Student Monday Made It

My boyfriend of 3 1/2 years (Michael) and I just got back from Lake George, NY.  We had so much fun even if it was only for a night... and I treated myself a little to the outlets :] I never spend money on myself, so it was worth it!!

I am linking up with the wonderful, amazing Tara for her Monday Made It linky : ) But today.... it's my KIDS that "Made It"!

My last and final reading project was due a few weeks ago with my kids... Thanks to Krista from Stellar Students, my kids had a ball with her Book Report Projects. Look below of a classic favorite of The Lion, "The Witch, and the Wardrobe", "The Incredible Hulk", and a wonderful story about the military.  My kiddos did such a great job!!

 

After I took down my CAFE chart (which I am kicking myself for not taking a picture of it this year!) I decided it would be a great idea for my kids to decorate the wall... see below, boy did they love it :) So sweet and cute... each of the colored construction papers has their names and what they loved about school.  Then they got to draw all over it.  My favorite line says, "I never had so much fun ever :)" - How can my heart not melt?... What wonderful, amazing kids.

My last picture of what my kids made were remember my Sand paper t shirts?  They were from way back in November... well, I decided to try them again with my kids!! This is a collaborative picture of my kids using crayon on sandpaper again.. and I ironed them on. 

The only problem is that this sand paper project... ONLY works with white tees... don't do red tees like we did ;)

What you need:

white tee shirt(s)

crayons (crayola preferably!)

sand paper

iron

Make sure you iron on the sand paper back and forth for about a minute... you want the color to stick as much as possible.  Machine wash cold like normal, and it stays!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!! I am in the process of making "I Can" statements for 3rd grade... half page statements.... Hope you can check them out soon when they are finished ;)

 

End of the Year Gifts

Sooo I haven't blogged in a whole week since my last Monday Made It with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics! Ahh I have to get better at blogging more ;) But I sure do love my girl Tara! She is so creative so you will have to go check out what she made this week... so cute (and I love organization and anything crafty!)

So how are all of my friends?? Enjoying summer vacay? Did you have a good weekend? I did, but it sure went by fast... I am in the middle of reorganizing my apartment.. it's pretty small, but perfect!

This is my last "full" week with my kids.. we have a half day Friday, but it's full enough to be Mon-Fri! These are my end of the year gifts to my children... if any of you are looking at my blog now, do not read any further because I don't want your surprise ruined! XOXO

I thought and thought about what I could get my children.... and I came up with a trophy idea.  They are all my little rockstars, some of them I have had for 2 years... and I have to admit, I am not ready for the year to end.  I love each and every one of them.. I have 7 cuties, and I know everyone probably thinks my job is so easy with 7 kids, but my parents and the kids probably know how much work I put into them and the school. 

It's been a wonderfully smooth year though and I feel like my 3rd and 4th graders have grown and made so much progress.  I am pretty sure we are parting ways next year, but I do have to say, that there is something wonderfully special about looping up with kids.  I had 3 of them for 2 years and let me tell you... an incredible difference since the day I had met them.  They have blossomed from scared and quiet caterpillars to social, happy butterflies.  I am a very blessed teacher to have taught 7 amazing individuals!

 Besides the trophies, I also have some candy treats, sidewalk chalk, and a few other summer fun things to give to them.  Below is another treat that I am giving my kids, and also the 2nd teacher (Miss Mound)'s kids at the end of the year.. I bought some swirly straws at Michaels Craft Store, and got some packets of Kool-aid! Aren't the tags so cute? Guess what... They are FREE from "I Love My Classroom!" I hope you can check them out by clicking HERE :)

Are you already thinking about Back to School like I am? If so, check out my Apple Themed Word Wall Letters and Words!! I have made a Kindergarten one and a 3rd grade one :] If you would like another grade level or theme, I definitely take requests!! Clipart is from the adorable Ashley Hughes.  

 

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Father's Day Gifts

Hi everyone! I absolutely love Tara from 4th Grade Frolics and I cannot believe I have never linked up with a Monday Made It! So this week.. is my first!! I am very excited.. I hope none of my students' fathers are reading my blog right now because it will give away the gifts that myself and my students compiled ;) I really don't mind having school through the end of June because that way we can celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day!

So even though I did not in fact think of every craft that goes along with the Father's Day gifts, I am so excited to show you the overall picture and some fun freebies too!

 

The first idea that I came up with were these cute cups from the dollar store.. sometimes they even have them 2 for $1 but I wasn't so lucky this time! I bought 2 blue, 2 white, and 2 red (yes I only have 6 full time students!) and had them choose.  They were each grateful to get whichever color! I told the students who wanted to paint more on their cup to choose the lighter colors.  

I bought these paint markers for the kids to draw on their mugs - I found them at Michaels! I was looking on the website and couldn't find them, but I did find them on amazon.com... Check it out: 

Along with these markers, you definitely need a sealer of some sort: I have found this Acrylic spray works the BEST to hold the paint in place and make sure it doesn't rub off of any surface.  The only mistake I have ever made with the spray is spraying too close.  A little goes a long way, and it seals it for long lasting results!!

The crafts the kids created came from THREE amazing FREEBIES ! Free!

 You must check them out, and leave them some feedback for their hard work if you choose to use it :)

I was so excited to find this "Greatest Dad" diploma from the Activity Village: Click HERE to check out any diploma for a friend or family member! Kids can color the award themselves and I printed them on cardstock AND laminated them : ) 

I also found this adorable Father's Day coupon book in the shape of a tie! This FREEBIE comes from Savvy Second and Sixth Graders!! The kids were excited to make up coupons for their dads and decorate their ties and choose from 3 different designs!

I really "app"reciate you! freebie comes from Middle Grades Maven! Her products are so amazing and this product really interested my kids because who doesn't love apps and ipads?! We laminated them and made them look like an actual tablet.   You can see them sticking out of the gift bags!

I hope you enjoyed our father's day gifts!! Let me know if you have any questions!