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REMEMBER WHEN CRAFT + FONT FASCINATION

June 4, 2012 by teacherideafactory

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 πŸ™‚

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!  

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: end of the year, freebie, linky party

JAZZY JIGSAWS + WINNER + QUEEN FOR A DAY
FIRST DAY BACK & CURRENTLY

Comments

  1. Katie King says

    June 4, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Im a CK handprint junkie πŸ™‚ I will be thinking of you on your BIG day tomorrow!

    Bloggy Love
    Katie

    • teacherideafactory says

      June 4, 2012 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks Katie!!! I am more excited than a kiddo on Christmas morning πŸ™‚

  2. Amy says

    June 4, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    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. πŸ™‚

    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

    June 5, 2012 at 12:37 am

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

    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

  4. Lisa at Stories From Second says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Thanks so sharing your favorite fonts and the adorable craft! Have a GREAT day with your kiddos tomorrow, I'll bet they are so excited to see you!
    Lisa
    Stories From Second

  5. Kristen says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:03 am

    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

    June 5, 2012 at 1:50 am

    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!!!) πŸ™‚ Maria

  7. Mrs. Cupcake says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:21 am

    Good luck tomorrow!!
    ❀Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  8. Lisa R. says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Love those fonts & that Remember When craft!!! πŸ™‚ Good luck tomorrow!!

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

  9. EveryNewBeginning says

    June 5, 2012 at 3:00 am

    Good Luck! Love those fonts too πŸ™‚ Will be thinking about you tomorrow.

    Every New Beginning

  10. Mrs. Alaniz says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:26 am

    I love your fonts- especially Pea Hollee. I definitely need to add that one to my collection. Love your blog! I'm your newest follower.
    Best of luck tomorrow,
    Colleen
    Totally Terrific in Texas

  11. Lita Lita says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Good luck on coming back! Love the photo idea!

  12. Lovely Nina says

    June 5, 2012 at 8:32 am

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

  13. Maggie at MKC! says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I hope your first day back was wonderful! Thank you for visiting my blog too!

    Maggie's Kinder Corner

  14. teacherideafactory says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    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 πŸ™‚

  15. Natalie says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Yay, glad you got to link up!!! I seriously heart pretty much all the pea fonts. They are just so dang adorable!

    Good luck today!
    Natalie
    TeacheryTidbits

  16. Miss Cosby says

    June 5, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    …And now you have me hooked on Linky Parties…thanks πŸ™‚

    You Might Be a FirstGrader…

  17. Mikaela says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:15 am

    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.

    • teacherideafactory says

      June 7, 2012 at 4:23 am

      Thanks! I am so glad you liked this activity. My class loved it too. We finished them up today and they are to die for!

  18. Mel D says

    June 9, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I'm your newest follower thanks to the font linky party!
    Mel D
    Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations

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