Helpers

I had a couple helpers join me in the classroom this week "helping" me get it ready. I have got it all cleaned, the name tags are made, the cubbies have a special treat for each student and the giant bulletin board is created. (I will have to take more pictures on Tuesday.)

 

  Tuesday is official back to school day for teachers and Thursday I will get to meet the 20 or so happy little faces that will call room 108 home for the school year.

Mr. Giglio and our son

Sale

Ok local moms and teachers its your last chance! The Bella Kids Consignment Sale last day is tomorrow morning 10:00am! 4259 Transit Road Transitown Plaza

Most everything will be 50% off! Even better! I will be there to pick up a few more extras for my son and my classroom. Hope to see you there! 

http://www.wnybellakids.com/

And It Begins...

Another summer is winding down, though there is still 2 1/2 weeks left which really is an eternity and if it were July it would feel like summer has just begun, but for teachers our work begins now. I went I to my classroom for the first time today. I'm always a bit overwhelmed  when I see everything but things are beginning to take shape. It's a different feeling this year because last year I was on maternity leave. So it was exciting to start again. 

Here are some before pictures. 

Yikes!

I have a little book addiction- this is maybe a third of what I have!

Making a dent

One of my favorite things to put up each year. Mrs Giglio's wall of fame. All of the class photos of past students. It's amazing when you look at how many children I've had the opportunity to bring into my heart. Each one of them is a memory I hold dear. 

And the fun continues at home. As I begin making folders for parents. I fill them with resources that are important for every kindergartener to have ( alphabet chart, number grid, sight word list ect) then I add my parent packet which gives the families all the info they need for the year, along with a few other interesting resources. 

Kindergarten 2013-2014 here I come! 

Bella Kids Consignment Sale

Ok local moms and teachers... this is for you! August 16-18 there will be a huge consignment sale with clothes, maternity wear, baby gear, designer bags, books, toys and more. The best part? it's FREE!!! I am so excited to stock up on some new fall clothes for my son but also look for some games, and activities for the classroom. Check out their Facebook page HERE for more info.

Summer Learning

Summer is in full swing and school is just around the corner! What have you been doing at home to get ready for kindergarten? Probably more than you think, but need some fun ideas to break the boredom and get some learning done in the process? check out these ideas from Pinterest!

why not try an alphabet treasure hunt



Or play ABC hide and seek at the playground





Practice measurement with playdoh and a ruler

Make water bottle lids into a math game for counting, number recognition even adding and subtracting

Put salt, sand, or sugar (yummy) in a shallow pan like a cookie tray and have kids copy letters

Use balls or bean bags and toss to practice number sense





Play cards, even better, build with them

Make some word or letter ping pong balls. You can bounce and read them for a twist on reading practice

Easy Ways to Get Ready for Kindergaten

Check out this link:

33 Easy Ways to Prepare your Child for Kindergarten (and no flash cards required)

Read!

Have you been reading together this summer?