tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30076304153195631942024-03-13T13:16:48.252-07:00Kooky 4 KinderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-20192283182090202152014-06-19T11:30:00.001-07:002014-06-23T18:58:00.416-07:00New Name & My Love for KindergaretenWell here it is- Kooky 4 Kinder! I am always having a blast in my class, we laugh, learn, joke and play. Hope you all like the new name....I know I do.<br />
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<b><u>My Love For Kindergarten </u></b><br />
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What do I love about kindergarten...well the list goes on and on. I've taught 1st grade as well and enjoyed it as well but, kindergarten is my passion. <br />
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Their absolute love of learning.<br />
Their awe of all that is new and unknown to them.<br />
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Their natural wonder for life and all around them.<br />
The goofiness I see all the time<br />
The ability to make me lol at the strangest of times<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-65723749827236657122014-06-17T18:13:00.000-07:002014-06-17T18:13:00.570-07:00Summer Lovin<br />
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I happen to be the worst at keeping up with this blog. All school year I take pictures, plan out posts and really think about what I should be blogging about but, I'm just not that good at it. <br />
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I've decided to start this summer off with a new name for my blog. I feel like it needs a name that is more relevant to the content. It doesn't mean that I won't write about my family or some fun DIY project anymore but, I want to attract more followers and others who will find this a helpful resource. With that said it will be revealed tomorrow. (I'm still deciding between two different names; decisions, decisions). <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-30571356343326437992013-10-06T17:31:00.002-07:002013-10-06T17:31:17.530-07:00Apple's Galore!I have had a very busy year thus far and have had trouble keeping up with this blog but, I am working on it. I wanted to share a craft I found on Pinterest and got to do with my Kinders. <br />
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We studied apples for 2 weeks and did everything from count, graph, measure, stamp, write about, taste and even cook with apples. We also got to celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday. We did a guided draw of good ol' Johnny. What fun that was!! I love seeing what they create. One craft we did really was my favorite. I pinned it and had to try. The pin came from http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com, and her's were so adorable!! Here is how ours turned out. <br />
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Aren't they the cutest?? I just love them and plan to keep them up for most of the fall season. We also made paper apples to look like candy apples. You can see it <a href="http://lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com/search/label/johnny%20appleseed" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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Hope you enjoy, I'd love to see what you and your class does with an Apple unit. Leave a link in the comments and I will check it out! Erin</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-40512265439422591802013-09-10T18:39:00.002-07:002013-09-10T18:39:30.041-07:00New School YearIt has not been the easiest start to our school year. I have 19 very special little kinders that are keeping me busy and on my toes. Some more then others. I have gone from anger, frustration, joy, happiness, exhaustion and other various emotions. I am going to continue to work on the positive and find the joy in my day. Other wise I will fail my kinders and that is not what I will allow to happen. Here is a positive quote to keep me going, maybe it will help you as well. I hope you are all having an amazing school year thus far. <br />
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We have learned many things the first few weeks. Our themes have consisted of Back to School, getting to know each other, Names and Nursery Rhymes. We get to start one of my favorites next week. APPLES! Can't wait to share with you what we create. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-34886813386413357922013-08-03T17:54:00.001-07:002013-08-03T17:54:55.272-07:00New Ocean Unit<h2>
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Recently I was going through my Pinterest boards and looking for old pins that I may need for the upcoming school year. You know how it goes, you pin something and forget it and then when you find it you could of used it many lessons back. So there I was going through and came across a pin for Dollar Store Finds. If you know me that is a must for a new school year.<br />
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I open the pin and come across this <i>AMAZING </i>blog by Tara West which you can find <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here.</a> This is such a fun, Kindergarten blog! I am actually mad that I have over looked it in the past. Tara has such wonderful quality items from her TpT store and bright, colorful, engaging ideas and products. <br />
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Some of my favorites include of course the <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/search/label/Dollar%20Finds" target="_blank">Fabulous Dollar Finds</a>, which includes great ideas for common products you would find at the Dollar Tree or any Dollar store really. I also love the following <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/search/label/Common%20Core" target="_blank">Common Core</a> posts, <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/search/label/Word%20Work" target="_blank">Word Work</a>, <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/search/label/Math%20Centers" target="_blank">Math Centers</a>, and <a href="http://littlemindsatwork.blogspot.com/search/label/writing" target="_blank">Writing activities.</a> These really are just a handful of posts and ideas I am in love with. You really should check out her blog and get inspired like me. Let me know what you think or if you already are aware of this fun blog. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-78875839390257603312013-07-13T18:20:00.001-07:002013-07-13T18:20:51.027-07:00Reached My Goal Buttons!So a few weeks back I cam across these really cute buttons on Pinterest. What else would I be doing in the summer? <br />
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So what do you think?? I love them. All you need is some fun scrapbook paper, and some make your own button sets. I got both at Michael's. I typed up my saying and printed on regular paper. I might add some star stickers too, but haven't decided yet. You can make them to go with any theme or color scheme. I thought this cute shiny paper was fun, and would stand out. I so want to make more now. The best part is I got the paper on clearance, it was only .70 cents! The buttons came four to a pack and cost $3. Not bad! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-43915159774272845112013-07-12T18:59:00.002-07:002013-07-12T18:59:59.689-07:00Eddie the SquirrelSo it has been a little while since I have posted. I have been on a short vacation to Texas, and of course the holiday. Busy, busy. However, some fun has occurred. One, Aidan started skateboarding lessons, and both Kenna and Aidan both took swim lessons and will continue the next level next week. <br />
