iDWB2GRXNBkbvlGxbyWLmtSauqWvsWS3V8MUScQBWoMqjGRvBGE/s1600/tree+with+restrooms.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635366426125438994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSvYZFeA7jQNtH_5fwAg0l3betXI-MqxIHdFVP4bLFMRytyGCbyio_VhVG_QIf2Nv4V_E9na27gk2gC7cqrUt2Ri9iDWB2GRXNBkbvlGxbyWLmtSauqWvsWS3V8MUScQBWoMqjGRvBGE/s320/tree+with+restrooms.JPG" /></a><br />Close up of nest and a little bird<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-b5OKXM6GzSaPF7OpWqRb2oiskUVIWaWRiB2PloMlZi6VXaVeLrT7ZZx-VT8KnEggMlUquGTvGS5A3DFxA3kEgrSoqJrk5TlxZryZjcV4IhTeoEiFfM7hsYkLXffjUh250lpbCSScyfI/s1600/tree+with+bird.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635366426176847410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-b5OKXM6GzSaPF7OpWqRb2oiskUVIWaWRiB2PloMlZi6VXaVeLrT7ZZx-VT8KnEggMlUquGTvGS5A3DFxA3kEgrSoqJrk5TlxZryZjcV4IhTeoEiFfM7hsYkLXffjUh250lpbCSScyfI/s320/tree+with+bird.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I still have a TON of work to do but I am starting to love it!!!!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-71382370053070741402011-07-19T12:58:00.000-07:002011-07-19T13:08:30.509-07:00HELP!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTKmXq1E3IniqU1erPW4TnqONDhC6P_nXXfxmEbkxizHizsQN4ZUwhJm-G_Y2ORp-_1c7jpQwDNCjgt4m1mRIXMM39FA7w3ELYzUB5x3pg8MSHhXCWMZJy7spXv6OKKMrMHGrRBvI0lk/s1600/turquoise-owl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631157491532716818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTKmXq1E3IniqU1erPW4TnqONDhC6P_nXXfxmEbkxizHizsQN4ZUwhJm-G_Y2ORp-_1c7jpQwDNCjgt4m1mRIXMM39FA7w3ELYzUB5x3pg8MSHhXCWMZJy7spXv6OKKMrMHGrRBvI0lk/s320/turquoise-owl.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Hi Friends! </div><br /><div>I need some help and I know you guys are just the ones to do it! I am teaching Kindergarten and want to use a notebook that goes from home to school to include class calendars, expectations, basically everything you would need to know about the class. Here's where I need your help, I have seen MOOSE notebooks but I want an <strong>OWL</strong> notebook. The best I could come up with is </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>O</strong>rganized</div><br /><div><strong>W</strong>hile </div><br /><div><strong>L</strong>earning </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>but I am not 100% in love with this but it could work. Can you think of anything? HOOOOOOO will help!?!? :) </div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-67885230093024193962011-07-09T19:32:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:43:21.345-07:00Holy Kindergarten, BATMAN!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3097HDnf7QLpLB-E4B5hIIA1rqzKjAhIYIUIkJAgAeVTyZk71v5ZY1JiaGV7te00U1DgIJbKEFjCOXfnQkKwFvhugIAnMw4LQihxnxYTJE99udbsdUmeAQYn00dauJvoy3p-78hkoVw/s1600/EVO+2214.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>I have taught first grade the most during my fairly short teaching career and now I am moving to KINDERGARTEN PEOPLE!!! I don’t think I could be any more EXCITED!!!!!! </div><br /><br /><br /><div><br />I get so irritated when I tell people and they make this face like a fly just flew in their mouth! Yes, IT WAS MY CHOICE. Yes, I LOVE LITTLE KIDS! Yes, I am very excited about it. NO! I AM NOT CRAZY. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY DO NOT TAKE NAPS ALL DAY AND COLOR. (Consider yourself lucky if you say that to me or any other teacher and walk away without having to take a break!)<br />Why is it so hard to believe someone would want to teach Kindergarten? Have you seen these little cuties? Have you seen their eyes sparkle? Do you know they think their teacher is a PRINCESS? {News flash: they are smart kids} So I want to know what advice you have for me and what YOU love about Kindergarten!!!!!<br />Ready. Set. Go. </div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-15898294041099873242011-06-30T13:33:00.001-07:002011-06-30T13:53:58.585-07:00Flip Flops from TX- kiddie style!<div align="center">Maddi had the sweetest ( literally ) flip flop buddy!<br />Maddi sent her the exact same flip flops, isn't that INSANE?!? I think they must be soul mates...sorry....couldn't help my self!!!!!<br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DFa8CdGQarMXRTNZJhE4uavZshVliX9HY_KWG4YOHcWqwUYWWfyfvEe20lrwvxf469gPeueJqD1lGObFb9HXFa-1mZPQC8C_THrtZUaq1Z1ngWwhwP8ZV_lJT6A8RMe5LBAubf7xoAk/s1600/maddi+flipflop1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624114377923870610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DFa8CdGQarMXRTNZJhE4uavZshVliX9HY_KWG4YOHcWqwUYWWfyfvEe20lrwvxf469gPeueJqD1lGObFb9HXFa-1mZPQC8C_THrtZUaq1Z1ngWwhwP8ZV_lJT6A8RMe5LBAubf7xoAk/s400/maddi+flipflop1.JPG" /> </a><br />What a<strong> SWEET</strong> package!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624118308804005234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcwVGsJ89IohGCPEcBIuWXpbrbwRvfVAkp74Gi8Suzx7mFFftOKvYn5b_6X1y5uxvdVlEvCaUfkenCF3L296JE5gNykB0EXGfdjDLS907kZAsxEJ06GJR4E_uecVmVfLC9hYHkBWRRs8/s200/maddiflipflop3.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnx3uPIQZy3ULzrf9O7zyiXNYMBS_1qvZVortKvLkMG1hYDAAEth-MmR6CNKH9P_2LEErQQXVCVOtsDrMsu1XPzWp4EwiA8896TCEYifb5TaSPw2A__J4j1YHF3y4MNRXa6MqM-zAUsiM/s1600/maddiflipflop2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624117774947401410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnx3uPIQZy3ULzrf9O7zyiXNYMBS_1qvZVortKvLkMG1hYDAAEth-MmR6CNKH9P_2LEErQQXVCVOtsDrMsu1XPzWp4EwiA8896TCEYifb5TaSPw2A__J4j1YHF3y4MNRXa6MqM-zAUsiM/s200/maddiflipflop2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />It included:<br /></p><br /><ul><br /><li>candy necklace</li><br /><li>flip flop cookie</li><br /><li>activity book </li><br /><li>picture of her new buddy Karlee</li><br /><li>nice little note ( love the color choice )</li><br /><li>Giraffe Flip Flops</li></ul><br /><br /><p>THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR NEW FRIENDS IN TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-29706458415863946702011-06-22T08:51:00.001-07:002011-06-22T09:17:19.862-07:00Flip Flops are HERE from TEXAS!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2oPdPBGFSWsZP51KraOXrcmJGkY4XNKY4jvvzSxpfZFbzv5tQlzDhOEvgwkQHgqEs-F-sd_hPemk2uQ2OcijtuUs69VeC2yhmjTUwceGwOH1hLadlZVQCSpbO4xBsLX7HuWleIqfsVk/s1600/flip+flop+suzanne.