November 1, 2009

Thanks for sharing….

Isn’t it great that way ideas are shared on the world wide web!! I love blogs cause they go right into my google reader and then all I have to do is scan it for ideas.  I love trying out new things and with teachers assistants in my room well who could complain!!!

Folded withes by that artist woman

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My kids don’t look as neat as hers but then again they are quite cute!!

Next we made our own monsters…although friendly and cute with a little help from that artist woman again….

Love the eyelashes…

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Then we made some bats with help from 4 Crazy Kings!

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Then we tried symmetry much harder than it looks!

October 30, 2009

Picture Book Maker

Picture-42-300x217You have to take a look at this wonderful  fun little online picture book creator.  You can print out or email it to a friend an excellent way to share the students books without using paper.  It also uses picture turning technology.  Check it out at ArtisanCam

October 30, 2009

Has Mattel Lost its mind???

What year are we in…..I can’t believe that this could actually be put on the market!  The name of the Ken doll from Mattel is PALM BEACH SUGAR DADDY KEN.MTT3285lg

October 29, 2009

40 years of Sesame Street

Just found out Sesame Street is 40 years old…… so was trying to remember my favorite classic TV memories. I watched it with my kids as when I was growing up we didn’t have it!!!

October 27, 2009

Organization…

Well my life seems to be organizing one thing and then the other.  IMG_1022Always trying to organize my folders on my computer for easier access, organize my books so I can find them easier and most of all trying to organize my resources so I know what exactly is there.  Well this year I am working with another Kindy teacher and we have a beautiful walk in closet for our storage area.  I just want to show off the closet and how our teacher assistants help to organize it so we can know where exactly everything is when we need it.  Sorry to brag but it’s just the best!!! If you are interested in getting organized take a look at Organized Everyday it’s a great blog!

October 27, 2009

Oh Dinosaurs…..

Well we have tried several things from different blogs and a couple of our own ideas…. but why reinvent the wheel I always say!!! This idea from That Artist Woman.

dino background First…..Paint background

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IMG_1062 Third …….. Cut out Stencil

IMG_1067-1 Fourth……Glue on stencils and add detail with black pastel.

October 20, 2009

Halloween Paper Doll Printable

These are the cutest printable paper dolls, if you contact them you can use them on magnet boards or felt boards (just put sandpaper on the back of them.  A great site take a look at Babalisme!

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October 17, 2009

Dinosaurs

dinosilgbartelmay09115I was looking on the different people’s blogs and found this really neat idea to use with my Kindergarten Kidz.  I will try it out and put up a picture of our finished project… Here is the picture from the link at That Artist Woman.

September 29, 2009

Pumpkins…Halloween…coming soon!

Paper Pumpkin

Paper Pumpkin

Wow I can hardly believe this time of year is already here again.  Of course you really don’t feel it when you live in Indonesia so this is why I so love d having fun with my students with theis theme.  I just love the paper pumpkins and I am sure I will be making these in my classroom soon….make sure you follow the tutorial at DIY Craft Page.

Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft

Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft

Wow I love this one as well a paper bag craft, it’s adorable.  Please do check out the links so you can follow the instructions on how to make this as well at Kaboose.

September 28, 2009

Cross Stitch Samplers……

Flattley's Sampler

Flattley's Sampler

Flattley Sampler

A Sampler I made for the Flattleys, lots of motifs that represent special things we have done.
Sea Horse- Kuda Laut
Shaker Friendship Tree- Friends
Bee Hives and Bees- Fabulous unit Barb did on Bees
Purse- Bag Shopping in Bogor
Guitar- Greg taught Adam Guitar and Played Guitar
Coffee Cups- For all the coffee we had together
Wine, bread pickles and cheese- Barb always treated us to this
Umbrella-Rainy Bogor
Rooster and chicks- Barb’s favourite
Train- Greg wants to become a train conductor
Fish- Fossil Fish that we looked for
Sheep on top are us the evil twins!!!!

Hardjakusumah Sampler

Hardjakusumah Sampler

Hardjakusumah Sampler

I made this one to represent my family.  It is so much fun finding all of the little motifs to represent my family and their hobbies and goals.  I need to make a new one as this one was made around 5 years ago and lots of things have changes.