Read-A-Thon 2011

Back in December we had the Read-A-Thon. It was great to have so many of you there. I love these pictures of you all reading with your children. It was a great day! Enjoy the pictures!

Our Class Reading Party

We had a reading party in December. The class earned it by working hard in class. They voted on this party, and they loved it. They were excited to bring in their blankets, pillows, and teddy bears. I brought popcorn and let them read anywhere in the classroom.

Don't they look comfy?

Contraction Surgery

Last month we did contraction surgery. We cut up the words, took out some letters, stitched the words together with tape, and gave the contractions a bandaid as the apostrophe.

The kids were so excited when I walked into the room looking like a doctor.

They were even more excited when they found out that they got to wear face masks.

Look at all the little doctors!

It was a great activity that I found on Pinterest. I am amazed at how many fun activities I can find on that site.

Catching Up!

I know it has been over two months, but I'm one busy teacher/woman lately. I'll try to catch you all up in a few blogs. They also may be out of order.

Last month we were learning about ones and tens. I cam across this activity on Pinterest, and the students loved it. Who doesn't love playing with their food?

The number below is 134!

Mrs. Dunn came and read to us. It is always interesting to learn about a worm's life!

Can't you tell that this little boy just loves having his mom there to read to the class?

January 30th was the 100th day of school. I stayed home sick that day, but I made sure to take some pictures of the students in their glasses and crowns the next day.

Mystery Reader #6 and #7

Our 6th Mystery Reader was Mrs. Wilkins.

She read some fun Thanksgiving books and she brought some treats.

Some of the other girls wanted to join in on the picture taking.

Mr. Mieure was the 7th Mystery Reader, but he was the first dad to read to the class.

He read a very cute Christmas book that was given to him by a special friend. Books make the best presents!

If you didn't know, it is very important for children to see their dads or the male figure in their life reading. I have heard many times that boys become better readers if they see their dads read. Girls also love having those special daddy/daughter times. Don't worry moms, they learn a lot from reading with you as well.

Halloween Party 2011

The Halloween Party was so much fun. I want to thank all the parents that put together each station.

Here are all of us in the morning, when our costumes and make up were fresh.

Mrs. Blackner had the kids play pin the wart on the witch.

Hmm...she looks very familiar!

She also had the kids doing a broom hockey race.

Mrs. Barton was in charge of the treat.

They made cupcake spiders!

Mrs. Lunt had the kids decorate slap bracelets.

We decided that paper was necessary because the kids were coloring with markers.

Then the kids were put into groups, and they had a mummy making race.

Then we all enjoyed some donuts and drinks provided by Mrs. Varela and Mrs. Blevins.

It was a great day! The children were so excited about all of the costumes and activities.