February Fun

You know you have too many cats       

when this is what you see at 

feeding time in the morning!

As an elementary school teacher I enjoy the month of February but find it incredibly busy and short.  The beginning of a new month always makes me hop to change student calendars, seasonal themes, and bulletin boards. Here is a list of typical primary subject matter for February:

• African American History Month
• Ground Hog's Day (No, I am serious!)
• Chinese New Year 
• The 100th Day of School
• Valentine's Day activities, including a class party
• Focus on presidents, especially Lincoln and Washington
• Money

I want to share the clever artwork done by students in neighboring classrooms celebrating Abraham Lincoln.

 

 A directed draw of Lincoln by two students of my friend and first grade colleague Kathy Jewell. The Lincoln on the right is crying because he is sad about the American Civil War.

These next two samples are from the

class of my next door neighbor and 

first grade colleague, Marni Posl. I love 

the difference between the two as they 

show the range in ability. 

They are both charming!

I recently discovered and

joined a wonderful Yahoo 

Group, Crazy Quilters 

International.  On their blog

they have these wonderful 

covered boxes that 

members made for an 

exchange. I joined 

too late for the exchange

but I love the idea. I 

decided to try to make 

one for my mother for

Valentine's day. I just 

finished it tonight! I learned a 

lot and can't wait to try it again!

Happy Valentine's Day Mom! I love you.