:) Even better than that.....the last three days are all half days!!! But don't worry, we don't get the afternoons free to do things like, well PACK UP. We'll have meetings and other stuff to do. We can pack up on our own time, right? I spent my Saturday at school yesterday. I was there from 10:00 to 4:30 packing. I had to leave at 4:30 and left my room looking like a tornado hit so I'll be back today to get it presentable for tomorrow. We are not allowed to leave any of our (personal) furniture in our classes over the summer, nor or we allowed to leave anything on the book shelves or counters. In other words, I have to move out and bring multiple car loads of furniture (book cases, chairs, HUGE teacher easel/cart, storage carts, etc) and other stuff home because there is no where near enough cabinet space (which is where you have to put everything) in our classrooms. I'll stop venting now :)
Anyway, between moving my class and then moving things in my home around to make room to move my classroom in, I made up a little end-of-year certificate for my students. I saw some cute certificates on TPT, but I would have to decide who was the best reader, best speller, etc.... and I don't like to do that because that can cause problems :) Plus, its just too darn hard to choose - they are all awesome kids!!! I found these "Smarties" candies at the dollar store. These are in pouches. I made up some certificates to go with them.
The color is bad in this photo, but here is what they look like when the candy is attached:
What a super cute certificate & idea!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
I love it!!! I just can't pick to give them all awards either. Is there anyway you could make one for second grade? I love it!
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smileykate52@hotmail.com
Just added 2nd!
DeleteGreat idea! That stinks that you have to take everything home. We have to pack up our whole room (even if we aren't moving) but the furniture can stay. Good luck!
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Smiling In Second Grade
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO adorable!
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Jessica Stanford
Mrs. Stanford's Class Blog
You mixed and matched my two favorite fonts! Cute!
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Christina
Mrs. Bainbridge's Class
This is just TOO cute!! Would you be willing to make one for kindergarten??!! I like this so much more than trying to give individual awards.
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peachteachkg@yahoo.com
Sure! Just added it :)
DeleteThank you! Thank you! Thank you!
DeleteThis is awesome!! I wish I would have found you before school ended. I am your newest follower. I would love to have you check out my blog.
ReplyDeleteapril
Wolfelicious
These are adorable!!! We are your newest followers. Check us out if you get a chance! :)
ReplyDeleteoh. so cute. Could you make one for third grade?
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteLove the certificates!!! Especially because like you said, you don't have to make the dreaded "you did this best..." choice. Would you be willing to make a third grade one? I have one student in third grade in my class and I would love to give her one of these cute certificates too!
Thanks so much
Love this certificate!... Too bad I visited your blog after buying some at the nearest teacher store... I might use it next year but there are always first graders being retained so I'm not sure what their parents would think if I give them one of these... Anyways, love your blog... This is my first year of teaching and I'm now your newest follower/neighbor... I live in Sarasota, FL :)
ReplyDeletePS. I have to move my whole classroom too as it will be used for summer school :(
Love this certificate!... Too bad I visited your blog after buying some at the nearest teacher store... I might use it next year but there are always first graders being retained so I'm not sure what their parents would think if I give them one of these... Anyways, love your blog... This is my first year of teaching and I'm now your newest follower/neighbor... I live in Sarasota, FL :)
ReplyDeletePS. I have to move my whole classroom too as it will be used for summer school :(
I know this was created years ago, but do you have one fro preschool?
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