March 24, 2014

Giving new life to the classics



Hey all! 

What a frenzied week off assignments. This week is my last week of coursework (thank goodness!), so it’s crunch time. I have a total of seven assignments due and two exams to write in these next four days. I think I’m in good shape so far… I think. 

Anyways, what better way to avoid schoolwork than to go shopping! Last week I visited a vintage clothing store at which I could have easily spent my entire pittance. But I didn’t. I spent more than I intended, but that’s kind of to be expected. Look at the beautiful pieces I found: 


My favourite are those pearly flowery ones at that bottom. They tug at my vintage heart. And the polka-dot ones, because let’s face it, there’s nothing finer than a well placed polka-dot. 

Of course the problem with vintage earrings is this:
 
the dreaded clip-on

March 17, 2014

Wind Powered Cars



Happy St. Patrick’s Day my lovely readers! 

I took a small blogging hiatus while I was finishing up my most recent practicum. Then last week was March Break. I took a trip back home to Small Town Ontario to find a new apartment for May, when my program is finished here in The City. I was successful! I found an apartment in Even Smaller, Small Town Ontario which is not too far from the original Small Town Ontario. 

Anyways, while on practicum with my adorable grade 1’s, I had the opportunity to teach the measurement unit in math and the energy unit in science. It was particularly awesome because I adore math and science, and this was my first chance getting to teach either of them. 

As a culminating activity, I decided to join the best of both worlds, and infuse a little craftiness, to make these bad boys with the kids: 
Wind powered cards!