Sunshine folders...got those down! Come in, unpack, blue folders in mailboxes, sunshine folders open get started.
TODAY...during writer's workshop we talked about adding details (even though we thought we were done with a piece.) I used my Bacon story from yesterday..." Oh my! Bacon is a MESS! He digs holes in my front yard. I love that dog." After I had finished that "excellent piece of writing...my readers STILL had questions! Can you believe it? Someone asked if Bacon was a bulldog (guessing from my drawing) and another friend wanted to know if he had lots of hair. GREAT QUESTIONS...I modeled not getting upset about having to ADD to my writing. Good writers always go back to pieces and make them better. So we answered those question..."Oh my! Bacon, my French Bulldog is a MESS! He digs holes in my front yard. He has to stay outside because he sheds. I love that dog." NOW look at that...SO MUCH BETTER! I was so impressed that some of my puppy writers actually wanted to go back to a previous paper and give adding details a try! Can you say UHmazing! (the pups sure can)
Then...well...yep...you got it...back to the cafeteria! (and unfortunately, Ms. Boor told us today we have to go practice AGAIN tomorrow!)
When we got back we got to use our clips to "check out" classroom books and find our QUIET reader's workshop spot! Oh what fun...we can even lay down during reader's workshop! That sure was a HIT!
David Goes to School was read and enjoyed by all! I love when the pups feel comfortable enough to join in! After reading we made a Do/Do NOT chart whole group and then made individual ones. I am so happy to see that the pups are using our charts to enhance their learning! Some chose to cut and glue...some chose to write...Differentiation all the way!
LUNCH/RECESS TIME (yep you guessed it...everyone's favorite time of the day) Look at this line and those bubbles! I do have to remind some of them to remember to BREATHE even with their bubbles in!
Having FUN on the playground!
Lunch time...sitting with new and old friends.
My lunchroom helpers today were AWESOME! Thanks Isabella and Jack!
SUBITIZING...
Be sure to ask your little pup what that means! (but in case they forgot..."instantly knowing how many")! We used dot cards (in different formations), hands and numerals. The pups used the cards to play memory and as flash cards. Jack said we should play go fish with them! And I think that is and an EXCELLENT idea! Tomorrow GO FISH it is! :)
Science time...Let's get that journal set up and get it going already! Today we turned ourselves into scientist! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
- Tomorrow is P.E. remember to dress appropriately!
- Homework is DUE
- Join PTA (I've heard from 7 of our families and of COURSE 1 teacher...only 13 more...L-E-T-S-GO LET'S GO LET'S GO) PTA allows you to have a say in how the PTA can help our classroom and Robertson Elementary!
