Poor, neglected Valentine's Day

Halloween Party Time!

Illumination 2013

A few ideas to start the year.....

Welcome Back!

Mardi Gras is February 12th

As usual, there are additional ideas in the post from last February.

Valentine's Day 2013

Valentine's Day Party Ideas

Celebrate the Year of the Snake

Let the kids see the animal/characteristics from the year they were born.

Chinese New Year Rat

1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996. 2008. People born in the Year of the chinese new year rat are cheerful, charming and welcome everywhere. They compatible with people born in the years of Dragon, Monkey and Ox.

Chinese New Year OX

1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009. People born in the Year of the chinese new year OX are hardworking and patient. They compatible with people born in the years of Snake, Rooster and Rat.

Chinese New Year Tiger

1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Tiger have a forceful personality and Tigers are adventurous and confident. They compatible with people born in the years of Horses, Dragons, and Dogs.

Chinese New Year Rabbit

1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They compatible with people born in the years of Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

Chinese New Year Dragon

1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Dragon have strong personalities, love Dragon their freedom. Dragon are hate routine. They compatible with people born in the years of Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.

Chinese New Year Snake

1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Snake are sensitive with a strong sense of responsibility. They compatible with people born in the years of Ox and Rooster.

Chinese New Year Horse

1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Horse are hardworking, admirable and ambitious. They compatible with people born in the years of Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.

Chinese New Year Ram

1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Ram are gentle, caring. They compatible with people born in the years of Rabbits, Pigs and Horses.

Chinese New Year Monkey

1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Monkey are charming, cheeky and clever. They compatible with people born in the years of Dragon and Rat.

Chinese New Year Rooster

1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Rooster are faithful to family and friends. They compatible with people born in the years of Ox, Snake, and Dragon.

Chinee New Year Dog

1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Dog are loyal and caring with a fearless streak. They compatible with people born in the years of Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

Chinese New Year Pig

1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019. People born in the Year of the chinese new year Pig are peace loving, trusting and strong. They compatible with people born in the years of Rabbits and Sheep.

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown

Just send me a message if you would like the full party plan and printables! The printables include the left/right exchange game and the bingo sheets.

http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/11/crafty-kids-chevron-thanksgiving/

http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/11/05/5-sweet-thanksgiving-treats-for-the-kids/

43 spooky cupcake ideas!

All from Better Homes & Gardens
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/recipes/17-frightfully-good-halloween-cupcakes/#page=1

More treats!

Here are a few more simple treat ideas for your classroom Halloween parties. Remember to always check to see if you have any kids with peanut allergies in your classroom before you send anything with peanuts or peanut butter.  It's almost party time! Don't forget to check your volunteer spot sign-up lists to make sure you have all of the supplies you need!

recipe links:

http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2012/10/halloween-puppy-chow.html

http://blog.paperandparcel.com/2012/09/zombie-boogers.html

http://therecipegirl.blogspot.com/2008/10/candy-corn-cookie-bark.html

And a few more!

More Random Halloween Ideas

OK Procrastinators, if you haven't figured out what you are doing for the Halloween party, now is the time! Don't forget to gather your supply lists and send out a message using Volunteer Spot.  Here are some random party and snack ideas for Halloween. 

'Smore + Peep = Awesome!

I know some 5th graders that will be getting these!

Oreo Pop Ideas

Zombie Party!

Halloween Party Games

Lots of party games can be found on the sites below.  Be use to look at the archived posts from last October for more ideas!

http://www.partygameideas.com/halloween-games/
http://party.kaboose.com/holidays/halloween/games/halloween-partygames.html
http://www.halloweengames101.com/halloween-games.html
http://www.partygameideas.com/halloween-games/games-list.php

Monster Mash Bash!

Hostess with the Mostess - www.hostessblog.com has a great monster party feature this month, be sure to check it out!