Afterwards we "wrote" (drew pictures) of what it meant to be naughty and nice.
What about you? Do you threaten your kids with reminders like "Santa's watching!!!!" And does it work?
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Naughty or Nice?
Last week, I read It's Christmas, David! with my Kindergarteners. Have you ever read this book? It's fabulous and funny to boot!
Anyways, I teach children with hearing impairments, which means they also have a significant language delay. They didn't know what "coal" was or what "naughty" meant. I had brought in some coal (a gag gift from the Dollar Tree) and they all decided that it was NOT a present they would want. The book provided plenty of examples of what "naughty" meant!
Afterwards we "wrote" (drew pictures) of what it meant to be naughty and nice.
What about you? Do you threaten your kids with reminders like "Santa's watching!!!!" And does it work?
Afterwards we "wrote" (drew pictures) of what it meant to be naughty and nice.
What about you? Do you threaten your kids with reminders like "Santa's watching!!!!" And does it work?
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!
I love reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas to my students each year. This year, we did a fun extension activity where we wrote/drew what we would do to make the Grinch grin!
They looked a little bit like this (the fabulous Ms. Williams did this in her classroom too!):
I can't believe I forgot to take pictures of mine!
Anyways, there's lots of Grinch-themed inspiration on Etsy... take a peek:
They looked a little bit like this (the fabulous Ms. Williams did this in her classroom too!):
I can't believe I forgot to take pictures of mine!
Anyways, there's lots of Grinch-themed inspiration on Etsy... take a peek:
PS: The lucky winner of the large ad space for Arizona Russums is Jaclyn!
PS: The lucky winner of the large ad space for Arizona Russums is Jaclyn!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tickle Me Tuesday, 49th edition
Welcome to the latest edition of Tickle Me Tuesdays, where we all share what's been tickling our fancy!
If you'd like to participate (and you know you do!!), here are the rules:
1. Write a short post with anywhere from one to five items that have been tickling your fancy recently. Please include pictures and links :)
2. Make sure to link back to the party in your blog post (you can grab the button or include a text link)
3. Come back here and link up your blog post!
4. Visit some other links and HAVE FUN!
Now it's your turn! What's been tickling your fancy lately?
Missionary Kid Monday: Christmas in France
{For more on this series, click here}
When we were all still little kids, my parents decided we were going to do our own thing for Christmas and not celebrate the way the French do. Mainly, my family didn't like the idea of opening gifts on Christmas Eve.
Christmas was always a pretty exciting time. Some years, our grandparents flew out to see us! With suitcases full of goodies to spoil us!! Most years, our supporters back in the States were generous in sending us packages filled with random stuff we missed from America.... like Kool Aid, ranch dressing packets, peanut butter, and Oreos.
In later years there were fewer and fewer packages from the States. And that was okay - we always felt like we had enough presents. My parents support level can wane back and forth and I remember a few years in junior high when my mom fretted that there wasn't enough under the tree.
I think that was when we put an emphasis on making Christmas last for as long as possible. First we opened up our stockings, then we had a hot breakfast, then afterwards we opened the gifts under the tree... one at a time. Nobody started opening a gift until the previous person has finished and we had all oohed and aahed!
This tradition of making the merriment last as long as possible is still going strong in our family.
Do you have any special traditions on Christmas morning?
When we were all still little kids, my parents decided we were going to do our own thing for Christmas and not celebrate the way the French do. Mainly, my family didn't like the idea of opening gifts on Christmas Eve.
Christmas was always a pretty exciting time. Some years, our grandparents flew out to see us! With suitcases full of goodies to spoil us!! Most years, our supporters back in the States were generous in sending us packages filled with random stuff we missed from America.... like Kool Aid, ranch dressing packets, peanut butter, and Oreos.
In later years there were fewer and fewer packages from the States. And that was okay - we always felt like we had enough presents. My parents support level can wane back and forth and I remember a few years in junior high when my mom fretted that there wasn't enough under the tree.
