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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Sunday Smorgasbord: June 8, 2014

I'm BACK!

{First}
Let me say a big thank you for coming back after my almost one month hiatus. I officially finished up the school year on May 23, right before Memorial day, but it took me a whole other week to completely and officially "check out" of my building. Why you may ask? Read on...

{Second}
It was a rough end of the year this year, I had so much to do. I thought I was ahead of the game when I finished updating all my ELL files and report cards a whole week in advance. Silly me, I still had to pack up my whole room.

That is right, I am moving spaces, I am not sure if I mentioned that before. It was bittersweet because I love my old room, but I understand the reason for the change. Yet, I will totally miss my old view.

Here is a look at my new space. It is smaller, but I have high hopes for it. Because I am starting with a blank canvas I thought it would be a good time to change themes. So this coming year will be the year of new beginnings for me. Stay tuned for more.

{Third}
Speaking of themes, I will have a Nautical themed class next year. I have been updating my Instagram with pictures of my purchases. As Greg would say... "If you don't already follow, why not?" Click on that orange heart button and follow along! Here are a few pics...

{Forth}
The next thing I will tell you is going to sound crazy. I signed up to teach summer school, and not jsut any summer school, high school summer school! I am not totally out of my depths here, it is still ELL, and only level 2, so I am in somewhat familiar waters, but still it has been kicking my behind. I think the worst part is that I START teaching at 8:00 every morning and go, with only a 10 min break, up until noon. After which I have been having meetings with 1. the Kinder team at my school, 2. a committee I co-chair in my building, or 3. professional developments. The few days I make it home at noon I have been taking naps! Ha ha I will definitely be enjoying my time off after summer school. I only have 4 weeks left.

Consequently I still have the "Sunday Night Blues." Good thing I am using a new cutie template, I created, to help me plan. Here is a quick peek.

{Fifth}
Last I want to say a BIG thanks to the ladies hosting the daily summer linky parties. Nothing to motivate a blogger like a linky party. :) I will absolutely be working on blogging more frequently. I think that is all for now.

Click on the button below to hop on over to Michelle's, from Fabulous in First, blog and check out all the other posts.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Five for Friday 05/09/14

Hi Everyone,
It is Five for Friday

http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2014/05/five-for-friday-linky-party-may-9th.html

1. Graduation

We had a fellow kinder teacher get her Doctorate degree and were so proud of her that the whole team, kids included decided to celebrate all the hard work she did.

We also decorated the lounge and brought in yummy treats for the staff to share. The kids painted a banner for her and took a picture before celebrating with cookies! It was a very nice day and great surprise. I created the diplomas, and I am pretty proud of them, even if someone did tell me they looked like rolled up towels. :P

2. NE Huskers

Yesterday our ELL team took our kids on our annual field trip. Throughout the year we attend trips with the grade level teams but we also make sure to take 1 trip as a team. This means kids grades first through fifth receiving ELL services. This year we took the kids to Memorial Stadium.

Personally I did my college football time in my early 20's so it was my first time there too. However, if you live in NE you know that Husker football is a BIG thing.
A BIG red thing.

It really was the most amazing trip I've been on. The kids had an incredible tour of the stadium and even got to run on the field.

Last they got to speak with some student athletes, most of which were also immigrants, like my students. It was the most wonderful experience for them and a trip I would love to go on again!

3. Some More

Right before that though, we went to the Children's Museum. The kids really did have a blast. Here are some of those pics.

4. Nature Center

Today the Kinder and First Grade students went to the Nature Center for a nature hike. I had to hike twice and by the end of the day I was dragging so bad I was afraid I would not make it to the bus. Yikes. Here are a few nature shots I got.

5. Instagram

I am doing the Picture A Day Teacher Challenge over on Instagram. Hope on over and come see all the fab pics. While you are there, click on that Follow button so you don't miss any pics. :)
#PADTeacherChallenge

That's all folks.

Have a great weekend.
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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Peek At My Week: 05/05/14

This is another short week for me. I have two field trips so my classes will be canceled for Thursday and Friday. I am grateful I am not starting anything new. Oh, did you al know I only have 3 weeks of school left before summer break? Yep, it is true.

Kinder ELL

05-05-14

This week my kinder kids are learning their last long vowel, and their last 2 HFWs. We will also continue learning about plants, focusing on what plants need to live. (Last week we learned the parts of the plant and life cycle.)

Long Vowel Work

Books we will read...

Resources we will use...

Technology Resources...

First Grade ELL

05/05/14

My first graders have finished and are in review mode. However, I am going to take some time to review S blends. We will be reviewing all HFW by reading and writing them. We will also continue our weather unit, with a focus on precipitation, rain and storms. (Last week we learned about sunshine and windy weather.)

Books we will read...