#TeachChat Transcript: End of the School Year – April 25, 2012
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ReallyGoodStuff Thank you ALL for being here tonight! I had a great time with you! See you in 2 weeks! ~Brandi #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff If you won a prize tonight, please email me at TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff International Reading Association ReallyGoodStuff The link to apply is: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/vi… #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Also, if you’re interested in guest blogging for us, I opened a call for summer guest bloggers last night. #TeachChat frugalteacher what’s #IRA2012? #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff BUT, if you’re going to #IRA2012 next week, please swing by our booth #2529 and say hi to me! I’ll be there Mon-Wed #TeachChat AnIowaTeacher 10:00pm via Twitter for iPhone To infinity and beyond!! ReallyGoodStuff Everyone, thank you SO much for being here tonight! Our next chat is in 2 weeks & it’s during Teacher Appreciation Week!! #TeachChat AnIowaTeacher 10:00pm via Twitter for iPhone Apparently I’m a little too eager with that information! #firstanswer #oops #TeachChat nicenluvli 25!!! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff You win! Not only the prize but in the closest end date! Awesome! RT @teachmewaller: #TeachChat 18 1/2 school days!!! #TeachChat lemjames82 too tired to do the math lol #teachchat FredEnde @ReallyGoodStuff I work all twelve months, so, um, infinity? robin1365 @ReallyGoodStuff 20!!!#TeachChat apratt5 24 more days of school!!!! #TeachChat teachmewaller #TeachChat 18 1/2 school days!!! frugalteacher 24!!! #teachchat AnIowaTeacher @ReallyGoodStuff we have 27days left! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Q5: How many days do you have left until the end of the school year? A3 wins! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Let’s end with a quick question & giveaway…. #TeachChat lemjames82 @ReallyGoodStuff I’ll check it out, thanks #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff RT @AnIowaTeacher: @robin1365 Cover the cubbies, computers, and some shelves. #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Nice! RT @lemjames82: My center is open in summer and I have all summer to revamp my room and prep for new year #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff I’m going to work more on finding things for you for packet ideas & will post later for you. RT @lemjames82: thanks #TeachChat lemjames82 My center is open in summer and I have all summer to revamp my room and prep for new year #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff RT @apratt5: @robin1365 We do, evrythng has to b off the walls & counters this yr, painting. BOO, guess we will b moving hm! #TeachChat AnIowaTeacher @robin1365 Cover the cubbies, computers, and some shelves. #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff There’s also some great year-end & graduation ideas here: blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?cat=71 #TeachChat apratt5 @robin1365 @ReallyGoodStuff We do, evrythng has to b off the walls & counters this yr, painting. BOO, guess we will b moving hm! #Teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Here’s an idea: blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?p=9152 RT @lemjames82: or maybe som ideas for pre k graduation… #TeachChat lemjames82 @ReallyGoodStuff thanks #teachchat frugalteacher @robin1365 everything off the loose shelves and up on top of the “cubbies”, furniture in middle of room. bulletin boards covered. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Good question. My guess is yesRT @robin1365: I am curious to know if most teachers have to pack up everything for summer? #TeachChat lemjames82 or maybe som ideas for pre k graduation… this is the first one I have to plan myself #teachchat frugalteacher We get consumable math and handwriting Workbooks. that I don’t use very much. I send those home for summer homework #teachchat robin1365 @ReallyGoodStuff I am curious to know if most teachers have to pack up everything for summer? #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Okay! RT @lemjames82: some good ideas for my summer packet #TeachChat frugalteacher @ktyndal bye! nice to “see” you again. We have never skyped with a school in CA…interested? DM me. #teachchat lemjames82 some good ideas for my summer packet #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @ktyndal Thanks for being here! Glad you didn’t fall off the treadmill!! =) #TeachChat FredEnde @frugalteacher We used to have our own students help us. Seems like it would be a great community-service project. #teachchat ktyndal Thx for the great ideas and for helping me burn 415 calories (treadmill); gotta walk the dog and replenish! Gnite! