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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