Pete the Cat

We have been reading Pete the Cat this week in class. The students love this book and can listen to the story in cd. Last year our class received a grant from DonorsChoose which allowed us to purchase a CD player, stand, and wireless headphones. Students read and listen to stories during morning choices.

Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?

Last week our principal, Mrs. O'Sullivan visited our class. She read us Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? The story encourages students to treat each other with respect and consideration and to avoid bully-like behavior. As a class we brainstormed and discussed ways to be a "bucket filler" and what it means to be a "bucket dipper". Bucket filling makes people feel good!

No David!

This year has gotten off to a great start!  I have a fabulous class full of very bright and eager learners.  Last week we read David Goes to School  by David Shannon.  The students reviewed appropriate behavior for school and enjoyed creating their own "David" masks.  In addition, they learned how to work independently in centers, write in their journals, took a Brown Bear Tour of the school and started Reader's Workshop. Whew!  It's going to be a busy year!