School Bag Linky Party!

I had to link up with Abby from The Inspired Apple and her linky party about teacher bags! Here is the bag I am currently using. I know...It's not as cute as the other teacher bags, but it works for now. I have to confess that I stole it from my daughter.

 Here are some of the things inside:

What's in your bag?

Are you pinning?

Michelle's Math in the Middle is hosting a linky party so you can follow people that interest you.  

This is a quick and easy link-up.  All you need is:

1. A teacher blog, where you will write a quick little post telling your readers about this Linky Party ~ Then go link it HERE
2. A Pinterest account
3. The Follow Me on Pinterest Button displayed on your blog

HAPPY PINNING!

And I'm Back!

At least I hope! I have not blogged in over a month. I have been on break from school for 2 1/2 weeks. I am not doing much but cleaning, planning, and spending lots of time with my little one. I am also EXPECTING! I am 4 months pregnant so that is the main reason for me not posting anything lately. I have been extremely tired, nauseous, and HUNGRY! Not a great combination. I have been reading other blogs and have gotten some great ideas that I plan to use at the end of this month.

Two day iPad training!

Today I start my two day iPad training. Can't wait to receive the 5 I won!

Pictures...Finally!

So the first few weeks have been busy and exhausting! I am finally getting a chance to post some pictures.

So here is a picture of my Kissing Hand board.

 This will be my board for my student of the week.

 This is an activity my grade level does to talk about rules. We make this project after reading David Goes to School and creating our classroom rules.

 We write some of our rules inside the school house.

 Here is on of the Thinking Maps we've introduced. We used a circle map to make a list of things they can do.

 This is my "explorer" board. I've displayed The Three Little Pigs activity. We describe each house.

 Here is the inside.

 Here is the close up of the front of the activity. They had to draw the straw house, sticks house and bricks house.

iPads!

I just got an email today, letting me know I have been awarded 5 iPads to use in my classroom! All that grant writing paid off. I will first have to attend a two day training before receiving them. I am so EXCITED =) I can't wait!

First Week of 2011-2012

It was a long but GOOD week. I am enjoying my students. I have a GREAT group of kids.

Here is a picture of our first project, The Kissing Hand. The kids loved it. It has evolved throughout the years.

I could have sworn I took more pictures. Apparently, I only took pictures of the students. I will do my best to take pictures of my bulletin boards once they are completely done. I am the type that might redo them a few times until I am happy with them.

I am really excited to say that the Daily 5 is going well. I have 3 kids that I know I will have to work with. They try and talk to anyone near them. The rest of the kids are enjoying Read To Self. I had a little boy approach me and asked, "Are we doing read to self again." So I answered, "Yes. We have one more round." He then replied, "Good. I like read to self." They get excited every time we add a minute. On Monday we will be up to 7 minutes.