Saturday, August 4, 2012

Classroom Pledge & Freebie



All over Pinterest I have been seeing this...

I have seen it with fancy letters from fun machines I can't afford, painted, stamped. Basically, you name it and I have seen it.  I love the overall idea but one line popped out at me that I hate:
 WE DO LOTS OF TESTS
All I can think is wait a minute.. tests?  At my school, we have weekly spelling tests and math tests at the end of each unit.  It isn't all about the tests.  We focus on hands-on learning and assessing.  That line makes me think, every subject, everyday, tests.  Yuck!  So of course, me being me, I once again avoided my to do list and did this little craft off of my wish list :)
So I am linking up with Tara over at 4th Grade Frolics for:


Here is what I created for myself:

And here is what I created for my FABULOUS, brand-spanking new, classroom teacher/best friend:

Aren't they just darling?  I am so happy with how they turned out!  And what made me even happier is the cashier at Joann's let me use multiple 50% off coupons in one transaction with my teacher discount!! 
I used thick scrapbook paper for the backing, printed on card stock, green and black glitter tape from American Crafts for the borders, and 2.5 inch back ribbon for the bow and to connect.  I have to say I am pretty impressed with myself (& my mom!)  I definitely get my craftiness from my mom.  On certain projects I do ask for her expertise.  Sometimes I have the vision but I need someone to help me think it through!  If you click on any of the pictures below you can download my version of In Our Classroom.  Happy Crafting!  :)




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45 comments:

  1. KellyAugust 4, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    So cute - I love it. :) Unfortunately, where I teach, we do LOTS of tests..and that might be an understatement...but I like the sign better without that phrase. They hear about tests enough. Thanks for sharing !

    Kelly
    First Grade Fairytales

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  2. Fun Games 4 LearningAugust 4, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Thanks Kelly! I agree that the tests part does look out of place so am glad that you took it out! :)
    Yours looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

    Teresa

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  3. UnknownAugust 4, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    It came out great! I love the sign too and am in the process of making one (without any fancy machine). I never thought to do it like this! Thanks for sharing!!

    Cyndi
    Lacy's Letters

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  4. tamberlyAugust 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Love it and the colors you chose! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Tamberly
    A Window Into Mrs Wheeler’s Class

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  5. Second Grade ChatterAugust 6, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Yay!!! This was on my to do list and you just made it possible for me to complete!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  6. BrandiAugust 6, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I love your sign! Thanks for sharing!

    Brandi
    Success in Second Grade
    Don’t forget to check out My Summer in Pictures Linky Party

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  7. Miss NelsonAugust 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Love it on the ribbon. So cute

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  8. Anne TussingAugust 6, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Love it! I took out "We do lots of tests" too!!

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  9. LindsayAugust 6, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    LOVE THIS!! I was going to have vista print do this for me but I LOVE yours so much better! THANKS FOR SHARING! :)

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  10. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks Kelly. Although we do a lot of testing I agree that is not all about the test. Thank you for creating a printable version for us! You rock!!
    Kat

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  11. Angi ManalliAugust 8, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    This is great! I don't like to remind the kiddos that they have to take lots of tests. Heck, I don't like to remind myself either!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower now! :)

    Angi
    ★ First-Graders from Outer Space ★

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  12. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks for the printable version. However, when I printed, the "In our classroom" shadowed the word classroom and in "we do family" it shadowed family. Go any ideas as to how I can change that? I really like this idea and want to use it this year!

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  13. kimberlyAugust 9, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    I also did not like the "We do tests," because it just didn't seem to fit with the theme of the poster... anyway, I'd been thinking of how to translate this to my classroom (No fancy machines here, either!) and you have totally made my life easier! What a doable and gorgeous option! Thank you so much! I've just downloaded several new fonts and am getting to work immediately! Happy teaching! Have a great year!

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  14. Carol D.August 9, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to create and hang this in my room! So glad you took out testing!! We do plenty of testing in my school, but it is NOT what I want to highlight! I will be mounting mine on bright blue paper, using zebra-striped tape and black ribbon.

