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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
