New School for the New School Year

After 6 years at my wonderful school, May, I made the decision in April to transfer to a new school in August. May hired me right out of college and I learned so much there! My new school is 1 mile away, so I will no longer have to drive 17 miles, one way. My classroom has been packed up into a million boxes, sitting in storage. I can't wait to set up my new room. I am so anxious, like a first year teacher!


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Making 10 Cards

I made "Making 10" cards. I laminated cardstock, then added beads on a string so they can slide like an abacus, as they find ways to make 10, similar to a rekenrek.


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"Smartie" Pants

I made 60 tiny pairs of pants for a welcome gift on the first day of school for my kindergartners. I printed them on blue cardstock in a table. Then, I cut them out without a pattern, mostly using my paper cutter.





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Characters

A simple reminder to draw people with clothes, body parts, & details when illustrating. :)


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Groovy Graduation

We had a '60s theme again this year, like we did 2 years ago.



We tie-dyed shirts.



Then, I took them home and washed them.


The invitations were rolled to look like tiny dplomas.



Here's what they said.




I used a simple punch to jazz up our goody bags.






Here are the programs (which weren't folded yet).



We had Candy Bar Awards for every child and our aide.


The tables were decorated.

Here is one of the Wow! moments during our performance practice.
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Volunteers

Here is what we made for our fantastic volunteers. All 23 of them! The Lifesavers read, "You are a Lifesaver!" and the rock candy read, "You rock!"









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The Paper Bag Princess

We read The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. Then we made costumes and responded to the story!


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Mouse Was Mad

The students picked Mouse Was Mad from the library. It's a cute story about anger and calming techniques. :)

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Thanks a Latte

Here are some adorable gift ideas!

(Gift cards are hiding inside.)

(There is a glass vase glued inside.)
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It's Testing Time!

Good luck on the CRTs 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades!


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Composing

Here's a pocket chart I cut into half. Then, I used tape to create a ten frame. We use it to compose and decompose in math centers.

Also, I flash a number card and the students use counters and their own ten frames to make that number.


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Rainbow to 5

My kids loved this, from http://littlestscholars.blogspot.com/2012/03/ways-to-make-5-rainbow.html. We also completed the "Rainbow to 10."

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Full-Day Kindergarten

We are offering full-day kindergarten again for the 2013-2014 school year. I made these signs for the campus, however, one didn't even last 24 hours.


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"Kindergarden" Sprouts

This year I used cups rather than a water table for planting. The children were able to take home their cups prior to spring break, complete with a little sign. I used puffy paint to write every student's name. Waterproofing was a must.


The sign reads, "I have sprouted in kinder'garden.'"


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Love Potion #9

We made Love Potion on Valentine's Day, to wash down our cupcakes. I put the potion in dispensers so the kids could get it themselves. They also got to take about an ounce home for their families. I gave them a tiny amount because of the ridiculous amount of sugar. I told the students they would be filled with loving thoughts and kindness.


Recipe:
Pink lemonade
Sprite
Sprinkles
Candy heart


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Valentine's Day Mailboxes

Today, we prepared for tomorrow's card exchange by making mailboxes. We read _Hello Kitty:_Happy_Valentine's_Day_. In the story, valentines get mixed up, so I emphasized the importance of matching the names to the correct mailbox! First, we painted and let them dry while we went to Computers.


Then we decorated with lace, paper, and stickers.


I used puffy paint to write each child's name on their mailbox. Now, we are ready!


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Valentine's Day Counters

As math manipulatives this Valentine's week, we are using old candy hearts. I sprayed them with hairspray to keep bugs (and kindergartners) away!


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100th Day

Today was our 100th day of kindergarten! We celebrated by dressing as 100 year olds, reading Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten, counting, and eating the number, 100.

I found these certificates at Target, in the $1 bin.
Last year, we used Twinkies for the "1," and today we used "cookie straws."


We used bingo daubers to make 100 gumballs in our machines.

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Groundhog Day

We will predict whether or not the groundhog will see his shadow in our journals, while enjoying these snacks!




I found this snack in Family Fun magazine. :)




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FOSS Kit

In our science kit, we are exploring animals. We made these this week, as we observe our fish.




I got the idea from Family Fun magazine.




Here are our two habitats.




Toby & Giggles




I put the fish under the Elmo so every one could see them without crowding. The students have been observing them in small groups, during our centers. They have to write about the fish in their journals.




Love Bug & Thomas




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