1. Monday we returned from spring break (my class--the public school program) the Catholic school did not have school following Easter. We got to be alone in the school. The kids thought it was cool...though they were very confused why....and I had a hard time explaining it to them, but since they are 4 no big explanation was needed--thank goodness.
2. We had baby goats visit for pet week! One of my students lives on a farm and her goat had twins 3
weeks ago. They were so cute!
3. We found out we were short on hours based on DPI's standards. We normally have school Mon-Thurs for 3 hours (the teacher gets NO prep time during the day) and then Friday is their day of prep time. Well since we are short on hours because we had snow days and 2 hour delays (and apparently we didn't have any scheduled in) we have to make up time. Today, I found out I have to make both my AM and my PM class longer by 5 minutes every day and we have to teach full days (both AM and PM) for three Fridays (again with no prep time) on those days....in May. Oh, boy this should be interesting!
4. It hit 50* yesterday.....and we are expecting snow tonight
5. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new shelf and small group set up! Cant wait to have a projector too so it can be a two for one special!
A couple of weeks ago, Clutter Free Classroom challenged me to clean up and organize my small group area. I had mentioned that I was going to be building a shelf to put in that area. The day has come where it is not only done, but been through day one of use!
I love it!
Found some shelves at Shopko on Clearance! Made the shelf from press board.
This is my small group time work area. I have the students sit at table 1 (left) and I sit on the end at the bottom of this photo. all the supplies I need are now here, and the papers I use for the day are stored on top rather than sporadically around the room because I had no surface area. I used this today and it ran SO efficiently! I love it!
This week I will sharing my lesson planning/organizational tool: planbook.com
I am in love with this tool. It has helped me be more organized, more on time, and more sane!
With this tool, everything is one place, no more forgetting it at home, it is online and ready when you are, and it is color coded!
I am not endorsed by planbook.com, I just absolutely love it and wanted to share it with the world. If you would have any questions, their support staff is amazing, but you can also feel free to contact me via email (in the social media buttons) or a comment to this blog.
Let me know what you think! Does this work for you? Do you have more questions? Do you like it? Was this type of technology Tuesday helpful? Can't wait to hear from you!
2. We had baby goats visit for pet week! One of my students lives on a farm and her goat had twins 3
4. It hit 50* yesterday.....and we are expecting snow tonight