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621077025703457410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2oPdPBGFSWsZP51KraOXrcmJGkY4XNKY4jvvzSxpfZFbzv5tQlzDhOEvgwkQHgqEs-F-sd_hPemk2uQ2OcijtuUs69VeC2yhmjTUwceGwOH1hLadlZVQCSpbO4xBsLX7HuWleIqfsVk/s200/flip+flop+suzanne.JPG" /></a><br />Check out these goodies!!! I am spoiled but you may have already known that. Thank you so much Christie!! I got not one but TWO pairs of flip flops ( I LOVE SPARKLES ) salsa, and a Maverick's flag...; ) I hope you get your things soon!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">oh and another photo all in good fun...<br /></div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQRbYV-HP_pOXAeNpjMbpfqW3V8rRJfjVxGotJZzhqXymemz4IxQ-sEMRQ_rShzOIGYHanaymDqovcAyp26qMxcBlo07vDbGF_7wN14o14mlR34EtfuiHXCe-yjRbUxubDSZ8EUHknwk/s1600/Thunder+jersey.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621078266044366610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQRbYV-HP_pOXAeNpjMbpfqW3V8rRJfjVxGotJZzhqXymemz4IxQ-sEMRQ_rShzOIGYHanaymDqovcAyp26qMxcBlo07vDbGF_7wN14o14mlR34EtfuiHXCe-yjRbUxubDSZ8EUHknwk/s320/Thunder+jersey.JPG" /></a>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-39950607162954921152011-06-20T08:52:00.000-07:002011-06-20T12:53:57.435-07:00Let's hear it for the boys- photo challenge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7KZE75I7vB12BLwpTxvl5_h6mPQA3cb7eKFeP0xTuYpMO0DAsPVMPemT-xWDOyzxgkIfj6gHiCrCiW86RpkEwXKfL28e7g7MF-MFOpCSFTHl1Y0f2dg1T0tWN7XPmCgUh5sl8eA0XOk/s1600/Hunter+the+Super+Hero.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620330822663886754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7KZE75I7vB12BLwpTxvl5_h6mPQA3cb7eKFeP0xTuYpMO0DAsPVMPemT-xWDOyzxgkIfj6gHiCrCiW86RpkEwXKfL28e7g7MF-MFOpCSFTHl1Y0f2dg1T0tWN7XPmCgUh5sl8eA0XOk/s400/Hunter+the+Super+Hero.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Gotta love this boy!!! This is the photo I chose to enter in the I <3 Faces contest. Who couldn't LOVE these eyes....oh boys and their long lashes! Grr. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620331271822989618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjxDPfWWXX1Pay94belZmD9KuIn8MHkpuGsRkR0oag4nnXZ11AO0DTpKB3kb_LvdzUkHWyz2VLi-UC7vsTTCo_FXv2Cy9tWYWs0E4AtzlFpnYaowDYQ_4DZqy9a46Cm7SOVhH8CJHiec/s200/I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" /></a></a>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-61694128987770244822011-06-14T11:36:00.000-07:002011-06-14T12:15:49.220-07:00Random SummerAs you know I am a stay at home mom in the summer (another benefit of being a Teacher) so here are some things we have done or are doing around here:<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Furniture Shopping</span></strong><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">( School Desk ) </span></strong><br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_9MnobtoDVO4jvcG81TgjLhJ6CiY4stVsbmRa-ndaY5Vak9-I4MTNzI6PcMpiDSuFQcgCQHMt-UXK5UjpfRrq1Eglhb99XGi8D0I8jjW4xmPnX5k-siaIb-UcmIuL_9tFzsiUuFObw4/s1600/desk.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618147909374324482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_9MnobtoDVO4jvcG81TgjLhJ6CiY4stVsbmRa-ndaY5Vak9-I4MTNzI6PcMpiDSuFQcgCQHMt-UXK5UjpfRrq1Eglhb99XGi8D0I8jjW4xmPnX5k-siaIb-UcmIuL_9tFzsiUuFObw4/s400/desk.jpg" /></a><br />I found this little cutie at the Salvation Army for 10 bucks! It was a funky green color and a little rusty but for 10 dollars I had to have it. I brought it home and the hubby offered to spray paint it for me. I am in love with this robin's egg blue color so the desk got a super duper power wash and primed and painted all in the same day. I think it is absolutely darling.<br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Dresser</span></strong><br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh5RTdIXYA7Af_HQ3vTLSJtKsqr6GXuQS2ik-ZM3fkYkCvOA31xetS4wj_AAi8_6gc-SS_7uttoNEojkfIlO633u5v7ZrLCW8rSqjXeaYxNYCQhtwT2ovxbVrsHIWsChSRqAIkXNvCB8/s1600/new+dresser.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618149562953004242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh5RTdIXYA7Af_HQ3vTLSJtKsqr6GXuQS2ik-ZM3fkYkCvOA31xetS4wj_AAi8_6gc-SS_7uttoNEojkfIlO633u5v7ZrLCW8rSqjXeaYxNYCQhtwT2ovxbVrsHIWsChSRqAIkXNvCB8/s400/new+dresser.jpg" /></a> I was originally searching for a dresser for our son's room but stumbled across this dresser at an Estate Sale. I was not totally in love with the color but it actually looks pretty good in our bedroom and for 50 dollars...who could say no?!? Not me. The search continued for a good kid's dresser.<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">The perfect match!</span></strong><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">(for a Cabin themed bedroom) </span></strong><br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pN9vO4dEKJBoPQ0h4dbTYGK1DdJMQM5m6YDNY32weiEzLjF-HcyY4PYHw0QczU6ECuKvGVaUwEmIu2-8cJgojCj7sk3VLCOnRWJnV4jrqcnTuN8icoCjBVaUiQIeMYPYkHntPTfFZp4/s1600/Hunter%2527s+dresser.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618153527945672850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pN9vO4dEKJBoPQ0h4dbTYGK1DdJMQM5m6YDNY32weiEzLjF-HcyY4PYHw0QczU6ECuKvGVaUwEmIu2-8cJgojCj7sk3VLCOnRWJnV4jrqcnTuN8icoCjBVaUiQIeMYPYkHntPTfFZp4/s400/Hunter%2527s+dresser.jpg" /></a><br /></p><br /><p>Last but not least...the kiddo's dresser!!!! I found this bad boy at Goodwill for a whopping 30 dollars. Man, am I on a roll or what?!? It is the perfect match for his cabin room and I need to hang some things above it but so far so good. I love it and even more importantly he does too. </p><br /><p align="center">Which do you like best? </p><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-10849657360252598822011-06-14T11:26:00.000-07:002011-06-14T11:33:50.926-07:00Summer Time= Flip Flops!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhGm0dkyzxMRJdt9qazTzm_7XilU_z9b9DJH-afEDvH0OMFnnNf-0JG9tH-pw1kk7akSEb-DQuna4PKDNaIM78kNydQ9GEy2iVhF9JdMm1N5LmH7rYNeDW4J3iDJDvCdVBzXMj2x1qcY/s1600/flip-flop-love.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618145209924289650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhGm0dkyzxMRJdt9qazTzm_7XilU_z9b9DJH-afEDvH0OMFnnNf-0JG9tH-pw1kk7akSEb-DQuna4PKDNaIM78kNydQ9GEy2iVhF9JdMm1N5LmH7rYNeDW4J3iDJDvCdVBzXMj2x1qcY/s400/flip-flop-love.