Update about the jail visit: We were not able to go this weekend because communicating with an inmate is a little bit complicated, so we were not able to set up a time. I am praying that it works out this week. My friend will get back to me. Also, I found out that I cannot bring him anything. If I want him to have a One-Year Bible, I have to order it online and have it sent directly to him at the jail. I will be in prayer about that as well.
Today, I'm keeping it very light. I have had A LOT of time to myself this summer, so I wanted to show you how I've been spending my time:
a LOT of getting my classroom ready!
My favorite part is the back wall (ready for student work!), so I thought I'd show you that today.
We will have a "Fruit of the Spirit" Tree in which the kids will each have a paper apple with their name on it. When they see a classmate demonstrating one of the fruits of the Spirit, they will put that sticker on that student's apple. For example, if they see someone being a peacemaker, they can put the "peace" sticker on that student's apple. They will also write a short phrase or sentence telling specifically what they did (i.e., helped Jamal and Katie get along during recess).
I am praying that this becomes a powerful positive reinforcement tool for the classroom. I obviously don't have the apples on the tree yet because I need a final roster. I will put them up a few days before school starts.
I'm also excited because I LOVE my back table! Doesn't it look so fancy?! I mainly use it when I need to work with small groups. AND, do you see the "vase" of red and yellow flowers on the table? Those are flower pens that I made. Even the middle-schoolers love them. I am thinking about letting the girls use them as a reward if they're good, or complete a task successfully. Not sure what to do about the boys (I can hear the outcry already!).
I have also been getting a little bit crafty.
I have made myself one wallet, and have started a second wallet. Here is the first wallet. It has such a cheerful fabric, don't you think?! I also have an apron of that yellow fabric.
I can't wait to show you my second wallet! I hope to have it done by the end of the week, but I have to admit, I am ADDICTED to the Olympics! I have been watching so much of it, so jt may not get done by Friday. I am designing and embroidering the outside, so it will take longer.
My classroom will be ready in a few days; then I plan to get back to spending several hours per day with the Lord again. I have been missing the peace and comfort that I derive from spending so much time with Him.
Today, I'm keeping it very light. I have had A LOT of time to myself this summer, so I wanted to show you how I've been spending my time:
a LOT of getting my classroom ready!
My favorite part is the back wall (ready for student work!), so I thought I'd show you that today.
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| the back of my classroom! |
We will have a "Fruit of the Spirit" Tree in which the kids will each have a paper apple with their name on it. When they see a classmate demonstrating one of the fruits of the Spirit, they will put that sticker on that student's apple. For example, if they see someone being a peacemaker, they can put the "peace" sticker on that student's apple. They will also write a short phrase or sentence telling specifically what they did (i.e., helped Jamal and Katie get along during recess).
I am praying that this becomes a powerful positive reinforcement tool for the classroom. I obviously don't have the apples on the tree yet because I need a final roster. I will put them up a few days before school starts.
I'm also excited because I LOVE my back table! Doesn't it look so fancy?! I mainly use it when I need to work with small groups. AND, do you see the "vase" of red and yellow flowers on the table? Those are flower pens that I made. Even the middle-schoolers love them. I am thinking about letting the girls use them as a reward if they're good, or complete a task successfully. Not sure what to do about the boys (I can hear the outcry already!).
I have also been getting a little bit crafty.
I have made myself one wallet, and have started a second wallet. Here is the first wallet. It has such a cheerful fabric, don't you think?! I also have an apron of that yellow fabric.
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| inside (I LOVE the large coin section!) |
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I can't wait to show you my second wallet! I hope to have it done by the end of the week, but I have to admit, I am ADDICTED to the Olympics! I have been watching so much of it, so jt may not get done by Friday. I am designing and embroidering the outside, so it will take longer.
My classroom will be ready in a few days; then I plan to get back to spending several hours per day with the Lord again. I have been missing the peace and comfort that I derive from spending so much time with Him.
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