This week has been going swell! I have been leading calendar time during the afternoons that I am there, as well as reading stories during story time, and today Jean has put me in charge of choosing a book to read that contains math in it. She has a large tub full of a variety books, so I will be taking some time to sift through them and choose one or two for the days that I am present. So exciting! I really like how she integrates the subjects together and appreciates the fact that all of the subjects are intertwined and children do learn best when we work with this reality rather than against it.
Our new author study is on Rosemary Wells, whom I am not familiar with, so I am looking forward to reading/listening to her stories. In some ways, I am just like the kindergartners in the classroom who are experiencing a variety of new activities. :) We baked bread last Friday, which we will do every Friday that is not an early release day, which is something else I have never done before either.
Tomorrow is the last day for collecting family photos and stories and we have received all but two photos, which is an amazing turn out! The children have been spending this first month of school getting to know each other and we them, as well as getting to know the families. Half of the families are returning to the school and the other half is new, so there's a nice balance. For my part, I spend time mingling with the parents when possible and feel comfortable chatting with all of them, although I will admit there are a few parents I don't see often whose names I am a little rusty on. I need to review my list....
Friday is an early release day, so I will be heading in during the morning, so that I can be there when the children are there and also be able to stay a bit and team plan with Jean and Caycee. I am moving into an apartment with my husband tomorrow, so I have been on cloud 9 about that and both ladies have been very supportive of this transition time in my life which I greatly appreciate. It's been a fantastic week!!!
Hi Ashley, What are a few of the titles for author Rosemary Wells? What will you do with the family photos? Congratulations on your move. Kimmer
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ReplyDeleteMost of her books are based on the Max and Ruby, who are brother and sister. She describes some of their adventures together. One of my favorites is Bunny Cakes. The family photos have been posted, along with their recorded words, on the welcome board. They probably will be taken down today or this weekend though to get ready for the fall theme.