Almost Wordless Wednesday


Each one of my students brought me a flower today to combine into a beautiful bouquet. Aren't they lovely!!!

Remember me blogging about how our caterpillars turned into larvae? Well, they hatched today!

Remember our real larvae? Here is one with a butterfly emerging.....

 And here are the butterflies getting ready to fly out and explore the world!



         Kindergarten can be such a magical year!

56 comments

  1. Ms. A // April 14, 2010 at 9:31 PM  

    Beautiful roses!

  2. Personalized Sketches and Sentiments // April 14, 2010 at 9:34 PM  

    Beautiful bouquet :o) And what a wonderful, fun-looking classroom!

    Blessings & Aloha!
    (Oh I meant to also say in my other comment...thank you so much for stopping by! :o)

  3. Unknown // April 14, 2010 at 10:44 PM  

    HOW FUN ARE YOU!!!! So cool!
    Those students are so lucky!!
    Thank you so much for your visit! Oh yep, we had a lot of Strawberries today! LOTS!
    Have a good night.
    Gros bisous
    Frenchy

  4. carissa // April 14, 2010 at 11:34 PM  

    the bouquet idea is so sweet! it's just adorably stunning! you should get them to do that once every week!

  5. Veronica Lee // April 15, 2010 at 12:19 AM  

    Beautiful bouquet!

    You're such a great teacher.

    Happy Thursday!

  6. Crystal // April 15, 2010 at 7:43 AM  

    Hey I came to check out the butterflies - I am sooo glad my son is not in your classroom right now - I might have to buy replacment butterflies when he was done --- lol.

    Actually I would love for him to have you for a teacher - want to move to OKlahoma?

  7. Shell // April 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM  

    What beautiful flowers!

    The butterflies just hatched in my son's preschool class and the kids were SO excited!

  8. Amy // April 15, 2010 at 1:23 PM  

    Beautiful Flowers!

    I have a Blog Award for you on my blog!
    http://chapters-of-me.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-very-first-blog-award.html

  9. Anonymous // April 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM  

    I love that your students worked together to make your bouquet. I remember doing the butterfly project as a classroom teacher!

  10. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM  

    Thanks Ms. A,

    I am going to take them home tonight and tell my husband I have a secret admirer. You think he will fall for that? Me either...sigh

  11. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:55 PM  

    Personalized,

    I am a tad bit colorful to say the least when it comes to decorating my classroom. Some people prefer to wear sunglasses....lol

  12. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM  

    Le Chateau....

    Thanks for your sweet comment! Hope you had a great day!

  13. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:57 PM  

    Hmmmmmm Carissa,

    Something tells me that they wouldn't go for that...I better not push my luck...lol

  14. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:57 PM  

    Thanks Veronica....hope you had a wonderful day today!

  15. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM  

    Crystal,

    I am checking into commuter flights as soon as I finish typing this comment....lol

  16. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM  

    Shell,

    They DO love butterflies, don't they. My kids had so much fun making their own too. The things that look like sausages (larvae) have their egg carton caterpillar in them. They have big buddies in
    4th grade that made the butterflies for them so we opened up the "larvae" so they would "hatch".

  17. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM  

    Thanks so much Amy ....you are so sweet! I appreciate it.

  18. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 5:02 PM  

    It is a great project isn't it JDaniel's Mom. I bet you miss teaching at times...but I know you love being home with your sweet son!

  19. Unknown // April 15, 2010 at 6:38 PM  

    What a beautiful boquet :) And I love the projects - what fun!

  20. VKT // April 15, 2010 at 8:14 PM  

    Thanks Rene! The children really enjoyed them!

  21. Tracie // April 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM  

    Your flowers are beautiful! And your kindergarteners will be flying off soon, too.....

  22. fancygrlnancy // April 15, 2010 at 10:32 PM  

    the flowers are beautiful!
    Seeing caterpillars turn to butterflies is great and even better when you can see it with a child.

  23. jeff campbell // April 15, 2010 at 10:40 PM  

    very crafty post teacher...thanks for you rvisit to my post...see ya soon...

  24. Scarlet of Moms Wear Your Tees // April 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM  

    What a great idea for the flower bouquet! I think maybe I will see if my daughter's class wants to do that on the last day of school!

  25. Sunshine of Seven // April 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM  

    What fun activities you do with your class! (I also love flowers, the picture caught my eye.)

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    You have a fun sense of humor in your writings.

  26. Unknown // April 16, 2010 at 5:20 PM  

    I came and followed from your comment. Would be thrilled to have your follow back!

    www.crazyjayzplace.blogspot.com

  27. Jenna // April 16, 2010 at 10:46 PM  

    Hi there. Thanks for stopping by my blog... www.momsbalancingact.com. I'm already one of your followers...great blog!

