This used to be a very important day to me. And now... I really don't care because...IT'S SUMMER! Everyday is Saturday. Insert a Ferris Bueller Oh-yeah! (which will now be referred to as a FB Oh-yeah throughout this post)
So, Jill from Marvelous Multiagers, does this cute thing on Wednesday where she shares what she is currently loving. Then Heather from Peacocks and Penguins jumped on board too and I thought, I wanna share what I love toooo! I'm such a joiner! hehe
Right now, I'm absolutely loving my alarm clock. Know why? Wanna guess? I bet you already know. Ready? Here is is... it doesn't go off at 5:45 everyday! In fact, it doesn't go off at all. It just sits there...looking pretty. FB Oh-yeah!
I'm also loving Blue Bell Ice Cream Sandwiches. It's like summer in my mouth. Yum! The mini-sandwich is only 100 calories each...such a bonus!
I love my husband for actually remembering to rinse all the dishes last night after I fell asleep on the couch a bit earlier than planned. It made it so much easier to do the dishes this morning. Thanks babe!
Y'all already know this, but I'm now loving Pinterest. I know I was late to party, but I'm glad I finally showed up. I mean, check out this fabulous idea for a quick math station. It meets two of my very crucial crafting guidelines: #1 it's easy and #2 it involves using my glue gun! FB Oh-yeah!
That got me thinking...Wouldn't this be a great activity for the classroom? You could easily incorporate this into morning meetings. One day a week just have kids make a list in their writer's notebooks of things they are loving right now. Then...share.
I'd bet money or even my newly made money sticks that if you did this weekly, kids would start thinking about what would go on their list all week. They would look. They would try to notice the little things that make them happy, like new crayons or pizza day. Through teacher and student modeling, I know they would come up with some really amazing things.
So many of my students focus on the negative because they deal with so much more than what any 4th grader should be dealing with at home, but this activity could change their perspective, even for just a moment. They could start looking for the positive.
Okay, I'm sold. I've convinced myself that this is great activity. Did I convince you too?
So, what about y'all? What are you loving right now? Think big or think small, but think about what puts a smile on your face and comment below. See...that's one more thing I love...COMMENTS.
One more for good measure... FB OH-YEAH!
I think having kids putting the things they are loving in a journal is a great idea. I think I'll have to steal in :-) My kids have lots to be thankful for but they don't really think about the little things. I might have to out a price cap on the small things if miss the point.
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Oh yay! I'm so glad I got someone else on board. I think lots of kids think that "stuff" makes them lucky or happy. I will probably just have to rule out video games completely. You can not love that you have an X-box week after week, plus there is no story there. You can love that you finally got past a difficult level that you have been trying to beat for ages. Ah, now that might be a story. :)
DeleteLove this idea, Amanda! Wouldn't it make a fun journal entry to do on a weekly or bi-weekly basis? You know what else would be fun? "Currently". You could print out the form and the kiddos could glue it into their journal.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, baby. The ideas are rolling now!
Heather
Peacocks and Penguins - 4th Grade
p.s. thanks for the mention!
OMG! You are so right. Currently would be so much fun for the kids and they would LOVE knowing that it was something real bloggers in the world do. I wonder if Farley would create freebies for us each month to print? We should ask. Love it! :)
DeleteI think she made a Currently kid version in one of the first months... I found it! Here it is! It's just a general one, not connected to a specific month. :)
DeleteOh wait..... she deleted it. Haha! I guess you will have to ask her after all!!
DeleteOh yes, let's ask!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Peacocks and Penguins - 4th Grade
Okay now for my real comment.... What I'm Loving Wednesdays is totally not my idea! It's another blogger's linky party. But I am happy you did it too! It is fun to think about things throughout the week that you are loving. Puts a positive spin on things sometimes. :)
ReplyDeleteI too am loving my alarm clock! It's definitely getting a rest!
Marvelous Multiagers!
Well, either way I am glad I found out about this idea and found your blog. This activity is going to fit right into our school/classroom culture. I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI used Farley's Kid currently once when she posted it along time ago. It was fun! I am totally going to do what I'm loving Wednesday with my kids next year!
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Hooray! I can't wait to hear about how it goes. I love summer, but I hate having to wait to try out all these good ideas.
DeleteI really like this idea to get my kids to focus on what they DO have. I might even borrow the McDonalds catch phrase and call it "I'm Lovin' It" Wednesdays.
ReplyDeleteI think the McDonald's catch phrases is very, well, catchy. The kids would be loving "I'm Lovin' It"
DeleteI'm loving being at the beach! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that you are at the beach too and wishing I was there also. I love the sound of the waves and the smell of salt water. Pure relaxation. Enjoy!
DeleteI love the idea of having an "I'm Lovin' It Wednesday! I can't wait to see what my students are loving, valuing, etc...
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I am loving that everyone is posting great blog ideas every day so that I can snag them ;) I am loving that my alarm only goes off on Sunday mornings and I have almost gotten the sleeping in thing down, if only my dog would catch on to the idea. I am still loving Adele, what an amazing voice!!!
I'm so lucky because my dog will totally sleep in with me. Seriously, he will come over and lick my face but if I roll over he just curls up and goes back to sleep. You just can't teach that... and I'm loving it! Thanks for stopping by and let me know how it goes in your classroom.
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