tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57541852062907807722024-02-19T03:59:25.396-08:00How About Them Apples?Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-34980996795350276952013-06-02T07:20:00.002-07:002013-06-02T07:20:22.590-07:00Currently JUNE!!!!<div align="center">
The Currently Linky <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-currently.html">(hosted by Farley at "Oh Boy 4th Grade")</a> has become something that I look forward to each month (although I'm usually a few days late)! If you haven't joined this linky yet, I highly suggest it. Lots of fun and you meet new bloggers and learn of new blogs to visit and get ideas from. <br />
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Here it is...MY "currently" for June: </div>
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<strong>listening:</strong> I LOVE being the first one up in the mornings. I get a little me time to do what ever I want to do. This morning when I started my "currently" I was all alone, before I got it done, the man was up....so I had to take a brief break. Now I'm back to finish it up!</div>
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<strong>loving:</strong> I'm in LOVE w/the fact that summer break is here! (I will be teaching two weeks of pre-k summer school at the end of the month. I get to meet some of my new love muffins!) We have no set-in-stone vacation plans (kind of a bummer) but I'm sure we'll go/do something...day/long weekend trip.</div>
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<strong>thinking:</strong> I'm thinking (discusssing w/the man) about what is on the agenda for today. It is supposed to be on the cooler side (but NO storms). Hmmm... We also found ourselves discussing selling/buying a new place. We currently live in a subdivision, which he HATES and want to move out where we have a little room to roam and play. And then there's my (nonexistent) garden. I'd love to put in a raised bed somehere in my yard...just something little...doesn't have to be fancy garden.</div>
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<strong>wanting: </strong>There are definitely some items/areas that need some "attention" at our current home to make it more desireable for potential buyers. But, we don't want to put a bunch of time and $$ into a home you don't plan to stay in. Then again, a lot of what I want to do (hardwood, tile, painting, replacing deck door, staining, etc..) I would like to have done IF we end up staying. Anywho...</div>
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<strong>needing:</strong> Like I said, really should be in the "want" section but I ran out of room. I need to get my tush in gear and clean, purge, purge, purge, then clean some more! We have too much STUFF!!!</div>
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<strong>3 vacay essentials:</strong> I kind of cheated b/c so much can go into my first 2 essentials.</div>
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"Sun Protection Items" - sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats</div>
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"Book" - you gotta bring along 1 or 2 of those</div>
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I look forward to linking up w/you all again next month! Hopefully I'll have a few good posts between now and then, too. Happy Summer Bloggers!!!!!</div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-85583066988772189262013-05-05T06:09:00.002-07:002013-05-05T06:09:34.191-07:00Mother's Day Craftivity...Quick, Easy, and Simply Adorable!<div align="center">
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We started them on Friday and will finish them up tomorrow. If you're looking for something quick, easy, and simply adorable...this is the craftivity for you!!! Head over to <a href="http://simplykierste.com/2013/04/paper-sack-mothers-day-card.html">Simply {kierste}</a> for the FREE downloads needed for the cards.</div>
Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-44716870179551459102013-05-02T19:41:00.000-07:002013-05-03T04:41:43.840-07:00Currently May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well...here is my currently for May. I wish for this month ALL year long...and it's finally here. I'm not sure how it snuck up on me, but it's here!</div>
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Listening: I'm "currently" listening to the cold May rain fall. It was in the 80's most of the week, now expecting lows in the 40's and highs in the 40's tomorrow...really? At least it's not the SNOW the western part of the state it receiving!</div>
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Loving: I'm "loving" that there are only 14 more days of school!!! I'll be sad to see my lil' love muffins move up, but I'm ready for a new batch AND summer break!</div>
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Thinking: I'm "thinking" about the weekend. Not sure what we're going to be able to do w/the cold and rainy weather. I know the boys hate to stay inside. Hopefully, we'll come up w/something.</div>
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Wanting: I'm "wanting" to win POWERBALL...$191,000,000 (said in my best Dr. Evil voice). Only problem here is, you've got to play to win.</div>
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Needing: I'm "needing" a Thursday do-over. It was just one of those days...from start to finish. So hoping my Friday is full of all of the wonderful things Julie Andrews sings about in <em>The Sound of Music </em>(which is one of my favorite musicals).</div>
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Summer Bucket List: While I hadn't put a lot of thought into a "bucket list" for summer, I would LOVE for the beach to be on it (however, I KNOW this is not going to happen). So, I'm going to settle on time w/my boys at the creeks, rivers and lakes. They enjoy fishing and exploring and all that boy stuff, while I'm content soaking up the sun w/a good book, swimming, and tubing!</div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-43859372370687555472013-04-28T09:03:00.000-07:002013-04-28T09:03:05.809-07:00D, E, F, G, H and COLOR RUN FUN!<div align="center">
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<strong>D</strong>are to Care for the Earth: We plan planted grass seed in a fruit/vegetable cans or water bottles, then used recycleable materials and items from the art box to create a character on the can (the grass will be the hair)! A lot of work (and hot glue burns for me) but the finished products are so cute!</div>
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<strong>E</strong>ntertainment Day<strong>: </strong>The Kindergarten classes got together to put on a talent show for each other. It was so cute! Each class performed and then individual students performed.</div>
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<strong>F</strong>avorite Book: Students brought in their favorite books to share with the class. A few students read their books (or part of the book) to the class. We would just DROP EVERYTHING AND READ at various times during the day. </div>
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<strong>G</strong>ame Day: Students were able to bring in a board game or card game to share with the class. In the afternoon we played the games. I set the timer for 15 minutes and them we'd switch. Students were able to play 4 different games. The kids LOVED it!</div>
