It's August, Are you ready?

Hey everyone!  I just came back from an extended weekend getaway with my husband.  We went to Kelly's Island and Put-n-Bay.  What a relaxing time.  The weather wasn't great but I still managed to get a sunburn.  Great! 

I still have a few weeks left before I have to be in the classroom "officially."  I will probably go in next week for a few days to start setting up the room.  It will take me a few days to bring everything from home that I have bought over the summer.  In addition, I don't have a space at school to keep all my teaching supplies, so everything came home!  Needless to say my basement is a mess!  My husband will be so happy when we take everything back. 

I continue to work on organizing and making fun new items for the classroom.  I can't wait to show you what I have been up to when I get it all done.  I did make a "Where are You?" sign like the ones of Pinterest to help me with seeing where everyone is during the day.  What do you think?

Today I have been busy making a new math wall.  I can't wait to hang it up to see if my vision will work.  Have a good day.

 

A NEW beginning for a second grade teacher!

Hello everyone!  Today is my first blog!  I am very excited to this new adventure into blogging.  I follow many teachers and I have learned so much.  I truly appreciate all the work other teachers do. 

I have been busy this summer reading and making new items for my classroom.  I can't wait to share them with you and with my students. 

I am going to start Daily 5 this year and I have been busy getting my book bins together (ice cube trays from Wal-Mart).  I have also organized my books for the children to go shopping for their books.  I am eager to start this because I know the children will benefit from the extra reading time and the one-on-one time with me.  I truly loved reading the book by "the sister."  I encourage anyone to read this book.

I am also going to start math stations during my math block.  This will run just about the same way as the Daily 5.  Needless to say, I have been very busy getting things organized. 

Check back soon and I will have pictures of my classroom and let you know how the year is going.