Yesterday, was a busy day getting prepared for my class this morning. We made gingerbread houses. I cannot believe I did't get after pictures of all my kids masterpieces. There is one little girl who made the most amazing house. I even asked her if I could copy something she did. I was really surprised at how well my class did. For kindergartners and 1st graders they didn't need much help and they all did a great job. Of course I had to make one too! I started it in class and then Ashley finished it when we got home.
I just love making them!
Did you know ginger was brought over from the middle east to Europe where Germany really picked it up and started making gingerbread. Queen Elizabeth I started making gingerbread men for her guests. But gingerbread houses really took off from Grimm's fairy-tale Hansel and Gretel. The witch's name in German actually means gingerbread.
I had another surprise today. Many times I don't have help in my class. But today there was someone willing to help. And she helped clean up! I thought I was going to be there a long time after class cleaning up. This is one of the messiest crafts we do during the year, so this was a VERY NICE surprise!
Today, Ashley and I both admitted to each other that we like to watch cheesy Hallmark Christmas shows. So today Ashley and I watched Once Upon a Holiday. Yes it was cheesy and yes we enjoyed it.
And now they are playing Super Smash Brothers.
and I won't name any names but it always ends in somebody getting angry. (which hasn't happened yet but know it's coming soon.)
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