Thursday, July 28, 2011

Easy 5 Frames

I had these paint samples lying around from when I was choosing paint for my shelves at school and I thought about how perfect they'd be as 5 frames. I just need to cut off two of the sections and ta-da I'll have brightly colored frames for my first graders to use at the beginning of the year. I may even glue two of them to a piece of cardstock to make 10 frames (or I may just print some off that I've already downloaded this summer). I got these samples at Wal-Mart in case you want to go grab some too.


In other news, my chair makeover is complete! Thanks to a lot of help from my mom this chair is ready for read alouds. I love it! Here are the before and after pics.







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  1. Fran KramerJuly 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    You are a genius. These are often used for scrapbooking but I have never known what to do with them in the classroom. I keep thinking flash cards of some kind. Love this idea and love the chair. I am feeling a bit dotty right now!
    Fran@kindergartencrayons.blogspot.com

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  2. Learning with Mrs. ParkerJuly 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I love the chair! The colors are great!
    Great idea re: the paint samples. Kids will love the colors.

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  3. DiannaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Cool idea with the paint samples! I was just thinking I would go to Wal-mart and grab a bunch, but they might think it's weird if I snag a whole stack {handfuls} of them! :) Well.. maybe I'll just start my collection now- a little at a time! hehe.. Thanks Melissa!

    http://firstgradejabber.blogspot.com

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  4. TamiJuly 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    That chair came out great. It looks wonderful

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  5. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The paint sample five frames are great. I've been waiting to see your chair makeover. It is beautiful. I love the colors.

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  6. The Waller FamilyJuly 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Fantastic idea on the 5 frames! LOVE the chair.

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  7. EmilyJuly 28, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Your chair looks great!

    I love that 5-frame idea....I'd probably tape another to the bottom and it a foldable 5 OR 10 frame so the kids can just unfold or fold it closed :)

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  8. MelissaJuly 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Emily- love that idea. That's just what I'll do!

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  9. KimberlyJuly 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Melissa,
    Love this idea! And... the chair is ADORABLE!
    Kimberly
    Funky First Grade Fun

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  10. Deedee WillsJuly 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    What a great idea! Love the chair! Totally adorable!
    Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

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  11. StacyAugust 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I'm so jealous you got that chair for $3!! WTG!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I love the combo of the blue and black & white. And the polka dots!!! Love them! :-)

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