Classroom Rules Poster

I've seen a lots of clever ideas for classroom rules posters on Pinterest. Some are painted on wood, some are hand lettered, others are designed with a computer.  I used scrapbook paper, my computer, and stickers from my scrapbook supplies to make this poster for my classroom.  Then I framed it with a poster frame. I'm really pleased with the way it came out. I wonder if my students will be better citizens with this artsy approach to classroom behavior.

Clean Garage

I don't know what got into me, but I spent four hours yesterday, and another three hours today, cleaning my garage.  I should have taken a before picture. I can tell you that the workbench was covered and the whole left side of the garage was filled with boxes, tubs, and all kinds of junk.  Now I can actually do some projects in here.

Welcome Sign

School thoughts have begun, but I'm doing the fun stuff, like making things.  I used the computer, scrapbooking paper, stickers, and a dollar store frame to make this sign to hang outside of my classroom door.  I was inspired by things I saw on Pinterest.  I like the way it came out. Now I have to figure out how to hang it so it doesn't end up on the floor.

Closet Dog

We finally had some rain last night.  When the thunder and lightening got going, Winnie hid in the closet.  That is my down comforter on the floor, so it's actually a pretty cozy place for a scared little dog to be.

Updated Website

It's 102 degrees outside, so the best place to be at a time like this is inside an air conditioned building. I spent the afternoon at Caribou Coffee updating my class website.  Instead of having a website, a separate blog and several wikis, I'm trying to consolidate more of what we do at one location.  As part of updating my website, I created a Voki to welcome kids and families.  Sometimes I forget how much fun it is to do things like that.

Journeys

We have new reading books.  I finally took the Unit 1 teacher's manual out of my bag and looked at it. I think I'm really going to like this new book.

New Socks

Every Thursday evening, from five until seven, you can find me in Ankeny at Knitting Next Door where I'll be sitting and knitting.  Tonight I did the bind off on my socks.  I feel like I've been working on these socks forever!  Finally they are finished and ready to wear, only I'll have to wait for some cooler weather.