Give yourselves a hand!!

Being a teacher deserves a "big hand"!  

The middle and big hands sit around my room.
When I catch someone doing something special
I "give them a hand"!
These were purchased at Party City.

I LOVE vocabulary.  I feel it is
key to educational success.
With every book I introduce I
try to pick out key vocabulary for ABC order,
definition, syllables, etc.  I found these pocket
charts at Target for $1.00.  Perfect for hanging
vocabulary words.

1st Day is on it's way and a "freebie"!

We are going to start the year with the story the Kissing Hand.
I will certainly want to go over the vocabulary words.

Next we will tour the school using the clues Chester left us.

And then a little craft to hang.

Working With Words with focus on -ed and -ing.

What do you and Chester do?
During the day and at night.

There are activities for Opposites...

Working in partners the students will spin and discuss parts of the story.
I love having students work in partners.  It is a great way to build communication skills.

In math we will be collecting data and recording how we felt on the first day.

Chester is going to bring each student a cupcake.



Click here for the "freebie"

Students will find these on their desks when they arrive.

Watch for the SALE!

Tomorrow and Monday...I give a 10% discount and TpT gives 10% discount.
That means 20% off every item you purchase!
Hope you feel like shopping!!

Checking off the "to do" list!

Locker Tags...check

Student Packets ready to mail...check

Class calendar to set out at open house...check

Welcome booklet....check

A must read! "freebie"

What is a 1st Grade Class?

I wish I could remember where I copied this from but every time I read it I remember WHY I TEACH!

Click on the title above for a copy.  

What Teachers Can't Do

A MUST read before heading back to school!

In my mind:  Teachers can't draw pictures as cute as their students.

Back to School...All About Me

It has been a crazy two weeks so I have not been on the site too much.  As I add this I am sitting by the pool in Ft. Lauderdale enjoying my mom, dad and two sisters who live here.  When I return it will be "back to school".  I will get pictures of my room up next week and I hope to do some "blog hopping" to visit some of yours.  Seems like just yesterday I was saying "schools out for the summer"!!

TpT