Cursive Writing Memory Work

I noticed that the boys were struggling with their cursive writing. I made this daily worksheet and laminated it for them to put in their notebooks. They are required to copy writing the tables rotating daily. On the flip side is their multiplication tables which they are required to copy daily.

Jaedan's Book Of The Week

Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a “Club CSI:” to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun!

Michael's $2 Grab Bag Haul

Today I ran into Michael's Arts and Crafts to get a circle punch. I remembered that one of my Facebook friends posted about $2 Grab Bags boxes. Low and behold when I came into the store there was a stack of these boxes right in front of me. The three boxes I grabbed was filled to the brim with Christmas merchandise. These items will come in handy because we like to have holiday parties.

First Creation of 2014

This is a card I made for a monochromatic challenge. I don't often have time these days to play in my craft room. So I started a Facebook challenge hoping it would motivate me to do what I love. Of course I had a million things on my plate but I pushed on and cranked this card out. I really like the way it turned out. What is your passion and how often do you do it?