  28. Shannon // April 16, 2010 at 11:43 PM  

    Visiting from FF. Had to become a new follower, since I was an elementary teacher before becoming a SAHM. Looking forward to reading more.

  29. Set Apart Living Mama // April 16, 2010 at 11:57 PM  

    One more thing. People don't realize how importnant Kg is to a child and how much the teacher impacts a little ones life. I still remember the short haired blonde with red round rimmed glasses who's name was Mrs Slickenmyer. She would call us her Slick Chicks :) When I was in 1st-3rd grade I used to see her in the hall and my eyes would just light up! I would have to get out of line and run to give her a hug! I'm 26 years old now and I'm sure she doesn't even know that I still think of her once in awhile she was a great and memorble teacher as well as my 3rd grade teacher Mrs Hines. Because of those 2 I wanted to become a teacher. THat didn't happen though. It's ok because I'll be homeschooling my little ones soon :)

  30. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:07 AM  

    That is so true Tracie!

  31. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:08 AM  

    That is so true fancygrnancy!

  32. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:08 AM  

    Thanks Jeff....have a wonderful week-end.

  33. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:09 AM  

    It really made my day Scarlett!

  34. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:15 AM  

    Thanks for the comment Sunshine. Have a wonderful week-end.

  35. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:16 AM  

    Consider it done Crazy Daisy!!

  36. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:16 AM  

    Thanks Jenna!!!

  37. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:18 AM  

    Thanks Shannon...following you back!!

  38. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 12:19 AM  

    Thanks for your comment Glenda. If I can ever provide you with any materials in your homeschooling journey...please do not hesitate to ask. I would be happy to help!

  39. Robyn Jones // April 17, 2010 at 12:53 AM  

    What a lovely bouquet! I also liked the butterfly theme in the classroom...I wanted to do my youngest girls room in butterflys, but couldn't find the stuff...In the end, we have gone with lady bugs...Thanks for visiting my blog today, I am following you now.. :) Have a good weekend...

  40. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥ // April 17, 2010 at 12:55 AM  

    I have a JK student myself and each day everytime he come home from school, I always learn something new, and there's always a new song he's so willing to teach me how to sing. :)I just want you to know that I personally think that being a Kinder Teacher is the Best Job in the world,How can you handle those bundles of kid everyday, I only have one and he's driving me crazy. Thank God for Kinder Teacher like you. :)

    and btw,thanks for visiting my blog,I'm now your follower I do hope you can follow me back. :)

  41. Amanda Tempel // April 17, 2010 at 1:13 AM  

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am definantly interested in your blog, So here I am, your newest follower :)

    I hope you still follow mine too!
    Take Care,
    Amanda T
    http://mylifewithratsandmore.blogspot.com

  42. Set Apart Living Mama // April 17, 2010 at 1:36 AM  

    Ohh thank you bunches!

  43. Betty Manousos // April 17, 2010 at 2:00 AM  

    What a lovely blog you have!
    I am now following you!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting and hope you'll visit me again!
    Wish you a great weekend!
    Betty

  44. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM  

    Thanks Robyn,

    I am following you back...have a great week-end.

  45. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM  

    Thanks Amanda,

    I am following you back...have a great week-end!

  46. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM  

    Thanks Glenda!

    Looking forward to following you!

  47. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:25 AM  

    I certainly will Betty! Thanks a bunch!

  48. Jenn // April 17, 2010 at 8:28 AM  

    What a fun post! I actually have a Kindergartener! I can't wait to read more. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower! I hope you'll stop by again and follow me back.

    Have a great weekend!
    Jenn :)

  49. Holly // April 17, 2010 at 9:21 AM  

    The flowers are beautiful! Thanks for visiting my blog!

  50. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM  

    Thanks Jenn,

    I am following you back. Have a great week-end!

  51. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM  

    It was sweet of the children Holly. Have a great week-end!

  52. Marla // April 17, 2010 at 11:17 AM  

    Your flowers are beautiful.

  53. Kimberly // April 17, 2010 at 5:08 PM  

    WOW!!! You have a great blog. Lots of wonderful information. I LOVE the flowers and the butterflies are amazing!

    Thanks for stopping by (FF). It's nice to "meet" you!

  54. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:51 PM  

    Thanks Marla. I found it to be such a sweet gesture that every child brought in a flower for the bouquet!

  55. VKT // April 17, 2010 at 8:52 PM  

    Ditto She scribes...have a great week-end!

  56. VKT // April 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM  

    Dear Willa,

    I would have to agree. I think teaching kindergarten is the best job in the world too!