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<strong>H</strong>ula/Hoola Hoop Day: We learned to Hula. I found a "How to" video on YouTube. Most of the kids got into it. Then in the afternoon we went to the gym to Hoola Hoop! Lots of fun!</div>
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<strong>J</strong>ump Rope Day: We will hopefully get to spend some time outside jumping rope.</div>
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It is also our Kindergarten Buddy Day. 2013-14 Kindergarteners will be visiting our classroom for two hours in the afternoon.</div>
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<strong>K</strong>ite Day: We will be flying kits and making "kites" out of plastic grocery sacks.</div>
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<strong>L</strong>emonade Day: We will be making lemonade and writing "How to" stories.</div>
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And for the Color Run!!! </div>
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I want to start by saying that I work with the best teachers and staff around. We truly are a TEAM! We work together to ensure the success of our students but also encourage and bring out the best in each other. I'm very blessed to work with such an amazing group of people!!!</div>
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Fifteen of our staff members participated in the Color Run on Saturday. </div>
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Our team name was "Teachers 'N Sneakers"! </div>
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Below: The gang I finished with! We ran/jogged the whole thing together...PROUD moment!</div>
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It was an amazing day!!!!</div>
Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-51965244951311248032013-04-20T07:28:00.002-07:002013-04-20T08:05:25.576-07:0023 Days and Counting!<div align="center">
I truly cannot believe there are only 23 days of school left this year! We sent 4th Qtr. Progress Reports home yesterday and will begin DRA's and Writing Assessments in two weeks. This year has <em>FLOWN </em>bye!</div>
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<strong>Celebrating the ABC's</strong></div>
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Our ABC Celebration started on Wednesday with <strong>A</strong>nimal Day. Students could bring a small stuffed animal to school with them. This is always SOOOO exciting! Our friends were able to work with us at our tables and sit with us during carpet times. We also used our friends as inspiration during a few activities and assignments.</div>
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Introductions (Speaking/Listening): Students were able to introduce their "friend" to the class and tell a little something about why it is special. The kids (well most of them) take this very serious. I like to hear about their friend...where it came from, how long they've had it, friend injuries, adventures they've been on together, etc... I was very proud of how well all of the kids did listening and paying attention during the intros.</div>
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Creative Writing: Students completed an organizer and wrote about their "friend". I LOVE this organizer. We use it for many subject areas and skills and I'm always finding new ways it can be used! My new favorite is composing and decomposing numbers. The one I used in class is hand drawn, but I just created one to share with you all.</div>
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In the pics below, students used it to organize ideas for writing about their friend. In the center diamond, the students drew a picture of their friend and wrote his/her name. In the four corner areas, students wrote describing words about their friend. After, students began writing a paragraph using the ideas from their organizer. I am very proud of how far my students have come as writers this year.</div>
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Our friends also proved to be a good behavior management tool. I hadn't thought of this before, but my buddy across the hall suggested that the "friend" be used as a behavior management tool for the day (you know it is very exciting to have our friends visit for the day, we sometimes forget how to behave). So, if we couldn't control ourself, our friend had to go to time-out (aka our cubby). Now, there were a few moments of tears when friends had to go to time-out, but overall, we had a great day with our stuffed visitors!<br />
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Thursday was <strong>B</strong>ubble Day! While the CrAzy weather pattern (80 and sunny one day, tonadoes and high winds the next, a day of rain and flash flooding, followed by sleet and snow...seriously now) we are currently experiencing kept us inside, we had a great day chewing LOTS of bubblegum AND trying to blow bubbles. We had a bubble blowing contest earlier in the year. If I remember right, there were only 3 kids that could blow bubbles. I didn't count, but there were TONS more bubbles being blown on Thursday. The kids were so proud of themselves!<br />
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I found an online version for <u>The Bubble Book</u>. This book was published by Harper Collins in 1917!</div>
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Friday was <strong>C</strong>rAzY Day! While Ms. Schatz seemed to forget (not sure how, it's my fav) anywho, we had lots of CrAzY dressers and we "mixed" up our usual daily schedule so it was a little crazy in our room. We read <u>Stephanie's Ponytail</u> (how I love Robert Munsch) and drew and wrote about our own crazy hairstyle. Next year, I'd like to take the kids' pictures and cut around their head so they can use craft items to give themselves a CrAzY new hairdo!<br />
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Up next week we have <strong>D</strong>are to Care for the Earth: planting seeds, ways to care for our Earth</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy National Kindergarten Day </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Sunday, April 21)</span> </span></div>
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Listening: The boys got "fishing" bunnies in their baskets for Easter. On the back, there are fish jokes.</div>
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Loving: Spring Break has really got me thinking about Summer Break...can't wait!</div>
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Thinking: Well, we ended up heading to the Springs to fish for trout. I got skunked! </div>
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Wanting: I'm so not ready to go back yet! Days off always lead to wanting just one more.</div>
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Needing: A group of teachers (15!) from my school are participating in the Color Run. I'd LOVE to run the whole thing...I've got to get serious!!!</div>
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Advice: If you all are ready for Summer Break, like I am, it's really important to keep things "fresh". This will save your sanity and keep your students engaged in learning!!!</div>
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Oh, and the punchline to the fishy joke...FINLAND!</div>
