It's Christmas break! Christmas wrappings are all done. Shopping is completed. (Thankfully, nothing needed returned!) Now, my sights get set on the new year coming and reflections of the past year go through my mind.
I am embarrassed that I have not blogged since July! Where has the time gone?!! I had wanted to include some pictures of my classroom this year. I have gone with a Disney "Mickey Mouse" theme and have really enjoyed it! My class has been having fun with all our Mickey Mouse things. I will try to fill you in on them as I blog. First, here are some pictures of the back of the classroom.
I have absolutely LOVED using the tens frames to count how many days of school. The kiddos add a dot sticker for each day of school. We use this for counting by 10's, answering "How many more are needed?" questions. The numbers above the windows go to 20. So many times I see the kids looking up and using it like a number line when adding and subtracting. I am definitely using this theme again next year!
As a visual, for those students who need it, I purchased a stuffed Mickey Mouse and a receiving blanket. Mickey goes down "for a nap" during their work times and other times when silence is expected. It has really helped remind those that need the reminder that they are to be quiet. So many times, I hear the students reminding each other, "Shh. Mickey's sleeping." Love it!
I will touch base again with more great ideas! Bye for now!