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I have made the executive decision to turn my school blog into our family blog during the summer so just a little FYI for all you Teacher's out there. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I saw this awesome Flip Flop Exchange idea <a href="http://thetexasdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/06/texas-sized-flip-flop-exchange-take-3.html">http://thetexasdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/06/texas-sized-flip-flop-exchange-take-3.html</a></div><br /><div>and knew I had to participate. </div><br /><div>You should check it out. I hope my new flip flop friend loves her package and Maddi's 4 year old buddy also enoys hers. </div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-75327252795570847542011-04-17T09:52:00.001-07:002011-04-17T10:04:22.573-07:00Missing In Action!!!!Hi Fellow Bloggie Friends! I have not posted in what seems like forever! SOOOOOO BUSY! We had our school carnival yesterday and our grade was responsible for the face painting booth. I really like to face paint and while I am not very good at it I still pretend like I am. Fake it 'til you make it, right? We had some very talented kids and adults helping. I even talked my sis-in-law into helping the ENTIRE time after she worked all morning. Isn't that sweet?!? Here are some pictures from the carnival. <br /><p></p><br /><p>This is Harry Potter and Me :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6ju8t0QdTw5O6_aQ5yzzxYtSS6Pv-gIgu7B0qGUUhg2obKXSu9xIWwaWtSmnOIKVDIaShHGjnQphZ6Hh_JkT-2J_0VEJ8xpu0bqHgybxMg7eUFiHg2lWTO_bO9RNYq0EodC0EQzHR_A/s1600/Suzanne+and+Tovi+carnival.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596597662543612818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6ju8t0QdTw5O6_aQ5yzzxYtSS6Pv-gIgu7B0qGUUhg2obKXSu9xIWwaWtSmnOIKVDIaShHGjnQphZ6Hh_JkT-2J_0VEJ8xpu0bqHgybxMg7eUFiHg2lWTO_bO9RNYq0EodC0EQzHR_A/s400/Suzanne+and+Tovi+carnival.JPG" /></a> Here is Rainbow Brite ( Bright ) ? and me :) </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7gcIeibbRulIohl781gxZp-7za4_vxDH-PFmRwfrM9lCUDSnfwqevUhGseZQPAFc7bRSbmY36ZDtE-QvHzy4n5ym36PowYyPERszETcra2jdW5HTB5969wPSNaFnxry7YBiOdvNdlEs/s1600/Suzanne+and+Catherine+at+the+Carnival.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596597661289152242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7gcIeibbRulIohl781gxZp-7za4_vxDH-PFmRwfrM9lCUDSnfwqevUhGseZQPAFc7bRSbmY36ZDtE-QvHzy4n5ym36PowYyPERszETcra2jdW5HTB5969wPSNaFnxry7YBiOdvNdlEs/s400/Suzanne+and+Catherine+at+the+Carnival.JPG" /></a>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-36509301500909989642011-03-16T11:15:00.001-07:002011-03-16T11:24:21.427-07:00Aquarium Field Trip...Thanks to TARGET!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlHFOcisskVB9s9FZQnRcdQ3M0_aIVXI86Akz-PxgnAfdvt0AdUjfGHGz67mQ_8KK_9uVK-IPiXxbLwEt1oFzq6bz-NDcecsZHNdMcK448602ZvahbCTqDmx6oz1qohZC5T_cBUL51yI/s1600/297.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 205px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584743781015690274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlHFOcisskVB9s9FZQnRcdQ3M0_aIVXI86Akz-PxgnAfdvt0AdUjfGHGz67mQ_8KK_9uVK-IPiXxbLwEt1oFzq6bz-NDcecsZHNdMcK448602ZvahbCTqDmx6oz1qohZC5T_cBUL51yI/s320/297.JPG" /></a><br />Thanks to TARGET for fully funding our trip to the Aquarium!<br />Our class has been studying Ocean life and each student selected an animal to research ( it had to be at the Aquarium) and will do a final report-presentation at the end of March. The kids have done an amazing job and were SO EXCITED about the grant, research, trip, cameras...oh yeah, and family work night!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh-DrVi0QG7m-ACxw3CdXwSW1kFC5XDXTpKlWpU5v9bSnSnoivd_p9vBxJ564ImODwBxyBQPAt9godNskHAHIzdj5bS3NbyYEkRm_A2LYQSaGAPc7npJjhLUgIqyVfbS2FALlxe88Bck/s1600/294.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584743776534834114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh-DrVi0QG7m-ACxw3CdXwSW1kFC5XDXTpKlWpU5v9bSnSnoivd_p9vBxJ564ImODwBxyBQPAt9godNskHAHIzdj5bS3NbyYEkRm_A2LYQSaGAPc7npJjhLUgIqyVfbS2FALlxe88Bck/s320/294.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Recording important information about the seahorse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjwjPz883RiytRD9hkXnvqSj4T3iIPn_Wl58jayY6VKFKdWGZvktN6U1mMfaKBuuHWSrB1u3kFpqDR-MQLGkotRiicKe-RrUuzebdGMQF4iCSCmWV4M0CJpGIBLBtdrZxdBFw5JWnvaI/s1600/300.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584743777792591474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjwjPz883RiytRD9hkXnvqSj4T3iIPn_Wl58jayY6VKFKdWGZvktN6U1mMfaKBuuHWSrB1u3kFpqDR-MQLGkotRiicKe-RrUuzebdGMQF4iCSCmWV4M0CJpGIBLBtdrZxdBFw5JWnvaI/s320/300.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0sBwUAwcGsxfxELXIDorIF4V8lk_m_bSLe-ILDXP_wSaIexWtbMFKhLMh6KiTmkXPRgAAF_uXYvGQlSacP0gbdETDf73X_3wIM23-U8ltRpp_IYb81BL9traALrqwznuJw7C5BXve7s/s1600/302.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584743773701146898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0sBwUAwcGsxfxELXIDorIF4V8lk_m_bSLe-ILDXP_wSaIexWtbMFKhLMh6KiTmkXPRgAAF_uXYvGQlSacP0gbdETDf73X_3wIM23-U8ltRpp_IYb81BL9traALrqwznuJw7C5BXve7s/s320/302.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div>Petting the Sting Rays</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>More pictures and information to come! </div></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-11866537340219375362011-03-06T13:05:00.000-08:002011-03-06T13:20:14.991-08:00Ocean Animals- Part 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7ex429O2M00qW1hsivlLCxJ3FPmoOtmK4v5m_K9ki6_PVbcn6k-EkU26u6Bb-kOnnHpfx68rle7mL2n0bRl4oX1jhSjLcht0VKSkJzfeYRlXM8K0rPXQn1kwvpx6AHxtrLpEkmNVroA/s1600/184201_878425446372_17119019_44080142_133233_s.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7ex429O2M00qW1hsivlLCxJ3FPmoOtmK4v5m_K9ki6_PVbcn6k-EkU26u6Bb-kOnnHpfx68rle7mL2n0bRl4oX1jhSjLcht0VKSkJzfeYRlXM8K0rPXQn1kwvpx6AHxtrLpEkmNVroA/s200/184201_878425446372_17119019_44080142_133233_s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581079655932484482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZK-8VFW2qpZNm_N-zdz3LtYVOAB7Dbjjf60MltiVLbCWlQKF-4OWV2mWny_NTQBL3iEECjY8baZWvybMBdEw6zzhk6c1NA2PrP5x09mT_VbkzzD-_8p5C7Bsm3rtOI5rReiMWdZToVB8/s1600/200272_878426998262_17119019_44080175_2669437_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZK-8VFW2qpZNm_N-zdz3LtYVOAB7Dbjjf60MltiVLbCWlQKF-4OWV2mWny_NTQBL3iEECjY8baZWvybMBdEw6zzhk6c1NA2PrP5x09mT_VbkzzD-_8p5C7Bsm3rtOI5rReiMWdZToVB8/s200/200272_878426998262_17119019_44080175_2669437_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581077462643663746" /></a>All about JELLYFISH!!!!!