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A few years back (6, 7, 8...that's a few, right???) our building started a Pre-K activity called "Spring Into Kindergarten". This is an hour long, evening event of activities for Pre-K students (incoming 2013-2014 Kindergarteners) and their parents to come to our school. We try to hold the event a week or two before our Kindergarten Screening is scheduled. This event is not a lot of work, and the pay-off is AMAZING!!! <br />
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This event provides these little guys and gals and opportunity to see the school (so it won't be such a strange place when they come in for the screening), to see some of the adult faces they will see at the screening (so they won't be so scary), and time to let loose and have a little bit of fun with future classmates! I think parents also benefit from this evening of play. They get to see the school, meet the principal and some of the teachers and staff, and possibly begin to ease some of the nervousness they have with their "babies" going off to Kindergarten. It is also a GREAT first impression for some of these parents!!! I love it, because I get to meet some future love muffins and get to meet parents! </div>
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We also have a Story Corner and Snacks in the cafeteria. <br />
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**I've got to say that we have the BEST staff around. Many teachers/staff give their time to help w/this event (not just the Pre-K and K teachers).**<br />
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We also sent parents home with the following information. Click below to read them for yourself. We (my Kindergarten teacher buddies and I) thought it was a great list of things to work on!<br />
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Students are also invited to our annual "Kindergarten Buddy Day" event. On this day, incoming Kindergarteners come to school and spend 2 hours in a Kindergarten classroom (yes, we have MORE students for those two hours) and get a "taste" of what Kindergarten is all about! I love to see the faces of my lil' love muffins...they're so proud to be my "helpers"! Ya know...they've never been the BIG kids before! We ususally do calendar, sing some some songs, dance around, have a read-a-loud, and complete a craftivity. It's a busy couple of hours, but again VERY worth it! My love muffins still talk about that day! </div>
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Soooo, I started this post <strong>LAST</strong> April. No that is not a type-o. Yep, almost one year ago I started this post with the best of intentions to finish. Well, here it is {<em>almost</em>} April 2013...and I'm determined to finish... TODAY! <br />
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I'm thinking about how we're going to <strong>"Celebrate the Last Days of Kindergarten with the ABC's"</strong> this year. Can you believe that we're in our "last days of school"?!?! This year is flying by! Yet there is still soooo much to cover! It won't be long and I'll be sending my lil' love muffins off into the BIG world of 1st grade! </div>
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In a few short weeks we will begin celebrating the last days of school <em><strong>ABC Style</strong></em>! I found this idea a couple of years <a href="http://schatzskindergarten.blogspot.com/2011/04/great-idea-ive-just-got-to-sharewish-id.html">(see post)</a> on <a href="http://mrskimbrellsclass.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Kimbrell's Kindergarten</a> blog. My lil' love muffins and I always have a great time, so it's in the works for this year, too! Each year, I tweak it a bit as other ideas arise (mine, teacher buddies, fellow blogateers, or of course, pinterest). Here is a list of the daily events from last year w/a short explanation. I also try to tie in a book, writing or math activity, science experiment, etc... with each letter. </div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-23101525517508117682013-02-24T16:01:00.002-08:002013-02-24T16:01:26.883-08:00Dr. Seuss...Read Across America...Reading Week<div align="center">
The Kindergarten classes at my school will be Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday and (in my opinion) more importantly...READING next week!!! Each day we will "celebrate" with a different Dr. Seuss book, a corresponding dress-up day (I LOVE dress-up days) and activities for each book. I thought I'd take a moment of my Sunday evening and share our dress-up days.</div>
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Monday - <u>Fox in </u>Sox - Wear Silly Socks</div>
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Tuesday - <u>Green Eggs and Ham</u> - Wear <span style="background-color: white; color: white;"><span style="color: lime;">GREEN</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Wednesday - <u>Wacky Wednesday</u> - Dress <em>WaCkY</em></span></div>
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Thursday - <u>I Don't Want to Get Out of Bed</u> - Wear P.J.'s</div>
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Friday - <u>The Eye Book</u> - Wear Decorated Glasses</div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-73582631779829232822013-02-03T05:00:00.000-08:002013-02-03T05:05:03.778-08:00Not School Related BUT May Spark Your Inner Domestic Goddess<div align="center">
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I absolutely couldn't wait Friday night to get to my local Wal-Mart (NO, I wasn't going to gawk at the customers in p.j.'s, but I'm sure I would've ran in to a few), but alas I didn't get there. The man worked late and the boys were <u><strong>not having</strong></u> a trip to Wally World. I don't blame them. Anywho, what was I so excited about buying you ask? (BTW-Thanks for asking. I'm so glad you're interested in my story! :) I wanted to get there to buy the ingredients for my "semi homemade" laundry soap! </div>
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Well, I finally made it to W.M. late Saturday afternoon (after two basketball games 9:00 and 2:00) and found myself making semi-homemade laudry detergent and EXCITEDLY doing loads of laundry on a Saturday night. Really?!?! Is this what my life has come to??? </div>
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I spent $19.49 on the ingredients AND it's supposed to last like 9 months! So, we shall see!!! I also added a container of Scentsy Washer Whiffs in French Lavender (also LOVE the Quiver scent) for a little added aroma!</div>
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Not nearly as fancy or pretty as the pic shown on <a href="http://beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com/2010/11/homemade-laundry-soap.html">B.C.T.S.M.S.</a>'s blog. She purchased a glass container and cut "Laundry" out of vinyl on her Cricut. You can check it out at her blog. I had the glass container in my cart at W.M., but had second thoughts about it. I could just envision the lid getting dropped (it had a glass lid) or the container catching an elbow and shattering on the ground. Instead, I went with a 2.6 gallon Sterillite plastic trash can...classy right? (So...add $10 to my total, but it will get used again!) I'm using the scoop from one of the OxyClean containers to measure my detergent (one to two scoops depending on how dirty the laundry is...the man's work wear will DEFINITELY get two scoops). </div>