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff I feel I haven’t given you enough information/ideas tonight. What else can I help you w/for end of the year? Besides boxes. lol #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Tempting, very tempting! frugalteacher @FredEnde we had to be out of our room the last day last year. Kids packed my room. It made for a very interesting august ktyndal Circular filing cabinet? RT @frugalteacher: a recycling bin to get rid of all my teacher hoarding. LOL! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Great idea! RT @FredEnde: I always thought packing assistance would be great. Maybe older district students could assist? #TeachChat lemjames82 @frugalteacher lol #teachchat frugalteacher @ReallyGoodStuff great! can you send me some? LOL! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff I hear you! RT @frugalteacher: a recycling bin to get rid of all my teacher hoarding. LOL! #TeachChat lemjames82 @ktyndal I agree #teachchat frugalteacher a recycling bin to get rid of all my teacher hoarding. LOL! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff You win! RT @MrsMorgansClass: I want more of these: Store More® Deluxe Plastic Corrugated Bus Boxes bit.ly/InF9vo #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff I’m laughing because I wasn’t even thinking about products. But hey! GREAT answers! lol! #TeachChat FredEnde I always thought packing assistance would be great for all teachers. Maybe older district students could assist? #teachchat lemjames82 I want something to help me store things to use again next year #teachchat ktyndal and good filing to prep stuff for next year #TeachChat MrsMorgansClass I want more of these: Store More® Deluxe Plastic Corrugated Bus Boxes bit.ly/InF9vo #teachchat frugalteacher storage boxes that look good and don’t fall apart! #teachchat ktyndal Storage bins to pack up everything to keep away from dust and critters over the summer! *hint hint RGS stuff #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Q4: What resources/materials/ideas do you need (or would you like to have)to help make the end of the year better/easier? A3 wins #TeachChat ktyndal Agreed! RT @frugalteacher: @KristieWatson Cool! Welcome to a new addiction. #TeachChat saraallen91 @mr_avery Do u have locks in ur classrm 2 help make the transition easier? I let them take locks to lunch, recess, or home #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Welcome! RT @KristieWatson: Joined twitter tonight for the 1st time! Just for #TeachChat! I teach kindergarten in Keokuk IA. #TeachChat frugalteacher @KristieWatson Cool! Welcome to a new addiction. #teachchat ktyndal Reminiscing to the days of 20:1….those days are long gone… #TeachChat frugalteacher Since I do our school yearbook, I have tons of pictures. I also have blogged about some of the big events. #teachchat KristieWatson Joined twitter just tonight for the first time! Just for #TeachChat! I teach kindergarten in Keokuk Iowa. ReallyGoodStuff Nice! lol RT @ktyndal: During our Open House I put on our checklist: kids to see the 4th grade classes,B afraid of whats to come. #TeachChat mr_avery @frugalteacher My 6th grade will be going from classes of 15/16 to close to 30! #teachchat ktyndal @ReallyGoodStuff During our Open House I put on our checklist: kids to see the 4th grade classes,B afraid of what’s to come.haha. #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff RT @mr_avery: I made DVDs for all students last year of all the videos we made over the course of the year #TeachChat frugalteacher @mr_avery that can be very scary.we don’t have 5th/6th anymore. I miss them (sometimes) #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff RT @saraallen91: Ive been working on a DVD 4 all of them ( w/ videos/pics from the whole schl yr) that well watch on last day #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Of course their expertise can be in things like morning routine, class library, transitions, etc #TeachChat mr_avery I made DVDs for all students last year of all the videos we made over the course of the year #teachchat frugalteacher @ktyndal I will probably do the same or post the slide show on our blog. #teachchat saraallen91 @frugalteacher I’ve been working on a DVD 4 all of them ( w/ videos/pics from the whole schl yr) that we’ll watch on last day #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff those students are the “experts” for the grade level. They can wear “Ask Me About” stickers that show their area of expertise #TeachChat lemjames82 @ReallyGoodStuff yea!Thanks #teachchat ktyndal Me too! They cherish it. RT @lemjames82: I mak cd of pics, too #TeachChat mr_avery @saraallen91 It’s a big change for our students. Go from a K-6 school of 230 students to a middle school of over 300 #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Another fun idea is to have a school wide “Moving Up Open House Day” where students visit the next grade up & …. #TeachChat ktyndal @frugalteacher @saraallen91 We only show a movie if we did a novel study or went with a particular theme. #TeachChat lemjames82 I mak cd of pics, too #teachchat FredEnde @ReallyGoodStuff Do visits. Bring in older students. Have a “teacher walk.” #teachchat saraallen91 @mr_avery We did our middle school orientation toward the end of 1st semester. (Of course, we have an elem/MS schl) #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Congrats! You win! RT @lemjames82: visiting a kindergarten class #TeachChat frugalteacher @saraallen91 Yes! I don’t want to show movies – they’ll watch enough of them in the summer but I will do slide show of class pics #teachchat ktyndal you do it the whole year long! teach them responsibility, social skills, hope that they take a bit of it with them the next year. #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff @ktyndal lol true! #TeachChat lemjames82 visiting a kindergarten class #teachchat mr_avery Our students head to middle school next year so we do a trip up their so they know what to expect #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff RT @mr_avery Were doing a story writing project where each class takes turns writing&illustrating a story and posts on their blog #TeachChat ktyndal Nah, just great minds think alike :0) RT @ReallyGoodStuff: @ktyndal Mindreader =) #TeachChat frugalteacher @mr_avery we are too – we have a big cinco de mayo project coming up education.skype.com/projects/2186 – #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Q3: How do you prepare your students for the next grade? A2 wins! #TeachChat mr_avery We’re doing a story writing project where each class takes turns writing and illustrating a story and posts on their blog. #teachchat saraallen91 @frugalteacher Love the idea of having various “bees” … I think that could be fun! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @ktyndal Mindreader =) #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Great idea! RT @mr_avery: We have a couple collaborative projects planned so we can connect with other classes around the world #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Love! RT @frugalteacher: spelling bee, math facts bee, geography bee….lots of bees with fun little prizes #TeachChat saraallen91 @mr_avery I like that idea of some collaborative projects. What kind of projects are you doing? #teachchat ktyndal Have kids create a gameboard and create trivia cards that cover knowledge learned throughout the year; then have a game day! #TeachChat frugalteacher mhmmm…RT @ktyndal: a countdown to becoming the next grade level rather than ending this year? Thatd be more positive… #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff It’s also fun to have students work together to make their own review games and switch them during small groups/centers #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Like it!RT @ktyndal Couldnt it be a countdown 2 becoming the next grade level rather than ending this year?Thatd be more positive #TeachChat mr_avery We have a couple collaborative projects planned so we can connect with other classes around the world #teachchat frugalteacher spelling bee, math facts bee, geography bee….lot’s of bee’s with fun little prizes #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Jeopardy (based on the subjects you’ve taught & covering a info from the start of the school year), #TeachChat saraallen91 @ReallyGoodStuff The question was a contest? Neat! #teachchat ktyndal Couldn’t it be a countdown to becoming the next grade level rather than ending this year? That’d be more positive… #TeachChat frugalteacher I’m not gonna lie…it’s 24 days and count for me ReallyGoodStuff Other things that you can do to make the end of the year fun AND reinforce what you’ve taught all year are: #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Boo! =( RT @frugalteacher: the teachers used to put a countdown in our restroom – we had to stop doing that too :-/ #TeachChat ktyndal Love it! RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Heres a great resource for an alphabet countdown: blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?p=9186 #TeachChat ktyndal Our K-1 do math countdowns and to 100 days RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Other countdown ideas… #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff or a Memories from the school year countdown (start back the number of days from the number of students in the class) #TeachChat frugalteacher the teachers used to put a countdown in our restroom – we had to stop doing that too :-/ #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Other countdown ideas might be just counting up or down (great math skill reinforcement), having a joke-a-day countdown, #TeachChat frugalteacher We don’t countdown because our principal feels that it’s negative. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Here’s a great resource for an alphabet countdown: blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?p=9186 #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff You win! Very sweet! RT @saraallen91: I actually dont do any kind of countdown at all for the last day of school. #TeachChat ktyndal Looks fun! RT @MrsMorgansClass: state testing ended today. Tomorrow were doing this: pinterest.com/pin/2739455898… via @Pinterest #TeachChat saraallen91 @ReallyGoodStuff I actually don’t do any kind of countdown at all for the last day of school. #trytoenjoymyclasswhileican ReallyGoodStuff Sweet! Thank you!! =) RT @lemjames82: last year I used countdown from really good stuff #TeachChat MrsMorgansClass state testing ended today. Tomorrow we’re doing this: pinterest.com/pin/2739455898… via @Pinterest #teachchat ktyndal We don’t normally do an official countdown; I do haha…but maybe with these cool ideas I will do something. #TeachChat lemjames82 last year I used countdown from really good stuff #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @ms_willhrzn That’s wonderful! You’re almost there!! =) What grade do you teach? #TeachChat MrsScissons 9:24pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Jeopardy or family feud games for full class review are always fun #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Q2: How do you countdown (or do you?) the last days of school? A3 wins! #TeachChat lemjames82 @ReallyGoodStuff good idea I better get started #teachchat ms_willhrzn @ReallyGoodStuff May 22nd is the students last day #TeachChat ktyndal @ReallyGoodStuff re: countdowns, they should make a cool chocolate calendar like they do for Xmas! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff for instance, do an activity that begins with each letter of the alphabet for the last 26 days. #TeachChat mr_avery Unfortunate that I feel like I can finally do “fun” projects after state testing. Looking forward to some PBL though! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff I’m going to throw them out and please feel free to add on!! For countdowns – Use the alphabet as the basis for the activities – #TeachChat rickylynne76 We have a large awards ceremony. Often, field trips. End-of-the-year talent show in auditorium… #teachchat ktyndal Wow! Sounds like I’m last woman out…we’re getting ready for state testing and Open House; then it’s all downhill from there. #TeachChat robin1365 @ReallyGoodStuff August 17th. No snow days this year! #TeachChat frugalteacher @ReallyGoodStuff my school makes it easy – they give us a big checklist deadlines so it all isn’t due at once. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff So, I’ve been thinking about some ways to count down and get ready for the end of the year/transitions/etc. #TeachChat ktyndal @lemjames82 do you prep packets to get them ready for K then? #TeachChat lemjames82 @frugalteacher big day for you #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff That IS early! RT @FredEnde: @ReallyGoodStuff Our component districts are done around the 22nd. Thats early for #NYC suburbs. #TeachChat mr_avery We’re out June 15th. Have a few projects planned over the course of the last month or so. Need to wrap up state testing first! #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff WOW! When did you start? RT @robin1365: @ReallyGoodStuff May22 #TeachChat frugalteacher my bad – last day is thurs may 31st. Oldest daughter graduates that day too *sniff* #teachchat FredEnde @ReallyGoodStuff Our component districts are done around the 22nd. That’s early for #NYC suburbs. #teachchat lemjames82 Pre k my kids will enter kindergarten in the fall #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff As exciting as it is to look forward to the last day it’s also so stressful thinking about what needs to be accomplished #TeachChat ktyndal They <3 it! RT @frugalteacher: @ktyndal spelling bee is a great idea – use all of the words from the year. #TeachChat robin1365 @ReallyGoodStuff May22 #TeachChat mr_avery I guess it’s definitely time to start thinking about that again. Year has flown by! #teachchat frugalteacher @ktyndal spelling bee is a great idea – use all of the words from the year. