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Monday Made It – Welcome Sign

I finished another project and I’m really happy with how it turned out.  I wanted to make a new welcome sign for my classroom.  Here is what I came up with:

This project was made using my Cricut, scrapbook paper, and glue stick.  Each circle has a diameter of about 4.5 in.  I plan to place them in an arch on my classroom door.  Since my theme will be stars, I will place each child’s name on a star on the door.  I need a catchy phrase, though.  My last name starts with B.  Perhaps Mrs. B____’s Brightest Stars?  Hmm…a little help here 🙂
Originally I was going to only use green, purple, and blue in the classroom, but after seeing my new classroom, I think I’ll need to brighten things up a bit with some other colors. Plus, using the other colors will be a little friendlier on the budget since I won’t need to purchase new book tubs in the colors I want.
I’m linking up with Tara @ 4th Grade Frolics on this one 🙂  Stop by her blog to see what other amazing projects have been created!
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  7. Jessica says

    I wish I had a cricut! Your welcome sign is so cute!! I have that on my to do list for this week except I will be cutting by hand some.

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This morning I set my son up on the computer for his Google Meet and then slid back over to my computer to start work. After listening to his teacher cheerfully greet each and every student, she mentioned that she had a book to share. Suddenly I found myself caught up in her story. Why? Because she was reading Our Class is a Family written by my friend, Shannon.⁣
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This rhyming story wants to help each and every student feel loved, included, and safe in the classroom. It shows that a classroom family celebrates what makes each member unique, how the people love and respect one another, and that the classroom is a safe place where it’s okay to make mistakes and grow together. This book is perfect for the first few weeks of school, but can also be revisited throughout the year.⁣
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Sometimes a book comes along at the perfect time with an important message. No matter how you’re teaching right now, your class is like a family. Building relationships and community is more important than ever. Have you shared this book with your students yet?⁣⁣
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MONSTERS!

This weekend I updated my book companion for I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. While working on that, I decided to add resources for the sequels to that story: Hey, That's My Monster! and How I Met My Monster. These book companions all have comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, and either a monster craft or directed drawing. Take a peek at these new crafts. I had so much fun putting them together!

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