<div>I learned as much if not more than the kids did this day! </div><div>Ms. Van Dyke you are a great Teacher!!!<br /><br />1. Jellyfish live for 6 months<br />2. Jellyfish do not have a brain, heart, or backbone</div><div>3. Jellyfish are luminescent</div><div>4. Jellyfish eat and dispose of waste out if their mouth...eww. </div><div>5. Sea Turtles eat Jellyfish and are unharmed by their venomous stings</div><div><br /></div><div>The kids wrote about " Why I am Glad I am NOT a Jellyfish" and made their own Jellies to accompany their writing. I was waiting for a....I am glad I am not a Jellyfish because my mouth and hiney would be the same thing....but my 2nd graders didn't even go there. Good for them!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-12784871919121703332011-03-06T12:53:00.001-08:002011-03-06T13:05:19.796-08:00Ocean Animals - Part 1<div><div style="text-align: center;">We have officially begun our unit on Ocean Life</div><div style="text-align: center;">So DIVE IN!!!!</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOvqXOa5sqTimWpG8xmiAZXLzIKPQsvhRS5GKQnR6nMZYw06tZBzlI2jeTkNY5qJP3BynPrMXpAMcih5NKizRDiLr-wMTAftZ9SaN02sbAPF6YU4ZtjbFJMfFbpZxl6wom2-iNNZb5as/s1600/Science-Luz.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOvqXOa5sqTimWpG8xmiAZXLzIKPQsvhRS5GKQnR6nMZYw06tZBzlI2jeTkNY5qJP3BynPrMXpAMcih5NKizRDiLr-wMTAftZ9SaN02sbAPF6YU4ZtjbFJMfFbpZxl6wom2-iNNZb5as/s200/Science-Luz.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581075120941788610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBEh4fbND7Qh6lu_r2ube3WA5CEUnVl51_e3NFb9guMmotWDXxYdZlsr8BoWELKGMVXMOm6MOIjPN-XBVdQ3fxrKMh6BenT6DpU7nQjzIF3S0TBRxtfSIuV59mIKMBaP4Fi0C6QI6r8Q/s1600/Science-Arwa.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBEh4fbND7Qh6lu_r2ube3WA5CEUnVl51_e3NFb9guMmotWDXxYdZlsr8BoWELKGMVXMOm6MOIjPN-XBVdQ3fxrKMh6BenT6DpU7nQjzIF3S0TBRxtfSIuV59mIKMBaP4Fi0C6QI6r8Q/s200/Science-Arwa.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581075118208752658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4ndMEQQAsBNUYHm7X6rH30KdnW0SVPPOCm9N7smzaF5wGBGmVaZkZrxGsdVxO5iseHcFYuHa8OhcVFpdz674ld_UBvbCbTXi4uMomTfqvTaoHlwVoQ4vsZM8pCpblG0dnqcZfZFXlcg/s1600/Science-+Rubi.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4ndMEQQAsBNUYHm7X6rH30KdnW0SVPPOCm9N7smzaF5wGBGmVaZkZrxGsdVxO5iseHcFYuHa8OhcVFpdz674ld_UBvbCbTXi4uMomTfqvTaoHlwVoQ4vsZM8pCpblG0dnqcZfZFXlcg/s200/Science-+Rubi.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581075109822141602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngJVhDTAde07olohXZHbquShLaQSxmr-mYd4Mkrlsiq8s_88Uy1YtFgqZOPpmqyCXpytx5sgrOgTBdBvx2v4RhEeBkO7PYoDFwN-OHzdArb9h9OdUJ-xpF81i8pcnrUXqRGPg_GTo-zo/s1600/Science-+Dima2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngJVhDTAde07olohXZHbquShLaQSxmr-mYd4Mkrlsiq8s_88Uy1YtFgqZOPpmqyCXpytx5sgrOgTBdBvx2v4RhEeBkO7PYoDFwN-OHzdArb9h9OdUJ-xpF81i8pcnrUXqRGPg_GTo-zo/s200/Science-+Dima2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581075105515467506" /></a><div><br /></div><div>First Up....<b>Oil Spills and how they affect Ocean Life</b><br />We are extremely lucky to have Ms. Van Dyke in our class this year. She is developing the lessons for this unit and doing an amazing job. Her first lesson taught about Oil Spills and how they negatively affect animals in the Ocean. The student's then had to put on their handy dandy safety goggles ( because they were an adorable addition) and come up with a way to clean feathers which had been soaked in oil. They were shocked at how "slimy" they were. </div><div>Once they figured out water wasn't going to work they had to brainstorm other ideas. We discussed how much harder it would be to clean an actual animal than just the feathers. </div><div><br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-79312039647514410092011-03-06T10:28:00.000-08:002011-03-06T10:46:44.030-08:00Linky Pet Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdjYhMD3Hz2KjmnCOKWKa3l0yTPiMW75eBM9XzbCxBN-pzVqNzWOrXqZgHPIosp956kmZsYt0Vy1mE2s9B_8BNEERYjPjPiywRBsibWwBlEDNhjQ980PNJuhsTvppFFPIPW7zOLV12zQ/s1600/08-09-06_1624.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdjYhMD3Hz2KjmnCOKWKa3l0yTPiMW75eBM9XzbCxBN-pzVqNzWOrXqZgHPIosp956kmZsYt0Vy1mE2s9B_8BNEERYjPjPiywRBsibWwBlEDNhjQ980PNJuhsTvppFFPIPW7zOLV12zQ/s200/08-09-06_1624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581038973722122226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JPMQaR1u8STQB3XiVWBnsBFUjZImylXgBfglJ5t_M8pLbHJhK8iKKELGRptL0dAEzF3poDk5fZv24qcMUefn2vjPs_Ly4B6Rb8lGSSzSapoXtPtO-F4Q-2-F3AoqqF57dN5z_7bOUko/s1600/backup+032.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JPMQaR1u8STQB3XiVWBnsBFUjZImylXgBfglJ5t_M8pLbHJhK8iKKELGRptL0dAEzF3poDk5fZv24qcMUefn2vjPs_Ly4B6Rb8lGSSzSapoXtPtO-F4Q-2-F3AoqqF57dN5z_7bOUko/s200/backup+032.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581038973873873666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWmHj7spCJGH8vTjIT9_U49cPnKCufBGrtfI_dYGKrcfsuHHG1G4syRfRO_TVVOa5yE1scC52qCKg8G7Rcb4mKn-UZJbSZ_qndgPHEp_5KEttLxEaxyhJdOX9msh5sQnfVrW6Xmt-hbY/s1600/abbey.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 75px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWmHj7spCJGH8vTjIT9_U49cPnKCufBGrtfI_dYGKrcfsuHHG1G4syRfRO_TVVOa5yE1scC52qCKg8G7Rcb4mKn-UZJbSZ_qndgPHEp_5KEttLxEaxyhJdOX9msh5sQnfVrW6Xmt-hbY/s200/abbey.