Back to School Painting

I love to paint and finally did to help relax before the big rush next week. Our school also painted together.  This is our second annual paint to decorate the faculty lounge. This year's theme is hearts.

Back to School

I'm getting excited about the new school year!  I love all the Back-to-School supplies in the stores.  I had a wonderful summer and am ready to get this school year started.  I've worked some in my room, here is a sneak peak...

First Day of Kindergarten

What a day!  Though our day had its fair share of confusion (there are so many rules and routines to listen to, try to remember, and then apply; many new friends and faces with whom we want to socialize, even when it’s the teacher’s turn to talk) the kids did really well!!

We read Pete the Cat and took a tour of the school looking for him!  He left before we could find him, but left us an adorable reminder of him and a fun coloring sheet!! 

We read Wimberly Worried and talked about some worries that we may have had with school, but realized that everyone had the same worries so it is all good!!

We also read Do unto Otters, a book about manners.  I love this book because it is a funny way talk to students about thier behavior to others.

We learned our classroom rules:

* Use kind hands and words

* Use your indoor voice

* Make smart choices

* Respect the school adn those around you

* Raise your hand to talk (this one is really hard because they are so excited and have so much knowledge to share!)

* Follow directions quickly

We did have Turtle Time today and I was so pleased to see how many of my friends love books just like me!!!  They did great today!

We did a lot of wonderful things today and I can't wait for tomorrow!!! These kids rock!!

Summer

I have had and made so many great memories this summer that it is hard for me to be thinking about school starting soon.
I am then reminded about all the darling little friends I am going to meet! I am already wondering what they are going to look like and how much fun we are going to have!!