O-M-G... if I had to hear THAT song everyday during every cleanup I might freak out... so I decided I would choose a song I could stand listening to everyday with every class for every cleanup for the entire school year...
Here is the song I chose for 2013/2014. This is a live version but, I use the album for my clean up song. The kids did not like the song at first (sorry little ones). After a month of school the kids have come around and they groove when the song plays (score one for helping the youth like some decent music).
Artist: Dr. Dog
Song: The Rabbit, the Bat, the Reindeer
Album: Fate
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Colorado on my mind....
This summer, I had the opportunity to go to Estes Park, CO for a lovely wedding. What an amazing place. I have been day dreaming of going back for a visit! I hope for a speedy recovery from the floods that has devastated the area.
Twin Sister Trail, CO
Twin Sisters Summit, Co
Twin Sisters Trail, CO
Open
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
3-D Family/Season Trees
Are you ready for total and utter cuteness? I hope so! This project turned out way better then expected! I seriously love when you try a project for the first time and it actually works out awesome!
In second grade, students learn all about different life cycles (seasons, plants, animals, etc.) They also do a family study and read Tomie dePaola stories. In art, we create a family tree with images the children bring in from home. The past few years we have learned how to draw a non-broccoli tree and added a season to one side and the photos to the other. It was not the most creative, but it was a valuable lesson and the kids enjoyed it!
I found this website on good ol' pinterest. Thank you for showing this project in photo form:)
Students created their trees using a RECYCLED paper bag, added a season with tissue paper, and then their family photos! It was hard for the kids to twist the paper bag, but it was great for hand strength! I helped them when they got tired, but the kids were able to do most of it by themselves.
I love the end result!
What a sweet family keepsake!
In second grade, students learn all about different life cycles (seasons, plants, animals, etc.) They also do a family study and read Tomie dePaola stories. In art, we create a family tree with images the children bring in from home. The past few years we have learned how to draw a non-broccoli tree and added a season to one side and the photos to the other. It was not the most creative, but it was a valuable lesson and the kids enjoyed it!
I found this website on good ol' pinterest. Thank you for showing this project in photo form:)
In progress trees
Students created their trees using a RECYCLED paper bag, added a season with tissue paper, and then their family photos! It was hard for the kids to twist the paper bag, but it was great for hand strength! I helped them when they got tired, but the kids were able to do most of it by themselves.
I love the end result!
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