August Currently

It's August, folks

so it's time to link up with Farley from

for another Currently linky.

You're welcome to join the fun!

Listening: Folks, it's HOT in central Alabama. The ceiling fan and the a/c are both operating at maximum capacity today.

Loving:  I crave routine.  Yes, summer is lovely and I enjoy it.  However, I love the structure that a school routine brings and I honestly think I accomplish MORE during the day when I'm on a schedule.

Thinking: Although I've been working in my classroom for two weeks, you'd think I'm just about ready for Open House this next week. I'm not and I can't stop thinking about the list of things yet to do.

Wanting: The satisfaction of checking everything off of my "to do" list.  It seems as soon as I cross something off, more things appear at the end of the list.  It's maddening!

Needing: To complete the laundry.  I'm thinking it's not likely to get done, either.

B2SRAK: The lovely ladies with whom I'm blessed to share my day asked that I create a bulletin board on which they could post their kids' AR scores.  My own is done and I'll be sharing the others as quickly as they're completed.

Have you returned to work in your own classroom or do you have time yet to enjoy your summer?

Bulletin Board 101

Hi Everyone!

For those of you who enjoy using clipart images in decorative ways,

I have a project just for you!

Outside of my classroom door, I have

a somewhat large bulletin board

for which I'm responsible.

My first thought 

was to leave it blank 

but... 

I quickly determined 

that was probably not 

in my best interest.  

Whatever.

Later, while I was 

scrolling through Pinterest, 

I found this lovely idea.

imagine that!

(myclassroomideas.com)

It inspired me 

to create something similar.

So, I purchased 

this clipart collection

from TPT,

like... where else?

(available HERE)

and I chose several images 

to send to my local

 copy store

to have them enlarged.

Days later... 

my new students 

were reviewing

the combinations of 8.

Using this

adorable cow pattern 

I purchased HERE,

my kids were able 

to review a math concept

and create this friendly display 

at the same time.

Here's a close up...

You'll need to remind yourself that 

this cow was formed with scissors held in

the hand of a six year old.

Enjoy your week!