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Suggestion Box

My kids in clinical wanted a suggestion box to privately ask their questions, so I made them a history themed one with map paper. (Thanks Kati for letting me use it!) Overall price for all supplies was about $5! Not too shabby. Here is a picture, as promised in a previous post. 

Let me know what you think. :)

Friday fun!

Yesterday, I traveled to South Charleston to observe my long-time mentor and friend, Jenn Wood. She's an autism specialist at Webberwood Elementary and teaches four equally different and sweet boys. Jenn was my middle school girls bible study leader when I was in the sixth grade, so we have known one another for a long time. I have always looked up to her as she has one of the kindest and funniest souls of those I know. Anyways, I was beyond excited when she agreed to let me observe a day! Let me just start out by saying that she is such a GREAT teacher. I may be a tad bit biased, but I am sure you would agree. :) She is so patient with the boys, and she incorporates so much technology in the classroom! My favorite was the SMART Table by Hatch. It was so neat! Here's a picture of one...

 

Jenn also uses a website called Spelling City in which the teacher enters the spelling words onto the website , and the child can then play numerous games and activities to learn them. When the child takes the test, she can access it and print it out. However, my favorite thing was her daily communication papers she made to send home with the students! They are so interactive, and I wish I would have taken a picture of it since it was her personal twist on it. My favorite moment of the day had was one of the boys who would scream "BRAVO!" and start clapping after we would finish a game on the SMART Table. It was so precious!

After school was out, Jenn and I waited on Andy to get home from work then went to Pies and Pints. I had never been before, so I was excited. My verdict?! It is so delish! I had the white pie with bacon, and it was amazing. The crust was so crispy and yum! We also got pork nachos with salsa, cheese, black beans, and jalapenos, and they were great too.  Afterward, we got Krispy Kremes. Mmmm. Hey... it was Friday! ;) We then returned to their house for the night and watched Netflix. It was a nice to getaway for a day. Plus, Jenn and Andy have to be one of my favorite married couples!! My car wasn't working when I went to leave this morning, so my momma had to pick me up from their house. It will have to be towed tomorrow which sucks, but oh well. Nothing I can really do about it!

Back to teaching talk. One of the main reasons I wanted to go observe Jenn's class is because I have been debating whether or not I wanted to add a Special Education endorsement to my major. I am still not sure,  but I do feel such a spark for being a part of a nationwide Special Education Reform. Every child deserves an individualized plan for learning, and it will make me so happy to one day carry this idea out. My observations are making me so excited to graduate and have a classroom of my own. Ah!!

Also, blogger world... I have a kinda important announcement. I have officially applied to add an English 5-Adult Endorsement! I really felt a pull towards English and really feel that I would enjoy it, so I added it this week. I cannot wait to start taking fun classes like Women Writers!

Have a good weekend, everyone!

China cabinets and suggestion boxes

Hi! I am sorry for my lack of posting. Last Monday I went to the doctor and was told that I had bronchitis and maybe whooping cough.  I was sent home with a laundry list of medications and to rest the remainder of the week. The steroid caused me to go into an insane cleaning mode during which I washed, cataloged, and organized our china cabinet! The china belonged to my great-grandmother, Mary O'Dell Wheeler, and I am SO proud of it. Homer Laughlin China Company from the early 1900's is the creator of our fine set. The chinaware is rimmed in pale pink with a black and pink floral design in the middle. I am the fourth generation to receive this set, and I cannot wait to (hopefully) pass these to my daughter(s) one day. Okay! I'll just show you a picture so you can see how beautiful it is.

 

Anywho. Tomorrow, I get to go back to Cabell Midland for my observation because I am no longer contagious. I am so excited. I have missed Mr. Scalise's current event discussions and his Music Monday picks. Also, speaking of his class, I am getting ready to work on the suggestion box for his classroom. There is a simple joy in crafting in my sweats on a Monday night. I will update you all tomorrow with a picture of the finished product and why I think it is important to have a suggestion box in the classroom!

Happy Monday, everyone!