Hello!!

Another great day in the books for this hard working second grade class! These kiddos are hard workers and have been soooo busy in the classroom. I thought I would share some pictures of what we were up to today.

My first two kids in the classroom today were these two below! They had in common that they were both missing their top front tooth! I love that this is the age with all the wiggly teeth…I have already had about 3 kids come wiggle their tooth with their tongue for me! (haha)

We have also been discussing the importance of classroom rules this week! The kids came up with a huge web of rules on the smart board yesterday. After that they each got a post-it note and put what they thought were the top three most important in their opinion. We stuck them on our “We the Kids” poster until I have gone through their rules. I love getting them involved with creating rules for the class! That way if they break them I can say, “Hey! You made the rules!” J

The kids in math today learned how to convert their picture graphs we made yesterday into bar graphs! I love hearing them use math vocabulary. We really focused on repeating Pictographs today! They are such a bright bunch!

Lastly, one of our favorite things we did today was our “First Week of Second Grade” book. The kids did an AMAZING job on them and I was so proud. They really wanted to take them home today, but I wanted to read through them and give them a grade for their hard work. Here are some pictures of our books we were working on.

That's all I will show! The kids can show you the rest! Have a great evening.. 

Miss Ellis

First Day Jitters!

We not only survived the fist day of school, but we had a FANTASTIC day!! Oh my goodness. I already know this is going to be a great group of kids and a great year! We had so much fun today during all of our activities. We got through so many different lessons today, and I feel like I got such a better understanding of each child!

When the kids came into the room this morning they wrote and drew about what they did this summer. As kids strolled in at different times the kids were in charge of giving the students directions on what to do with their worksheet. I loved seeing them take charge and enjoy watching them help out their classmates.

After going through all of the kids’ supplies (which was a ton…kudos to all the parents for being prepared) we got a chance to play some ice breaker games and then dive right into our First Day Jitters activity! We read the book and completed a fun sheet and then continued on to reading a poem and drinking JITTER JUICE! The kids brought their poem home today, and I must say for the first read aloud together they did a great job reading! I was impressed. Below is a picture of Jitter Juice, which was to help them get rid of the jitters in their tummies (and arms according to others)

We did so many other fun things, but one thing that I just loved was when they wrote about what they wanted to be when they grow up! They completed a writing activity called, “When I Grow Up…” and later I pulled the kids aside to take pictures of them holding a chalkboard with their future job on it! (Pictures to come later!) It was so fun listening to them talk about the different job. I heard: Jailor, Blacksmith, and Farmer just to name a few! These kids have big dreams already, and I love it!

I did send home with the kids an info yellow slip on Early-Out Wednesdays. Every Wednesday this year will be early out (dismissal at 2:38) I also sent home in their take home folder those business cards I posted about after Meet the Teacher Night! Please stick them on your fridge and show your kids the blog!!

Have a great evening… we will see your kiddos tomorrow for another terrific day!

Business Cards ;)

I wish I would have thought about making a card for Meet the Teacher Night! Last night when I got home I decided to whip up a little business card. Is that funny for a teacher to have a "business card"? That seems silly... ;)  But it also seems like a great idea! I will be sending the cards pictured below home with the kids Tuesday...I am putting a magnet on the back, so PLEASE hang it on your fridge!! I would love for you to stay current with our blog.  

Meet the Teacher Night!!

Whew! We have Meet the Teacher Night under our belt, and now we can move onto the first day of school! I just want to thank everyone who made it tonight! I loved having the opportunity to put a face and family to the names I have been labeling all around our room! I am so excited because I KNOW this is going to be a great bunch of kids!!

I am also so excited for this blogging experience between us! This will be a great visual way to keep us all posted about what is going on in our “home-away-from-home!”

Since we had a few students who couldn’t make the big night, I thought I would share some pictures of the classroom set up tonight.....

Here is the classroom right before all the parents and kiddos came in! I loved the idea of the jungle balloons….hopefully they float for a decent amount of time!! 

 

Here is just my “Artsy Fartsy” shot of the balloons and treats! The kids last year thought it was pretty funny to call me artsy fartsy….I sure love crafting and art!!

For my kids and parents that didn’t make it tonight here is what I look like! I am so excited to see you and get to know you the first day of school!

Also this is what I was like the end of the night! I hope that when you go home tonight you put your feet up, relax, and enjoy the end of your summer vacation!

I hope you all enjoyed coming in and getting to see where you and your child will be spending so much time this school year….I can’t wait to see you Tuesday!