Stir Crazy!

 It's been a bit crazy in the classroom lately and we are all ready for spring.  God knew we needed the weather to warm up and get these children outside more.  Thank you, Jesus, for the warmer temps that are here.  It was so refreshing to go on my walk today with just my sweatshirt and no coat, hat or mittens.  

We have been reading stories to gear up for Valentine's Day, and we feel so blessed to have a classroom full of love.  We have really started working on putter letters together to make words and it's such an exciting time.  It is so beautiful how the students just start to become so interested in reading and writing and I sure love being a part of this magical time of learning.   

Important Dates- 

February 12- Valentine's Day Party (Bring your box and cards for your friends)

February 16- NO SCHOOL

We have officially set the date for graduation.  Mark your calendars for May 21st at 2:00.  We will hold graduation outdoors at Centennial Park in Huxley.  :)

Love my little farmers.

So many birthdays lately.  :)

Flowers blooming in the classroom. 

Some sweet little one set these doll shoes up in such an adorable way in the house area. :)

Our little builder.

Ummmm.  Someone was hosting a baby shower. 

The baby shower is all set up.

Mesmerized by the light table.

Such a sweet little reader.

Birthday!

Fancy Millie

Love the plant they decorated their office space with.  The details are always my favorite. 

SOOOOO much fun!  Yes, we did drag your child across the floor for some fun art.  I promise, they were fine and had a blast!

Reppin'

"Send a picture to our moms!"

Birthday!

Emmy Sue loves her preschool friends. 

The best hack for eating messy cupcakes at school.  Picnics are so fun and we can shake off the plastic outside. 

Writing and reading.

More writing.

Bridges!

 We had so much fun with bridges this week and there is so much to learn.  When you are out and about with your children, notice the bridges around you and discuss what kind they are.  We are almost through with this cycle of the alphabet.  We just finished letter the letter Ww on Thursday.  Keep practicing the sounds that go with each letter.  

We have started working with several students on writing their names with just the first letter capital, as they have mastered using all uppercase.  Ballard kindergarten wants students to come into kindergarten writing their names using lowercase after the initial letter.  I never push a child to do lowercase until uppercase is mastered, as they require a lot more refined motor skills and we can't make their tiny muscles to work until they are ready.  :)

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY!

Our Valentine's day party will be on February 12th.  Please watch for a sign up genius this week to volunteer for a craft, game or snack.   

Have your child dress in their best, as we will be having a lovely Valentine's Day dance in our classroom to celebrate our love for one another.  :)

Your child may bring a decorated box to class on the day of the party and have a card or treat for each child in the class to hand out.  We have 20 students in the class.  PLEASE just have your child sign their own name and don't address them to anyone.  It is so hard to help each child get specified cards into the the correct box.  IYKYK  Thank you!  Getting started on the task of writing their name 19 times is best spaced out and started early.  I would start as soon as you can and have them sign five cards each night. It is exhausting for their tiny muscles to write their name 19 times at once.  

Have a blessed weekend!

I love my sweet farm helpers!

Don't mind the molting(naked) chicken who is going to freeze.  Anyone want to knit her a sweater for this weather?

An arch bridge is stronger than the beam bridge they built. 

So much concentration. 

That's a looooong beam bridge.  

I love how much pride they have in their work. 

Another masterpiece. 

This was fun to get around all morning. :)