"Arrgh" Treasure Hunt Around KTE

Today, we explored the school using a treasure map of KTE. We visited the art room, computer lab, front office, media center, cafeteria (galley), and the music room! When we arrived back to our classroom we discovered a treasure chest! Inside was:

First Day Jitters

It's normal to be a little scared or nervous on the first day of school, even for teachers! To get out our nervous "jitters" we read the story First Day Jitters. We were surprised by the ending too! The story is about a girl named Sarah who does NOT want to go to school. The author leads us to believe Sarah is a student. Turns out, Sarah is the teacher!!!

We also read the poem "Jitter Juice" together before we made "Jitter Juice"! The ingredients were:

• lemon-lime soda
• rainbow sherbet
• berry blue Koolaid
• unsweetened lemonade  

Sounds.......delicious! The kids loved it, and it did the trick...no more JITTERS!!!

David Helps Us with Classroom Rules

Ahoy! We have set sail in First Grade and are moving full steam ahead towards a successful year. We began the week by establishing the rituals and routines in our classroom and school. Together, we read the story David Goes to School by David Shannon, a hilarious tale about poor, little David who just can't seem to follow the rules. We used the non examples David displayed in the story to create the rules of our classroom

Arrrgh You Ready for 1st Grade?

We are Sailing the S.E.A.S., Successfully Educating All Students, this 2012-2013 school year. I am so excited to welcome my new group of first graders bright and early Monday morning! I can't wait to get to know each and every one of my little sailors. The first day of school is always a memorable one. We will be learning and practicing the rituals and routines of first grade and even going on a treasure hunt to explore the school! "Sea" you soon!