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September 6, 2011

A Successful FIRST Day

Whoa, even with the caffeine this morning it was crazy busy!  Lots of energy and excitement.  I'm quite PROUD of the class I have.  While driving home I finally realized I didn't even get a bathroom break today!! :o)

Here are some pics of our first day.












We also worked with our names and put them in ABC order.  The kids drew self-portraits and practiced writing their names.




 We also read David Shannon's books about little David who always seemed to find himself in trouble.  I found a great lesson idea at The First Grade Parade and completed it with the kiddos today.  We talked about our new Peace Garden and what peace means.  I then introduced them to Peacemakers and Peacebreakers.  We made these two posters to hang in our room along with our class expectations.


We also spent time learning about each other.  The kids made friendship necklaces.  In order to get clay the kids had to ask each other questions.  Once all the kids had their clay they made beads.



And last but not least, we made some first graph gylphs.  Here are a few kids working on them.




20 comments:

  1. Do you have a printable for the sign "I'm a First grader?" It is so cute!

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    2. THANK YOU! My email is cregerma@hickoryschools.net
      I'm really looking forward to making this with my class. You have such great ideas on here!
      Thanks a bunch and have a great year!
      Maria

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  2. I love this! Can you please email me a copy? Thanks so much! Sabrinaxoxo@msn.com

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  3. Hi, I would love a copy of your sign if you don't mind. Thanks so much.

    shrummel@hotmail.com

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  4. could I also get a copy? My email is
    palexander@leonisd.net

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  5. Can you please please send me a copy? Knmorgan@gmail.com

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  6. I would absolutely love a copy of the 1st grade poster as well please.
    annie.bramlage@sjsd.k12.mo.us

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  7. Please send me a copy of your sign. It is very cute. jrfrcht@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!

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  8. Such cute ideas!! Can you please send me a copy of your sign. wagner.m.ashley@gmail.com

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  9. I can't take credit for this sign!! I didn't make it but if you're looking to download it it's on pinterest.

    http://www.4shared.com/all-images/GCA7rq7c/School_Posters.html

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  10. Would you happen to have a template I could edit for 3rd grade?

    Thanks!
    Kathy

    kweave4@aol.com

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    1. HI, I didn't make this sign but I bet if you google it or look on pinterest you might be able to find one. When I found this sign there was a sign for each grade level.

      Laurie

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  11. Hi Laurie! I would be ever so grateful if you could send me an email of this 1st grade sign :-) Please and thank you! hyattfamily5@gmail.com

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  12. Could I please get a copy of the sign too:)
    Thanks!.org
    klanspa@district

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  13. I would also love a copy of the sign! It is so cute!! Thanks!
    Karen
    haae_kell@yahoo.com

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  14. I would also like a copy of the sign. So cute!

    gcathey@bucklin.k12.mo.us

    Thanks!

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  15. I'd love a copy too. Banessanderson@gmail.com

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