Teachers here is something just for you.

Guided Math! Yes, you can have multiple groups going on in one classroom. It's just like guided reading, but with Math. Yes, it does work. Yes, it does take time. Yes, your kids can do it. Yes, they will love you for it. Yes, so will the parents!
Click here to see how you get started!

Thought on Tuesday

From pinterest

Today my Day was...

I had one of these (self reflection sheets) that the kids completed at the end of the week when I was teaching. It was different, but had some of the same ideas. It was a great way for the kids, parents and I to all stay connected.

I can see doing this at the lower grades on a weekly basis and changing it a bit to suit the age of the children.

Or if you had a student that needed a nightly progress report (K or 1st), this could be a good form to start. It could be adapted a bunch of different ways, just use it as is or as a springboard for your own.

Lastly, if you are a parent and just want more information from the kids and they are not talkers, this could possibly help.
Enjoy!

Print off here thanks to Amy at livinglocurto

Fashion Friday Fun!

So, here are a few ideas for BOYS! Inspired by Little Man's Style. :)

Enjoy! :)

Poll on the blog!

See over there on the right hand side? I want to know what you want more of. Please click, you can pick more than one and it's anonymous. So, let me know your thoughts!
Have a great day everyone!

Apple Pie Pancakes and A Task! :)

This recipe was over at CCK. However, I adapted it a bit.
Apple Pie Pancakes

• 1/3 cup flour (You choose what kind you use)
• 1/4 c rolled oats
• 2 finely-chopped apples
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 T sugar or 1 packet stevia ( I used Sugar to make mine)
• 1/3 cup skim milk (or more, for thinner pancakes)
• 1 T oil (not necessary, but if you don't like Fat Free tasting pancakes, this is a must to add.) Thinking you could add applesauce to this as well.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, then add wet. Mix, but don’t overmix. Cook on an oiled (or sprayed) pan, on low-medium, flipping each pancake once.

Top with syrup or frozen yogurt. I can't tell you how they taste as I have not had one yet. But, Little Man gobbled them up. He liked that Frozen Yogurt was the topping. :)

NOW, POST YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE AND I WILL FIND A HEALTHY MAKEOVER FOR IT!

Valentine Ideas for Kids

Here is a gathering of a few ideas--in no order. Enjoy! If anything is linked wrong, please let me know.

Crush Soda = I’ve got a “Crush” on you.
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Symphony bars = Valentine, you’re “music” to my ears! Or, You’re the “song” in my heart!
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 Crayons = Valentine, you “color” my word with happiness.
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 Pop Rocks = Valentine, You “Rock”. Or, Valentine, you’re a POP star.

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Bananas = I go “bananas"' over you!
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Or, You’re a great “catch”!
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Koolaid = Valentine, you sure are “Kool”!
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Tic Tacs = Tic Tac Toe game

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 Matchbox Cars = Valentine, I “Wheelie” like you. Source
 

Pencils = Valentine, you’re just “Write” for me!
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Peeps = Happy Valentines Day to all my Peeps!

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Rolos = Valentine, I like the way you roll! Source

 

Popcorn & More = Valentine you’re a “POPstar”! (Popcorn, Pop Tarts, Pop Rocks, etc.)
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 Lucky Charms = I’m lucky to have you as a Valentine!
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Chewy things = Valentine, I “chews” you. (Gum, Chewy Quaker Oats bar, Jolly Rancher chews candy, etc.)

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Orbit Gum = “Valentine, You’re out of this world.”

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Silly Bands = Nothing “silly” about me wanting to be your Valentine!Source

Sidewalk Chalk = Anyway you “chalk it up”, I’ll be your Valentine! Source

 Crazy Straws = Valentine, I’m “crazy” for you.

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If you want more? Check out mudpiestudio She has 101 of them!!! WOW! There is some inspiration for you!!!