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @mr_avery Hi there! We’re talking about the end of the school year =) #TeachChat lemjames82 June 1st #teachchat frugalteacher our last day is thurs may 29th – which means no students on fri and I can pack my room & clean it the way I want. #teachchat ktyndal @lemjames82 what grade? #TeachChat ktyndal @frugalteacher We usually have 3 or 4 days too; try to fill with spelling bees, auctions w/ class $, picnics, last day June 21 #TeachChat lemjames82 our last week is preparing for “graduation” #teachchat christine_jean @ReallyGoodStuff June 18th! #TeachChat frugalteacher the grade level teachers sort the students & recommend teacher placement based on academics, behavior, etc… #teachchat rickylynne76 We have 9 week quarters then 3 week track outs. My year ends 2nd week in June & the 1st day of school is Monday after July 4th. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff When IS the last day of school for you?? #TeachChat mr_avery Hi all. Popping my head in. What’s the topic tonight? #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @ktyndal Very, very true #TeachChat frugalteacher @ktyndal our last week is 3 days this year. We have a big superstar party one of the days for those with good citizenship. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @vmontgomery48 No worries! I’m just happy you’re here! =) #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff That’s a lot of pressure!RT @christine_jean My grade part.&I are almost solely responsible. We plot it&its approved by the princ #TeachChat ktyndal We do it as a team but it’s hard putting kids where they need to be and where parents want them to be; you can’t please everyone! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Wahoo! Hi Louise! =) RT @frugalteacher: Hi everyone! Sorry Im late – the dog was taking me for a walk ktyndal It’s hard filling the day with noteworthy activities; the kids have checked out but u feel guilty 4 “partying” all the last week. #TeachChat christine_jean @ReallyGoodStuff My grade partner and I are almost solely responsible. We plot it and it’s approved by the principal #TeachChat frugalteacher Hi everyone! Sorry I’m late – the dog was taking me for a walk ReallyGoodStuff @vmontgomery48 Hi Vanessa! Thanks for joining us! Happy to have you here! =) #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff How much input do you have? Are you responsible for it all? RT @ktyndal: Placing kids in classes the next year is the hardest. #TeachChat lemjames82 activities to help keep kids practicing what they have learned Letter recognition etc Pre k #teachchat vmontgomery48 Sorry about that @ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff I prefer to think of it as the “chatting over coffee” pace. rickylynne76 @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks, me too. Fever and tummy ache. ReallyGoodStuff RT @ktyndal: What kind of packets do you make? What grade again? RT @lemjames82: making summer packets #TeachChat FredEnde Getting used to the slower pace. Takes a while. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @rickylynne76 I hope he feels better!! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff You win! RT @lemjames82: making summer packets #TeachChat ktyndal What kind of packets do you make? What grade again? RT @lemjames82: making summer packets #TeachChat rickylynne76 @ReallyGoodStuff I teach year round school, so it’s ending a year & starting another at the same time for me. #teachchat ktyndal @rickylynne76 Agreed! Multitasking is part of our job description…or it should be if it’s not. #TeachChat lemjames82 making summer packets #teachchat ktyndal Placing kids in classes the next year is the hardest for me. #TeachChat rickylynne76 @ktyndal My 3-yr-old son is sick, so I too am multi-tasking. Teachers are pros at it. #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff @ktyndal Holy cow! Be careful! lol #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Let’s start with a giveaway tonight, shall we? Q1: What is the hardest part about the end of the school year? A2 wins! #TeachChat ktyndal Hi Brandi! Couldn’t miss chat tonight but had to workout too…so I’m chatting on the treadmill! Yikes! #TeachChat FredEnde @ReallyGoodStuff Now I’m