Learning Together...

Before Spring Break, we spent some time reviewing our center procedures and expectations.  We worked together to create a list of things we "can" do at each of our centers.  The "I can..." lists help remind us of good choices and give fresh ideas of what we can do at each center.  The lists are also helpful in holding the children accountable for their actions and responsibilities while working.  We started with art and writing and are continuing to work on many other as we have extra time.  We hope you enjoy seeing our progress!

Abby, Michelle, and Blaire are putting the materials in different containers to keep them organized.

Organizing pipecleaners, feathers, beads, tape, and popsicle sticks.

Jake putting a label on our feather bag to help keep our materials organized!

Jordyn labeling our tape box.

Myana labeling our popsicle stick container.

Organization!!!

Ready for our "Grand Re-Opening!"

Michelle cutting the ribbon to re-open our art center!

Jake helping gather materials for our writing center.

Jordyn gathering erasers!

Elawoe putting labels on the writing center organizer containing pencils, erasers, and dry erase markers.

Myana putting paper in our writing center.

Working Together

In celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday this week, I asked the children to bring in their favorite Dr. Seuss books.  Knox brought in a stack of books and realized he needed his name in them.  I was on my way over to help him get started and found that he didn't need my help at all!  This is what I found...

Jake is placing a sticky note in the front of Knox's books and Knox is recording his name! 

Great teamwork!

Reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

I love their independence!  Way to go boys!

It's good to be back...

I am so excited to be back in the classroom with your precious children!  I have missed them so very much!  I can't believe how much they have changed and grown over the past few months.  They have been very busy in my absence.  I have enjoyed hearing about all the creatures they learned about, reading their AMAZING journals, and catching up!  I look forward to exploring more of our big backyard when we return from Spring Break.  We have had a wonderful week together celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday and enjoying each others' company! 

I hope you enjoy our classroom blog.  I will be posting pictures of activities and special events in the weeks ahead so stay tuned!

Love,
Mrs. Gilmore