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581038968035799906" /></a>I have joined a linky party from <a href="http://ladybugsteacherfiles.blogspot.com/2011/03/post-your-pets-linky-party.html">http://ladybugsteacherfiles.blogspot.com/2011/03/post-your-pets-linky-party.html</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Soo this is our dog Abby! </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span">She is more like a pig than a dog with the noises she makes and her eating habits but I do love her dearly. She has really been pushing it this last week with her muddy paws and jumping on the bed. Luckily, she jumps on my husband's side...us girl's have to stick together ; ) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">We got Abby about 4 years ago as a surprise for my hubby. He always wanted an English Bulldog and I was bored soooo we ended up getting Abby and surprising Matt at work! Abby is SO good with our kids!!! At the time the kids were 5 and 3 and she has grown up with our kiddos so she is definitely like a little sister to them. She kind of looks like an ottoman and sleeps A LOT! </span></div><div><br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-45336878300914761362011-02-26T07:57:00.000-08:002011-02-26T08:22:55.841-08:00Art Lessons!!!! K-2nd Graders<div><br /></div><div>Hi Everyone!! This week has been crazy!!! SOO MUCH TO DO.<br />So let me add another to the list, teach art after school to 20 K-2nd graders. I really do love it, so fun!!! I am so thankful for Patty over at DEEP SPACE SPARKLE, she is awesome! I got all of these ideas from her and put the links below each picture if you want to check out the instructions and materials needed. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyKY6aBYU8rK5CZtLPn4qqVFp9SZ_tdOv6o-oLl1Bq6mYZlJWbIH_XpS2jR5T5MNwCT3eki4P0e1Lg5RmEyTcDAZpxSOzBZeCy2KRl4d50beEUoRsBvZnjQ5bHNwOk_710XOtPF_MGBU/s1600/reflection-houses+art+dss.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyKY6aBYU8rK5CZtLPn4qqVFp9SZ_tdOv6o-oLl1Bq6mYZlJWbIH_XpS2jR5T5MNwCT3eki4P0e1Lg5RmEyTcDAZpxSOzBZeCy2KRl4d50beEUoRsBvZnjQ5bHNwOk_710XOtPF_MGBU/s200/reflection-houses+art+dss.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578033638187887538" /></a><a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/01/waterfront-houses-art-lesson">www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/01/waterfront-houses-art-lesson</a><div><a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/01/waterfront-houses-art-lesson"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbSEbwWD5NiBIp-5O_fQlzVNcD2yJjx2Ps9c783ewPEvg-fG0R2BlK0X12JtBAl1MO-eFdNy0LErqBGE9c28h-8EF4oWiy5ijz0fuYk0oyjE573HVOVyaEBQSIIgTsfu0USuVqYMZAXU/s1600/Kinder+Birds+07+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbSEbwWD5NiBIp-5O_fQlzVNcD2yJjx2Ps9c783ewPEvg-fG0R2BlK0X12JtBAl1MO-eFdNy0LErqBGE9c28h-8EF4oWiy5ijz0fuYk0oyjE573HVOVyaEBQSIIgTsfu0USuVqYMZAXU/s200/Kinder+Birds+07+017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578033189213457874" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/03/bird-drawing-and-painting-lesson-for">www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/03/bird-drawing-and-painting-lesson-for</a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiPY210saudZuJe0l1Hn7VFKA61VxxaSjiWmpme46erGn7W0L2omnw5sDnosWk7Qne-Z5-UePDYRnqMkWrpewEhi8zuD18nTM8yzFYjfXfLGUWjiAdkrcj0S34kFGFkalTC6vQakPD34/s1600/Hearts+art+DSS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiPY210saudZuJe0l1Hn7VFKA61VxxaSjiWmpme46erGn7W0L2omnw5sDnosWk7Qne-Z5-UePDYRnqMkWrpewEhi8zuD18nTM8yzFYjfXfLGUWjiAdkrcj0S34kFGFkalTC6vQakPD34/s200/Hearts+art+DSS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578032728548389954" /></a><a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/02/arty-hearts">www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/02/arty-hearts</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9Klo0gZiKE7grLYp7q0qqgqwvmF-cAhqfJLY0rX6vfYk6uSELaPREEQV9YZ4n7A1Npi1WOgOpJl1Yo-pYVaQQELYV8M-dsOMbpA_zUMPWzCElqR-jNt7C-XSYG8fMjrkViuWCNqZTA4/s1600/SAIL+BOAT+art+dss.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9Klo0gZiKE7grLYp7q0qqgqwvmF-cAhqfJLY0rX6vfYk6uSELaPREEQV9YZ4n7A1Npi1WOgOpJl1Yo-pYVaQQELYV8M-dsOMbpA_zUMPWzCElqR-jNt7C-XSYG8fMjrkViuWCNqZTA4/s200/SAIL+BOAT+art+dss.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578032060453974450" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/06/easy-sailboat-project-for-first-grade">www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/06/easy-sailboat-project-for-first-grade</a></div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5IJ5d_7XI2TXnGZfYyqR0YfR7pN9jOACAhghpO98t7wHXy9p5iuvvRtm5UOyl3Snt2SVYP794Lc8wUbXmlnIZ1KIbcBDKcatYqxFDVbsX924SCr1j7Z3Vuqgt_hxp8lGIcFlYgkwZQs/s1600/leo+leonni+art+from+deep+space+sparkle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5IJ5d_7XI2TXnGZfYyqR0YfR7pN9jOACAhghpO98t7wHXy9p5iuvvRtm5UOyl3Snt2SVYP794Lc8wUbXmlnIZ1KIbcBDKcatYqxFDVbsX924SCr1j7Z3Vuqgt_hxp8lGIcFlYgkwZQs/s200/leo+leonni+art+from+deep+space+sparkle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578031448914717506" /></a><div><div><div><br /><br />I can't wait to get started!!!!<br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-88172445965635814622011-02-26T07:30:00.000-08:002011-02-26T07:34:21.108-08:00Give Away!Calling All Teachers!!! Check out this awesome giveaway for 10 free books!!! <br /><br />http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/2011/02/big-old-giveaway.htmlSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-37312871333249422132011-02-20T16:28:00.000-08:002011-02-20T17:11:04.253-08:00Discovering THEME<div>This week we are learning about THEME and how do determine the THEME of a story. </div><div>I couldn't find any lessons or activities that were exactly what I was looking for so I decided to try and make my own like all the other awesome Teacher's who I blog stalk. You are free to use any of these you would like. Let me now what you think! </div><div>
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<br /></div><div>The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein </div><div><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=ddwzxk8t_10fz4k4pdc" frameborder="0" width="410" height="342"></iframe</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Lovell</div><div><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=ddwzxk8t_0fjm8nxfj" frameborder="0" width="410" height="342"></iframe></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Sheila Rae the Brave by Kevin Henkes</div><div><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=ddwzxk8t_4cnpff2gf" frameborder="0" width="410" height="342"></iframe></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Hooway for Wodney Wat! by Helen Lester</div><div><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=ddwzxk8t_0fjm8nxfj" frameborder="0" width="410" height="342"></iframe></div><div>
