On the Stage or in Audience = FUN!

This week was full of stage fun! The 1st grade music performance and then a matinee at the Hale Theatre.

The girls were so proud, it was a good self esteem builder

What little girl doesn't love Cinderella? We like to go to the theatre a few times a year and its always a wonderful experience from entertainment to a great time to practice ettiquette. The girls had a great time watching Cinderella at the Hale Theatre, a theatre in the round. Any excuse to wear Princess attire is a good time.  I highly suggest checking out local productions from schools to local theatres.  Even Mom had fun wearing her Queen Crown ;)

 DeAnn

Robot Fun

Trinity's class is making and learning about robots.  The girls joined in and made their own, it turned into a fun family craft and then robot play.  I'm told these three robots, make beds, do dishes and even trim trees...oh..how mom wishes it was true.

Hair Tinsel

I saw this lovely sparkle in a friends hair, and thought it was a must do!  Simple, fun and temporary. I ordered mine on line at http://www.hairtinsel.com/ and watched a couple of Utube how to tie hair tinsel videos.

Today we tried it, need more practice on my tying. My model was thrilled. We only did 4 strands in her hair, subtle fun. 

Like tinsel on a tree, one tinsel at a time until you achieve your desired effect.

You can barely see the pink, in the picture, but it sure sparkles in the sun.

~ DeAnn

Heart Hunt

The kids tell me the best part of Valentines is our heart hunt. This year, Teagan and I have a cold and aren't feeling 100% . This years heart hunt was definately last minute but just as fun. 

One heart leads to another which will lead to their valentines.

The kids took turns leading the way to each heart!

I was happily surprised how well they cooperated.

Pretend you don't see the laundry!

Happy Valentines Day!

Turning 7 Fairy Style

Sadie turns 7 next week, to celebrate we had a fairy party last night. The party was a lot of fun to create and received rave reviews! We had the party on a Friday night so it wouldn't consume our weekend, it also gave parents a chance to go out if they wanted too. I put it together a little on Wednesday and Thursday evening so we were ready for Friday. 

Waiting for our guests

We decorated with what we had and balloons.

When our fairies arrived their first stop was at the fairy beauty shop. Were they had their hair glittered, simple fairy colored eye shadow applied and a butterfly nail applique. They received their wings, and halos too.




The fairies next step was to the wand station, to choose and make their wands.

We played 3 party games

The games:

1.  I hid 6 party rings in the main party room.  I told the girls Tinkerbell had lost her ring, and we needed to find it. The rings were the prize.

2.  We did a fairy toss with the decorated bowls and rattan glittered balls.

3.  A fairy version of hot potatoe, passing a thimble with pixie sticks. When the fairies got out they got to sit and enjoy their pixie sticks.  It took the sting out of getting out.

Then it was time to eat cup cakes and open presents! 

Passing the thimble.

Happy Birthday Sadie!

Sadies "real" birthday is on a school day, so instead of bringing cupcakes and to avoid the cost and waste. I am making her bottles of pixie dust, from the dollar stores Sports Bottles with powder candy pack. A new label and few ribbons to each bottle will make a fun inexpensive classroom treat.

New to me:  http://www.haloheaven.com/

~ DeAnn






Teaching Websites

A BIG thank you goes out to my 2 campuses on a great list of teacher approved websites!
If you are looking for a fun way to build skills check out this list for a sight that may meet your childs needs.

http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.storyplace.org/
http://www.thatquiz.org/
http://www.spellingcity.com/
http://www.nyphilkids.org/
http://www.hoodamath.com/
http://www.bigbrainz.com/
http://www.multiplication.com/
http://www.chompchomp.com/  grammar
http://www.kids.mysterynet.com/  reading comprehension
http://www.edutopia.org/
http://www.mathplayground.com/
http://www.sproutonline.com/

We had fun tonight practicing our spelling words at spellingcity :) 
DeAnn

String Art

Saw this cute valentine craft in Family Fun magazine.

Super simple and attached to a card it will make a unique valentine.   Here is what you need to make your own:  corn starch glue made by mixing 1/4 cup corn starch and 1/2 cup water. Yarn, cookie cutters on a covered cookie sheet.  We cooked ours at 225 for  about 2 hours. They can also air dry for a couple days, instead of popping them in the oven.

Dip your yarn in the cornstarch glue, slightly wringing the excess off.

Place yarn in cookie cutter for the desired shape.
Remove CC before cooking :)


 Have Fun!