I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching to share my Five for Friday.

This week was FUN {with a capital F.U.N.}!  We read this book

And then, we did paint some more.......and more.........and more!  My sweeties loved that book, and of course the painting that followed.  We painted while swinging on our tummies!

We painted on easels outside.

We painted on tables covered with butcher paper.

We painted the sidewalk.

Heck, we even painted inside!  Each little one had a specific color to paint.  They had toothbrushes, legos, bristle blocks, scrapers, and brushes to add texture.  We will laminate and bind the pages to make a class color book.

We also did a little color mixing after reading 'White Rabbit's Color Book'

We cut little rabbits from coffee filters.  

Using liquid watercolors and eye droppers the little scientists experimented with colors just like the white rabbit in the book.

We filled out this little paper after to see what we remembered.  If you would like a copy click HERE or on the picture.

Graphics for the worksheet are provided by Krista Walden.  Krista has some fabulous clipart!

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Super Math Linky Freebie!

Yara from Sea of Knowledge is hosting a Super Math Linky Party that is full of lots of free math games.  I am linking up to share one of my freebies on my Teachers pay Teachers and Teachers Notebook stores.  This freebie has numbers, number words, 10 frames, and tally marks from 1 through 20.  Use these in pocket charts, as matching games, as memory games or sorting by numbers.  A student recording sheets is also included.

Enjoy!

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Currently!

I am linking up with Farley for September's 'Currently'.

September snuck up on me so fast that I just realized it's here!  Long weekends tend to make me lose track of time.  

LISTENING:  This afternoon has been peaceful.  No TV or other distractions in the background.  Just the sound of the laundry being done and the dogs and my man breathing deeply as they relax.

LOVING:  That I was able to go to the MU football game with some of my favorite people. The next day I spent time with them at the lake.  But, my favorite thing was going to happy hour and listening to live jazz with my guy.  Our favorite restaurant has a very cool Sunday night gig.  Unfortunately, because of work on Monday we don't get to take advantage of it very often.  It was heaven!

THINKING:  I am really excited about this week's lesson plans.  We are going to be doing lots of painting and color mixing.  Be sure to check back later in the week to see the action!

WANTING:  Some carbonation!  I love me some Sonic beverages!

NEEDING:  I think sometimes it is easy to get complacent and not let the people who are closest to you know just how very important they are.  I need to do a better job of telling my peeps just how much they mean to me and how much I love them.

WHAT I PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MONTH:  Along the same note as 'needing' I have some very good friends I want to reconnect with.  I would love to see them, but at the very least I need to contact them.  Work has been rather stressful.  It always is at the beginning of the school year.  I need to keep this in mind and not stress out so much.  It will all come together!  And, that leads me to taking one day at a time!  AMEN!

Thanks for reading!  Have a great day.  :)

All About Me! 5 for Friday!

I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for the weekly Five for Friday weekly linky party.

We have been having so much fun with our 'All About Me' theme this week. We made self portraits and introduced the concept of alliteration after reading "A My Name Is".  Most of my older sweeties were able to tell me something they liked that started with the same sound as their first name.  If not, I would give a couple of suggestions and let them choose. This idea came from Deanna Jump's Literacy and Math Fun With Names unit.  I think they are adorable!

We also made rainbow names with ribbon.  I wrote the letters in rainbow colors using markers.  My little ones then glued the ribbon on the corresponding color letter.  This not only turned out to be a great matching activity for my sweeties just learning colors, but added a fun fine motor twist, too.

We put together these 'All About Me Pennants' which are available for FREE from my Teachers pay Teachers and Teachers Notebook stores.

I know I have said this before, but it is so true!  I work with the most amazing people in the world.  They offer me love and support each and every day.  I came to school to find these beauties waiting for me............just because.  I love my co-workers.  :)

And last, but not least, I am so looking forward to this three day weekend! Saturday will be the first game of my Tigers football season.  We have season tickets and to be honest, the tailgating with good peeps is just as much fun as the game. :)  Go Tigers!

What is your Five for Friday?  Link up with Doodle Bugs Teaching to share your week!

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Wheels on the Bus!

My friend and fellow teacher made this Prezi to go with "The Wheels on the Bus". 
We are going to use it one day this week after we read the story.  You can check out her blog HERE. 

We will also make a class book using Deanna Jump's template.  She has it available for free on her blog. Click on the picture for your own copy.

I plan on taking pictures of my sweeties and gluing them so it appears they are looking out the window.

Jack Hartmann has a fun version of 'Wheels on the Bus Rap' on his Rhyming to Read CD.  My little ones LOVE this version! 

I made these bus charts to help me get my sweeties on the right bus home.  The first few weeks can be rather hectic as we all learn bus numbers and the order the busses are parked.  If you would like a copy to use click HERE or on the picture.
I plan on posting pictures of our fun later this week, so be sure to check back!
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Five for Friday!

I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday.

Thursday was the first day of school for my sweeties.  Even though it was a short week with the little ones, I am TIRED!  Those babies have lots of energy, plus it takes a little time to get them in the routine.  They think they are just coming to play!

I set up my photo booth again to snap a few shots of my own.  These little guys crack me up!

We made placemats to use during snack time.  I use these mats to help me do quick teaching/assessments while eating. We glue pictures containing information on full name, birthday, colors,& shapes (address and phone number for pre-k only). I had my pre-k afternoon students cut their pieces apart, but because my morning little ones are only three and I wasn't sure how much practice they had with scissors I had their pieces already cut.  If you would like to use any of the pieces, they are available for free from my TpT store or my TN store.

We also made the necklaces.  They loved stringing the beads and straws. They were very proud of their hard work and loved showing them off!

Next week I am going to read 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books' to my sweeties. I made these color pages to go along with the theme.  I will use these at table time to help me assess what colors my little ones know.  If you would like your own copy click HERE.  I have a couple of additional old lady items posted on my TpT and TN stores, if you are interested.

Thanks for reading!  Have a great day.  :)

What I'm Loving Wednesday/Thursday!

Usually this linky party is posted on Wednesday (hence the name) :) but this week it was moved to Thursday.  This worked out well for me because it is my first official week back at school and it has been a little crAzy, to say the least!  Here are a few things I am loving!

Tuesday was our meet the teacher night. 

I found this idea on Pinterest and adapted it to work for my age group of sweeties.  One of my co-workers set it up with me.  

We set it ours up outside and had funny glasses, hat, mustaches, signs to hold, etc. Unfortunately, I was in the room most of the time so I didn't get to see the pictures being taken.  We plan on taking more pictures when our little ones are at school.

One sweet mama sent me this picture she took from her phone.  This little guy is AdorAble!  I can't wait to have him in class.  He is such a cutie patootie!

I am loving this picture!  One of my girls who is returning this year brought it to me for our open house.  I missed her this summer and am so excited to have her back with me.  :)

I am LOVING my co-workers!  When I got to school Wednesday morning I had these on my desk.  Two of my favorite people brought me some of my favorite things~just because!  How sweet are they?  I am SO lucky to work with the BEST people in the world.  They make it fun and rewarding to come to work. 

And last, but not least I am loving Pitbull......'Nough said!

What are you loving?  Link up with Covered in Glitter and Glue to let us know.  

Thanks for reading!  Have a great day.  :)