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<br /></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-73121222256318322572011-02-19T15:15:00.000-08:002011-02-19T19:03:29.824-08:00- Symmetry<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4A46ms6GHvvoAyfC8A2v6MgBqolUJCy-jKRTFS4jR2fpNN5cuzsHYSNzOPZyxc7plLcxRzfcDJcMn1DOf16QBNLqF7L3TkQorf3_c-MuRfM8s6vghFDnvWsT3fXJhTl96zBHKKTmxMg0/s1600/Geometry-+symmetry+RB.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4A46ms6GHvvoAyfC8A2v6MgBqolUJCy-jKRTFS4jR2fpNN5cuzsHYSNzOPZyxc7plLcxRzfcDJcMn1DOf16QBNLqF7L3TkQorf3_c-MuRfM8s6vghFDnvWsT3fXJhTl96zBHKKTmxMg0/s320/Geometry-+symmetry+RB.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575566145549905138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOjFM29w8Ub2-Htlp2fDzo4EnDfkd36_tMTOGgEvJ76whyphenhyphenOljOmtKX4PLoLLGbEjKF7JgZgEbGS8p3hBPTboMdmGwnRL8gYXtZjayoile4o9y-yAzjB43Zv1NaSzYvwsuM59BZl7VezM/s1600/Geometry+symmetry+-HC.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOjFM29w8Ub2-Htlp2fDzo4EnDfkd36_tMTOGgEvJ76whyphenhyphenOljOmtKX4PLoLLGbEjKF7JgZgEbGS8p3hBPTboMdmGwnRL8gYXtZjayoile4o9y-yAzjB43Zv1NaSzYvwsuM59BZl7VezM/s320/Geometry+symmetry+-HC.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575566147345984514" /></a><div><br /></div><div>We have been learning about symmetry and observing and determining where the line of symmetry is in shapes and designs we have in our classroom. For this lesson students use:<div>* small mirror</div><div>* pattern blocks</div><div>* construction paper</div><div>* document camera</div><div><br /></div><div>First, students fold their paper in half ( hamburger fold) and crease</div><div>Second, students place a pattern block on one side of the fold</div><div>Third, students hold their mirror upright where the bottom of the mirror and the crease of the paper are touching</div><div>Fourth, students observe what they see in the mirror and describe to the class</div><div><br /></div><div>* Vocabulary Terms<br />* Symmetry<br />* Line of Symmetry<br />* Half</div><div>* Equal<br /><br /></div><div>Students use between 2 and 50 pattern blocks and create a design on one side of the paper. After they have finished they have to create the exact design on the other side of the paper to where the crease will become the line of symmetry of their completed design.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOjFM29w8Ub2-Htlp2fDzo4EnDfkd36_tMTOGgEvJ76whyphenhyphenOljOmtKX4PLoLLGbEjKF7JgZgEbGS8p3hBPTboMdmGwnRL8gYXtZjayoile4o9y-yAzjB43Zv1NaSzYvwsuM59BZl7VezM/s1600/Geometry+symmetry+-HC.JPG"></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOjFM29w8Ub2-Htlp2fDzo4EnDfkd36_tMTOGgEvJ76whyphenhyphenOljOmtKX4PLoLLGbEjKF7JgZgEbGS8p3hBPTboMdmGwnRL8gYXtZjayoile4o9y-yAzjB43Zv1NaSzYvwsuM59BZl7VezM/s1600/Geometry+symmetry+-HC.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2muRZD4no2nE3iMm_9m4rEPG_UF1lmh-0UOjs-mAZYe1q_29Y4wUK7Ery5Fu_iOqhvlpDwymZ6TXYk-bramLK7wqRC6ZkQbq7lASOQo9sozvstsTYfXC7yMgVbnIWdvroH-5ZY85_Rww/s1600/165.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2muRZD4no2nE3iMm_9m4rEPG_UF1lmh-0UOjs-mAZYe1q_29Y4wUK7Ery5Fu_iOqhvlpDwymZ6TXYk-bramLK7wqRC6ZkQbq7lASOQo9sozvstsTYfXC7yMgVbnIWdvroH-5ZY85_Rww/s320/165.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575566141982603074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU4klcSm-i9WdICCldkXdr94xRel7X6E2f4YzlYnYEsPGT6bG_TDKzFEBGwRPPv7lrs7AE5leADEcIOrn-yoIncXXgbbh3TN_ICVVPkns_p00nuHqhs9uzuyeFtt3G-ML7REkX0KiyVY/s1600/Geometry+symmetry-+AA.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU4klcSm-i9WdICCldkXdr94xRel7X6E2f4YzlYnYEsPGT6bG_TDKzFEBGwRPPv7lrs7AE5leADEcIOrn-yoIncXXgbbh3TN_ICVVPkns_p00nuHqhs9uzuyeFtt3G-ML7REkX0KiyVY/s320/Geometry+symmetry-+AA.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575566138005551570" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-14887760849876203262011-02-11T17:20:00.000-08:002011-02-11T18:12:29.637-08:00Catch a WORD! - Increasing academic vocabulary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIgkt86K1Bntg-QDjFiSGwFys5T6OH75JDEovmeI7e9g7-S0vHX2IK85M2yGY4TsJBVkosxrJz3Zi5ko4pBAuPZC5MeEaASVJsHDUy5GrXbovjCl2km6PGWsk9Ngs5mTmCsKeoi_YGUY/s1600/Class+photo+VOCAB+JAR.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIgkt86K1Bntg-QDjFiSGwFys5T6OH75JDEovmeI7e9g7-S0vHX2IK85M2yGY4TsJBVkosxrJz3Zi5ko4pBAuPZC5MeEaASVJsHDUy5GrXbovjCl2km6PGWsk9Ngs5mTmCsKeoi_YGUY/s400/Class+photo+VOCAB+JAR.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572606952797619842" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>We use this book before we start our daily Math lesson. When we come across new vocabulary we add it to the jar. It really surprises me how quickly the children understand the concepts and start using their newly acquired vocabulary when describing what they see. I added information about the activity below. It also has a few downloadable quick images you can try for free. I found it at</b> <a href="http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/787">http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/787</a></span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/787"></a></span>** I use my document camera, if you don't have one you could use your overhead projector. I put the image up but keep it covered so the students can't see it. I then say, " Pencils Down" and look around to make sure all eyes are on the smart board. When they are, I show the picture for approx. 5 seconds and then cover it again. The students will pick up their pencils and draw what they saw. After about a minute or so I ask if anyone would like a second look. If so, I give them another look for another 5 seconds. Then I uncover the image while students compare their drawing. I ask the students who would like to share what they saw and call on a few kids. It's really interesting to hear how they saw the image and how they describe what they saw. Here is where we discover new vocabulary and I will write the new words down for the day and put them in (on) our jar. We do 2-3 images a day. It was a little challenging for the kids at first but they improved quickly.