Saturday Snippets: 04/26/1

Morning Ladies and Gents,

I am feeling a little under the weather, so this post will be mostly pictures of what went on this week with my students.

We started the week with some Earth day learning. 

Kids made sure to make a big ol mess.

The kinder kids went on to finish up our farms unti with pigs, cows and ducks. 

That's all people. 

I'll make sure to share how it all came together on my Theme Thursday for Farms. 

Before I go, just wanted to say congrats to the winner of the Shout-Outs pack, Michelle. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you didn't win a copy you can still purchase the pack from Katie's shop. 

Have a great Saturday!

Peek at my Week: Lesson Plans 04/21/14

Hi everyone,

It is that time again...

Another short week for me... :(
This week on Thursday The Kindergarteners are going to Aksarban Aquarium. It will be an all day trip so my First graders will also miss ELL classes, as I will be on the trip, and not in school to have class. Boo. Friday is an elementary plan day for my district.

Not gonna lie, this week is going to be a struggle for me. It will be the 3rd week in a row that the Kindergartners have a 3 day week. Don't misunderstand, we haven't been having a tons of days off, we have been taking tons of field trips. While these maybe enjoyable, and while the kids are learning some, I struggle missing 6 days of instruction.
Kindergarten
04/21/14

This week my Kinder kids will be week 3 of long vowels and we will cover long Oo. My students and I are liking the resources that I have been using so I will continue.

Because I have been having such short weeks I have been struggling to get through our farm unit. Part of me wants to scrap it and move on to Earth Day. Then the other side of me really wants my kids to have time learning this unit. It is one they always enjoy. My plan is to continue and FINISH the farm unit this week, however I reserve the right to come back on here mid week and tell you that I've switched gears. :/
Books to (finally) read...

Resources...

Learning Crafts...

First Grade
04/21/14

This week my first graders will learn about taking are of our Earth.
We will read...

Resources...

Charts and Crafts...

That is all I am will to plan for. I imagine that much of it will change. :/ So my question for you is...

I am curious to know if it is just me. Please leave me a comment below. 

And now our weekend funny.

Before you go, don't forget to check out the other great plans linked up on Mrs. Will's blog.

Finally, if you are looking for a lesson plan template you can grab an fill out in a flash, come check out my pre-made lesson plan from A Teacher's Plan. 

Just click on the button below.

Happy Planning!

Five for Friday 04/18/14

Hi Everyone,
It is another installment of...

1. Spring Art

On Wednesday I shared my Kinder Spring Art project.

However, I wasn't done there. My Firsties had to create something too.

This project was inspired by ARTventutous.
First, we did a direct drawing of a bunny. Then outlined and colored our bunny in crayon. The waxy crayon will keep the paint from getting on to the bunny.

Finally, we painted the background.

I love how they turned out.

2. Farming

Our farm unit is still going strong. There is so much to cover, so much to read, and we'v had a lot of interruptions so it is taking super long to get it all in, BUT I think we are almost done. One more week and I should be ready for another Theme Thursdays post.

3. Earth Day

How on Earth did I end up with so many Earth day books? 

That doesn't even include The Lorax, which is one I always use to teach with on Earth day. I have no idea how I will fit it all in.

4. Nonfic Research Reports

Our non-fiction animal research reports are done. I always LOVE how these turn out. I think I am finally ready to update my original Animal research report post. Look for it this week on my next installment of...

Writing on Wednesday. 

5. Surprises

Finally, I previously mentioned having a surprise for you all. This was a difficult week for me and I never got to posting about it, but I am working on getting this little goodie ready for you all. So come back often and keep your eyes open for a sweet surprise.

Here is a little clue for you all.

 It involves a sweet friend and a giveaway.

That's all folks.

Have a HAPPY Easter!

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