Clip Art Anonymous and 400 Followers!

Hi, my name is Stacy and I am addicted to clip art {Hi, Stacy!}.  Seriously... I love all things clip art, borders, digital papers.  I buy lots of clip art with a specific product in mind, but sometimes... clip art just finds me! :)  That happened recently and I ended up the proud owner of ninja images from Lettering Delights!  Ninjas... what the heck was I going to do with NINJAS!?!?!  Does this ever happen to you?  I decided on double digit multiplication task cards... with QR codes to make them self-checking...  and Number Ninjas was born! :)

I am going to think of something for my firsties that will use these images as well... but I'm taking the rest of the afternoon off to have dinner with a friend for her birthday!  Have you ever tried QR codes in the classroom?  If you have a smart phone or other smart device... you can find the Red Laser app (there are tons of other ones, too!).  Give it a try with this next image... the app will even read the QR codes on your computer screen!  

I am beyond ecstatic at reaching 400 followers!!!  I am going to begin preparations for my 500 follower giveaway now...  it's going to be BIG!!!  I've been thinking about this giveaway for a few months now... stay tuned!  

Hope you all had a great Thursday!  See y'all soon! 

QR Codes, Adam Levine, and the Pioneer Woman

Well that's one intriguing title, right?  Not a whole lot weaving all those things together... just kinda what popped into my mind.  My newest product uses QR codes and I'm super pumped about it {not even gon' lie}.  I have been using QR codes on my newsletters and for posters outside the classroom, but this is the first time I have created them with the sole reasoning being for STUDENTS using them.  The center comes in the regular version, too... if you you're just not ready to jump in quite yet!  OK... so how does the center work?  Glad you asked...  walk with me.

You cut out all of the cards (they are separated into rounding to nearest 10, nearest 100, and nearest 1000).  Each child also gets a recording sheet.  They write their answers on their recording sheet and using an iPod or other smart device with the laser app... they scan the QR code and the correct answer is displayed on the screen.  I have the RED LASER app downloaded onto the iPods I have in my classroom.  The kids love using technology and I love that they can get instant feedback.  Interested?  You can find it HERE! 

 Have you seen this picture on Pinterest lately?  A co-worker shared it with me and every time I see it... I almost snort Pepsi through my nose.  I have saved it on my phone and go find it when I need a laugh.  If you haven't heard of Sweet Brown... google her and this will make more sense! :)

 The school nurse (love her) brought me the Pioneer Woman cookbooks this week.  I have followed stalked her blog for awhile now, but have never laid eyes on her cookbooks.  I don't even like to cook {hangs head in shame}, but the way she writes and takes such detailed pictures... well it almost makes me wanna try!  I think I'm gonna start out with one of the simple recipes this week!  Pray for me!
I hope that you are all having a great week so far.  I have popped some Advil PM in the hopes of getting more than a few hours sleep tonight.  It is still my struggle!  OHHHH... and remember that the pencil sharpener giveaway ends tomorrow @midnight... it's like the super easiest giveaway EVER... seriously like 2 clicks and that's it!  Good luck!!!
-Stacy