Wednesday’s Pinterest Pick and Math Freebie

        I’m not sure how many of you work with high school students but I work with 8 of them on my cheerleading squad.  Since football season started in August, I see them even more than my fiance.  Today was one of those days that reminded me of a reason I went into early childhood teaching in the first place – the pure joy and enthusiasm my little sweeties have for anything I introduce them to!  My cheerleaders on the other hand were crazy-unfocused and certainly NOT enthusiastic today (not good, considering we have state qualifiers this weekend).  I actually caught myself saying “1-2-3 eyes on me!” to them while they were chatting instead of cheering – until I embarrassingly reminded myself that they were 16 – not 6! Haha

      So I was thinking of how annoyed I was at the chatting during practice while I was roaming through Target this evening.  I came to the craft aisle and picked up some fuzzy balls and googly eyes.  I had pinned a picture of Quiet Critters on Pinterest the other night and thought they were SO cute! I know my little darlings would love to have a Quiet Critter hang out on their desk when I catch them working hard and quietly during independent work time.  The picture I pinned from Pinterest is below. Cute huh?!  This picture is from Meredith at Keen On Kindergarten. Do you think they would work for high school cheerleaders?! (J/K!)

Wednesday’s Pinterest Pick of the Week – Quiet Critters from Keen on Kindergarten