Birthdays

Gabriel celebrated his birthday the first day back from break.  He was kind enough to give us all party favors.  We had some silly time with our hair extensions!!!  

Today we have another party for Abigail, and then Monday for Lillian.  We will be all partied out by next week.  What fun!

Gabriel gave the girls hair extensions for a party favor



Gabriel gave the boys puzzles for party favors

Mrs. Haag even got a hair extension!  Awesome!!!

Grinch Day

Both First Grade classes got together to celebrate Grinch Day.  We read the book, watched the movie, and so much more!!!

The Grinch left a GREEN heart of cupcakes.

He also left GREEN licorice.

His heart was too sizes too small, so we filled him with kindness.

The students all brought a heart with something kind that they did over the previous week.

Those of you that have watched "The Prices Right" know all about this game.  Get a right answer and punch for a prize.  The students had to answer a comprehension question about the book to earn a prize.

Gingerbread Houses

During short weeks before holiday breaks, I always like doing something a little special.  They work so hard for me, that it was time for a reward day.  They enjoyed making Gingerbread houses.  Although a couple were dropped and broken before making it home. 

Ethans Gingerbread House

Savannah's Gingerbread House,  before it broke.



Gabriel's Gingerbread House



Holton, so proud of his awesome roof!

Destrie's Gingerbread House

Apple Picking

A-P-P-L-E    PICKING TIME!!!

 

The day started off with a hayrack ride. 

 

During our outdoor classroom time we made apple poems using adjectives to describe apples.

 

Each child picked several apples a piece!

 

We bobbed for apples, and only one student out of both classes was actually able to get it.  They loved getting their faces wet!  Afterwards they were able to eat their apple.

 

Much thanks goes to Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons for allowing our class a trip to her house. 

September 11th Tribute

First Graders performed at the September 11th Tribute.

 The performance was to the Lee Greenwood song "Proud to Be an American".

First Day of First Grade

I officially have all of the photo release forms, this makes me so excited to share all that we have done in our class so far.  Here are my 2012-2013 students on their First Day of First Grade!

 

Starbucks Rocks!!!

Starbucks Kansas has just made me the happiest teacher around!  I just might start liking coffee!!!  Got word this evening that they donated $551 to my classroom project "Counting, Adding, and Shapes Oh My".  Now I have center based math games to share with my new students next year!  It will be awesome to have this to introduce and review concepts!  Great job Starbucks, I think you Rock!  Most of all, I think it is awesome to have your support for my students!

Early Math Folder Games 

Math Skills Folder Games

Pop to Win!

Grab & Play Partner math games