This is Legit!

I know I haven't written much this year. I mean, I know I haven't written at all this year, but I've been inspired to write again because of events last week.

It's that time of year when we learn the phases of the moon. For such an odd topic that is unnecessary to know, it is one of my favorite topics to teach. I guess it's one of my favorites because we do lots of fun stuff, including a lesson with Oreos. I've decided that this lesson is very unnecessary, but loads of fun and the kids love it. The Basics: Place 8 Oreos in a circle and scrape the cream in the center off to illustrate the 8 phases of the lunar cycle. It has to be a favorite lesson with my class each year. I was even receiving, "You are the best teacher EVER!" comments because of this lesson. I also got my personal favorite, "This is the most legit thing I've ever done in school!" I paused for a second thinking one of my good friends had taken over the body of a 4th grader. I am familiar with hearing the word "legit" come from her...not a 9 year old!