We are now in week 4 of school and really starting to get into the groove of First Grade. We've been reviewing our phonics, sounding out words, working on blending, and writing up a storm! We introduced our Cool Blue Capital Pens *click the link to read more* the other day, and wouldn't you know it ~ they're getting it we're learning! We are noticing that a few of our friends are sprinkling capitals in the miDdle of a woRd or Writing their entire sentence in blue. We get it. They're super ... VIEW POST
Raise Your Cool Blue and Repeat After Me!
Stick to Good Behavior: Sticker Board Classroom Management Motivator
Even after 15 years of teaching first grade, we are constantly rethinking our behavior management system. What may have worked last year, doesn't quite pack the same punch this year. Then suddenly, that circa 1999 teaching trick we thought we retired along with our potato sack dresses, works like a charm! Kids are funny that way...Unpredictable, yet totally predictable at the same time. We have found one thing that has stayed pretty predictable over the years... Kids LOVE stickers! and Kids ... VIEW POST
Meet Me Mystery Bag
Building a class community is as important, if not more so, than all the reading, writing, and 'rithmetic we can cram. If we don't get along with each other, it can make for one extremely long school year, and we're NOT about to let that happen! Seriously, if Day 7 feels long, than we are in for a lot of grape feeding and fanning heartache come Day 177. But, fortunately we're off to a fabulous start! They are motivated, and kind, and they love to talk! A lot! Like us! So, guess who's winning ... VIEW POST
Love at First Day Sight…
They are wonderful, delightful, adorable and ooohhh so little. How soon we forget having just parted ways with 2nd Graders a few short months ago. It was love at first sight. But, it was Day One. We know. It was a whirlwind of day and we're beat, but it was a fun first day! Our school bell rang at 8:25am. We started the day off with a chuckle when our Firstie Friend next door delivered some "mid-morning" chocolate. We giggled because it was only 8:15am, but apparently felt like mid morning ... VIEW POST
First Day Jitters & Classroom Quick View
What a week... We don't know about you guys, but we are T-Minus 9 hours and 8 minutes from the first school bell of the year, and we can hardly wait. We're so excited to meet our new batch of fantastic first graders, but we're totally nervous too. It doesn't seem to matter how long we've been teaching, we always get the first day jitters. Do you get nervous for the first day? Typically, Christy's brain is so full of ideas tonight, she crashes. Tammy on the other hand, sits with a brain so ... VIEW POST
Back to School Style Giveaway ~ YAY!
We're feeling the rummmmble... Some of you have moved mountains in your classrooms, and are ready for the games to begin! You've styled from floor to ceiling, corner to corner, wall to wall. You've stapled, covered, clipped, and primped it all! It's BACK TO SCHOOL TIME, and we know you are freaking out ready to head back in style! But if you're like us, you've paid attention to e.v.e.r.y.l.a.s.t.d.e.t.a.i.l. except one... YOURSELF!!!! So, we're here to let you know ~ We've got your ... VIEW POST
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