I think that was when we put an emphasis on making Christmas last for as long as possible. First we opened up our stockings, then we had a hot breakfast, then afterwards we opened the gifts under the tree... one at a time. Nobody started opening a gift until the previous person has finished and we had all oohed and aahed!
This tradition of making the merriment last as long as possible is still going strong in our family.
Do you have any special traditions on Christmas morning?
Friday, December 16, 2011
Are We There Yet?
Today is an exciting day!! Once I survive our all-day Polar Express party at school, I'll be coming home to pack up all of our clothes and Christmas presents.
We're driving to Michigan to see family tomorrow!!
It'll be a 20 to 21 hour drive (with the dog of course) and we'll most likely go straight through. I'm looking forward to this road trip: snacks, chatting, sleeping, and listening to our favorite NPR podcasts (This American Life, and Radio Lab).
I'm looking forward to the snow, a warm and cozy fireplace, spending time with my husband's family, and eating to my heart's content (because calories don't count in December, right?!)
My shop will be on vacation mode until January 3rd. I've scheduled a few blog posts till then, but don't you worry! I'll be back in January with something super secret I've been working on and some fun new designs for my store :)
We're driving to Michigan to see family tomorrow!!
It'll be a 20 to 21 hour drive (with the dog of course) and we'll most likely go straight through. I'm looking forward to this road trip: snacks, chatting, sleeping, and listening to our favorite NPR podcasts (This American Life, and Radio Lab).
I'm looking forward to the snow, a warm and cozy fireplace, spending time with my husband's family, and eating to my heart's content (because calories don't count in December, right?!)
My shop will be on vacation mode until January 3rd. I've scheduled a few blog posts till then, but don't you worry! I'll be back in January with something super secret I've been working on and some fun new designs for my store :)
Thursday, December 15, 2011
O Christmas Tree
For my whole life, I've only ever had a real Christmas tree, or an artificial green one. And our ornaments have always been an eclectic mix of sentimental handmade ones and random store bought ones over the years.
Have you ever done a monochromatic Christmas where you try to stick to a color scheme? The idea intrigues me. Here are some people that pulled it off really well:
Have you ever done a monochromatic Christmas where you try to stick to a color scheme? The idea intrigues me. Here are some people that pulled it off really well:
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Star Sponsor Feature: Along for the Ride
Meet Laura:
Hi there! I'm Laura and I'm along for the ride. No really, I am.
Along For the Ride isn't just the name of my handmade shop and my blog, but it's how I see my walk with the Lord. I am along for the ride He has planned for me, and what a glorious ride it is!
During the day (and lots of times at night) I spend my time running a residence hall on a college campus. My husband and I live in the hall and our neighbors are 400 loud, silly, messy, wonderful college students. We have a kitty baby named Jupiter that shares our little apartment.
When I'm not working in the hall, I spend my time with a glue gun in hand, making lovely things for my shop. My motto is "keep is simple" and I try to make simple accessories that aren't too dramatic or fussy, but add just a pretty touch of whimsy to an already beautiful you.
"Keep it simple" is my motto for my life as well and I blog a lot about the simple, little, imperfect things that make life sweet.
Along For the Ride isn't just the name of my handmade shop and my blog, but it's how I see my walk with the Lord. I am along for the ride He has planned for me, and what a glorious ride it is!
During the day (and lots of times at night) I spend my time running a residence hall on a college campus. My husband and I live in the hall and our neighbors are 400 loud, silly, messy, wonderful college students. We have a kitty baby named Jupiter that shares our little apartment.
When I'm not working in the hall, I spend my time with a glue gun in hand, making lovely things for my shop. My motto is "keep is simple" and I try to make simple accessories that aren't too dramatic or fussy, but add just a pretty touch of whimsy to an already beautiful you.
"Keep it simple" is my motto for my life as well and I blog a lot about the simple, little, imperfect things that make life sweet.
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