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?

 

Snow Day

What a hectic school year.  Common Core and data collection has become overwhelming.  I have taught for 20 years and never was good with paperwork, but always kept up.  Now It seems like there's some piece of data I forgot to collect. Does anyone else feel this way?
Well, I think I finally caught up.  We've had 2 Snow days in the past week which is very uncommon in Louisiana.  Hope your year is going well.
I would like to post some of my tpt items here, but can't figure out how to get the pic to come up.  If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.