Happy New Year!

Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  In honor of the new year, I created this little freebie for all my teacher friends.

 

They turned out super cute!

 

New Year's Penguins

It's the New Year and I'm finally getting a chance to blog.  Actually this will be a short one.  It's freezing cold in Texas right now and it's getting late.

I just wanted to share a little New Year's resolution activity we did.  The penguins seemed suitable for this breezy weather we're having.

I love reading their resolutions.  You just never know what they will come up with.  Here are few:

I had to put this blue little penguin first.  I wouldn't have thought of a blue penguin, but he ended up my favorite little guy.

You can get this in  my store by clicking here.  But, I'd love to give it for free to the first 3 readers to leave a comment.  I'm checking out for the night, but I will surely send it off tomorrow evening to the 3 winners, please leave your e-mail.
 

I Wish... Craftivity

On my last post, I posted a New Year's freebie which was designed for my students to reflect on their favorite memories from the last year.  I also wanted an activity for my students to think about the upcoming year and all that it may bring.  I decided on an I wish...activity for students to write their wish for the upcoming year.  If they could have just one wish, what would it be?

This craftivity could be used for New Years, but could also be used for MLK Day.  Students could write about a wish they have for making the world a better place.  I know Christmas just passed, but it could have been used for students to write a wish for the holiday season.  There is also a blank star that will leave this craft open-ended, so you can use it in any way you see suited in your classroom and curriculum.  Student can decorate the blank face pattern with construction paper, yarn, crayons and/or markers.  The rhyme(author unknown) can be used to create a poster, or it could be used as a title for a bulletin displaying student work.

You can get this craftivity in my TPT store.
Simply click on the image below.

I created the examples above with my older son.  It was good bonding time :), well for me anyhow.  I'm sure he would have rather been playing video games.   I love how he made himself with red, spiky hair, which he does not have, might I add.  But I love his heartfelt wish for his brother to be healthier during the upcoming year. 

With hopes that everyone's wishes come true in the upcoming year :)

New Year's Freebie

I've been away from blogging for a bit.  It's such a busy time a year, and our house has been pretty sickly the last few weeks.  Thought I'd create a quick freebie for my students to draw pictures of their favorite moments from 2012.  There are 4 slots on the film strip for them to illustrate their special moments.  Grab it below for free.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hope you create many more special memories in the upcoming year.
God Bless,