Race Cars and Ladybugs

I just finished up my huge ladybug multidisciplinary thematic unit--whew!  It' packed with lots of fun goodies for your students to enjoy--and make life easier for you!  You can get the unit by clicking here.

Here's the glyph and a ladybug life cycle activity that comes with the unit:

I had an interesting request from a teacher in Indianapolis for a racecar glyph to honor the Indy 500.  Needless to say, I jumped right on it!  I love the way they turned out!

You can get the racecar glyph pack by clicking here.

Have fun!

I did it! Crate seats!

I'm so excited!  Hubby and I finally made the crate seats I've been needing for my classroom!  The children LOVE them, and so do I!  They look great in the classroom.

Here's another idea I wanted to share.  I saw these revamped fly swatters on Kim Adsit's webpage and wanted to make some of my own.  They are a HUGE hit with my students.  "Willy Word" and "Lucy Letter," a.k.a. "Sissy Space-It" are great for pointing out words, letters, and spaces on chart messages and big books.  I made smaller versions for the children to use with regular books using large craft sticks and plastic canvas.

Have fun!



Mother's Day Teapot Glyph

What mom wouldn't like this adorable teapot and poem for Mother's Day?

This glyph is available on Teachers Pay Teachers by clicking here.  The pack includes a cute glyph key printable, patterns, directions, materials list, an original poem with two versions, data analysis guide, student surveys, and a Mother's Day creative writing page. 

The original poems are as follows:

The flowers on this teapot

Are for the years I’ve been with you.

This color is your favorite one,

I think I like it too.

A heart is on the top because

I’m your only little one.

I hope this day brings you

Lots of happiness and fun!

Happy Mother’s Day!

                                                K. Edgerton

The flowers on this teapot

Are for the years I’ve been with you.

This color is your favorite one,

I think I like it too.

A circle is on the top because

I share your love with others.

On this day and every day

I’m glad you are my mother!

Happy Mother’s Day!

                       K. Edgerton

Have fun!

Frog Glyph Fun

Just in time for spring!  These cuties will make you and your students smile!  I cannot wait to do these with my class next week! 

You can hop on over to Teachers Pay Teachers and check it out by clicking here.  The download contains full-size patterns, materials list and instructions, cute glyph key printable, data analysis guide, and student survey.

Have fun!

Spring Break

I can't believe how long it's been since I've last posted!  So much has been going on!  First of all, dear hubby and I spent a week in fabulous Las Vegas, which was AMAZING!  We stayed at the Belagio... all I can say is WOW!  I didn't want to leave!  It was my first plane ride, so that was exciting as well. 


Next, I found out that I am staying for the rest of the school year at the school I where I was long-term subbing.  This was an answered prayer!  I am team-teaching 4 year-olds with a wonderful first-year teacher, and we are both so excited we can hardly stand it!  We worked on our classroom the first part of the week.  I wish I had "before" photos.  The classroom had not been used as a classroom in a VERY long time, so we had our work cut out for us!  Let me just say that I am addicted to CTP's Poppin' Dots and Poppin' Patterns!  Here's a few pics of how it looks as of now:

We still don't have all of our furniture in there yet, and I haven't brought all of my teaching materials, but overall it's ready for students.  We will be teaching 6 different small groups throughout the day to reinforce, math, literacy, and social skills.


Now, for the "break" part of spring break--flower gardening and my front porch!  It's still a work in progress, but here's a peek:

And the best part... the view from my front porch swing--my favorite place!

Have fun!