Thankful Day

Yikes! We are practicing for Thankful Day today and my first graders have not finished their plates. When they are done they will be cute but I still need to scan them and put them into a Powerpoint presentation by Friday! I was so impressed with one of my firsties who said she is most thankful for Freedom! She always has such profound things to say and prays for everybody in class. I am so lucky to have such a sweet class. I am using for our Thankful program the Thankful Platefull product from Tpt by Sarah Cooley. Love it! Yawn...super sleepy. Gotta run. I am living for Thanksgiving because I so need to sleep in.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Well, I made it through my first Parent Teacher Conferences and the real only problem was how chatty I was. I couldn't keep a meeting between 15-20 minutes to save my life. Really, I was just a chatting machine. But, I did want to get feedback from the parents and ask if there were questions and concerns and I am always interested in finding out more about my students. They are all so wonderful but I know them differently than their parents so it is great to hear a parent tell me about their child. Note to self about next year-if I still have a job. You never know! That is put out the parent teacher conference worksheet times at the beginning of the year at the meet the teacher event. Be sure all sign so I won't feel rushed. Next, remember to send home parent feedback form again - that was helpful. It asked the parents how much time they spent on homework and additional helpful questions. Also, set out a table again in the hallway with two chairs, books, and candy. Last I need to set the table so I can actually see the clock. Really, I need to keep a better eye on it since I am such a chatty person. I have to say I really enjoyed these conferences. The parents were so helpful and being a parent myself I totally get them. I understand when they feel concerned, hesitant, excited or quiet. I understand what it is like to have a child you love so much you want to be sure that each day they are well taken care of at school. It is such an honor and I thank God I have been given this opportunity.

Morning Work

My First Graders are getting a bit sloppy with their handwriting. It's not like they are all rushing I think they may be bored writing letters with no real meaning. So, to add some variety I am going to add to our handwriting program a product I found on teachers pay teachers from DeeDee Wills called Thanksgiving Read, Trace, Glue and Draw. I think with Thanksgiving coming this will add a little bit of excitement,variety, and wonderful teachable Thanksgiving tidbits.

Common Core Tool

Substitute Teacher Binder

I found these cute and simple substitute binder cover and pages from First Grade Fanatic blogger.  Love it!

My first cheat sheet site

This is my first website I made in Google sites as a reference for all things school related that are free. No teachers pay teachers stuff on here.

Peterson Directed Handwriting

Well not alot to write other than I found the cheat sheet here and I am laminating a ton for first grade!

Peterson Directed Handwriting Cheat Sheet

Frog clip art

I found some free frog clip art here: Clip art copyrighted by Bobbie Peachey, 
http://webclipart.about.com

Using these for bathroom and hall passes.