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I must say that so far (I'm only a few loads in) I'm VERY happy! My basement and laundry room smell delightful (makes me wish even more that I had main floor laundry). I'll give it a few more days and let you know what I really think. I'm hoping to save my family a little $$. Besides I like being able to say "I made my own laundry soap," AND it was kinda fun...shhhh, don't tell the man! :)</div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-70696454901477783542013-02-02T05:57:00.001-08:002013-02-02T06:08:18.737-08:00Currently...My 1st one!!!<div align="center">
I never participated in the "<a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/">Currently</a>" linky. I'm not sure why, but I had some much needed quiet time this a.m. and thought to myself, "Why not?" So, here goes...</div>
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<strong>listening:</strong> Puppy love (a.k.a. Possum) woke me up a little earlier than usual and wouldn't go back to sleep. So I found myself awake, and she found herself outside, which gave me some quiet time to myself before the boys got up. I guess I should also mention that the "man of the house" is currently working 7-12's, which makes everyone's life H. E. DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS!!!! (If you've never experienced it, make sure you say an exra thank you in your prayers tonite.) So he was up and outta the house by 5:00am on a Saturday!</div>
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<strong>loving, wanting, needing: </strong>Outta order, I know, but they need to be lumped together...stick with me here. I'm loving that Phil didn't see his shadow this a.m. and loving that we're going to have an early Spring. (I've kinda already got the "fever". You know the one...Spring Fever! Seventy degree temps in January will do that to a <strike>girl</strike> class of 17 kindergarteners!!!) On the other hand, my whole family is going to Colorado on a ski trip in a couple of weeks. I'm REALLY wanting and needing a snow day on February 19th, so I don't get docked pay for that day! I'd appreciate any extra hopes, wishes, prayers, crossed fingers and toes for those in blog land!</div>
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<strong>thinking:</strong> As I was filling out the form, I found myself enjoying my cup of coffee...savoring every last drop. I don't usually "think" about how much I enjoy my coffee. I'm usually drinking it in the car or trying to get it all sucked down before my lil' love muffins walk through the door (b/c we all know that if the coffee gets sat down, it'll be cold before we can get back to it). I also found myself wondering (which is very similar to thinking) why I have never participated in this linky before. I've enjoyed it so far.</div>
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<strong>pet peeves: </strong>I'm sure this is a pretty common peeve, pajamas in public! Come on people...REALLY?!?!?! There is nothing I hate more than going into <strike>Hoosier-Mart</strike> Wal-Mart (or other shopping establishment) and seeing people in their p.j.'s AND they've obviously been in them a while...we're talking all night and most of the day! Or those that wear p.j.'s to a restaurant (fast food or casual sit down)...ewwww! OH WAIT, THERE'S MORE...parents that drop their kids off at school AND they're in the p.j.'s.</div>
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#2 The kid knows their parent is going home to get back into bed or to Wal-Mart.</div>
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Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy the occassional Pajama Day at school (2x a year-ish) and it never fails on those days I have to run to the store or stop and get gas! It makes me <em>shudder </em>to think that there are people that think that is what I wore to bed last night and didn't have the decency to get dressed that day!</div>
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I hope you all have a FABulous weekend...remember Spring is just around the corner and cross those fingers and toes for <strong><em><u>my</u></em></strong> FEBRUARY 19TH SNOW DAY!!!!<em></em></div>
Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-68807873105516949642013-01-28T11:06:00.001-08:002013-01-28T16:54:16.143-08:00100's Chart Puzzle<div style="text-align: center;">
This will be my last 100th Day Post ...maybe. As I stated in my first 100th Day post, my teaching buddies and I will be splitting up our kids and letting them visit each of our classrooms. My activity is a 100's chart puzzle. Up until now, I've used an old 100's chart that I drew cut-lines on for the students. I decided that I'd "spruce" it up a bit and add the lines using PowerPoint.</div>
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Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-80275200668250826932013-01-25T11:20:00.002-08:002013-01-25T13:14:59.108-08:00100th Day Part Deux<div align="center">
There have been some great 100th Day posts lately. .I'm LOVING them and getting lots of ideas. I'm also feeling a little jealous that you all have already reached this <i>milestone</i> in your school year. We still have 4 school days until #100 is here! I wanted to share the note that we send home for our 100th Day Family Project.<br />
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Here is a picture of my 100th Day hat. 100 <strike>PIPE CLEANER</strike> chenille stem curly Q's!!! My love muffins always tell me it looks like my hair...only colorful! :) Gotta <strike>HATE</strike> love my natural curls.<br />
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A few teachers will be getting together next week to create a shirt similar to this. Thanks going out to the Yard Sale Princess via pinterest!<br />
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If you haven't celebrated yet, I hope I've given you some ideas. If you have or the day is just too close, maybe some ideas for next year!<br />
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Our 100th Day of School is QUICKLY approaching...8 school days away to be exact! My class has been so excited about counting up (or are we counting down...I'm confused) to the 100th Day this year!! Anywho, I have many fun <strong><em>100</em></strong> activities planned for this special day and I wanted to take time to share a few of them with you all!<br />
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This was my banner from last year that I hung at the entry to my classroom. It was painted by a FABULOUS parent volunteer! I saved it, and am hoping it's in good enough condition to use again it this year. I guess I'd better get it out and see what kind of shape it's in! </div>
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Each month we send home a project for students to complete with their families. This month, our project wis to create something to wear for the 100th Day. Students in the past have made t-shirts, hats, and ties that have 100 of something attached to them. Students have also made bracelets and necklaces out of 100 beads, rubberbands, safety pins, and cereal. </div>
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This one was super cute...100 glowing stars! YES, we did turn out the lights and shut the shades! We just had to see him glow! And who can resist a noodle necklace! Don't you LOVE the glasses? </div>
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<strong>3. 100th Day Snack Mix</strong> </div>
