New Years Special 2013

 

First we conducted interviews with a partner, asking them 6 questions. Then we practiced holding a camera, and asking and answering the questions with confidence and courage! Then we recorded each other. Last year when I did this with the kiddoes, their parents absolutely adored them, and it's a true keepsake. It was so cool! I adore these ALMOST 2nd graders! Hope you enjoy!

 

This week has been a blast, getting back into the routines. Next weeks vocabulary words are tricky, so please study them with your child. Also, please see below for some evidence-based learning. I will do my best to have the first graders document some of the charts we do with the kids, throughout the week.

 

Thank you for being a part of your child's education, and please comment!

Back to School!

As I sit here, in this empty classroom anticipating the kids arriving tomorrow...I have time to reflect. I am so thankful for this year, thus far. It has had its ups, and downs...but through everything lessons have been taught and learned. Each 1st grader I have in this room is a unique individual, and I am excited to see how much they have grown over break!

Goals for the New Year:
1. Read More (For fun!)
2. Step back a little, and let the kids lead more... (OH SO hard for a control-diva!)
3. Let things go (Let petty things go, instead of dwelling!)
4. Reflect More (On my day as a teacher, wife, etc.)
5. Be more merciful and gracious
6. Complete a 5k (Hopefully by March 3rd at Gasparilla!)
7. Focus on one project at a time
8. Get more organized
9. Integrate even more technology in the classroom with cameras/blogs/emails
10. Skype at least 4 other classes around the country/world