<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Lucida, Verdana, sans-serif; ">All meaningful mathematics learning is imaged-based. While there may be certain forms of mathematical reasoning that seem not to use imagery, most mathematical activity has a spatial component. If school mathematics is procedural, students may fail to develop their capacity to form mental images of mathematical patterns and relationships. It is well documented that students who reason from images tend to be powerful mathematics students. Further, we know that the ability to use images effectively in doing mathematics can be developed. When students are encouraged to develop mental images and use those images in mathematics, they show surprising growth. All students can learn to use images effectively. Thus, developing spatial sense should be a priority in school mathematics.</span></span><p style="font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Quick Draw is an engaging mathematical activity that helps students develop their mental imagery. A figure such as the one shown below is presented briefly to students. They are asked to “Draw what you saw.” When students have drawn their figure, give them a second look. Finally, uncover the figure and ask students to describe what they saw. Encourage a wide range of interpretations. Some will see it as a two-dimensional figure while others may give it a three-dimensional interpretation. When they draw, they must work from a re-presented image since the figure shown is no longer in view. Finally, they are asked to describe what they saw and explain how they drew their sketch. As students listen to the ways others saw the figure, they are stimulated to reflect on their constructive activity and to consider other interpretations. It is often the case that students will describe new ways of viewing the figure as a direct result of listening to the descriptions of others.</span></p><p style="font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span">The discussion of what they saw is a crucial component of the activity. Encourage students to talk about their drawings. Show enthusiasm for all interpretations. Be nonjudgmental, accepting all descriptions. Some students will be inspired by what others say. It is not unusual for five or more different ways of seeing the figure to be described. The whole class discussion of Quick Draw figures helps students get comfortable explaining their thinking to the class. There are no wrong answers. This carries over to lesson discussions of other topics. In learning mathematics, it is important that students become competent at articulating their thoughts as well as listening to other students.</span></p><p style="font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>*** I would love to know what you think about this. Have you heard of it, have you been doing it for years?? I would LOVE to know! </b></span></p><p style="font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 2em; "><br /></p><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-41129688243226106762011-02-10T07:46:00.000-08:002011-02-10T08:02:44.173-08:00CrAzY about ART!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqvly1DbE6X6UAeLn_O4ajr98vrHG5EYUirhC2fPXj47ifheivHjaZSpzob-f57Xk9u14Q6-wKR6w3qAP-GYUEJ0jnXCqVLi5CN9ot02XlZDr2HCRn7nklQyGRLiXRY8yfTIQ92ev0cg/s1600/After+School+Art+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqvly1DbE6X6UAeLn_O4ajr98vrHG5EYUirhC2fPXj47ifheivHjaZSpzob-f57Xk9u14Q6-wKR6w3qAP-GYUEJ0jnXCqVLi5CN9ot02XlZDr2HCRn7nklQyGRLiXRY8yfTIQ92ev0cg/s320/After+School+Art+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572091759616317746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtklZhQsgULDAka8-EaffFfuitjhX7S4u2mTrqwtjVW2v6hmLuTy7HGsz5Xr1CM_VhziERNoPw-H__JZ2ANyPr12YMUkkd4Vqyz3J8E0dCQemFJbxC3mgd7HyM1uZsrTXDEXM10hEgJkI/s1600/AfterschoolArt+watercolor+buildings.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtklZhQsgULDAka8-EaffFfuitjhX7S4u2mTrqwtjVW2v6hmLuTy7HGsz5Xr1CM_VhziERNoPw-H__JZ2ANyPr12YMUkkd4Vqyz3J8E0dCQemFJbxC3mgd7HyM1uZsrTXDEXM10hEgJkI/s320/AfterschoolArt+watercolor+buildings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572091753928226098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlPTbmLM7Km7n3RMlqfG2gXTMV3sCOroOpDDGwfz6_MiKZNyjxsZUr07RpEvxCfePil-LCC-wjdsysmmkp8S1irceH4jKhBTCztfAC-Z-MW4FHgp623nfeLVD60MLU05EtAdOD3vU1ww/s1600/Afterschool+art+watercolor+building+up+close.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlPTbmLM7Km7n3RMlqfG2gXTMV3sCOroOpDDGwfz6_MiKZNyjxsZUr07RpEvxCfePil-LCC-wjdsysmmkp8S1irceH4jKhBTCztfAC-Z-MW4FHgp623nfeLVD60MLU05EtAdOD3vU1ww/s320/Afterschool+art+watercolor+building+up+close.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572091749245595698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfg-3udTbS59vOiA_m1ry8iQkvItywVJTwEcI6SAjv65rwSNrD-fiVECOsgIyl6X6Atg-RzhcvAycO6_-Gn1FvuvaVzNrILnRhSZcKbbJ1FbwTiTzyv5ju8HR_KaIs0M6AeU9CDt3yUQ/s1600/CRAYONS.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfg-3udTbS59vOiA_m1ry8iQkvItywVJTwEcI6SAjv65rwSNrD-fiVECOsgIyl6X6Atg-RzhcvAycO6_-Gn1FvuvaVzNrILnRhSZcKbbJ1FbwTiTzyv5ju8HR_KaIs0M6AeU9CDt3yUQ/s320/CRAYONS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572091745539521314" /></a><br />I absolutely love Art. Now, I am not particularly a talented Artist by any means but more of a creative and sort of weird person. Not bad weird but ya know. Anyway, I LOVE this website! Patty is AMAZING!<br />Check her out! <a href="http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/">www.deepspacesparkle.com</a><br /><br />I teach the After School Art Program and I break into two groups. During the first semester I teach 3rd-5th grade after school and Kindergarten-2nd grade in the second semester. I really like it and it gives me a chance to work with children I wouldn’t normally get to. Here are some of the projects we have done.<br />I would love to hear your ideas!!!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-56069323925274237402011-02-09T19:01:00.000-08:002011-02-09T19:50:23.408-08:00ERIC CARLE is the MAN!Eric Carle is one of my favorite Author/Illustrators so we love to learn about him and read his books in the first grade. He really is amazing!
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<br />We have to make caterpillars after reading THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
<br />We also make a caterpillar cake because well...who doesn't love cake?
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<br />Eric Carle has written a ton of books!
