Hello my friends! I hope everyone had a happy and safe July 4th! I’m linking up with two fab linkies today! I’m a little late for both, but hey! It’s summer! Who really knows what day it is, anyway?! ๐
First up is my July Currently, courtesy of Farley:
The TV is always on at my house, so this is big for me! I am going to turn it on when I’m done posting to watch my DVR’d soap operas!
I just love summer! No alarms, sleeping late, what day is it?
I should probably get something done today, but I don’t think I’m going to!! Haha!
There is always one food item in my Currently… Doesn’t a chocolate/vanilla twist ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles sound AMAZING right now?! It’s 100 degrees here in good ole Jersey! Maybe that’s what I’ll do today: go to Dairy Queen ๐
I’m road trippin’ down to SC in like a minute and I haven’t done any shopping yet! I need to hit up a mall in the next few days!!
I have a ton of books that I love to read to my kiddos, but the one that always pops into my head is Giraffes Can’t Dance. I just love giraffes, and I just love the message in this book. And while I was perusing the Kohl’s Cares website, I came across this:
It was on SALE for $2.50 each piece!! So I ordered it right up for a whopping $5 plus tax and shipping… I think it came to $7. Deal!
As for teacher reads, I don’t have any to share! I read teaching blogs! ๐
For my second link up, here is my Made It Monday, courtesy of Tara:
Notice anything? Perhaps a cute little white and orange paw? That’s my buddy Jack ๐
These letters were really easy to make:
*Trace the wood letters onto the paper of your choice.
*Carefully cut the paper letters out.
*Use a foam brush to Mod Podge the wood letter; place your paper letter on top.
*Once your paper letter is Mod Podged in place, use the foam brush to but a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paper for a shiny finish!
*{Optional} Add colorful buttons with hot glue.
And there you have it! Two linkies, one post ๐ I’m off to watch those soap operas now!
I agree with you, I've been reading tons of teacher blogs as well…I love your READ craft…are the letters from Michael's? and do they stand up? So cute for your classroom library.
I love GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE! Too bad I didn't know about the Kohl's deal. Our art teacher reads this to our kinders each year. I love looking at the art project that they do with it. If I were to make the READ letters I would have to do a frog theme. ๐
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Blog stalking should TOTALLY count for professional development!! (have you seen that pin on pinterest?!) Love Jack's paw! haha! Those read letters have been on my list, too! I've lost some of my steam! (or… my husband is giving me heck for crafting all the time ๐
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
Teri….never too late for you to link up;)) LOVING your READ letters!!!! So cute and love the buttons for the little color pops!!! Thanks for linking up:)))
4th Grade Frolics
Your Read is adorable-good job!
Jennifer
kindertrips
Love your READ letters and the book Giraffes can't dance! Thanks for sharing! ๐
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Love your Read Letters!
Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher
I'm in agreement with everyone above…blog stalking counts ๐
Those READ letters look fab!
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
I love your READ letters! Too cute! I am giving away a $20 TPT gift certificate. Come visit and enter to win! ๐
Delighted in Second
I totally agree with Nicole- blog stalking should count for PD!! Those letters came out awesome Teri!! Great job. ๐
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
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Two Fulbright Hugs
Giraffes Can't Dance is such a fun book.
Blog stalking IS definitely professional development.
Your READ letters turned out AWESOME. I HAVE to make some!
โคDragonflies in First โค
I love that book! I'm off to Kohls to buy the stuffed animal. Thanks so much. ๐ Your letters are wonderful!
Sugar and Spice
Love, love, love your READ letters!!
April
Wolfelicious
Oh my gosh, I LOVE your Read letters! Have a great time in SC!
P.S. Now I want an ice cream cone too! ๐
Lisa
Fourth and Ten
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Formerly Stories From Second
I have two books, but this week I haven't had time to read much. I agree, reading other blogs does count as professional reading!
I love the read sign, and the PAW made me laugh out loud.
Tarita
Papers, Pencils and Books, Oh My!
don't ya just love the Kohl's books for Kohl's Cares! I have bought so many! I really enjoy your blog and come to it just about every day! I am nominating you for the Versatile blogger award. Stop by my blog for details!
rene'
A Passion For Primary
Your READ letters are so cute. They are on my to do list but have not been done yet. Awesome find at Kohls!! Thanks for reminding me to look and see what books they have available.
Are you doing a zebra theme in your classroom? Love the letters!
Enjoy your days of freedom! Isn't it wonderful!?!?! ๐
Ice cream sounds sooo yummy right about now!! ๐
Have fun on your trip!!
Edana
LOVE the READ letters! I just got two Eric Carle books for $2.00 each at Kohls last month. Yea! In the clearence section. What a find for both of us.
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Linda
Oh. My. Gosh. Love those letters! I also love your new favicon! If you can't see it, just clear your cache from your recent history and it will work for you. If you're not sure how, revisit the post. I updated it with instuctions ๐
Maria
Kinder-Craze
came out so cute
Just Wild About Teaching
I love your READ sign. That would look so cute in my jungle classroom. I might have to make one ๐