Teacher Feature: Lego People

It's the beginning of the school year, so even though I did a teacher feature recently showing you all my classroom, I couldn't resist doing another that showed you a piece of what we are doing in class. :)

As a way to get to know my students, I had them color in these Lego people printables.  Then, students labeled the parts of the body with what was on their mind (the head), what they loved (the heart), what their burdens are (the shoulders), what they do (the hands), where they have been and where they are going (the feet).  The plan is to revisit these Lego people throughout the year as student examine characters and their motivations.  (If you want to read more teaching ideas throughout the year, hop over to my other blog, Kvinglish)

What would you write on your Lego person?

Life Lately

Well, it's been a month now of my adjusted blogging schedule, and I've got to say that it has been way less stressful and much more enjoyable to blog.  And that's the whole reason for blogging, right?

1) Inga had a friend over to play
2) New makeup brush holder
3) Getting crafty!
4) Cuddles with Inga, as usual

This month was Valentine's Day, and John and I spent the evening rock climbing and watching Some Like It Hot.  The movie is so good!!  Highly recommend :)  BUT, the day after Valentine's, we got a fun night out to a theater fundraising gala.  It was a blast!  We dressed up, played some games, won a few prizes, and then got treated to a three course dinner with performances from various actors in the company.  They were simply amazing- it made me want to sing show tunes all the way home! :)

1) Cast of Cabaret
2) Valentine chocolates
3) Valentine cookies!

My classes are starting to wrap up, which means student teaching is on the horizon.  I'm so excited!  Along these lines, I have a few new posts up over on my other blog, Kvinglish, if you feel like checking them out.

Next month, I've got a lot of great things to share with you, so stay tuned!!

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Teacher Feature: A New Blog!

Hi everyone!  Happy Wednesday :)

As some of you know, I'm currently in school (again...), this time to become an English teacher.  I've decided to start a teaching blog to help organize some of my ideas for activities.  So, occasionally I'll have a teacher feature here on GoesLightly.com to show you something from the new blog, Kvinglish.  It definitely won't take the place of my regular blogging, though!

The first post with some content over there is all about a class I co-designed that explored the ways art and poetry can overlap, intersect, and converse with each other.  Check it out! :)