Christmas Break is A Week Away!

The kinders are so excited! I don't think they really KNOW what is going on, or why they feel the way they do...but I can tell that they are super pumped about something. Christmas is in the air! There is a feeling of anticipation everywhere. I know that I am certainly excited about two weeks at home!

We have been up to a lot of Christmas type things this month, such as learning to draw snowmen and Christmas connect the dots. The classes all gathered up to watch the 1st grade students present a program about Christmas Eve that was very cute. On Tuesday, we will be taking a trip to the movie theater to watch a Christmas movie on the big screen! Talk about exciting! We also decorated a little tree to make our classroom have a bit of Christmas cheer. The kiddos made their own ornaments to hang on it for our decorations. They turned out so cute...I hope they survive until I can send them home to your trees!

Just Say No To

Yesterday, we attended a motivational program given by Ron Cole. He travels around the country putting on three shows a day, with about a ten to twelve hour break between states. 

His shows consist of a lot of contemporary popular music, such as "Just the Way You Are" and "Party Rock Anthem." He also does a few originals. The theme of the show is that to have a good time and to be successful individuals that enjoy life, you don't have to do drugs or drink alcohol. Mr. Cole goes on to say that just because someone calls you names or says bad things about you, does not mean that they are right. He encourages students to ignore them. To believe in themselves. I loved watching the kinders sing along and dance to the music of this great show! (Sorry for the poor quality of the pics, the lighting was rough!)

And...I had a super cute surprise given to me by a student...she and her mom love crafting as much as I do, and we get to have the results in our classroom! Thanks P for the presents!

book pumpkin and canning jar ghost!

Field Trip Shirts

Field trip shirts are in the making! Instead of the traditional (for the last five years, at least) tie-dye, I opted to do something a little different. Check out my original post here, and I hope everyone enjoys their kindergarten shirt!