Halloween Special

Tonight I am off to Bosworth Field to do a Ghost Walk and hopefully see Uncle Dickie, thats Richard III. Should be a laugh and I just hope it doesn't rain or else its the Somme. I am hoping that the visitor centre win be open and it should be a cracking evening.

Gobble It Up {November Math Centers!!!}

Alright bloggy friends...by popular demand...Gobble It Up: November Math Centers are ready for all of those math lovin' kiddos in your classroom. If you didn't see my October post about Spooktacular Math Centers and how these little gems work, you can check that out HERE! 

These are BY FAR some of the easiest centers that I have ever incorporated into my classroom. It takes little preparation but provides a great amount of drill and practice for all of those basic math skills.

Here is a little look into the unit!

The Activities:

The Materials:

The Unit:



Stop by TPT and get your learnin' on! :)

This teacher is officially on FALL BREAK!!! So, the sound that you hear...is me shouting HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!! This is one tired girl who is CRAZY thankful for this nice little break! I will be back later in the week to show you what we have been doing to expand our knowledge of nonfiction text! I will be praying for all of you dear teacher friends as you brace yourself for a crazy HALLOWEEN Monday! I'm sending lots and  LOTS of energy and patience your way!  :)

Happy {almost} Halloween friends!

Weasels from Mutton Chop

Taking a couples days off from painting I have done some more to my VBCW force. This time I have finished the Weasels from Mutton Chop Miniatures and as you have no doubt guested they are based on Wind in the Willows, see early posts for Toadie, Ratey, Badger and Moley. Now all I need is Mr Hicks to produce some commanders and other support elements. They are a joy to paint and here they are.

Weasle Section

Rifle Team

Support Team

Jacobite from Culloden, 1745

Well the fellow is finished and I have to say its rather good. I have really enjoyed this and I think I am slowly mastering painting tartan and I mean slowly. So here he is for you all. Next its back to VBCW and something from the west county.

A Jacobite Highlander from 45 Rebellion

Aye The Bonnie Lad

Well he is nearing the completion with only the sword, pistol, buckles and some highlights on the white to do, then he is finished. Aye the Bonnie Lad will then be done. I have really enjoyed this illustration but after this its back to VBCW and a special project for Christmas, more on this later.

Highland Jacobite on the Charge

Cloudy with a Chance Recap and Unit!

Alright friends...it is here and it is ready to go! Cloudy with a Chance is now posted to TPT! Here is a little recap of our weather fun in second grade!

What is a meteorologist?

Weather Tool Construction

Weather Tool Observation

Severe Weather Research

Severe Weather Group Projects

Cloud Creations!

Cloud Observations

If you are interested in this fun unit that gets your kids deep into weather observations and hands-on experiences, stop by TPT and pick up a copy! Here is a little look at what this unit includes:

Don't forget to pick up this little freebie (weather vocabulary cards) to use throughout this weather unit!

Happy, Happy Sunday Friends! I am counting down the days (4) until a MUCH needed fall break! Woohoo!!!!

The Government Sett but not Spooks

I have finished the taran off now and I am veru happy with the results. The majority of the chap is completed now and its only the belts, stubs, buckets and shield to go.

Scottish Highland Jacobite

Tartan Army

Well I am taking a very short break from painting all the blooming tartan. I am happy so far with the result but the main body of the kilt is still to be finihsed. The person that I am doing the painting for has requested the kilt to be in Government Sett, thats Black Watch to me, so the green is still to be added. I am having great fun with this so far. So here he is.

Scottish Jacobite, 1745

The start of a Charging Warrior.

Here is the start of the Jacobite and this one is going to be very interesting for me to do. The flesh areas are done and the next is the his coat and then the kilt, oh no more tartan.

Jacobite Highlander

Another Jacobite

Yes its like buses you wait for ages and none turn up and then two come along and its like that with Jacobites with me. Yes I have totally lost the plot and I am going for the third tartan wearing, warrior. This time its a return to the Jacobites, but in a more dramatic pose, I hope.

