Monday

Last Monday I got the idea that I needed to do something fun with my kids, but before I could do that I needed to get some work done. I decided to go to IKEA. They have a place for the kids to play, a food court where I thought I would be able to work and then I could look for the pillows I have been looking for.

I wish

My oldest checking out the cupboards

Clothes hampers on the wall

Awesome light

 Instead when I got there, My oldest was too tall for the play area and so instead of working I was able to enjoy spending time with my oldest. Which worked out even better.

These shelves would be awesome in the bathroom

Another Mailbox Teaching Tip

Quick Tip: morning work

If you're looking for an easy way to give students skill-based morning work, try this! Label each of several plastic tubs with a chosen math topic. Then stock the tubs with relevant familiar activities. Set out the tubs before students arrive in the morning, and they can get to work without interrupting your morning duties. The tubs are also convenient for volunteers to use with individual students at other times of the day.

Reflections

I've had this magazine in my car for several weeks and have been meaning to take it out of my car but haven't quite found the motivation to do so. Lucky for me I then found a fantastic blog where you can upload pictures of your weekly reflections and now this magazine was no longer an inconvenience but a fantastic blog post. 

Linking with: Weekend Reflections

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Pink Saturday

Another Fantastic Pink Saturday

Because I am off work for the summer I have been able to enjoy a weekly Friday Lunch with my grandfather. He is in his 90's and moved to AZ recently. During the school year unfortunately I don't get to see him often, so I have been taking advantage of the time.

These flowers are outside and I thought they were perfect for Pink Saturday.

This is my grandfather, my mom and my oldest

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A Science Experiment

I found a really cool 1.00 science book for 2nd-3rd grade students at Target.  My youngest was up early and wanted to do one of the experiments. He preferred to grow gummy bears, but I didn't have any at hand so instead we did the ball in water spinning one.

 The experiment is that you spin a rubber ball and then a tennis ball to see which one spins faster. Macen and I discussed why the rubber ball went faster.

 Macen then wanted to see what happens when you put a cracker in water. Lucky for me he was willing to eat them so, they didn't get wasted. We also talked about the fact that when you tip a bowl twice, water spills.

Linking with Kids E Connection for Color Friday: http://www.kids-e-connection.com/

ChinoSmiles: BAKING SODA

ChinoSmiles: BAKING SODA

Very funny comic you have to check out

6 Word Saturday

Moving forward by making necessary changes.

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