Off and Going

First of all this year has been really going strong. The light bulbs have been going off, the smiles keep going, and fun just continues.
I have been working really hard to re-evaluate everyone on their reading level and I can definatly say "WOW". Everyone is moving forward, they seem to really be getting all the concepts and now using them in more ways than one. What I have really noticed more, is that they are starting to pick up a book on their own and really reading and using the strategies they have been taught. As a teacher this is that moment that makes me proud. We have just finished with our math assessments also and will moving to new concepts which will really challenge those brains and push them where they probably never thought they could go.

This coming week we will be trying some new things with stations to really make them focus on the task itself and not rushing to get to other things. I know that they really enjoy they stations they had but I believe they were just not taking their time and producing quality work. We will try this for a couple of weeks and see how things go and if this is not what I was hoping for then we will re-look and re-invent.

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Ready Set Go!!!

Well, we got off to a great new year. We have already been doing lots of learning and sharing and are all so excited about what's ahead.
On our very first days we discussed our own personal new years goals for ourselves and as a class. I was just so thrilled to hear what all they said they wanted and that was to accomplish what is not the inevitable. This coming week we are going to hit the ground running with guided reading and learning lots of new stratigies.
I have to say that you all are going to be amazed at all the growth your kiddos will make.
So with that, I look forward to coming, helping and learning with your children and thank you for all of your support.