Jacobite Soldier, 1745

Extreme Makeover....PUMPKIN EDITION!!!!!

Oh boy...today was a CRAZY...CRAZY...CAH-RAZY day as we transformed our pumpkins into famous book characters. This means that my fingers will now be stuck together for the next...oh...say...week, I have a manicure of green, blue, pink, etc. etc. etc., and I feel like I have been giving blood all day due to straight pin pricks! Not to mention a blister here and there from hot glue! I call that...TRUE LOVE! {For my kids of course!}  

 No, really ALL of the credit goes to my amazing room moms, one room grandma and the most fabulous woman I know...my mom!

God bless this woman! She truly has a servants heart and LOVES these kids! 

My kids could hardly wait to get into the classroom today and I am pretty sure that they worked harder than ever before! If they would keep up the speedy pace, I may just decorate pumpkins everyday! Ok, ok...I am not THAT crazy! We had a blast and the kiddos can't wait to present their book reports next week!

So...Here is the moment we have been waiting for...

Introducing our 2011 Pumpkin Parade! 

She's my fave!

 We are still adding a few minor touch ups here and there tomorrow! My sweet kids just couldn't get enough of these pumpkins and will be talking about them for weeks! If you would like more information about the pumpkin book reports, you can check out my unit on TPT!

Is it bed time yet??? This is ONE tired teacher! Whewww!

Private from 92nd Regiment of Foot

Yes the Gordon Highlander is finished and I am please to say I am very happy with it and so is the fella I have done this for. Good fun doing something that alot of people know about and having to be as accurate as possible but I think I have achieved this. So here he is.

92nd regt, Gordon Highlanders, Waterloo, 1815

It's Got Me Down!

I usually do not allow too many things to get me down...BUT...this nasty flew cold well, whatever it is, is certainly trying it's best! Now, I am at home nursing a sick husband too! {We all know that husbands are just SO pitiful when they get sick...at least that is what they put on!} ;)  I hope to be back at the beginning of the week with more updates of what we have been up to in second grade. 

I have also received TONS of emails about the Chewandswallow Weather Unit. Thank you so much for being patient! That was on the top of my "To-Do" list this weekend, but this little crud that I have has other plans called SLEEP! I am hoping to have this up and ready for you as soon as possible! Keep an eye out!

Happy Sunday FRIENDS!

A Right Scottish Wedding ;)

Only the metal on the musket and the shading of the webbing to go and then Mr 92nd Regiment of Foot, The Gordon Highlanders, will be finished.

Gordon Highlanders

Gordon is No Moron

Well the facings, boots, gaiters, black equipment and hat is completed and the whole thing is starting to pulling together. He is starting to look the part od a Highland Soldier. Got the wedding, the musket and equipment to finish and then he is done. Here is the latest scores on the doors.

92nd Regt of Foot, 1815

Kilts!!! :(

I have nearly finished the kilt, just got a bit of shading to do on it and then its the cap. I hate painting kilts now after nearly cocking it up. But Its finished now and it good fine.

92nd Regt of Foot

All Things Yummy, Delicious, AND Scrumptious!!!!

Hey Everyone! Tonight, I am over at Crazy for First Grade sharing a fun adjective activity that not only involves the students but that also gives the parents a little homework too! Stop by and check it out and if you are not already a follower of the amazing Anna Brantley you better hook yourself up! She is full of creativity and has lots of ideas for the classroom!

Mathlete Champions Unit

Hey Friends! So many of you emailed and asked about Mathlete Championships. I have compiled my resources and created a Mathlete Champions Unit. All 121 pages are ready for you to use {does it really take this much to get them to memorize these crazy facts?!?} Whatever it takes...right?!? It has worked so well for the students in my room. We are testing level 2 this Friday! Can't wait to see who gets their silver medal! If you are interested in this little resource, stop by my TPT store and pick up a copy!

Is anyone else having a cold, wet day? Oh how it makes me want to crawl in the bed for a good movie! I may just have to treat myself to that!!! :)