We survived (at least I did)!

We made it through our first 1/2 week of school. I don't usually take naps, but I've taken a nap on Sat and Sun. I think getting back into a routine and trying to herd cats keep kinders in line the first few days is exhausting! But, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love my new crop of kinder kats, and I know it is going to be a fantastic year!!

New "theme" with new pictures of my classroom! Almost ready for kiddos!!

I'm so excited about my classroom's new theme. I'm SO lucky that I was able to snag a lot of our Vacation Bible School's decor to use in my classroom! I LOVE how my reading center turned out! Just need to add a few pillows to my clam shell....and VIOLA!! 

Here are a few before shots of my classroom so you can see how it looked before everything was redone and/or in place:

AND....drum roll please......here is what I have been working on for the past few weeks:

View from my classroom door

Another view from the door that includes my small group table

My FAVORITE...this is my reading center. PINTEREST overload! LOL!

My "Whale-come" door

I'll try to post more pics soon that include all four walls of my room soon!!

New class...new year...new pics coming soon

I'm counting down the days until the 1st day of school already. I (along with many other teachers) have been busy at work in our classrooms cleaning and preparing for the new year. I've changed my theme this year from camping to ocean. I was hesitant to change my theme because I LOVED my camping stuff, however, it was time for a change. And, I had spent a LOT of time and money creating ocean themed decor for our church's VBS...and wanted to get a lot more miles out of my decor. I will post my before and after pics in a few days. I am very anxious this week cause we will be getting our class list. I can't wait to see and meet my kinderkats!! Only one full week left after this one until teachers go back. YIKES! It is crunch time! I'll try to get updated pics up by next week!!

Clip chart system and Math work stations

I've just added a few more pages explaining my clip chart behavior system as well as math work stations. These are just the start of what I will be adding. I have more clip chart info as well as work station goodies to share. Hoping to share them soon!

New pages

I've started a few new pages that I hope add more info and "stuff" to later.. Check out the new Dr. Seuss, Mother's Day, and End of Year Activities pages. I'm also working on a few pages that explain my clip chart behavior system and how I do math and literacy stations. Stay tuned...

New pages and updates for 100th day/Valentine's Day

I've just added updates to the 100th day page, and I've added a new Valentine's Day page with super cute ideas for student Valentine's card boxes. 

Happy New Year!

New year & new posts! I've just added a page of January crafts that I like to do or have done in the past with my kiddos. Maybe you'll get some ideas to use for yourself! Enjoy!