Top 5 #1

And here you have it.. my number one sought after post of all time is... 

Please play the video for added emphasis on how big of a deal it is that we got to #1

Foot Massages

Why I think this has the number 1 spot?

Honestly, I think you all think I told those kids to rub my feet all day long and am some kind of evil substitute teacher.  Hopefully you read the whole thing to realize that isn't what happened at all!

OR

Maybe you all think it is hilarious and go back to it often for a laugh?

Whatever the reason, you all search this out so much that it is far and beyond without any competition my most viewed post of all time.

Top 5 - #2

My second most viewed post was

Dress to Impress

Why I think this one made it into the top 5?

I don't want to say it is because of the words that I used and surely people don't just google "dress to impress" but maybe they do.  What I want to believe is that others out there want to know how to dress as a substitute teacher (or teacher) and so you've come back time and time again to double check... I imagine the conversation you have with yourself goes a little something like this:

"Alright, cool watch and shoes [check], something sparkly to distract the kinders [check], awesome tie that everyone will be talking about [check].. I'm ready to go!"

Please remember to put on pants and a shirt... those are important too!

Top 5 - #3

My third most searched and viewed post was on 

Optical Illusion Art

Why I think this one made it into the top 5?

It's art!

I know I do a lot of internet searches when it comes to my art classes and so this doesn't surprise me.

PLUS, I think I did a rather good job with this lesson.  I mean, I included books and everything!

Would I do this lesson again in my classroom?

I would.  I can't this year because I have some of the same students as last year... but once I get a 100% fresh batch of kids i'll do it again!

Top 5 - #4

My 4th most popular post of all time was

Telephone Pictionary

Why I think this made the top 5?

Much like Mad Libs, Telephone Pictionary is a fun time and people (you included) want to know about it!  Plus, it can have kids practicing descriptive words to really describe the scene that was drawn to get it as accurate as possible.

Do I use it in my classroom?

I haven't yet.  The problem with Telephone Pictionary is it works well with about 10 people.  My class size last year was 22.  Maybe I'll try it this year if half my class is ever out with the flu or something.