Where Oh Where is the Turkey?

The yearly disguise the turkey family project was a big hit as usual.  Even after all these years I cannot believe how creative some of the families are!

The Mermaid 

The Golfer

Batman!

Fiesta!

Peacock

Bunny

Fishbowl

Minions!

Ninja

The American Flag

Tiger

Surfer 

Elsa

These are the cutest right?  I don't think the hunter will recognize any of these turkeys.

Thankful "plate-full"

Our Smoothie helpers Mr. Stu and Mrs. Pam were very generous and donated a craft and Thanksgiving necklace to each student.  We had fun making the necklaces and the room was abuzz with crafts all over the place. THANK YOU for thinking of us! :)  We appreciate all you do to help at Cypress Creek Elementary.

 Each student was asked to decorate a plate with the things they were thankful for...It was a beautiful thing listening to each one share their families, siblings, toys, church, friends, homes and my favorite...3 day weekends.  Yes I am thankful for that too Jack.  Thank you for sharing and take a moment to think about what you are thankful for...what would it be?

Disguise a Turkey 2012

I love those family projects!  I am a parent too and I know it takes time and energy when you have an already busy day.  That is why I try to give my parents 2 weekends to complete the projects.  It is so well worth it-just check out the video to see.  I know when my own children have projects it seems like such a chore but the memories we create are priceless.  I love talking to them and hearing their ideas and creativity.  After all I helped make these little people and it makes me smile to hear them growing, learning, and laughing while we do it.  Before you know it your baby will be off to middle school...  The Firsties and families did not disappoint this year.  These disguised turkeys are fabulous.  Enjoy them.

Field trip to Pioneer Art Settlement

We had so much fun learning at the Pioneer Art Settlement in Barberville.  Take a look at our pictures.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Our class has been so busy there was hardly a moment to catch my breath! Today is Thanksgiving and what a blessing today has been.  I am so thankful for my fabulous 18 students and their families. 




We learned about the pilgrims and the tough life they lived.  We thought about things we have today that pilgrim children did not get to enjoy.  How cute is this little girl pilgrim?  Alyssa was so cute when she wrote about having a Papa John's pizza but a pilgrim did not. Most of the kids thought of their Nintendo DS like the pilgrim boy to the right.  We enjoyed Monday with Mrs. Cindi and Mrs. Suzanne.  We made turkey cookies, pilgrim hat cookies, and a Thanksgiving retelling bracelet with me! Tuesday was our field trip to the Pioneer Art Settlement in Barberville.  We had a great time and I promise to make that video soon.  Once again Tom Turkey was in disguise so the hunter would not get him.  Make sure to see our parade of disguises.  I am so impressed with the thoughtful outfits.

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Quick hide from the hunter...

It is time for the annual disguise turkeys. Another year that friends and families did not disappoint with their lack of creativity. Check out the show and see how cute the turkeys are disguised. I don't think the hunter will have any idea where to find the class turkeys which would be too bad because turkey is one of my favorite parts of the Thanksgiving dinner.

Shhh!!! Don't let the hunter know where we are...

With Thanksgiving around the corner we decided to disguise our turkeys so the hunter won't know where to find us. Check out the coolest turkeys in town... Our families did a great job with just a turkey picture. We heard all about the fun when each child shared their family turkey. Can't wait to dream up the Christmas family project...