Celebrating Success! DIY Success Frame

"I think I can, I think I can..." said the Little Engine that Could.  My kids love to say "I did it!"  That sense of accomplishment and success is HUGE.  As a teacher, it is one of the joys of the job.  To see a child 'get it' is priceless. 

How do you celebrate success?  Throughout the year, I hope to share with you simple ways on how you can celebrate success. 

Today, I have a SO SIMPLE DIY that I think can make a huge impact on your students and for all you moms out there, for your own kids.

This project took me about 1 hour (mainly because I had some interruptions-those darn kids again-my own-haha :) and was under $5.00!!!

I got to use my Silhouette Cameo!  Yay! They have these vinyls you can use to make your life even easier! (which is sold online and at Haaahhhbby Lahhhhbby-I love that place!) -anyway-

Steps:

1.  Place the Duck Tape around the edge of the foam sheet (I use foam sheet because it is durable yet easy to cut) to make a border

2. Cut your letters using a Cameo or you can use stickers or some other '3D' letters like wood letters of glitter letters--whatever your heart desires!

3. Then I cut a small rectangular shape using the Cameo and the chalkboard vinyl.  I wanted this to be pretty plain.  The idea is to write tons of successes as they come up throughout the year.

4. I attached the letters and the shape to the foam board.

5.  I traced a small paper plate to make a circle.

6.  I cut the circle out and voila! 

You could celebrate big things like "I made a 100% on my spelling test" or small things "I kept my desk clean for 2 days." I would bring this out every once in awhile and for those much needed rewards--just so you don't get overwhelmed.

What is one success your kiddos have made?

 Have fun celebrating all those successes!  Especially these first weeks of school!! Have a great weekend!

*Cheers* April