{"id":1659,"date":"2014-12-29T15:58:21","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T21:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kristendembroski.com\/?p=1659"},"modified":"2014-12-29T15:58:21","modified_gmt":"2014-12-29T21:58:21","slug":"high-five-for-tuesday-122314","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kristendembroski.com\/?p=1659","title":{"rendered":"High Five for…. Tuesday?! 12\/23\/14"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know, I know – It’s supposed to be “High Five for Friday,” but our last day of 2014 this year is on a Tuesday! We go right up to the 23rd. Hey, some people complain, but I like it for several reasons. It gets us out earlier in the summer, it keeps us busy, it forces me to be more prepared and organized for the holidays, and I know some kiddos are getting the warmth and food they need as close to the holidays as possible. So I don’t mind a bit!<\/p>\n

Here are some highlights from our last week(s) of school:<\/p>\n

\"Reading<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Reading Turning Into Fun!<\/span> <\/strong>– One of my 8 intervention students decided to make this game – ALL BY HERSELF! She asked if we could play it during our intervention class. I got everyone a game piece and one die for the group. Then, we read a Newsela article. After we finished each section, I asked the students a reading comprehension question (ranging from simple recall to inference and analysis). They enjoyed this, and I will definitely bring it out again.<\/p>\n

\"Grammar<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Grammar Posters<\/span><\/strong> – I just made up a few random sentences and hung them on my bulletin board. We’ll see if they help!<\/p>\n

\"Paper<\/a>\u00a03. Paper Wig Fashion Show<\/span><\/strong> – In art class, my students made a series of paper wigs. They look phenomenal, in my opinion! They asked the teachers to each model a wig and do a ‘runway fashion show’ for the school. I had such a blast! I really wish I could keep the wig, too – it’s really neat!<\/p>\n

\"Krumkake<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Krumkake<\/span><\/strong> – My mother, sister, and I got together for an afternoon to make Norwegian Krumkake. They are made on a hot press and then rolled onto a wooden dowel until they cool into this conical shape. You can eat them as is, or fill them with whipped cream. YUM.<\/p>\n

\"Ruffy<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Ready for Christmas!<\/span><\/strong> Here is Ruffy (one of my two dogs) in his Christmas best! Such a sweetie. We have all our gifts purchased, wrapped, packed, and ready to go! I just love Christmas \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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How were your last few days of school before Winter Break? I hope they were filled with good memories to last you until the New Year!<\/p>\n

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