August 25, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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My summer ended with intense jet lag in which I seemingly woke up with a glue gun in my hand, muttering “Let’s do this!” It was just days before Open House and it was time to get the room set … Continue reading
July 16, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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I love Pinterest. But, my life? It doesn’t live up to Pinterest. Here’s a dose of what I like to call Pintereality. I’ve gotten a few requests asking me how I created this brain for my classroom wall. The glowing … Continue reading
July 2, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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I think a lot about setting up the perfect learning space. By perfect I mean three things: It inspires thinking. It welcomes kids. It feels like home. In getting ready for next year, I am tossing around different theme … Continue reading
April 1, 2012
by Krissy Venosdale
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We have a children’s museum in St. Louis known as The Magic House. It’s a place filled with wonder and learning, and well, magic. While we were going through the exhibits, I watched my daughter zip from one exhibit to … Continue reading
September 4, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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We need to remind students that today’s mistake is part of tomorrow’s success. That egg? He’s on his way to the big time. Actually, he’s on his way to the oven, but he’s part of the sweet success! Suddenly, I’m … Continue reading
August 13, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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I have been getting a lot of emails lately about this bulletin board. The most Freqently Asked Questions? Well, the rocket, the lights, and the fonts. 1.) What is it made of? The rocket is made of cardboard, ductape, and … Continue reading
August 13, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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Today I went in to school one more day to finish up my classroom. It’s starting to feel like a “home.” Especially the fact that my cabinet has so much stuff in it that when I open the door, it … Continue reading
August 11, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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Glue sticks. Adhesive. Yarn. Laminate. Hang. Move. Open. Put Away. Move Again. Sit. Stand. Cut. Glue. Take Apart. Tape. Trim. Center. Staple. Cut. Stand. Paint. Let Dry. Get Impatient. Touch Paint. Wash Hands. Print. Cut. Laminate. Hang. Pack. Move. Look … Continue reading
August 2, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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This morning I came across this poster on Pinterest.com. I immediately knew I had to have this for my classroom and change “live” to “learn.” Learning IS messy. Here are two different versions of 12×18 posters than you download & … Continue reading
July 25, 2011
by Krissy Venosdale
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I can remember my first year of teaching and agonizing over every detail like where students would turn in assignments, how I would keep track of homework, and most of all… what would my rules be? I no longer remember … Continue reading