Cool School Stuff

Fun Robot Valentine's Box. (=

Robot Valentine’s Box

The only time Cabot got to make a Valentine’s box for school was in preschool and he made a super-cool robot. It was a great use for a broken slinky! (= These pics are a but blurry, but they’re pretty cute. He was so excited about his creation. (= Sadly, he
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Giant Harry Potter Book Cover 

Cabot is working on a gigantic Harry Potter book cover for part of his Lego League Program presentation (nothing to do with the Robot Competition part of the competition, there’s lots involved in FIRST Lego League…) and I think he’s doing an amazing job!!! (=
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Mad Scientist Lab Classroom Party

Take a sneak peek at the Mad Scientist Lab Classroom party preparations. My sample Love Potion is “only for those old enough to date.”  (=
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Mad Scientist Sketches

I’m working on a Mad Scientist Lab for Cabot’s classroom party. Here’s a sketch of the girl and boy Mad Scientists so far. (=
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We dropped off some Reading Pillows for the little guy's classroom today. This year's assortment includes Harry Potter, dragons, monsters, Minions, Mickey Mouse and a Minecraft Creeper. (=

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Minions, Creepers and More

We dropped off some Reading Pillows for the little guy’s classroom today. This year’s assortment includes Harry Potter, dragons, monsters, Minions, Mickey Mouse and a Minecraft Creeper. (= Here are some pics of them.    
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Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (=

We are currently working on the Reading Pillows for Cabot’s classroom this fall, so I thought it was the perfect time to share some of the pillows we’ve done for the boys’ classrooms in the past. (= The first couple of years we only did Funny Monster Faces, but
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Here's a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo's classroom this fall

Sneak Peek — Minion Reading Pillows

Here’s a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo’s classroom this fall. (=
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We love to make Reading Pillows for the kiddos’ classrooms. Check out some of our fun designs. (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Reading Pillows for Cabot’s 1st Grade Classroom (=

I was going through some old photos and I found these cute ones of some of the Monster Reading Pillows we made for Cabot’s 1st grade classroom. I can’t believe how little Cabot was – look at him carrying pillows that are almost bigger than him into the school!!
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www.ShenaLeonard.com Messy Table, Creative House As an anonymous Kindergarten Teacher so aptly put it, “A Messy Table is a sign of a Happy and Creative household.” We couldn’t agree more! Check out all of the fun project ideas, recipes, reviews, and other things that keep our table looking well-loved every day. (=

Birthday Board – Lorax Theme (=

Here’s the March Birthday Bulletin Board the boys and I did for Riley’s school. We still have fuzzies floating around our house from the fluffy trees and mustache – but I’m going to call it “festive” and not “uncatchable mess.” (=
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Best Halloween Party Idea Ever!

If you’re looking for something fabulously cool to do for your kid’s upcoming Halloween party check this out! (= Bring some Witch’s Brew! It’s sooo cool, and easy to do. (= We just tested it at home and here how to set it up: Buy a large plastic cauldron at Party City or
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