Anyone who has been around my mom knows that she can be a bit of an over-achiever at times. All of us girls are quickly coming to the realization that we have been blessed/cursed with this trait. Most of the time it is a good thing, but it can become pretty annoying when you come up with these brilliant ideas (that happen to be a TON of work) and just can't let them go. This was one of those weeks at work. I was really excited to come up with an idea of a Christmas themed symmetrical mural. Then I started researching making paper snowflakes and realized that they are really 6 sided, not four, so you can't just fold the paper in fourths. So I spent a bit perfecting my snowflake making skills so I could teach my kiddos. One class made snowflakes, another made ornaments for the tree, and another made presents to go under the tree--all with symmetry of course! While it was A LOT of work (and mess!!) the end product was worth it.
It just so happened that my principal came through the next day and loved it! BONUS POINTS!
Speaking of ideas that take too much time...I also thought it would be marvelous to have the kids find the letters of symmetry in their name. One of the standards is that they can find symmetry in letters of the alphabet, but isn't their own name so much more fun?? I thought so. Until I started calculating how many letters that would be. 357 in case you were wondering. Thankfully, I am super blessed with an amazing volunteer that made over 300 of them. So I was just left with a few and then sorted them to create 60 names. Once again, lots of work--but so worth it. The kids loved it and are so excited to get to take them home to hang on their walls.
So thanks mom, for blessing/cursing us with this lovely trait of having to be over the top. Other people seem to think it's a blessing--and maybe one of these days I'll agree.
4 comments:
The projects look great. You may just turn a few (or more) of your kids into math nerds with all of the cool math projects.
I'm in the midst of the crazy over-the-top projects at the moment as well with Christmas gifts. Uh, just a warning, yours may be late. :)
I'm not sure if I should say, 'thanks for the compliment' or 'it's not my fault!' Regardless, I'm very proud of all 3 of you (and the men you chose to share your lives with). I'm glad you posted pictures. The bulletin board looks great. Those are awesome snowflakes. Love, MOM
Thanks! I sure hope I convert some of my kids into math loving nerds.
As for the snowflakes, I'm quite proud. Those are some pretty sweet snowflakes coming from 7 year olds. (Who am I kidding, I was proud of the one I made too!)
It looks like you had a great time and the finished product looks fantastic. Aren't your co-workers a little "over it?"
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