Saturday, August 25, 2012

First Week of School 2012

We had a wonderful first week in First Grade.  I am so blessed for my 23 little sweethearts.  We had many great adventures which included earning the most tickets in the first grade...big accomplishment. WAY TO GO :) 
After discussing the rules on the playground and reading "The Recess Queen," we made crowns and drew the correct ways to behave on the playground...so far I can tell they listened, because they have been following the rules.

We also made some JITTER JUICE to get rid of all of those "First Day Jitters" and I think Sara really liked it :) 

Meygan enjoying some "Jitter Juice."

After reading "The Crayon Box That Talked," we all worked together in groups to create pictures with a WHOLE box of crayons with lots of colors.  They did a fantastic job working together without complaining or fighting.  Group 1

Group 2

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Group 3

Finished product: Group 1

Finished product: Group 2

Finished product: Group 3

Finished product: Group 4

Finished product: Group 5

Finished product: Group 6


Sunday, August 19, 2012

New School Year = New Group of Youngins'

I am super excited that the 2012-2013 school year is about to be underway.  I had a blast meeting my new First Grade friends on Thursday!  I was able to meet 19 new friends.  I had a few that I will just have to wait until Tuesday to meet.  I cannot believe we start another school year on Tuesday.  Summer is over and School is here.  I am happy to also say that I will be having a sweet baby girl on/around November 9th, named Laken Hollis West.  We are very excited.  I will miss my little friends during those 6 weeks but I will return on Christmas Party day....feeling lucky?? :)

Here are some fun pictures of my NEW friends and of our updated classroom!
The door :) 

View from the door as you enter.  Goodies on desk for Meet the Teacher Night.

View from my desk.

View from cubbies/reading table.

View from bathroom corner (towards my desk)

Behavior Chart :)

Reading Area

Me and my teacher friends (Mrs. Kellet & Mrs. Garrison)

Mrs. Garrison caught me fixing the calendar....got to get it ready somehow :) 

MY NEW FRIENDS :) ....aren't they cute??