Friday, May 4, 2012

Open House Activities

Last night I had my Open House.
What a LONG, but fun evening.

Here are some of my favorite highlights.

Mini Me Students
This is my signature Open House project I do every year. You can find my original post about these cuties {HERE}







Name Wordles



Equivalent Fraction Kites
Read more about this activity {HERE}


Litterbug Lounge

Read more about this activity {HERE}



Work of Heart Suitcases
A holder for their work over the school year
Go {HERE} for original post



Now I'm ready for an extended nap.
I always forget how exhausting Open House is.
It's over....until next year! 

~Enjoy

I recently started a Facebook Group for teachers to share ideas, questions, and inspiration. 
Come Join the group!


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13 comments:

  1. BarbaraMay 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    WoW!!! Such AmAzInG energy for a May Open House!!! Those self portraits are ADORABLE!! Thanks for sharing.

    We just finished State testing last week . . . and I thought it'd be kind of a laid-back sort of week but with K registration, Shattered Dreams at FHS, retention meetings, etc., this week was busier than ever . . . and today we found out our Principal was moving up to Asst. Superintendent . . . ch-ch-ch-changes!!!

    Sending smiles for a successful summer countdown,

    Barbara

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  2. Miss KindergartenMay 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Love it all!

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  3. kayleeMay 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    What a friendly, inviting classroom. I love the mini-me students sitting at the desks.
    Kaylee
    http://basketofbooks.blogspot.com/

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  4. Jenn BatesMay 4, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    A 2nd grade teacher at my school does the same mini me project and I already told her I plan to steal it as soon as she retires! :-)
    Jenn


    Finally in First

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  5. TammyMay 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Looks like a lot of work but a lot of fun.

    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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  6. luckeyfrogMay 5, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    I love the litter bug lounge! I think it's so great how you incorporated creativity but also a little of each subject for the parents to see!

    Now go take a nap! :)

    Jenny
    Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

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  7. Confessions of a Teaching JunkieMay 5, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Hi Denise!
    I am your newest follower.
    Teresa
    Confessions of a Teaching Junkie
    Find me on Facebook!

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  8. ChrissyMay 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I just love the mini me's. They turned out great! Parents must have loved them.
     Chrissy

    First Grade Found Me

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  9. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I truly love your ideas for open house. I am curious though why your open house is so late in May. We are getting ready to finish school. Are you a year-round school? I am definitely going to follow your blog. Thanks for the great ideas!

    Michalene
    TeachTHIRDgrade

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    1. YearntoLearnMay 31, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      Our Open House is a spring event showcasing our activities for the year. We have a separate event at the beginning of the year called "Back to School Night" to inform new families about our classroom procedures/grade level.

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  10. Amber @ Adventures of a Third Grade TeacherMay 9, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I love all the open house ideas!

    Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher

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  11. Amanda MaddenJuly 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Love all of these ideas! I've always wanted to try the Mini-me Students...maybe this will be the year! :) The Litterbug Lounge is adorable, too!! Thanks for linking up!


    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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  12. iTeach 1:1July 12, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Those mini-me students are so stinkin cute! LOVE it! I'm your newest follower. :)
    Kristin
    iTeach 1:1

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