Project Pallooza

Raise your hand if you have a mountain of school projects stuffed in the closet like I do. Kid's projects are amazing and fun to display, but at the end of the year it’s hard to choose which ones to frame and which ones to store (and... shhhhhh... which ones to toss). 

I finally wised up and created this lovely 11 x 14 collage (at Costco for only $2.99!). It's framed above my son's desk and it's super colorful and cute.

Capture projects digitally by scanning them or taking photos. Then upload them to Costco, Walmart or Shutterfly to create an inexpensive collage, a mouse pad, mugs, stationery or a one of a kind calendar. Just think of the possibilities!

Enjoy!

Week 38: Final Thoughts

So this is it! The year is drawing to a close.

I've had so much fun with you guys this year. What an amazing group of kids and parents! I'm glad I entered the blogging world last September. Your weekly comments always brought a smile to my face (some actually made me laugh out loud!). Reading your responses and listening to you on Vocaroo, helped me get to know each of you. Thank you for playing along.

For the last week's response you can leave your final thoughts about the year.  

Say anything you want to say... to me... to WAVA... to your classmates... to your family... or to yourself!

Week 37: WAVA Advisors

Calling all Super Students and LCs!

Whether this is your first year with WAVA or your fifth, you are the virtual school experts! Think about what it felt like to enroll in WAVA for the first time. What was it like when you first started? I bet you had a ton of questions!

For this week's response...

What advice would you give 
to a new WAVA student or LC?

Your comment will not be seen by others until I approve it. Please respond before Friday, June 10th!

Kid's Summer Reading Programs

Many stores, restaurants and amusement parks offer rewards for summer reading. Bring in your reading log or book report and receive a free book, coupons or free admission! Here are a few of our favorites, but I'm sure there are more out there...

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

Barnes and Noble Imagination's Destination 
Borders & Walden Books Double Dog Dare
Pottery Barn's Summer Reading Challenge
Book Worm Wednesdays (at select movie theaters) 
Check your local library for more summer reading rewards!

Looking for a good book this summer? This website is worth a click: www.bookadventure.com. You can choose books by genre, reading level, and other categories. There are also free educational activities for kids in the Kids Zone, suggestions for teachers and parents in the Teachers Lounge and Parents Place and more! If you would like some ideas for summer reading, this is the place for you! 

What are you reading this summer?