Monday Made It

Another Monday flying by!

I made some very yummy baked ziti!

Single person/Couple size!

I've been working on updating some things for my classroom things year-and making things to improve!

One of things things I really want to focus on this year is being a better writing teacher. So in that case, I've been working on some things to help me do that!

I made a new writing clip chart!

I like the old one (part of the Ultimate Writing Resource I got from TPT) but I think my new one focuses in more on what the kids need.

Old One

Ta-da!

It's so pretty!

I have little mini clothespins with their numbers on it that they can clip to the sides.

Once I've cut it out, I'll back it with poster board and tape the edges with packing tape before I laminate-to help keep it sturdy!

 In the same vein of writing, I also made some Buddy/Peer Conference Task Cards!

This should help the kids focus as they are doing peer conferences-kind of like a checklist of what they need to look for!

They are not in the order I plan to organize them-I have some rearranging to do once I've cut them out! :)

I also plan on making Editing and Revising ones to go along with them-I'm excited to see how the new board will turn out!

And last, but certainly not least:

I finished the last two sections of the mini CC I can statements!

I started it over a year ago (during Science NECAP testing!), and I finally finished the Language and Speaking and Listening parts.

I think those standards may have turned out better than the previous ones-because I've been teaching it for a year and was able to decipher them better!

They'll look very cute with the others in the mini pocket charts on the focus wall!

Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn

Monday Made It

Linking up with Tara and Christy today!

              

 One of my very favorite treats-Things in the Oven (what I used to call them when I was little!)

It's very easy-you only need three ingredients!

Cinnamon Sugar (although I make my own), Pam and Crescent Rolls!

First thing you are going to do is to roll out the crescent rolls (separated), and spray them with Pam.

I like to roll them out on wax paper-because it can get a little messy!

After you sprayed them with Pam, pour the cinnamon sugar over top (more is better!). The Pam will make it stick to the crescent roll.

Next, roll up the crescent rolls (like you normally would is you where just making the rolls), and place them in a pan (I used a brownie pan-but a 8" circle pan works awesomely too-any pan would probably do!)

They can be touching-sometimes they turn out better that way!

Now, spray the top of the crescent tolls with Pam.

Then, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over top (more is better here too!).

Don't worry if it gets in the pan-they'll make cinnamon crunchies that are yummy too!

Now, you'll want to bake it at 375* for about 10-15 minutes. You'll know they are ready when the rolls have puffed up and the cinnamon sugar has melted on top (Plus, it smells really good!)

You have a yummy breakfast (when I usually eat them!), dessert, or general snack!

They also reheat really well-if you don't finish any, wrap them in aluminum foil (I usually group 2 or 3 together) and just reheat in the oven or toaster oven.

Delish!

My next Made It isn't as yummy. :)

I've been working on Curriculum Maps (ELA only!) for the year. Since this will be my 3rd year (wow!) at this school, I have a pretty good idea of the program, and how I want to organize things.

Of course, I can't make a boring curriculum map-what fun would that be?! (Please note that these are not done and I am still working on them-some of the months are very blank!)

I've also matched each month with it's counterpart in my planner!

 The border color and clipart are similar in both!

I've also been toying with having it either vertical

or horizontal

Which way would you prefer?

Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn

Five For Friday

Happy Friday!

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for her Five for Friday!

Due to a fuel leak at school-no school for me today! I was only about halfway to school when I found out, so I turned right back around!

Happy 3 day weekend! :)

(Only now I have to go in earlier on Monday before Conferences start to neaten up a little!)


Last week we worked on some figurative language...the kids really enjoy it! Today we were going to do some poetry to go along with it...but it will have to wait for after break!

Because of Conferences on Monday, the teachers get together for a pot luck. I'm in charge of some desserts....so Fudge! (made right after I got home...putting that time to use!) Recipe here

And.... Chocolate Cheesecake! (Soon to be made!) Recipe here (I'm cutting it in half to fit the pie crust)

Outfits!

I've decided to show only outfits I really like-you've seen most of them now!

Wedding:

Dress: Kohls
Tank: Target
Shoes: DSW








Fun Jean Friday:

Top/Jeans: JCP
Shoes: TJ Maxx









Today's Aborted (You seriously didn't think I would stay in clothes....went back to PJ bottoms and a sweatshirt!- I'll wear this next week during our PD Day :)

Shirt/Tank: Target

Jeans: JCP
Shoes: Payless


Have a great weekend!

Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn

Yummy

Happy Sunday Peeps!

My parents came to visit today, and it was the first time they have seen my apartment. We talked for a little while, and then we went out for a lunch/dinner. It was good!

Tomorrow I have parent-teacher conferences (and Tuesday is an in-house professional day)...so no  kids this week. The teacher's do a pot-luck lunch for conferences, and we can go and nosh when we have some free time.

I decided to make some apple desserts, so I choose two recipes to try out.

This one:

Source: cookinupnorth.blogspot.com via Kaitlyn on Pinterest

and this one...

Source: kraftrecipes.com via Kaitlyn on Pinterest

My results:

My personal preference? I like the bars better. I did make some adjustments to the bar recipes ( I only used 6 apples instead of 10, and added 1/4 of cup of powered sugar to the dough like one reviewer suggested ) It was yummy and my parents liked it as well. I'll be making one of these for dessert for Thanksgiving. :)

Today's Outfit:

 Shirt & Shoes: Target
Jeans: JCPenny

Still not sure about the hair...although my mom did agree with me that it wasn't shoulder length! It'll look good in a few weeks.



Smiles and Sunshine,
Kaitlyn