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REMEMBER WHEN CRAFT + FONT FASCINATION

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Tomorrow is the day.  The BIG one I tell ya!  After more than three months of surgery recovery and endless complications, I get to return to class for our final 3.5 days.  Nervous.  Excited.  Antsy.  Happy.  Worried.  Hopeful. (Maybe I should turn my “return” feelings into an adjective lesson!)  Despite all of these emotions, I can’t wait to get back in there.  Pictures tomorrow for sure 🙂

Being out so long has me scrambling to come up with something new to do on our Annual 1st Grade Awards Night.  I usually always have my kids perform an ocean-themed play, but I didn’t want to put all the practice on my subby-sub. So, I have been raking my brain to come up something for the kids to do. Mid-afternoon I finally just decided to have my kids read a piece of their writing that highlights the things they have learned this year, but that means I still need a “back drop” for this production.  Mmmmmm . . . after hours of stewing, I had a light bulb practically burst in my noggin.  If you follow me, you know how much I love working kids photos into the art they do.  With this said, here’s what I came up with for us to hang behind our “stage.”  It’s pretty cute.  It incorporates writing.  And, it’s EASY!  I should have time to pull this off by Thursday.  Thoughts??  PS . . . I look like a dork!  

Got time to slip this in your packed schedule?
Want a copy for next year?
Take a peek below!
CLICK HERE to grab the thought bubble template!
Thanks again Miss Tiina Fonts!
Now that things are finally sorted out with my own contest and Linky I can jump on the PAR-TAY that I have been eyeing for what seems like ages.  The moment I saw Natalie’s font-focused linky over at Teachery Tidbits, I started drooling all over myself.  So many fabulous fonts have been featured (lots of which I have never seen) and my collection continues to grow.  If you are a font freak like me, hop on over to Teachery Tidbits and share your favorites too!
Here you be gang!  My little list of current font fascinations. 
(I wanted to add like fifty others, but I somehow restrained myself.)
I am off to finish making my last craft sample for tomorrow (thanks for the awesome surfer dude, Mrs. Jump).  We are going to go all out in the “Aloha Day/Ocean” department.  Here goes nothin’ friends.  Dear new digestive system . . . please . . . please . . . PLEASE behave yo-self tomorrow!  

Comments

  2. Amy says

    Congratulations on being able to spend the last few days with your kids! I bet they will be so excited when they see you in the morning. 🙂

    I really like the MTF Jumpin' Jack font. I've never seen that one. Off to find it! Thanks!

    Amy
    Mrs. Lattin's Kindergarten

  3. Steph says

    Congrats on getting back for your last few days!! I know you must be so excited 🙂

    Also, I feel ya on CK Handprint….I end up using it for everything hah. I'd never seen Pea So Lovely–and it IS so lovely!

    ~Steph

    The Quirky Apple

  5. Kristen says

    Hey Kelley, thanks for the sweet comment!! Stalking is never creepy in the bloggy sense…or at least that's from one stalker to another so I could be wrong! I just happened upon your site recently and it looks divine. I can't wait to get out of school and jump right into your blog. Best of luck tomorrow!
    Kristen

  6. Maria says

    Hi Kelley, I just came across your blog from Barbara's! Thanks for the great fonts. I consider myself a font freak too! Be sure to check out my monthly linky party, Make a Difference Monthly and link up anytime this month (when school is out would work!!!) 🙂 Maria

  12. Lovely Nina says

    I think your "thinking back" activity will come out really cute! Congrats on going back to your classroom, don't wear yourself out 🙂

  14. teacherideafactory says

    Thanks you guys . . . 6:37 here in Cali and I am off to school. Let's just say I didn't sleep so hot last night. It's like the first day all over again. See you this evening 🙂

  17. Mikaela says

    Glad you get to return for some time with your kiddos. I'm sure they'll be excited to see you. I made your CUTE craftivity (above) with my kids today and it is just darling! We were asked to leave some items on our hall bulletin boards and I thought this would be perfect. Little did I know how adorable these would turn out. The other first graders have enjoyed reading my students' memories and have loved their "thinking" poses. Thanks for such a fun activity.

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