E is for Easter

I started to do some research today on some fun things to do in the classroom for Easter! I love Easter... mostly because I am a chocoholic. Today at the grocery store I was really tempted to buy myself one of those huge kinder surprises (you get a treat and a toy, best marketing idea evvver)...  but I refrained.. it was hard.  Instead I went onto pinterest and found some great ideas.

I thought that this was a great idea from Itsy Belle, and who doesn't have fun placing their hands in paint and making artwork?  I am tempted to try this with my nephew, he is only a year old, but at his day care he made me a hand print to take home so I think he has had enough practice.

Isn't that just stinkin cute! I am going to find a nice picture frame to put it in because I am a proud auntie.

This craft is from Little Wonders' Days and I cant wait to try this activity again.  It is called shaving cream art and it is soooo much fun to do.  I have previously used this activity in high school to illustrate polar and non polar substances.  If you want to learn more about that you should check out science matters, this blog explains how you can use this craft as an experiment. 

Lastly I found some delicious looking easter treats that I thought would be a lot of fun for the kiddos.

I love this carrot treat idea.. you could use any treat that is orange (goldfish, crackers, or candy).  I also like that you could make this healthy and control the amount of sweets each kiddo receives. I found this on Life on Old Savannah.

Lastly, these cupcakes make my mouth water! This idea was taken from Family Go and you can get the recipe there. In case you are wondering (as I was), the carrots are made out of an orange Starburst and green Twizzlers (can you say YUM).

I have to confess that I am obsessed with Georgetown Cupcakes (a reality show on TLC) and every time I watch that show I feel the sudden urge to get out my kitchen aid and make extravagant cupcakes.  So these will definitely be on my list to make.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy LOVE Day!

I hope everyone had a great day with their kiddos.  I think spending the day with 26 elementary students makes my VDay rock! I love to watch them go crazy and open their cards and thank each student.

I found a neat craft on pinterest today and I thought I would share it with you because it was soo amazing. If you want some more information on the craft check out this link. 

Here is what you have to do:

• Heat the oven to 250 F 
• Take  pieces of crayons that can no longer be used
• Put them into a baking mold (hearts, XOXO)
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crayons are melted (it is a good idea to put a baking sheet underneath the mold just in case some spill over)
•  Let them cool, and remove them from the mold. You can smooth them out by rubbing them on a piece of paper. 

Now they are ready to color your world!

I love this craft because it recycles crayons that I would normally throw away, and students can now have a fun crazy colored valentine heart to use.

As for my Valentines day... I would love to go and see the movie The Vow.  It is based on the true story of a newlywed couple recovering from an accident that puts the wife in a coma. She wakes up with severe memory loss and can't remember any of her life with her new husband... so he has to fight to win her heart all over again. Has anyone seen it yet?  I am doubting that I will be going to the movie for a couple reasons.

1. I never hinted this to said "Man of the house"
2. He would probably complain the whole way to and from the movie (kind of defeats the purpose)
3. I would probably end up watching it with some girlfriends that would laugh and cry along with me.  

 Oh well...

I hope everyone has a great day!