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I ask for parents to donate items for our 100th Day Snack Mix. We use these cool counting mats (made by that AWESOME parent volunteer - Mrs. Katie) to make sure that our mix includes exactly 100 tasty treats! We also use the mats for other counting activites.</div>
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This little muffin is showing off her 100th Day mix and her "Peace" shirt made with 100 buttons.</div>
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<strong>4. 100th Day Stations</strong></div>
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My two teaching buddies and I (yes, we only have 3 sections on Kindergarten) divide our classes into 3 groups and they get to complete a different activity w/each teacher. Each station lasts approx. 15 min. The kids LOVE getting to be in "class" with different friends and getting to visit the other classrooms!</div>
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Working on a 100's chart puzzle during stations.</div>
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<strong>5. Balloon POP!</strong></div>
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This is definitely the kids' favorite 100th Day activity! Each class has 100 balloons to pop (the hard part is finding people to help blow them up). We put them all in the hallway and let the kids have at them! So c<strike>haotic,</strike> I mean SO MUCH FUN!!!!</div>
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Two posts in one week?!?! OMGoodness! Who is this blogger anyway???</div>
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So my Kindergarten teaching buddies and I have been on the "hunt" for an idea to replace the traditional gift exchange for our Holiday Party, AND I think we've found it! "The Gift of 18" (or 19, 20, 21...). I'm super excited about it and willing to give it a try. I'm not sure where this idea originated, but I got it from my little guys Kindergarten teacher from last year! </div>
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Thank you Mrs. Blankenship!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Gift of 17"</span></strong></div>
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items wrapped in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ONE</b> package. Some ideas include; pencils, gloves, pens, magnets, play dough, bubble stuff, stickers, rubber stamps, books, fun pads, candy canes, cookie cutters, etc...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a letter typed up to send home to my students' parents explaining <strong>"The Gift of 17"</strong>. It is on my computer at school. <strong>:(</strong> I will try and post a PDF version of it next week.</span></span></div>
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So, I haven't posted since July...yes, you read right...JULY. I have done a pretty good job of keeping up with everyone and the GREAT ideas everyone is sharing...THANK YOU! :)</div>
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My kindergarten teacher buddies and I were brainstorming ideas today for our Winter Holiday Party. We've done the gift exchange where students bring a wrapped $3-$5 gift (if you've done this before, I'm sure you know the pros and cons) and we'd really like to get away from it if possible. We've also tried a book exchange and an ornament exchange. We're looking for NEW ideas!!! If you have any ideas to share (whether for gift giving, activities, or games) we'd love to hear them! </div>
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I am currently teaching an after school enrichment class, "Book Cooks & More". This week our book we read <u>The Little Red Hen [Makes a Pizza]</u>. </div>
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(Given to me last July during the Christmas in July Book & Activity Exchange. Thank you <a href="http://www.krazy4kinders.blogspot.com/">Cristy Wagner</a>!)</div>
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If you haven't read it, you need to...SO CUTE!</div>
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We compared and contrasted it w/the traditional story, completed a story map, made biscuit pizzas, </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's my request bloggers...I need some ideas of how to use them w/my lil' love muffins! I know, in past posts, that some of you had commented on how you use (or would use) them. I'd LOVE to read through some of those again and hear new ways everyone is using them. </span> </div>Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-37825165470279704722012-07-28T11:48:00.002-07:002012-07-28T11:48:44.961-07:00While blogstalking...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">While I haven't been doing a very good job of keeping up w/my blog, that doesn't mean that I haven't been doing my share of "stalking"! Here are a few ideas I've come across in the last couple of weeks that I plan on incorporating this year. Thanks to ALL of the awesome teacher bloggers that have inspired me to BEGIN thinking about that first day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://mrsosterman.blogspot.com/">From Mrs. Osterman at Kindergarten Rocks</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">SOMETIMES my
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Sentence Starter ~ If I was a raindrop I would.. ~ I like to
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Writing Prompt ~ Do you like birthday cake? Why? Describe your bedroom.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Friday</strong> ~ Free
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I think I'm going to incorporate Mrs. Maya's "lining up dots" into my lining up routine this year. My love muffins last year had a difficult time with this. I think the dots (and LOTS of practice) may be just what we need to make this routine a little less stressful on ALL of us!</div>
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I really like the idea of using crates to create a bench w/storage! I mean, who can't use a little more seating AND some storage! I plan to creat a bench to use in my carpet/group area. Not sure what I plan to store in them yet, but I'm sure I'll be able to find something!</div>
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The black crates below will become a bench...I look forward to seeing the finished product and LOVE the idea!!! </div>
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Love this idea too...the green "dusting" gloves. She plans to allow her board cleaner to use them! These were purchased at the Dollar Tree for...you guess it, $1.00. I think this would make "cleaning" the white board so much more fun!</div>
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Again, a BIG thank you to ALL of the teacher bloggers mentioned above and the rest of you out there. These were just a few of my favorite ideas...keep them coming! I'm SLOWLY getting inspired and motivated to get back into my classroom and prepare for my new love muffins! </div>Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-75252787876542777412012-07-27T19:10:00.000-07:002012-07-27T19:43:22.564-07:00Tell Me More, Tell Me More!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. My name is Randee Renee. <br />
When my parents were discussing names, my mom wanted to name me Annie Jo. Thankfully my dad didn't like it (I just don't think I would've made a very good Annie, although I do have the curly hair, hmmm...). So they settled Randee (Randee after my dad's BF, Randy). The Renee was after my aunt. I haven't always liked my name...but I've grown to love it!
