5 for Five Linky Party

 This is my first time linking up for 5 for Five, Here goes my list...

1.  Finish putting up summer clothes.

2.  Make a fall/winter wreath for my classroom.

3.  Put in all my grades for the next progress report on time.

4.  Get a manicure and pedicure.

5.  Clean out my closet and my daughter's closet.

I am hopeful that I will accomplish all these goals this week: )

I'll let you know next week how many I did accomplish.

Try this for yourself and link up with Jessica and Jenn.

November Currently

Here it is my November Currently...

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Here is another link up Top Ten Things you are Thankful For
Here's mine...

Go link up with Stories with Storie

October Currently

I am linking up to the Currently for October.

My LOVING- You have to try the Neopolitan Oreos with strawberry and chocolate cream : )

WANTING - Like everyone else the new IPHONE 5

FAVORITE FALL BOOK - Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert

Go on over to Farley's blog and link up 

First few weeks of Art

I am taking on a new adventure this school year. I am teaching art to grades K-5 at my school. It has been a great learning experience and lots of fun so far.
Here are a few projects we have created, thanks to great art teacher blogs and Pinterest!

This week 4th and 5th graders made this optical illusion project.

Here is one of my 5th graders artwork.

Last week  4th and 5th graders created artwork using various types of lines and patterns. I found this project on the blog Blue Moon Palette. I changed the directions a little by not requiring a ribbon and making sure the students used various listed types of lines.

My K and 1st graders worked on lines also. I made a line worksheet for the students to practice their lines. (Got the idea from a blog, but can't remember which one) Below is a picture of a student completing their worksheet.

So these are a few of the projects so far, more to come....

Currently September

Favorite Things

1.Sharpie markers

2. May books 

3. Magnum White Chocolate Bars

Go Link up to Oh' Boy Fourth Grade 

Must Haves

I must have my tea in the morning, my favorite is Apple Chai from Starbucks !

I must have some colorful Sharpies to write on stuff. I love the pink, green, and light blue. As an art teacher this year I have a huge collection of black for projects.

 I must have the Scotch laminator, of course. This summer I fell in love and a few teacher friends have borrowed it too :)

 I must have Pandora to listen to music on my classroom computer. In the morning, it helps me start my day. In also play jazz and classical during certain times in the classroom to get the kids in a creative mood.

 I LOVE my construction paper!!!! I need a wide collection of bright colors and white construction paper.

 Shhh, don't tell but in cases of emergencies I have a pair of Nike flip flops in my bag. Yes! a shoe emergency, sometimes shoes look cute but hurt. In those cases I take out my flip flops and rock those. But only in the room, my principal would flip out if she saw me flipping down the hall.

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Don't Say it's so August Currently

I am linking up with Farley for the August Currently. I can't believe it is August already, where did the summer go?

Listening to Randy give advice on wedding gowns. I love these bridal shows, Bridezillas, Say Yes to the Dress, Four Weddings, and Randy to the Rescue.

Loving - I love to go to Starbucks for the Passion Iced Tea Lemonade. It is so good, I found a recipe on Pinterest I am planning to try.

Thinking - My to do list is still really long and I don't have much time left to do all the things.

Wanting another month of summer vacay would be great. Maybe I could get all the things on my list done and still get to sleep in late : )

B2s Must Haves - I jumped on the bandwagon with having your own laminator this summer. I got so much more done because I could do it in my pjs at crazy hours at home.

I love post it notes! I have to get many sizes and colors each year .

Mr. Sketch markers have the best smell and write really well. I get a new pack at the beginning of each year to use for anchor charts.

I am a shoe lover and need want a new pair of school shoes each year. This year I got a pair of BOBs from Skecher. These shoes are so comfortable, thinking of getting another pair.

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