No-Sew Fabric Pumpkin

Need a craft for your Fall-themed party?

 

Photo from:  http://olivejuicestudio.com

You will need a roll of toilet paper for each child, a square of fabric (I use the pre-packaged quilting squares from JoAnn's), and a stick (about 1/2 to 1 inch thick and 4 inches long).  I had the kids add pre-cut paper leaves, but you can add fabric leaves as pictured here.  Here is the link to a great tutorial.  The best thing is that it's not very messy, and it can be sent home the day of the party!!!

 Here is another example from  www.trashtotreasuredecorating.com

End of the Year is Here!

The end of the year is here.
Time to show those teachers how much we appreciate all of their hard work.

I found this idea, and decided to try it.  The problem...my daughter's teacher's last name begins with a *B*.  So, trying to get the crayon tips work this way was...well, not working. So here's what I did.  I used a shadow box from JoAnn Fabrics ($5.00 w/ my coupon).

                      Here is where I found this idea:  Crayon Framed Initial

In addition to the frame, I found this cute cup at JoAnn Fabrics for about $6.  I wrapped a "Thank You" ribbon on it, put in a "Thank You" gift card from Target and a delicious Iced Coffee Via from Starbucks.  Here is my version:

Then just today, I came across a very similar idea....Ha! Great minds think alike!  I love the straw flags on this one!
Plastic Sipper Cup Idea

Teachers Appreciation Certificates

Teacher's Appreciation is around the corner. 

Click here to print free certificates to give to your favorite teacher.

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Day!

TEACHER

is appreciated for her

excellence in the classroom!

Thank you for all of your hard work!

Valentine's Day Love Bug

The idea to create a LOVE BUG was inspired from a visitor
 to our Facebook page.

This specific idea comes from: kaboose.com.

A Creative Way to Say Thank You!

Looking for a creative and inexpensive way to say THANK YOU?

Check this out!

(This idea is borrowed from Tales of a Volunteer Teacher: http://irishinghana.blogspot.com)

Teacher Appreciation Week

 Teacher Appreciation Week for 2011 is May 2-May 6th.

Here are a few ideas! It's not too early to start planning!

Year	Teacher Appreciation Week	Teacher Appreciation Day
2009	May 4 - May 8	Tuesday, May 5
2010	May 3 - May 7	Tuesday, May 4
2011	May 2 - May 6	Tuesday, May 3
2012	May 7 - May 11	Tuesday, May 8
2013	May 6 - May 10	Tuesday, May 7
2014	May 5 - May 9	Tuesday, May 6
2015	May 4 - May 8	Tuesday, May 5

 If you haven't checked out Vistaprint.com....Click HERE.

Each day, this company offers free item with free personalization (you pay the shipping and handling).

Here are the pen and teacher stamp that I created.  I paid a total of: $6.50.  What a deal!

Make and Take your own Fossils

Make your own Fossil:

Materials: 

Model Magic Clay 

(Michael's and JoAnn's sell the large tub.....don't forget your 40%off coupon.)

Objects to press into the clay to create fossils. 

(shells and other textured objects work well)

Watercolor Paints

Photo from: http://www.crayola.com

This project works great because the students can take their projects home before they are thoroughly dried. I just put them into sandwich bags and tell them to take them out to dry at home. 

We have also made pencil toppers with this product. 

Photo and directions are located here. 

 

This clay also works great for other projects.  If you are not familiar with this product, check it out here! It dries in 24 hours, is not too messy, can be colored with markers or paint.  We love to blend a small portion of clay with a few dabs of marker to create colored clay.  It also floats when dried.  Wonderful stuff!