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Hey everyone! So as I've been prepping for my classroom this summer-- I've absolutely fallen in love with succulents! Not the cacti type-- but the fat, round, and colorful type. As a result every piece of decor I've been making lately has a shiplap and succulent theme! Take a look below: Most of the items pictured above can be found in my TPT store-- you can find them by clicking here. Now on to to the real reason you're here. Paper succulents. I'm not going to lie to you-- it is time consuming. And if you have a cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette-- you can save yourself some serious time (plus you can make larger sized plants). So here we go! Here are the supplies you need: Cardstock (I bought 2 packs of green cardstock from Walmart for $5 each), scissors, pencil (if tracing), and hot glue. Each larger succulent took about three 12x12 pieces of cardstock, and the smaller ones took two 8.5x11" pieces. This first succulent was made from a template I found online for free. I didn't really follow their directions-- so you can make them either way. First, I printed the 2 pages onto the color of cardstock I wanted. Next, I cut out the pieces. I laid the largest piece aside as a base. Next, I cut all the other pieces in half (and I also cut an extra piece of the smallest size). Cutting them in half let me make a small slit along the bottom-- where I used a small dot of hot glue to press the flaps together (giving them more of a standing look). You can see my process below... After that I began assembling my succulent: I tried to make sure the petals were overlapping in each layer as I glued the pieces together. The very middle is the hardest to explain because I usually played it by ear-- bending and gluing the smallest pieces (sometimes even trimming them) until I was satisfied. Succulents 2 & 3 were created using my Cricut-- but I was able to trace a template for any lovers of the "trace and cut" method. If you want to make them larger-- you could always set the largest piece down on some paper and trace a larger figure around it. Basically for succulent #2, I used the largest piece as the base and bent all the other pieces upward at the petals. Then you glue and stack, glue and stack-- and make sure the petals alternate (so you should see the previous layer in between). Here is my finished result with my original: The last succulent is my personal favorite! Also the easiest (in my opinion). It's the same process as above: Cut out shapes, bend the petals, and stack and glue the layers. Here is my original and the new one side by side: Hope that helped inspire you in your paper succulent making quest! If you have any questions or suggestions please leave them in the comments below-- and I will try my hardest answer them ASAP. Hope you have a blessed day!
How to find the Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen in Scotland, including where to park, how to get down to the gorge, why it's called the Devil's Pulpit, and photography tips for getting great photos of Finnich Glen
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Hey y’all it’s Wil and I know i’ve been gone forever. I have been dealing with Exams (I PASSED THEM ALL), packing for Missouri, and GOING TO SEE ARIANA GRANDE IN CONCERT FINALLYYYYY. So here is this…
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I have a new calling at my church! . I've been in activity days. Primary. Relief Society...and now I'm back in Young Woman's! (If you want to know more about my church...go here!) The miamaids
In this post, you'll learn about four meaningful structures you can use to help students give each other feedback that really helps. By the way, you can sign up for the pack of four free guides featured in the upcoming photos in the free resources section of this site.
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Somehow we got it stuck in our heads that if we’re single, we should be dating. I was a serial monogamist up until a few years ago. I jumped from relationship to relationship without much thought. It never occurred to me that maybe I wasn’t ready to date when my relationships ended. Nowadays, it’s even harder. Dating apps seem to be an entirely accepted part of modern society. A new person to flirt with is a simple swipe away. But it’s ok to be single, even more so if you’re not ready to date. H
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The last few weeks I have been grading state tests and going to CSE meetings. This means prepping for a substitute. Since all of my students have special needs, I always end up leaving a ton of notes for my subs (medical needs, behavior plans). I was in desperate need of a sub binder. I looked around at different sub binders online but they all had extra info that I didn't want my sub to have to look through - we don't have tornados so I don't need a spot for tornado drills but we do have a 3R drill. I decided to create my own and I made it completely editable. It only took me about 20 minutes to put mine together. I felt so much better once it was done. I knew that my sub had all the information he/she needed to get through the day. Here are a few pics: Editable cover (section dividers also) & a Class Roster page with room for pictures Pages for class management, routines, and schedule have open text boxes so you can completely customize it to your room. If you need more pages, just copy & paste that slide. The transportation list is also editable so you type in the different types of transportation your class uses. There are also pages for important student info, student modifications, where to find materials, directions to school locations, and emergency drills (again all customizable). I've also included a classroom tour page for a picture tour of your room & a how was your day sheet. I cut these out and clip them to the binder. The sub can then clip all of the papers he/she collects throughout the day with these labels. It makes it easier for me and them. There are also blank/editable labels. Click here to get this for yourself :) I was also tired of trying to come up with tasks that I feel comfortable with a sub doing but that still fit in with my curriculum. I scoured the internet for activities that my students could do pretty much throughout the year. That way, I can prep materials for a few sub days in September and not have to worry about having outdated, irrelevant activities. I put together some generic lesson plans - just check off a few things and add any class-specific notes you want to leave for the sub! Of course you also have to print out the materials but I've even found them for you (all free online)! My sub plans are completely free...stop by my Teachers Notebook store to grab your copy! I used these last week even though I knew I would be out ahead of time. It was so much faster than writing the crazy sub plans I used to write. If you haven't already made a sub binder & emergency plans, I highly recommend it! I felt so much more prepared having these two things set up. If you need a binder, this one is a great deal (77 cents!) on amazon right now! Thanks for Visiting Happy Teacher Appretiation Week! {I'll be having a sale in my store this week to celebrate all of you wonderful teachers!} *This post contains affiliate links
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