Hello Wonderful Parents!
The first days of Kindergarten have been very successful! I believe one of our biggest challenges this week is perfecting the "cafeteria routine." This has been and will be a little bit of a journey. We are still learning that when a teacher is on the microphone we cannot continue to visit with our friends. :) Things should start to calm down before too long though.

As you know, we have had half days due to Kinder and 1st grade Assessments. Please do not be concerned or "drill" your little ones before they come see me. :) I am just needing to see where your child is so I can address their needs individually. We (as teachers), like to call this "Differentiated Instruction." Trust me, this is a good thing, because every child does not come in to Kindergarten on the same level, therefore we "differentiate" what we teach each child. So...Relax! There is no need to stress over your child's assessment results. :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Enjoy these last few weeks of Summer!!

First Day of Kindergarten

Happy first day of Kindergarten!! We had such an AMAZING day today! I feel like we are already ahead of the game in K1. We started the day with a little "song and dance." Afterwards, I shared my "All About Me" board with the class. Every child will have a chance to be on the "All About Me" board this year! Next, we practiced going to the restroom as a class and headed out to our first recess! We learned when a teacher blows one whistle, we freeze. Two whistles, we unfreeze. Three whistles....it is time to line up!!! :) Then, its off to lunch.....yes, at 10:30 in the morning! We did such an awesome job! We learned that we have to stay in our seats and to use our "inside voices." Up next....MORE RECESS! WOW! After our second recess, we came in for our much needed "R and R" time." We drew a "self portait of ourselves" and before we know it, it is time to go home!! I am so proud of each and every one of our K1 friends! The manners in our class are already AMAZING! Please excuse any typos on this post....my brain is a little tired!
Enjoy!