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.
Source

Symphony bars = Valentine, you’re “music” to my ears! Or, You’re the “song” in my heart!
Source

 Crayons = Valentine, you “color” my word with happiness.
Source

 Pop Rocks = Valentine, You “Rock”. Or, Valentine, you’re a POP star.

Source

Bananas = I go “bananas"' over you!
Source

Or, You’re a great “catch”!
Source

Koolaid = Valentine, you sure are “Kool”!
Source

Tic Tacs = Tic Tac Toe game

source

 

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

Pencils = Valentine, you’re just “Write” for me!
Source

Peeps = Happy Valentines Day to all my Peeps!

Source

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

 

Popcorn & More = Valentine you’re a “POPstar”! (Popcorn, Pop Tarts, Pop Rocks, etc.)
Source

 Lucky Charms = I’m lucky to have you as a Valentine!
Source

Chewy things = Valentine, I “chews” you. (Gum, Chewy Quaker Oats bar, Jolly Rancher chews candy, etc.)

Source

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

Source

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.

Source

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

Let's Start the day with cookies?

Sounds great, right? Well, let me tell you. If you are thinking sugar filled cookies, you are wrong.
You want to start the day with a good grain and some fruit and some yummy goodness! If that is the idea, then yes, these cookies will be right up your alley.
These come from Chocolate Covered Katie. If you have not been to her website and enjoy eating healthy you are missing out! :) I've never met her and just started reading her blog/website. But, I can tell you. It's bookmarked and I will refer to it often! SHE ROCKS!

Photo from Chocolate Covered Katie

Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Cookies * My adaptions in bold.*
(gluten-free!)

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I did about 3/4 cup)
• scant 1/2 cup applesauce or over-ripe banana (mashed) I used slightly over 1/2 cup applesauce.
• 1/4 cup nut butter (I used salted pb) I used all natural unsalted peanut butter! It was just the ground peanut kind. No added anything. Pure and simple.
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon More of 1/2tsp I LOVE cinnamon!!!
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 T raisins (or other dried fruit, or even chocolate chips) I used 3 heaping Tbsp.
• pinch salt if desired (taste the dough to decide)
• 1 packet stevia (or 1 tablespoon sugar. I actually omitted this altogether. If you have absolutely no sweet tooth, you can try it that way. And if you have a huge sweet tooth—or are used to “non-healthy-tasting” desserts—try adding 1/4 cup sugar. As I said above, don’t expect these to taste like your everyday oatmeal-raisin cookies. I’ll post a recipe for those soon!) NO SUGAR ADDED or needed for me. Not even a tsp! :)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mash the banana with the nut butter, then add all other ingredients and mix until well-combined. Shape into cookies and bake for around 14 minutes. (Alternatively, you can try pulverizing the raisins and oats before combining them with the banana mixture, if you want more sweetness.) I would say 12 min will work.
This recipe yields around 12 cookies.

Valentines Day is coming up!

I know I want to get a good collection of kid valentines ideas on here for all of you. I am trying to get our idea for Little Man's class and teacher narrowed down.
But, I came across a super cute idea for husbands that I wanted to share with all of you.
You can find the information and printable for this over at jeannewinters.com
But, here is a photo (from her site) of what you will get when you go over there!

Cute right? Well, head over via the link I gave you and you can get your own printable for your hubby!