What A Week

What a week I had. I blame the time change. I thought, based on a decent Monday, that I hadn’t been hit too hard by it, but Tuesday proved me wrong. It was one of those days. I woke up an hour late, totally screwed up the day of my daughter’s science show, my favorite necklace broke as soon as I arrived at school, I forgot my lunch, we had no less than three paint explosions and a gazillion moments of frustration when I had to answer questions I had already reviewed.

Photo-A-Day Challenge Favorites

Week Two. We’re a little over halfway through. So much fun!

Day 8: Made Me Laugh

Challenge Day 7: Made Me Laugh // "Ms. H, do you see my allergy? I made some allergy (algae) for my fish to eat." – 1st grader working on an ocean themed Collograph #lovemyjob #kidssaythebestthings #athglitterphotoaday @athglitter

A post shared by Tara Oaks Elementary Art (@tigertoesart) on Mar 8, 2016 at 4:30pm PST

Day 8 Photo a Day Challenge in the Art Room. 'Made me laugh' #athglitterphotoaday This upside down ice cream cone didn't quite work out as I had imagined, but it certainly made me laugh! 😂 #clay #artroom #artteacher #artteacherlife #artteachersofinstagram #artteachershateglitter

A post shared by Kate Driscoll (@art__teacher__life) on Mar 7, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

Day 9: Face

Day 9: Face…monster face…mask face…face jar…art room angel face. #athglitterphotoaday #athglitter

A post shared by Charmaine (@cboggsart) on Mar 9, 2016 at 7:04am PST

Athglitter challenge day 9- face. Grade 5 Picasso faces using 3 wooden shapes as a base and plasticine. Great colourful, quirky faces enjoyed by all! #athglitterphotoaday #artforkids #kidsart #artteachershateglitter #teachersoninstagram #teachersfollowteachers #primaryart #picassoface #plasticinecreation

A post shared by primaryartteacher (@primaryartteacher) on Mar 9, 2016 at 12:23am PST

Day 10: Drying Rack

We just finished our painting projects so the drying rack is pretty empty. #athglitterphotoaday #dryingrack #day10

A post shared by Jodi Hutchens (@joditbobo) on Mar 10, 2016 at 10:16am PST

Day 10: drying rack. Busy painting day in the art room. #athglitterphotoaday #arted #elementaryart #artteacher

A post shared by Mrs. Pavao and Mrs. Pankewicz (@ehy_art_room) on Mar 10, 2016 at 2:58pm PST

Day 11: Beverage

#athglitterphotoaday Beverage- powering up with lemon green tea lately, gotta kick this cold. Too bad we are out of garlic or there'd be a clove floating about in there too @athglitter

A post shared by Shelley (@shellmelweb) on Mar 11, 2016 at 11:56am PST

Photo A Day Challenge! Day 11: Beverage. Coffee with a hot cocoa packet, how I start my day! #athglitterphotoaday

A post shared by Heather Robbins (@the_doodle_birds) on Mar 11, 2016 at 7:58am PST

Day 12: Comfy

#athglitterphotoaday Day 12: comfy. My set up at Penny's "hosting" the student artwork.

A post shared by Jackson Heights Art (@jhartclass) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:43pm PST

PJ #comfy #athglitterphotoaday #dogsofinstagram #oneearuponeeardown #day12

A post shared by Jodi Hutchens (@joditbobo) on Mar 12, 2016 at 8:42pm PST

Day 13: Planning

Day 13: Planning. Did a quick sample for the sub to use while I'm doing PD tomorrow morning. #athglitterphotoaday #planning #arteducation #mug #outsidethelines

A post shared by LWard (@mslward) on Mar 13, 2016 at 2:03pm PDT

I get board when lesson planning. #athglitterphotoaday

A post shared by Tom (@mr.h_art) on Mar 13, 2016 at 9:21pm PDT

Day 14: This is Lunch

This is lunch. 🍎🧀🍪🍽 #hurry #thisislunch #teacherslounge #athglitterphotoaday #checkyophone #25minutesdutyfree #becauseweunion #lunching #lunch #teacher #iloveneps #ilovepublicschools @athglitter

A post shared by Sara Nash Gnarra (@mrs.gnarra) on Mar 14, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

Day 14: This is lunch. Look appetizing? School French toast sticks! #athglitterphotoaday

A post shared by Alyssa Johnson (@alyssam88) on Mar 15, 2016 at 9:35am PDT

Kids Say the Darndest Things

I was instructing my 1st graders in color mixing, and while I was trying to explaining the next step, one boy excitedly raised his hand. And he did the typical kid hand raise, jumping up and down, waving all around. Finally, he’d had enough of waiting and blurted out, “I’m so excited about this! I’m going to try all of this at home tonight!”

Weekend Links

• I think these photos are gorgeous.
• I can’t believe I’ve never heard of these women artists. #forshame
• I love the creative way these potholes are being filled. Curse you, potholes!
• I cannot get over these carved paper works.
• Speaking of whiskey (always), this accurate description really speaks to me.

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