Saturday, November 2, 2013

November Currently and Some October Fun

It's November, and here is my Currently, hosted by Farley at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade!





Listening - It's laundry day, so of course I can hear the washing machine. Otherwise, things are pretty quiet right now.

Loving - I'm loving that it's the weekend! I can sleep longer, relax, work on my TPT products, and continue reading Allegiant, which I have been wanting to do all week. 

Thinking - I brought my car in to get the oil changed (and to get rid of that annoying light that says, "maintenance needed" or something like that), and they told me I needed 4 new tires. I already knew that, but didn't really want to spend the money. Well, there goes the money! :(

Wanting - I'm looking forward to using some of the new Christmas clip art that I bought to make holiday items for TPT!

Needing - Now that the holiday season is fast-approaching, I need to start Christmas shopping. Oh, wait! I can't do that now. I had to buy 4 tires for my car - UGH!

A Yummy Pin - Anyone who knows me knows I don't like to prepare food. Here is a pin of a dessert that sounded good though. 





It's a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars. I found it on Pinterest, but the original link is http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-cranberry-cheese-bars-198502 .


The day before Halloween, we were visited by the Candy Corn Bandit


http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Candy-Corn-Bandit-A-Making-Predictions-Activity-160873

He stole the Starburst candy corn I had for my class. Before we tried to look for him, we had to predict what he looked like and where the candy was hidden.







After that, we followed the clues to find where the candy was hidden. That bandit brought us to the cafeteria, PE, the playground, the library, and back to our classroom. It was hidden in the classroom the entire time! 

After that, we wrote about the Candy Corn Bandit and our adventures. Then, we completed the craftivity. My class really enjoyed that part because we hardly ever have time to do fun stuff like that anymore.







Obviously, some followed directions, and some decided to add their own creative touches. There were others that took creativity too far, so I didn't post those. 

The most difficult part was gluing the candy corn and the pipe cleaners. I have yet to find an easy way to get pipe cleaners to stick. I'd love to hear suggestions!

Did you do anything fun with your class last week? Be sure to let me know in the comments below!






8 comments:

  1. Hi Lori! I found you through Farley's Linky Party, and I am your newest follower! I love your blog!!! :) I am getting ready to work on some November and December flip flap books and I can't wait to use my clip art! :)

    Kayla
    www.topdogteaching.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Kayla! I just visited your blog. Thanks for visiting me, and I always love to have new followers! I will definitely have to check out your new flip flap books when they are ready, so I guess my next stop is your TPT store to follow you there!

      Lori

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  2. Hi Lori! I found your blog from Farley's currently. I just learned about Xtra Math because of you! Thanks! I also hear the washing machine- but the washing machine isn't as bad as the dryer- when things come out of the dryer they have to be folded- gross! I love that you said you don't cook- but you pin- me too! My board is called "Keeping UP My Domestic Image". LOL!
    Melissa Leach
    Leach Teach

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    1. Hi Melissa! Thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad to hear that you found something useful on my blog. My class is starting to get excited when they get lots of smiley faces on Xtra Math, so it must be helping. I completely agree about the clothes coming out of the dryer! I love the name of your board!

      Lori

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  3. The Candy Corn Bandit, what a cute idea/craft! Good luck with Christmas shopping! Always such a hard thing for me to do each year! I always put it off!!

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    1. I usually put off my Christmas shopping as well. I was going to try to get it done earlier this year. My car had other ideas! As soon as I found the Candy Corn Bandit activity, I had to get it. If you click on the link, it will take you to Babbling Abby's store to check it out.

      Lori

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  4. Hi there, visiting from Currently! I need to kick it into gear and back some new TpT things too!

    Jasmine
    Buzzing With Mrs. McClain

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    1. Hi Jasmine! Thanks for stopping by! I'll definitely be there to check out some of your new items!

      Lori

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