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2. I'm the oldest of three children...36 years old! My brothers are going to kill me, but they were so cute! They'll probably NEVER see this anyway!!!<br />
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3. I'm an Auntie and I LOVE it! My brothers (who no longer look like this) have given me the two sisters that I never had, one nephew (Barrett) and two neices (Izzy and Ruthie)!!!
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4. I have three FABulous men in my life...my boyfriend Ray and his two boys!<br />
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5. I love hanging out w/my boys during the Summer (and VERY lucky that I get to spend so much time w/them)! We spend a lot of time at creeks, on rivers and lakes, and at the pool. They LOVE to snorkel and look at all of the critters.<br />
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<strong>I did climb and jump off the tree you see in the top left of this picture!</strong></div>
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6. I have ALWAYS loved to dance...still do!
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7. My LOVE for dancing and need to get off of the couch, let me to Zumba Fitness! I'm totally addicted!! I've been instructing for 2 years and will be attending my 1st convention in August. A little nervous because it takes place 2 weeks before school starts!!!!
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This is my friend Becky and I and the Gin and Tonic tour in K.C. Believe it or not, I believe that is Becky bent over in the dance picture of me above! We've been dancing buds for over 25 years...CrAzY!!!</div>
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8. In addition to Zumba Fitness, I'm addicted to McDonald's Sweet Tea! I swear it's "laced" w/something!!!</div>
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9. So I haven't talked school yet...2012-2013 will be my 14th year in the education. I've taught at the same, small, rural school and couldn't even dream of going elsewhere! We have an awesome staff, students, and parents! I've taught grades K-4 (not in that order). Some moves were made by choice, others were because of classroom numbers (#'s fluctuate from year to year). This will be my 4th year in Kindergarten and I still LOVE it and am very EXCITED about my team! I hold a Master's Degree in Education (no specialty...kinda regret that decision now) and earned National Board Certification in 2009.</div>
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10. If I could have any other job, I think I would want to be a secretary (not a school one)! One of the many things I LOVE about summer is lunches w/my girlies! An hour off in the middle of the day is just perfect! In addition...I also LOVE to talk on the phone, take notes, proofread, and organize meetings and events.</div>
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It's been a LONG while bloggy buddies!!! I haven't totally left you all...I've been doing an OK job of keeping up w/you all by stalking your blogs. Many of you have been BUSY!!!! <strong>Thank you for all of the ideas and freebies.</strong> Would you believe that I have tried to post something FIVE times?!?! I <strike>have </strike>had FIVE drafts. I considered posting them, but deleted them instead. </div>
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Anywho...I can't believe it is that time of year already!!! I went to the local Wal-Mart yesterday and to my dismay there were Back to School "signs" everywhere I turned! (No, this was not my first trip to WM, but the first time I let my cart enter the school supply aisle.) I guess it's time to start preparing myself (and the boys) for school mode...we have soooo enjoyed sleeping in, going to the pool, creek or river, ballgames, and lounging! Just living up the carefree SUMMER lifestyle! :) I hate to see it end.</div>
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Next week (Monday and Tuesday) I will be going to the Missouri Conference for Kindergarten Teachers in Osage Beach, MO. It's not Vegas, but usually gets me thinking BACK TO SCHOOL! I'm excited about aquiring lots of new ideas and just getting away w/my two awesome teaching buddies. I'm sure we'll have a great time...we always do! ;)</div>
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I have nothing of my own to share w/you, but found a Back to School Scavenger Hunt that I will be giving my Kindergarten Love Muffins at Open House. </div>
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Stop by <a href="http://littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com/">Little Warriors</a> and pick one up for yourself...it's a FREEBIE! Make sure you tell Mrs. Mense THANK YOU!!!</div>Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-31960027414157695862012-02-14T02:45:00.000-08:002012-02-14T02:51:06.184-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: center;">Just checked out my blog and WHEW! It's been 2 months since I've posted anything. Now please don't judge, but I've got FOUR, yes four, (AND then there are the TWO before those) drafts saved! I really need to finish those up, but they're a <strike>little</strike>, make that A LOT out dated!!! Anywho, on to my post...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valentine's Day</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last "organized" holiday party of the year. Kind of makes me tear up a little knowing the year is quickly approaching!!! The end of third quarter is just around the bend, then it's the race to the last day of school. Did I really just say it? "THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL" in no time I'm goin to be sending my lil' love muffins into the big first grade world!!! EEEK! There is sooo much left to accomplish! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, as much as I'd like to be spending the day w/ my LOVE muffins, I'll be at home enjoying my SECOND snow day (of the year AND in a row)!!! There will be plenty of time to party tomorrow. I'm actually pretty excited to see what the families came up with for their February Family Projects...Valentine Containers! But for today, I'll be enjoying the snow w/two super, excited boys! Can't wait to suit up and hit the white stuff! Just wish dad's job had snow days!!! In the words of the six year old, "Stinks to be dad!" :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Yesterday, I spent my first snow day super busy and for some reason, uber motiviated (soooo unlike me) as I prepared for this day of love, cards, hearts, roses, and chocolate...</div><br />
1. I finished up my Valentine's for my love muffins.<br />
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2. I created my own Valentine Box <br />
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3. I made some delicious chocolate treats for my boys!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First, breakfast (Pinterest...YES I'm addicted) Cinnamon Rolls cooked on the waffle iron!</div><br />
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Second, chocolate covered strawberries and craisins (if you haven't tried the craisins, YOU MUST).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">On to the "meat" of my post. I completed my first Holiday Pinterest (yes, I'm loving the Pinterest) project on Friday with my lil' love muffins and some of our 2nd buddies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a GREAT time, made a HUGE mess, completed the project, and had SOOO much FUN! I planned to take pics of the kids working w/their buddies, but only managed one...yes I said ONE photo!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A BIG "Thank You" to our parents for sending in the supplies needed to complete the projects (gallon milk jugs and 20 ct. Christmas lights!</div>Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-67791473409656393662011-11-01T19:25:00.000-07:002011-11-01T19:25:24.904-07:00Hug a Bear Day November 7thWhile preparing my November calendar for my lil love muffin's binders today (nothing like waiting til the day) I found that next Monday, November 7th was HUg a Bear Day! I plan on celebrating this day by allowing the kids to bring their favorite Teddy to school (of course, he/she must fit in a backpack)! What fun...right?!?!<br />
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My plan is to do a one day mini unit or a week long bear study. I have a few ideas and have been searching for BEARy nice activities on various websites and blogs. My question blogging buddies is...Are any of you planning to celebrate this day AND/OR do you have any bear activities your students love that you'd like to share? I'm open for ideas as iv never done a bear unit in my classroom! <br />
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Dress-Up Days: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Monday-Focus on Being Drug Free </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">"Wear Red"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Tuesday-Don't Lose Your Focus </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">"Dress Crazy"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday-Focus on Being a Drug Free Team </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Wear TEAM Gear"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday-Focus on Being All You Can Be </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Wear Camo"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Focus on Blacking Out Drugs </span><br />
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NOT an original idea. I looked at many different blogs/websites and came up with this compilation. The kids had a great time painting their hands to make our "ghosts"!<br />
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Each class decorated paper grocery bags that will be used during <span style="color: red;">Red Ribbon</span> Week at our local grocery store.<br />
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</div>We will also be have a <span style="color: red;">Red Ribbon</span><span style="color: black;"> Week Assembly planned for Monday. The students have been working on posters during Art class the last two weeks. Poster contest winners will be announced (as well as the classroom door contest winner...fingers crossed) at the assembly. A couple of local police officers will talk to the students and will be available at the end of the assembly for students to meet.</span><br />
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**This is our first year to have a <span style="color: red;">Red Ribbon</span><span style="color: black;"> Week committee. We have lots of ideas for next year and hope to get an earlier start so we can involve the community more. We're on the "hunt" for other ideas. I'd love to hear your school's ideas for </span><span style="color: red;">Red Ribbon</span><span style="color: black;"> Week. </span></div>Randeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546608052638744618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754185206290780772.post-40125137561170925032011-10-22T08:51:00.000-07:002011-11-01T19:27:48.534-07:00Pinkalicious Part Deux<div style="text-align: center;">So I promised, over a week ago, for Part 2 of my <span style="color: magenta;">PINKALICIOUS </span><span style="color: black;">post...well, it's finally here! </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">I hope it was worth the wait!</span><br />
