I'm going to have a Holiday Party in a couple of weeks because we have to, and because it's fun, and because we have to. I always have five centers. Because I have five table groups. A room parent (or two) usually organizes the party, and I just put my stamp of approval on the different ideas, but generally it goes something like this: Craft of some sort Game of some sort Bingo ... Read More about Timers – YES OR NO
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Upheaval
I had to go back to school today after a two week Spring Break. The hubby was not sympathetic AT ALL. But I know you all are. Because you understand. I survived. My kids were happy to see me. I gave everyone a chance to share something about their vacation. Here's just a general list of what I was told: I went to Disneyland. I went to Hawaii. I went to ... Read More about Upheaval
Monday Motivation – Daily Schedule
Today's Monday Motivation hosted by Teacher by the Beach is all about Daily Schedules. A Daily Schedule in my world is very BROAD. Flexible, let's say. I have a lot of spillage. Things and lessons and activities and groups and this-and-that just tend to spill over into the next block of time. That's what I mean by spillage. So just keep that in mind as I go over my "Daily ... Read More about Monday Motivation – Daily Schedule
Five for Fraturday
I did it. BAM. First week of school (three whole days) is finished! I am so so so tired, but so so so happy!! My class of 30 is super sweet, quiet, and calm. I keep pinching myself to see if I'm dreaming. They're all as cute as a button, kind, follow directions, and LET ME READ A STORY WITHOUT INTERRUPTING. People. It's like a dream come true. Last weekend, I ... Read More about Five for Fraturday
Freebielicious Educents Back to School Bundle
Hey there! Greetings from Texas -- I have already eaten at one of my favorite restaurants here, The Cotton Patch. Kerry and I split country fried steak (with extra white gravy). We have already talked about the places I need to hit up while I'm here. I may have to change the name of my blog before the week is up. Anywho. This is making me hungry so I'm moving ... Read More about Freebielicious Educents Back to School Bundle