Friday, May 13, 2011

Circle Magazine Challenge

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This month's Circle Magazine Challenge is called "All About the Teacher Contest". We were asked to use our Cricuts to create classroom decorations or cards for our favorite teachers. Since I am the teacher, I did something a little different. I brought my Cricut to school and let my favorite students (all of them) use it to create a project that is now decorating our classroom. Each of my 2nd graders researched somebody who made a difference in our world. Today they had a ball using Everyday Paper Dolls and Paper Doll Dress Up to create 16" versions of their people. They chose the clothes and accessories, picked out papers, and learned how to cut with the Cricut! They turned out really cute. Here are close up pics of a few of them:





The winner of this challenge gets a Cricut Expression and 5 cartridges for their school! I don't know if my project will make us eligbile, but after seeing what my kids created, I know a lot of the teachers at my school would love to have one for all of us to use.
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21 comments:

  1. Nadia (WithGlitteringEyes.blogspot.com)May 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh, what a great assignment! I didn't know you were a 2nd grade teacher! How fun-- and what a great age to teach!

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  2. chillin with QuillinMay 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Thats fantastic, bet they really had fun, and you to! really adorable!
    Paula

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  3. GloraMay 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    It better count. They did an awesome job. I can tell you are an amazing teacher! Hugs- Glora

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  4. pmtownerMay 13, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Fun idea, thanks

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  5. Mrs. GreenMay 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I LOVE the lady with one eye! Totally reflects some kids' hair styles these days!

    Great project!

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  6. ShellyMay 13, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Terrific! My sis is a teacher and I am going to forward this to her! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. liz at liz's paper loftMay 13, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    katie~ your kids must of loved you!
    liz :o)

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  8. lovemypaperMay 13, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    What a great job!

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  9. TiaKeasMay 13, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love your little people, I have a great time with my paper doll cart. Thank-you!!

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  10. Sandi ClarksonMay 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What a great time those kids must have had! Love EPD and PPDU!

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  11. Kim HMay 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Oh Katie! You must be the best teahcer. Your students did an AMAZING job! What a great idea. Good Luck... this is just perfect!

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  12. KateMay 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Katie this is just so perfect. Can you come here when my son is in 3rd Grade? You must be a really fun Teacher.

    Hugs
    Kate

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  13. carmenMay 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! Just what I needed.....you students are blessed to have you for a teacher!!!!

    massey1982@aol.com

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  14. CynthiaMay 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I'm a teacher and I LOVE this project! So, so cute! TFS

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  15. JoanMay 14, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Great project..perfect project.
    joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

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  16. liz at liz's paper loftMay 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    hey katie, I left you an award at http://www.lizspaperloft.com/2011/05/sweet-thoughts-card.html
    have a fab weekend! liz :o)

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  17. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    This is amazing! The kids must of had a blast:)

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  18. Cindy Potentier cinpot@msn.comSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    looks like an awesome classroom decoration to me, and a learning project as well, I think it should win hands down.....good luck, they did a fantastic job thanks for sharing with us

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  19. KnT Designs by TeresaSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Congratulations on your win Katie. So happy for you. I loved your creative project for the kids. Great job.

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  20. Missy GlaveOctober 18, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Your creative idea was WONDERFUL!! I shared it with my son's 1st grade teacher and she said she would LOVE to do something similar. Today I went into the classroom and we created Famous People using the Cricut. I just wanted to thank you for the great idea.

    Here's the link to my blog post if you are interested in seeing what we did ...

    http://missymadeit.blogspot.com/2011/10/fun-class-project.html

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  21. Erica BohrerNovember 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I found you through Pinterest. I had no idea a Cricut could make such adorable cut-outs! I must look into getting one of these. Your students must have had a blast making these projects.
    Erica Bohrer's First Grade

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