intrigued. Sending DM as we speak. ReallyGoodStuff Hi Kelly! So happy to see you! =) RT @ktyndal: Kelly, 3rd grade in CA #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Hi Erica! RT @rickylynne76: Hello #teachchat I teach 7th grade language arts at a multi-track year round school in Raleigh, NC. #TeachChat ktyndal Kelly, 3rd grade in CA #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Join me for a #TeachChat TweetChat happening now! tweetchat.com/room/TeachChat #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Well, the GREAT news about a small group is that it’s MUCH better odds of winning the giveaways! rickylynne76 Hello #teachchat I teach 7th grade language arts at a multi-track year round school in Raleigh, NC. ReallyGoodStuff Hi Louise! RT @lemjames82: Louise from Florida I teach pre k at faith based center (VPK) #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff @FredEnde Welcome back! I think you may actually work in my best friend’s district….and she’s a science teacher…hmmm… #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Welcome! Thanks for joining us! RT @theASIDEblog: We are in NY and teach at a K-8 school #TeachChat lemjames82 Louise from Florida I teach pre k at faith based center (VPK) #teachchat FredEnde @ReallyGoodStuff Hi! Regional Science Coordinator from the northern #NYC suburbs. Design curric. and follow sci. ed. policy. #teachchat theASIDEblog We are in NY and teach at a K-8 school #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff Let’s start and see who’s with us tonight….please say hello and where you’re from/what grade you teach/etc. =) #TeachChat rickylynne76 “It is written that ‘he who governs well leads the blind, but he that teaches gives them eyes.” ~David O. McKay #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff I’ll be doing giveaways throughout the chat, so watch for questions! #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Don’t be afraid to join in and be sure to ask if you need help! #TeachChat lemjames82 sounds like a fun topic #teachchat ReallyGoodStuff You might also want to use a service like tweetchat.com where it automatically adds the tag for you #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Just some quick tips before we get started….be sure to put the hashtag in or after your tweet so it shows up #TeachChat rickylynne76 “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ~William Butler Yeats #teachchat pic.twitter.com/GwaicRfo ReallyGoodStuff My name is Brandi and I’ll be your moderator tonight. Our topic is End of the Year Activities/Motivation/Fun #TeachChat ReallyGoodStuff Hi everyone! It’s 9pm and time for #TeachChat |
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Commented On May 6th, 2012 10:57 am
I need to get this book! Great idea!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 2:14 pm
I LOVE this book. I always read First Day Jitters at the beginning of the year as well.
Commented On May 6th, 2012 3:38 pm
So many things to do to end the school year and get ready for next year!
Commented On May 6th, 2012 5:53 pm
Thank you for sharing this book. I did not know this one was out there.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 7:15 am
I have students make a personal time capsule. I give each child a cake/bakery box and they use markers to decorate the outside. Inside we put pictures from over the course of the year, small projects, journals, and other classroom items unique to them. This is a fast easy way to create something for them to take home and remember the year.
Commented On May 7th, 2012 1:16 pm
I start with first day jitters and end with this…
Commented On May 7th, 2012 8:06 pm
My students get to check back on their time capsules they made at the beginning of the school year. They wrote their favorite word, letter and numbers that they know. It will be really exciting to see how much they have grown since the beginning of the year.
My students are also receiving an ice cream bar for meeting their growth on our standardized test.
Commented On May 8th, 2012 1:40 am
Being organized and ready with activities definitely helps keep the students on track. We all need structure!
Commented On May 8th, 2012 9:30 am
I start out my year by reading “First Day Jitters.” I need to find this book for the end of the year!
Commented On May 9th, 2012 12:38 pm
Love this book!
Commented On May 9th, 2012 11:08 pm
Some really great ideas!
Commented On May 11th, 2012 8:47 pm
Getting ready for kindergarten graduation on Monday and of course already started getting things ready for next year!
Commented On May 14th, 2012 4:24 pm
Really nice and great idea. Also wonderful post