Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Popcorn Popping on the Apple Tree!

 I looked out the window and what did I see?

Popcorn Popping on the apple tree!

Spring had brought me a nice surprise.

Blossoms popping before my eyes!

I could take an armful and make a treat!

A popcorn ball that would small so sweet!

It wasn't really so but it seemed to be,

Popcorn popping on the apple tree!

-Georgia Bello


This is a fun craft to do during the spring time when the trees are blossoming.  We draw a tree branch on a small sheet of paper, add a few green cut out leaves.  The blossoms are popped popcorn!  I color them with powdered tempra paint to make them pink but would just as well left white.

I enjoyed created this display and the kids enjoy walking under our apple tree as we go in and out of the classroom.


Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Moments of joy.

Teaching is amazing and it has become increasingly complex.  There is an abundance of initiatives and new directions.  It can all be very overwhelming.  I added a section of my plan book this year to write down 1 joy moment of each day.  I revisit those moments when I need a pick me up.  This handful of dandelions, presented to me after one recess is reminder of the joy of working with little kids.  I hope this makes you smile today.