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Elf in the Classroom: Week 1

December 8, 2013 By Rachel

I’m so excited to share Elf antics!

Day 1: Our Elf arrived via our Assistant Principal! 
Directly from the North Pole!
We named him Rocky!
While we were at lunch, he escaped the box!
Watching over us
 That afternoon, we watched the movie! 
Day 2: Rocky was floating high in the classroom
 And he noticed we needed more glue sticks!  What a nice elf!
 Day 3: Rock left us a note out of magnets.
Ty is the elf in my teaching partner’s room.  
The kiddos have decided that Rocky and Ty are BFFs! 
Day 4: 
Mustaches!
So fun!
I can’t wait to see what Rocky is up to this week!
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    1. Michelle Griffo says

      December 8, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      I love all of your elf photos! Thank you for linking up!

    2. Deb Hanson says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:18 AM

      The photos with the mustaches are so darn cute!!
      ~Deb
      Crafting Connections

    3. Alison Rose says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:53 AM

      Rocky was very sweet to leave you guys glue sticks. Can you ask Rocky if he will come leave me a winning lottery ticket? Lol!
      Can't wait to see what else Rocky is up to in your room!
      Alison
      Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

    4. Joanne Miller says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:38 AM

      We have the elf at home, but I love that you're using it in your classroom! You're very creative with Rocky! Love your pics!
      Joanne
      Head Over Heels For Teaching

    5. Unknown says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      Just found your blog and I am so glad!! Super cute-love all of the things Rocky is doing in your classroom! 🙂 I also just spent entirely way to uch time on your 35 before 35…what a fun list (I might have to come up with something similar!) I am your newest follower!

      Amanda
      Learning to the Core

    6. Vic Vincent says

      December 11, 2013 at 4:11 AM

      I bet Rocky knows Mr. Vincent! Hehe

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