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  15. AudreyAugust 10, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing! I absolutely love this!!! :)

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  16. amandaAugust 10, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Looooove this! And I agree with the whole "tests" part! Thanks for the freebie - I'll be making this tomorrow!

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  17. Ms.M from TeachingisagiftAugust 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you for doing this and making it a FREE download. I was going to do it myself but you saved me. I have seen the PIN all over Pinterest and finally thought...well I'll do it today...and lo and behold...you were generous enough to share!
    Ms.M
    http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca

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  18. AshAugust 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate your kindness and will be making this today :)

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  19. SallyAugust 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Just beautiful! I would have made one, but since you are so wonderful and shared your great work, now I just get to put it all together!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!! (So, funny, I finished typing this and looked at MsM's comments above - - similar thinking today!!

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  20. lov2teach3August 20, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I am doing this in my classroom. How did you hang the sign up on the door? I see the ring but then what hangs the rest? Thanks!!

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  21. LaurieAugust 22, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    While I had the same immediate reaction as a lot of people here about the Lots of tests part I actually like it. I'll tell you why. After the kids react to it you explain it like this: Yes, we are going to have tests every single day (insert student moans here lol). You are tested to do the right thing. You making the decision to not cheat, being kind to others, to stand up for someone that is being bullied, all of that is you being tested. So not only are you going to have to do subject testing, you will have tests on your characters as well. You can tie it in with Character Counts lessons. =)

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  22. TerriAugust 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!!! I love this and am going to put it in my classroom this year. Thank you for making this:)
    Cheers,
    Terri
    Terri's Teaching Treasures

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  23. laurenelizabeth87June 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you! This is fabulous!!! I can't wait to hang it up!

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  24. AngelaJune 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  25. TammieJuly 17, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    LOve this, I am going to use it this year in my room and maybe even make one for my friend as well! Thanks for sharing!!

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  26. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Too cute, thank you for sharing

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  27. KristyJuly 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Love your version!! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. BJuly 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing! This is going to be my first year teaching and I can't wait to make this for my classroom :)

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  31. erinhonorAugust 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I love it! How do you connect the ribbon to the paper? Hot glue?

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  32. TeacherGalAugust 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Love this! Do you have an editable version of this? I love it, but would like to put we are a TEAM, because we have a sports theme in my room.

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  33. Laura RauschAugust 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Thank you!! I am so excited to put this in my new classroom!

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  34. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!! You have NO IDEA how happy this makes me!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have been looking a poster of this since last summer trying to figure out an easy way to make it. You have made me one very happy & excited 3rd grade teacher!!!!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I would LOVE to print this and use this in my classroom! BUT...I cannot open your links? Any other way I can get it?

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  36. Monica HouseAugust 29, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I am getting an error as well. :( I LOVE this though!

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  37. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I love your idea! I am just making mine and have it all finished except for the bow at the top. I am wondering how you attached it to the top sign? Is it made in 2pieces? I need a few more directions if possible please.

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  38. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I love your idea! I am just making mine and have it all finished except for the bow at the top. I am wondering how you attached it to the top sign? Is it made in 2pieces? I need a few more directions if possible please.

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  39. jbfarms2009July 2, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Thank you so much for this download! I'm so excited to put it together for my classroom this fall :)

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  40. UnknownAugust 6, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    A million Thank yous for this!! We are all trying to decorate our rooms for pennies!! I'm so grateful!

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  41. AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Loved the original but didn't like the testing phrase. Thanks for sharing this wonderful time saver! Have a terrific school year!

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  42. JamieAugust 9, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    LOVE this!! Was wondering if you have an editable copy?

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  43. UnknownOctober 27, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    I love this and would like to make it for my team. Did you laminate the cards?

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  44. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Gracias me encanta esta idea la voy a llevar a cabo. Desde Puebla, México.😊

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