Wednesday, March 27, 2013

March is Reading Month

So, like many of you, our school spends the month of March engaging in a variety of activities specifically designed to help us remain sane through the long winter month encourage a love of reading in our students.  For the past two years our spring fundraiser has been a Read-A-Thon and since this year's theme is outer space, we were all encouraged to decorate our doors in a spacey way.  Now, people who know me (Becky) know bulletin  board paper and I do not get along, so I always dread this kind of thing.  However, my competitive must be the best at everything good natured spirit took over and thanks to the magic of Pinterest I stumbled across this great space ship craft from Danielle's Place of Crafts and Activities.

Reading Takes Us Out Of This World


Danielle's Place of Crafts and Activities

It's hard to see, but these cute little spaceships include the words "I went to visit..." and students finished the sentence with a favorite book character or setting that they have visited through the power of reading!  If you look closely, you'll notice SkippyJon Jones, The Interrupting Chicken, and Corduroy!  It was an easy craft to do, but did require a little prep before letting the kids loose with it.  My husband who never knew he would have to work so hard when I gave up nursing for teaching is very supportive, cut around the centers of 28 paper plates!  If you're a member of Danielle's Place of Crafts and Activities, she has detailed instructions and a template for the center part available.  I found it easy to let the kids paint the plates and decorate the inner circle on paper, then glue the paper on top of the plate.  Anyhow, it turned out great, especially for a bulletin-board-paper-phobic! 

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  1. I love this craftivity! I bet the kids enjoyed it. What a cute way to encourage them to write about books they have read!

    Caroline
    Educator Designs

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    1. Thanks! It turned out better than I had hoped and yes they enjoyed writing about their favorite characters and/or book settings!

      ✿Becky
      First Grade Friendzee

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  2. I bet your kids love school! Such cute ideas and a very cute blog! I am your newest follower!

    Adrienne
    A Day in the Life of a Kindergartner

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    1. Thanks for the comments! I think they do love school, and since they are only 6 and 7 we should still be able to have a little fun, right? :)

      ✿Becky
      First Grade Friendzee

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  4. These are SO stinkin cute! Such a creative way for kids to share what they are reading and write a little about it too! Thank you for sharing! I am your newest follower!

    Jessica
    Hanging Out in First!

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  5. Becky, I was so thrilled to see that you used the ufo craft, and that you gave my web site credit. They came out great. I was wondering if you would mind if I use your photos of the craft on Danielle's Place next to the craft. I will link back to this page on your blog. Carolyn - www.daniellesplace.com

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  6. Becky, I was so thrilled to see that you used the ufo craft, and that you gave my web site credit. They came out great. I was wondering if you would mind if I use your photos of the craft on Danielle's Place next to the craft. I will link back to this page on your blog. Carolyn - www.daniellesplace.com

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  7. Becky, I was so thrilled to see that you used the ufo craft, and that you gave my web site credit. They came out great. I was wondering if you would mind if I use your photos of the craft on Danielle's Place next to the craft. I will link back to this page on your blog. Carolyn - www.daniellesplace.com

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