Insect Masks and Compound Eyeglasses!

Ok, just had to post something to literally make me HAPPY! I finally got back to Michael's to grab my bee masks and wouldn't you know...I happened to see some COMPOUND EYEGLASSES! If this does not make a stressed out Kindergarten teacher HAPPY, I just do not know what to say!

WHEW, feelin a little better now!

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Math & Calendar Wall Linky Party!

More Math Wall

UPDATE!

This is literally one of my favorite places in my classroom. I love my Math Wall. I love it so much that I just keep adding to it. Since the new addition of Number Corner, I have had a hard time fitting it all on the math wall. I am trying to figure out how to get the other parts of Number Corner on the wall and what I have to give up in order to make it all fit. Once I figure that all out, I can concentrate on the real fun stuff...the decorations! Wonder what it will be this year? What color of paper? What theme?

I wish I had taken the picture before some of the Math Wall components had been taken down but I was a little too late. Just trust me, this was so adorable and jam packed with math stuff! It gives you a better idea of how big a space is used and how you can integrate a theme. This was a Math Wall before the implementation of Number Corner but like I said, stuff was removed before I was able to ask this fabulous teacher for a picture!

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Summer Reading List

I am trying to narrow down my summer reading list. As I prepare to go to Barnes and Noble tomorrow, I have a few books on my mind... Yep, you read that right, I actually prepare to go to Barnes and Noble because all those choices get my head spinning and I have to contain myself! I am thinking about reading across subject areas Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. I would love a good suggestion about process art with children too!

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day! Just thinking how thankful I am for my freedom!

 

Thanks Fiesta!

Thank you FIESTA for helping us celebrate Kindergarten Graduation! It would not have been possible without you! And a special thanks to Mr. Gonzalez! I have to tell you I am loving your blog and I am using some of your inspiration to pick out my recipes for my next summer celebration.



Summer To Do List!

Well the summer will officially kick off in about a week. I am really amazed at how time has passed so quickly! As I get closer to summer, I have started thinking about my Summer To Do List!

1. Fix knee...nope, not a typo. I have to fix the knee I twisted while filming the kids during our Cinco de Mayo celebration.

2. Rewrite Math Curriculum with math friends, which is always fun and the best part is that you walk away with the most amazing ideas and inspiration because this group is the best!

3. Start a Brunch Bunch! I guess I better get moving on this because I am sure everyone has busy calendars!

4. Make TONS and TONS of breakfast brunch at my house for my family! I LOVE brunch because it sure is not breakfast in the car at a 6:45am commute across the city!

5. One of my teacher friends and I are going to MASTER a famous Coconut Cream Pie recipe and i am wondering if she will consider mastering Key Lime Pie too?

6. I have not narrowed down my own personal book study book for the summer so on my next trip to Barnes & Noble I am going to sift through books and decide. Wonder what it will be?

7. Work on adding my listings to my Teachers pay Teachers store! I really can't wait to devote time to this because it truly is my passion to write Kindergarten curriculum. OM~gosh, where do I start?

8. Reorganize my Word Work plan for next year and reorganize my Writer's Workshop.  I am trying to decide what procedures I will keep the same and what I would like to change or try for next year.

9. Make new Math folders!

10. Create another blog...om~gosh I must be crazy...crazy can be GOOD sometimes!

11. Take time for myself and my family and spend time outdoors cooking and gardening with family and friends!

Guided Reading Help For Parents

I was just asked by a parent the other day to provide information on how she could go to the library to get books for her child so he could practice reading on his level over the summer. As I was thinking of how I was going to compile this list and explain it to the parent, I saw this post! Scholastic has a program that enables a parent or teacher to put in the reading level of a child and then it suggests library books on that level. I am in LOVE with this idea because for some people the library might be the only access a family has to books over the summer! I was going to repost this information but I think Little Miss Glamour Goes To Kindergarten has done such a WONDERFUL job with this post, I just have to send you there! You have to check this out! This information is a must!

Recycled Crayons

Sooo, you have lots and lots of used crayons left over? I have just the idea for you! Have you ever heard of crayon muffins? I found some great directions at Handprints On The Wall!

I have not done this in years but when I did, it was fun!

Our Spirit Garden

Oh, the fun we have all had in the garden this year. Our last class picture just had to be here. Each day as I pass the garden going to class I know I will remember the laughs and the talks and the fun we have had here. And I will sure remember the huge lettuce harvest. Kindergarten was so special this year because of each and every one of you. You guys are the best...the very best. 

Welcome

I would love to welcome my new followers but it is kind of difficult when all the followers do not show up! I notice this happening on other blogs! I hope this gets fixed real soon so I can say hello to anyone new! I have enjoyed getting to know and learn with and from so many of you!

Words to Live By

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
— Dr. Seuss

Dear Amber

Dear Amber,

This is to the only girl who could cry a river over a hot pink headband! Oh, we are so much alike. Well, it's been a debate for the entire year with both of us...bangs or no bangs? We have had good hair days and some not so good hair days. And I guess both of us have figured it all out. I am keeping the bangs and you are not! I am so glad we finally found our hair groove. I think our new looks suit us both. Please send this message to your mom for me. I will miss having you and your brother in Kindergarten a whole bunch. And when your mom wrote me to say thanks for saving J, I should have written back and said, no thank you for giving me BOTH of your kids for two years to keep me on my toes, increasing my running stamina and for making me laugh and smile and happy that I am a Kindergarten teacher in good hair days and bad! 

Love, Mrs. Coe 

Dollar Deals

This post is SO worth the repost. At Scholastic they are having a one dollar book sale that you have to check out! I got this hot off the press from my friend at love2learn2day!

Dear Ana!

Dear Ana,

I guess the day has finally arrived and you have officially graduated Kindergarten and you are on your way to becoming a wonderful first grade student. You have come a long way since we first met. We have spent the year together side by side. We have talked about everything under the sun. You have been my constant companion. I wonder what I will do next year when there isn't a sole to bring me crowns to wear or fabulous headbands? I am sure going to miss you and all of your props you brought to school each week. We all loved the lime green, cat eyed, grandma reading glasses and who could forget the hot pink monkey robe just in case someone might need it. I won't forget the lesson that you taught to me...and I can still hear you say it over and over in my head. I will ALWAYS remember to "fake cry" when I don't get my way at home and see if my family will fall for it. Words to live by! But most important, when I am missing you I will remember all the times you told me you wished I was your sister. And you know what? I bet we are someday!

Love,

Your Sister Mrs. Coe