We're Back!!! (And a newsletter freebie update!)

We had soooooo much fun in DC!!!  And Memorial Day was the perfect time to go!  For those of you who have never been:  book your flight, pack your walking shoes and sunscreen, and soak up all the city has to offer!

Here are a few pics (out of about 100) of the things we did!

Memorial Day parade!

Memorial Day concert at the Capital Building (but we had to leave due to a severe weather warning)    :(

Me and the hubs at the Washington Monument

The Lincoln Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial

The MLK, Jr. Memorial

The White House

Arlington National Cemetery 

My sister and I (she gave us a tour of her job at Comcast Sports!)

Such an amazing trip!  There are so many museums, monuments, parks, and other cool things to check out!

Now that I'm back home and settling in, I'm working on my June newsletter and will be coming out tomorrow!  It has an exclusive freebie, so make sure you're signed up!  If you're not, click on the pic below and it will take you to the quick and easy form to get signed up!

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Memorial Day Celebrations

We're in DC for vacation and we couldn't have picked a better time. It's Memorial Day and the city is going all out to show remembrance and respects to all who have served or who are still serving our country. It has been amazing going from monument to monument, memorial to memorial, learning more about our country an showing my respect and appreciation. I hope any celebrations you're havin are fun and safe ones. But please remember the true reason for the holiday.

Looking for Missing Assignments?!

Try this idea!

                                                    Source: teacherspayteachers.com via Dana on Pinterest

This is a freebie/pin that I will absolutely use next year!
Everyone will want to be a pickle!!!

No Techie Tuesday...But How About FREEBIES?!

I created some fun activities for our end of the year party and thought I'd share them with you!  We had a beachy theme and KPM Doodles had these adorable little sea friends!  

I was also inspired by my buddy Lorraine at Fabulous 4th Grade Froggies.  

We made these adorable straws, but with a beach twist!

Click the picture below to download our beachy silly straw cards!  There are two versions:  one black/white and one with color.  You chose!  

And here are two more freebies for you!  I created a word search and a crossword puzzle using these fabulous sea friends!  For both activities, their is a black/white version (for kids to color) and a color version!  

So many freebies and choices!  Enjoy!  :o)

Motivation Monday and Father's Day!

Talk about helping out and making someone's day!  I saw this about a month ago on NBC Nightly News and cried the entire time!  How sweet for a teacher to think of something so simple, yet so significant in these high schoolers' lives!  Check out the video below:

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I also wanted to remember the dads out there!  It seems like they always get the short end of the stick because we're always out of school when Father's Day rolls around.  Well, not this year!  I'm making sure my kids have something to give their dads (or any father figure)!  Click the picture below to check out the sports craftivity we completed!

Target Swag!

Have you ever ran across something in a store and thought, "OMGosh!  That's SO me!!!"

I had that moment, but for my blog!  Here it is folks.  

3rd Grade Gridiron home decor from Target!!!

I almost squealed when I saw all of this!!!  I wanted to call corporate and ask if we could work out a branding deal!  L-O-V-E!  I have a home office and plan to do a FULL makeover this summer.  Pics will definitely be shared!

All of these items were $2.50 in the little section that's right there when you first walk into Target.  And no, Target's not going to work out a deal with me.  But it's ok to still dream, right?!  :)

Bubble Blast!

Try bubbles!  I'm not kidding!  

My colleague found a fabulous idea for using bubbles in this book:

The kids had a BLAST!!!

All you need are plastic plates, straws, bubbles, and rulers!  Once the kids get started, they don't want to stop!  See for yourself below!

And of course...giggle, giggle, he he he!  They were all cracking up at this one...the "booty bubble!"  (When I look at it, I see Garfield, the cat.  Do you?!)

And the biggest one of all!

Here are two super short clips of the kids in action!

They had such a great time, it kept them engaged, AND it matches our standards!  Can't beat that!  :)