Shrinky Dinks are one of those things that are pretty silly when you think about them but are super cool in real life. I recently got two Shrinky Dink kits in the mail, one with fairies and one with monsters, and before break, the 5th grade and I got to shrinking.

1. First we had to color:

I really like this kid's giant pencil "pencil holder"

2. Then, since at all times I must keep up the charade of being a teacher, I had them measure their “dinks” before and after baking.

Odmaa taking her measuring very seriously

3. Next it was time to bake. As I was working with a stove just one grade above a Easy Bake, I had the kids come up two at a time to watch the magic. I have to say even I was impressed.

4. Finally it was time to create our fairy tree. I have a feeling that it will be in a place of honor in that classroom for years to come…..

The bedazzled fairy tree.

Cutie Pies