Positive
thoughts this week…
Monday:
We have such a super guidance counselor! She’s been coming into the first grade
classrooms to do whole-group lessons on bullying, and I just love how she interacts
and connects with the kids. They really
take her lessons seriously.
Tuesday: We were home from school today – our first (ever,
I think) Hurricane Day. So, I was unable
to find something positive in my classroom, but I was thankful that my friends and
family were unharmed by Sandy.
Wednesday
: My kids take Daily 5 super seriously.
Today was Halloween, so I planned some fun thematic activities in place
of our usual Daily 5 rounds and reading groups, and they were bummed! I’m
totally okay with that. Love their enthusiasm for reading and writing!
Thursday: I just love, love, LOVE seeing these kids write
and draw books modeled after Mo Willems (our October author). I can’t tell ya how many pigeons I’ve found
doodled on homework, classwork, tests….but it’s awesome! Today Z* wrote her own pigeon story: The
Pigeon Finds a Girlfriend. Complete with
illustrated girl pigeon with curly hair and batting eyelashes.
Friday: Here’s an actual conversation with A*
today:
Her: “Mrs. Livengood, I already know what I
want for Christmas!”
Me (jokingly sighing and shaking my head): “Already??
Oh man…what is it?”
Her: “YOU!”
Me: “What do you mean? You already have me!”
Her: “I want you in my life FOREVER!”
Oh my…..I love this child. I love all of these children.
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