Hey there. Thank goodness it is the weekend because I am all but wiped out. We’ve had all kinds of apple fun this week in first grade and I’m excited to share some of our fun! We started with a K-W-L chart. We did the “Know” and “Wonder” portions on the first day and added sticky notes to the “Learned”… Read More
Archives for September 2014
All About Apples!
Autumn is my favorite time to be a teacher. Things feel fresh and hopeful and crisp and exciting…and there is a plethora of festive produce to use as your theme! I love these weeks of plentiful apples and pumpkins! We’ll hold off on the pumpkins for bit. Let’s talk apples. I LOVE teaching with apples! I’ve been gearing things up for… Read More
9/11 Activities
I wanted to make today special for my students. I have very poignant memories of September 11 and I felt it important to help my students understand everyday heroes, patriotism, and unity. Yesterday I told them that today would be a very special day, Patriot Day. They came to school wearing red, white, and blue, and I loved seeing their… Read More