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Cupcake Finger Painting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cakereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/preschool%20cupcake%20coloring%20pages.jpg"><img border="0" height="270" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEZ5FtisUds05xgPbVZOm4FtT-EicdesnzHhQZPF82ylRkCfAq3gHhGFDDroz2vQ7lX8JKoXam0bV4s0TLABRYKgAoMKQ_lGJxhtmasfai4pGQPl3zNEImvjooeEvvomYn7cKEt0wiug/s320/cupcake.png" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">Click on the cupcake for the link. We colored the cupcake paper and cherry, then finger painted the icing <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span>! </span><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">We made a <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>PINK</strong></span><span style="color: black;"> book. (We make one of these each week...you know, but with different colors!)</span><br />
I'm not sure where this "book cover" came from (I got it from a fellow team member...if it's your's, please speak up and I'll link to it!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qr8bAorHNAeA2AFL6QSvCDD1PylyQrpXGuxsCDlbF_RduPzkAp3zSsF2zrue420IOC-rr-Fgg7ctn6gmkwtkNwLW-UkVvEaHvdCIwdIp_SQj9Pq0Md5QQhBPImAI_D7etV8do1Qevmo/s1600/photo+%252847%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qr8bAorHNAeA2AFL6QSvCDD1PylyQrpXGuxsCDlbF_RduPzkAp3zSsF2zrue420IOC-rr-Fgg7ctn6gmkwtkNwLW-UkVvEaHvdCIwdIp_SQj9Pq0Md5QQhBPImAI_D7etV8do1Qevmo/s1600/photo+%252847%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxh-uAPZu0b-Zo3AWtHapmnYCVZqf6-Kk0_cay3nG2KWtQfBx0XhahVi4h_D65Nwb19VFa4SVVpjphn5vSfZyNgaUYCEzKaodMaHAAw-MZp6hBM02w2wU27UY2Mq6MWdCBA3kxA_4T3s/s1600/photo+%252842%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxh-uAPZu0b-Zo3AWtHapmnYCVZqf6-Kk0_cay3nG2KWtQfBx0XhahVi4h_D65Nwb19VFa4SVVpjphn5vSfZyNgaUYCEzKaodMaHAAw-MZp6hBM02w2wU27UY2Mq6MWdCBA3kxA_4T3s/s200/photo+%252842%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhkUvGOck0OWSvFAkpnPTS8sWt5j6wXH4eyGNJmwaulanIYW6ceyfCfJnGClNn3gJD85eUPR7xFqQlW3h9qj0Vy9uQXeZ9-qrV-y3Y-GRE5ziYkoLJEHfxq9jGw4bGXOS6m5BdBwKD50/s1600/photo+%252843%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhkUvGOck0OWSvFAkpnPTS8sWt5j6wXH4eyGNJmwaulanIYW6ceyfCfJnGClNn3gJD85eUPR7xFqQlW3h9qj0Vy9uQXeZ9-qrV-y3Y-GRE5ziYkoLJEHfxq9jGw4bGXOS6m5BdBwKD50/s200/photo+%252843%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2b_Ap_ubGgwaHZAWOP_TEbt6PV4KTVUB2BstrZGwWhCS9svItP-fNMsZSlJa7J9VupIDeXuTzdhAjoN9qkBE42PZ9Qqg4BdAz9EyucaUTcQH15NN0VzBctKEZ9KEbdg6nBrQShEa74x8/s1600/photo+%252844%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2b_Ap_ubGgwaHZAWOP_TEbt6PV4KTVUB2BstrZGwWhCS9svItP-fNMsZSlJa7J9VupIDeXuTzdhAjoN9qkBE42PZ9Qqg4BdAz9EyucaUTcQH15NN0VzBctKEZ9KEbdg6nBrQShEa74x8/s200/photo+%252844%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jgoa1Ah7ymC7Cajdzj1ssGnIHuR8SkYqapsyChgD2hysbhN8CcILmGmAbSvJQNezmapPaQHggSfKFX3pK9b_cf63ji8L9XlBznbUEUMI-pzs2PhO6GlAToGdMAO-FBWxMunmg0Yo1QQ/s1600/photo+%252845%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jgoa1Ah7ymC7Cajdzj1ssGnIHuR8SkYqapsyChgD2hysbhN8CcILmGmAbSvJQNezmapPaQHggSfKFX3pK9b_cf63ji8L9XlBznbUEUMI-pzs2PhO6GlAToGdMAO-FBWxMunmg0Yo1QQ/s200/photo+%252845%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SioQswHEgJFTRRLNvmWf5Yelwa0M21Rexbr-LngP4vKS4-LpdWEmzeQSXRk8QeL9aKTNX_tAYAx1k2QnDSnoFiNBaE-Uot688G47BWoZMBa6pwdEkOIDksCJoj20GLekqexMG9wxsxw/s1600/photo+%252846%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SioQswHEgJFTRRLNvmWf5Yelwa0M21Rexbr-LngP4vKS4-LpdWEmzeQSXRk8QeL9aKTNX_tAYAx1k2QnDSnoFiNBaE-Uot688G47BWoZMBa6pwdEkOIDksCJoj20GLekqexMG9wxsxw/s200/photo+%252846%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure I'm not the inventor of this idea, but to make a QUICK class book, I use a 1 1/2 inch clear cover binder and clear page protectors. These books are easy, quick to change out, and durable. My lil' love muffins take turns sharing them with their families. Some families even make comments. The kids LOVE to hear what their families have to say about our books!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>"tickled pink"</strong></span> a few weeks ago when I came across Mrs. Lee's blog. Where she had posted the bubble graph and art project. They are super cute! </div><br />
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So to culminate our week of all things <span style="color: magenta;">PINK </span><span style="color: black;">we HAD to do a couple of her activities.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">After our bubble blowing FUN, we created a graph (see middle of photo)...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or popped bubbles!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DYuV56uCOUMs0jQ6A8fuimfByyYq60vH5Ld-__VZcMKvmPtVxwhFlHn6lByqtfm1bczQOmE8V1Akhq9_npToVSVFArT0n99I4m5qt84M1UOO7kWB6AhZeR6-5Q8MfgAWGC1hW8sW2Zw/s1600/photo+%252849%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DYuV56uCOUMs0jQ6A8fuimfByyYq60vH5Ld-__VZcMKvmPtVxwhFlHn6lByqtfm1bczQOmE8V1Akhq9_npToVSVFArT0n99I4m5qt84M1UOO7kWB6AhZeR6-5Q8MfgAWGC1hW8sW2Zw/s200/photo+%252849%2529.JPG" width="144" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZE4KIfkltmCYauN9y9tR8IKqdun94yBxlUxaMslSxuU29tHZ7d6-aXwCp0xKe03twikKeC2iXT5bhLnM7taxclJR_lKiU4hy3l3-eeCDUvBivpJFB4KZsLkwTSC9b79yXFdPlWYrtAg4/s1600/photo+%252850%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZE4KIfkltmCYauN9y9tR8IKqdun94yBxlUxaMslSxuU29tHZ7d6-aXwCp0xKe03twikKeC2iXT5bhLnM7taxclJR_lKiU4hy3l3-eeCDUvBivpJFB4KZsLkwTSC9b79yXFdPlWYrtAg4/s200/photo+%252850%2529.JPG" width="145" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had so much fun celebrating <span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">PINK<span style="color: black;">!</span></span></div><br />
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