I'm a SUCKER for you!

I am linking up with 4th Grade Frolics  for my Valentine Monday made it. I honestly have been out of the classroom so much with ice days and professional development that I haven't had time to take pictures and create fun crafts. Anyway, our class will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday with a sugar cookie decorating party. It's always a fun time.  I can't wait to take some snapshots. I needed a little something from me so I hit up Target last night. I found these cute heart suckers at Target for $1. I decided they would be something special to put in the student's V-Day bags.
Here is the free download if interested. 

My next Monday Made It is one of my most favorite activities to do with the students. I LOVE self directed drawings. Sometimes it's a class reward and other times I tie it in with standards. We've had a blast this year learning how to draw some pretty neat drawings. Have you heard of 

 Art for Kids Hub?  It's a really awesome resource to bring in creativity into the classroom. I fell in LOVE with this site when I saw Alison's monkeys.

It's super easy for children to follow because the artist usually has

a YouTube video for students to get step-by-step instructions. Rob is so kind when he's working with his own children. I want to be like ROB when I grow up!

Rob Jensen also has a Pinterest page that you may like to follow!

Today we drew these darling raccoons with the help of Rob. We also watched videos and read some articles on raccoons. It was a great way to bring in some non-fiction reading and writing skills for my first graders. They were so motivated to write facts after they participated in the drawing.

I'm off to check out more Monday Made Its. Thanks Tara for the linky.

Get your SHINE on!

Winner Announced : Rachel Lamb

I'm linking up with Farley today! August 1st? That's crazy!

Today starts a HUGE 5 day giveaway with multiple prizes each day.
HAVE IT YOUR WAY GIVEAWAY

For the next 5 days I'll be bringing you some awesome customized giveaways. I have teamed up with some talented artists, generous companies and two hip bloggers who knock my socks off!!! Want to know the best part???
ALL the prize packs are handmade items that YOU will get to customize. 
Notice the ice-cream on the button above. This 5-day giveaway is like a topping bar at an ice-cream shop. YOU pick your toppings!!! That's how this SWEET giveaway will be for the next 5 days. Sound good?

Today, I'm so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite etsy shops.. Wayward Whimsy.

 Am I the only one who loves a cute door? I love having a cute door hanger on my front door. Fall will be here soon and I can't wait to change out my summer door hanger. 

 You should see my etsy cart... it's loaded down. I am a sucker for color, polka dots and beautiful one of a kind artwork. If you need a fun way to dress up your door, check out Bethany at Wayward Whimsy. Her work is so whimsical and fun!!!

They offer precious door hangers but don't limit yourself to hanging these on your front door! They can hang pretty much anywhere. You don't see the shape you want? Let Bethany know! She can draw pretty much any shape to be cut for you. Price depends on size. The most popular size is between 20-25" and that would be $35.

Want to win a precious hanger? Bethany is teaming up with me to offer one hanger to one lucky fan! To enter please like Wayward Whimsy on fb. Leave Bethany a comment on fb that I sent you. If you don't have facebook you may also "heart" Wayward Whimsy on Etsy.