Wow! I can't believe how time has flown by! School is back in session now. We are still reviewing rules and procedures. I have a GREAT group of first graders. They are beginning to settle in. For some, that means they are ready to learn. For others, that means it is time to see what they can get away with!
One of the first books I read to the class is a book called, Lacy Walker Nonstop Talker by Christianne C. Jones. This is a cute story about a little owl named Lacy. She likes to talk and talk and talk. One morning, she wakes up and is unable to talk or even whisper. She realizes her friend is really pretty funny, she receives a gold star for listening, and she is able to learn more when she listens. At home, she had time to hear a couple bedtime stories instead of just one. The next morning, Lacy wakes up and can talk again. She is glad she can talk again but decides to try and listen more. After reading this book, we had a class discussion on the importance of listening in class.
I recommend this book for the beginning of the school year! Students enjoy the illustrations as well.
This year, we are going to be bucket fillers. Many of you may already do this in your classroom. I just found out about this fantastic book and how to use it in the classroom. My class has really embraced this idea of everyone having an invisible bucket that can be filled or dipped into. Last week, we spent most of the time identifying how to fill someone's bucket. This week, we will be putting it into action.
Have a super "bucket filling" week!
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