Sprocket Woman…
Sprocket Woman’s real name is Mrs. Larrence (my son’s 4th grade teacher). Sprocket woman is AMAZING! These are the facts: She’s married to Sprocket Man (Super Heroes like to marry other Super Heroes), she wears her red cape and mask around school, she created a “Bike Shop” for the kids in her class and for the last 3 months has had a real “Bike Shop” owner donating time each day, teaching the kids to repair bicycles. Sprocket Woman had had a bike extravaganza and school (they gave away 20 bikes, even more helmets, bike locks and safety pads), created “Bike Safety” day at school and also was in charge of “Ride Your Bike To School Week” where the kids have to check in and sign a bike safety contract.
The students in her class are learning all aspects of business…she has some in sales, some in book-keeping, etc. My son is learning to be a Bike Mechanic (he has always loved to take things apart and put them back together). She has even made business cards for each student! Fun!
Seriously…the kids love this and Sprocket Woman (Mrs. Larrence) is an outstanding teacher. If you think this is cool, you should have seen the classroom when they studied Egypt! They made their room into a museum and built a Tomb for other classes to tour (of course she was Pharaoh Larrence). Yup, she sure does know how to go the extra mile!
I was thinking about end of year gifts for my children’s teachers and wanted to do something cool for them. Obviously I chose to make a “Sprocket Woman” wall hanging…I couldn’t resist when I bought the Tim Holtz Sprocket Gears! I hope Sprocket Woman likes it!
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I adore the wall hanging SO much, Christie! The sprockets are an adorable addition – Mrs. Larrence is a lucky girl. How lucky Parker is to have Sprocket Woman as a teacher! Speaking of superheroes, what’s your superhero name? ScrapWoman? And since we now know that superheros like to marry other superheroes, does that mean that Dan is Guitar Man?
Great wall Art for a great teacher! She really sounds like the kind of teacher every child should have: one that makes learning fun and interesting.
As soon as I saw the picture, I thought ” those look like Tim Holz’ Gears”… so I almost had it right…. my boys like to watch the Tim Holtz DVD with me and look at his stuff at the Ranger website….. they also love the keys!
What a great gift Christie! I love this! Isn’t it wonderful when we are blessed with good teachers who touch our kid’s lives in ways they will always remember??!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
How great. The “Sprocket” woman will love your sign! My sister is a retired teach of 34 years and I know she would be thrilled. I didn’t know Tim had sprockets out. I love his stuff! Enjoy the holiday weekend! Cindi
Now THAT is how teacher’s should be! Thank God for Teacher’s like Sprocket Woman!!!
I had a fabulous 5th Grade Teacher. Mrs. Deplant. She had a guinea pig. I loved her!
I love your wall hanging but the story behind it makes it even more special. What a wonderful woman. She deserves a lot of kudos for going that extra mile…maybe 2 miles on a bicycle. Thanks for sharing it.
Oh Christie, this is just fantastic! Your son and you are so lucky to have a great teacher like that. They are few and far between these days! How awesome that she is making such a difference in these childrens lives!
Have a fantastic weekend!
That is totally AWESOME!!!
You are so creative! I love the Tim Holtz Gears! The teacher will love it!
Take care..
Cecile
What a wonderful teacher, wish more were this way. Hands on is such a great way for kids to learn. That wall hanging is adorable. I bet she loved it.
I love hearing about other women named “Sprocket.”