Currently April

It's that time of the month, and I am linking up with Farley at Oh' Boy 4th Grade for her April Currently. I love this time of month so that I connect with others to see what they are up to.

Listening to: HGTV Renovations. Maybe it's because I am a new grad, but I am laughing at these people in distress that they can't afford the $1.5 million house, only the $1.3 million one. It also makes me wish that I had money to do some redecorating over spring break. 

Loving: the nice weather in WI for spring break. Yesterday it hit 70 degrees. I am still in shock. Safe to say, I spent most of the day outside playing with my adorable nephew. 

Thinking: about my long to-do list before 4th quarter starts next week. YIKES! I cannot believe that 4th quarter starts after break. That means I only have a little time left with these fabulousos, and then I have to start all over. Even though they sometimes make me question my sanity, I love this group of students! 

Wanting: ideas for my new current events unit to magically pop into my head. I have some ideas from Pinterest, including Fantasy Geopolitics - a twist on Fantasy Football that my kiddos will love. Does anyone else have things that work in there classroom? I designed this time in my curriculum to go over literacy strategies and really help my students look at the outside world for FUN and a critical perspective.

Needing: Coffee... go figure. I also have to grade a billion projects (okay, maybe not a billion, but it feels close) because final grades for 3rd quarter are due next Wednesday. My students worked so hard on their projects, and I am so excited to see how they turned out. My students are also excited because 5 new pieces of work will get chosen to get put on our "School Best" bulletin board in my classroom. I look for different things for the board - effort, artistic ability, comprehension, team work, etc. When I put work on the board, they get a star stapled next to it stating the student's name and why they got put on the board. Students love seeing who's got put up there and trying their best to get put up next time - even in HS!

Eggs-plain your name: Social Studies and Starbucks ... Well I teach social studies to MS and HS fabulousos so that is very easy. I also LOVE and LIVE ON coffee, hence the Starbucks part. I am not particularly picky about the brand of coffee, but something about Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the fall and Peppermint Mochas in the winter make me crave coffee even more. 

Also, in honor of the Final Four this weekend - GO BADGERS!

And to leave you with, this funny from one of my students. She is VERY intelligent so I am assuming (and hoping) she meant "sign" not "sing," but nonetheless, I laughed for a good five minutes about this. Reason #235523 why I don't want this school year to end - these kids entertain me whether they mean to or not.

So go on over to Farley's page, Oh Boy 4th Grade, to link up with her for this amazing linky party. I can't wait to read what everyone else has been up to.

Much love, Kendra