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FATHER’S DAY GOODIES + BITIN’ THE DUST

May 19, 2012 by teacherideafactory

Morning all . . . happy Saturday.  I have had an interesting morning thus far over in Cali.  I woke up at 5:04 to the lovely sound of the cat throwing up.  And, we aren’t talking one throw up . . . we’re talking 4 times in different rooms.  Thank heaven for hardwood, but good grief cat!  I tried to go back to sleep but the Hubs was snoring something fierce.  After laying there for 10 minutes, I decided to brew up some French Roast and get to gettin’ on my computer.  

I got to thinking about my Father’s Day Tie project and I realized that it is right up my alley (silly as all get out), but it might not be for everyone.  Therefore, I came up with an alternate gift idea.  My dad is so great at helping me fix things and not just things around the house.  When I have a problem or am down and out, my dad is right there to pick me up.  With this in mind, I came up with Dad’s “Fix It” Kit.  This cute toolbox craft is easy and will allow for a more heartfelt message to daddies :).

This project has been added to my Father’s Day TPT packet.
On a final Daddy Day note, I have one last freebie for you all.  It’s more of a fun “Good Morning Work” or filler page, but we’re pullin’ all we can out of our hats this time of year, right??!!
CLICK HERE TO SNATCH UP A COPY!
Thank you Scrappin’ Doodles
Licence #TPT52127
I also ran across the Linky Party hosted by Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher and I just had to join in.  I was really moved my Amber’s idea to do some serious reflecting on the year . . . the good, the bad, and the downright UGLY!
THE GREAT:
MY CLASS – I have 20 wonderful 1st grade babies this year.  It’s one of those crews that only comes once or twice in a teaching career.  I rolled with 11 of them (up from Kinder) and the new kiddos we landed were absolute dolls.  We are one big happy classroom family πŸ™‚
THE DATA – Holy Smokes . . . these kids have been on fire this year and the data shows it.  This is by far the highest class that I have ever had and I am tickled with their progress.
COLLABORATING WITH MY TEACHIN’ BESTIE – it’s a delight to work with a wonderful grade level team, but for that awesome team to also include your teaching “bestie” . . . well, now that’s a rare treat.  We blog stalk for hours and share our finds, “pin” and “repin” like crazy, and chat it up and plan out things each week.  Court . . . I heart you girl.
THE BAD OR DOWNRIGHT UGLY:

NARRATIVE WRITING – for some reason teaching narrative writing is so hard for me.  I have expository down pat, but when it comes to stories I am not so hot at helping them find their “inner voice.”  This seems crazy to me, because I have such a kooky imagination and I LOVE to tell stories.  But . . . alas . . . this has not helped me in any way.  My goal this summer is to find some awesome narrative writing packets on TPT and map out a plan.  Any suggestions (I teach first grade)?
MY DELAYED RETURN – this is more of a personal gripe.  I went out on surgery leave on February 13th and have not made it back in the classroom yet.  I was expecting a 6 week recovery and complications have turned my leave into almost double that.  They say this can be expected when you are dealin’ with a bowel resection (pretty sexy topic, huh).  With this said . . . remember what I said up top . . . this class is to die for.  I am still prayin’ that I make it in for that very last week.  Mrs. D. needs to love on her kiddos and get some “closure.”
My hubs loves to take pictures of me at the “BEST” times πŸ™‚
Now that’s downright UGLY!
CLEANING UP – I promised myself that I would be better about making piles this year.  You know . . . when you are just too tired at the end of the day and you don’t put everything away.  I like to fool myself into thinking things are nice and neat because I make tidy little piles on my desk.  When the piles get too big I put most of it away and then start the process all over again.  Do you all do this too?  Don’t get me wrong.  My room is very clean and it doesn’t look awful, but it just ain’t right.  The whole process is such a ridiculous time waster.  Here it is folks . . . you are my witnesses . . . I VOW TO PUT ALL THINGS, CENTERS, AND/OR WORKSHEETS AWAY EVERY DAY NEXT YEAR.  Oh yeah . . . and I do this at home too (in my office).  I am not making any promises here, but let’s just say that I will try my best. 
See . . . neat little piles.  This is on my desk at home.
WOW . . . that was a long one.  I just love packin’ it in to each and every post. Have a great weekend friends.  See you tomorrow.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: father's day, freebie

AFRICAN SAFARI + SUPER SUB
WACKY WORKOUT + IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Comments

  1. Lovely Nina says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Very cute Father's Day Fix it Kit! πŸ™‚

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 19, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Nina.

  2. Jessica Stanford says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Loving it all! You always have me cracking up!

    Blessings,

    Jessica Stanford
    Mrs. Stanford's Class Blog
    My TpT Store

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks for poppin' in Jess!

  3. Smoran892 says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Love the fix-it kit!! One summer goal is to get better at making/creating craftivities! I am jealous of your skills!!

    πŸ™‚

    Susan
    T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      You are too sweet. I don't know what's been wrong with me lately . . . usually my crafts are super ugly :).

  4. Jill says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Haha! I am a piler too.

    And I love that you made the separate Father's Day gift. My dad always had a "blue-collar" type of physical labor job when I was little, and I always remember making pencil cups and other office-y gifts in school for Father's Day, which my dad would NEVER use! πŸ™‚

    Marvelous Multiagers!

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      From one "piler" to another . . . thanks for visiting! I am gonna drop in on you shortly πŸ™‚

  5. Amber P. says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Love the Father's Day Gift!

    Thanks for linking up! I hope you can make it back to see your kiddos before school is out.

    Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks for hosting Amber. It was a wonderful idea . . . loved reflecting on the year.

  6. Miss Nelson says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:31 am

    I sure hope you get to see your kids soon. I love your post today. Thanks for the blog award. I feel so honored. Love your blog too!

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks Miss Nelson. I am hoping to be back in there soon. What can I say about that award?? You are fantastic and it was a no-brainer πŸ™‚

  7. Mrs. Cupcake says

    May 20, 2012 at 5:02 am

    Your Daddy's Day kit is super cute!
    ❀Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      I heart ya Teri!

  8. Alana Gilliam says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Love your blog! Congrats on your students doing so well. I'm a data collector too! Hope you get back in time for the last week of school!
    Alana
    spedmathteacher.blogspot.com

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      So glad to hear there is another data freak out there. My last principal was all about the data and I just love tracking it. What a dork I am :). Thanks for visiting.

  9. Valerie says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    What a cute blog you have! I'm your newest follower πŸ™‚
    I'm also having a linky party so if you have any ideas that you would like to share for end-of-year celebrations, I'd love it if you can hop on over and link up πŸ˜‰

    ✿Valerie
    All Students Can SHINE

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      You are on my blog post list . . . today or tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up Valerie πŸ™‚

  10. Heather's Heart says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I am glad I am not the only one who wakes up to a cat throwing up!

    I love your fix it kit! =)

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      Dude . . . so gross! I can't believe I am going to say it, but I'd prefer that blaring alarm sound any day πŸ™‚ Thanks for visiting.

  11. EmBellish says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    What an awesome reflective post! I'm so sorry about your hospital leave. That's a bummer. But, I really like this Linky party idea… you just might have inspired me to join! Thanks for visiting me – I'm happy to have found a new blog friend.

    Emily
    Tangled with Teaching

    • teacherideafactory says

      May 20, 2012 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks Emily . . . I loved this Linky too.

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