Currently September

Classroom Ideas...

I love finding new fun ideas to engage my kiddos!

I love this idea for multiplication flash cards...Mickey Mouse! What kid wouldn't love this!! They can be made ultra easy too! All you need is a sharpie marker and Disney paint color card {found at Home Depot and Lowes}

Now what about this fun printable {Found on my favorite blog "A Teeny Tiny Teacher" I LOVE Kristin!!}

Hmmm how about a writing assignment tomorrow?

Print them out HERE!

Pin It! Fall and Halloween Decorations!

I'm super in love with this! I have so many fun fabric that will work AMAZING for this! Check out the tutorial HERE!

How cute are these!?!? Check out the tutorial HERE!

This is really cute too!! Super easy and fun! Doesn't have to be BOO...it could be FALL I am planning on AUTUMN! More info HERE!

 My kiddos are going to have so much fun with this!! Love it! Check out more HERE!

Fun idea...great for teaching the reuse in REDUCE RECYCLE REUSE! I have some fun plans for this idea at Christmas time! More info HERE!

Three years old!

I'm almost at a loss for words when I look back! Three years old...wow it's flown by!

The belly shot...oh the belly shot! This photo was taken at 4pm Simon was born at 6:58 and Gabbi at 7:00...I was about to POP. I was more than my own height around!

Join Me and  Cheryl at Twinfatuation for "Way Back When-esday"

PRINTABLES!!

I LOVE Printables! Here are some great ones I found today!!

I love printable worksheets and crafts! The skeleton is a MUST for us! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tiara  too!

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Sometimes it just isn't fair...

Over the years I have had many friends who have gotten the painful news that they cannot get pregnant. A few of these ladies know that their is little to no hope of having a baby without the use if a surrogate. While others know that there is a small possibility of conceiving on their own. It is so hear breaking when I know that every single on of these amazing women would be a fantastic mommy! For many of these ladies adoption is their next step and they are thrilled!

I have a friend, I have known her most of my life. She found out at a young age that she probably would not be able to have children...the one thing she wanted most. Adoption or a surrogate are not a option for her and her husband. So over the years month after month...a painful - sign or "not pregnant" stares her in the face:( this a woman who WANTS to have a baby more than I could ever express to you. So it pains me when I see young girls pregnant and smoking or young moms complaining about how getting pregnant ruined their lives. God has a plan for every one and I know that to be true! I know that her not being able to have a baby is all part of Gods plan for her and the young girl, barely even in a relationship who just found her self pregnant with twins is all apart of Gods plan too! But, I have to be totally honest...the human in me struggles to understand how that is fair. I sometimes struggle to understand why God choose to take my nephew when he was only 8 days old, or why my niece's daughter was stillborn. I look at my extremely healthy children and feel pain for those who have lost their sweet babies.
I AWLAYS catch myself when I being to feel unbearable pain or anger and the Lord reminds me of this...

LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART"

Wow, I feel so much better...and I realize life might not be fair and the world is corrupt, BUT this is NOT our home!

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PRINCESS DRESSES!!!

If your little lady is anything like mine this is a must have pattern! I have created my own pattern from of her other princess dresses and I like to make the skirts nice and full with tulle! This is a great basic pattern! Find it HERE!

BATHTUB PUFF PAINT!

 Ok, what kid wouldn't love this?!?!?! I know craft we're doing tomorrow!! Check it out HERE!

YUMMY AND PRETTY!

 Ummm I think these speak for themselves!! Check it out HERE!

WHAT PRETTY TOILET PAPER YOU HAVE!!!

This is just too much fun!! Check it out HERE!

DOUBLE WORD SCORE!

 I love love these! I think they would make a great gift!! Another project for the kiddos?? YES please!  Learn more HERE!!

BUSY BUSY BUSY!!

Whew!! What mama of a toddler...or two wouldn't love 50 ideas!!! LOVE this! Check it out HERE!!

What were your favorite Pins today!? Please Leave me a comment with your Pinterest link!! 

Currently August

2012-2013 Curriculum!

Last week we started school...2nd grade....WHAT 2ND GRADE already!?!?!? I cannot believe how fast my little man is growing up!

Smile on his face for the 1st day of school {last monday} This boy loves to learn!!!

Here is a small over view of SOME of this years curriculum! There will be a larger more in-depth post with my thoughts of each book and why we selected what we selected coming soon! :) Until then here are some of the books and the links to where you can find out more and order!!

EXPLODE THE CODE

Explode the Code’s child-drawn illustrations and easy, repetitive exercises provide a friendly learning experience. Progressively building up a store of phonics recognition, pronunciation and reading skills, your students will soon be on their way to acquiring beginning to intermediate reading skills. Explode the Code’s phonics workbooks contain exercises that guide students through matching, reading, spelling, writing, copying, and more. Easy, fun and proven, Explode the Code is a favorite with moms and kids!

 STORY OF THE WORLD

The Story of the World is an award-winning resource for families looking for a history curriculum they can fall in love with. Told in the straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, this four-volume set covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas — find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This read-aloud series is designed for parents and teachers to share with elementary school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the the world's civilizations.

LIFE OF FRED

Who is Fred?

Answer #1

In one of the Life of Fred books, Fred Gauss was born on the western slopes of the Siberian mountains. By the end of the final book, he is six years old.

In his everyday life he first encounters the need for each new part of mathematics, and then comes the mathematics.

Never again will students have to ask their perennial question: “When are we ever gonna use this stuff?”

Answer #2
Stan Schmidt, the author of the Life of Fred series, became a full-time high school teacher the month he turned 22.

In his first semester of teaching, Stan drew Fred on the blackboard.

It was just a brief appearance: Fred was going fishing.

Then Fred appeared in other examples, and soon became a regular part of the classroom experience. One student in metal shop made a Fred Gauss belt buckle and gave it to Stan.

When Stan switched to college teaching, Fred came along with him. Fred's biography continued to develop.

After eleven years of college teaching, Stan "retired himself" to an A-frame on six acres in the woods outside of Santa Rosa, California—waiting to find out what God wanted him to do next.

Eighteen years later, now living in Reno, he began writing the Life of Fred series. Two hours each day, starting at 4 a.m., Stan and Fred work on the next book. To be more accurate it should be pointed out that technically, Stan is a co-author since Fred is very much involved. It takes a rambunctious, full of energy at four o'clock in the morning child to get the day rolling that early!

MATH U SEE 

The reason we study math is so we can apply what we learn in everyday situations. The students learn their math facts, rules, and formulas, and are able to use this knowledge in real life applications. The study of math is much more than committing a list of facts to memory. It includes memorization, but it also encompasses learning the concepts that are critical to problem solving.

PATTERNS OF NATURE

 Patterns of Nature consists of 30 lessons bound in an illustrated workbook. Science, at this level, mainly involves identification. Such subjects as seasons, seeds, wildflowers, weeds, trees, mammals, insects, songbirds, and the celestial bodies are introduced on the child's level.

ART WITH A PURPOSE

In addition we will also be involved in Soccer, Martial Arts, & Music Lessons...Plus there are some awesome field trips in the works!!

Smiles,
Britni