June 2nd

I was just sitting here thinking, because it is to wet to be outside doing anything. And I got to thinking the monsters will be home everyday in less then two weeks. I really don't want them just laying around all day fighting over the tv or playing video games. So a plan has been formulated.

Summer Activities that are cheap or free to keep the monsters occupied and out of my hair.... LOL!

Barnes and Nobles Summer Reading program for grades 1-6
Borders Summer Reading Program for 12 and under
Apples for the Teacher.com is a great site with lots of interactive activities
Kaboose has a ton of craft ideas
Creative Kids at Home.com has a themed list of activities for you and your child
Reading Rockets has a comprehensive on on line and off line activities to do
Plus don't forget to checkout your local library to see if they are offering a summer reading program. I know mine is and it starts June 19th....(that was more of a reminder for me)

Don't get me wrong my monsters are great...but once boredom sets in all kinds of heck is bound to break loose!

I think that some of these sites will have my attention also. They have a lot of great ideas and information.

Plus, with all of the learny type stuff it will help keep my special learners from loosing to much retained knowledge. I think that Picky monster is going to work on math and spelling words. Mouthy monster is going to be working on counting with change, sight words and reading. Teenage monster is going to be working on household things, ie; baking bread, crocheting and sewing buttons.

Gotta Run,
Yart

More Halloween Activity

I found more Halloween activities in Woman's World.

View Scary movies on line here or here.

Read Spooky stories here and for the kids they can read more age appropriate stories here.

Take a look at pet costumes at i-Pets and also here.

Creepy Snacks here.

Ghoulish Games can be here.

Stencils and Printouts

FLAG PUMPKIN CARVING PATTERN
http://www.yankeehalloween.com/flagpattern.html


FREE PRINTABLE PUMPKIN PATTERNS
http://www.pumpkinmasters.com/


FREE PRINTABLE PUMPKIN STENCILS
http://pumpkinglow.com/Patterns.htm


FREE PRINTABLE HALLOWEEN STICKERS
http://www.kidprintables.com/stickers/halloweenpage.gif


FREE HALLOWEEN FONTS
http://www.acidfonts.com/halloweenfonts1.htm

June & Freebies

June 1st already. Where has the first half of the year gone. It seems like yesterday there was a foot of snow on the ground. It doesn't help that they are calling for 3 days of rain. When I was driving home from dropping the last one off at school I was looking for cut down trees. I guess that the winter mode is starting to kick in again. I love summer but it seems like a whole lot of lets get ready for winter. Now please don't thingk that I am whining, cause I'm not really. Just stating a general fact. Winter will return and will I be ready?

Ok, on to some free stuff I stumbled on.

Paper Dolls

Yogi Tea Sample

And here is a recipe that I found for a Chocolate Triffle.... It sure looks yummy! I have been looking for new recipes. But nothing is really popping out at me. Ever get that way. You want something new and have no idea what it is you want. That is where I am right now. I am thinking that today I will look for some crockpot inspiration.

Since it is raining, I have to hang clothes in the house today. And I also am going to try this recipe for English Muffin Bread. If I'm lucky maybe even a nap... LOL!

Gotta Run,
Yart