chalk on black paper

I LOVE doing chalk on black paper....its so good for 8th grade, 9th grade and faculty

here are some links

http://www.moletv.org.uk/watch.aspx?v=LECVJ


http://www.keithbarley.co.uk/userimages/IMG_LIFE08.6036.jpg

http://portfolio.rpheath.com/images/0000/1111/mc_escher_leaf.jpg

so flipp'n cute

Etsy stuff....love it!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33297411&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=green+felting+wool&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=6&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34711049&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=green+felting+wool&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=9&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34777464&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=waldorf&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=6&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Parent reps

Warning ....I am about to vent!

Sorry you missed it....it was a good one....I delete my vents after I calm down

5th grade socks

half of 5th grade is in woodwork and the other half is in handwork. 20 kids total

so 10 are with me and 4 are either done or on their toes of their socks. 1 child I sent to woodwork because this child could not be in the advanced group any longer.

so that leaves 5 that are behind in their work.

they tuned the heel but needed lots of help and don't knit fast or do homework.
We have 2 double periods left before we switch with woodworking.

These are note to myself for next year. :)

Festivals coming in December

We have one last Nov festival (Thanks Giving)

After that we have

Lussekatter (St. Lucia Buns) Recipe
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup warm water
1 package yeast
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 and 3/4 cups flour
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
raisins



Santa Lucia http://www.newsweden.org/luciahistory.htm

Santa Lucia,

thy light is glowing

Through darkest winter night,

comfort bestowing.

Dreams float on dreams tonight,

Comes then the morning light,

Santa Lucia,

Santa Lucia.

Go to here for craft ideas ...thank you Cadi
http://maehegirl.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-darkest-winter-night.html

and here is a doll making idea
http://www.fairywooldolls.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=227

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71443419@N00/3080961058/in/pool-santaluciaclothespindolls

http://sarahsdolls.blogspot.com/2008/12/santa-lucia-dolls.html

St. Nicholas day

"St. Nicholas
In the European tradition, December 6 celebrates the life of St. Nicholas, who by legend wandered through the streets leaving apples, nuts, and golden coins at the houses of hungry children. Nicholas was bishop during the fourth century in Turkey, and was renowned for his generous deeds. St. Nicholas’ visit to the school is marked by the trail of glitter, and fruit and nuts he leaves
for the students and teachers.

Families may also celebrate this tradition by leaving a small gift or poem in shoes or slippers that children leave outside their bedroom door on the eve of St. Nicholas Day."- Atlanta waldorf school

here is the story
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=38

dolls
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15513468

And

The Spiral Walk
"The younger children at the school participate in an Advent Garden. The children walk through a beautiful spiral pathway of pine boughs, lighting a candle and then setting it along the path to create a shining spiral of light. Parents are invited to attend this reverent and wondrous celebration. Additionally, in most classrooms, teachers celebrate with decorative greenery, seasonal songs and stories" -Atlanta waldorf school

http://sarahsdolls.blogspot.com/2009/06/pearl-at-centre-of-spiral.html

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_2&listing_id=33718378

examples of Waldorf school watercolor paintings

Go to this site for more examples of student's work in the waldorf school. Wet on wet painting is not only an amazing skill to learn, it is also therapeutic.
http://www.waldorfteachers.com/gallery/Painting/






Watercolor painting is one of the main artistic aspects in the class. Drawing and painting is done weekly.
Here is a site with the student work and some adult work

SNL skits

this is my favorite SNL skit....so I have to share

http://www.hulu.com/watch/101509/saturday-night-live-gilly---art-class#s-p4-sr-i1