Biography Reports

Wow, I am so impressed with the biography reports that the class gave last week! The kids did a great job learning their information about a famous person, I can tell that they practiced a lot.  Thank you parents for your support on this project. 

Class Auction Project Tee-Pee

We made a tee-pee for our class auction project this year! The kids tie-dyed fabric using sharpies and rubbing alcohol.  I sewed their tie-dye into bunting flags to hang around the tee-pee.  I sewed a stripe of polka dot fabric to the bottom to add some more pattern! 

Brain Breaks

Brain breaks are a lifesaver, especially in kindergarten! If we have to transition from one sitting activity to another, I always make sure I squeeze a brain break in the middle.  My class loves them so much, I even use them as a reward sometimes.

Shake Break- This is our ultimate favorite, my kids could seriously watch this 10 times in row. 

 It's short and sweet. Any of the Pancake Manor videos are pretty fun.

Passport Centers

Our usual routine in the mornings is to do 4 rotations involving reading, writing, or math.  We spend the same amount of time at each rotation (usually about 10-15 minutes) and I designate the groups.  I've been playing around with the idea of setting up centers and letting students pick where they want to visit.  In order to give some regulation to the process, I made a "passport" of all the choices they could pick from and let the class know that they needed to get at least 3 stamps during the time.

 

Next time, I would add a couple timers to the popular stations like iPads and read to self so they can make sure they get enough time to visit 3 places.

Business Cards

Zazzle has the cutest business cards ever! I've been lusting over them for awhile, but didn't ever see a need to have them.  Our assistant principal today suggested that I should get some made so they could pass them out on tours and show prospective parents the blog.  So....I finally get to have some! I am SO excited.  I feel grown up ;)

Most Popular Pins this Week

Here are the most popular pins from my Pinterest this week!

Finished and unfinished baskets using placemats via The Creative Chalkboard

The reading strategy unit we use via Kinder Gals

Shaving cream snow paint via Growing a Jeweled Rose