Okay, so after what I did yesterday, I am SUPER THANKFUL for my job at my wonderful school and I am SO HAPPY it's located in an amazing setting. Here's a pic:Really nice, right? Yesterday, I spent the day with my best friend/teaching partner and her daughter because her daughter JUST GOT HIRED AT A CHARTER SCHOOL IN FIRST GRADE! And we went to help her set up her classroom. Except . . . um, ... Read More about Carpet Spots and Thoughts
Teeth Talk
Once again, let me thank Christina for this fab idea! And for those of you who actually know me, this "losing a tooth stuff" makes me feel very ill. But I shall power through! Last year, I made these adorable tooth badges using clear plastic badges and lanyards from Staples. I hung them by my meeting area and the kids could go grab one if they'd lost a tooth the night before or on the weekend. ... Read More about Teeth Talk
Sight Words/Listening and Speaking Update
Happy Sunday to you all! As I read through some of my comments, I thought I should give a little update. My posts tend to be so long-winded (see number 5 in this post) , I honestly can't believe I forgot to give certain details! 1. Listening and Speaking - I use the Dr. Jean claps and cheers after each child has shared. We use the cheers at other times, too, but it is absolutely mandatory ... Read More about Sight Words/Listening and Speaking Update
Sight Words
Hi everyone! I am avoiding cleaning the house. We may or may not have friends coming over after we go out to eat with them. I feel like the house should be clean, just in case, but I am procrastinating. I almost NEVER procrastinate on classroom "to do" lists but when it comes to cleaning my house, I'm the worst. I should probably start a "to do" list on what I need to clean but I think I'll ... Read More about Sight Words
Songs in the Classroom Linky Party
Hadar over at Miss Kindergarten is having a linky party about songs and I had to join in because I just LOVE her blog! She posed this question, "Do you sing songs in your classroom?" and then asked us to link up. YES. YES. YES. I sing the whole livelong day. I use songs for transitions, learning, and getting the wiggles out. If the kids and I aren't singing, then I have Baroque, Beethoven, ... Read More about Songs in the Classroom Linky Party
Listening and Speaking
I never posted last night after my big planning/shopping day because I was busy reading other blogs all night! :) Well, I did watch Big Brother and I don't feel sorry for Keith. He had NO GAME! And I'm happy Jordan won HOH. She's too funny!! I have to confess that I did not bargain shop and have no $1 finds to share. I swear, our local teacher supply store's prices went up!! Does $3.00 for ... Read More about Listening and Speaking