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One exciting thing though was that we founds Eddie the Squirrel! Thats right, earlier in the week, Aidan found the little guy in our front yard, while all the kids were out playing and moms chatted. Well, he must of fallen out of the big tree in front of my house. He still has his umbilical cord, and no hair. We were leaving the next day for our trip and so my friend Leslye said she would care for it. <br />
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As with all schools there are many different activities to raise money, or increase community/family involvement. One thing my new school does is Art Night. Each class makes a piece of art as a whole that are auctioned off and each child makes their own personal piece that is sold for $5 each. Parents can make their purchase early so that they are guaranteed their child's work. It is a great way to open our school to families and show our artistic skills. We also have local artists come and demonstrate, or make things. We also have some fun activities for the kids and of course food. <br />
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I came from a website called "Do Small Things With Love" and you can check them out <a href="http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. I loved the idea of the washers as flowers and I knew that my kids could do this. I decided to prime my washers and then allow them to paint them with acrylics instead of using paper and mod podging them. I also decided to paint the stems instead of using ribbon. My changes really had nothing to do with the product but with time I had to use...classroom time. Here is a picture of my finished products. It is our class piece and some of the individual pieces. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-10308336285814499582013-06-08T20:48:00.001-07:002013-06-08T20:48:27.828-07:00So many things have happened since November and it is hard to know where to begin. I love to make this blog about my classroom, teaching and my career. But, although it is my passion I have more then one....Who says you can only have one passion? My children and husband are my #1 passion... they are what keeps me going, who make me me. I talk about them with my students just like my students talk with me about their families. <br />
One thing my children do that is a large part of our lives is Scouts. My daughter who is in 5th grade, she has been in Girl Scouts since Kindergarten and I have been the leader since 1st grade. My son has been in Scouts since 1st grade and loves it. One part of our Boy Scout pack is a Father/Son Bake off. The two years he has participated he has won some kind of trophy. He won his first year for most weird cake (a spider cake...Black Widow) and his second year he won for 3rd place in his den. Here are his cake from this year. I unfortunately can not find the picture of the Spider cake.<br />
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Did I really not post since NOVEMBER? It can not be. All it takes is one sickness, then children sick, then holidays, then work, then more work, more kids, more EVERYTHING, to stop me from blogging. Very sad. I have got to get back in the groove and catch up on all the amazing fun my class had since the late fall. So be on the look out and also PLEASE forgive me for taking so long to catch up. <br />
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Then we also wanted to share our Tom the Turkey project. Each child got a Tom the Turkey to disguise and bring back to display in the hall. I think they turned out great. I love the Hello Kitty Turkey and the Native American. But really they are all adorable! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-88200887437181715412012-10-24T18:35:00.000-07:002012-10-24T18:35:39.505-07:00Be Back SoonI just wanted to update my blog since I haven't in a while. I have been under the weather and finally went to urgent care tonight. Sinus infection and upper respitory infection. So I will be back to blogging real soon....or as soon as I am feeling "normal" again. - Erin<br />
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We also did a fun author study on Mo Willems. The author Elephant and Piggy, Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!, and Knuffle Bunny. Just to name a few! Any who, we recreated the art from Knuffle Bunny, Mo Willems uses black and white photography and drawings. We made these fun pieces. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-30487809120837806792012-10-15T21:17:00.001-07:002013-06-08T20:51:52.374-07:00Dice Addition Freebie!!Here is a fall Dice Addition Freebie you can get it on my TpT store or right here! It isn't very fancy but thought I would share with my sweet followers ; ) Hope you all enjoy. I really love this time of year.<br />
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You can also check out my other Mini Units for Fall which include, bats and spiders as well. I also have two fall readers one on pumpkins and one on fall with sight words. I'd love to hear what you think.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-26707665064953574172012-10-08T18:39:00.002-07:002012-10-08T18:39:54.318-07:00Another Amazing Blog Hop for Fall!!Check out this fun blog hop by Learning and Teaching with Preschoolers.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-47947125299797509362012-10-01T19:36:00.000-07:002013-06-08T20:54:13.532-07:00Fire Safety Mini UnitSome of you may already know my husband is a fireman. He is Dan, Dan the Fireman to us at home. lol. And we respect and admire all fire fighters and others in similar professions. With that said, and the fact that Fire Safety Week is coming up fast, I decide to make a mini Fire Unit Pack to sell on my TpT store. You can find my Mini Unit <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fire-Safety-Unit-Week" target="_blank">here</a>. It is 8 pages and includes, literacy, math and even a fun coloring page. Hope you like and Come check out my other fabulous October Units. Bats and Spiders.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Basically you load your students names into the list and each child is given a little monster type of avatar. Unless you choose to use their own pic you have taken. Every teacher can customize their page by deciding to start at zero and work your way up to a goal or by starting at a number and taking away. I start at zero and when you reach twenty points you go back to zero. Once you get to twenty you get to choose from the treasure chest. You can reward individual children or groups of children. You also get to choose what you are rewarding for and what you are taking points away for. My rewards for good behavior are for the following- Creativity, Great Insight, Compliment, Hard Work, Helping Others, and Making good choices. My points are taken for the following behavior- Disrespect, Tattling, Hurting Others, No self discipline and interrupting. Many of the 'negative' behaviors I do not use such as interrupting or tattling. Those only used when it</span> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12366426109561367994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007630415319563194.post-78561769731156089412012-09-26T17:34:00.000-07:002013-06-08T20:53:08.152-07:00I mentioned yesterday that I had a Mini Unit on Spiders as well as Bats, I thought I would post incase anyone would like to check it out. Hope you all enjoy! October is one of my most favoirte months. <br />
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