<br /> Here are some that we really enjoyed
<br /><div><ul><li>The Foolish Tortoise</li><li>The Little Cloud<The Very Lonely Firefly</li><li>The Very Clumsy Click Beetle</li><li>The Very Quiet Cricket</li><li>The Grouchy Ladybug </li><li>The Tiny Seed </li><li>Rooster's Off to see the World </li><li>Walter the Baker</li><li>Have You Seen My Cat?</li><li>The Mixed Up Chameleon</li></ul>Eric Carle also is the illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?</div><div>
<br />I would love to visit the Eric Carle Museum someday!</div><div>
<br /></div><div> Click below to check it out</div><div><a href="http://www.carlemuseum.org/">http://www.carlemuseum.org/</a></div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.carlemuseum.org/"></a>I was so excited and surprised when I had to google something on his birthday and saw this</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGov2Ftkkne253urhkXyr1Qa9jvv-6XdzpzILE5ORQnbLrujGKGC3kpMq4F8iZt6UuX28ihmp-sfKEklYzaHf94SObs-h6Q0brAuposMD68ByI_FYUsVNI1BWbSDXbpg3xVkCa-RVy-g/s320/spring09.gif" style="text-align: center;float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 135px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571899107295703874" />I would love to know if you study Eric Carle</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOVra243m3sqOWe2YaVuJZ1jX5b_HrsvHtujznqVlBSGVEpm0Easll-H_LFeHGyQ6aVeXKfNbB-4BlT9W1l83mXJ4ML1Scr4Z_-Ui6uLOR5jkhNDgJriki6yVFOhmdaeTjrtiMtFeuDs/s320/CATERPILLAR+CAKE+1.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571895135519470354" /><div style="text-align: center;"> and some of the activities your class</div><div style="text-align: center;"> does! </div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-34979166776034869902011-02-09T18:25:00.000-08:002011-02-09T19:00:47.272-08:00Classroom Color...what's with the LIME?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDmBgNq4Fyl1TXlLbza492SvB-z95JD6fM8bDQXqV7G-RPSNVWXa2Iq_2GQADU5TiXM7NZBpDirfqXTpu_UZECthqZiC7E8lme4R5fqvbi4QEESN6D5GjNWunWLbVd0O-FC35OQpPS1M/s1600/ILOVEMRSTACKETT.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDmBgNq4Fyl1TXlLbza492SvB-z95JD6fM8bDQXqV7G-RPSNVWXa2Iq_2GQADU5TiXM7NZBpDirfqXTpu_UZECthqZiC7E8lme4R5fqvbi4QEESN6D5GjNWunWLbVd0O-FC35OQpPS1M/s200/ILOVEMRSTACKETT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571889546344538834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yLuqaof7_V1sv_9jvXhZF0JAYsurDb0hFPDJoucmiNTwukfWsOJ0AR5Fl4Dz5M64q7KOvkkjqGNv9TQd-HABKStlE4gxiFQX5b6kZ7zPe-qvjxDm9uE5oXn4gAHtb2Oo4mRF_ABCxc0/s1600/CLASSROOM+PIC.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yLuqaof7_V1sv_9jvXhZF0JAYsurDb0hFPDJoucmiNTwukfWsOJ0AR5Fl4Dz5M64q7KOvkkjqGNv9TQd-HABKStlE4gxiFQX5b6kZ7zPe-qvjxDm9uE5oXn4gAHtb2Oo4mRF_ABCxc0/s200/CLASSROOM+PIC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571889545506664530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqI6Ti8NcK9QmjuFmYwCCBn0PaEnBiU9DQVEvwU33MRHx_ISxyThsJx01AlptCq7-VxVInJ3Bu9do0IrSEKFT6otPktZWKDgtVMT8CerjQ_kkA2SVqSxw79S1Km9OU2vJFWEfkpalgoY/s1600/CLASSROM+PIC+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqI6Ti8NcK9QmjuFmYwCCBn0PaEnBiU9DQVEvwU33MRHx_ISxyThsJx01AlptCq7-VxVInJ3Bu9do0IrSEKFT6otPktZWKDgtVMT8CerjQ_kkA2SVqSxw79S1Km9OU2vJFWEfkpalgoY/s200/CLASSROM+PIC+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571889536717382242" /></a><br /><br />I am super lucky to have a classroom mother who is a professional organizer and interior designer. Can you say LUCKY?!?! Well she helped me pick out a super awesome paint color AND bought all the paint! Can you believe it? Then, my sweet hubby and awesome friend ( who is also a Teacher) helped me paint. My classroom color is definitely different. Think GREEN APPLE! She also told me that black and white accents would compliment the color so who am I to disagree? I love the outcome. Thanks Mrs. C!!<br />Oh and did I mention our classroom parties are beautifully decorated?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhaPc6_eeI9tifF5yXKRWIcY29Lv3HU9m-gQrDOUJ_lS3HmvbB96RHbn9woFwTo8DU4H7janToCB8n9zyakjNDD7DAoe8WsHjsoQ7k4t6DPqJe2zivIIMpgUdCQayXLkXmac2DITqaAw/s1600/DSCF1957.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhaPc6_eeI9tifF5yXKRWIcY29Lv3HU9m-gQrDOUJ_lS3HmvbB96RHbn9woFwTo8DU4H7janToCB8n9zyakjNDD7DAoe8WsHjsoQ7k4t6DPqJe2zivIIMpgUdCQayXLkXmac2DITqaAw/s320/DSCF1957.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571886830441167906" /></a><br /><br />One of my sweet kiddos reading<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPIVDdzevfGMURr4L-RlOF0u2JUkUjcbdoRFgnIG75YDNXs6oZV0NyDgn-x5En14WYzTAgQTAOxmZ6MK6cj9TbJrw9U6ay4nK_2C1byhOs_gu6h7O3gRKLXOvE9fttNgMUUPaeUZOCM0/s1600/chesneys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPIVDdzevfGMURr4L-RlOF0u2JUkUjcbdoRFgnIG75YDNXs6oZV0NyDgn-x5En14WYzTAgQTAOxmZ6MK6cj9TbJrw9U6ay4nK_2C1byhOs_gu6h7O3gRKLXOvE9fttNgMUUPaeUZOCM0/s320/chesneys.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571886827588091858" /></a><br />The cute girls in black and red are my homeroom mom and her daughter. They are adorable!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851980398443493915.post-70157132870260182182011-02-09T18:10:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:18:33.547-08:00Who is this Mrs. Tackett????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiduy3dqu4gf9zVshvAoOBgH5dczFCtCVGFjPRKuc5DFwRcvxBDIINRa2QZ3SSh6ame6iRqewpzPZUibcAxIMeTzgC5u5tuKxmtxaXkDl3wx6RFXNMNoE_yW11KlILj7meEgLn1TG3FDaw/s1600/TEACHER+SUZANNE+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiduy3dqu4gf9zVshvAoOBgH5dczFCtCVGFjPRKuc5DFwRcvxBDIINRa2QZ3SSh6ame6iRqewpzPZUibcAxIMeTzgC5u5tuKxmtxaXkDl3wx6RFXNMNoE_yW11KlILj7meEgLn1TG3FDaw/s320/TEACHER+SUZANNE+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571879527375299762" /></a><br />Hi Everyone! <br />I have been doing some serious blog stalking since I have been out of school with snow days and I had a minor surgery (blech) so I have had a lot of time on my hands! {biggest run on sentence} <br />I teach first and second grade. I am a LOOPING TEACHER so I have the same kids for two years and it is a wonderful experience. I also teach the after school art program at our school. It is very fun and it gives me a chance to work with students I wouldn't normally get to work with.Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707029637638959596noreply@blogger.com3