Just Hatched! Opposites Learning Center

Today I am sharing with you the second learning center I made to practice opposites.  

You can read my previous post Ladybug Picnic for more detailed information on how it was made.  I used an Avery template for postcards in Microsoft Word to print the words.  Then I used the "center point" feature on the Cricut Expression to cut each image.  

 

The folder has a cute title, instructions, and pockets to hold the pieces.  

 

Making classroom games is one of my favorite ways to use my Cricut.  I am looking forward to sharing many other ideas with you.  

Blessings!
Becky

Happy Birthday Graph

     Happy birthday to you!  This is a graph we make together as a class each year.  Each child's name is written on a cupcake and placed on the row for his or her birthday month.  We graph many things in our class:
     - favorite "Starburst" flavor, using the rectangular wrappers to make a bar graph
     - how many syllables are in your name
     - your favorite color, pizza topping, season, etc.
     - the type of pet you have
     - favorite school activity (art, music, computer, or P.E.)
     Anytime we make a class graph, we use it to practice important math skills.  We make addition and subtraction sentences.  We compare using greater than and less than statements.  We look for the categories that have the most, fewest, and any categories that are equal.  The graphs remain posted for a period of time and become part of our learning center area.  The students are given specific tasks to complete during center time using the class graph as a reference.  

      The cupcakes are cut from the Cricut cartridge, "Doodlecharms."  (We cut off the candle.)
      I am very proud of my student teacher, Mr. Nails.  This was his first Cricut project.  It was also the lesson he taught for his formal observation. His professor was impressed with his lesson.  I know he will be a great teacher.  
     I hope you will have fun making graphs with your class.  The possibilities are endless.  

Blessings!
Becky

First Grade Banner

     This is the bulletin board at the end of our first grade hall.  Those names you see are some of the most wonderful women around.  I am so blessed to work with such a fine group of people.  We moved into a brand new school building this fall.  Our principal wanted our hall bulletin board to serve as a directory to our visitors.  

 

     For the banner, I used the roly-poly font and a tag from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge.  I used my Gypsy to "hide contour" and remove the hole from the original tag.  I turned it around and punched two new holes to string the banner.  The fall leaves and nuts are from the Doodlecharms cartridge.  The ribbon for the border is wired floral ribbon from Wal-Mart.  It is my new favorite bulletin board border.  I think it is much cuter than the old scalloped corrugated stuff.  Don't you?  :)

Blessings!
Becky

Happy Fall Y'all!

     I will not even apologize for saying "y'all!"  I am a Mississippi girl and proud of it.  I think the word "y'all" is just oozing with Southern charm.  :)
     This is my classroom door for the months of September and October.  The letters are from Plantin Schoolbook cartridge and the fall shapes are from the Doodlecharms cartridge.  I used my Gypsy to "hide contour" so the leaves were just simple shapes.  The cutie-patootie scarecrow came from the dollar store. 

Blessings!
Becky