summer to do list

I confess, I am addicted to school.  All these wonderful blogs have reinspired me to shake things up for my classroom.  Twenty one years in a Kindergarten classroom can cause one to get in a rut, but not me.  Schools out and I still have school in the back of my head.  Do you?  I think all teachers spend time off figuring out things to make "next year" better.  I have a list of things I want to learn to do for next year.
 Figure out how to post TPT items on this blog, instead of just the url.
 Figure out how to post from my phone to my blog.
 Create new center activities.
 Blog stalk study.
I was going to participate in one of the book studies, but disn't sign up, so I will just follow along.  There's several others things, but right now these are the ones on top.
Do you have the same problem I have?

I'm Already thinking About Next Year

My change to a new school has really inspired me.  I am so excited to be a part of such a encouraging team.  To show my excitement I'm having a 20% sale off everything  at my TPT store, next week, June 1 -4, so come grab something for next year.
                            

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/T-Is-For-Teacher

-oo- words

We have been working on -oo- words.  It's been a "hoot" because they love being  the one to name the "p" word.  Today as a finale we used Cheerios to make -oo- words.  As I worked with my "red" group I simply let them choose from two words, which one said -oo-.  As I got to one I said, " does moo or cow have -oo- in it?  he answered, "horse".  OK I am so ready for summer.  How about you?

Have you come to the point in the year where you would like a little more quiet?  I know I did, plus I was really bored with the humdrum of the ordinary.  That's why I love blogging, I can stalk other GREAT teachers and steal incorporate their ideas.
I've seen this over at Kindergarten Smorgasbord, carpet seating  and several other blogs, but Greg motivated me enough to put my own twist on it.  I use it as behavior incentive.  When my Kinder have a GREAT day, they get a "seating pass", which allows them to sit anywhere they want to. They actually get a Pass which has to be turned in to receive the privilege. I noticed from the beginning, students who got to move were ones who were usually quiet anyway.  when they were able to move it took away temptation to talk at the table so "talkers" didn't have anyone to talk to.  I loved it!!  Big Round of Applause!!!

They can get a clipboard if they don't like the paper on the carpet, but otherwise they liked the freedom and privilege.  

UUGGHH!!!

AAARRGGHH!!!!!  I know everyone must be going crazy from being cooed up inside with the ice.  In my neck of the woods we have gotten nothing, but freezing temps and some ice.  It's enough to keep the schools closed, but not enough to go out and have fun in.  Right now I would choose the chaos of 24 5yr. olds, over the insanity I call home.  

How are you weathering this winter?  

Fresh Start

YAY!!!!  I am so excited about this year!!!!  I am at a new school.  I had been at my old school too long and really needed a change.  My love of teaching had weakened and it's back now. 
This is my classroom, still in progress.  I have spent my whole summer cleaning and throwing away stuff and still have so much to do, but I am so excited.  I think I already said that.  Stay tuned to what's next. 

wish list

Look what I found at Hobby Lobby.  I would love to have this in my classroom. 

I wonder .... would Hobby Lobby want to make a donation?