So we were creating Magic Carpets today- I emphasized pattern and repetition. This kid really ran with the idea and wrote words…

Where does Trapezoid fit in though?!

Awesome 1st grade chameleon

4th grade parody of The Scream

Bacon scared of being fried… classic

I love this nametag. I grew up with the TMNT so I really got a kick out of this. He wasn’t happy that I had to collect them before Splinter’s head could be drawn on, but he will get time this week.

So… last week it got HOT! It was around 102 degrees by 2:00 pm. Many schools let out early but we like to work hard in our district, so we remained open. During my last class of the day, a 6th grader raised her hand and said “Um Miss Lanker… my crayons?!”

Yes, as you can see her crayons melted in the nasty heat. What!

We drew an About Me project. Instead of drawing a self portrait of their face, students drew pictures about all things them. This student included his favorite show Auction Hunters, his favorite food (orange chicken) at Panda Express, and a bronco that he plans to buy off his uncle so he can take it mudding as well as compete at monster truck shows. He was so proud to share all these details with me, which in turn makes me love my job that much more.

She’s the little girl who loves art and is all smiles when I come into her classsroom- her mom told me that she has her own art station set up in their house with oil pastels, paint, and every other art supply possible. This is the kind of thing that will turn a bad day into a great day.

I’m more than happy for this. I had a fabulous summer but I love seeing all my kids again!

My 2nd graders drew Wild Things with oil pastels (after we read the book of course).