First Day!

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 The day flew by in a flash!  Or...make that a thunder and lightning flash!  Dismissal was wet for sure and the children handled it very well for the 1st day of school.

I must say how very proud I am of your child!  You would be so proud!  I have never had a smoother transition into school than we did this year!  I am sure it is going to be a wonderful year!

We read the story The Kissing Hand .  The children completed a hand/heart project just for you!  We talked a lot to one another and introduced our selves in several different ways.  Songs were sung, poems were recited, and the children showed me they learned a great deal last year as we reviewed.

After our school tour, we stopped in the bathrooms next to the cafeteria where every child washed their hands and used the restroom before lunch.

We listened to the stories Scat the Cat, I Like Myself!, and a few pages in the chapter book, Junie B. Jones, First Grader(at last!). 

Our math time consisted of calendar time, number review, prerequisite math skills assessments, and manipulative center time.

Below you will find samples from our writer's workshop time.
I totally love the artistic renditions of each child's work.  They just make me smile to look at...hopefully, the same goes for you!

We tried to get out for recess, but the storm was rolling in.  We played inside and spent some time exploring the room and activities.

It was an excellent day!  I am looking forward to tomorrow.